I want to update my dad's gsm razr to JB.
currently it is running ICS.
Is there any way to officialy update withough too much tricks and problems ?
Check your system version in the settings, it must be like Retail.en.EU or Vodafone.en.EU, if it is, tap on the system updates, if it doesnt, you must flash using the rsd lite, and update it. If it doesnt found the update, you must put the OTA file in the sdcard and flash it in the stock recovery.
And also, don't be so lazy.
Thanks ! I had an Israeli operator rom.
I flashed the EU version via RSD and then installed the update via stock recovery
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Hey guys,
I have an international S2 I9100, that i updated to a march build of ICS. Overall its been a great experience, but there are several snags including a non-working lock screen, and some features missing.
My question is, can I return my phone to such a state (either by going back to GB for example) so that I can get the update via Kies? I could install the XPWLP(forgot the full name) 8 (That's the latest i think) but Id like to get it via kies so future updates are automatic.
I also havent rooted this device, since the roots I have seen are for the more recent builds of ICS.
Thanks in advance.
P.s First post, but a long time lurker
You cant return your phone to old GB version through KIES,
You have to use ODIN, to flash respective GB rom which will be upgraded to ICS latest version.
But why??? cant you directly flash latest ICS from ODIN then?
Actually what I want to do is, basically get to the official ICS update released by samsung, and let me preserve the ability to recieve updates via kies. Since i've flashed this old build using odin, the only way for me to get the latest/released ICS build is by using odin again. While that is fine, I want to be able to recieve updates via kies, so that i don't have a problem with future updates.
So i guess my question could also be understood as "Can i flash ics onto my phone using Odin, while preserving my ability to update with kies in the future"
only if your region has ICS available flashing that with odin will still work on kies. you have to wipe using code for csc to work correctly.
for later
*#1234# will show you if csc is installed, if not wipe using *2767*3855# if still doesnt work you have to flash again using odin. it happens sometime with ICS.
Scrinner said:
Actually what I want to do is, basically get to the official ICS update released by samsung, and let me preserve the ability to recieve updates via kies. Since i've flashed this old build using odin, the only way for me to get the latest/released ICS build is by using odin again. While that is fine, I want to be able to recieve updates via kies, so that i don't have a problem with future updates.
So i guess my question could also be understood as "Can i flash ics onto my phone using Odin, while preserving my ability to update with kies in the future"
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yes you should be able to receive updates thru KEIS, provided you have flashed an official ICS from ODIN (if Samsung rolls further out ICS updates in future , so far no) for your region.
I've got a galaxy S2. Right now I've got rooted stock GB (latin version I think). Recently the update notification came up saying my ICS update was ready. I download it normally and install it normally but when the phone reboots, it boots right back into GB saying that the firmware has been updated. I suspect that this update won't push onto the phone because I'm rooted. Anyone have any ideas? If this is true, how do I unroot in order to allow the update to push onto the phone normally?
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I've got a galaxy S2. Right now I've got rooted stock GB (latin version I think). Recently the update notification came up saying my ICS update was ready. I download it normally and install it normally but when the phone reboots, it boots right back into GB saying that the firmware has been updated. I suspect that this update won't push onto the phone because I'm rooted. Anyone have any ideas? If this is true, how do I unroot in order to allow the update to push onto the phone normally?
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if you are rooted dont update OTA update to ics by downloading any rooted ics firmware or flash stock ics rom and re-root your phone
Using ODIN correct?
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Hi guys... hope that this post reads also someone from development. If it should be placed there, please move it.
So, here is my problem:
I`m having rooted Razr and OTA update comes to my region. I downloaded update and tried to update, but it failed. I didn't uninstall any of bloatware, just frozen it, but even after unfreezing it won't do update as well. I red some manuals and so on, so i removed bootstrap recovery also but still the same. Looks, that I need to re-install original FW to make it working - right?
I checked possibilities and there are not too many. RAZR utility 1.6 it is not possible download anywhere - links are mostly broken and 1.7 is for ICS only, so only options is using of RSDLite. I found following "tutorial" about RSDLite. I'm almost sure, that after update there wouldn't be possibility to update for a while, so I kept original downloaded OTA update ZIP, but do not know what to do with.
Could somebody say, if it is correct way how to update to ICS? Do I really needs to reflash original ROM and than try to update it to ICS via OTA? Is there some easy way to update if I have downloaded OTA update ZIP?
Some ideas?
Sorry for English...
System version: 651.73.30.XT910.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU
Android: 2.3.5
Baseband: U_03.1C.85P
I am wanting to go back to stock (no root) and would like to update to official ICS from ATT. I have successfully gone back to 2.3.4 GB but have searched and searched trying to find either the last version of GB or the latest ICS. I read that I should be able to update through Kies but it just says I am at the latest version and OTA updates will not work on the phone. Again, I am just looking for a customer odin flashable stock ICS image or at least get to a version that I can get back on the ATT updates. Thanks.
There is an option in kies to force the update by putting in your imei number or something to that affect I can't remember it was a long while ago when I tried it. Do a Google search with xda kies ICS upgrade.
I believe it is the emergency restore option in Kies and you need to put in your model (SGH-I777) and serial # from the battery compartment.
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Thanks! I will give it a shot tonight when I get home.
I attempted to run the emergency firmware recovery option without success. Only option I have under tools > firmware upgrade and initialization is to go to the same version.
I just found this post, currently downloading the firmware. It is showing the ICS firmware upgrade.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1727109
Worked like a charm. I was messing up by trying to choose the firmware upgrade and initialization option with the phone plugged in. You have to do it when the phone unplugged, enter your model and S/N, then plug the phone in. After the software downloads you have to remove the cable, shut off the phone and go into download mode. Then it is all waiting from there. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
Awesome!
I just use ODIN on my PC and the .tar file that contains the Samsung/AT&T 4.0 when ever I want to go back.
Which will never happen but have had some minor thoughts about it..
Not a bad idea to see just how good you've got it on custom ROMs
Clay
Team Pirate
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Careful of the super brick bug with stock ICS and no root.
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If Im on Gingerbread, can i root it and install CMW for it, then upgrade to an ICS/JellyBean custom rom through it or must I update to official ICS rom first through odin (because of bootloader issues(?))?
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If Im on Gingerbread, can i root it and install CMW for it, then upgrade to an ICS/JellyBean custom rom through it or must I update to official ICS rom first through odin (because of bootloader issues(?))?
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The stickies have the information u need to root and get started flashing.
Well I goofed up and soft-bricked my tablet. I managed to use the flash tool from Dell and reflash it to Jelly Bean. I have been checking for OTA updates and it says my system is up to date. I was running 4.4.2 before I had to reflash it. It is fully stock now and I have the zip package for the rooted OTA package that can be loaded and installed through fastboot, I think it is 4.3 however. Is it still possible to receive Software updates over the internet still on these?
EDIT: I just flashed it with the Venue_8_WiFi_KK4.4.2v1.33_FLASHPKG. I still don't know why it wouldn't just update on its own but this thread, I guess, could be marked as solved if possible.