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I am very suprised to have been offered an OTA update - as I had flashed a firmware myself.
I was expecting, that with an unbranded flashed firmware, I would never receive an OTA update.
Am I wrong?
The details:
I flashed a few months ago XWLP7 via Mobile Odin pro, and I am rooted.
The phone itself was purchased sim-free & unbranded, my 3g provider is vodafone uk - pay mothnly.
XWLP7 was taken from the official ICS leaked firmware thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
would at least try to understand if the proposed update is the recent I9100XWLPT
but don't know ho to figure out what the update is.
Also, I would prefer to use ODIN pro again rather than doing an offical update and maybe lose root.
please advise!
thanks!
Yes, the corect regional update is probably LPT.
You will lose the root anyhow, even if you flash with Odin or directly via Wi-Fi.
edo_xda said:
I am very suprised to have been offered an OTA update - as I had flashed a firmware myself.
I was expecting, that with an unbranded flashed firmware, I would never receive an OTA update.
Am I wrong?
The details:
I flashed a few months ago XWLP7 via Mobile Odin pro, and I am rooted.
The phone itself was purchased sim-free & unbranded, my 3g provider is vodafone uk - pay mothnly.
XWLP7 was taken from the official ICS leaked firmware thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
would at least try to understand if the proposed update is the recent I9100XWLPT
but don't know ho to figure out what the update is.
Also, I would prefer to use ODIN pro again rather than doing an offical update and maybe lose root.
please advise!
thanks!
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Why not just flash the latest I9100XWLPT rather than flashing that and loosing root?
I just flashed the LPT and I didnt lose root.Maybe someone can add what the "everoot" function is in mobile odin pro.
I think I lost cwm but I got it back with siyah 3.5 flash.
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mihaixp said:
Yes, the corect regional update is probably LPT.
You will lose the root anyhow, even if you flash with Odin or directly via Wi-Fi.
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thanks - I did not accept the update and flashed I9100XWLPT with Mobile Odin Pro directly.
as usual, it worked great and did not lose root.
cheers
I also got this update but didn't accept as I heard that Samsung were pushing updates out which removes the search function when holding the menu button because they lost a law suit with Apple or something.
It could just be a rumour but I didn't want to risk it.
Does XWLPT still have the search function?
Also does XWLPT have the hard brick bug?
Cheers!
Obagleyfreer said:
I also got this update but didn't accept as I heard that Samsung were pushing updates out which removes the search function when holding the menu button because they lost a law suit with Apple or something.
It could just be a rumour but I didn't want to risk it.
Does XWLPT still have the search function?
Also does XWLPT have the hard brick bug?
Cheers!
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Yes I have the search. and the [hone is not brocked (yet
edo_xda said:
Yes I have the search. and the [hone is not brocked (yet
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You can download the 'got brick bug' app from chain fire to check.
Until then I wouldn't do a factory reset or wipe just to make sure
I tried the same update and its just as crap as the older one-and more laggy.Maybe its because Im liking rr3 performance.
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Obagleyfreer said:
You can download the 'got brick bug' app from chain fire to check.
Until then I wouldn't do a factory reset or wipe just to make sure
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yep I did that and I've got the bug.
edo_xda said:
yep I did that and I've got the bug.
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just flash the latest siyah kernel and u can do wipes in recovery without any brick bug issue for sure
Sun90 said:
just flash the latest siyah kernel and u can do wipes in recovery without any brick bug issue for sure
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Thanks -
can I do the kernel-only flashing using MOBILE Odin pro ?
I no longer have (nor wish to have) windows pcs
edo_xda said:
Thanks -
can I do the kernel-only flashing using MOBILE Odin pro ?
I no longer have (nor wish to have) windows pcs
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Apparently there is a risk of bricking your phone if you have the brick bug and you use Mobile Odin so I wouldn't risk it.
If you're using a Mac you can use Heimdall, it's similar to Odin
Obagleyfreer said:
Apparently there is a risk of bricking your phone if you have the brick bug and you use Mobile Odin so I wouldn't risk it.
If you're using a Mac you can use Heimdall, it's similar to Odin
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thanks - will give it a go
Hi all Mizzeeboy here
I just wanted to know if it would be ok to unroot my phone:good: then update as I rooted my phone to unlock it so I could avoid a fee.If I unroot i9300 would I be able to download all other samsung updates from kies all right without my network being f**ked because I have an update for my phone on kies and i'm eager to update but I wanted to ask the experts so i'm sure of what i'm doing.
Thanks
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Hi all Mizzeeboy here
I just wanted to know if it would be ok to unroot my phone:good: then update as I rooted my phone to unlock it so I could avoid a fee.If I unroot i9300 would I be able to download all other samsung updates from kies all right without my network being f**ked because I have an update for my phone on kies and i'm eager to update but I wanted to ask the experts so i'm sure of what i'm doing.
Thanks
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Why do you want to use kies? Just use ODIN to flash new roms...
klm67637 said:
Why do you want to use kies? Just use ODIN to flash new roms...
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I would like to use kies as I think they do more official updates than odin don't get me wrong odin is a sick program but I would like to stick with kies as I broke my old s1 with odin and do not want to have a new problem.
But do you know if I unroot and upgrade ? will my network be locked again?
How did you unlock your phone?
bunglebp said:
How did you unlock your phone?
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I manually changed the efs folder with the file which needed to be replaced i also used voodoo unlock
mizzeeboy said:
I manually changed the efs folder with the file which needed to be replaced i also used voodoo unlock
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Voodoo unlock requires ROOT so im guessing not, you could backup your efs then restore it once you've upgraded maybe
mizzeeboy said:
I would like to use kies as I think they do more official updates than odin don't get me wrong odin is a sick program but I would like to stick with kies as I broke my old s1 with odin and do not want to have a new problem.
But do you know if I unroot and upgrade ? will my network be locked again?
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Neither kies nor Odin does the upgrade..samsung releases the upgrades..on kies you will have to wait for the updates to be pushed by Sammy..using Odin you can download the update from Sammobile/samsung-updates and update any time you want..
by the way..Odin will not mess with your phone if you perform the steps correctly..Kies took around 50 seconds on my PC to open up..Odin does that in 5 seconds...
though there are some advantages of kies as well..such as backup and recover but for me..Odin trumps Kies
mizzeeboy said:
I would like to use kies as I think they do more official updates than odin
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WHAT?!?!
They are the exact same firmwares, kies is just one way of getting the exact same firmware that you get from samfirmware.com. THE EXACT SAME, JUST AS OFFICIAL.
In fact you can get more recent firmware from samfirmware than what you will get from kies. (If your CSC isn't BTU)
Forget about kies and use Odin.
More official.....SMH....
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nodstuff said:
WHAT?!?!
They are the exact same firmwares, kies is just one way of getting the exact same firmware that you get from samfirmware.com. THE EXACT SAME, JUST AS OFFICIAL.
In fact you can get more recent firmware from samfirmware than what you will get from kies. (If your CSC isn't BTU)
Forget about kies and use Odin.
More official.....SMH....
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Thanks for that information but could you give me some sort of guide of odin and how to use it as I hate it a lot after what it did to my old phone which was my own fault anyway.
And no one still has'nt answered my question regarding the unroot and my mobile network being locked
mizzeeboy said:
Thanks for that information but could you give me some sort of guide of odin and how to use it as I hate it a lot after what it did to my old phone which was my own fault anyway.
And no one still has'nt answered my question regarding the unroot and my mobile network being locked
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A complete guide with pictures is in the stickies in the general section..
Here you go..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26530736
Next time try searching a bit more. .
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mizzeeboy said:
Thanks for that information but could you give me some sort of guide of odin and how to use it as I hate it a lot after what it did to my old phone which was my own fault anyway.
And no one still has'nt answered my question regarding the unroot and my mobile network being locked
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Odin is simple, boot into download mode (vol down+home+power) connect to computer with Odin open (kies closed and removed from system tray) put package in PDA, make sure repartition is NOT ticked and press start.
If you use Odin properly it won't damage anything.
Yes, depending on how you unlocked it there is a chance it will be locked again, Samsung blocked the method that voodoo unlock uses in the updates after XXBLG1.
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Hi all
How should I flash the OTA flash files downloaded from Samfirmware?? Should I use ADB?? If yes, can anyone tell me the commands??
I normally flash phones with SPT/RIFF box, so I am a bit rusty in ADB
Kind regards
I'd say use Odin. But just to be sure, Check the stickies in the general forum. Use the search if not sure.
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Hi!
Just use odin to flash the firmware.. i'm pretty sure most of the fw would just be on PDA in odin.
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Ratata82 said:
Hi all
How should I flash the OTA flash files downloaded from Samfirmware?? Should I use ADB?? If yes, can anyone tell me the commands??
I normally flash phones with SPT/RIFF box, so I am a bit rusty in ADB
Kind regards
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If you are talking about OTA and not the full firmware..it has to be flashed in stock recovery...first make sure you have the correct firmware version on your phone..the firmware version required will be given alongside the OTA on samfirmware..now move the OTA to your sdcard..reboot into stock recovery..use vol up+power+home buttons..then choose install update from there..
I need to do this. I'll do a Titanium Backup before, but should I expect all my content, apps, preferences and all that to be intact after the procedure (presuming everything goes the way it should)?
Edit: Also, why can't I see an option for United States in the drop-down menu when narrowing down my device? Should I use some other country?
Diashi said:
I need to do this. I'll do a Titanium Backup before, but should I expect all my content, apps, preferences and all that to be intact after the procedure (presuming everything goes the way it should)?
Edit: Also, why can't I see an option for United States in the drop-down menu when narrowing down my device? Should I use some other country?
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Just did this last night over Kies. No problems at all. On 4.1 from 4.0 and all is well.
zoot1 said:
If you are talking about OTA and not the full firmware..it has to be flashed in stock recovery...first make sure you have the correct firmware version on your phone..the firmware version required will be given alongside the OTA on samfirmware..now move the OTA to your sdcard..reboot into stock recovery..use vol up+power+home buttons..then choose install update from there..
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And do you know what this ota files are used for? I've an S5830 from Vodafone(Spain) and I want to get it back to the original firm (you know, operator apps and some more innecesary ****), but I'm unable to find one on the internet.
Looking at www.samfirmware.com, the only thing I've seen about my device and Vodafone is the OTA file i'm talking about, but I'm not pretty sure if flashing it will let my phone in factory defaults.
I need to flash a Vodafone rom because I wanna send it to the technical support.
raymanlololo said:
And do you know what this ota files are used for? I've an S5830 from Vodafone(Spain) and I want to get it back to the original firm (you know, operator apps and some more innecesary ****), but I'm unable to find one on the internet.
Looking at www.samfirmware.com, the only thing I've seen about my device and Vodafone is the OTA file i'm talking about, but I'm not pretty sure if flashing it will let my phone in factory defaults.
I need to flash a Vodafone rom because I wanna send it to the technical support.
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Find a Vodafone Spain Rom, it should be over 200mb, then download Odin for your galaxy ace, it should be in the ace forum. Then flash it. Check the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
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kofiaa said:
Find a Vodafone Spain Rom, it should be over 200mb, then download Odin for your galaxy ace, it should be in the ace forum. Then flash it. Check the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
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Dude, that's the problem: I can't find a Vodafone Spain Rom. I've seen it from several countries, but not from spain.
Also in SF are others operators roms for s5830, but not from vodafone.
raymanlololo said:
Dude, that's the problem: I can't find a Vodafone Spain Rom. I've seen it from several countries, but not from spain.
Also in SF are others operators roms for s5830, but not from vodafone.
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Oh ok, when I get on my pc I'll see if I can help, you are ok with froyo or gb right?
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kofiaa said:
Oh ok, when I get on my pc I'll see if I can help, you are ok with froyo or gb right?
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Don't mind the version, but I need that it be from vodafone. I'll update it later with kies if neccesary
hello there ,
I have a stock 4.0.4 on my international version SGS3 ,
I used CF-root in order to use titanium backup.
for some reason , everyone else are getting the JB via OTA and I can't get it...
can I get help for this issue? I really want the JB...
my baseband version is : I9300UBLG2
build number : IMM76D.I9300UBLG2
Thank you for your help.
OTA will fail on rooted phone anyway.
Backup your stuff.
Triangle away and unroot by flashing original firmware with odin.
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rotman253 said:
hello there ,
I have a stock 4.0.4 on my international version SGS3 ,
I used CF-root in order to use titanium backup.
for some reason , everyone else are getting the JB via OTA and I can't get it...
can I get help for this issue? I really want the JB...
my baseband version is : I9300UBLG2
build number : IMM76D.I9300UBLG2
Thank you for your help.
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Make sure you change CSC to XEO as well.
you cant get OTA updates when you're rooted.. sad to say..
as what the dude above me mentioned, you have to be on stock
i hope this helps
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rotman253 said:
hello there ,
for some reason , everyone else are getting the JB via OTA and I can't get it...
Who are these everyone getting JB updates please .
jje
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Arsaw said:
OTA will fail on rooted phone anyway.
Backup your stuff.
Triangle away and unroot by flashing original firmware with odin.
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is there a good way to backup everything with out root?
JJEgan said:
rotman253 said:
hello there ,
for some reason , everyone else are getting the JB via OTA and I can't get it...
Who are these everyone getting JB updates please .
jje
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everybody here in my country... and I hate to stay back
Kangburra said:
Make sure you change CSC to XEO as well.
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can you please explain how and why to do that?
Thank you all guys
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So your country has an update of JB .
Simple method if JB has been released for your country .
Use CHECKFUS to download and flash via ODIN ..
BUT i think you are mistaken and JB has not been released for your country .
jje
Dig as far down your trash as you can and you might find some JB down there
rotman253 said:
is there a good way to backup everything with out root?
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Nope. Root is still required for full backup.
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Arsaw said:
Nope. Root is still required for full backup.
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seems like I lost my root as well....
any fast link to acquire root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
-or-
http://gokhanmoral.com/
How about just downloading + flashing the Jellybean firmware instead of downloading + flashing ICS, then downloading + flashing JB (provided it's even available in your country+provider combo)
d4fseeker said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
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http://gokhanmoral.com/
How about just downloading + flashing the Jellybean firmware instead of downloading + flashing ICS, then downloading + flashing JB (provided it's even available in your country+provider combo)
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It's a good option, but. I just really want to stay on stock for the time being..
And i really think my country got the update..
rotman253 said:
It's a good option, but. I just really want to stay on stock for the time being..
And i really think my country got the update..
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Their is no listing for JB release does not matter what you think .
You have been given the information for problems contact Samsung .
jje
Is there a way to get the official stock JB rom?
Thank you
rotman253 said:
Is there a way to get the official stock JB rom?
Thank you
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Only by pretending you live in Poland where JB has been released.
Kangburra said:
Only by pretending you live in Poland where JB has been released.
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ok , found this thread....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
rotman253 said:
ok , found this thread....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
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You did good.
hi there ,
just installed the JB over a stock ICS without doing wipe... how bad this idea is?
Thank you
hello everyone could someone please help me?
i've a galaxy s2 with 2.x.x it was unlocked...i've installed the 4.0.4 update now it's locked...i've tried galaxy s unlock and other apps but it doesn't work..it always asks for a code to unlock...the phone has the orange logo on the back...i assume it's locked to orange ...i thought it was factory unlocked...now, is there a solution? or do i have to reinstall the 2.x rom? will this work ?(does galaxy s unlock work on this fw?) and which rom do i have to install?
thanks guys in advance for your help
sinbad12 said:
hello everyone could someone please help me?
i've a galaxy s2 with 2.x.x it was unlocked...i've installed the 4.0.4 update now it's locked...i've tried galaxy s unlock and other apps but it doesn't work..it always asks for a code to unlock...the phone has the orange logo on the back...i assume it's locked to orange ...i thought it was factory unlocked...now, is there a solution? or do i have to reinstall the 2.x rom? will this work ?(does galaxy s unlock work on this fw?) and which rom do i have to install?
thanks guys in advance for your help
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How u installed the update?
Throught Odin, right... So u used a "orange"based firmware...
So just search for a "normal" one (f.ex. here) and flash it in same way...
That should fix ur problem
CHEERS
UPDATE: Sorry first link was to branded firwmares
Hannibal226 said:
How u installed the update?
Throught Odin, right... So u used a "orange"based firmware...
So just search for a "normal" one (f.ex. here) and flash it in same way...
That should fix ur problem
CHEERS
UPDATE: Sorry first link was to branded firwmares
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thank you so much for the fast reply and yes i installed it using odin..but which fw you're talking about? 4.0.4 or 4.1 or 2.x? could you please tell me which fw do i have to install?
sinbad12 said:
thank you so much for the fast reply and yes i installed it using odin..but which fw you're talking about? 4.0.4 or 4.1 or 2.x? could you please tell me which fw do i have to install?
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Choose which version u want...
I would recommend to use the latest one of 4.0.4 u can find.
The 4.1 is already Jelly Bean but not as stable as the other ones....
I saw it's now with actual firmwares....
So load the firmwares from sammobile
(Search =i9100 then u got a list, sort by date)
CHEERS
well, thank you so much!! really appreciate it ... will do it and tell you if it works or not
same thing!!! locked and request a code could someone please help?
Did you flash a carrier branded firmware or unbranded?
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boki9999 said:
Did you flash a carrier branded firmware or unbranded?
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this one :
I9100XWLPT_I9100XXLQ6_I9100XEULPA_XEU
here's the info from the post :
I9100XWLPT Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9100XWLPT (4.0.4)
Region: Europe
Country United Kingdom / Ireland
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 27 July 2012
Modem: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
Change List: 941023
Separate Kernel: Download (.TAR)
Separate Modem: Download (.TAR)
and the phone has the orange logo on back...after installing this rom i think the phone is locked!! and even if i use galaxy s unlock it doesn't work
but why the phone was working on the 2.x firmware? was it unlocked with galaxy s unlock? does galaxy s unlock work only on old Firmwares?
and now what's the solution? is there a custom rom to install? something to do after installing the rom? or do i have to reinstall 2.x and unlock it with galaxy s unlock? will this work?
First get a micro sd card. Plug it into your computer and download a stable rom into the micro sd. Make sure you leave it as a zip file. Go to your phone's recovery and select the new rom.
Best of luck,
@Jonathan
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@Jonathan said:
First get a micro sd card. Plug it into your computer and download a stable rom into the micro sd. Make sure you leave it as a zip file. Go to your phone's recovery and select the new rom.
Best of luck,
@Jonathan
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which rom? i don't think it's a rom problem :/
Well if you flash a fresh stable rom, it will reset your unlocks
Best of luck,
@Jonathan
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@Jonathan said:
Well if you flash a fresh stable rom, it will reset your unlocks
Best of luck,
@Jonathan
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I having the same problem but I'm on 4.1 and phone was unlocked. Installing other rom does not help. I have try various roms buy no luck
Could you take a picture of the problem?
Best of luck,
@Jonathan
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@Jonathan said:
Could you take a picture of the problem?
Best of luck,
@Jonathan
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installed 2.2.3..phone still locked!!! even galaxy s unlock wont unlock it :///
See if Spockys Galaxsim unlock works.I cant be arsed checking if it wirks on gb or ics or what,but you can.
Its only O2 phones or unbranded ones that are unlocked by default.
****
This has become a huge problem for me too.
I've used the i9100 for a year. At the beginning unlocked it, and tried hundreds of ROMS (CM,MIUI...), and never had a problem with Network Lock.
Before selling it(ebay), I updated it to 4.0.4(unbranded) and send it. BAM! The buyer told me it had a Simlock... Uh :silly:??? I told him not to worry, and bought an IMEI Unlock code for him. He said didn't work, I couldn't believe it, but it is so.
Now I have again my SGS2 here, with the symptoms:
- Compilation LPW
- Network Locked
- Galaxy_S Unlock by Helroz does not work.
- Chainfire's method finds the same Unlock Code that I bought for 9€. But they don't work!:crying:
I will flash a 4.0.3 ROM and see what I can do.
Let u know.
Cheers.
juamiso said:
This has become a huge problem for me too.
...
Let u know.
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I have tried with:
4.0.3 LP7
2.3.X KE2
CM9
CM10
NOTHING. Still asking for the code, and if I instert it, it replies unsuccesful.
WTF has Samsung done to this FW???
I am downloading 4.0.4 LQ2 (Nov. 20129) and hope 4 something.
Hi,
I have found a solution [APP] GalaxSim Unlock from spocky12, which DID THE JOBeven for free:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
Bought him a beer
juamiso said:
Hi,
I have found a solution [APP] GalaxSim Unlock from spocky12, which DID THE JOBeven for free:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
Bought him a beer
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Wow I wonder how you thought of that.