Hi All,
I am running 4.2.1 on my phone now and I believe it's very unstable. I'm getting a lot of crashes. I want to go down to 4.1.2 as it was great. Can someone please tell me how to downgrade? Should I just flash 4.1.2 on the phone from ODIN? Is it as simple as that or no?
I tried to search, but couldn't find any solutions. Please help. Thank you.
noisydroid said:
Hi All,
I am running 4.2.1 on my phone now and I believe it's very unstable. I'm getting a lot of crashes. I want to go down to 4.1.2 as it was great. Can someone please tell me how to downgrade? Should I just flash 4.1.2 on the phone from ODIN? Is it as simple as that or no?
I tried to search, but couldn't find any solutions. Please help. Thank you.
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Yes its that simple . Read the downgrade thread read the faqs and stickies if you want more information .
4.2.1 is not a full release so it is buggy .
jje
JJEgan said:
Yes its that simple . Read the downgrade thread read the faqs and stickies if you want more information .
4.2.1 is not a full release so it is buggy .
jje
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Thank you for your quick response. Do I need to watch out for a specific firmware like the XELLA or whatever? Or any I9300 firmware should be fine?
You can use any 4.1.2 rom.I back with xperianze .
noisydroid said:
Thank you for your quick response. Do I need to watch out for a specific firmware like the XELLA or whatever? Or any I9300 firmware should be fine?
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EMB5 is a good stock release, find it over at Faryabs stock Rom thread in general.
It might be worth backing up your internal sd before the flash in order to format it, as this will get rid of the sd/0 partition layout and the get it back to the 4.1.x layout
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Hi, I faced with following problem. After updating via OTA to firmware version 4.1.1 and installing of CF-Root it is not possible to reset device status. So updating via WiFi is not available to me anymore.
My current firmware version - I9300BOLJ1. Build number - JRO03C.I9300XXDLIH. Could you prompt to me is it possible to upgrade to I9300XXDLK1_I9300OXEDLK1_I9300XXDLID_RTL (Ukrainian) or any other firmware WITHOUT DATA WIPE? I have 150+ app and I really don't want to reinstall and reconfig them all.
Thanks in advance.
mserg said:
Hi, I faced with following problem. After updating via OTA to firmware version 4.1.1 and installing of CF-Root it is not possible to reset device status. So updating via WiFi is not available to me anymore.
My current firmware version - I9300BOLJ1. Build number - JRO03C.I9300XXDLIH. Could you prompt to me is it possible to upgrade to I9300XXDLK1_I9300OXEDLK1_I9300XXDLID_RTL (Ukrainian) or any other firmware WITHOUT DATA WIPE? I have 150+ app and I really don't want to reinstall and reconfig them all.
Thanks in advance.
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Rooting automatically changes the status to modified. To get back OTA updated you have to go back to stock which means reset flash counter, unroot and flash stock rom. Or you just stay rooted and flash the rom you want via Odin/Mobile Odin.
There are guides to all of this in the stickies as well, maybe start reading there before doing any of above!
Thank you for replay. But I only began learning of Android from that side.
chrismast said:
To get back OTA updated you have to go back to stock which means reset flash counter, unroot and flash stock rom. Or you just stay rooted and flash the rom you want via Odin/Mobile Odin.
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In these cases i can save my data?
Could you please give links where i can read about it?
mserg said:
Thank you for replay. But I only began learning of Android from that side.
In these cases i can save my data?
Could you please give links where i can read about it?
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you will find anything in the linked threads over here.
I hope it helps!
chrismast said:
you will find anything in the linked threads over here.
I hope it helps!
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Hope this answers your question, post such threads in the Q & A section next time.
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hey all,
Please i want so install the new [ROM][01Apr] ●●●► Omega v6.0 ◄●►AOKP JB Build 6◄●►Android 4.2.2 on my SGS3 amd i'm new, so i want to know if i have to install a new firmware before moving from original ROM of Samsung to Omega v6.0.
Thanks in advance.
patrick92 said:
hey all,
Please i want so install the new [ROM][01Apr] ●●●► Omega v6.0 ◄●►AOKP JB Build 6◄●►Android 4.2.2 on my SGS3 amd i'm new, so i want to know if i have to install a new firmware before moving from original ROM of Samsung to Omega v6.0.
Thanks in advance.
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Not unless the instructions tell you to.
#Follow the instructions in full .
jje
JJEgan said:
Not unless the instructions tell you to.
#Follow the instructions in full .
jje
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This is th link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663656
i had an htc senssation xe an each time i want to change a rom (different developer) i was obligate to flash a new firmware on wish is based the rom but here it isn't mentionned if i have to, please if u can help me more i'll be so great full,
thanks again
patrick92 said:
This is th link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663656
i had an htc senssation xe an each time i want to change a rom (different developer) i was obligate to flash a new firmware on wish is based the rom but here it isn't mentionned if i have to, please if u can help me more i'll be so great full,
thanks again
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If the instructions are followed you do not flash firmware as the rom is firmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
If the instructions are followed you do not flash firmware as the rom is firmware .
jje
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Sorry man for bothering but realy i'm scared to flash a new ROM, i'm afraid that my phone will brick so i need more explanation and sorry og being a nood
patrick92 said:
Sorry man for bothering but realy i'm scared to flash a new ROM, i'm afraid that my phone will brick so i need more explanation and sorry og being a nood
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I can no more give you help .
Either read and follow the instructions or stick with stock .
You can of course read the basic faqs and guides for free .
jje
Hi.
I want to upgrade my Galaxy S I9000 to android 4.3
When looking around, I'm warned about the MMC-SUPERBRICK-BUG
I've checked, and my phone has this bug.
Currently I have android 4.1.2, isn't it possible to get any newer version (preferably 4.3)? If yes, a link to a guide would be much appreciated.
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I didn't find any tread that solved my question.
EDIT: It is Galaxy S I9100 I have, not Galaxy S I9000 as posted above
cmnielsen said:
Hi.
I want to upgrade my Galaxy S I9000 to android 4.3
When looking around, I'm warned about the MMC-SUPERBRICK-BUG
I've checked, and my phone has this bug.
Currently I have android 4.1.2, isn't it possible to get any newer version (preferably 4.3)? If yes, a link to a guide would be much appreciated.
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I didn't find any tread that solved my question.
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eMMC bug only S2
GamingDj said:
eMMC bug only S2
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Sorry, I meant Galaxy S I9100
cmnielsen said:
Sorry, I meant Galaxy S I9100
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BTW,dude....only Official Samsung 4.0.4 have eMMC bug.Look up if you don't beleive me.
cmnielsen said:
Hi.
I want to upgrade my Galaxy S I9000 to android 4.3
When looking around, I'm warned about the MMC-SUPERBRICK-BUG
I've checked, and my phone has this bug.
Currently I have android 4.1.2, isn't it possible to get any newer version (preferably 4.3)? If yes, a link to a guide would be much appreciated.
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I didn't find any tread that solved my question.
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Like the person above said, the brick bug is only present at stock 4.0.4. Therefore you don't have to worry.
JB 4.1.2 is the latest official firmware. If you want to upgrade to custom roms, root your phone and flash the one you like. Guides about these steps can't be missed of you search in the General Section and in the specific rom-threads.
Donnie Sins said:
Like the person above said, the brick bug is only present at stock 4.0.4. Therefore you don't have to worry.
JB 4.1.2 is the latest official firmware. If you want to upgrade to custom roms, root your phone and flash the one you like. Guides about these steps can't be missed of you search in the General Section and in the specific rom-threads.
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Thx for your replies.
I should have made it more clear, that I was looking for a custom rom.
I have been looking at this [ROM][GT-I9100][JB][4.3.0] CyanogenMod 10.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382579
But it warned about the bug under instructions, so I was afraid to make any error, making my phone unusable.
So, if I'm understanding you right, I can follow the instructions under First time installing CyanogenMod 10.2 to your Galaxy S II, or coming from another ROM: without being afraid for the bug mentioned?
Thank you for your time to answer my post.
the brick bug is only present at stock 4.0.4. .
If you are not currently running 4.0.4/rooted, forget the brick bug. It's irrelevant.
Dear friends I recently installed I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_VDI_2.tar (Android 4.3) on my Galaxy S III International version. But as we know the firmware is full of messy bugs I just installed the old 4.1.2 firmware from Samsmobile and kies too.. But the problem is that I can't access my network. There seems to be only emergency calls... Can you guys get me this problem fixed? Is there any way to downgrade my phone to old 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. I desperately require some help.
Please use search question asked daily .
Please read faqs and guides .
Please post in the correct forum .
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
Install neatrom 5.4 working great
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ozzyblack said:
Install neatrom 5.4 working great
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Provide the link please. Is it 4.1.2?
yes ..u have to flash modem
featherknox said:
Dear friends I recently installed I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_VDI_2.tar (Android 4.3) on my Galaxy S III International version. But as we know the firmware is full of messy bugs I just installed the old 4.1.2 firmware from Samsmobile and kies too.. But the problem is that I can't access my network. There seems to be only emergency calls... Can you guys get me this problem fixed? Is there any way to downgrade my phone to old 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. I desperately require some help.
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flash this modem xxemj4.....google it.....or u can try imperium 4.1.2 rom
try Gorgoid 2.7a. MJ2 firmware with MJ1 modem. i flashed over CM11 and all good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2172299
Thanks
ozzyblack said:
Install neatrom 5.4 working great
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Thanks dear, I have installed NeatRom Full.
The lag in the lockscreen has gone away so far... Though there the UI is still the same...
It feels as if no change has been made at all....
Looking For 4.1.2
In fact I was looking for a solution to switch back to Custom 4.1.2 as it was the perfect ROM so far for me.
I have downloaded it from Sammobile but after Installing it via Odin I am unable to see any network and the Phone's IMIE is changed. I would greatly appreciate anyone to come up with solution for that....
Thanks everyone for being so kind...
featherknox said:
In fact I was looking for a solution to switch back to Custom 4.1.2 as it was the perfect ROM so far for me.
I have downloaded it from Sammobile but after Installing it via Odin I am unable to see any network and the Phone's IMIE is changed. I would greatly appreciate anyone to come up with solution for that....
Thanks everyone for being so kind...
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read JJEgan's response.
DO IT!
I had the same problem, and all I did was to get to cm 10.2 before moving back to 4.1.2 stock
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Was it helpful?
thunderror said:
I had the same problem, and all I did was to get to cm 10.2 before moving back to 4.1.2 stock
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I also tried to install the CM via its official Windows Application. When it completed there was no network again... Can you provide me the link of the ROM that you installed? Is it Zipaligned?
@featherknox
Correct me if i'm wrong but maybe u have a problem with efs partition from downgrading unto lower version of android..
here are some post that some of the users have solved their problem..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47524551&postcount=1148
let us know if it works to you..
Thanks
Warrenforfree said:
@featherknox
Correct me if i'm wrong but maybe u have a problem with efs partition from downgrading unto lower version of android..
here are some post that some of the users have solved their problem..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47524551&postcount=1148
let us know if it works to you..
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Thank you very much.. I am going to give it a try.... Hope it works...
Problem Solved
Dear guys thanks for your time and the help...
With suggestion of a good mate, I am finally able to go back to 4.1.2.....
All I had to do was just Install the Patched Modem MG4
<b> https://www.dropbox.com/s/geispctijpxqjms/Patched_Modem_I9300XXEMG4.zip </b>
Wow,, I am so happy to get rid of that stupid 4.3
featherknox said:
Dear friends I recently installed I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_VDI_2.tar (Android 4.3) on my Galaxy S III International version. But as we know the firmware is full of messy bugs I just installed the old 4.1.2 firmware from Samsmobile and kies too.. But the problem is that I can't access my network. There seems to be only emergency calls... Can you guys get me this problem fixed? Is there any way to downgrade my phone to old 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. I desperately require some help.
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Check your IMEI number, wheather it was changed to 0049XXXX - I have had the same problem. I downloaded from Sammobile firmware v4.3 and flash your phone with odin. My IMEI and network connection was restored. Looks like Samsung does not like us to downgrade the firmwares.
Problem Solved
Peter1234 said:
Check your IMEI number, wheather it was changed to 0049XXXX - I have had the same problem. I downloaded from Sammobile firmware v4.3 and flash your phone with odin. My IMEI and network connection was restored. Looks like Samsung does not like us to downgrade the firmwares.
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I have downgraded my Phone. Check the solution into my New Thread!!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47555014#post47555014
Peter1234 said:
Check your IMEI number, wheather it was changed to 0049XXXX - I have had the same problem. I downloaded from Sammobile firmware v4.3 and flash your phone with odin. My IMEI and network connection was restored. Looks like Samsung does not like us to downgrade the firmwares.
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Its not a problem if users care to read the faqs and guides first .
Solution.....
Hello guys....
I am very thankful to the xda forum and all the members who helped me to get through a serious problem..
Recently I installed 4.3 Leaked version on my GT-I9300 and the ROM proved to be worst ROM of life. So I decided to go back to 4.1.2.
I installed the custom ROM via Odin but I confronted a serious issue, when I was finished the installation I found that there was no network at all... Samsung's official told me that it is impossible to reverse the Android version...
I had no clue what to do. I flashed many ROMs but no solution at all. My IMIE was also kinda jumbled..
Many guys said it is EFS issue... But it is not EFS issue...
It is all because of different Modem issue.. all you need to do is just install a clean custom ROM from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ and Install the patched modem... you are done..
So here is the solution:
1. Download your desired CUSTOM ROM for your Country from Sammobile...
Link http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
2. Install the ROM via Odin
3. Root it and Install your favorite recovery.
4. Install the Patched MG4 Modem Zip in Recovery Mode. Link https://www.dropbox.com/s/geispctijp...9300XXEMG4.zip
You are done....
This problem is all about MODEM version, so I don't think if EFS tricks are involved here.....
Finally credits go to all the XDA Members who put their heart and soul to present all the required guidance for me to be able to downgrade to lower Android Version.. I have only compiled the whole stuff into a single thread....
Thanks,,,
Plenty of solutions....
JJEgan said:
Its not a problem if users care to read the faqs and guides first .
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Dear sir,
Actually the problem is not finding the solutions but finding the right solution.
Worth members of XDA Forum post a lot of solutions for a particular problem and thus newbies like me get even more confused... So it definitely takes some time for us to come to a point when we are able to get the desired results.
Sometimes, we are not able to clarify our queries.....
As in my problem only a Modem was required while I was looking for EFS solutions!
After Flashing the MG4 modem my battery life has become worst. I don't know if it is because of the Modem.. but whenever my phone is on airplane mode then the battery remains at the same percentage but while on network my battery keeps on draining without even texting or calling
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Ok guys here's the deal, last year I rooted my friend's s3 (international, india, i9300) because there was no available update to android, so I flashed purelook HD 8.0 (android version 4.1.2), now he is saying that his phone has become very slow so he wants to go back to stock
so I downloaded "INU-I9300XWUGML4-20140107141249.zip" but after downloading this I saw that it is for android 4.3 (new official update).
So my question is should I directly flash this in ODIN (android 4.3) or I should download older official update before flashing new update?
If it's a full, multi part stock rom then it wouldn't be a zip. Odin can't flash zips.
Suggest you read the basics in general forum, sticky threads, before you do anything else.
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boomboomer said:
If it's a full, multi part stock rom then it wouldn't be a zip. Odin can't flash zips.
Suggest you read the basics in general forum, sticky threads, before you do anything else.
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yeah I know odin doesn't flash zip's, I quoted the file name just for reference as there were two firmwares updates available for india, one INS another INU on doing some searches I came to know that they are locked and unlocked updates, kinda same, you can download any one.
is there any number I should match before downloading...we do not have contract phones in india, just retail so I was confused therefore I downloaded the unlocked one
back to the point, I know that I have to extract it first, there is a file inside it, named "I9300XWUGML4_I9300ODDGML4_I9300DDUGMK1_HOME.tar.md5"
so maybe now you can help me out, whether should I flash it or download an earlier version and flash it prior to flashing this one...
So my question is should I directly flash this in ODIN (android 4.3) or I should download older official update before flashing new update?
Its your choice but as said read and understand the basics first .
JJEgan said:
So my question is should I directly flash this in ODIN (android 4.3) or I should download older official update before flashing new update?
Its your choice but as said read and understand the basics first .
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Well I know how to flash roms/firmwares via ODIN, I know I have to check my counter too if it is not zero than I will have to reset it
so is there anything else?
I'm just asking this because I don't know much about s3 but I had note and I remember it had some issues regarding upgrading to a ice-cream sandwich version, something related to 'safe kernel' many other things...
and even I tried searching for basics, I didn't find anything else other than this and if there is something I am still missing then please kindly link me to it or just answer the question, IS IT SAFE or not?
basics
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221
GravityDead said:
Well I know how to flash roms/firmwares via ODIN, I know I have to check my counter too if it is not zero than I will have to reset it
so is there anything else?
I'm just asking this because I don't know much about s3 but I had note and I remember it had some issues regarding upgrading to a ice-cream sandwich version, something related to 'safe kernel' many other things...
and even I tried searching for basics, I didn't find anything else other than this and if there is something I am still missing then please kindly link me to it or just answer the question, IS IT SAFE or not?
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Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710613
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2323847
dudes dudes dudes I repeat once more, I know how to flash and what to flash,eg
first of all - reset the counter, app triangle away
then - install stock recovery, already downloaded
finally - flash stock rom, already downloaded
I know about the modem, efs back up and everything, all I am asking is, is it safe to directly upgrade from a third party 4.1.2 rom to stock 4.3 rom, I hope you understand my question this time... :angel:
We have always understood the question jude .
You fail to understand the answer nothing is 100% safe its your choice .
JJEgan said:
We have always understood the question jude .
You fail to understand the answer nothing is 100% safe its your choice .
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oh finally hehe
thanks man, I'll go forward with it then as soon as my friends gets a day off, may be this sunday
GravityDead said:
oh finally hehe
thanks man, I'll go forward with it then as soon as my friends gets a day off, may be this sunday
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I just flashed 4.3 Indian firmware on my rooted 4.1.2 phone with "mobile odin pro v4" and enabled everroot.
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