Hi folks,
First off, I'm the noobest noob you'll have seen in a while , I swapped my iphone 4s yesterday for a galaxy s3, best decision I've made in a while tbh.
Today I rooted the phone using odin and all that, but the reason I rooted in the first place is still eluding me.
I want to debrand the phone and get rid of the boot screen and useless apps.
I've searched through the forums and internet and basically I'm just plain confused! If someone could explain to me the process or point me in the right direction I would be eternally grateful. I just don't know certain things like can I flash using filles not for XXELLA etc.
For the record:
4.1.2.
XXELLA
Vodafone (me)
O2 (unlocked phone)
Thanks in advance :laugh:
Debranding is the process of flashing a stock rom that is unbranded. You would get this from sammobile.com (BTU is uk unbranded). You would flash via odin. Guides are all in general > sticky roll-up thread
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rootSU said:
Debranding is the process of flashing a stock rom that is unbranded. You would get this from sammobile.com (BTU is uk unbranded). You would flash via odin. Guides are all in general > sticky roll-up thread
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First off thank you for the reply rootSU,
I just have two questions,
1. I can flash BTU even though I have an irish O2 phone yes?
2. Am I right in assuming tge BTU file must be XXELLA?
1) Yes but you may want the irish unbranded. Check the csc sticky in general for what that is
2) no? Flash the latest.
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1) Yes but you may want the irish unbranded. Check the csc sticky in general for what that is
2) no? Flash the latest.
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Thanks for all the information I'll try all that when I get home later
rootSU said:
1) Yes but you may want the irish unbranded. Check the csc sticky in general for what that is
2) no? Flash the latest.
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Just as an update after following your guidance I am now the owner of a de-branded SIII.
Just as an FYI addition I found through research that the BTU file covers both the UK and Ireland and was the one that worked.
Thank you again rootSU and I can only apologise for the fact I can only thank you once per post. :good::laugh:
No worries. I don't help for "thanks"
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Hi guys.
When flashing firmware through odin, sometimes there are 3 files to be flashed, and in certain cases only one (pda). Why is that?? I flashed 2.3.4 android using odin with only one .tar file, but now for 2.3.5 there are three files. I live in austria, and I flashed the "official" austrian version. Whats the difference between those versions? I am on austrian tmobile, and i wouldnt like to loose the network settings? Can someone clear this mystery for me, since I am really confused?
Thank you guys in advance!!
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mick_novi said:
Hi guys.
When flashing firmware through odin, sometimes there are 3 files to be flashed, and in certain cases only one (pda). Why is that?? I flashed 2.3.4 android using odin with only one .tar file, but now for 2.3.5 there are three files. I live in austria, and I flashed the "official" austrian version. Whats the difference between those versions? I am on austrian tmobile, and i wouldnt like to loose the network settings? Can someone clear this mystery for me, since I am really confused?
Thank you guys in advance!!
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hi,
when you have one file, it means it has all been packaged into one and you flash it under the PDA section of odin,
when you have the 3 seperate files you put them into their individual sections in odin.
- Don't select Re-Partition!
hope this helps
Thank you for your reply!
It is definately helping. But, what does it mean the firmware that i flashed is for austria? They released 2.3.4 for many countries... Why does it matter? Whats the difference between this one and firmwares for other countries?
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- Select Re-Partition when you have 3 files!
- Don't select Re-Partition if you have one file!
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Please don't, even if you have 3 files.
Thanks. Do u maybe know the answer to my previous question?
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Official Austrian version is Android 2.3.4 and the XXKI3 for Poland is Android 2.3.5.
So what will happen if I flash the polish version? I am talking about firmwares in general, even the 2.3.4... Why did they separate it that way? Isnt it pretty much the same for all the countries?
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dude,VERY IMPORTANT WARNING what "intratech" has given you.Do not select re-partition unless you are using a pit file.You are not so DO NOT tick this box or you will brick your phone.
Ya i figured that from all those different flashing guides... Thanks though... Do u maybe have an answer to my question about android version for different countries? Would it make any difference if I installed the polish 2.3.5 version on my austrian galaxy s2?
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mick_novi said:
Ya i figured that from all those different flashing guides... Thanks though... Do u maybe have an answer to my question about android version for different countries? Would it make any difference if I installed the polish 2.3.5 version on my austrian galaxy s2?
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Not much .
Language and networks main difference .
jje
So, is flashing the polish version going to mess up my internet over network? Is it going to delete my network settings?
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mick_novi said:
So, is flashing the polish version going to mess up my internet over network? Is it going to delete my network settings?
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Try who knows whats in it thats different to what you require ..
Why flash a Polish version in the first place ???
Stock roms
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
So can I just flash the android version (PDA), and the baseband (Phone), without flashing the CSC?
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So can I just flash the android version (PDA), and the baseband (Phone), without flashing the CSC?
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Yes if you want just flash firmware without CSC or change CSC after .
Or look in that thread for a multi csc or Frankenstein rom to fit .
jje
thanks man I still don't understand what csc means but it's okay... I'll just wait for the official version to come out
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I think my phone has a problem so I'm planning to take it back to the place where i bought and get it replaced (as it's only been like a week)
However i rooted my phone, so i was planning to use triangle away to remove this, but it says i need to reflash with the stock firmware to be perfect, but the stock firmware for my region did not come out yet.
What should i do?
Please give me some help
eljuwenbur said:
I think my phone has a problem so I'm planning to take it back to the place where i bought and get it replaced (as it's only been like a week)
However i rooted my phone, so i was planning to use triangle away to remove this, but it says i need to reflash with the stock firmware to be perfect, but the stock firmware for my region did not come out yet.
What should i do?
Please give me some help
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Flash an older firmware flash your original saved firmware flash the original firmware downloaded from CHECKFUS .
jje
the firmwares not out
JJEgan said:
Flash an older firmware flash your original saved firmware flash the original firmware downloaded from CHECKFUS .
jje
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I have Australian Vodafone SGS3
and it's stock firmware did not come out yet...
so... it's not on CHECKFUS
This is my problem...
Ask for this guys Nandroid.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28139013&postcount=408
Then read this thread, might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721380
Other than that, with no firmware, you're.....
Thanks
Fornowagain said:
Ask for this guys Nandroid.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28139013&postcount=408
Then read this thread, might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721380
Other than that, with no firmware, you're.....
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I will try this method
Hey I'm Australian and own an S3.. I'm sick of Vodafone update strategy.. I want to root, what do you think?
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Ye root it, i rooted it too, except i think i need a replacement cause my phone has a problem.
Rooting could do lots of stuff.
If you ain't that good with computers and you don't want to stress yourself finding stuffs and working on it, don't do it cause it can risk your phone and might not brick.
Otherwise it's great to root
I've had the GNex.. I just hope it's as easy. Vodafone seriously piss me off..
I think Im Gonna root it.. just regret I didn't do that the moment I got it.. cause I seriously can't be stuffed going through the whole set up process again..
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Ahmato27 said:
Hey I'm Australian and own an S3.. I'm sick of Vodafone update strategy.. I want to root, what do you think?
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Why root it has nothing to do with updates or stock roms .
jje
Would I be able to flash the latest original firmware without root?
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lol
well actually looking at your statistics i think you know well
hahaha
SGS3 doesn't really need root, as it is already good enough
but can make it better with root i think
yes
Ahmato27 said:
Would I be able to flash the latest original firmware without root?
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flashing is just to do with odin...so
if you get the firmware file and use odin
no need of rooting
Ohhh okay cool.. do you know any links that can help me flash the unbranded ROM for the S3 and if I flash that Rom.. would I still be able to receive OTA updates?
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not sure
Ahmato27 said:
Ohhh okay cool.. do you know any links that can help me flash the unbranded ROM for the S3 and if I flash that Rom.. would I still be able to receive OTA updates?
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I've read a post in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28450982#post28450982
somewhere here i think about unbranded XSA firmware
you can download this and flash it with odin
I'm not sure about the OTA update, as it's generally released by Samsung or the carrier...so
Thanks so much for your help..
Really appreciate it.. I found this link.. I hope it works..
http://tutorialfor-android.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/download-samsung-galaxy-s3-firmware.html?m=1
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Ahmato27 said:
Thanks so much for your help..
Really appreciate it.. I found this link.. I hope it works..
http://tutorialfor-android.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/download-samsung-galaxy-s3-firmware.html?m=1
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You can also download latest Official Firmwares from http://samfirmware.com
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Yes. But you'll be able to do so with root too...
Many people confuse the two, so just to clarify:
Rooting means having a tiny modification in the phone's operating system so it doesn't restrict you from superuser commands.This will not affect your installed data or ability to upgrade.
Custom Roms is replacing the stock rom with a new operating system package someone else built which may or may not largely differ from Samsung's own version.
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I just want an official non branded ROM .so I can get the latest updates without carrier delays .
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There are always delays, whether carrier-, region-, or whatever-related.
You can flash the newer Rom's through Odin tough (again: the flashcounter does not increase with original ROM's) to get it as soon as the file is released.
Unbranded S1's had to wait several months for Froyo update over here...
Where can I find the latest official firmware?
Also since I'm in Australia.. does it matter what region firmware I update to? Say.. can I update to an European based firmware?
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Hey.
I apologise if this has already been asked however I am getting nowhere with searching.
Basically I need to get the latest non branded or Virgin mobile branded firmware for my UK galaxy s3...ideally one that is not hosted on hotfiles due to how slow that site is.
Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
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You didn't look very hard...
http://perka.zapto.org/ and the XXELLA no b/l version is the one you want.
LenAsh said:
You didn't look very hard...
http://perka.zapto.org/ and the XXELLA no b/l version is the one you want.
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Thank you so much
feel like a bit of a twat now!
Remember to hit "thanks" then...!
huge newb
LenAsh said:
Remember to hit "thanks" then...!
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does anyone know where to find the stock firmware for virgin mobile sgs3 but usa edition. im having all sorts of issues. not sure if its the rom but i cant mount my sd card after using philz touch recovery.
Wrong forum, this is for the i9300 only -anything you flash here will brick your phone.
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Thanx
Hey all,
So I have rooted my SGS3 and installed Note II camera mod. Now I connected my phone to KIES, and a firmware upgrade popped up, but I wasn't sure if i should do it. What exactly does it change?
Depends on what firmware it is.
See details in stock rom threads.
As per basics update via kies breaks root
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As jje hinted, please read the "basics" thread. Its the first link in general > sticky roll-up thread
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So basically in an attempt to unroot my omega 4.5 running galaxy s3 t-i9300 i ended up bricking it!
I managed to fix this issue by restoring the right firmware which is compatible with m440s however this is an skt file and some of the aspects within the phone are chinese for instance the phone.
I need a uk or english based firmware, please help!!!
Much appreciated
What is m440s?
All firmware is on sammobile.com
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m440s
SHW M440s IS MY MODEL NUMBER AND THE FIRMWARE FOR THIS MODEL WILL ONLY WORK AS I HAVE FLASHED MY PHONE 62 TIMES AND FOUND OUT..
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What is m440s?
All firmware is on sammobile.com
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vSHW M440s IS MY MODEL NUMBER AND THE FIRMWARE FOR THIS MODEL WILL ONLY WORK AS I HAVE FLASHED MY PHONE 62 TIMES AND FOUND OUT..
It is not an i9300, it is a Korean model. Suggest you find a forum specifically for your phone. This forum is for the international model i9300. Checking on sammobile, only Korean firmware is available.
wangdaning said:
it is not an i9300, it is a korean model. Suggest you find a forum specifically for your phone. This forum is for the international model i9300. Checking on sammobile, only korean firmware is available.
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so whats my next step?
Just looking, there is a thread in the general section about rooting/custom roms, etc for your device. I would go to general and search for it.
Did you find the software?
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Yes there is a thread for Korean models... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749214
You have two choices... 1, download official firmware from somewhere like sammobile and installing it or 2, downloading any custom rom for the i9300 and reading up on how to install it on the m440s page of that thread.
As its not a UK phone there will be no UK firmware for it.Will it work in the UK that depends upon basebands and modem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749214
UK USER READhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44911806&postcount=3191
jje
Basically.all.i.want.to.do.is.get.rid.of.these.chinese.letters.on.my.dialler
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It's Korean letters btw. You can install UK firmware but you have to run the kernel converter after. I have link to it on my m440s page.
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