Hi, I will be getting this phone today (i9100 unlocked) and have a couple of questions on how to proceed onwards. Any help would be greatly appreciated
1. What is the best firmware and rooted kernel for me to go on?
I want the absolute simpilest way to root my phone (total beginner) and I don't know what firmware I will have when I receive it, I also don't know if I should stay on a gingerbread firmware or go to ics? I also don't care if it is official or custom as long as I'm not sacraficing stability. If possible I would like a rom that is good for battery life. I also want to root my phone in the safest way. There are so many tutorials I didn't know where to start
2. What are some of the essential rooted apps and how do you install them? Through superuser or market?
3. What are the risks involved with a standard flashing/root because I'm getting my phone second hand I don't have warranty.
Thanks for all your help!
Edit: I just say a sticky saying not to ask what roms are the best so I'm sorry if I broke a rule. I just literally have no idea where to start, I've never even used android before. I've found so many methods of rooting and roms but most seem outdated. I would just like someone to point me in the right direction of the up to date way. Sorry if I'm really not supposed to ask!
1. What is the best firmware and rooted kernel for me to go on?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
2. What are some of the essential rooted apps and how do you install them? Through superuser or market?
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Superuser is not used to install apps, you would either download them from the market or manually install the .apks
3. What are the risks involved with a standard flashing/root because I'm getting my phone second hand I don't have warranty.
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Rooting your phone would void the warranty anyway and bricking is probably your biggest risk.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
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Thanks for the helpful post, now if you would be so kind to read the last paragraph of mine I would appreciate it.
Sry, didn't see the rest of your post, but is there an all in one sort of tutorial for this?
Sry, didn't see the rest of your post, but is there an all in one sort of tutorial for this?
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Yes. There are dozens, if all you wanted me to do was provide a link to a more comprehensive guide, why don't you just learn how to use Google for yourself?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=I9100+rooting
Most of these guides will contain everything you need to know to get started.
LithiumTheory said:
Yes. There are dozens, if all you wanted me to do was provide a link to a more comprehensive guide, why don't you just learn how to use Google for yourself?
Most of these guides will contain everything you need to know to get started.
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Believe me, I tried, but there are so many options, also, I've now decided to opt for a locked virgin i9100 bcause it was 50 bucks more for a new phone with the warranty, so what's the best way to unlock one? I think I recall a free app.
hey Guys,
I need Help please
I got a new S2 GT- I9100 10 days ago; it had a problem with the charger as it shut down once I connected the charger; so we changed the Firmware and the problem solved but since then the back button and home button doesn't work and when I receive or make a call I don't hear anything or the caller doesn't hear anything
we tried to change the firmware many times but still no solution
please help me guys it's a new phone and the shop I bought from told me he can't do anything as we changed the firmware
waiting for your help
Flash back original ROM and send it for RMA.
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Flash back original ROM and send it for RMA.
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Thanks for your reply
Could you please tell me more details about how I could do this
beauty.touty said:
Thanks for your reply
Could you please tell me more details about how I could do this
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hey dude please be more specific in ur posting of the issue.ur not that noob to provide the neccessary details of ur ROM version, kernel etc for people to help u out.
rather than doing that ur just weeping over here with just prsenting the issue, which in no way provide the data sufficient for people to help u out.
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hey dude please be more specific in ur posting of the issue.ur not that noob to provide the neccessary details of ur ROM version, kernel etc for people to help u out.
rather than doing that ur just weeping over here with just prsenting the issue, which in no way provide the data sufficient for people to help u out.
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sorry for being not specific but I wanna know what is "send it for RMA"; as I already got the original ROM and nothing change; still have the same problem
Could you please tell me what to do?
RMA = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_merchandise_authorization aka send it back where you bought it
If you have original ROM and no Yellow Triangle or increased custom counter (if yes use TriangleAway app), so they can't know you were messing with your phone then you can send it. Do wipe cache/data and factory reset.
Need a quick answer. Long story short: I rooted my Phone with CF-Root>Want to Un-root>Found a firmware (XXEMA2)>Downloaded it but, I am not sure that it's the right version for my GT-19300?>I typed *#1234# *To check my firmware*>It displays:
Version:
AP: 19300XXEMA2
CP: 19300XXELLA *Or was it this?*
CSC: 19300JVEMA1
So...Did i downloaded its official firmware or it was the (XEELLA) firmware i should have downloaded? Sorry for the english, English is not my first language. I just wanted to make sure, That i have downloaded the right version for my "Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300)" and would it be safe to flash it with this firmware, I downloaded? Thank you for taking your time for answering my question. It will be much appreciated.
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Need a quick answer. Long story short: I rooted my Phone with CF-Root>Want to Un-root>Found a firmware (XXEMA2)>Downloaded it but, I am not sure that it's the right version for my GT-19300?>I typed *#1234# *To check my firmware*>It displays:
Version:
AP: 19300XXEMA2
CP: 19300XXELLA *Or was it this?*
CSC: 19300JVEMA1
So...Did i downloaded its official firmware or it was the (XEELLA) firmware i should have downloaded? Sorry for the english, English is not my first language. I just wanted to make sure, That i have downloaded the right version for my "Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300)" and would it be safe to flash it with this firmware, I downloaded? Thank you for taking your time for answering my question. It will be much appreciated.
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Flashing is never 100% safe. You can find the most up to datefirmware for your carrier and region on sammobile.com.
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chrismast said:
Flashing is never 100% safe. You can find the most up to datefirmware for your carrier and region on sammobile.com.
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Thanks for the response, But that's not what i really asked for.
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Thanks for the response, But that's not what i really asked for.
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MA2 is your firmwares number. You can usually flash every firmware a long as it is for the I9300.
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chrismast said:
MA2 is your firmwares number. You can usually flash every firmware a long as it is for the I9300.
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But "Region" matters, right? I download this firmware because i couldn't find (XXELLA) Firmware [Region: Pak]. So i did some research but, I only found this firmware which was from my Region. So would it be safe to flash this firmware or should i find the (XXELLA) Firmware for my S3 (GT-I9300)? *Which i can't seem to find*. Thanks for quick response.
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But "Region" matters, right? I download this firmware because i couldn't find (XXELLA) Firmware [Region: Pak]. So i did some research but, I only found this firmware which was from my Region. So would it be safe to flash this firmware or should i find the (XXELLA) Firmware for my S3 (GT-I9300)? *Which i can't seem to find*. Thanks for quick response.
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Region doesn't matter, only if you want ota updates you need a matching region and csc if I am not wrong. But anyway you can flash any new version via Odin as well, hence I wouldn't bother with it.
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Dark Apparition said:
But "Region" matters, right? I download this firmware because i couldn't find (XXELLA) Firmware [Region: Pak]. So i did some research but, I only found this firmware which was from my Region. So would it be safe to flash this firmware or should i find the (XXELLA) Firmware for my S3 (GT-I9300)? *Which i can't seem to find*. Thanks for quick response.
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If u want to untroot your phone and return to stock then u should find the rom for your region , press *#1234# and if supersu opens just press the back button once then u should see your phone info , write everything that u see thee AP CSC CP and tell us were did u buy your phone .
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Region doesn't matter, only if you want ota updates you need a matching region and csc if I am not wrong. But anyway you can flash any new version via Odin as well, hence I wouldn't bother with it.
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Yes, I want OTA update's. Still doesn't answer my question. Thanks anyways.
Question has still not been solved, Please post an answer if you are sure about it. Thank you.
Fygaroo said:
If u want to untroot your phone and return to stock then u should find the rom for your region , press *#1234# and if supersu opens just press the back button once then u should see your phone info , write everything that u see thee AP CSC CP and tell us were did u buy your phone .
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You really didn't bother to look at the topic once? All the information that is needed is up there, My friend.
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You really didn't bother to look at the topic once? All the information that is needed is up there, My friend.
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I saw it m8 i just thought you made some mistake when u wrote your info , and i need to know were did he bought the phone so i could search the sammobile for your firmware or is there some other way to search trough sammobile without knowing the country code ?
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I saw it m8 i just thought he made some mistake and i need to know were did he bought the phone so i could search the sammobile for his firmware or is there some other way to search trough sam?
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As i listed up there "[PAK]" that means [Pakistan] "Region". I am not sure what firmware is needed? The one i downloaded or the other one that i can't seem to find. Please don't tell me to go to "Sammobile.com" because i can't acces it i don't know why...Vola, now i can acces "Sammobile.com" *Wierd, it wasnt opening a few hours ago but now it did* So anyways, Its not about Downloading the firmware i just want the QUESTION TO BE PROPERLY ANSWERED Which is *That did i downloaded the Right Firmware Or should I download the Other Firmware?* The question is so simple why you people can't seem to understand it? Are you guys even staying at topic? The question is not about "What firmware i need to download", The question is "What firmware is to be used to RE-return to my Stock Firmware, I had". I will wait for 'Senior member' to reply, Anyways thank you guys.
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As i listed up there "[PAK]" that means [Pakistan] "Region". I am not sure what firmware is needed? The one i downloaded or the other one that i can't seem to find. Please don't tell me to go to "Sammobile.com" because i can't acces it i don't know why...Vola, now i can acces "Sammobile.com" *Wierd, it wasnt opening a few hours ago but now it did* So anyways, Its not about Downloading the firmware i just want the QUESTION TO BE PROPERLY ANSWERED Which is *That did i downloaded the Right Firmware Or should I download the Other Firmware?* The question is so simple why you people can't seem to understand it? Are you guys even staying at topic? The question is not about "What firmware i need to download", The question is "What firmware is to be used to RE-return to my Stock Firmware, I had". I will wait for 'Senior member' to reply, Anyways thank you guys.
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First of all. For someone who is looking for help your tone is offensive and discouraging to those that might be able to help. If the question is indeed so simple as you ask then why are you asking the question in the first place.
Second of all, the reason people ask you to look at sammobile is because you can select the region that you are in and/or bought the handset from and would be able to check for yourself if you have indeed downloaded the correct firmware for Pakistan.
Sammobile is down at the minute and will be back up at any minute. They Tweeted this 20minutes ago.
Drew071
drew071 said:
First of all. For someone who is looking for help your tone is offensive and discouraging to those that might be able to help. If the question is indeed so simple as you ask then why are you asking the question in the first place.
Second of all, the reason people ask you to look at sammobile is because you can select the region that you are in and/or bought the handset from and would be able to check for yourself if you have indeed downloaded the correct firmware for Pakistan.
Sammobile is down at the minute and will be back up at any minute. They Tweeted this 20minutes ago.
Drew071
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I am trying to be clear with you guys, The guys who replied, Really did not get the point i was trying to make, but i tried to make my point as clear to understand in each post but still they weren't clear about a simple question? i just want to save there time and mine. And for you, My friend are you somekind of defender or what, If they didn't argued on anything so why you and about my tone, so you think i am the bad one here, If i was i wouldn't have said "Thank's" in every post and rage all over, Wouldn't i?. "I really appreciate your answer's/opinion's and taking your time to answer my question, I am really gratefull to all of you guys who replied, Sorry for wasting your precious time" *This goes to all* But, Still i haven't recieved any response anywhere near my question.
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I am trying to be clear with you guys, The guys who replied, Really did not get the point i was trying to make, but i tried to make my point as clear to understand in each post but still they weren't clear about a simple question? i just want to save there time and mine. And for you, My friend are you somekind of defender or what, If they didn't argued on anything so why you and about my tone, so you think i am the bad one here, If i was i wouldn't have said "Thank's" in every post and rage all over, Wouldn't i?. "I really appreciate your answer's/opinion's and taking your time to answer my question, I am really gratefull to all of you guys who replied, Sorry for wasting your precious time" *This goes to all* But, Still i haven't recieved any response anywhere near my question.
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I apologise if i have misunderstood what you have wrote but it is just how what you have wrote comes across.
Anyway, was your phone branded or unbranded when you bought it?
I have just had a think aswell. If you want to revert to complete stock unrooted, you could do it using kies firmware/update utility under tools. If you type the model as GT-I9300 and enter your device serial number (under battery, not imei) and connect your phone in download mode, kies will flash the correct firmware that that device shipped with.
I would help with the correct version but sammobile is still down and that is the site to help pinpoint the correct version details which you are asking for.
Drew071
drew071 said:
I apologise if i have misunderstood what you have wrote but it is just how what you have wrote comes across.
Anyway, was your phone branded or unbranded when you bought it?
I have just had a think aswell. If you want to revert to complete stock unrooted, you could do it using kies firmware/update utility under tools. If you type the model as GT-I9300 and enter your device serial number (under battery, not imei) and connect your phone in download mode, kies will flash the correct firmware that that device shipped with.
I would help with the correct version but sammobile is still down and that is the site to help pinpoint the correct version details which you are asking for.
Drew071
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No need to apologize, I was bit harsh there for which i apolgize to you all. To the topic: I would try Samsung Kies, but the software crashes my (Window's) which unfortunately, I had to uninstall it. Well, i can wait untill the 'Sammobile' website is up again. Sorry for my english, If you are not clear with anything, Please ask freely.
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No need to apologize, I was bit harsh there for which i apolgize to you all. To the topic: I would try Samsung Kies, but the software crashes my (Window's) which unfortunately, I had to uninstall it. Well, i can wait untill the 'Sammobile' website is up again. Sorry for my english, If you are not clear with anything, Please ask freely.
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if you are having kies issues, try uninstalling, restart you computer, and then reinstall by right clicking and selecting "run as administrator" it usaully does the trick for me.
drew071
drew071 said:
if you are having kies issues, try uninstalling, restart you computer, and then reinstall by right clicking and selecting "run as administrator" it usaully does the trick for me.
drew071
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There is no other way around? I have issues with my PC too, I dont have spare "Windows CD" So i am afraid if something happens, I will lose all my data. I know about Backup and stuff, But it will probably take alot more time.
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There is no other way around? I have issues with my PC too, I dont have spare "Windows CD" I am afraid if something happens, I will lose my data. I know about Backup and stuff, But it will probably take alot more time.
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Here is the firmware information for a stock unbranded Pakistan GT-I9300. This is what would have been shipped on the device when it was manufactured.
Product Code: GT-I9300MBDPAK
Version: Android 4.0.4
HIDSWVER: I9300XXALE9/I9300OJVALE9/I9300XXLE8/I9300XXALE9
I can not find the latest update for your region atm. But this firmware would be the right one for your region.
It is ICS though. you could install this and then OTA update your device.
Drew071
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I've found this also. It contains details of Pakistan 4.1.1 firmware.
http://www.geekyandroid.com/2012/10...s-download-stock-roms-jelly-bean-ics.html?m=1
Drew071
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drew071 said:
Here is the firmware information for a stock unbranded Pakistan GT-I9300. This is what would have been shipped on the device when it was manufactured.
Product Code: GT-I9300MBDPAK
Version: Android 4.0.4
HIDSWVER: I9300XXALE9/I9300OJVALE9/I9300XXLE8/I9300XXALE9
I can not find the latest update for your region atm. But this firmware would be the right one for your region.
It is ICS though. you could install this and then OTA update your device.
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Ah, I really appreciate you came up with something. So, should i search and download this firmware *Which i don't know, where to download!* and are you sure this is the "Stock Firmware for my region?" And about the one i download, What about that? Thanks mate and Sorry for alot of question, Just want to make sure i download the right firmware so i am out of these trouble's.
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Ah, I really appreciate you came up with something. So, should i search and download this firmware *Which i don't know, where to download!* and are you sure this is the "Stock Firmware for my region?" And about the one i download, What about that? Thanks mate and Sorry for alot of question, Just want to make sure i download the right firmware so i am out of these trouble's.
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In the link I've posted if you search you wok find a link to Pakistan firmware. If your device is a Pakistan unbranded Rom then that file will restore a complete stock system.
Before you flash, turn off your phone and hold volume dwn, home and power. Then press the up arrow once in download mode. Look at the Flash count abs make sure it's 0 or reads stock or official next to the status. If it doesn't reboot your phone and use triangle away which is in the forum and remove the Flash count. Then Flash your rom via odin.
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Hi there hope this is easy for you all.
Have a gt-i9300 and purchased an unlock code (I realise I didn't have to do this but hey ho)
Phone accepts all SIM cards.
Imei is same as underneath battery.
Phone will not call or send a text?
Says not connected to network?
Never flashed phone or messed around only purchased this week eBay job?
Can you help please easy English I don't understand phones at all
Many thanks
Nathan
Nathanlamb said:
Hi there hope this is easy for you all.
Have a gt-i9300 and purchased an unlock code (I realise I didn't have to do this but hey ho)
Phone accepts all SIM cards.
Imei is same as underneath battery.
Phone will not call or send a text?
Says not connected to network?
Never flashed phone or messed around only purchased this week eBay job?
Can you help please easy English I don't understand phones at all
Many thanks
Nathan
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flash the latest stock firmware of your region via odin.
Reads like you have failed to set up your message centre .Contact your network for details .
sriram231092 said:
flash the latest stock firmware of your region via odin.
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That might be a bit too technical :silly:
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That might be a bit too technical :silly:
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For some yes as it means reading the instructions .
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For some yes as it means reading the instructions .
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Any need to take the mick?
I can read thank you!
I'm sure there are many things you may not know the answer too I'm simply asking for advice not looking for a keyboard junkie to protest!
So I will look to learn Odin flash.
I have downloaded latest Odin
I have downloaded kites for samsung.
Where is the best place to get the software I need to put on phone(rom kernel )
Many thanks
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Any need to take the mick?
I can read thank you!
>>>>>Not very well it seems as that was not a reply to you .
So I will look to learn Odin flash.
I have downloaded latest Odin
I have downloaded kites for samsung.
Where is the best place to get the software I need to put on phone(rom kernel )
>>>>Above has nothing to do with your problem and it looks like my post did apply .
Please read the faqs and guides all the information is posted for you .
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I answered you have failed to set up message centre get the details from the network . That is the usual standard reply to your problem its up to you to ignore it or not .
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Goto Settings/more settings/mobile networks, check that your APN is configured correctly for your network provider. You can normally find the correct settings on their website or via Google. Probably best to reboot afterwards
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HELLO HELP NEEDED
My sisters S3 i9300, never been rooted just got stuck on the Samsung S3 i9300 logo..
How do I go about it since I cant confirm the stock Rom or firmware to download. I cant get to the screen to check the country specific code. I can get to download mode and all it shows is
Odin mode
Product name: Gt-i9300
Custom binary download: 0
Current Binary:samsung official
System status: official
Please what is the way forward
Sorry I had to start a new thread for this....jux cant find the solution anywhere. My apologies
freexrythem said:
HELLO HELP NEEDED
My sisters S3 i9300, never been rooted just got stuck on the Samsung S3 i9300 logo..
How do I go about it since I cant confirm the stock Rom or firmware to download. I cant get to the screen to check the country specific code. I can get to download mode and all it shows is
Odin mode
Product name: Gt-i9300
Custom binary download: 0
Current Binary:samsung official
System status: official
Please what is the way forward
Sorry I had to start a new thread for this....jux cant find the solution anywhere. My apologies
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What is it you would like to do? Keep it stock or root it?
start into recovery and do FactoryReset & WipeCache
Did that several times.. still stuck on the logo...
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What is it you would like to do? Keep it stock or root it?
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Maybe rooted, just so that I can flash a good stock custom rom... that is debloated, deoxed, good battery, camera etc...I may need suggestion wirh that one too....
I really appreciate u guys replying. .. thnx
You have bigger problems to solve first.
Go to sammobile.com and download the latest stock firmware for your own country.
Follow the instructions on how to flash with odin.
If the flash works then factory reset in recovery, before you try to boot.
If the flash fails then you may find the reason it suddenly stopped working.
Thank u for your response.
Thats the main problem I have. The phone is being used in Ghana now. I could have checked if could get to at lest the screen.
How can I check for the country when the fone wont get me to the screen. On top of that... its stocked and not rooted!
Root is not needed for flashing stock firmware.
Original country is irrelevant, use your own.
Okay sir, will proceed and get back to u...I appreciate the suggestions.
Once you have done what @boomboomer has said then we can help you with rooting and rom's, that is if you still want to root it.
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Original country is irrelevant, use your own.
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Firmware MUST coincide with the original one, otherwise possibly bricking.
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Firmware MUST coincide with the original one, otherwise possibly bricking.
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but I dont know the original firmware that came with it. What I do know is that.... its never been rooted or flashed before when bought
Go to a SamsungStore. Perhaps they can find out the country-code by the codes on the label behind the battery. But perhaps there are still other&better idea's...
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Firmware MUST coincide with the original one, otherwise possibly bricking.
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No, this isn't true.
Only the model number of firmware must match the phone to avoid brick. CSC makes no difference and even region lock is irrelevant, if it worked in that country before.
Make sure you understand details yourself before advising others, although you did no harm in this case.
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No, this isn't true.
Only the model number of firmware must match the phone to avoid brick. CSC makes no difference and even region lock is irrelevant, if it worked in that country before.
Make sure you understand details yourself before advising others, although you did no harm in this case.
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Okay I got it working one 4.3....thanx so much everyone. Now I wanna root and find a Rom that gives me max battery life...close to the stock as possible and also better camera quality. Also debloated....
Suggestion: NCS-ROM 8.1
Use it since 1 year and return always after trying another rom.
Thank you...will try that one too....am open to other suggestions too.... Roms close to stock but optimized for speed, debloated and very stable.