So for those of you that got your S3 with TMobile branded firmware you'll realise how stupid it is.
I wanted to know if I flash it with unbranded firmware will that mean I won't be elegible for updates via Kies and via OTAs. (So even though I will now have the option to get OTAs, I wont be able to?)
Also if the answer to the above is Yes, is there any way to get around this and if no what am I doing wrong because my updates via Kies is not working.
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Coming from the iPhone, I plan to pick up a unlocked gs2 in the states. I currently only have a iMac so I cannot use kies to upgrade firmware. For unlocked, unbranded phones do all firmware updates in kies eventually come ota? What is the delay between a firmware update showing up in kies and than becoming available ota? Thanks for any info.
Never seen SGS 1 with OTA upgrade .
jje
motionUS said:
Coming from the iPhone, I plan to pick up a unlocked gs2 in the states. I currently only have a iMac so I cannot use kies to upgrade firmware. For unlocked, unbranded phones do all firmware updates in kies eventually come ota? What is the delay between a firmware update showing up in kies and than becoming available ota? Thanks for any info.
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Man kies the worst ever software {Samsung anyhow are number 1 in crap softwares}
OTA is what you get in N1,Nexus S & other bunch of Android devices to upgrade your phone software.No need of connecting it to any pc or other softeare to upgrade your softeare.
Always prefer OTA for softeare updates
I wouldn't expect any FOTA updates, at least not soon.
I just have a bootcamp partition with Windows XP and use it for things like that.
You can use your friend's PC
This last update was almost 500mb, which makes it ok that I had to use sucky kies.
If I wanted to receive OTA updates with my i9100 and have flashed a stock rom (KI3) on it, does anyone know if it will notify me? KIES does not check for me anymore since the firmware is "not official" which I thought it was, but I would like to know if I could flash it to an earlier version and receive an update OTA. I have had a few issues with my device every time I flash it which continues to annoy me. Such as clearing data of certain apps to get them to work properly. I would rather not clear the data on my phone after every update and would like to just wait for new releases patiently. Anyone have a clue if this will work before I waste my time?
You will not revealed ota updates unless you are on the correct stock rom, and if kies doesn't see it as stick I really don't think you will gt ota.
Also ota is only avaliable on a limited number of carriers/regions.
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My phone is unlocked and I have received them before. After the KIES update it does not recognize my phone now. I have heard that even if I go back to a previous firmware then it won't recognize it still. I got the firmware from Intratech's thread and they are all official releases, I am unsure why KIES says it is not the official firmware.
Has no one else tried this? It seems like something someone would have done. I don't want to use KIES anymore, but I would really like to know if I can start updating via OTA instead of flashing new firmwares that require me to clear data on the majority of my apps to get them to work properly.
OTA updates and how they work are not something we have any information for .
OTA will probably look at he same codes as Kies to update . Wrong codes from firmware = no update .
Plus neither will update if no update from the provider on the server .
jje
I also have a SGS2 with a flashed ROM (is an original 2.3.4 unbranded, but is not the one which came with the phone) and also my phone is ROOTed.
Could that be why I also cannot use Samsung Dive services?
Hey guys,
I have an international S2 I9100, that i updated to a march build of ICS. Overall its been a great experience, but there are several snags including a non-working lock screen, and some features missing.
My question is, can I return my phone to such a state (either by going back to GB for example) so that I can get the update via Kies? I could install the XPWLP(forgot the full name) 8 (That's the latest i think) but Id like to get it via kies so future updates are automatic.
I also havent rooted this device, since the roots I have seen are for the more recent builds of ICS.
Thanks in advance.
P.s First post, but a long time lurker
You cant return your phone to old GB version through KIES,
You have to use ODIN, to flash respective GB rom which will be upgraded to ICS latest version.
But why??? cant you directly flash latest ICS from ODIN then?
Actually what I want to do is, basically get to the official ICS update released by samsung, and let me preserve the ability to recieve updates via kies. Since i've flashed this old build using odin, the only way for me to get the latest/released ICS build is by using odin again. While that is fine, I want to be able to recieve updates via kies, so that i don't have a problem with future updates.
So i guess my question could also be understood as "Can i flash ics onto my phone using Odin, while preserving my ability to update with kies in the future"
only if your region has ICS available flashing that with odin will still work on kies. you have to wipe using code for csc to work correctly.
for later
*#1234# will show you if csc is installed, if not wipe using *2767*3855# if still doesnt work you have to flash again using odin. it happens sometime with ICS.
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Actually what I want to do is, basically get to the official ICS update released by samsung, and let me preserve the ability to recieve updates via kies. Since i've flashed this old build using odin, the only way for me to get the latest/released ICS build is by using odin again. While that is fine, I want to be able to recieve updates via kies, so that i don't have a problem with future updates.
So i guess my question could also be understood as "Can i flash ics onto my phone using Odin, while preserving my ability to update with kies in the future"
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yes you should be able to receive updates thru KEIS, provided you have flashed an official ICS from ODIN (if Samsung rolls further out ICS updates in future , so far no) for your region.
Mine is already rooted with CWM and Rooted. Im currently on XXALE9 Stock. Unfortunately there is no response from Software Update on the phone and KIES is saying that Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies.
I heard from another forum site (Non-XDA) that it has something to do with the phone being rooted. I would like to know if this is true. As much as possible I am trying to avoid flashing via Odin.
Is there any possible fix for this?
As most of you might ask, the reason I am asking this is that I would like to officially get the updates for my phone. I am after those updates because those who received them had the Overheating/Warming issue with the phone fixed.
Thankyou very much!
reflash stock rom.
Question has to be has your individual phone actually got an official update .
No update no download via Kies or OTA .
jje
Hi,
Has anyone on Orange in the UK updated to the latest firmware via Kies?
I've just plugged my phone in to Kies and seen the update, and I wanna know if this is what I hope it is... the JELLY BEAN UPDATE!!!
I doubt it, as I've seen nothing online to suggest anyone has it yet.
Let me know people! Thanks for your help!
Without evidence in a build number or Android version its just another old old update .
Orange first never usually months behind .
jje
There is no chance whatsoever that it is Jellybean, Jellybean will be out most likely last of all UK networks for Orange.... the first phone to get the update will be the UK unbranded update.
This update is probably LG8 or LH1....
I've attached a screen print of the message I get in Kies. Not sure if this is the "build number" your referring to. I won't get a version number till I update. I'm holding fire on that till I know it's necessary.
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There is no chance whatsoever that it is Jellybean, Jellybean will be out most likely last of all UK networks for Orange.... the first phone to get the update will be the UK unbranded update.
This update is probably LG8 or LH1....
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Last! Damn Orange.
When the unbranded update comes out, is there any way to trick Kies into giving me that? If I sim unlock or something?
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Last! Damn Orange.
When the unbranded update comes out, is there any way to trick Kies into giving me that? If I sim unlock or something?
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not kies no, but you could use ODIN, you download the file from a link that will be posted on here open ODIN and plug in your phone and press start (not exactly the full process but just to tell you how simple it would be).
You don't need root or anything like that to do this, you could also use the same process to flash back to an Orange Rom if you needed to in the future.
LG very old firmware ..
Use CHECKFUS to download your original current firmware and save it can be flashed via Odin in the future if problems .
jje
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not kies no, but you could use ODIN, you download the file from a link that will be posted on here open ODIN and plug in your phone and press start (not exactly the full process but just to tell you how simple it would be).
You don't need root or anything like that to do this, you could also use the same process to flash back to an Orange Rom if you needed to in the future.
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Thanks, I've used Odin before, but just to root a few S2s and my S3. Will keep an eye out for that unbranded update.
Funnily enough I just installed the LG1 radio on my GF's Orange phone last night as I had issues using the LFB Firmware.