Hi Chaps,
Hope you can help me, I recently bought a 2nd hand S3 GT-I9300 and im based in the UK however the phone is rooted and I want to return to stock so I can upgrade to JB the natural way.
My phone details are as follows:
AP: I9300xxBLFB
CP: I9300XXLFB
CSC:I9300OXFBLF1
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband Version:I9300XXLFB
Kernal Version: Kernel Version 3.0.15-554452-user [email protected] #1
I am not sure what network it was originally on but I think its sim free as my 3 sim works fine.
Could you point me to the correct Stock firmware to do this?
Thanks in advance
If I flash this JB stock firmware will I be ok:
Model: GT-I9300
Country: United Kingdom
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 2168382
Build date: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 12:07:41 +0000
Product Code: BTU
PDA: I9300XXUGMK6
CSC: I9300OXAGMK6
MODEM: I9300XXUGMK6
I know how to flash just want to make sure I get the correct firmware.
Cheers
You may or may not get official updates if you flash firmware . It all depends upon the codes presented by your phone .
The firmware you link to .s UK 4.3 multi networks .
Flashed the firmware everything works accept I can’t now register on the 3 Network. Any other firmware recommendations?
Cheers
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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I can see my IMEI when I go settings, so basically have I goosed my phone?
You may find your phone was on such an old firmware for a reason, usually a botched repair of the efs folder.
Or do you mean the network lock has returned?
PCNutt3r said:
have I goosed my phone?
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The BTU firmware is UK and Europe generic rom, it will work on any network but if your phone was previously locked to another network then the sim lock can return when the rom is flashed, so it may only recognise O2 or Vodafone sims for example, you can try different sims in the phone to see if they work.
Type *#1234# into your keypad and check the CSC shows as I9300OXAGMK6
If the CSC is correct then the phone should identify your sim so try a factory reset, it will wipe the phone data and reset it.
Thanks chaps!! Ended up swapping out the phone! Lets just say it was rooted in a sneaky way. Flashed my new phone with the firmware above and its working like a dream!! Thanks again!
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Hi,
I'm new to Android and Galaxy S2. My phone was purchased in Spain from Vodafone.
I have just upgraded my ROM as per Intratech's guide (thanks by the way for the nice gude). The upgrade went good but after upgrae Kies shows the old CSC and says it can't update. Is this expected? I thought the CSC was supposed to change to the generic one.
I used ROM XWKE7 from the guide. After upgrade I get the following:
Doing *#1234#, I get:
PDA: I9100XWKE7
PHONE: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
Doing *#272*<your IMEI>#, I get
ATL
In Kies it shows:
PDA: KE7 / PHONE: KE4 / CSC:KD1(ATL)
- Can someone please clarify?
- I'd also like to know if after this I still have to do something else to unlock the phone to use with a different provider.
- I was hoping to leave the phone as unbranded so future updates will be picked up through Kies.
Thanks in advance for your help.
nicolas2011 said:
Hi,
I'm new to Android and Galaxy S2. My phone was purchased in Spain from Vodafone.
I have just upgraded my ROM as per Intratech's guide (thanks by the way for the nice gude). The upgrade went good but after upgrae Kies shows the old CSC and says it can't update. Is this expected? I thought the CSC was supposed to change to the generic one.
Depends upon what CSC flashed their is no generic CSC .
I used ROM XWKE7 from the guide. After upgrade I get the following:
Doing *#1234#, I get:
PDA: I9100XWKE7
PHONE: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
Doing *#272*<your IMEI>#, I get
ATL
In Kies it shows:
PDA: KE7 / PHONE: KE4 / CSC:KD1(ATL)
- Can someone please clarify?
- I'd also like to know if after this I still have to do something else to unlock the phone to use with a different provider.
Debranding is not unlocking .
- I was hoping to leave the phone as unbranded so future updates will be picked up through Kies.
Kies updates branded phones .
CSC
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Spoof FW
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110160
jje
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Thanks very much for this info. At the end I did a factory reset after updating and now phone shows XEU as expected.
Hi there,
I currently purchased a new SG3. It has the vodafone branding which I want to change. When I do the *#1234# it shows me the following:
AP: I9300TDUALE6
CP: I9300TDULE6
CSC: I9300TVAUALE6
"About Device" reports:
Model Number: GT-i9300T
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: I9300TDULE6
Kernel version: 3.0.15-CL554509-user
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT Sun May 13 11:52:35 KST 2012
Build number: IMM76D.I9300TDUALE6
Am I able to change the software/firmware from Vodafone to the Telstra one located on Sammobile. Im unable to post outside links but heres a copy of whats available on sammobile.
Firmwares for GT-I9300T - All (10 latest)
Country/Carrier Date Android PDA CSC
Australia (Telstra) 2012 June 4.0.4 I9300TDUALF2 I9300TTELALF2
Australia (Telstra) 2012 May 4.0.4 I9300TDUALE6 I9300TTELALE6
I got no idea how all this rooting stuff works. Im trying to learn but I can get my head around it. So sorry if any of my questions seem stupid. Thanks for all your help in advance.
No need rooting to flash.
And yes you can flash Telstra firmware on Voda model, they are the same hardwares.
You need Odin 3.04 and need samsung usb driver or if you already have it working with Kies, then no worries about driver.
Here I copied the general instruction from the UK thread:
Instructions For Flashing Firmware:
Extract the firmware
Launch Odin
Turn off your device
Put your device into Download MODE (Home + Volume Down + Power)
Click PDA and select *.tar.md5
Then finally click START!
Thanks mate. Am downloading the firmware now. Its gonna take 2 hours to download.
Am I meant to change any of the options in Odin3?
Thanks again.
Now that I have flashed my galaxy s3 successfully.
I keep getting the message "Unfortunately, Messaging has stopped"
Does anyone know what this is or can direct me into the right place? Ive done a factory reset as another thread recommended but didnt work.
Thanks
Hello everyone,
My phone details are as follows:
I9100XWLPT
Base Firmware: I9100XWLPT (4.0.4)
Region: Europe
Country United Kingdom / Ireland
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 27 July 2012
Modem: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
And this is supported by networks in my region (Pakistan). But unfortunately this has the emmc brick bug as well. If I flash the following firmware using Odin then what kinda issues I will have to face? Will my network support it? And do I need to make a backup of efs folder before flashing? How can I choose the right firmware? PLEASE GUIDE I HAVE NO IDEA.
I9100XXLPQ
Base Firmware: I9100XXLPQ (4.0.3)
Region Poland (XEO)
Build Date: 9th March 2012
Modem: XXLPQ
CSC: OXALPQ
Thanks in advance!
shahrozeumar said:
Hello everyone,
My phone details are as follows:
I9100XWLPT
Base Firmware: I9100XWLPT (4.0.4)
Region: Europe
Country United Kingdom / Ireland
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 27 July 2012
Modem: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
And this is supported by networks in my region (Pakistan). But unfortunately this has the emmc brick bug as well. If I flash the following firmware using Odin then what kinda issues I will have to face? Will my network support it? And do I need to make a backup of efs folder before flashing? How can I choose the right firmware? PLEASE GUIDE I HAVE NO IDEA.
I9100XXLPQ
Base Firmware: I9100XXLPQ (4.0.3)
Region Poland (XEO)
Build Date: 9th March 2012
Modem: XXLPQ
CSC: OXALPQ
Thanks in advance!
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You need to do some searching by yourself, that is what the search function is for. EPS Pro for backing up EFS folder: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546 Make a backup before flashing Siyah Kernel, and make sure you have root in order for backup to work.
You can just flash Siyah Kernel v4.1.5 via Odin to prevent brickbug in ICS v4.0.4. Look at my rooting guide in my sig, just change the CF-Root file with Siyah Kernel. Refer here: www.gokhanmoral.com/public/files/siyahkernel/v4/Siyah-s2-v4.1.5.tar
In case you are unsure what brickbug is, the stock 4.0.4 kernel has MMC_CAP_ERASE enabled which bricks your phone when a wipe data command is used in stock recovery. Siyah kernel deals with this by disabling MMC_CAP_ERASE. This command needs to be enabled for the brick to occur, so don't worry about having to change your ROM.
But if I plan to unroot my phone latter on then I will have to get it back on stock and If I flash the same stock 4.0.4 then I wont be able to wipe data thats why I was asking about LPQ. Will it work for me?
shahrozeumar said:
But if I plan to unroot my phone latter on then I will have to get it back on stock and If I flash the same stock 4.0.4 then I wont be able to wipe data thats why I was asking about LPQ. Will it work for me?
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Well if you wished to unroot it and return it to stock 4.0.4 again, you would just be where you are now. Yes, you can flash 4.0.3 if you want, although I struggle to understand why you would return it to stock at a later date anyway.
If your network struggles to pick up a good signal on it, there are many modems out there that you can flash to make your network signal stronger. Refer here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
Hi,
My samsung galaxy s3 is not getting updated to 4.3 or any other higher versions of android platform.
I am currently stuck on 4.1.2
Here are few details if you can help me out on how to update its android version but Officially
Model No: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband Version: I9300XXEMA5
Kernal Version: 3.0.31-1287119
[email protected] - 78 #1
SMP PREEMPT Fri Jun 28 00:40:06 KST
2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300XXEMF6
When i dial *#1234# code, these are the following details:
AP: I9300XXEMF6
CP: I9300XXEMA5
CSC: I9300JVEMF1
I have provided every detail i could possibly give, Please help me, all people around who got s3 on the internet are using 4.3 android version, i want to use it too, If my phone does not have any official update yet, when will i get it, how much more i have to wait!!!???
Tried to update your phone with samsung Kies? See this
pvtnelson said:
Tried to update your phone with samsung Kies? See this
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No it says it is the latest version, please help, no more experts on xda developers...
update through custom firmware
if you want you can update your os through cwm try the achidroid is better than the stock rom
shawnmychal said:
if you want you can update your os through cwm try the achidroid is better than the stock rom
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I dont want to root my phone, i have searched everywhere on the web, i can't find the version XXEMA5 baseband, what region my phone belongs too
Which country did you get your S3 from? Or which carrier? Some country/carrier might not providing the update yet. Check this list to see whether your S3 suppose to be getting the update or not.
nikctsh said:
Which country did you get your S3 from? Or which carrier? Some country/carrier might not providing the update yet. Check this list to see whether your S3 suppose to be getting the update or not.
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I bought this phone in Pakistan. I have told everything in detail, please help me, why is my s3 still saying you got the latest firmware installed. XEMf6 build number, XXEMA5 is baseband...
You have the latest firmware for YOUR phone you wait for your provider to update .
That is the official update .
Alternative .
If you want to update then you flash a stock rom for your region from sammobile or samsung-updates or xda stock rom thread .
If your region has not been updated then flash any stock rom and test .
Your baseband shows as Gulf Countries origin see faqs and guides .
STICKYS FAQS and GUIDES
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
JJEgan said:
You have the latest firmware for YOUR phone you wait for your provider to update .
That is the official update .
Alternative .
If you want to update then you flash a stock rom for your region from sammobile or samsung-updates or xda stock rom thread .
If your region has not been updated then flash any stock rom and test .
Your baseband shows as Gulf Countries origin see faqs and guides .
STICKYS FAQS and GUIDES
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
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Oh no, Just installed KIES, it says too that firmware is latest installed. It shows me the following details
PDA: MF6 / PHONE: MA5 / CSC: MF1 (AFG)
It means my phone is for Afghnistan region, i am stuck, i think i will never get an update if this phone belongs from there....
If you won't follow the advice given then no, you won't.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
rameez.ahmed said:
Oh no, Just installed KIES, it says too that firmware is latest installed. It shows me the following details
PDA: MF6 / PHONE: MA5 / CSC: MF1 (AFG)
It means my phone is for Afghnistan region, i am stuck, i think i will never get an update if this phone belongs from there....
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Please read JJEgan post above you! You can flash and test other stock roms from different regions with odin (you do not need to be rooted to do this) But if you want to do a full backup (nandroid) of your current rom then you need to be rooted, if you just want to save pictures/music just copy them to pc and flash via odin >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/guide-odin-flash-guide-t1671969 <<
rameez.ahmed said:
Oh no, Just installed KIES, it says too that firmware is latest installed. It shows me the following details
PDA: MF6 / PHONE: MA5 / CSC: MF1 (AFG)
It means my phone is for Afghnistan region, i am stuck, i think i will never get an update if this phone belongs from there....
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YOU DO NOT NEED TO ROOT TO INSTALL ANY OFFICIAL FIRMWARES JUST ENTER YOUR DEVICE GT-I9300 IN THE SEARCH BOX http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
rameez.ahmed said:
I bought this phone in Pakistan. I have told everything in detail, please help me, why is my s3 still saying you got the latest firmware installed. XEMf6 build number, XXEMA5 is baseband...
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If you can't upgrade through kies, ODIN will be your only choice, and you dont need to root your phone for that.
Hi everyone,
I'm in a conundrum. I've gone and soft-bricked my Samsung G3 I9300T and my attempts to flash it with various stock firmware have fallen flat. Can anyone offer me help or direct me to a thread (for dummies) for identifying which firmware would be suitable for my I9300 as I'm led to believe there are differences eg. ZSALED (Hong Kong) vs UBALE6 (Brazil).
Phone details:
Model: GT-I9300T
I've seen other threads posting AP, CP & CSC but I'm not sure how to obtain these details
I'm sorry for being ignorant. But many thanks for your time.
History of phone:
I purchased it off kogan a few years ago.
This is my first time rooting and flashing my S3 and everything's gone horribly wrong.
When I try to put it into recovery mode it will 'cycle' the Samsung Galaxy SIII title page but never reach recovery mode
I can put the phone into Download mode.
I've attempted to flash the phone with these firmwares:
-GT-I9300_TGY_I9300ZSALED_I9300OZSALED_I9300XXLEF.tar. md5
-CheckROM_V4_LG8.tar.md5 (from a thread: PM me if you'd like to know it)
-I9300XXUGMK6_I9300OXAGMK6_I9300XXUGMK6_HOME.tar.md 5
(I use Odin3 v3.04-3.09 to flash these but everytime I run into a Fail)
Hi,
Could someone direct me to a thread that'll teach me the notation of firmware. B/c I still don't understand: the meaning of the designations for PDA & CSC.
Example
Model: GT-I9300
Country: United Kingdom
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 2168382
Build date: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 12:07:41 +0000
Product Code: BTU
PDA: I9300XXUGMK6 (What does XX, UGMK6 mean?)
CSC: I9300OXAGMK6 (similarly, what does OX, AGMK6 refer to?)
MODEM: I9300XXUGMK6
And what's the difference between Samsung Galaxy SIII International (firmware) I9300XXEMC2 & I9300XXUGNB4? (XX means Australia, but what do EMC2 or UGNB4 mean?
Again I apologise if I irritate some of you. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Kinetik
Get the telecom xt jelly bean 4.3 rom
http://www.gpforums.co.nz/threads/451505/page1
Thanks for the reply, Darke. Would this NZ firmware still be compatible for a handset in Australia, Sydney? I'll give it a try anyway
Kinetik101 said:
Thanks for the reply, Darke. Would this NZ firmware still be compatible for a handset in Australia, Sydney? I'll give it a try anyway
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No reason why it shouldn't, its the same as the one infront of me. At any rate hopefully it repair your phone so you can maybe install your proper rom