Hey Guys !! I want to know if i can upgrade my Galaxy S3 4.0.4 to the latest version without loosing the unlock .
I got it from France , and i don't know the method used to unlock this phone .
i can't put photos in here ='(
so
Current Frimware version : I9300BVBLH2/I9300FTMBLH2/I9300BVLH1/I9300BVBLH2
Baseband Version I9300BVLH1
Android 4.0.4
Build Number IMM76D.I9300BVBLH2
If you need further infos just tell me !!
Thanks for helping in advance !!
MadMaxtun said:
Hey Guys !! I want to ask if i can upgrade my Galaxy S3 4.0.4 to the latest version without loosing the unlock .
I got it from France , and i don't know the method used to unlock this phone .
i can't put photos in here ='(
so
Current Frimware version : I9300BVBLH2/I9300FTMBLH2/I9300BVLH1/I9300BVBLH2
Baseband Version I9300BVLH1
Android 4.0.4
Build Number IMM76D.I9300BVBLH2
If you need further infos just tell me !!
Thanks for helping in advance !!
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Some SIM unlock methods do not survive the upgrade to JB. Not knowing the method, it is impossible to answer.
You can always use Galaxsim unlock (search XDA for free) to unlock the SIM once upgraded. It needs root though, but its free.
rootSU said:
Some SIM unlock methods do not survive the upgrade to JB. Not knowing the method, it is impossible to answer.
You can always use Galaxsim unlock (search XDA for free) to unlock the SIM once upgraded. It needs root though, but its free.
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so i can upgrade to any version ???!! then i have to root it and finally use Galaxsim ?! right ???!!
MadMaxtun said:
so i can upgrade to any version ???!! then i have to root it and finally use Galaxsim ?! right ???!!
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I would recommend upgrading to the very latest version for your region, yes. You need to get off ICS ASAP really.
If you're making a big leap to say, 4.1.2 (recommended) then you may be best preparing to do a factory reset. This of course wipes the internal SD card too. So just backup what you can before flashing a ROM. Even though you may not need to reset, it is best practice due to settings incompatabilities.
Then, IF you have become sim locked, you can quickly root using cf-auto root, run GalaxSim unlock and unroot again (using super use app).
rootSU said:
I would recommend upgrading to the very latest version for your region, yes. You need to get off ICS ASAP really.
If you're making a big leap to say, 4.1.2 (recommended) then you may be best preparing to do a factory reset. This of course wipes the internal SD card too. So just backup what you can before flashing a ROM. Even though you may not need to reset, it is best practice due to settings incompatabilities.
Then, IF you have become sim locked, you can quickly root using cf-auto root, run GalaxSim unlock and unroot again (using super use app).
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Thanks !! if i need something else , i know who to contact !!!
Good luck!
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Hi,
I bought xperia neo having 2.3.3 from UK. I am now in India and would like to update my phone with 2.3.4 to avail new features.
Since I am new to android mobile, and my pcc doesn't show the update for 2.3.4 from India, I would like to know any alternate steps to update my phone with 2.3.4
I am not aware of what is flashing etc..
Could anybody please help me in providing step by step procedure to do so.
This will be a great help for people like me.
Thanks & Regards,
sridhar.
You should be able to just flash a .ftf file (look at the development section) with a application called flashtool.
This should also be helpful.
Here's the .ftf and other instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269724
Hello,
You can aso use WotanServer to simply flash the latest 2.3.4 firmware
Update via wotanserver or via flashtool....BUT NOT via OTA(over the air) ....i recommend that
confused
Hi,
Thank you guys for your quick reply. Since I am new to all these (flash tool , ftf , wonton server/client) I am bit confused with actual steps.
Could any body please provide me exact steps.
I have downloaded .ftf file and wontonclient.exe as of now.
or the alternate one.
A video help a lot.
Regards,
sridhar.
ssurampu said:
Hi,
Thank you guys for your quick reply. Since I am new to all these (flash tool , ftf , wonton server/client) I am bit confused with actual steps.
Could any body please provide me exact steps.
I have downloaded .ftf file and wontonclient.exe as of now.
or the alternate one.
A video help a lot.
Regards,
sridhar.
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Read carefuli THIS
NeoJeo said:
Hello,
You can aso use WotanServer to simply flash the latest 2.3.4 firmware
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The only 2.3.4 firmware is a Nordic one ( that i could see ).
Do we use that one?
chill............
Yes, no problems, you can easily flash for example a french firmware in a chinese phone, there is no danger
The firmwares are different only with the integrated apps, and some little functions also change.
I am currently not rooted, so does this affect doing the update?
Also would I be able to do the Official UK update when that becomes available if I needed too?
thanks
chill............
chill today said:
I am currently not rooted, so does this affect doing the update?
Also would I be able to do the Official UK update when that becomes available if I needed too?
thanks
chill............
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No problems if the phone's not rooted. And you're right for the UK firmware. You just have to wait that it will be availlable with WotanClient.
Just an advice : when you'll have the 2.3.4 version installed, don't downgrade to a 2.3.2 version if you want to root it (otherwise the phone will have a serious battery issue)!
To root the phone just use the rootxperia.zip method with an unlocked bootloader
You won't be able to use rootxperia without first unlocking your bootloader, you can get alejandrissimo to help you with this I got a neo that has 2.3.4, rooted and unlocked bootloader now and am happy with it but yes with the downgrade, don't do it or your battery will have problems (0%) and there is no fix (yet) [email protected] <- can help you out with the unlocking of the bootloader.
SE helps you with unlocking the Bootloader. Free. Gratis.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Worrying number of people "avoiding" this well known fact... wonder why...
LenAsh said:
SE helps you with unlocking the Bootloader. Free. Gratis.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Worrying number of people "avoiding" this well known fact... wonder why...
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That unfortunately doesn't work for carrier branded devices, even if they are desimlocked
Then alejandrissimo could help people unlocking the bootloader
I've unlocked the bootloader on carrier based SE phones using the SE site... it's the SIM lock that is the problem. Branded phones that have been SIM unlocked are OK.
The reason I could not use Sony's method is it didn't work for my phone which I got carrier locked. That's why I went the alternative method. and prob why other people have to do the same.
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Dear All
I installed siyah and now i have CWM , Super user programm and some Utilities icons.
I would like to unblock the device do i need to use those application mentioned or i can jump to next process which is installaion of Galaxy s2 unlock from android market???
Regarding the CWM and Super user icons which are present on the phone do we need to use them for some reason???
Regards
Vinay
install the android unlock app from market.
Super user is the app which grants you permission to access the file structure of phone so you can unlock it.
cwm is updated recovery that comes with rooting of the phone allows deeper access the root of the phone.
In any case do not make any changes to these files unless phone downloads and update.
Cosmic Blue said:
install the android unlock app from market.
Super user is the app which grants you permission to access the file structure of phone so you can unlock it.
cwm is updated recovery that comes with rooting of the phone allows deeper access the root of the phone.
In any case do not make any changes to these files unless phone downloads and update.
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Hello
Yesterday i failed the unblocking process with diferent ways that are suggested by XDA also previously i uploaded to my S2 stock ROM taken by SAMOBILE and i did not succeded unblocking the device; i runed ROOT checker and i found out that root process was done incorrectly so maybe this is the reason that i did not succeed in unblocking process my question is :
a) should i try different stock ROM and do all process again?
b) i am using kernel : I9100XXLQ6 is this problematic ROM that makes rooting process difficult?
Best Regards
Vinay
Try flashing siyah again to gain root, steps in the thread ,,,,do search
What unblocking are you referring to? If you meant Sim unlock have you tried the chainfire's app yet?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode&hl=en
kjplasma said:
Try flashing siyah again to gain root, steps in the thread ,,,,do search
What unblocking are you referring to? If you meant Sim unlock have you tried the chainfire's app yet?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode&hl=en
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Hello
I am refering Sim unlock .
Let me resume:
I puted a ROM stock : I9100XXLQ6 after that i puted via ODIN siyah .
After that i downloaded from market S unlock that i runed 5 minutos to gain the CODE which ment to unblock your SIM card but after 5 minuts it did not retrieve any code it just gave me : Unable to find the CODE .
After that i downloaded from market Galaxy s unlock to run step 1 and step 2 but the issue is i cannot ru step 1 which is : EFS folder .
Regarding the chainfire i did not teste that.
Regards
Vinay :crying:
so can you confirm that you have root...
if yes then plz try the chainfire app...
......or try galaxsim unlock by Spocky.
kjplasma said:
so can you confirm that you have root...
if yes then plz try the chainfire app...
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Regarding chainfire which version should i download to test and where can i find chainfire could you please pass me the link for the kernel that i mentioned
Regards:crying::crying:
check my first post in this thread...
kjplasma said:
check my first post in this thread...
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Thank you.
I unblocked and rooted via CF-ROOt tool.
With siyah i was not able to get rooted but with CF-ROOT tool it was imediatly.
Thank you all
Regards
Vinay
Success in rooting and unblocking from sim card
:laugh:
kjplasma said:
Try flashing siyah again to gain root, steps in the thread ,,,,do search
What unblocking are you referring to? If you meant Sim unlock have you tried the chainfire's app yet?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode&hl=en
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Dear Sir.
I succeded in rooting , unlocking in S2 now i just would like to know why the system is creating the LOST DIR folder in SD card ,please?
Regards
Vinay
Hi,
I have galaxy SII GT-I9100.It is a carrier mobile.Carrier is Australia "yes OPTUS' .I got it unlocked from a mobile shop.When i start the Mobile there was ICS Rom with lot of "Optus" applications.Since it is first time i set it to automatic Software update.So it automatically downloaded Jelly bean ROM and installed.But now an Error message comes as "Unfortunately application installer has stopped" also now screen is completely black.I cant do any think now.I tried following thinks to sort this problem
1)Went to recovery mood and Clear an wipe all data.I did this three times.But Still same problem
2)I have downloaded official Carrier(Optus firmware ) http://devsrom4android.blogspot.com/2011/10/samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware-update-optus.htmland installed it via Odin.Then it was worked fine.But again same problem is raised when i set automatic update
How can i sort this problem?
Can i install and android jelly bean ROM which is not a Carrier firmware?
Or can i install any Custom ROM to sort this out?
If used any other software ,do network locked again?
Please help me. to sort this.Thanks for advance.
Reflash & factory reset + get galaxysim unlock (it's free here at xda)
Sent from the little guy
gastonw said:
Reflash & factory reset + get galaxysim unlock (it's free here at xda)
Sent from the little guy
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Thanks,you mean reflash with any Stock and custom ROM?Or only with carrier ROM? also i am very new for unlock .What is galaxysim unlock?Where can i find it?
thabotharshan said:
Thanks,you mean reflash with any Stock and custom ROM?Or only with carrier ROM? also i am very new for unlock .What is galaxysim unlock?Where can i find it?
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Forget about the carrier, flash any ROM (remember the 4.0.4 remark).
Galaxysim unlock is the tool to unluck your phone if locked again and it's here at xda for free, it's paid at play store.
Sent from the little guy
gastonw said:
Forget about the carrier, flash any ROM (remember the 4.0.4 remark).
Galaxysim unlock is the tool to unluck your phone if locked again and it's here at xda for free, it's paid at play store.
Sent from the little guy
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Thanks..I will try and update progress here.
gastonw said:
Forget about the carrier, flash any ROM (remember the 4.0.4 remark).
Galaxysim unlock is the tool to unluck your phone if locked again and it's here at xda for free, it's paid at play store.
Sent from the little guy
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One more question what do u mean by "remember the 4.0.4 remark". Do u mean i need to install ICS?Sorry about my noob question,please can u explain?
Read about brick bug in the general forum
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Hello Guys!
I've try to cut it short.I would like to debrand (sim unlock) my SGS3, I used a tool named GalaxSim Unlocker, but it sad
"Either your nv_data md5 file is inexistent/wron or Samsung md5 function has changed. Stopping here to prevent eventual errors."
What is it? How can I fix this? or there is other method to network unlock my phone ?
HELP ME
THANK YOU GUYS BEFORE
Best way at present is to purchase an unlocking code from your network. The previously posted free methods don't work anymore due to changes by Samsung to the efs folder.
boomboomer said:
Best way at present is to purchase an unlocking code from your network. The previously posted free methods don't work anymore due to changes by Samsung to the efs folder.
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What prices am I looking at for sim unlock?
TY
Is it possible to downgrade the rom and the modem for the one click method ?
Cost for a code varies, contact your network and a few repair ships to compare.
Yes, you could downgrade to older baseband -but only if you have a backup of your pre-MG4 efs folder and know what you're doing. Chances of bricking the phone are fair and you'll be stuck on that baseband, any upgrade will again lock the network.
That's why I said a code is currently the best option.
OK
boomboomer said:
Cost for a code varies, contact your network and a few repair ships to compare.
Yes, you could downgrade to older baseband -but only if you have a backup of your pre-MG4 efs folder and know what you're doing. Chances of bricking the phone are fair and you'll be stuck on that baseband, any upgrade will again lock the network.
That's why I said a code is currently the best option.
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I dont have any backups, but I have another Unlocked S3, is it possible to copy all the phone rom,modem etc, stuff to the locked phone ?
drastyk said:
I dont have any backups, but I have another Unlocked S3, is it possible to copy all the phone rom,modem etc, stuff to the locked phone ?
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No its not .
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JJEgan said:
No its not .
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I have the I9300XXEMG4 rom, is it the not unlockable one ?
drastyk said:
I have the I9300XXEMG4 rom, is it the not unlockable one ?
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No, it isn't. What you proposed isn't possible and wouldn't unlock the phone.
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boomboomer said:
No, it isn't. What you proposed isn't possible and wouldn't unlock the phone.
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Is there will be a tool in the future what sim unlock this this rom ?
drastyk said:
Is there will be a tool in the future what sim unlock this this rom ?
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Only when we can forecast the future but that is still in development .
OK
Hope the best
Any method to unlock? I tried GalaxSim Unlock, but it doesn't work.
clone imei?
if it is, then flash pathced mk6 modem and kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48312984
I mean, my phone is locked on Orange Romania and I want to unlock it, I don't want to clone my IMEI or w/e you gave me...
Unfortunately not like that.
You will need to contact our carrier or pay to have it done.
it's possible if your rooted
How?
faddys123 said:
it's possible if your rooted
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Can you please tell an method that's working now days for rooted users? Apart from paying that is already mentioned before in this post.