Hi, guys!
I've been searching for a while now but can't find the answers I need.
Recently, I upgraded my S2 via Odin from:
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI1
CSC: I9100OXFKE1
(2.3.4, Croatia)
file: I9100XWKI4_I9100OXFKE1_TRA.zip
to:
PDA: I9100BUKJ3
PHONE: I9100BUKI1
CSC: I9100VIPKI2
(2.3.5, Croatia - VIPNET)
file: I9100BUKJ3_I9100VIPKI2_VIP.zip
You might ask why did I flash the branded firmware - I did it because I was tired of waiting for updates that would come who knows when and Vipnet already had them.
Now, here's my problem description:
On the 2.3.4 firmware, after typing in this code: *#272*IMEI#, I could see lots of sales codes including the "TRA" code that works with Kies in my country. Kies also sees the firmware correctly (.../.../...) - no problems here.
On the 2.3.5 firmware I can see only one code and that's the one in the text field, there are no codes to select and change. Kies says that my current firmware version is: I9100BUKJ3/I9100VIPKI2/I9100BUKI1/I9100BUKJ3 (TRA)
and that my device does not support software upgrading via Kies.
Something happened here that got the software version confused, I believe it should be: BUKJ3/BUKI1/VIPKI2 (TRA)
So, finally my questions are:
How can I correct this software version/csc thing in order to get Kies willing to update my phone again?
Is there a croatian 2.3.5 firmware that installs correctly or csc I can flash to fix this?
Thank you!
Ivan
Edit:I just wanted to tell you that I've found the way to fix Kies after flashing the update with Odin. The answer is quite simple - just format your computer and reinstall windows. If you're not able to do that, use some tools that will clean your registry and your disk of all the junk that Kies put in it.
Kies now sees my software version as it should from the beginning
from reading what you have written it seems that you have flashed a leaked firmware..
if thats the case then kies would respond the way it is till the official update rolls out..!
its nothimg to worry about because you can always change firmwares via odin!
hit the thanks button if i helped you..
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playlet said:
Hi, guys!
and that my device does not support software upgrading via Kies.
Unless the codes match firmware uploaded to Kies then it cannot update .
Once you start altering the firmware you may no longer have matching codes .
Or their is no update for those codes .So, finally my questions are:How can I correct this software version/csc thing in order to get Kies willing to update my phone again?
Flash the original firmware or the same vendors firmware .
Remove Kies and Kies registry settings reinstall and try .
Or flash stock rom via Odin from the stock rom thread or search for the CheckFUS page may help .
jje
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pls visit the thread..it may be helpful to get your CSC....and instructions...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
hit thanks if helped.......
Kies works with the original firmware that was installed on the phone (after flashing again). I just wanted to flash the newer firmware but on the other service provider since there is no update for my provider. The phone is not locked...
Would it be safe to flash ONLY the CSC (CSC_I9100VIPKI2.tar.md5) file from Odin (after the 2.3.5 firmware from the first post)?
Would that fix the wrong software version I've been getting from Kies?
playlet said:
Would it be safe to flash ONLY the CSC (CSC_I9100VIPKI2.tar.md5) file from Odin (after the 2.3.5 firmware from the first post)?
Modems kernels or CSC can be swapped around
Would that fix the wrong software version I've been getting from Kies?
Unlikely as CSC is just a list of the local area networks settings thats not actually needed for the phone to work .
jje
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Okay then, I'll stick to this 2.3.5 firmware until there is official ICS for Croatia.
Thank you!
I just remembered something - I flashed the .tar.md5 file under the PDA section in Odin. Is that maybe the cause of this? Would 3 separate files for PDA, PHONE and CSC make a difference?
playlet said:
I just remembered something - I flashed the .tar.md5 file under the PDA section in Odin. Is that maybe the cause of this? Would 3 separate files for PDA, PHONE and CSC make a difference?
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No if the tar has the modem and csc in it its all flashed as one through PDA
But their are some firmwares around that are in three parts
Flash via PDA rom Plus Modem In Phone and CSC in CSC .
They can always be flashed again /or separate .
jje
Is there some procedure for splitting the .tar or are those 3 parts something different than files in the .tar?
playlet said:
Is there some procedure for splitting the .tar or are those 3 parts something different than files in the .tar?
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No the usual on XDA is single file with all in .
On samfirmware it can be three separate files PDA Modem and CSC .
jje
OK, thanks again
Hi, guys!
I just wanted to tell you that I've found the way to fix Kies after flashing the update with Odin. The answer is quite simple - just format your computer and reinstall windows. If you're not able to do that, use some tools that will clean your registry and your disk of all the junk that Kies put in it.
Kies now sees my software version as it should from the beginning
Could you please share with us, what registry files need to be cleaned. A step by step instuction " if available" would be heaven sent
playlet said:
Hi, guys!
I just wanted to tell you that I've found the way to fix Kies after flashing the update with Odin. The answer is quite simple - just format your computer and reinstall windows. If you're not able to do that, use some tools that will clean your registry and your disk of all the junk that Kies put in it.
Kies now sees my software version as it should from the beginning
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I really don't know. I formatted my hard drive and reinstalled a fresh copy of windows so I don't have any info that would be useful to you
playlet said:
I really don't know. I formatted my hard drive and reinstalled a fresh copy of windows so I don't have any info that would be useful to you
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Wow, just for Kies
Anyway, I think you could just : unninstal kies, download ccleaner or something like that, everything 2x, restart pc, reinstall kies.
I don't mind doing that as long as the result is good
Hi! Where I can download 2.3.5 for SGS2.
Link?
Thanks!
Davor
Search Samfirmware.com for the firmware you need.
Yes, type i9100 in the site's search box and them look for firmwares for Croatia. It's there...
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Hi,
I had an australian optus branded phone. I have installed
intratechs Ke2 rooted kernel,
ke7 stock rom,
intratechs Ke7 rooted kernel,
ke7 stock kernel
Everything is fine. However Kies still recognised it with the CFM optus phone and displays the this device cannot be updated message.
Without doing a factory reset and losing all my data (i assume this would be the case) is it possible to get Kies to recognise the device as a KE7 stock euro rom?
I assume this would let me apply any updates via kies, as they become available. I would have to reroot but this is not a problem.
Any help appreciated
Cheers
Paul
Kies reads the product code and other stuff from the registry .
Dont know if deleting reg entries may be the answer as per .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089874
jje
JJEgan said:
Kies reads the product code and other stuff from the registry .
Dont know if deleting reg entries may be the answer as per .
jje
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Thanks, when i delete the key it recreates it as
I9100XWKE7/I9100XEUKD1/I9100XXKE4/I9100XWKE7
Kies reports current firmware version
: PDA:KE7 / PHONE:KE4 / CSC:KD1 (OPS)
and i believe (OPS) stands for Optus
I installed the firmware from intratechs thread
PDA:XWKE7
PHONE: XXKE4
CSC:XEUKD1 (XEU)
which was XEU. So for some reason it still thinks it is optus and says device cannot be updated?
even if i delete the whole device db subtree from the registry it just recreates it.
Any other ideas?
thanks in advance for any help
I just found the information in this thread
[ROM][GUIDE] Flash the latest rom for I9100 using Odin or Kies!
This allows me to set the correct product code and now KIES tells me i have the latest firmware, so i should be able to upgrade if i want.
Cheers
Yeah I should probably do a FAQ for the thread but time is against me so I'll see if I can do it at some point.
Hi Guys,
My Galaxy S2 came with KE7 I bought it in the UK and it's not branded to any network, I flashed CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE7-v4.0-CWM4 and then the stock kernel and all was good.
A while later I tried to flash the clockworkmod from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693 ... that flashed OK but I couldn't get into the CWM recovery so I flashed the CF-Root back.
The recovery menu now works, but I still have the warning triangle on boot (I have tried reflashing the stock kernel again). This in itself doesn't bother me too much - I did this a month or 2 ago.
I've been told by someone that there is an upgrade available via Kies, however when connecting the phone Kies on Windows just tries to connect for ages and then gives up. (I have disabled USB debugging). Not that it should be relevant but I have previously removed Kies.apk, KiesAir.apk and kieswifi.apk using g-script but I put these back before trying to do this.
My phone currently reports:
Android: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKE4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE7-CL215725 [email protected] #2
Build: GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
Looking at these values, is the mix of XX and XW correct? (It's possible that I might have downloaded the wrong CF-root version the second time)
All I would really like to do is get the official version Samsung version and then root the phone. I believe that the Kies upgrade would still keep all applications.
Any help would be much appreciated.
You can find official, stock roms in the development threads
Sent from my GT-I9100
Thanks.
I've seen the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 but I'm not sure which is the correct stock firmware for me.
Given the other issues I've described above I'm a bit 'concerned' that I've already done something wrong :S
EDIT:Re-editting my post cos Im blind and cant read good
Sorry dude I got all screwed-up there I have ta apolagize.Anyway you can download the one i told you and all will be cool as its a UK+Europe generic as stated and its XWKF3 but you are indeed on KE7 and you will find it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
its XWKE7 ,Build Date 18/05/2011 generic XEU
.TO root go to this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
its a kernel flash via odin that takes,from hitting the start button,about 10 seconds to complete.It roots and puts CWM on your phone.The kernel you want is one of the first ones (xx-xeu-ke7).You Cant go wrong its all explained.
EDIT: You can also check to see if it really is unbranded by checking your product code by typing this number and checking the last 3 letters of your code *2767*4387264636#
Thanks very much. The PCode I have is GT-I9100LKAXEU.
I'm going to try the latest KI3 and see how that goes, failing that I'll reflash the I9100XWKE7_I9100XXKE4_I9100XEUKD1 I've just got (I note that this lists KE4 and KE7 in the filename, which does match the version I currently have).
The important part about your code is the XEU which is your local CSC.this is recognized by kies when you connect.The first thing Kies does when you connect is rcognize this code to identify the phone and look for the appropriate firmware update.When you flash a new firmware if its not official obviously kies wont understand it cos it doesnt register.Your Product Code says your phone is a UK model (XEU) so for example if you flash an official firmware and by default the phone sets KOR then kies has 2 conflicting CSCs and thus might decide not to connect.If you want your phone to work properly on kies then when you flash an official FW make sure you have XEU selected as your CSC marking *#272*(IMEI)# this will then reboot your phone although its always good to do a factory rest too.Do this anyway although not on an official FW as it might not always set the CSC to your area so it pays to check.
This is what Kies looks at for an upgrade .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089874
Spoof FW Check Fus may be worth a search also.
jje
I have rooted my phone then flashed the firmware with XEU (Generic UK+Europe) : http://www.multiupload.com/ZZYM5ZAFA0
From my understanding i can change the csc from tmu to xeu.This i am unable to do,also when i plug phone into kies ,I get the message this version cannot be updated.
What is going on? i have read posts that the above can be done?
Can someone please advise me?
update to this, when i do *#272 to change the csc i am unable, just one choice, of tmu.However *#1234# i have csc i9100xeukd1.
What about kies not giving updates ? I wish i left it as it was .
In recovery mode i see cant access to system csc tmu system
Successfully applied multi csc , What does this mean ?
version is a frankenstein version with several different files used not stock, which means that kies will not recognize it.
to change csc do the following type in the following code *#272*your IMEI# in phone dialer and the pick the csc you want.
where can i find a proper rom that will upgrade on kies??
also i have tried to change the csc, it does not work as i already stated.
crazydiamond1970 said:
where can i find a proper rom that will upgrade on kies??
also i have tried to change the csc, it does not work as i already stated.
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Look for intratechs original firmware thread in original development section.
Download the latest carrier specific firmware for your carrier and flash via Odin. Should have one for yours with the correct csc.
Probably will need to clear caches etc when downgrading.
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Does this mean that i will forever be stuck with Tmu in the csc?
I dont really want to go back or downgrade its my phone on pay as you go.
Edit: you will only be able to upgrade with kies if you flash your regions stock firmware like I said before.
You have other options to update though.
Odin
Checkfus
CWM for Custom firmware.
Can download any csc and flash via Odin or use multi csc and set it like the previous post.
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Maybe i have read to much into flashing/rooting and confused myself
I was under the impression that even if the phone was upgraded via oden that kies would still possibly give an, this is the most up to date firmware. and not what i see that is this version cannot be updated.
I took the firmware that gave or so i think csc for xeu ,but phone still gives csc as tmu with *#272 imei on dail pad.
I have cym and superuser on phone , but have no idea how to use it
I did a factory reset plugged into kies , and now have an update...
old pda kf3 phone ke7 csc kd1 (xeu)
new pda ki4 phone ki1 csc kh2 (xeu)
When I read in various forums, I read that many have the ability to update their phone to 2.3.5. I'm still running with 2.3.3 and examine every day there's a new update. I connect my phone to Kies or I put the phone to see whether there is a software update - but no.
What is it that makes some can update and others can not?
My phone was purchased without subscription to any mobile operator.
Short answer:
KIES is crap.
Slightly longer answer:
For some reason this software is unreliable. I had exactly the same problem when I wanted to flash a stock rom back on my phone. I got the oldest one available on the Web and wanted to update it using KIES. But it didn't work.
My suggestion:
Find the update you're waiting for here on xda and flash it with Odin.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
Is it equally safe to use Odin, and how do I ensure that it is the real "file" I use -
If you follow the instructions it works safely. The best is to compare the screenshot on the thread with your actual window before flashing. Odin has some features you don't want to use like the "pit-file". However it's said multiple times that you should never flash it unless strictly told to do so, what stock firmwares don't.
So just check everything twice and you're good to go.
You know whether you have the right update if you have a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
So unless you live in India, a firmware with the Indian letter-code is wrong for you.
Just get the most recent, official one available for you region, read the instructions carefully and forget about KIES. KIES needs longer to recognize my phone than Odin needs to update it. I think that reason is enough to uninstall KIES and use Odin instead.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
+1 forget upgrading with keis. Go with Odin and intratechs firmware.
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How to Upadate
a site www.sammobile.com has all the latest official ROMs for all the Samsung phones. These ROMs do not require rooting or anything. Though these are "official" they might not be perfect by they offer the latest Samsung has to offer.
I never update with Kies. Learn to use Odin. Usually, the ROMs on www.sammobile.com have the appropriate version of ODIN attached as well as any PIT file that is necessary.
Spend some time learning how to flash with ODIN. I've flashed both my Samsung phones 10s of times with no problem whatsoever.
The great thing about buying an international version of the Samsung phones is that there are software updates at least monthly and sometimes twice a month (posted on sammobile.
Samsung got a bad rap for being slow to update it's software a couple years ago. That has changed. I consider them the best now and buy Samsung Phones over HTC primarly for this reason.
I have install "Android CSC Select" and the only one I can see is "XEF", is this because I have en international firmware in my phone right now ?
I'm from Denmark sow why can't I see the NEE for scandinavian ?
I am very unsure about which file I need when I update with "odin" ..
Is there a good and safe program that allowsme to take a backup of the firmware I have now so I can use if all goes wrong?
stonefox said:
I have install "Android CSC Select" and the only one I can see is "XEF", is this because I have en international firmware in my phone right now ?
I'm from Denmark sow why can't I see the NEE for scandinavian ?
I am very unsure about which file I need when I update with "odin" ..
Is there a good and safe program that allowsme to take a backup of the firmware I have now so I can use if all goes wrong?
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There are, but they require root-permissions to run.
As for the firmware. Take a look at your system information, at which firmware you have installed right now.
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I am very unsure about which file I need when I update with "odin" ..
Maybe there is one here who can help to find out which file I shall download - look at the 2 screensdump I've attached
http://gupl.dk/668019/
http://gupl.dk/668020/
http://gupl.dk/668021/
I took the time to install and test both firmwares (the one you have right now and the one I think to be the proper one for you now) on my Phone.
Worked nicely.
Here is what firmware I took and why:
Your "Baseband Version" is:
I9100XXKG1
Your "Kernel Version" is:
blah....I9100XWKG1...blah
And your "Sales Code" is:
XEF
This is the following firmware on Intratech's thread:
XWKG1
Firmware info
PDA:XWKG1
PHONE: XXKG1
Date: 05/07/2011
Android 2.3.3
XEF (France): "Downloadlink you would use..."
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The updated firmware is this one:
XWKJ1
Android 2.3.5
This package has: PDA: XWKJ1| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: "Downloadlink for the first file"
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Note that it has the "XEU" Sales Code instead of the "XEF" Sales Code.
However, if you scroll down you can see:
Individual CSC Packages
...blah
XEF CSC (XEFKE2): "Downloadlink for the second file..."
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So what you do is:
Download the first file (.exe ~ 276mb)
Download the second file (.exe ~ 14,9mb)
Extract them both (you get a ~ 539mb .tar.md5 and a ~ 33mb .tar file)
Make sure KIES does not run (not in the tray as well)
Put your Galaxy S2 in download mode and confirm that you know what you're doing
Start Odin and connect your phone
Click on "PDA" and select the ~ 539 mb ".tar.md5"-file
Click on "CSC" and select the ~ 33 mb ".tar"-file
Make sure that only the following 4 checkboxes are checked (Auto Reboot; F. Reset Time; PDA, CSC)
Wait until "ID:COM" has an entry and becomes yellow (entry like: 0:[COM12])
Click on "Start" and wait untill it finishes
Disconnect your phone once it reboots
Report back if it works
The links to the 2 files I should download does not work.
What is the reason that I also need to install a CSC file (I'm just curious)? and the files you reference makes it possible to run my phone in Danish?
You find them in Intratech's thread I posted earlier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
The CSC is the contry specific code and contains info for your mobile network. To keep it simple, just flash both. Otherwise you'd have to set up your mobile network manually.
PS:
I ran both firmwares on danish when I tested them.
First file:
http://www.multiupload.com/QYQLC8KGJ8
Second file:
http://www.multiupload.com/1TCEUGSFKA
Before I start I would like to hear whether you use a backup program that makes it easy to restore programs and settings after the opdate ?
You don't need to wipe data (at least I didn't and the settings weren't reset). So you shouldn't have any problems. You're not flashing an entirely different rom, just an updated version of the same.
I don't know, doesn't KIES have some sort of backup function? Besides that your contacts, calender and google-mail can be synced with your google-account.
Anyway, if you want proper backups, you'll need to root you phone.
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Thank for your help - Every work and look fine .
Hmm i might give this a go later... wasn't going to root this phone i got too addicted with my desire so this could satisfy my urge to update constantly...
I will prob root at some stage
Hi,
Maybe a bad mistake, but just bought a S2 on ebay. It has/had a CSC which I didnt recognise and wanted to debrand it. All ok so far, can flash via Odin a debranded firmware.
However, when trying 272 and imei to change the CSC code, none are listed. I've tried installing a multi and XEU CSC via Odin and I notice the error unable to access CSC area, but then states CSC update applied.
When I then go through KIES it changes my CSC from KD1 to KH2 (the original). I've no idea what the KH2 CSC is, from what I've seen KD1 seems to be the norm?
Thanks for any help.
bellang said:
Hi,
Maybe a bad mistake, but just bought a S2 on ebay. It has/had a CSC which I didnt recognise and wanted to debrand it. All ok so far, can flash via Odin a debranded firmware.
However, when trying 272 and imei to change the CSC code, none are listed. I've tried installing a multi and XEU CSC via Odin and I notice the error unable to access CSC area, but then states CSC update applied.
When I then go through KIES it changes my CSC from KD1 to KH2 (the original). I've no idea what the KH2 CSC is, from what I've seen KD1 seems to be the norm?
Thanks for any help.
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CSC is country specific .
CSC is rarely updated a KI firmware may have a much older CSC .
You do not actually need a CSC for the phone to work set APN network manually .
jje
The problem is that for this CSC the latest update through KIES is 2.3.4. I'd like to go up from here, but believe I need to get my CSC to a non-brand one. Any ideas?
bellang said:
The problem is that for this CSC the latest update through KIES is 2.3.4. I'd like to go up from here, but believe I need to get my CSC to a non-brand one. Any ideas?
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CSC has nothing to do with updates via KIES .
Its product codes etc that determine if their is a matching firmware and not CSC .
You have changed something and codes don't match firmware .
I dont understand where you are going Odin Kies . If you want to update you have two routes one official Samsung update supplied by the phones vendor to KIES server if the vendor has updated ..
Or flash Samsung stock rom via ODIN .
jje
The idea was to use Odin to get a non-branded firmware and then use KIES from there on in, or OTA. Used this method with the i9000 without problem. I notice the OTA works fine but seems to stop me at 2.3.4 even though its a standard non-branded product code I believe. Is this normal?
Sellout SMS - Off
PCode - GT-I9100LKAXEU
Mode: Test
how about going to intra thread and download official rom + csc u want and flash it via odin?
Slow N Stupid said:
how about going to intra thread and download official rom + csc u want and flash it via odin?
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Was sort of hoping to use the OTA updates as don't always have access to a PC. Any idea how to turn Test Mode off on the S2? Wondered if this was causing an issue?