Hey happy people out there!
I hope you are doing well. Since January 29th I have got a S2 phone which is almost brilliant. It is worth the money - definitely.
Unfortunately my phone is running on 2.3.4 and there is no update available in Kies.
I would like to update because people say that the battery management is much better on 2.3.5
My phone specifications:
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI1
CSC: I9100DBTKH1
Build Info: 14. Sep. 2011 KST 2011
I was searching the last two days to find the appropriate update but there are so many different types of firmwares that I am not sure which one is the right for my phone. So that I need advice of some professional people.
So thanks in advance and all the best!!
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Read and pick one for your location .
jje
jje!
Thanks for your fast response! Really nice!
That means I can install every 2.3.5 update but I have to take care of the country code?
john_kaufi said:
jje!
Thanks for your fast response! Really nice!
That means I can install every 2.3.5 update but I have to take care of the country code?
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Or even 2.3.6 and yes
john_kaufi said:
jje!
Thanks for your fast response! Really nice!
That means I can install every 2.3.5 update but I have to take care of the country code?
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I had XWKE7 (UK), which is 2.3.3 when I bought the phone, and a few months ago, I updated to XXKI3 (Poland), which is 2.3.5.
I am in the US.
So it MAY make a difference, but probably won't.
EDIT: What I meant was, it MAY make a difference what country firmware you flash, but it may not. Some have reported that flashing a firmware that includes modems specific to one country, can result in signal issues if you are in a different country, because some modems are better suited for the particular frequencies in use in specific countries. That said, if you flash a firmware for a different country, then have signal issues, you can just look at the modem thread and flash modems more suited for your country to "fix" your signal issues.
I have a XXLP6 (4.0.3 ICS) from sammobile. Its quite stable. The only issue is the radio not working but everything else is ok
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pilililo2 said:
I have a XXLP6 (4.0.3 ICS) from sammobile. Its quite stable. The only issue is the radio not working but everything else is ok
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Nice to know, I guess, but totally irrelevant to this thread.
Hi you cool people!
Thanks for those information!!
Really cool from you!!
ctomgee said:
Nice to know, I guess, but totally irrelevant to this thread.
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I was just telling him that 4.0.3 was pretty stable. Its not irrelevant. He is asking for opinions and advice.
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Last time I checked 4.0.3 wasn't 2.3.5 (per the OP's request) :-|
pilililo2 said:
I was just telling him that 4.0.3 was pretty stable. Its not irrelevant. He is asking for opinions and advice.
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Somethings either stable or it's not...
john_kaufi said:
Hey happy people out there!
I hope you are doing well. Since January 29th I have got a S2 phone which is almost brilliant. It is worth the money - definitely.
Unfortunately my phone is running on 2.3.4 and there is no update available in Kies.
I would like to update because people say that the battery management is much better on 2.3.5
My phone specifications:
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI1
CSC: I9100DBTKH1
Build Info: 14. Sep. 2011 KST 2011
I was searching the last two days to find the appropriate update but there are so many different types of firmwares that I am not sure which one is the right for my phone. So that I need advice of some professional people.
So thanks in advance and all the best!!
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XXKI4
Android 2.3.5
This package has: PDA: XXKI4| Modem/phone: XXKI4| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/*********
XXKI4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/*********
Password: [email protected]
this the best uk sim free software for 2.3.4 i upgraded to a beta 2.3.6 and now uk apps dont work as its not a uk based update i need to re flash back to xxki
1 but the link is down
androidmad12 said:
XXKI4
Android 2.3.5
This package has: PDA: XXKI4| Modem/phone: XXKI4| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/*********
XXKI4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/*********
Password: [email protected]
this the best uk sim free software for 2.3.4 i upgraded to a beta 2.3.6 and now uk apps dont work as its not a uk based update i need to re flash back to xxki
1 but the link is down
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Multiupload has been shut down permanently.
That looks like one of Intratech's "frankenstein" packages. You'll probably not be able to find anywhere that particular package with that combination of PDA, (XXKI4) Modem, (XXKI4) and CSC. (XEUKH2)
However, I9100XWKI4, which has PDA XWKI4, modem XXKI1, and CSC XEUKH2, is available on both samfirmware.com, and skywanker.net.
I don't really understand why wouldn't you just upgrade to the last 2.3.6
XWLA4 that is. You will lose nothing and your phone will run better.
My two cents.
Get it here.
ctomgee said:
Multiupload has been shut down permanently.
That looks like one of Intratech's "frankenstein" packages. You'll probably not be able to find anywhere that particular package with that combination of PDA, (XXKI4) Modem, (XXKI4) and CSC. (XEUKH2)
However, I9100XWKI4, which has PDA XWKI4, modem XXKI1, and CSC XEUKH2, is available on both samfirmware.com, and skywanker.net.
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i have down loaded the firm ware again but it does not have the modem only pda ive been on both of the sites only 1 file in the zip no crc and modem its normally 3 files to flash back? gaz
i currently have pda xwki4 crc xeukh2 separate files just need the xxki1 modem for odin
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victorator said:
I don't really understand why wouldn't you just upgrade to the last 2.3.6
XWLA4 that is. You will lose nothing and your phone will run better.
My two cents.
Get it here.
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1.STARTED WITH MY PHONES STOCK ROM 2.3.4 PDA XXKI4 PHONE XXKI1 CSC: XEUKH2
2.FLASHED TO #
1.CODE_I9100XXKL1_CL783870_REV02_eng_mid_ship.tar.md5
2.MODEM_I9100XXKL1_REV_02_CL1085162.tar.md5
3.GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKL1.tar.md5
XXKL1 2.3.6 CURRENT FIRMWARE MODEM CRC (ODIN)
NOW I CANT DOWN GRADE OR UPGRADE THE PHONE?
been looking for a ics packages to re flash or 2.3.4 package
pref the one i started with stock
THIS FILE IS PDA only where are the crc and modem files ?
I9100XWLP7 Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9100XWLP7 (4.0.3)
Region United Kingdom / Ireland
Carrier: SIM FREE (Generic)
Build Date: 3rd April 2012
Modem: XXLPS
CSC: XEULP5 (XEU)
Change List: 340913
CF-Root v5.4 LP7: Download
this is only firmware and not a package
flashed over XXKI1 TO XXKL1 TO XXLPS
the phone froze on ICS XXLPS with just the S logo why ?
Yes, it's just one file. The modem and csc are IN the tar file.
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Yes, it's just one file. The modem and csc are IN the tar file.
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so i use the 1 file.tar which is a package file of all the below ? not like the md.5
where or how do i re-flash using a .tar file as Odin has 3 options and do i need a pit file to re-flash again using odin ? flashed ics but phone froze using a .tar file ??
confused
had to flash back to 2.3.6 XXKL1 using 3.md5 files ( which fixed the phone after phone crashed while flashing ics .tar file
where am i going wrong and how can i down grade or upgrade using a tar file don't want to destroy my galaxy s 2 do i use .tar in pda and pit file to re-flash help please?
1.CODE_I9100XXKL1_CL783870_REV02_eng_mid_ship.tar. md5
2.MODEM_I9100XXKL1_REV_02_CL1085162.tar.md5
3.GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKL1.tar.md5
XXKL1 2.3.6 CURRENT FIRMWARE MODEM CRC (ODIN)
where am i going wrong?
androidmad12 said:
so i use the 1 file.tar which is a package file of all the below ? not like the md.5
where or how do i re-flash using a .tar file as Odin has 3 options and do i need a pit file to re-flash again using odin ? flashed ics but phone froze using a .tar file ??
confused
had to flash back to 2.3.6 XXKL1 using 3.md5 files ( which fixed the phone after phone crashed while flashing ics .tar file
where am i going wrong and how can i down grade or upgrade using a tar file don't want to destroy my galaxy s 2 do i use .tar in pda and pit file to re-flash help please?
1.CODE_I9100XXKL1_CL783870_REV02_eng_mid_ship.tar. md5
2.MODEM_I9100XXKL1_REV_02_CL1085162.tar.md5
3.GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKL1.tar.md5
XXKL1 2.3.6 CURRENT FIRMWARE MODEM CRC (ODIN)
where am i going wrong?
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You are WAY overcomplicating things.
Do not use .pit or repartition unless you absolutely have to, and know what you you are doing.
Put the one .tar file in the PDA section, and flash. Done. Use the one victorator linked above. It will work, and is a one file package. (search the linked page for "XWLA4")
If you used a 3 part file before, that's fine. You don't NEED to use a 3 part file again to re-flash. The singular .tar file will contain all the components you need.
EDIT: Actually, above you said:
androidmad12 said:
i have down loaded the firm ware again but it does not have the modem only pda ive been on both of the sites only 1 file in the zip no crc and modem its normally 3 files to flash back? gaz
i currently have pda xwki4 crc xeukh2 separate files just need the xxki1 modem for odin
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So the PDA XWKI4, did you download it from samfirmware.com, or skywanker.net? If so, that is a 1 part file, and will contain the CSC and modem within it. Just put that in PDA and flash. Leave everything else blank.
ctomgee said:
You are WAY overcomplicating things.
Do not use .pit or repartition unless you absolutely have to, and know what you you are doing.
Put the one .tar file in the PDA section, and flash. Done. Use the one victorator linked above. It will work, and is a one file package. (search the linked page for "XWLA4")
If you used a 3 part file before, that's fine. You don't NEED to use a 3 part file again to re-flash. The singular .tar file will contain all the components you need.
EDIT: Actually, above you said:
So the PDA XWKI4, did you download it from samfirmware.com, or skywanker.net? If so, that is a 1 part file, and will contain the CSC and modem within it. Just put that in PDA and flash. Leave everything else blank.
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just flashed with GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKI4_I9100XEUKH2_I9100XXKI1.tar.md5
and phone does not boot ??? why does it not boot every time i re flash? works fine when i flash back to XXKL1 using 3 files ?
and i have downloaded files from both the above sites including separate crc
androidmad12 said:
just flashed with GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKI4_I9100XEUKH2_I9100XXKI1.tar.md5
and phone does not boot ??? why does it not boot every time i re flash? works fine when i flash back to XXKL1 using 3 files ?
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What do you mean it does not boot? Does it get stuck on the boot screen? Try a full wipe after the flash. You will lose all data, but more often then not, it will boot after this.
androidmad12 said:
and i have downloaded files from both the above sites including separate crc
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You meant CSC, not crc, right?
And take a look at the file name "I9100_XEU_I9100XWKI4_I9100XEUKH2_I9100XXKI1.tar.md5". If you notice, it has "I9100XWKI4" (PDA), "I9100XEUKH2" (CSC), and "I9100XXKI1" (modem) all in the filename.
EDIT: maybe you should just go here.
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Hey guys, I just got my Galaxy SII and I spent the evening reading the various walkthroughs and threads around here (rather than actually playing with the phone). I feel pretty comfortable with all the various procedures, but there are A LOT of kernels and firmware to choose from, so I'm pretty lost as to which ones I should select to do what I want.
Carrier: Bell
PDA: I9100MUGKG2
PHONE: I9100MUGKG2
CSC: I9100MBMCKG2
Build Info: Tue Jul 12 10:19:43 KST 2011
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100MUGKG2
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKG2-CL371789dh130.yoo at SEP-48 #2 (There's an amphere where one should be, but I had to get rid of it to bypass a posting restriction.)
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Essentially what I want to do is root the phone and update to the latest stock firmware available. I think that's 2.3.4 KH3? Eventually I want to have Cyanogenmod 7 running, but only once it's out of the nightlies.
1) Anyway, the first step would be to go to this thread and download XXKH3 package and stock kernel, and use Odin to simultaneously apply the PDA, modem/Phone, and CSC, correct? Then use Odin to apply the XXKH3 stock kernel. Or is it the other way around--kernel first THEN PDA, modem/Phone, and CSC? (Well, I think Intratech makes this clear in that thread, but I'm just making sure I'm following.)
2) Then, assuming I installed the XXKH3 stock kernel, to root the phone all I have to do is use Odin to apply the kernel from CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4.zip from this thread, right?
And that's it--done?
3) Finally, if I wanted to make a complete backup of everything first, how would the procedure above have to change (assuming it's correct in the first place)? I'm guessing I'd have to flash the kernel using CF-Root_KG2 and use CWM to make a Nandroid backup?
Thanks!
n125 said:
Hey guys, I just got my Galaxy SII and I spent the evening reading the various walkthroughs and threads around here (rather than actually playing with the phone). I feel pretty comfortable with all the various procedures, but there are A LOT of kernels and firmware to choose from, so I'm pretty lost as to which ones I should select to do what I want.
Carrier: Bell
PDA: I9100MUGKG2
PHONE: I9100MUGKG2
CSC: I9100MBMCKG2
Build Info: Tue Jul 12 10:19:43 KST 2011
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100MUGKG2
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKG2-CL371789dh130.yoo at SEP-48 #2 (There's an amphere where one should be, but I had to get rid of it to bypass a posting restriction.)
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Essentially what I want to do is root the phone and update to the latest stock firmware available. I think that's 2.3.4 KH3? Eventually I want to have Cyanogenmod 7 running, but only once it's out of the nightlies.
1) Anyway, the first step would be to go to this thread and download XXKH3 package and stock kernel, and use Odin to simultaneously apply the PDA, modem/Phone, and CSC, correct?
Yes as per that posts instructions .
Then use Odin to apply the XXKH3 stock kernel.
No you have just flashed the stock kernel in the firmware KH3 why flash again .
2) Then, assuming I installed the XXKH3 stock kernel, to root the phone all I have to do is use Odin to apply the kernel from CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4.zip from this thread, right?
Yes
Then if required follow the rest of the instructions in this post to remove yellow warning triangle .
Or buy USB recovery jig that removes yellow triangle and zeros rom counter .
3) Finally, if I wanted to make a complete backup of everything first, how would the procedure above have to change (assuming it's correct in the first place)? I'm guessing I'd have to flash the kernel using CF-Root_KG2 and use CWM to make a Nandroid backup?
Yes correct or find original firmware in Dev section post Original or Branded .
jje
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JJEgan said:
n125 said:
1) Anyway, the first step would be to go to this thread and download XXKH3 package and stock kernel, and use Odin to simultaneously apply the PDA, modem/Phone, and CSC, correct?
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Yes as per that posts instructions .
n125 said:
Then use Odin to apply the XXKH3 stock kernel.
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No you have just flashed the stock kernel in the firmware KH3 why flash again .
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Er, so if I flash the PDA, modem/Phone, and CSC, that also flashes the kernel then? I'm a bit confused about this since I thought they were separate.
Thanks for the reply.
The kernel is included in the PDA. They post a stand alone kernel so you can flash back to it after applying CF-Root.
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You have to use CWM to flash zImage of CF-Root Kernel so as not to break the boot for CWM.
Electroz said:
The kernel is included in the PDA. They post a stand alone kernel so you can flash back to it after applying CF-Root.
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Oh, I see. Thanks.
One last question: If I'm understanding correctly, installing the XXKH3 firmware will change my phone's CSC to OXA, which as I understand covers an array of European countries. Will this impact how my phone operates here in Canada on Bell's network? Intratech wrote that CSC affects things like settings for data connection and regional-specific software, which gives me the impression that it would be better to have the CSC as Bell's version. But if flashing with the XXKH3 package overwrites the CSC with OXA, is it possible to change just the CSC back to what it was before? Or am I just worried about nothing?
(This is my first smartphone so I'm still trying to get my head around all of this terminology.)
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raditz said:
You have to use CWM to flash zImage of CF-Root Kernel so as not to break the boot for CWM.
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Hm, can you please elaborate? I thought all I had to do was;
1) Odin (as PDA): GT-I9100_XEO_I9100XXKH3_I9100XXKH3_I9100OXAKH3.tar;
2) Odin (as PDA): CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4.tar to root.
The first flash wouldn't give me CWM, I think, since it's just stock firmware. The second flash would put CWM on, but I'm not performing any further modification after that so there wouldn't be anything to break its boot. (Whatever that means.)
n125 said:
Oh, I see. Thanks.
One last question: If I'm understanding correctly, installing the XXKH3 firmware will change my phone's CSC to OXA, which as I understand covers an array of European countries. Will this impact how my phone operates here in Canada on Bell's network? Intratech wrote that CSC affects things like settings for data connection and regional-specific software, which gives me the impression that it would be better to have the CSC as Bell's version. But if flashing with the XXKH3 package overwrites the CSC with OXA, is it possible to change just the CSC back to what it was before? Or am I just worried about nothing?
(This is my first smartphone so I'm still trying to get my head around all of this terminology.)
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Bell's csc includes their apps like remote pvr and self serve as well as their APNs. The apn information can be added manually and the apps can also be downloaded from the market, so there is really no reason to need the bell CSC.
Also, the Bell CSC is too big to be installed with KH3. It leaves zero room on the system partition, so rooting the rom is impossible. Just go with the OXA csc. You can find the bell APN info on their website if you need it.
n125 said:
Hm, can you please elaborate? I thought all I had to do was;
1) Odin (as PDA): GT-I9100_XEO_I9100XXKH3_I9100XXKH3_I9100OXAKH3.tar;
2) Odin (as PDA): CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4.tar to root.
The first flash wouldn't give me CWM, I think, since it's just stock firmware. The second flash would put CWM on, but I'm not performing any further modification after that so there wouldn't be anything to break its boot. (Whatever that means.)
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This process will work fine for you. However, you'll be stuck with a yellow triangle at boot. This is why people flash back to stock kernel after rooting their phones, to get rid of the triangle. Not a required thing, just a cosmetic thing.
Hi,
Bought a GS 2 a couple of days back and its running the following firmware
Baseband : I9100DDKE4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555
BUILD NUMBER - XWKF3
Have a few queries regarding flashing firmware
1) Can i flash the KJ1 firmware from Intratech's official firmware list?
XWKJ1
Android 2.3.5
This package has: PDA: XWKJ1| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/QYQLC8KGJ8
XWKJ1 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/3W4XXTHFSZ
Password: [email protected]
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2) The firmware mentioned above has only one file.
If the package only contains one .tar archive then it will have everything, pda+phone+csc, in the one file.
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3) Since the above package only contains one file, updating to the above firmware would change the CSC. I'm from India. And hence i would lose the settings.
How should i proceed?
I am very much new to this. The above questions maybe / are silly, but would like to know how this works.
Many thanks in advance.
Yes using odin, you can always flash another csc after, I suggest you read the thread and understand the basics of flashing firmware, before you proceed, flash cf root using odin so you will be rooted and reboot into recovery or use cwm app that comes with cf root and do a backup, so if things go wrong you can go back into recovery and restore back.
You can find cf root in original dev section.
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The firmware update contains a baseband for a different country. If I update using the above, would I lose my network/data connectivity?
Thanks,
Shray
nikzDHD said:
Yes using odin, you can always flash another csc after, I suggest you read the thread and understand the basics of flashing firmware, before you proceed, flash cf root using odin so you will be rooted and reboot into recovery or use cwm app that comes with cf root and do a backup, so if things go wrong you can go back into recovery and restore back.
You can find cf root in original dev section.
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So if i update to the package without flashing the original CSC back, would i still be able to access my mobile network and data?
In other words, does the CSC have any carrier settings? I own a unlocked the GS2
Any help on my query?
Yes will be able to access the internet.
I tried a firmware of different country and even after that my GPRS and general call and text were working fine.
Later i flashed Indian CSC.
shrayv said:
The firmware update contains a baseband for a different country. If I update using the above, would I lose my network/data connectivity?
Thanks,
Shray
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The CSC contains some customizations, but responsible for your baseband/network and data connectivity is the Modem/Phone part.
As there are many other users of your region/country running on Intratech's ROM versions, this should work for you as well.
P.S.: I prefer Frankenstein versions, as you can combine them with any other Modem/Phone and/or CSC.
Just download the files you need/want to use, put them into the corresponding section in Odin and flash them at once to your phone.
Good luck !
Hey guys, I'm kinda confused about this post, especifically this firmware:
XWKJ3
Firmware info
PDA:XWKJ3
PHONE: XXKI4
Date: 25/10/2011
Android 2.3.5
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So I downloaded the Firmware for XWKJ3 already, but when I unzip it, I got and .tar.md5 file. Should I just go ahead and use this MD5 file on Odin?
Also, this firmware mentioned XXKI4, does that mean I have to download XXKI4 firmware file as well and put it in the PHONE section of the Odin?
KI4 Phone is the modem/baseband that comes with this firmware. Just odin the KJ3 firmware and you are OK to go.
As per above, the .tar.md5 file contains all the things you need. Just put it into PDA section on Odin, follow the instructions to the letter and you should be good to go.
XWKJ3
Android 2.3.5
This package has: PDA: XWKJ3| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/JFWLX5M4EZ
XWKJ3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/JDA305KOVD
Password: [email protected]
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So... Which one do I actually use to flash the firmware? The link on the upper one, or the lower one (XWKJ3 Stock Kernel)?
And... what is this "Individual CSC Packages" thing he mentioned below XWKJ3?
Guys...? Sorry have to bump this :/
Hi,
This might be a stupid question but which is the most stable GB stock ROM available out there as per your opinion? and what is the harm in installing a ROM with different CSC as to yours current?
Does doing a factory reset after installing a ROM, removes all the settings from your old ROM ? as in is it like a format on a PC?
Thanks in advance.
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Hi,
This might be a stupid question but which is the most stable GB stock ROM available out there as per your opinion?
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This is TOTALLY subjective, as you yourself stated with "as per your opinion", and usually starts a bunch of arguments. Which is why these threads tend to get closed. I expect this one to get closed shortly.
Xxxdevilxxx said:
and what is the harm in installing a ROM with different CSC as to yours current?
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You probably won't get updates via Kies anymore, if you were ever able to in the first place.
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Does doing a factory reset after installing a ROM, removes every settings from your old ROM ?
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A "factory reset" essentially restores the last ROM you flashed to how it was the moment you flashed it.
EDIT to add: to the above factory reset question... it does remove all user installed apps and data too though. So it is KIND OF like a PC format, but not exactly.
ctomgee said:
This is TOTALLY subjective, as you yourself stated with "as per your opinion", and usually starts a bunch of arguments. Which is why these threads tend to get closed. I expect this one to get closed shortly.
You probably won't get updates via Kies anymore, if you were ever able to in the first place.
A "factory reset" essentially restores the last ROM you flashed to how it was the moment you flashed it.
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Hi thanks for the reply. No i don't want to start a long thread of debates what i meant was, is the latest GB 2.3.6 better and more stable than the 2.3.5? The reason i asked about the CSC was coz 2.3.6 is not available for my region so was wondering if it is more stable than 2.3.5 i would upgrade it!
I updated my system to 2.3.5 via kies and all the software & everything else was how it was before I upgraded to it, does kies reinstall the stuff?
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Hi thanks for the reply. No i don't want to start a long thread of debates what i meant was, is the latest GB 2.3.6 better and more stable than the 2.3.5? The reason i asked about the CSC was coz 2.3.6 is not available for my region so was wondering if it is more stable than 2.3.5 i would upgrade it!
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I'm still on XXKI3, which is 2.3.5. It's perfectly stable for me. CSC only matters if you want releases through Kies. If you want to continue to receive Kies updates, then don't change anything. Otherwise, you can flash whatever CSC you want.
Xxxdevilxxx said:
I updated my system to 2.3.5 via kies and all the software & everything else was how it was before I upgraded to it, does kies reinstall the stuff?
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No. Kies updates are non-wipe, which means it won't touch the data partition, where your apps live.
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Hi thanks for the reply. No i don't want to start a long thread of debates what i meant was, is the latest GB 2.3.6 better and more stable than the 2.3.5? The reason i asked about the CSC was coz 2.3.6 is not available for my region so was wondering if it is more stable than 2.3.5 i would upgrade it!
I updated my system to 2.3.5 via kies and all the software & everything else was how it was before I upgraded to it, does kies reinstall the stuff?
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2.3.6 is better and for me still beats ICS by a narrowing margin .
jje
ctomgee said:
I'm still on XXKI3, which is 2.3.5. It's perfectly stable for me. CSC only matters if you want releases through Kies. If you want to continue to receive Kies updates, then don't change anything. Otherwise, you can flash whatever CSC you want.
No. Kies updates are non-wipe, which means it won't touch the data partition, where your apps live.
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The reason i was asking this was coz today wen i clicked on dialer and and started dialing it got hung-up on blank black screen for a few minutes then proceeded :/ tht kinda got to me..coz it happened twice!..
If i restore the old CSC will I get the Kies update functionality back?
JJEgan said:
2.3.6 is better and for me still beats ICS by a narrowing margin .
jje
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Thanks jje...which GB Rom were u using before 2.3.6? what kinda stability did u feel wen u upgraded?
Xxxdevilxxx said:
The reason i was asking this was coz today wen i clicked on dialer and and started dialing it got hung-up blank screen for a few minutes then proceeded :/ tht kinda got to me..coz it happened twice!..
If i restore the old CSC will I get the Kies update functionality back?
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Probably.
ctomgee said:
Probably.
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one last question, when flashing a GB stock ROM which is not available in my country via KIES do i need to put the following in ODIN:
The .tar with modem in the name is the phone/baseband bit of the package
.tar with csc/multi-csc in the name is the csc bit of the package
.tar with code/PDA in the name is the PDA part of the firmware package
for that particular ROM? or is there something i shouldn't mess with?
Xxxdevilxxx said:
one last question, when flashing a GB stock ROM which is not available in my country via KIES do i need to put the following in ODIN:
The .tar with modem in the name is the phone/baseband bit of the package
.tar with csc/multi-csc in the name is the csc bit of the package
.tar with code/PDA in the name is the PDA part of the firmware package
for that particular ROM? or is there something i shouldn't mess with?
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no need to worry, any FW package you download should contain these 3 files, to select from respective sections of the ODIN
or all these in a single TAR file to select from PDA.
Xxxdevilxxx said:
one last question, when flashing a GB stock ROM which is not available in my country via KIES do i need to put the following in ODIN:
The .tar with modem in the name is the phone/baseband bit of the package
.tar with csc/multi-csc in the name is the csc bit of the package
.tar with code/PDA in the name is the PDA part of the firmware package
for that particular ROM? or is there something i shouldn't mess with?
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You've for sure got an I9100, right?
USUALLY, full firmwares are all inclusive. So they will contain modem and CSC already. So you just put it into the PDA field in Odin and leave everything else alone.
You only put modem and CSC in if the package you put in PDA doesn't have them already, or you want to overwrite the ones that are already in a package.
Make sure you don't re-partition, or include a .PIT file unless you REALLY need to, the .PIT file is FOR SURE INTENDED FOR YOUR MODEL OF PHONE, and you know what you are doing. Flashing a .PIT file for a different model of phone will completely hard-brick your phone, and there won't be anything you can do to recover it yourself unless you get your own JTag box. Otherwise, it will have to go to Samsung or a service point that has JTag.
zaheedahmed said:
no need to worry, any FW package you download should contain these 3 files, to select from respective sections of the ODIN
or all these in a single TAR file to select from PDA.
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I am upgrading with this FW, any other suggestions?
XWKK2
Firmware info
PDA:XWKK2
PHONE: XXKI4
Date: 11/11/2011
Android 2.3.6
XEN (Netherlands): Download
XSA (Australia): Download
LUX (Luxembourg): Download
TUR (Turkey): Download
XWKK2 Stock Kernel: Download
Password: [email protected]
if you select any of the CSC, you probebly get a single .7z file which can be extracted with winrar, then you will get a .md5 file, just select that one from PDA, as per the guide of the same thread....GOODLUCK
I have not tested this to comment, but used 2.3.6, its very stable...
there are firmwares released after this also..like XWLA2, LA4 etc...
ctomgee said:
You've for sure got an I9100, right?
USUALLY, full firmwares are all inclusive. So they will contain modem and CSC already. So you just put it into the PDA field in Odin and leave everything else alone.
You only put modem and CSC in if the package you put in PDA doesn't have them already, or you want to overwrite the ones that are already in a package.
Make sure you don't re-partition, or include a .PIT file unless you REALLY need to, the .PIT file is FOR SURE INTENDED FOR YOUR MODEL OF PHONE, and you know what you are doing. Flashing a .PIT file for a different model of phone will completely hard-brick your phone, and there won't be anything you can do to recover it yourself unless you get your own JTag box. Otherwise, it will have to go to Samsung or a service point that has JTag.
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Thanks bro... yeh i got I9100 for sure
zaheedahmed said:
if you select any of the CSC, you probebly get a single .7z file which can be extracted with winrar, then you will get a .md5 file, just select that one from PDA, as per the guide of the same thread....GOODLUCK
I have not tested this to comment, but used 2.3.6, its very stable...
there are firmwares released after this also..like XWLA2, LA4 etc...
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Thanks for the info bro will update here about the status once i install it.... Gonna go for XWLA4 now
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Thanks for the info bro will update here about the status once i install it.... Gonna go for XWLA4 now
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Installed firmware XWLA4 it is working like a charm and it is much much better than any before. Before i had 2.3.3 and wen i upgraded to 2.3.5 from KIES i was disappointed by the lack of stability in 2.3.5, Now when i upgraded 2.3.6 it is far far better than any other stock GB available.
Well, after flashing some roms, I got this message right now (*#1234#)
AP: I9300UBALE6
CP: I9300UBLE6
CSC: unknown
This ROM is at my SG3: Samsumg Stock: I9300UBALE6 / CSC I9300ZTOALE7
And the original one was CSC I9300ZTAALE6.
Can you help me?
Guide here in OP:
[Guide+ROMS]Odin Flash+Root Guide & Stock Firmwares LE4/6/8/9/F/D, LF1/2
Post #11 >> individual CSC packages
My modem isn't there! Should I flash any other???
raphaelmo said:
My modem isn't there! Should I flash any other???
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My apologises, CSC are in post #10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26530885&postcount=10
Just use the guide in post #1 to flash with Odin CSC section
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
If you used MobileODIN, try reflashing the same ROM, but having the .md5 in the external SD card, not in the internal storage.
I had this issue once and that's what worked for me.
Anyhow, forget about the Brazilian ROMs (such as ZTO). They are all outdated already.
Get one from NEE (new) or ITV (newest). They are better, newer, leaner and work flawlessly in Brazil (and yes, they both contain Brazilian Portuguese).
may I ask you to show me which one (ITV) should I use? Or just tell me what country I should look for in checkfus!
Thanks !!
raphaelmo said:
may I ask you to show me which one (ITV) should I use? Or just tell me what country I should look for in checkfus!
Thanks !!
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Raphael, if you're going to use the non-GUI version of CheckFus Downloader, this is the command line to get it:
Code:
CheckFusDownloaderCmd.exe -dl I9300XXALF6/I9300ITVALF1/I9300XXLF5/I9300XXALF6 ITV GT-I9300
Otherwise, for the GUI version, just copy/paste the parts below in the "Firmware info" of CheckFus Downloader 2.1:
Product Code: GT-I9300MBDITV
PDA: I9300XXALF6
CSC: I9300ITVALF1
Phone: I9300XXLF5
then click on "Check Firmware" and then "Download".
it was not so easy to find it in checkfus...I didn't find in gui version, and on nongui I downloaded, but after the download the program crashes and broke the file. 3 times.
But I found it at Sammobile, downloaded and already flashed! Thank you again!
Mine's also says CSC Unknown... I'm on Official JB Polish rom... do I have to flash that CSC package?? But what is the one correspondent to the Official JB Polish??
I have the same thing after the Polish ROM. Does having an unknown CSC actually matter for any reason?
Threads seem to indicate that it doesn't, and my phone is working normally, but maybe I'm missing something obvious.
CSC may play a part if your network has fast dormancy .
CSC essentially contains a list of network setting for local areas .
Example
<Country>UK & IRE</Country><CountryISO>GB</CountryISO><Region>EUR</Region><SalesCode>BTU</SalesCode><NbNetworkInfo>20</NbNetworkInfo>-<NetworkInfo><MCCMNC>23410</MCCMNC><NetworkName>O2 UK Pay Monthly</NetworkName></NetworkInfo>-<NetworkInfo><MCCMNC>23410</MCCMNC><NetworkName>O2 UK Pay & Go</NetworkName></NetworkInfo>-<NetworkInfo>
CSC code is part of the HDSWVER code that is used for Kies /Ota updates if anyone actually uses that route .
jje
raphaelmo said:
Well, after flashing some roms, I got this message right now (*#1234#)
AP: I9300UBALE6
CP: I9300UBLE6
CSC: unknown
This ROM is at my SG3: Samsumg Stock: I9300UBALE6 / CSC I9300ZTOALE7
And the original one was CSC I9300ZTAALE6.
Can you help me?
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donalgodon said:
I have the same thing after the Polish ROM. Does having an unknown CSC actually matter for any reason?
Threads seem to indicate that it doesn't, and my phone is working normally, but maybe I'm missing something obvious.
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You have corrupted CSC, Flash the rom again in Odin as CSC, i.e. put the MD5 file in CSC instead of PDA and it will fix the problem.
You have better reset your firmware by using "Firmware Upgrade And Initialization" in your Samsung KIES 2.5.0.12114_1.
You don't need a correct CSC for your phone as it will just download the firmware for you according to the serial number you provided to the software. However, please back up your phone first as it may delete all your data.
Is there a way to fix this WITHOUT resetting? I didn't encounter it until recently. I assume it's something related to using Mobile Odin, but not sure.
donalgodon said:
Is there a way to fix this WITHOUT resetting? I didn't encounter it until recently. I assume it's something related to using Mobile Odin, but not sure.
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I am not sure about that. Maybe you just try to download the CSC corresponding to your firmware version and flash it with odin, but I don't know if it will reset your phone.
Anyone who really does know how to fix this (or if it is even necessary)?
I also had this problem. Reflashing the firmware again fix it for me.
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Reflashed via desktop Odin, rooted via Chainfire's latest root method. Reset. Flashed CWM touch. Device status is Normal and CSC is correct.
Just for future reference, in case anyone searches for this later. This was the actual problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950082
Simply reflashing the ROM via Mobile Odin and allowing the stock recovery to be flashed solved it. Flash the CWM recovery later, if you want it.
Works like a charm.