Hello,
I used to have a Galaxy S2 International edition (GT-I9100). Somehow I managed to fried its CPU (!!!) and I needed to buy a new motherboard. The cheapest one (and also new) was from a shop in Canada.
They send me the new motherboard (fits and working just fine) but looking into the phone's "About Phone" menu it says that the "Model number" is GT-I9100M.
Here are the details:
Model number: GT-I9100M
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100MUGKG2
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKG2-CL371789 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Because frying the CPU was totally my mistake (not reading the flashing instructions completely) I don't want to messed up the phone again!
And you can see the android version is pretty old!
What I want to know is if the available roms for GT-I9100 can be used for GT-I9100M.
Thank you for your time
charsta said:
Hello,
I used to have a Galaxy S2 International edition (GT-I9100). Somehow I managed to fried its CPU (!!!) and I needed to buy a new motherboard. The cheapest one (and also new) was from a shop in Canada.
They send me the new motherboard (fits and working just fine) but looking into the phone's "About Phone" menu it says that the "Model number" is GT-I9100M.
Here are the details:
Model number: GT-I9100M
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100MUGKG2
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKG2-CL371789 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Because frying the CPU was totally my mistake (not reading the flashing instructions completely) I don't want to messed up the phone again!
And you can see the android version is pretty old!
What I want to know is if the available roms for GT-I9100 can be used for GT-I9100M.
Thank you for your time
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The i9100M is just a Bell's variant of the i9100 (Canadian service provider). The only different is that the i9100M has a model name of i9100M instead of i9100. So I can imagine you can flash any i9100 ROM without a problem. After flashing an i9100 ROM, I'll assume your model number will change to i9100 (no big deal). By the way, all the information was on Wikipedia under SGS2 > Variants if you bothered to look.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Yeap, the M is for show off.
Sent from the little guy
themadba said:
The i9100M is just a Bell's variant of the i9100 (Canadian service provider). The only different is that the i9100M has a model name of i9100M instead of i9100. So I can imagine you can flash any i9100 ROM without a problem. After flashing an i9100 ROM, I'll assume your model number will change to i9100 (no big deal). By the way, all the information was on Wikipedia under SGS2 > Variants if you bothered to look.
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gastonw said:
Yeap, the M is for show off.
Sent from the little guy
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Before posting here, I made a search and figured out that I9100M is a canadian version of I9100 but I just wanted to be sure that it will be safe to flash I9100 roms.
Thank you both for your replies!
charsta said:
Before posting here, I made a search and figured out that I9100M is a canadian version of I9100 but I just wanted to be sure that it will be safe to flash I9100 roms.
Thank you both for your replies!
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They are the same.Only difference is the "M",but it does nothing.You can flash a I9100 ROM on a I9100M
Press thanks if you succeded
GamingDj said:
They are the same.Only difference is the "M",but it does nothing.You can flash a I9100 ROM on a I9100M
Press thanks if you succeded
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Thank you too for your reply!
hi bro ,,
my phone is i9100m and i installed many roms of international version and no problem ,,
tell me the brice of new mainboard and site of the shop on internet ,, and is the main board unlock with any sim ??
yes u can flash all roms made for i9100
Having Issues flashing gti9100 form to my gti9100m
GamingDj said:
They are the same.Only difference is the "M",but it does nothing.You can flash a I9100 ROM on a I9100M
Press thanks if you succeded
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Having Issues flashing gti9100 form to my gti9100m i tried installing Cyanogenmod 11 for gti9100 onto my gti9100m nd no dice. Having said i flashed a galaxy s5 look-a-like rom onto my gti9100m made for the gti9100 and it flashed and wouldn't boot. have any advice how to flash gti9100 rome on my gti9100m? thanks
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Just a curiosity... I have a S II originally from Bell (in QC, canada) on 2.3.3 now unlocked on Rogers and running CM 7.1 (on 2.3.7).
The original model number of my phone is GT-I9100M but after flashing CM 7.1 custom ROM, it is now showing as a GT-I9100. Does this change anything? What does the M stand for to start with?
Hey the M is just bell's way of making it their own once you flash a i9100 and unlock it their is no difference at all.
Clickyclack that thanks button
That's what I tought (and hoped!). Thanks for the quick reply!
sm625614 said:
Hey the M is just bell's way of making it their own once you flash a i9100 and unlock it their is no difference at all.
Clickyclack that thanks button
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Yeup treat it as a factory unlocked i9100
JFChamp said:
Just a curiosity... I have a S II originally from Bell (in QC, canada) on 2.3.3 now unlocked on Rogers and running CM 7.1 (on 2.3.7).
The original model number of my phone is GT-I9100M but after flashing CM 7.1 custom ROM, it is now showing as a GT-I9100. Does this change anything? What does the M stand for to start with?
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This is an old one yet again see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179346
If you use the USB jig it will revert it back to showing the M, as long as you have flashed an older bootloader.
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Sorry, posted in wrong thread.
Hello Everyone . I own SGS 2 I9100 simfree black one . it is running 2.3.3
i have two questions
1) Whenever i connect sgs2 to my pc kies installed on it . i see there is new firmware upgrade but when i click upgrade nothing happen
2) Suggest me any custom firmware which is rooted and based on ICS with simple guide cuz i am new to this thing
Here is *#1234# info
PDA - I9100JPKG2
Phone- i9100 xxkf1
CSC : i9100jpkg1
build info : mon jul 4 16:48:03 KST 2011
Settings
Andriod version 2.3.3
Baseband version i9100xxkf1
kernel version 2.6.35.7-i9100jpkg2-cl342890 [email protected]#2
loveshakeh said:
Hello Everyone . I own SGS 2 I9000 simfree black one . it is running 2.3.3
i have two questions
1) Whenever i connect sgs2 to my pc kies installed on it . i see there is new firmware upgrade but when i click upgrade nothing happen
2) Suggest me any custom firmware which is rooted and based on ICS with simple guide cuz i am new to this thing
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1). Isn't a question
2). Isn't a question
You also keep using I9000 and I9100 interchangeably, what phone do you actually have? If you have an I9100 (not I9000 or I9100G) then you can find everything you need about flashing an ICS ROM in the stickies, specifically http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
oinkylicious said:
1). Isn't a question
2). Isn't a question
You also keep using I9000 and I9100 interchangeably, what phone do you actually have? If you have an I9100 (not I9000 or I9100G) then you can find everything you need about flashing an ICS ROM in the stickies, specifically http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
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its i9100 not the G one typo mistake thanks
oinkylicious said:
1). Isn't a question
2). Isn't a question
You also keep using I9000 and I9100 interchangeably, what phone do you actually have? If you have an I9100 (not I9000 or I9100G) then you can find everything you need about flashing an ICS ROM in the stickies, specifically http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
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is your phone rooted?
Hello,
I would sincerely appreciate if someone shed some light for me on what the Baseband version of my phone means.
I bought my phone outside of my wireless provider (Canada - Telus) 2nd hand.
It's running baseband XXKG2 (see attachment).
I want to upgrade to to ICS but I can't find an ICS with that Baseband.
What is the baseband? Do different Baseband phones differ in their hardware?
How can I upgrade to ICS? (phone is rooted).
Appreciate all the help!
Thanks,
Vitaly
It doesn't matter - baseband is the modem. You won't ever find an ICS version that matches, because any ICS firmware will contain a newer baseband/modem than XXKG2.
Just download any official ICS firmware for the I9100, any will work. (Just make sure it's for the I9100, and NOT for the I9100G) Though you'll lose root once you flash it.
Although... you should probably read some stuff, seems you need to know some basic knowledge before I'd recommend you start flashing anything.
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Thanks for the reply.
So the baseband is a software version of the modem?
When I get my ROM I should be mostly concerned with localization, right?
vitalious said:
Thanks for the reply.
So the baseband is a software version of the modem?
When I get my ROM I should be mostly concerned with localization, right?
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Perhaps you should read that which I linked you to....
I looked through all these threads and while they did clarify some things, they mention nothing of the baseband version.
vitalious said:
I looked through all these threads and while they did clarify some things, they mention nothing of the baseband version.
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One of my previous replies, I said "baseband is the modem"... Then your immediate post after that was "So the baseband is a software version of the modem?" I wasn't answering that question, since I had already answered it, and didn't think it needed clarification. I guess I was wrong. Yes, you can think of it that way.
My suggestion of reading what I linked you to was for your other question.
You can also find nearly any answer to just about any question you can think of in the roll-up sticky in the General section.
My suggestion is to look under the battery on the info sticker which model you have. If it says GT-I9100M, go to Sammobile.com, download the ICS for that phone, UGLD3 and install it through Odin. If you bought it in Canada, there are good chance that it is a I9100M and not a I9100. There is no hardware difference between the two model but the UGLD3 firmware is made specifically for the 9100M model.
urself25 said:
My suggestion is to look under the battery on the info sticker which model you have. If it says GT-I9100M, go to Sammobile.com, download the ICS for that phone, UGLD3 and install it through Odin. If you bought it in Canada, there are good chance that it is a I9100M and not a I9100. there is not hardware difference between the two model but the UGLD3 firmware is made specifically for the 9100M model.
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His screenshot in post 1 shows model number GT-I9100, not M.
EDIT: actually, your advice is good. He said that he bought the phone second hand. So it could be an I9100M with I9100 firmware installed. Sticker label under the battery is a good way to know for sure.
ctomgee said:
His screenshot in post 1 shows model number GT-I9100, not M.
EDIT: actually, your advice is good. He said that he bought the phone second hand. So it could be an I9100M with I9100 firmware installed. Sticker label under the battery is a good way to know for sure.
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Yes thats the issue with the 9100M, with a I9100 firmware, only the sticker can really tell us if it is a I9100 or a I9100M.
urself25 said:
Yes thats the issue with the 9100M, with a I9100 firmware, only the sticker can really tell us if it is a I9100 or a I9100M.
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As far as I know, functionally there is no difference between an I9100 and an I9100M. Just the bootscreen, about phone info, and build.prop. Which is why I9100 firmwares and ROMs work on an I9100M.
Thanks
Thanks for the answer guys.
I checked the sticker and it is indeed a regular GT-I9100.
So any 9100 ICS ROM will work? Just pop something localized to North America?
Thanks again for the help - wonderful community.
Vitaly
vitalious said:
Thanks for the answer guys.
I checked the sticker and it is indeed a regular GT-I9100.
So any 9100 ICS ROM will work? Just pop something localized to North America?
Thanks again for the help - wonderful community.
Vitaly
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If it's an i9100, and not an i9100M, I'd use an i9100 firmware. Those are mostly localized anywhere BUT North America. Mine's running a Poland firmware, and I'm currently using it in the States.
Hi All,
Noob here with what I think is a soft brick issue.
Under the battery it says Model: GT-i9100, SSN: i9100GSMH
Originally Gingerbread, then I upgraded to 4.03 via official Kies firmware release.
Couple of days ago tried to upgrade to 4.04 using ODIN and got a fail at factoryfs.img. probably used the wrong firmware.
Could still get into download mode at that stage, but can't anymore. I tried to install a couple of different firmware versions of 4.04. I can still get 'added' when I connect to ODIN though.
Can somebody please help me to upgrade to either 4.04 or Jellybean? I'm willing to go fully custom, just don't know how to do it....Can I do it with ODIN? Do i need a new kernel or pit or something?
Thanks heaps, look forward to any help.
Cheers,
Jackson
anyone??
it looks like you have the I9100G model.
Look in the 9100g forum and you will more success.
ok, will check that out - thanks cosmic blue.
Cosmic Blue said:
it looks like you have the I9100G model.
Look in the 9100g forum and you will more success.
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He does NOT have the I9100G model.
If he had the I9100G model, it would say:
Model no: GT-i9100G
SSN: i9100GGSMH
I am also have same doubt...Please confirm Is It I9100 or I9100G?.
santhuhardware said:
I am also have same doubt...Please confirm Is It I9100 or I9100G?.
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Are your asking about his phone, or your own?
This has been answered multiple times in multiple threads. It will say "GT-I9100G" as model number if it is a G model. Otherwise it will only say "GT-I9100".
I'am using a rooted I9000 for about 2 years and now want to switch to my new i9300. There are two thinks i hope you guys can help me with:
I'm not sure which I9300 version i got, if its sprint, verizon etc.. The phone is from germany and afaik it wasn't ordered over an telecommunication provider. That's what i can tell about the phone:
build-nr: JZO54K.I9300XXELL4
AP: I9300XXELL4
CP: I9300XXELL4
CSC: I9300DBTELL1
If everything went wrong with my i9000, i was able to do a cruel repair by flashing the official 2.3, which fixed nearly everything.
Can I do something similar with the I9300 ?
Thanks in advance
nercc said:
I'am using a rooted I9000 for about 2 years and now want to switch to my new i9300. There are two thinks i hope you guys can help me with:
I'm not sure which I9300 version i got, if its sprint, verizon etc.. The phone is from germany and afaik it wasn't ordered over an telecommunication provider. That's what i can tell about the phone:
build-nr: JZO54K.I9300XXELL4
AP: I9300XXELL4
CP: I9300XXELL4
CSC: I9300DBTELL1
If everything went wrong with my i9000, i was able to do a cruel repair by flashing the official 2.3, which fixed nearly everything.
Can I do something similar with the I9300 ?
Thanks in advance
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1. The International S3 GT-I9300 with a German ROM http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9300&pcode=DBT&os=1&type=1 (please search next time)
2. You can always reflash any (custom) rom by using Odin.
So if you would flash the XELL4 Rom you'll be back to a fresh stock rom.