Hi,
i need help plz to update my x10i to 2.1...
i don't know any thing about rooting and i don't know how it even works, or what it does
i saw many links here about this issue but i wanna a step by step tutorial
so here is my phone data if it helps
model number : x10i
frimware version : 1.6
baseband version :1.1.31
build number :R2BA026
so i wanna help in what exactly i have to do., and which files i have to download ?
Best Regards
Open the SEUS.
Update
Load phone in flash mode
Update
Profit?
It is super easy.
Goodluck
b00f said:
Open the SEUS.
Update
Load phone in flash mode
Update
Profit?
It is super easy.
Goodluck
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sadly SEUS tells me any time i connect to it ..that i have latest update !!!
From what you have said it seems the 2.1 isnt out on your network, I'm going to assume your phone is branded. By that i mean, locked to your provider with a customised firmware. If you cannot wait i suggest rooting and debranding, i believe you can visit this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793 . thats the one i used as i am also rather noobish, however its easy to follow and will flash 2.1 on your phone.
Hope this helps
@puremods -
from your arc unlock screen -
press the following keys
Menu back back menu
back menu menu back
go into the service info menu..
go into model info..
tell us what it says in there...
^ guy above me, i have the same problem im not very tech savvy but i did the secret menu thing and it said
country: Singapore
Carrier: Singtel
anyway, Im on T-Mobile USA, and i heard there is update out (2.1) in Singapore, but my phone says its up to date its still on 020 firmware.
is there a way to update to 2.1 without rooting, i heard of the flash tool but the guy didn't give very clear instructions.
so if someone can link me to that thread and also give me VERY detailed instructions it would be greatly appreciated.
i worked in a college cafeteria for a year just to save up enough money for my x10 and im not going to risk bricking it by doing something wrong
Mine says
Model x10i
Country: Global Generic
Brand: Generic
Which method would be best for me to upgrade? Using SEUS doesnt work, when i boot it in flash mode and press enter on the program, nothing downloads.
Sorry for posting in your thread, i just dont want to open another one.
@vengeance1990
Thanx for helping ...i hope if this link will help ...but still don't know which file i have to download
cause my experience in phone softwares and programming is little
@ im_iceman : this sequence is not working
i did it many times and still nothing
@ im_iceman:
sorry it works
model info is
Model:x10i
Country: Mena Arabic (b)
Brand customized
and if u want the software info tell me too
Ok.. unless you want to wait for your official f/w to be released you'll need to root (suggest downloading the oneclick root app - This is the simplest as it does exactly what it says on the tin!) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7913568&postcount=338
install the apk file on your phone and run it...
Then follow the instructions here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828163
Job done.
apr1000 said:
^ guy above me, i have the same problem im not very tech savvy but i did the secret menu thing and it said
country: Singapore
Carrier: Singtel
anyway, Im on T-Mobile USA, and i heard there is update out (2.1) in Singapore, but my phone says its up to date its still on 020 firmware.
is there a way to update to 2.1 without rooting, i heard of the flash tool but the guy didn't give very clear instructions.
so if someone can link me to that thread and also give me VERY detailed instructions it would be greatly appreciated.
i worked in a college cafeteria for a year just to save up enough money for my x10 and im not going to risk bricking it by doing something wrong
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Sounds like your phone is branded to singtel.. so like puremoods you'll either need to wait, or follow the instructions I gave to him...
im_iceman said:
Sounds like your phone is branded to singtel.. so like puremoods you'll either need to wait, or follow the instructions I gave to him...
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so ill get update even though im still on t mobile right?
you will... eventually.. I hope you don't have to wait too long.
thanx im_iceman for Help..but it seems that i'll wait till the update ...
i can't do it my self :S
Related
As the title says...
I've tricked my Generic UK phone into thinking it was nordic and got SEUS to upgrade me to Nordic Combined 2.1... I've rooted it using Superoneclick..
I've had a look around the forum, but to be honest there's so much out there it's like searching for a needle in a haystack.. I've tried various search strings but to no avail...
So.. has anyone sussed out how to switch from one 2.1 ROM to another yet, cos as soon as the UK Generic comes out i'd like to switch back to it to get my warranty back in place!!!....
Thanks.
im_iceman said:
As the title says...
I've tricked my Generic UK phone into thinking it was nordic and got SEUS to upgrade me to Nordic Combined 2.1... I've rooted it using Superoneclick..
I've had a look around the forum, but to be honest there's so much out there it's like searching for a needle in a haystack.. I've tried various search strings but to no avail...
So.. has anyone sussed out how to switch from one 2.1 ROM to another yet, cos as soon as the UK Generic comes out i'd like to switch back to it to get my warranty back in place!!!....
Thanks.
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Yes you can. I'll update my guide on how-to do so very soon.
Wow... That's the quickest response I've ever had to any question, anywhere.. including when I asked my wife if she wanted me to buy her a new handbag she'd been drooling over!!
Thanks!
Will I be able to install brazillian 2.1 Generic version too when it comes out?
sonsin said:
Will I be able to install brazillian 2.1 Generic version too when it comes out?
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You should, hopefully the method to debrand/rebrand by switching the version's code will work with 2.1 and it will be really easy. Just wait a couple of days after it has been made available in Brazil and I'm sure someone will post a tutorial here.
I'm interested as well. I'd like to switch back to UK generic unbranded. Keep us posted please!
arkedk said:
Yes you can. I'll update my guide on how-to do so very soon.
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Thank you so much for your effords !
Cheers
Vatis
i think it would be best to grab the X10 flasher from these forums, and then wait until the firmware is released. give it hours/days, and the firmware will probs be available somewhere, and you can then place the firmware in the firmware folder of the X10 flasher.
Alternatively you can change your default.props, but I haven't properly looked into this method as I used the flasher to go global generic, and to be fair, don't really care much for flashing across to UK generic, I dont see the point.
Hi,
First of all i'm sorry if i opened a new thread..but i didnt know where to add this as a reply..
I have the x10 with this model number :
X10i VIP-HR VFE 1238-8955 Vipnet HR/Sensuous black
I've read over the net that this update is available but i dont seem to be able to update the phone with PC COMAPANION nor SEUS...its says that i have the latest software (im on 1.6)
Any ideas?
p.s sorry for being a noob :/ but im kinda frustrated to see the new update and being unable to use it
Cheers
batori said:
Hi,
First of all i'm sorry if i opened a new thread..but i didnt know where to add this as a reply..
I have the x10 with this model number :
X10i VIP-HR VFE 1238-8955 Vipnet HR/Sensuous black
I've read over the net that this update is available but i dont seem to be able to update the phone with PC COMAPANION nor SEUS...its says that i have the latest software (im on 1.6)
Any ideas?
p.s sorry for being a noob :/ but im kinda frustrated to see the new update and being unable to use it
Cheers
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well first off what im about to say is dangerous if you dont know what your doing and can brick your phone! now that were past that lets see what we can do. since you have an x10i your in luck. a dev named bin4ry released a flash tool that will flash to global generic x10i with 2.1. go look for it in the android development thread (his icon is a penguin :B) download the flashtool and follow the guide posted in his thread. If you have windows xp 32 bit you should be in good shape, vista and 7 are known to have problems. if u need any help or have anymore questions feel free to post here
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
not out yet... according to this... http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/2010/11/
or if you want to switch to global or uk generic (or any other for that matter)... this might be easier for the non-tech..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828163
batori said:
Hi,
First of all i'm sorry if i opened a new thread..but i didnt know where to add this as a reply..
I have the x10 with this model number :
X10i VIP-HR VFE 1238-8955 Vipnet HR/Sensuous black
I've read over the net that this update is available but i dont seem to be able to update the phone with PC COMAPANION nor SEUS...its says that i have the latest software (im on 1.6)
Any ideas?
p.s sorry for being a noob :/ but im kinda frustrated to see the new update and being unable to use it
Cheers
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Check your SI against the list on the SE site. If you do not know your SI, turn off phone and look under battery.
The list has been updated every day so far this week.
Seems that the 1238 8955 is not out yet.
Well im a noob so..i think the best thing for me is not to try to flash my phone ... plus the thing that im using win 7 32bit.
I really appreciate your replys guys...
i just checked the SE site..and it seems that the update for my phone is not out yet.
i think i'll just wait a bit more for the update in orded not to brick my phone
Thanks again for your quick replys and help.
Cheers!!
Hello, I used agentJBM's guide to update from 1.6 to 2.1 and haven't had any problems since, until now. When I try to update to 2.3 it says "no update available" even though the roll out map says it's available. I've tried checking from the phone and while hooked up to the PC.
I checked the phone according to the rollout map and I have "X10i GLOBAL-GGL GENERIC 1232-9897". Seems right, but aren't I supposed to be getting this update to?
I realize I can flash it but I'm the type that was looking foward to the official update, straight from the factory and I was just curious why my phone won't acknowledge the update. If this question is in the wrong place, please just tell me where to post and I will do that, thank you.
try reinstal seus or pc companion to get the latest update
newbiechris said:
Hello, I used agentJBM's guide to update from 1.6 to 2.1 and haven't had any problems since, until now. When I try to update to 2.3 it says "no update available" even though the roll out map says it's available. I've tried checking from the phone and while hooked up to the PC.
I checked the phone according to the rollout map and I have "X10i GLOBAL-GGL GENERIC 1232-9897". Seems right, but aren't I supposed to be getting this update to?
I realize I can flash it but I'm the type that was looking foward to the official update, straight from the factory and I was just curious why my phone won't acknowledge the update. If this question is in the wrong place, please just tell me where to post and I will do that, thank you.
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Downloadw the latest SEUS and PC-Companion.. and then try updating it .. This should work
Just not working
I appreciate the replies, but I just uninstalled both PC companion and SEUS, and nothing is seeing an update!
Again, I used this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
Both my phone and the programs say "no update available"
This is very frustrating and I would greatly appreciate some help or an answer of some kind. AgentJBM has ignored my question, but in his guide he stated I would be among the first to receive the official 2.3 update! And I don't see anybody else having this problem! Please help!
newbiechris said:
I appreciate the replies, but I just uninstalled both PC companion and SEUS, and nothing is seeing an update!
Again, I used this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
Both my phone and the programs say "no update available"
This is very frustrating and I would greatly appreciate some help or an answer of some kind. AgentJBM has ignored my question, but in his guide he stated I would be among the first to receive the official 2.3 update! And I don't see anybody else having this problem! Please help!
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wot exact firmware r u running, i need specific values such as: is it 2.1.A.0.492?
Thank you very much, I cannot take a screenshot but I will type it verbatim.
Phone software Version:
1227-4612_2.1.A.0.435
GENERIC - user
File System Version:
WORLD-1-4-8_2.1.A.0.435
S1 Boot Version:
1226-2253 R8A013
ETS Software Version:
1225-9698_11
Customization Version:
1232-9897_R8B
Memory Card
No file found
Content Version:
PF2
Type Number: AAD-3880056-BV
newbiechris said:
Thank you very much, I cannot take a screenshot but I will type it verbatim.
Phone software Version:
1227-4612_2.1.A.0.435
GENERIC - user
File System Version:
WORLD-1-4-8_2.1.A.0.435
S1 Boot Version:
1226-2253 R8A013
ETS Software Version:
1225-9698_11
Customization Version:
1232-9897_R8B
Memory Card
No file found
Content Version:
PF2
Type Number: AAD-3880056-BV
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Hmmm okay looking at the rollout map, the firmware for your customization was rolled out only 4 days ago 16/08/2011. so technically u shud be okay to upgrade, not sure y u cant really, ur on the at&t network arent u? wot i wud recommend u to do is use this which i have found for u, it is the official stock se 2.3.3 global generic firmware http://www.multiupload.com/G5I7H9OQRA (props to the uploader). just use flashtool to flash the ftf and ur ready to go and will be running official SE 2.3.3 software
Ok, I am on ATT, I am concerned that I cannot get the update, but as long as I have a working phone I am ok. Thank you very much for the link, I am confused about flashing without the newbie guide assuring me I'm not missing anything. But since you say it's simple, just like I did last time, then I will go ahead and flash it now. Thank you again!
newbiechris said:
Ok, I am on ATT, I am concerned that I cannot get the update, but as long as I have a working phone I am ok. Thank you very much for the link, I am confused about flashing without the newbie guide assuring me I'm not missing anything. But since you say it's simple, just like I did last time, then I will go ahead and flash it now. Thank you again!
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no problem, but please may i remind u that currently there is no easy way of rooting on 2.3.3, u will have to use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196808 to root a stock 2.3.3 firmware. it even has a video tutorial if u get stuck
Oh that won't be a problem, thanks for all the help. I have been looking foward to this update for a long time. If there's anything I can do to repay you please let me know. I just started a new job so I can't buy you a drink until next week haha!
newbiechris said:
Oh that won't be a problem, thanks for all the help. I have been looking foward to this update for a long time. If there's anything I can do to repay you please let me know. I just started a new job so I can't buy you a drink until next week haha!
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no need mate buh thank u, i was glad to help u out, enjoy gingerbread
OK!! It's done! Sofir786 has given a very good link here! 2.3 here is very smooth, even the first time starting up and so far everything is perfect! It even prompted me to download the sms and mms settings. Dualtouch, everything looks great so far! I owe you one!
Dont mention it mate
Sent from my X10i using XDA Premium App
I have a new unbranded Samsung Galaxy S2 from Carphone Warehouse on Orange.
Baseband: I9100XXLPS
Kernel: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7
Build No: IML74K.XWLP7
It came with Gingerbread 2.3.4 and I loved it. Having plugged it into Kies for the first time and accepted the software update it is now on ICS 4.0.3. I like absolutely nothing about this version and have tried to roll back to GB 2.3.4 using Odin and the link to my version of CPW firmware from skywanker.net. I was under the impression because the phone came with 2.3.4, the flash would roll back to this but it hasn’t. It is still on 4.0.3. and having now found my way to the new list of firmware on Android.firmwares.net I can see that it lists this download as 4.0.3.
Can someone please tell me how I can find a GB 2.3.4 suitable for my CPW XXLPS phone so I can roll back to the stock version it came with?
It is not rooted. I don’t want to root it I just want it as it was out the box and still under warranty!
Please help. I have spent literally days and days trying to find this answer after having plucked up the courage to flash my phone with Odin and I am so disappointed that all I’ve done it put 4.0.3 back on it!
I have spoken to CPW, Orange, Samsung and CPWs Geek Squad and come up blank!
Thank you ;o)
Tried samfirmware.com ?
Thanks for such a quick reply B3311. I've looked up the firmware for my PDA at samfirmware and it is also showing as ICS 4.0.3. This is what I find so confusing. My phone shipped with GB 2.3.4 so why can't I find that anywhere to download and roll back?! Any other suggestions?
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/150009521/71118c0/I9100XWKI4_I9100XEUKH2_XEU.zip.html
you could try this one. official 2.3.4 filed under europe, united kingdom/ireland.
or this one europe, open europe official 2.3.4 firmware
http://hotfile.com/dl/145783246/da10e07/I9100XXKH1.zip.html
Search again at sammobile, you will find the 2.3.4, if you can't search, no one can help.
Hint: Look in Europe
Don't forget to wipe
Before and after flashing.
Look at 2.3.6 aswell if you want.
Sent from my GT-I9100
Will these downloads be compatible with my phone and if I load them would they void the warranty? If anything goes wrong could I just load the 4.0.3 again via Odin? Sorry for so many questions but I have no experience of this sort of thing. I don't even download apps to use - I just like the standard stock function of the phone - or rather I did before ICS!
yeah i understand what you mean ics is pritty buggy and not as good as gb yeah they should work just fine like anything to do with flashing tho its not 100% safe. just download and flash away but take your time
Flashing stock, unrooted firmware will not void your warranty.
May be worth knowing that 2.3.4 is an older version of GB. 2.3.5 and 2.3.6 are newer, and "better" (IMO).
I'm on 2.3.6, and have no intention of moving (I will not call it "upgrading") to ICS until I get the SGS3 next month.
ratdroid said:
Will these downloads be compatible with my phone and if I load them would they void the warranty? If anything goes wrong could I just load the 4.0.3 again via Odin? Sorry for so many questions but I have no experience of this sort of thing. I don't even download apps to use - I just like the standard stock function of the phone - or rather I did before ICS!
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it depends you flash the same FW, if your dealer finds the firmware version on the phone is not the same when it was supplied , they may deney waranty...so its upto you to find the exact version and flash...
wrong....if some thing went really wrong and gone to unrecoverable stage you cant load 4.0.3 back
Normally there is nothing going wrong if you have followed the steps correctly and carefully....
atifsh said:
Search again at sammobile, you will find the 2.3.4, if you can't search, no one can help.
Hint: Look in Europe
Don't forget to wipe
Before and after flashing.
Look at 2.3.6 aswell if you want.
Sent from my GT-I9100
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All I've been doing for the last 7 days is searching, searching, searching. I can assure you I have tried to sort this problem out before posting here so please don't suggest that I can't search! Just because my level of expertise in all this is zero - doesn't mean I'm not tyring to learn and help myself!
I am not one to customise the phone so I am very wary of what I am doing to it. I am trying to ensure that I don't make matters worse for myself. I had searched samfirmware according to the criteria of my phone that they requested and it returned only the 4.0.3 option.
I have now found the list for older firmware and can see that there are some 2.3.X under Europe, but my next question is - how safe is this to use with my phone. I was under the impression from the XDA guidelines for flashing with Odin that you should only use firmware that is compatible with your own PDA, Phone and CSC. Will it void the warranty if I put something for Europe on there or cause issues with the function of the phone?
Also - I'm afriad I don't know what you mean by "wipe" the phone. Do you mean do a factory reset?
Go here and find GB Version you wanted.
http://samsung-updates.com/gt-i9100-galaxy-sii/
Thanks for everyone's input so quickly!
I've had a good look at the list on Samfirmware and I'm guessing my best option is to try the one for GB 2.3.6 for UK (Orange). I will give it a go.... watch this space!
angelshie said:
Go here and find GB Version you wanted.
http://samsung-updates.com/gt-i9100-galaxy-sii/
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That link provides a very comprehensive list of firmware for my version of phone, but still not the GB 2.3.4 it was shipped with! This is exactly why I'm so confused; I just find it so odd that there is no way to find the orignal firmware for this PDA. Does anyone know if this a common thing with Samsung phones and firmware?
jonnyhall1bmx1 said:
yeah i understand what you mean ics is pritty buggy and not as good as gb yeah they should work just fine like anything to do with flashing tho its not 100% safe. just download and flash away but take your time
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I keep kicking myself for allowing the update to run! I'm just not up to speed with smartphone tech I'm afraid, but I never allow major updates onto my computer until they've been around a while and all the bugs fixed which is why I am so angry with myself for not being clued up on ICS!
If I'd known about the ICS changes, I'd have stuck with GB for the cute android emoticons in SMS alone ICS has really mucked up my phone and the way I use it. I have no idea what possessed them to release firmware that has removed such useful basic functionality from so many everyday things. And as for the signal and battery problems - that's a rant for other existing threads!!!
I had an intereseting convesation with Samsung Tech though - it seems they are very aware just how buggy ICS is and the issues it's causing as they told me I'd have to send my phone back for a hardware repair if the battery life didn't improve. If this rollback doesn't work I can only hope they release a fix very quickly.
The GB 2.3.6 is slowly downloading so hopefully I’ll be able to give it a go later today. Doesn’t help that I live in the middle of the Fens in Huntingdonshire so am surrounded by beautiful country but only 2mb broadband. AGH!!! Some days I really miss cable
Disaster! Got GB 2.3.6 OK - but it's all "orangified"! Should have realised that but thought because I'm on orange that would be the right one. So now I'm downloading the 2.3.4 for UK / Ireland as orignally suggested by jonnyhall1bmx1. I'm hoping this one will be totally open and not linked to any carrier.
See what happens when I let my brain get involved!!!
ratdroid said:
Disaster! Got GB 2.3.6 OK - but it's all "orangified"! Should have realised that but thought because I'm on orange that would be the right one. So now I'm downloading the 2.3.4 for UK / Ireland as orignally suggested by jonnyhall1bmx1. I'm hoping this one will be totally open and not linked to any carrier.
See what happens when I let my brain get involved!!!
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since your phone is already unbranded, no need to be on a carrier ROM, search for XWLA2 or XWLA4 which is the latest versions of 2.3.6, may be released for some country name (italy ) doesnt matter...
Good for you that you search, I don't intend to make fun or insult, just that search function works and it's better to get some knowledge before hand instead of relying 100 percent on others.
Now, yes flashing using Odin is safe, as you have experienced now. La2 is the best I found and I always go back to it when required.
Yes wipe means to clean data cache.
Wiping do erase your stored files on internal storage. So remember this.
Always good to do this after and before every flash.
Dial code to wipe *2767*3855#
Sent from my GT-I9100
Try this tutorial:
http://androidadvices.com/update-samsung-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100-gingerbread-xxkg1-234-firmware/
If you want to go to 2.3.6, read this post:
http://www.androidquestions.org/thr...ght-Can-t-browse-without-WIFI?p=1264#post1264
Rob.
(a newbie)
Well I'm absolutely delighted to report that the last firmware flash has done the trick. I'm back onto GB 2.3.4 and all the functionality that I liked is back and the battery and signal strength already improved. What a huge relief! Thanks to everyone who posted here to help me. This is a great forum and it has encouraged me to be more confident with my phone and its functionality in the future.
I sincerely hope this thread will help others out there to rollback from ICS if they have the same issues I did. Ciao for now folks.
Hi,
I would like to thanks to all contributors to this thread.
I also want to rollback to 2.3.6 from 4.0.3 and I own an orange branded galaxy s2.
I've found the necessary firmware from sites posted here (I9100BVKL1_I9100OROKL1_I9100BVKL1_HOME.tar.md5).
Also, I've understood that I need only Odin for this operation.
I would like to have just a confirmation from you guys, if the method mentioned here works in the same way on branded galaxies (orange specifically).
Thank you,
Is this easy enough to do. Got the chance of buying one at £400 but would need to unlock it and preferably have it unbranded.
Is the unlocking part something I could do myself or would I need to take it to a vendor and how much would it cost?
Thanks.
The 3 phones are unlocked already
It costs £10 on ebay for an unlock code
Easy enough to un brand by flashing a stock firmware .
But i would wait until i had a copy of my original firmware first in case of claiming on 3 warranty .
jje
AMoosa said:
The 3 phones are unlocked already
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As the man said three are unlocked, so just flash a stock samsung rom and it will be unbranded
johnbhoyc said:
Is this easy enough to do. Got the chance of buying one at £400 but would need to unlock it and preferably have it unbranded.
Is the unlocking part something I could do myself or would I need to take it to a vendor and how much would it cost?
Thanks.
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Mine is on Three and unlocked/unbranded (although I did get it via Carphone Warehouse) so your mileage may vary.
R.
I had a 3 UK phone, I got it since the launch, as I had it pre-ordered, and it arrived locked, however I used the Voodoo SGS III Unlock Tool and it worked brilliantly, it is free to download and it unlocks it almost instantly, however ROOT is required.
For the information of anyone reading this thread, in branding is as simple as flashing a generic official rom from your country via Odin, takes 5 minutes.
Unlocking is done via the methods shown here in the forum and is free, again, takes 5 to 10 minutes.
To undo the changes, flash back to the carrier ROM you had originally, and I wouldn't worry about undoing the unlock.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
Use supercurio's galaxy s3 unlock tool from market,its free
Could anybody with a more in-depth knowledge care to offer a bit more info on this?
I currently have an O2 branded S3.
I have rooted this (when I first got it) and that went fine (Odin, I think was the method I used).
If I wanted to flash a basic unbranded image on this, would I use the very first post from this thread, labelled "I9300XXBLFB"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 (If not, could somebody point me towards the correct file please?)
Then, If I ever needed to put an O2 image back onto it, (maybe for warranty purposes) could somebody point out where I would find the O2 branded one, as I can only see an Orange branded one in the following post?
Also, is there actually much risk involved in the flashing, or would I be really unlucky for anything to go wrong?
(P.S. I've seen the thread about how to change the handset back to make it seem that it's never been flashed/modified, so I realise I'd need to do more than just flash the O2 image back onto it. Hopefully, I'd never need to anyway).
greatcapp said:
Could anybody with a more in-depth knowledge care to offer a bit more info on this?
I currently have an O2 branded S3.
I have rooted this (when I first got it) and that went fine (Odin, I think was the method I used).
If I wanted to flash a basic unbranded image on this, would I use the very first post from this thread, labelled "I9300XXBLFB"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 (If not, could somebody point me towards the correct file please?)
Then, If I ever needed to put an O2 image back onto it, (maybe for warranty purposes) could somebody point out where I would find the O2 branded one, as I can only see an Orange branded one in the following post?
(P.S. I've seen the thread about how to change the handset back to make it seem that it's never been flashed/modified, so I realise I'd need to do more than just flash the O2 image back onto it. Hopefully, I'd never need to anyway).
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1st of all dial *#1234# into the dialer this will give you the current firmware version(im assuming your still on o2 firmware and havent changed it yet) then go to here
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9300&r=1#regiona
this is s3 firmware version for europe and find the firmware that matches the 02 version your on. This is your fallback incase you need to warranty repair the phone or you maybe have a flash problem with unbranded at least you have the o2 to fallback on.
Ill assume its more than likely this one
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=4650
and heres the dl link for it
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/157417303/f25aa83/I9300XXALE8_I9300O2UALE5_O2U.zip.html
Then as youve already mentioned flash the LFB version, here ya go dl link
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/162402398/abc9bdb/I9300XXBLFB_I9300OXABLFB_BTU.zip.html
Now if you want any other versions of official firmware you will need to join sammobile to be able to dl them
Thanks very much for the reply.
A couple of issues having taken a look at those links.
The first link doesn't seem to have my firmware listed - some are close, but none the same.
Mine shows: AP: I9300XXALEF, CP: I9300BWLE6, CSC: I9300O2UIALE7
Would an alternative work if I ever needed to flash back? (maybe the one you've linked in the 2nd link?
And, finally, to confirm - the last link - "LFB" (not sure what that means) - is that the unbranded rom that I'd be looking for?
Many thanks for the advice.
greatcapp said:
Thanks very much for the reply.
A couple of issues having taken a look at those links.
The first link doesn't seem to have my firmware listed - some are close, but none the same.
Mine shows: AP: I9300XXALEF, CP: I9300BWLE6, CSC: I9300O2UIALE7
Would an alternative work if I ever needed to flash back? (maybe the one you've linked in the 2nd link?
And, finally, to confirm - the last link - "LFB" (not sure what that means) - is that the unbranded rom that I'd be looking for?
Many thanks for the advice.
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Have your tried updating through kies 1st? As far as im aware you will still get o2 updates through it. I noticed my phone out the box(unbranded) didnt have firmware matching this list either but after a kies update I was on firmware more well known for the region and was on the list.
Yes the LFB is the latest unbranded firmware.
edit:- doing a bit of research it seems o2 branded phones are running the LE8/LE5/LE5 software so i think your missing an official update.
I've not really used Kies as yet. I'm running Mountain Lion on my iMac, & Kies won't install on that.
I can always use my lappy at work tomorrow to look into it.
If I was going to change to the unbranded firmware, I assume there's not really any point in using Kies to update the official O2 version on here at the moment?
greatcapp said:
I've not really used Kies as yet. I'm running Mountain Lion on my iMac, & Kies won't install on that.
I can always use my lappy at work tomorrow to look into it.
If I was going to change to the unbranded firmware, I assume there's not really any point in using Kies to update the official O2 version on here at the moment?
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well it would confirm what firmware you need to download as your fallback firmware for o2
No point jumping forward then realising your not sure what o2 firmware u need in case anything goes awry
edit kies is available for mac
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/JSP
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well it would confirm what firmware you need to download as your fallback firmware for o2
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Oh, ok, fair enough. I'll give it a whirl tomorrow.
Is there much risk involved in flashing, or not much?
greatcapp said:
Oh, ok, fair enough. I'll give it a whirl tomorrow.
Is there much risk involved in flashing, or not much?
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not really but nothings 100% guaranteed, so its always good to have backup plans in place just in case.
Not sure what backup plan I could have in place for me bricking the phone
Thanks for all your help. I'll look into it more tomorrow
Kies is, as you say available for Mac, but won't yet run on Mountain Lion. I'm assuming they'll update it soon.
You were right, Kies did update my O2 branded handset to the latest FW, which does show on SamMobile's site.
Phones from the three network are locked, carphone warehouse phones are unlocked as they're from the suplier.
Theres a tool called voodoo i beleive it's used for unlocking the sim on samsung phones, you should give that a whirl.
It's available on the market.
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greatcapp said:
I've not really used Kies as yet. I'm running Mountain Lion on my iMac, & Kies won't install on that.
I can always use my lappy at work tomorrow to look into it.
If I was going to change to the unbranded firmware, I assume there's not really any point in using Kies to update the official O2 version on here at the moment?
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Root your phone and nand back up your rom.
Keep the back up on your computer.
Flash whatever you want and use the nand back up to restore if you need to.
Remove root and reset counter using triangle away if you ever need to send it back.