Downgrade to official 4.2.2 ROM - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
Recently I updated over-the-air to Andrioid 4.3 (baseband version I9300XXUGMJ9), build number JSS15J.I9300XXUGMJ9.
It was running android 4.2.2 before, updated over-the-air aswell. I have not rooted or modified the phone in any way. Since updating to android 4.3 it's has been painfully slow during unlocking and I wish to downgrade it to 4.2.2 however I can't find any official ROMs, I can only see 4.1.2 or 4.3.
Does anyone know where I can find official 4.2.2 ROM ? (and how to downgrade). The phone was bought unlocked, I believe.
Thank you

Hey
If sammobile.com doesn't have the 4.2.2 firmware then it's not there for your region s3..
Try a Google search or use 4.1.2..
Sent from my Amazing Samsung Galaxy S III...!

tchindalia said:
Hey
If sammobile.com doesn't have the 4.2.2 firmware then it's not there for your region s3..
Try a Google search or use 4.1.2..
Sent from my Amazing Samsung Galaxy S III...!
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Sam mobile doesn't seem to have any 4.2.2. I am 100% sure that I had android 4.2.2 before.

There are 2,2 custom roms posted .

marvino said:
Sam mobile doesn't seem to have any 4.2.2. I am 100% sure that I had android 4.2.2 before.
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Now I have installed I9300XXUFME7_I9300OXAFME7_OXA this OS and it says emergency calls only ...

UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289

JJEgan said:
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
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Thank you, I followed this tutorial ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7K6RDVRBhs ) and my phone is working fine.. thankfully with android 4.2.2 and rooted. I will read those threads aswell as they are very useful for the future...

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[Q] Want To Update FirmwareTo JB [Help Please]

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
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
KayKrate said:
Its probably rooted , download a 4.1.2 firmware from sammobile (make sure its for i9300) and flash thru Odin
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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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.

[Q] How to revert back from 4.3 to 4.1.2 (Malaysia Region)

Hi guys. I need some helps. I'm from Malaysia and the android that i used before is android 4.1.2 I9300XXEMF6 (original firmware). Then ive upgraded it into android 4.3 (I9300XXUGMJ9) for UK region. Even though it is an official samsung firmware, i found out it is unstable. I flash it back to android 4.1.2 (Malaysia original firmware) but something happen. The "network have not registered" problem. I then found the solution by rooting it and install the modem. But it act funnily as the android seems unstable from before. I flash it over and over again hoping that reverting back to 4.1.2 will be the same as before but i ended up using 4.2 as the 4.1.2 have network problem. I already search the forum and find many solutions but none provide the files that i need. I also have tried KIES method by recovery and initializing method but it resulted the same. "Network has not registered. The only solution is to root it and i would really like to NOT to root my phone.
My question is, can someone provide me with necessary files such as the pit files, phone (modem) and the CSC files that specifically for Malaysia regions? I already have the firmware file. Please guys. The instability of 4.3 is driving me crazy.
BTW im using i9300.
Stop.
You are going to brick your phone if you flash things without understanding them.
Go to general forum and read the sticky post, especially efs 'know this stuff'.
Flashing a pit file WILL brick your phone.
When you flashed 4.3 you upgraded to efs v2, there is no way back. You can only use EMGx and later modems now, find a later modem that will work in your country, either with 4.1 or 4.3.
Edit. Backup your efs, perform a factory reset, flash your 4.1 country rom then an EMG modem.
hey man, thanks. One question, where can i find this emg modem?
darkeiser said:
hey man, thanks. One question, where can i find this emg modem?
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Its under SEARCH man
JJEgan said:
Its under SEARCH man
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+1
darkeiser said:
Hi guys. I need some helps. I'm from Malaysia and the android that i used before is android 4.1.2 I9300XXEMF6 (original firmware). Then ive upgraded it into android 4.3 (I9300XXUGMJ9) for UK region. Even though it is an official samsung firmware, i found out it is unstable. I flash it back to android 4.1.2 (Malaysia original firmware) but something happen. The "network have not registered" problem. I then found the solution by rooting it and install the modem. But it act funnily as the android seems unstable from before. I flash it over and over again hoping that reverting back to 4.1.2 will be the same as before but i ended up using 4.2 as the 4.1.2 have network problem. I already search the forum and find many solutions but none provide the files that i need. I also have tried KIES method by recovery and initializing method but it resulted the same. "Network has not registered. The only solution is to root it and i would really like to NOT to root my phone.
My question is, can someone provide me with necessary files such as the pit files, phone (modem) and the CSC files that specifically for Malaysia regions? I already have the firmware file. Please guys. The instability of 4.3 is driving me crazy.
BTW im using i9300.
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What you`ll need is a new version of 4.1.2 with a mg4 baseband or latest, the 4.3 rom changed your efs folder format. If you want to stick with your 4.1.2 go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43946365&postcount=15 and flash that emergency.zip (mg4 baseband), it should do the job.
Hi guys. Already solved the network problem by installing the Modem DDEMG2 files via odin. Thanks for your guys helps and advice. For some that thinks that i haven't read many posts, i have read them but cannot grasp the concept. Sorry for the inconvenience. Many thanks.
i9300 galaxy s3 IMEI lost and something showing on the homescreen
last time i had flashed my galaxy s3 i9300 to the leaked official android 4.3 , after updated battery drain fast so i decided to downgrade to official 4.1.2 , but after i downgrade IMEI lost and show emergency call only , and something is showing on the homescreen . I really need some help
lowminghung said:
last time i had flashed my galaxy s3 i9300 to the leaked official android 4.3 , after updated battery drain fast so i decided to downgrade to official 4.1.2 , but after i downgrade IMEI lost and show emergency call only , and something is showing on the homescreen . I really need some help
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Your question has been posted multiple times . Forum rules require you to search before posting .
Google <<< I9300 your search terms > xda
STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221

[Q] Cant update my international version SIII

Hi, today January the first my old and venerable Galaxy S2 alerted me that an update was available and I accepted it and the process went fine. The version update is now the 4.1.2.
My brand new S3 international version (Amazon bought) and unlocked has alerted me more than 6 times there was an update available, I did the same as in the SII and accepted all the messages, the phone rebooted and the Android logo appeared and below there was a percentage bar showing the process update advance, when it got to the 32 % the logo changed from standing to laying with an red triangle with an I at stomach level over it and the phone restarted.
When finally the reboot finished a new alert opened saying software update and thats is all.
My phone actually is running Android 4.04 and also my old S2 has a later version.
I also tried through Kies and the program was unable to do the update.
The phone is unlocked and rooted
What recommendation can I get to update it
Best regards.
Thor Hedderich
You can't update becouse phone is rooted as you stated above. You should unroot your phone (use search, you have tut here on xda) and than run update.
sent from sgs3 -stock 4.3 open europe rom
TEEH_DRV said:
Hi, today January the first my old and venerable Galaxy S2 alerted me that an update was available and I accepted it and the process went fine. The version update is now the 4.1.2.
My brand new S3 international version (Amazon bought) and unlocked has alerted me more than 6 times there was an update available, I did the same as in the SII and accepted all the messages, the phone rebooted and the Android logo appeared and below there was a percentage bar showing the process update advance, when it got to the 32 % the logo changed from standing to laying with an red triangle with an I at stomach level over it and the phone restarted.
When finally the reboot finished a new alert opened saying software update and thats is all.
My phone actually is running Android 4.04 and also my old S2 has a later version.
I also tried through Kies and the program was unable to do the update.
The phone is unlocked and rooted
What recommendation can I get to update it
Best regards.
Thor Hedderich
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You dont need to unroot. Just update via kies or download your firmware from sammobile.com and flash with odin. your choice.
I would recommend that later one.
TEEH_DRV said:
Hi, today January the first my old and venerable Galaxy S2 alerted me that an update was available and I accepted it and the process went fine. The version update is now the 4.1.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704138
STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
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Will try with Kies
Iqbal Ansari said:
You dont need to unroot. Just update via kies or download your firmware from sammobile.com and flash with odin. your choice.
I would recommend that later one.
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I think I tried before with Kies but it gave me an error, will try in a few moments with the updated Kies and will let you know what happened.
Regards
Can´t update my GTI9300
TEEH_DRV said:
I think I tried before with Kies but it gave me an error, will try in a few moments with the updated Kies and will let you know what happened.
Regards
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Again here, have just tried to update the phone through Kies and got the following :
Model name : GT-I9300
GT-I9300 does not admit initialization
Error messages capture.
View attachment 2488009
View attachment 2488010,
It is in Spanish but I translated it, and there is another error message :
The device does not admit software update through Kies
Actual Firmware version : PDA:LH3 / PHONE : LH1 / CSC:LH2 (XXX)
Just another thing before I rooted my device which I also did with my S2 I tried also to update the phone manually and through Kies and always got the same errors.
What do you think would be the best way, I read somewhere there was an update but if this was applied I could not apply later any custom ROM and probably I could also brick the phone so I am worried about this.
Regards and waiting for support,
Thor Hedderich
Sorry, I thoght I was in the right forum
JJEgan said:
TEEH_DRV said:
Hi, today January the first my old and venerable Galaxy S2 alerted me that an update was available and I accepted it and the process went fine. The version update is now the 4.1.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704138
STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
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Sorry , when I was looking for support I went into Samsung Galaxy S III I9300, I9305 > Galaxy S III General and thought this was the right one to ask, may I ask which one is the appropiatte to search for support.
Regards
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Use Odin with firmware from Sammobile.
Latest ROM for Galaxy SIII
jinosong said:
Use Odin with firmware from Sammobile.
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Thanks, would you recommend a KitKat similar ROM ? Where could I find it ?
Regards
TEEH_DRV said:
Thanks, would you recommend a KitKat similar ROM ? Where could I find it ?
Regards
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Read post above sammobile./com
Dont use Kit Kat its not released for I9300 and you have not enough knowledge to flash custom roms .
Not enough knowledge
JJEgan said:
Read post above sammobile./com
Dont use Kit Kat its not released for I9300 and you have not enough knowledge to flash custom roms .
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You are right but in the past I remember I used Odin and managed to update my SII, which ROM it was ? Cant remember but I do remember I followed step by step instructions I read in XDA, now I am also subscribed to this email list which shows how to update a custom ROM in SII , would you give me your opinion ?
Regards
http://androidadvices.com/update-ga...mpaign=Feed:+AndroidAdvices+(Android+Advices)
Custom do not use Odin .
Custom roms are here .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development
One of the simplest custom roms to flash .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588044
- Based on the latest official Android 4.3 Samsung Firmware I9300XXUGML2
Why ?
JJEgan said:
Custom do not use Odin .
Custom roms are here .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development
One of the simplest custom roms to flash .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588044
- Based on the latest official Android 4.3 Samsung Firmware I9300XXUGML2
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Sorry, if I cant use Odin for some reason then how can I flash a ROM, is there another way ? I´m really thinking if I need to update my working SIII, now I´m getting nervous with all the pros and cons and different opinions.
Regards
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Your posts are confusing .
# to update a custom ROM in SII
#, I read somewhere there was an update but if this was applied I could not apply later any custom ROM
STOCK firmware roms are flashed via Odin see faqs and guides .
See stock rom threads .
see
sammobile.com
samsung-updates.com
Your phone won't upgrade OTA because its rooted however it will upgrade via Kies rooted or not. That error message has nothing to do with root.
If you use KIES choose TOOLS > FIRMWARE UPGRADE & INITIALISATION. This method is a deep clean method which will require you to enter phone serial number and imei to ensure your phone is legit for your country of upgrade and is registered with a network.
It will take a while but will upgrade to the latest FW for your country, completely wipe the phone and remove root.

[Q] Can't downgrade to 4.1.2

Hello,i updated to Android 4.3 a few months ago but before the official update was released.I flashed a 4.3 firmware but it is too buggy and laggy,anyways, i'm trying to downgrade to 4.1.2 and then install the 4.3 update via OTA.I downloaded a 4.1.2 firmware and i am flashing it using Odin and it says it has been successfully flashed,however the new 4.1.2 system is not installed in the phone,it's still the same buggy 4.3 one What do i do ?
Flash a firmware from sammobile.com via Odin.
But if you downgrade you will end up with no network unless you read the faqs and guides first .
Plenty of excellent 4.3 rom on this developers forum .
Latest ML4 is excellent .
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221
JJEgan said:
Flash a firmware from sammobile.com via Odin.
But if you downgrade you will end up with no network unless you read the faqs and guides first .
Plenty of excellent 4.3 rom on this developers forum .
Latest ML4 is excellent .
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221
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I flashed a 4.3 firmware and a 4.1.2 one via Odin,nothing changed,i already know the risks tho'.

[Q] Professional Question

Hi,
I have SGSiii (I9300) and i would like to upgrade to newer ROM.
the problem is that in past i had a problem with my IMEI and it fixed only after I took it to lab.
Iright now these are my pref:
vesrion: 4.1.2
Baseband: I9300BUELK1
Build No.: JZO54K.I9300XXELL5
which rom should i install (prefer one with a newer version) in order to keep my SGS working?
thank you,
Shay
shayhibah said:
Hi,
I have SGSiii (I9300) and i would like to upgrade to newer ROM.
the problem is that in past i had a problem with my IMEI and it fixed only after I took it to lab.
Iright now these are my pref:
vesrion: 4.1.2
Baseband: I9300BUELK1
Build No.: JZO54K.I9300XXELL5
which rom should i install (prefer one with a newer version) in order to keep my SGS working?
thank you,
Shay
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Well I would suggest you in the first place to backup your IMEI and only after that you should install custom roms So if a rom would mess up your IMEI you can just restore it. You can install any kind of rom Kitkat, Touchwiz, MIUI, Jelly bean your choice.
I recommend installing ultimarom trust me on this one
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221

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