Cant seem to get this right - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, I was recently on a custom Rom, which i liked but had so many bugs
I heard good things about the newest 4.3 update, the ones with all the bug fixes so im trying to go back to it
I flashed a really old 4.0.4 version, which for some reason was in dutch? and it had taken away my Imei and luss i couldnt change the CSC within the menu
Ive tried countless other firmwares and ran into nothing but trouble, I tried the leaked 4.3 firmware which was a Irish vodafone version and i couldnt do anything with that
Sam mobile is pretty much useless with the new host, can someone please give me a link which has the right firmware ( Unlock Galaxy S3 gti9300 ) normally i flash BTU. So yeah, The right firmware, where I can update to the latest 4.3, quick download speed and a firmware which has everything included ( I.E IMEI, Signal Etc )
Many thanks, Jack

You'll need to understand the basics if you are going to repair what you've already done to your phone.
Flashing yet another rom won't fix it, if the 4.3 firmware didn't.
You can't repair the imei, unless you have a backup of the efs folder. Instead you'll need a repair centre.
Start with reading the sticky threads in general forum, in particular efs 'know this stuff'.

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[Q] best baseband / get stock rom + baseband back

Hello man!
[2 Questions, 1: get back stock rom]SOLVED maybe next time i better get peanut butter of my eyes first.. Thanks for talking about!
O2 German Ace S5830 stock rom PDA:XWKPY CSC:VIAKP1 BASEBAND:XWKP8 (found on sammobile, its the one from 1969...) flash first other multi-csc rom and set to VIA for future kies updates.
Get my ace a few days ago and flashed sth here and there without thinking about getting back to stock rom later. Had a HD2 some time ago where you get stock rom for all country and provider on htc homepage..
So im sitting here and want my ace back to out-of-box state but no rom ive found seems to be right. looked on sammobile.com, searched xda and at last tons of google results.
didnt know what the name of stock rom was.. only baseband XWKP8 which i only found on some russian site and that it was android 2.3.3. doestn want to try unless sbdy can say me its save..
Got my ace from O2 Germany without contract, so no simlock etc..
My intention is to get some o2 germany rom back, so i can update with kiez to latest. tried a lot of roms from sammobile, modified csc to DBT (germany) and VIA (should to be o2 germany csc code).
[2 Question unsolved]
Had problems with several ROMs with wifi / 3g network, couldnt activate/deactivate or wifi is not getting IP, need to reboot every time to fix that.. Which baseband is best for which rom / my country? (gingerbread, ics, etc...)
Maybe i am spoiled from HD2.. sry for that
PS[Maybe irrelevant: now flashing leaving EFS blank, seems to work fine too, dont know yet if better]: Something else.. Instructions for flashing rom with ODIN are confusing me, sbdy say dont touch PDA others say dont touch EFS. Flashed all the time not touching PDA, putting boot to boot, code to phone, csc to csc and modem to efs. Still have my IMEI so all right or just lucky? Read all the newbie guides (which were very confusing) imo i read sth about backup imei but i am not sure as if and how.
Hope you can help me, thanks for all guys reading and thinking about.

[Q] Your Device does not support software updating via kies

I have read some related threads for " Your Device does not support software updating via kies"
I am getting this issue.
I recently got a branded phone from orange after having a unbranded phones4u (the unbranded one was smashed and Orange replaced it with orange care) my concern was they the branded phone would be full of bloatware etc etc, so i came to XDA earlier in the week and I got some advice about Odin & flashing the attached stock ROM (I9300XXBLG_i9300XABLG8_I9300xxLH1_home.tar.md5) this seemed to go through very smoothly after following the XDA guide.
the S3 is now showing up as I9300XXLH1 which was the same as my Unbranded phone , however now Kies is being a bit of a bell-end and bring up the following message on the connection screen "Your Device does not support software updating via kies". after reading some related threads it would seem that the general consensus is that Kies is in fact a bit of a liability and its best to update via Odin.
This I don't mind doing, but as a bit of Noob , I'm a little confused over where to get a guide on which firmware in the UK will work. I'm not wanting to go for any the custom ROMs (Yet, I want to get used to flashing stock ROM's first) is there a website which gives you update on new stock firmware (for I9300 & I9100)that can be flashed (ie taking the place of Kies , so to speak.
Also I noticed that the Kies Back-up program doesn't work , it doesn't seem to work with any phone, I've tried reinstalling etc etc but it still doesn't work, I've tried Mobile Go which is okay but doesn't seem to backup user settings etc etc. I've heard of titanium but I don't want to Root at the moment is there any alternative?
has anyone got a link for relevant Stock firmware for Jellybean for I9300 UK & I9100
Thanks in advance
has anyone got a link for relevant Stock firmware for Jellybean for I9300 UK & I9100
Why would they JB has not been released for the UK .
JB is Poland only as per thread in General section.
You have changed the firmware and phone now presents wrong codes to KIES .
jje
Thanks
Thanks for the quick response,
I had assumed that changing the firmware would perhaps invalidate the connection to kies updates , my question was for someone in the know to point me in the right direction for ROM catalogue (of sorts) as being new to to this I'm apprehensive about putting the incorrect firmware on to the phone/s.
JB issue - noted.
Thanks
Roms
CHECKFUS is best download and flash via Odin genuine Samsung server firmware .
Or XDA General thread stock roms.
Or Sammobile.com
Or
http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I9300
jje

[Q] GT-I9100 Serial Number

Hey,
I have a question regarding serial number. I am currently using Official ICS 4.0.3, CSC = COA, the IMEI is displayed correctly, but it looks like the serial number that is read by Android is totally different than what is displayed on the sticker on the back of the phone. It is something like 0019...
Does this mean that the /efs folder is screwed up? Note that I used various ROMs in the past: DarkyROM, ICS 4.0.4 ROMs (where serial number was displayed 0000...), Samsung Jelly Bean Leak, CM9 and CM10 - based ROMs. When I revert, I always flash an Open Europe full wipe Gingerbread version (XXKL1) and then incrementally update to the version with my corresponding CSC.
When I connect the phone to Samsung Kies, it is able to read the phone, it says this is the latest update (4.0.3), but I kinda find it hard to believe so I am curious whether it's S/N screwed up. Also, when I looked on Sammobile.com, I managed to find downloadable 4.0.4 OTA files for Cosmote Romania (COA).
Some threads mention flashing bootloaders or flashing official ROMs. I already did flash official ROMs but never dealt with bootloaders so far, so before I do anything, I would like some help if anyone can provide me with some specific information regarding this issue.
Furthermore, this may be important for future potential warranty service and this may help other people with similar issues.
Thanks a lot!
You have a question?
Isn't there a special section for that?
Glebun said:
You have a question?
Isn't there a special section for that?
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Yeah, I noticed after, sorry, if the Moderators can move it, that would be great, anyway if you know the answer, that would be great as well.
hi
same here, also wondering why the S/N on the IMEI Sticker on the back of the phone is diffrent than the S/N that show up under Settings>About Device>Status>Serial number. the imei is the same. (GT-9100, 4.0.3). there is another way/code to find the S/N ?
I noticed that N7100 and GT-I9300 IMEI and S/N that displayed on the back is exactly the same as the android shows.
thanks in advance

[Q] Samsung Galaxy S3 gt-19305 no baseband?

hi there ive recently got my hands on a s3 there was one issue when i call people it dosnt ring and people can pick up to it and there will be no sound (it was working for a few days) anyways i decided to root my device and put avatar on it ive made the mistake of changing my modem and it now has no signal at all and no apns (ive tried to put apns in and it wont let me) anywho i have also noticed that i dont have a baseband anymore any suggestions?
3lliott said:
hi there ive recently got my hands on a s3 there was one issue when i call people it dosnt ring and people can pick up to it and there will be no sound (it was working for a few days) anyways i decided to root my device and put avatar on it ive made the mistake of changing my modem and it now has no signal at all and no apns (ive tried to put apns in and it wont let me) anywho i have also noticed that i dont have a baseband anymore any suggestions?
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download a I9305 baseband and flash it I guess, you should maybe as in the I9305 Q&A section as the people there might know more.
Hot to flash the phone back to original firmware
chrismast said:
download a I9305 baseband and flash it I guess, you should maybe as in the I9305 Q&A section as the people there might know more.
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Hi
my phone is also with Unknown baseband and it wont connect to the mobile network. It is not a problem of the sim as the same works on other phones. I tried to restore the original firmware/do a software update but i cannot connect to Kies and over Wifi the upgrade is failing with a generic error of Processing failing.
This has happened after I rooted the phone with Odin.
I know that restoring the baseband could fix it but how do I go about it? Could you point me to the right instructions on how to get it back to life? For instance where do you get the basebands and then how do you flash the phone ?
Read the stickied modem threads .
But i suggest you flash the stock firmware through Odin .
Its all in the stickied basics .
jje
gebbione said:
Hi
my phone is also with Unknown baseband and it wont connect to the mobile network. It is not a problem of the sim as the same works on other phones. I tried to restore the original firmware/do a software update but i cannot connect to Kies and over Wifi the upgrade is failing with a generic error of Processing failing.
This has happened after I rooted the phone with Odin.
I know that restoring the baseband could fix it but how do I go about it? Could you point me to the right instructions on how to get it back to life? For instance where do you get the basebands and then how do you flash the phone ?
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If you got an unknown baseband usually a re-flash of the original firmware solves it, you can download them on know websites as for instance sammobile.com. How to flash a ROM or baseband/modem please have a look in the FAQ thread and stickies. You can find a collection of modems in the General section's baseband/modem thread.
Restoring official firmware didnot work
chrismast said:
If you got an unknown baseband usually a re-flash of the original firmware solves it, you can download them on know websites as for instance sammobile.com. How to flash a ROM or baseband/modem please have a look in the FAQ thread and stickies. You can find a collection of modems in the General section's baseband/modem thread.
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For my I9305 i tried to flash the original firmware I9305XXBMF1_I9305EVRBMF1_EVR (The UK version for EE) but still the baseband is unknown and the phone is unable to connect to the network. It looks like i need to actually install a Baseband rather than flashing with the firmware (still not 100% sure on the difference and which on excludes the other for what)
I am reading the FAQ but i might want to wait for this before using Odin again.
Has anyone got a recommendation for a baseband for Samsung S3 LTD - I9305 ?

[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

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