i am using s3 gi9300. int version
When i brought the cell its on 4.1.1 then i upgraded to 4.3 by odin, After that the sim card is not recognized and the IME no. is changed, Then form a shop I made it to ics, and every thing is fine, But now i want to upgrade to 4.2 but I'm afraid i again caught in to SIM error issues (SIM not registered) , Many times i tried to upgrade to 4.2 by custom roms but it always shows SIM error after upgrading, although people in the mobile market also upgrade to ICS not to 4.2, Please guide me what to do to upgrade to 4.2 with out issues , or i have to go to stock so that i may upgrade OTA official up gradation ?
Read the efs sticky thread in general forum, hundreds of similar posts from people who have damaged efs folder.
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Mastermindsaifee said:
i am using s3 gi9300. int version
When i brought the cell its on 4.1.1 then i upgraded to 4.3 by odin, After that the sim card is not recognized and the IME no. is changed, Then form a shop I made it to ics, and every thing is fine, But now i want to upgrade to 4.2 but I'm afraid i again caught in to SIM error issues (SIM not registered) , Many times i tried to upgrade to 4.2 by custom roms but it always shows SIM error after upgrading, although people in the mobile market also upgrade to ICS not to 4.2, Please guide me what to do to upgrade to 4.2 with out issues , or i have to go to stock so that i may upgrade OTA official up gradation ?
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I would suggest taking a long hard read of THIS thread first though before doing anything drastic or giving up, it could be something simple like the modem you are using
Maybe a Baseband Problem??
Tessmaster said:
Maybe a Baseband Problem??
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potentially yes, as rolling back the new modem to the older ones loses imei and baseband, like i say i cant promise that this will work but it may explain your issues
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Hi,
I just bought S3 GTI9300 unlocked phone from amazon and this being my second phone and to save some dollars i am going with prepaid option and NO data plan.
Samsung USA Support say that they won't support this phone as it is not manufactured in US and probably Kies may not detect any software upgrades.
Can some one confirm the same and in case if it is true then what are my options for upgrades with out a Data plan when Andriod 4.1 - Jelly Bean is released for S3.
Appreciate your help on this.
You can flash whatever custom rom you like when jb hits.. There will be stock roms from samfirmware etc to just download and flash with odin, no worries
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Thank You
Thank you very much for your reply and advice .I will open the package now
it's international sgs3. sure there will be stock rom for OUR device for JB.
Kies or OTA should recognize the phone and offer firmware updates .
Firmware will be for the original product code and location ..
jje
It worked.
Hi JJEgan,
I opened the package today and inserted the prepaid sim card and it worked and moreover in an hour I was able to connect to Kies thru home wifi and it detected the software upgrades and applied 24MB of the same.
Thank You for your post and it worked as you mentioned.Can you please clarify if Jelly Bean will also be detected the same way as it detected the firmware or they are both different.
Appreciate your help on this.
vravik said:
Hi JJEgan,
I opened the package today and inserted the prepaid sim card and it worked and moreover in an hour I was able to connect to Kies thru home wifi and it detected the software upgrades and applied 24MB of the same.
Thank You for your post and it worked as you mentioned.Can you please clarify if Jelly Bean will also be detected the same way as it detected the firmware or they are both different.
Appreciate your help on this.
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You will get the JB update when it comes out. And this will be available on KIES as well as OTA(if Samsung releases it OTA as well). It does not matter where you Galaxy S3 is located, it only matters where it is from.
Thank you very much
Thank you for your response.That really answered my main concern about buying a international unlocked phone.
Note:In my previous reply i mentioned Kies but actually update was from OTA.
Hi guys...
Well today I first time used Kies. It was just for curiosity as I do all things via Odin.
However, I encountered strange thing. My SGS II got upgrade (from 4.0.3 >4.0.4), which is strange as Software Update in the phone kept saying No Update. So I let it do the business and the plugged in my SGS III and surprise : NOT SUPPORTED via Kies.
Not a big deal, as I said using Odin, but it's strange , isn't, that newest device and not supported.
Anyone had similar "experience" ???
Attached pics from both devices.
Note : noticed that the SIM lock status code ( *#7465625#) doesn't work anymore on both phones. Is there something "hidden" in 4.0.4 fw?
Do you have a custom rom installed? Because I had kies installed from when I had my sgs 1 and plugged in my gs 3 and it worked no problems ,offered to update my firmware but I did it OTA with wifi.
The only time I have seen the problem that your having is when i had custom or roms from another country installed, Unless your kies installation is corrupted which I doubt because it is working for your sgs2.
I also updated my s3 with no problems via kies before I custom I applied custom Rom perhaps try reinstalling kies/check for updates
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ralliart3 said:
Do you have a custom rom installed? Because I had kies installed from when I had my sgs 1 and plugged in my gs 3 and it worked no problems ,offered to update my firmware but I did it OTA with wifi.
The only time I have seen the problem that your having is when i had custom or roms from another country installed, Unless your kies installation is corrupted which I doubt because it is working for your sgs2.
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Hi, no custom ROM installed. I got my S III from Vodafone. What I did straight out of box was flashing generic (not branded) ROM via Odin. Phone is OK, with great battery life, however I noticed another thing - it's working on G rather than H+ (I have full coverage)...
zaware said:
I also updated my s3 with no problems via kies before I custom I applied custom Rom perhaps try reinstalling kies/check for updates
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Kies is up to date. when run it it came up with New version notification so I updated it prior to upgrading phones.
aspot72 said:
Hi, no custom ROM installed. I got my S III from Vodafone. What I did straight out of box was flashing generic (not branded) ROM via Odin. Phone is OK, with great battery life, however I noticed another thing - it's working on G rather than H+ (I have full coverage)...
And another thing, with S II... After updating with Kies its serial number is all 0's...
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May be flashing the rebranded version is causing this. There has to be some mis-match happening. Kies simply wouldn't say that simply.
By serial number, you mean IMEI???
123shree said:
May be flashing the rebranded version is causing this. There has to be some mis-match happening. Kies simply wouldn't say that simply.
By serial number, you mean IMEI???
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Hi, no IMEI is ok thanks God :angel: , but serial number is changed. It's in the About phone - Status - and scroll down. It's second last option...
Kies and Mountain Lion
I purchased a new galaxy S3 yesterday, 4 August to compare this device against my iPhone 4s.
I downloaded the latest version of Kies from Samsung's site and attempted to install it on my iMac running the Mountain Lion OS.
It would not load and came up with a message that Kies for MAC only supports up to OS 10.7
I have Googled the problem and it seems to be a common problem on ML 10.8
Hopefully Samsung come up with an update a.s.a.p
Any suggestions?
can't backup gs3 with Kies, it stucks when the backup starts. any suggestions?
I tried to update kies, it happens with stock rom too.
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Do you have a custom rom installed? Because I had kies installed from when I had my sgs 1 and plugged in my gs 3 and it worked no problems ,offered to update my firmware but I did it OTA with wifi.
The only time I have seen the problem that your having is when i had custom or roms from another country installed, Unless your kies installation is corrupted which I doubt because it is working for your sgs2.
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Man, you was right . The problem was that I had ROM for different country (NEE). Now flashed latest ROM with correct country code (BTU) and all OK. Kies recognized the phone and confirmed it has the latest official ROM available.Right now doing Restore to see if Kies can be usefull in the future
oookram said:
can't backup gs3 with Kies, it stucks when the backup starts. any suggestions?
I tried to update kies, it happens with stock rom too.
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Its not stuck , depends on the size of your stuff it may look as "frozen" but need few minutes... My back up is about 9.8 GB and it took 5-7 minutes to start back up process. Same for restore...
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I purchased a new galaxy S3 yesterday, 4 August to compare this device against my iPhone 4s.
I downloaded the latest version of Kies from Samsung's site and attempted to install it on my iMac running the Mountain Lion OS.
It would not load and came up with a message that Kies for MAC only supports up to OS 10.7
I have Googled the problem and it seems to be a common problem on ML 10.8
Hopefully Samsung come up with an update a.s.a.p
Any suggestions?
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You answered your own question
Kies supports MAC til 10.7 and Lion is 10.8... So only thing you need is patience till Samsung release update which is compatible with Mac ML.
But why you need Kies??? Just used it first time today, but not impressed. Did back up, but Restore "missed" apps, however the rest is ok (pics, music etc).
If you wanna flash different/custom ROM use Odin...
Hello guys!
I have Galaxy S3 I9300 GSMH.
It's unbranded, i made a research in the forum and it's supposed to be a factory unlocked phone. following the coment "But as such there is no restriction to use any ROM for any country if your device is unlocked(carrier restriction free)" by dr.ketan in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1801022
My actual firmware installed is the UBBLG2. It's running ICS 4.0.4.
So, here is the thing, I need to know if I can stall any Official Firmware from Samsung with Jelly Bean 4.1.1.
1. What Official firmware should I install?
2. Should I change the CSC too? indicated in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646610
3. Can I install the latest Firmware from the I9300UBBLG2 - ICS 4.0.4? Or do I need to update to another firmware version before going for the 4.1.1?
5. will this affect future update notifications by Samsung and Android?
Looking at these site and post we know the lastest firmware is I9300XXDLIB. Should I go with this one?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646610
Will be this useful to root 4.1.1? http://getmovil.com/android/galaxy-s3-root/
Last thing. OR should I wait for the 4.1.1 release to this baseband version I9300UBBLG2 ?
Take care guys and thanks for all your help.
regency027 said:
Hello guys!
I have Galaxy S3 I9300 GSMH.
It's unbranded, i made a research in the forum and it's supposed to be a factory unlocked phone. following the coment "But as such there is no restriction to use any ROM for any country if your device is unlocked(carrier restriction free)" by dr.ketan in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1801022
My actual firmware installed is the UBBLG2. It's running ICS 4.0.4.
So, here is the thing, I need to know if I can stall any Official Firmware from Samsung with Jelly Bean 4.1.1.
YES
1. What Official firmware should I install?
Only one JB official the Polish release .
2. Should I change the CSC too? indicated in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646610
If you want to or have network problems .
3. Can I install the latest Firmware from the I9300UBBLG2 - ICS 4.0.4?
You can but why //
Or do I need to update to another firmware version before going for the 4.1.1?
No
5. will this affect future update notifications by Samsung and Android?
Yes no updates
Will be this useful to root 4.1.1? http://getmovil.com/android/galaxy-s3-root/
Use root from XDA only see the INDEX.
Last thing. OR should I wait for the 4.1.1 release to this baseband version I9300UBBLG2 ?
It will not be released its ICS .
jje
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Thanks for your reply JJEgan
so to make a complete picture we got.
1. I can install JB 4.1.1 Official Firmware Polish Release.
2. I don't have to change the CSC. That must remain untouched.
3. Why will this affect future updates if it is a Official Firmware used on a Factory unlocked I9300? so I won't ever get updates for bug fixes and improvements? How will I handle that?
And
4. JB is supposed to be released on the international Galaxy S3. Why do you say it's never coming to my baseband? being this a international factory unlocked.
5. I've seen too many people in the forum having issues installing JB in their Galaxy S3 like battery drain, Wi-Fi issues etc. That's why question #3. Will i have these issues too with no bug fix updates?
Thanks
regency027 said:
Thanks for your reply JJEgan
so to make a complete picture we got.
1. I can install JB 4.1.1 Official Firmware Polish Release.
YES
2. I don't have to change the CSC. That must remain untouched.
You dont have to no must remain untouched .
3. Why will this affect future updates if it is a Official Firmware used on a Factory unlocked I9300? so I won't ever get updates for bug fixes and improvements? How will I handle that?
Same way as you are now updating via XDA .
And
4. JB is supposed to be released on the international Galaxy S3.
It is being rolled out .
Why do you say it's never coming to my baseband?
Baseband is nothing to do with firmware .
5. I've seen too many people in the forum having issues installing JB in their Galaxy S3 like battery drain, Wi-Fi issues etc. That's why question #3. Will i have these issues too with no bug fix updates?
Your choice make your mind up wait for official update for your phone and as you don't understand the basics that may be best .
Or read and learn and flash stock rom from XDA ,
jje
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Thank again for your help, I don't want to bother you, but you make me feel confused.
First you told me that JB 4.1.1 "will not be released its ICS ."
But you do not clarify Why this official firmware from Samsung does affect future updates. I mean the Reason. WHY?
And then you do not answers my question and just told me "Your choice make your mind up wait for official update for your phone and as you don't understand the basics that may be best ." even when you said before "will not be released its ICS ."
If there is something else i should know please point me in the right direction, i just want to know and learn more to be sure before installing because it doesn't make sense installing JB if you wont ever get updates from Samsung or android for bug fixes and improvement updates.
Sorry if I'm bothering you, don't take it personal.
Repeat you need to read and learn .
Update path official via Kies or OTA OK .
No problem whenever the update is released for your phone you get it .
Alternative via XDA and flash stock rom on day of release no waiting or custom rom .
Example official JB you let us say six weeks wait .
XDA has stock JB released for Poland you can install that .
But you may then lose your official upgrade path as the codes no longer match as you do not have official firmware for your phone .
First you told me that JB 4.1.1 "will not be released its ICS >> no sorry you are confused .
Official Kies and OTA upgrades are not part of XDA .
BASICS SGS3 I9300 International Only .
ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535
INDEX ROMS ETC .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674286
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
WIKI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III/GT-I9300
hi,
i have the same phone the I9300gsmh and it died 3 month. and for 3 month now i try to get a repair...
do you know where the phone come? which country ? or how i can get a repair ??
thanks
bobzer said:
hi,
i have the same phone the I9300gsmh and it died 3 month. and for 3 month now i try to get a repair...
do you know where the phone come? which country ? or how i can get a repair ??
thanks
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Samsung service centre .
jje
samsung USA, canada and UK don't know my phone and can't tell me from where is my phone ...
i have to find by myself from where is the phone to call the correct service...
that's 3 month now i already sent the phone in uk they kept it for 2 1/2 month for nothing... I get it back without be repaired and i payed about 100$ of shipping fees (A/R) because it's not a pone from UE
help me please, if anyone can...
bobzer said:
samsung USA, canada and UK don't know my phone and can't tell me from where is my phone ...
i have to find by myself from where is the phone to call the correct service...
that's 3 month now i already sent the phone in uk they kept it for 2 1/2 month for nothing... I get it back without be repaired and i payed about 100$ of shipping fees (A/R) because it's not a pone from UE
help me please, if anyone can...
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Hong Kong probably
HI guys I lost my original Samsung gs3 stock rom, when I flashed a new Rom "checkrom evo v6" I'm a novice in operating android phones, I didn't have a clue about backing up and my warranty being void by customizing my phone. I have searched every website with the hope of downloading stock rom related to my phone to no avail.I'm in desperate need of having my phone unrooted and going back to the way it was. Pls respond in layman terms
chucky17ng said:
HI guys I lost my original Samsung gs3 stock rom, when I flashed a new Rom "checkrom evo v6" I'm a novice in operating android phones, I didn't have a clue about backing up and my warranty being void by customizing my phone. I have searched every website with the hope of downloading stock rom related to my phone to no avail.I'm in desperate need of having my phone unrooted and going back to the way it was. Pls respond in layman terms
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Depending on your carrier/country, you may find what you are looking for here: at sammobile.
Sorry, I am newly registered here so cannot yet post links, so here is the butchered version wwwDOTsammobileDOTcomSLASHfirmwareSLASH
Red Hal said:
Depending on your carrier/country, you may find what you are looking for here: at sammobile.
Sorry, I am newly registered here so cannot yet post links, so here is the butchered version wwwDOTsammobileDOTcomSLASHfirmwareSLASH
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Thanks for your response, first my region is ireland, and I did check Sammobile, the firmware link on the website seem to be for registered members only. Tried registering several times but for some strange reason it keeps failing. I would like to know if I could do same download through Samsung kiers and the difference between a stock Rom and a stock firmware? Thanks
chucky17ng said:
Thanks for your response, first my region is ireland, and I did check Sammobile, the firmware link on the website seem to be for registered members only. Tried registering several times but for some strange reason it keeps failing. I would like to know if I could do same download through Samsung kiers and the difference between a stock Rom and a stock firmware? Thanks
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What is the name of your Irish provider?
gee2012 said:
What is the name of your Irish provider?
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I'm on the 3IE network, and running the jellybean 4.1.1, I've it unlocked all these before I rooted my device.
Both 4.1.2 and 4.1.1 (and everything before that) are available on SamMobile for your phone.
I still can't post links so you'll have to de-butcher this, but that'll take you to a listing of firmwares for your country/carrier. Choose the one you want!
wwwDOTsammobileDOTcom/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9300&pcode=3IE&os=1&type=1#firmware
Sorry chucky17ng, I didn't read your post properly. For your purposes there is no practical difference between "firmware" and "ROM". And no, if you have rooted then Kies will bomb out saying your device has been modified.
Your best bet is to grab the firmware once your registration goes through (or source it somewhere else), drop the file onto your phone, then flash it with mobile Odin.
There are other ways, but I know that one works.
chucky17ng said:
I'm on the 3IE network, and running the jellybean 4.1.1, I've it unlocked all these before I rooted my device.
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brother download here and flash via odin, be happy.
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/188225509/ea568b6/I9300XXELL4_I93003IEELL1_3IE.zip.html
i bought a s3 GT-9300 in used.i knew nothing abt android world..the os was 4.1.2 so i upgraded to 4.3 {I9300XXUGMK7}. i belongs to pakistan.after that not registered on network but IME was ok.. i knew nothing so i Google it i found that its lock due to unofficial firmware which was for isreal i guess.
mean while i found that ariza patch can fix that problem.so i rooted and inserted ariza patch .after that my IME changed to null.so i decided to again install same I9300XXUGMK7.it backs my IME.after that i decided to downgrade to pakistan offical frameware from sam mobile.when i do that .it changes my ime to 0049.....so i againupgrade to 4.3(so it can take back my IME) and bring to repair man.he take handsome amount from me that is 35 USD..and he downgrade it 4.1.2 and changed everything that is build no scs etct.the pic are attched i found my cell rooted with cmw.(screenshot attched)
NOW the problem is he said i cant upgrade to 4.3 which is not released in pak officaly yet but whenever it will launched officially i cant upgrade it.i will only able to upgarde newer than 4.3(it mean year or more)
i am afraid of ariza patch .i downloaded official firmware for pak and i wants to install that but i am afraid that if i would that it will again corrupt my efs folder.and again i have to spend 30 USD.
NOW THE QUESTIONS ARE
CAN I ABLE TO GET RID OFF ARIZA PATCH AND INSTALL OFFICIAL FIRMWARE FOR PAKISTAN SO I CAN UPGRADE WHEN 4.3 LAUNCHED IN PAK BY KIES?
OR SHOULD I STOP AND DO LET IT GO AND USED 4.1.2.
(AFTER THIS I GOOGLE EVERYTHING THAT IS KERNAL IME EFS PID ODIN.AND GATHER SMART KNOWDLGE OF WHAT I HAVE DONE.
SO CAN ANYBODY GUIDE ME PLZ.)
I READ THREAD HERE THAT I CAN REST FACTORY ROM ETC WITH S3.I NEED HELP
If you update or flash a stock firmware you will break all the patches and unlock, if the handset is network locked..
There is no real solution to a broken efs folder apart from restoring a backup, from before it was broken.
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So it mean i will alwys stuck on 4.1.2?
Hi there brother from pakistan. Is your imei now intact? How about your serial number? Is it 0000?
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hierarchy666 said:
Hi there brother from pakistan. Is your imei now intact? How about your serial number? Is it 0000?
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Well .right now.no. i have valid ime .but when i try to uograde or downgardw it changes to 0049....