[Q] Want To Update FirmwareTo JB [Help Please] - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello XDA Memeber.
i Have recently bought a used s3 from market and it is already rooted.And it has v4.0.4 and i want to update it to JB.
I am Able to Update With Samsung Kies.
Here are My Device details:
Model:GT-I9300
Android version:4.0.4
Baseband Ver: I9300BVLE4
Now My Problem Is That:
I found on some websites that my baseband:I9300BVLE4 is relates to Orange cell phone carrier.
Now i Am afraid to update because may be after update my S3 become Sim locked.I live In Pakistan
So Please Galaxy S3 Experts Help Me.Any Guidance Will Be Appreciated. Thanks In Advance.

Its probably rooted , download a 4.1.2 firmware from sammobile (make sure its for i9300) and flash thru Odin
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KayKrate said:
Its probably rooted , download a 4.1.2 firmware from sammobile (make sure its for i9300) and flash thru Odin
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Thank You bro but i need to update via Kies because i have option to do that.And if i use your method to download a firmware from sammobile .which one i choose because there are too many.?

mrirfan555 said:
Thank You bro but i need to update via Kies because i have option to do that.And if i use your method to download a firmware from sammobile .which one i choose because there are too many.?
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The firmware that matches your location and network .
Just update via Kies and read the faqs and guides .
Updates cannot lock sim .
jje

mrirfan555 said:
Hello XDA Memeber.
i Have recently bought a used s3 from market and it is already rooted.And it has v4.0.4 and i want to update it to JB.
I am Able to Update With Samsung Kies.
Here are My Device details:
Model:GT-I9300
Android version:4.0.4
Baseband Ver: I9300BVLE4
Now My Problem Is That:
I found on some websites that my baseband:I9300BVLE4 is relates to Orange cell phone carrier.
Now i Am afraid to update because may be after update my S3 become Sim locked.I live In Pakistan
So Please Galaxy S3 Experts Help Me.Any Guidance Will Be Appreciated. Thanks In Advance.
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As @JJEgan said, no link between firmware update and SIMlock.
If the phone is unlock properly (free by default or unlock with samsung codes) you have no chance (zero !) to simlock the device.
If the phone is unlock with a third-part software (like Voodoo Unlocker), an update to jelly bean will relock the phone.

Thanks to all Who Helped Me.
i have successfully updated my s3 to Jb 4.1.2 with Samsung Kies and without any single problem.

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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.
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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
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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.
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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...)
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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.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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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]Can't update my SGS2 through KIES

I have a Bell Samsung SGS II GT-I9100M that I sim unlocked. (it's not rooted but permanently sim unlocked)
When I first got this phone I tried to install an update through Kies and it didn't work. Anyways I had this phone on the side ever since then and I barely use it (yea sad I know).
Currently the phone is running Android 2.3.3, Baseband I9100MUGKG2, Build number GINGERBREAD.UGKG2 and under KIES it says I have the the latest firmware version which is PDA:KG2 / PHONE:KG2 / CSC:KG2 (BMC)
Anyways I am sure there is a new update but no matter what I do I can't install it.
I tried right-clicking on my device in KIES and the Firmware upgrade option is greyed out
I tried under tools and pressing on Firmware upgrade and initialization and it says
'GT-I9100M' does not support initializing.
What do I do? I would like to update to the latest firmware. I am pretty good with android although I am not familiar with Samsung Devices.
Please help, thank you.
try getting a stock rom for your region through fusdownloader
then reboot into download mode, start odin 1.85 add the downloaded rom to pda (this step actually is explained a lot in this forum so look it up if you are not entirely sure what to do ;P )
then flash the new firmware, should work just fine
cheers
RacecarBMW said:
I have a Bell Samsung SGS II GT-I9100M that I sim unlocked. (it's not rooted but permanently sim unlocked)
When I first got this phone I tried to install an update through Kies and it didn't work. Anyways I had this phone on the side ever since then and I barely use it (yea sad I know).
Currently the phone is running Android 2.3.3, Baseband I9100MUGKG2, Build number GINGERBREAD.UGKG2 and under KIES it says I have the the latest firmware version which is PDA:KG2 / PHONE:KG2 / CSC:KG2 (BMC)
Anyways I am sure there is a new update but no matter what I do I can't install it.
I tried right-clicking on my device in KIES and the Firmware upgrade option is greyed out
I tried under tools and pressing on Firmware upgrade and initialization and it says
'GT-I9100M' does not support initializing.
What do I do? I would like to update to the latest firmware. I am pretty good with android although I am not familiar with Samsung Devices.
Please help, thank you.
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The Bell ICS update isn't rolling out until tomorrow, according to MobileSyrup... here's a copy of the leaked bell memo from their site..
Since you have an unlocked sim device which belongs to other network service provider so kies will not update it as you have some other sim..so the best method is choose the stock rom as per you region from www.sammobile.com and then flash it through odin.
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adik82 said:
Since you have an unlocked sim device which belongs to other network service provider so kies will not update it as you have some other sim..so the best method is choose the stock rom as per you region from www.sammobile.com and then flash it through odin.
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He has the proper bell firmware. The actual software update isn't being released until tomorrow, hence the reason Kies can't find the update.
Hi Guys,
I'm a little bit confused i cannot get any updates via Kies or using OTA , i bought my SGS II from Kuwait and currently i'm in Egypt , i changed the CSC to Egypt once to solve this problem but it's the same my firmware info is I9100JPKJ2/I9100JPKJ1/I9100XXKI4/I9100JPKJ2 (xxx)
Any advice?
Thanks
I am not sure if Android 4.x is already out for the "M" version.

[Q] Software update vs country of purchase

Hi everyone
I am confused with this problem that I have: I bought Samsung Galaxy S3 international version GT-i9300. Now, I live in Australia. My question is, when I go to my phone to check software update or Samsung Kies to check software update, which will be visible/show up/ be downloaded to my phone? The latest version for International SGS3 OR the latest version for Australian SGS3?
Confusing isn't it?
So long story short: when there is a new update, which one is it? Is the software/firmware update connected to the country of purchase or where I am living?
Also, What does OTA mean? I know it is Over The Air, but what exactly is that? Is it when I go to my phone and look for a software update? Is that what is meant by OTA?
This should help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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post questions in the questions section
ottoajalah said:
Hi everyone
I am confused with this problem that I have: I bought Samsung Galaxy S3 international version GT-i9300. Now, I live in Australia. My question is, when I go to my phone to check software update or Samsung Kies to check software update, which will be visible/show up/ be downloaded to my phone? The latest version for International SGS3 OR the latest version for Australian SGS3?
Confusing isn't it?
Not if you searched first .
Whatever firmware is on your phone is updated not whatever country you are currently in .
Also, What does OTA mean? I know it is Over The Air, but what exactly is that? Is it when I go to my phone and look for a software update? Is that what is meant by OTA?
#Yes
Try reading the basic faqs and guides before posting .Even askin read the aUSTRALIAN USERS THREAD .
jje
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Samsung Galaxy SII a tricky one ....

Hi I have a Samsung Galaxy SII GT I9100 2.3.5 it I9100XXXK13, and Kernel 2.6.35 7-I9100XXK13-VL577579 [email protected]#2 and has gingerbread.XXK13. They send it to me from Luxembourg and I live in Greece. Greek samsung and Greek Kies Is updating Jelly bean.4.1.2 but when I connect the mobile it syncronizes it takes a back up but says it there is no firmware update. No techcnisian takes the responsibility because is from another country. I want a sure solution beacause I am psychologist and I have a lot of apps for psychology and psychiatry and some of them paid and for sure I dont want my mobile to lock ,
If you know a sure way to update to Jelly bean 4.1.2 I would appreciated a lot !
thank you very much
Try with Odin search online for tutorials and the files. And I think this belongs more in the question or general forum
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You need to change the phone's region (called CDC if I'm not mistaken) to receive Greek firmware via Kies. Yes, doing so may lock your phone so I suggest to root it, install CM 10.1 and not using Kies ever again.
today I found out that the phone is already rooted , so this changes things and explain why Kies is not upgrating,, so probably I has to install Luxebourg firmware and make the proccess through Odin,, I have to read about it ..thanks for your answer !

firmware update

i have 4.1.2 jelly bean with baseband version l9300XXEMH1,and i want to update to 4.3 through kies and sammobile , but i cannot find my firmware ,is there any or ?
I'm from romania
alecore said:
i have 4.1.2 jelly bean with baseband version l9300XXEMH1,and i want to update to 4.3 through kies and sammobile , but i cannot find my firmware ,is there any or ?
I'm from romania
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sammobile is NOT an official samsung website. Consider it more like a fan site. They collect and share official firmware that's it (it's actually quite a lot of work)
so if there is no update in kies then update in Romania and your provider is not ready. (and it wont be on sammobile until it is present in Kies)
there is one 4.3 for Vodafone Romania, if ur phone was bought to this provider then u should have it in kies. If you have another provider or unbranded phone then u have to wait.
last thing, question goes to Q&A forum!!!!
great thanks ,but i don't have any provider ,i bought it from flanco .
so u have to wait until samsung provide unbranded firmware in Romania...
i am also waiting (i live in Poland)
ps: to thank people there is a "thanks" button
alecore said:
great thanks ,but i don't have any provider ,i bought it from flanco .
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704138
Then pick one to suit your location and network its all posted in the faqs and guides .
You will need Samsung to provide you the update

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