Hi all .. im in the UK i have an unlocked GS2 that is rooted i am on the vodafone network. i keep getting a software update available . i know this to be from Samsung . if i allow this will i loose my root ? i am currently have ICS 4.0.4 any idea what the upgrade might be ? i am running stock firmware but with a siyah kernel
strommy1966 said:
Hi all .. im in the UK i have an unlocked GS2 that is rooted i am on the vodafone network. i keep getting a software update available . i know this to be from Samsung . if i allow this will i loose my root ? i am currently have ICS 4.0.4 any idea what the upgrade might be ? i am running stock firmware but with a siyah kernel
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AFAIK the software update from samsung is for Jellybean v4.1.2.
Any OTA update will unroot ur phone for sure
PS- and do keep in mind not to create multiple threads for each of ur issue, rather update the same thread
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I would like to upgrade my SGS2 from the UAE CSC to the official Indian ICS version. Please help !!! I have already downloaded the official XXLPQ/ODDLP7/DDLP8.tar.md5 ICS for India. Do I do this directly with ODIN3 even though I have a different CSC ????????????????
Also the most important thing to ask is :--
"Should I flash the Stock Kernel XXLPQ thru Odin3 BEFORE I UPGRADE to the official XXLPQ/ODDLP7/DDLP8 ????????"
Somebody please guide me thru this with the necessary steps or Links !!!!!
THANX IN ADVANCE !!!
vijaybach said:
I would like to upgrade my SGS2 from the UAE CSC to the official Indian ICS version. Please help !!! I have already downloaded the official XXLPQ/ODDLP7/DDLP8.tar.md5 ICS for India. Do I do this directly with ODIN3 even though I have a different CSC ????????????????
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Yes! Its as simple as that! you will not lose data!
ndnesh said:
Yes! Its as simple as that! you will not lose data!
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Hey NDNESH !!! ODDLP7/DDLP8 !!!!!!!!! Has anyone tried it? There seems to be no queries on this so I assume that no one has tried it or there are no problems with it !!!
I really want to go for ICS.
1). Have I to ROOT it after this ?
2). My Kernel version is [email protected] #2. Is this compatible with the XXLPQ/ODDLP7/DDLP8 that I am going for ??????
Please help as I am COMPLETELY NEW at this.
Hi,
Is there any way to upgrade the UAE firmware with official ICS India firmware through kies? I really want to know this as don't want to root or use ODIN for my phone.
NO
odin doesnt require root and its as official as KIES yet better than Kies...
Do you mean to say that after upgrading with ODIN I can still get firmware updates through KIES?
Hello guys!
I have Galaxy S3 I9300 GSMH.
It's unbranded, i made a research in the forum and it's supposed to be a factory unlocked phone. following the coment "But as such there is no restriction to use any ROM for any country if your device is unlocked(carrier restriction free)" by dr.ketan in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1801022
My actual firmware installed is the UBBLG2. It's running ICS 4.0.4.
So, here is the thing, I need to know if I can stall any Official Firmware from Samsung with Jelly Bean 4.1.1.
1. What Official firmware should I install?
2. Should I change the CSC too? indicated in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646610
3. Can I install the latest Firmware from the I9300UBBLG2 - ICS 4.0.4? Or do I need to update to another firmware version before going for the 4.1.1?
5. will this affect future update notifications by Samsung and Android?
Looking at these site and post we know the lastest firmware is I9300XXDLIB. Should I go with this one?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646610
Will be this useful to root 4.1.1? http://getmovil.com/android/galaxy-s3-root/
Last thing. OR should I wait for the 4.1.1 release to this baseband version I9300UBBLG2 ?
Take care guys and thanks for all your help.
regency027 said:
Hello guys!
I have Galaxy S3 I9300 GSMH.
It's unbranded, i made a research in the forum and it's supposed to be a factory unlocked phone. following the coment "But as such there is no restriction to use any ROM for any country if your device is unlocked(carrier restriction free)" by dr.ketan in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1801022
My actual firmware installed is the UBBLG2. It's running ICS 4.0.4.
So, here is the thing, I need to know if I can stall any Official Firmware from Samsung with Jelly Bean 4.1.1.
YES
1. What Official firmware should I install?
Only one JB official the Polish release .
2. Should I change the CSC too? indicated in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646610
If you want to or have network problems .
3. Can I install the latest Firmware from the I9300UBBLG2 - ICS 4.0.4?
You can but why //
Or do I need to update to another firmware version before going for the 4.1.1?
No
5. will this affect future update notifications by Samsung and Android?
Yes no updates
Will be this useful to root 4.1.1? http://getmovil.com/android/galaxy-s3-root/
Use root from XDA only see the INDEX.
Last thing. OR should I wait for the 4.1.1 release to this baseband version I9300UBBLG2 ?
It will not be released its ICS .
jje
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Thanks for your reply JJEgan
so to make a complete picture we got.
1. I can install JB 4.1.1 Official Firmware Polish Release.
2. I don't have to change the CSC. That must remain untouched.
3. Why will this affect future updates if it is a Official Firmware used on a Factory unlocked I9300? so I won't ever get updates for bug fixes and improvements? How will I handle that?
And
4. JB is supposed to be released on the international Galaxy S3. Why do you say it's never coming to my baseband? being this a international factory unlocked.
5. I've seen too many people in the forum having issues installing JB in their Galaxy S3 like battery drain, Wi-Fi issues etc. That's why question #3. Will i have these issues too with no bug fix updates?
Thanks
regency027 said:
Thanks for your reply JJEgan
so to make a complete picture we got.
1. I can install JB 4.1.1 Official Firmware Polish Release.
YES
2. I don't have to change the CSC. That must remain untouched.
You dont have to no must remain untouched .
3. Why will this affect future updates if it is a Official Firmware used on a Factory unlocked I9300? so I won't ever get updates for bug fixes and improvements? How will I handle that?
Same way as you are now updating via XDA .
And
4. JB is supposed to be released on the international Galaxy S3.
It is being rolled out .
Why do you say it's never coming to my baseband?
Baseband is nothing to do with firmware .
5. I've seen too many people in the forum having issues installing JB in their Galaxy S3 like battery drain, Wi-Fi issues etc. That's why question #3. Will i have these issues too with no bug fix updates?
Your choice make your mind up wait for official update for your phone and as you don't understand the basics that may be best .
Or read and learn and flash stock rom from XDA ,
jje
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Thank again for your help, I don't want to bother you, but you make me feel confused.
First you told me that JB 4.1.1 "will not be released its ICS ."
But you do not clarify Why this official firmware from Samsung does affect future updates. I mean the Reason. WHY?
And then you do not answers my question and just told me "Your choice make your mind up wait for official update for your phone and as you don't understand the basics that may be best ." even when you said before "will not be released its ICS ."
If there is something else i should know please point me in the right direction, i just want to know and learn more to be sure before installing because it doesn't make sense installing JB if you wont ever get updates from Samsung or android for bug fixes and improvement updates.
Sorry if I'm bothering you, don't take it personal.
Repeat you need to read and learn .
Update path official via Kies or OTA OK .
No problem whenever the update is released for your phone you get it .
Alternative via XDA and flash stock rom on day of release no waiting or custom rom .
Example official JB you let us say six weeks wait .
XDA has stock JB released for Poland you can install that .
But you may then lose your official upgrade path as the codes no longer match as you do not have official firmware for your phone .
First you told me that JB 4.1.1 "will not be released its ICS >> no sorry you are confused .
Official Kies and OTA upgrades are not part of XDA .
BASICS SGS3 I9300 International Only .
ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535
INDEX ROMS ETC .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674286
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
WIKI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III/GT-I9300
hi,
i have the same phone the I9300gsmh and it died 3 month. and for 3 month now i try to get a repair...
do you know where the phone come? which country ? or how i can get a repair ??
thanks
bobzer said:
hi,
i have the same phone the I9300gsmh and it died 3 month. and for 3 month now i try to get a repair...
do you know where the phone come? which country ? or how i can get a repair ??
thanks
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Samsung service centre .
jje
samsung USA, canada and UK don't know my phone and can't tell me from where is my phone ...
i have to find by myself from where is the phone to call the correct service...
that's 3 month now i already sent the phone in uk they kept it for 2 1/2 month for nothing... I get it back without be repaired and i payed about 100$ of shipping fees (A/R) because it's not a pone from UE
help me please, if anyone can...
bobzer said:
samsung USA, canada and UK don't know my phone and can't tell me from where is my phone ...
i have to find by myself from where is the phone to call the correct service...
that's 3 month now i already sent the phone in uk they kept it for 2 1/2 month for nothing... I get it back without be repaired and i payed about 100$ of shipping fees (A/R) because it's not a pone from UE
help me please, if anyone can...
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Hong Kong probably
Dear ALL.
Recently i succeded in rooting and unlocking my S2 after help of everybody in this forum.
I have the ROM 4.04.4 and super user permission with CF-ROOT .
Now the big question is:
a) Can i continue doing upgrade to my mobile via Kies like normal way?or do flash via odin ?
b) do i need to do root and unlock my SIM CARD everytime i do the upgrade to latest ROM my S2 galaxy?
c) If we do one time root and unlock process is this preserved for eternity ?
Regards
Vinay Navinchandra
vinayoni said:
Dear ALL.
Recently i succeded in rooting and unlocking my S2 after help of everybody in this forum.
I have the ROM 4.04.4 and super user permission with CF-ROOT .
Regards
Vinay Navinchandra
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Now the big question is:
a) Can i continue doing upgrade to my mobile via Kies like normal way?or do flash via odin ?
Yes,u can upgrade ur Mobile via Kies as long as u stay with Stock Samsung firmware, if update not available vide 'OTA' or 'KIES' then u can update via ODIN flash
b) do i need to do root and unlock my SIM CARD everytime i do the upgrade to latest ROM my S2 galaxy?
Yes, u need to root every time u update ur phone to a latest stock firmware by any one of the above method, but regarding unlock am afraid havent got much to say about it
c) If we do one time root and unlock process is this preserved for eternity ?
NO, if u keep upgrading to latest Stock Firmware's
Yes, if u install only custom roms based on ICS or JB
Sun90 said:
Now the big question is:
a) Can i continue doing upgrade to my mobile via Kies like normal way?or do flash via odin ?
Yes,u can upgrade ur Mobile via Kies as long as u stay with Stock Samsung firmware, if update not available vide 'OTA' or 'KIES' then u can update via ODIN flash
b) do i need to do root and unlock my SIM CARD everytime i do the upgrade to latest ROM my S2 galaxy?
Yes, u need to root every time u update ur phone to a latest stock firmware by any one of the above method, but regarding unlock am afraid havent got much to say about it
c) If we do one time root and unlock process is this preserved for eternity ?
NO, if u keep upgrading to latest Stock Firmware's
Yes, if u install only custom roms based on ICS or JB
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Hello Sir .
Thank you for the reply.
Regarding my last question which is question C the "yes " means that if i keep upgrading the custome ROMS which have some changes of STOCK ROM in same enviornment i dont need to root again the device am i right?.
What can i conclude that any ORIGAl ROM(STOCK ROM) needs to do root after upgrads.
My last and big question is :
d) Why this behaviour? why cannot we do root for ever and ever? so it means that if i bye a device which comes locked from local operator it will never like as the one that comes unlocked originaly.???? there will be always a difference between device which is rooted from factory and which is rooted by use....why this differences?????
:crying:
Regards
Vinay
vinayoni said:
Hello Sir .
Thank you for the reply.
:crying:
Regards
Vinay
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Regarding my last question which is question C the "yes " means that if i keep upgrading the custome ROMS which have some changes of STOCK ROM in same enviornment i dont need to root again the device am i right?.
YES
What can i conclude that any ORIGAl ROM(STOCK ROM) needs to do root after upgrads.
YES
My last and big question is :
d) Why this behaviour? why cannot we do root for ever and ever? so it means that if i bye a device which comes locked from local operator it will never like as the one that comes unlocked originaly.???? there will be always a difference between device which is rooted from factory and which is rooted by use....why this differences?????
The behavior and Differences are there for now and we have to accept it and live by it, thats all i can say for now
Friends,
I have purchased a Samsung galaxy S II from Saudi Arabia with a proper Invoice and which has Android 4.0.3 . The issue is I stay in India and as soon as I landed in India and my phone was connected to the internet it displayed a pop up to Software update available to 4.0.4. I have not yet updated to 4.0.4 bcz in Kies its showing that my phone is having the latest firmware, when I checked with the mobile software engineers they told me that the phone can be locked on updation.
I wish to update to 4.0.4 can anyone please help me what should I do ? Should I update OTA & will the phone be locked on updation.
Thank you in advance.
firozatt said:
Friends,
I have purchased a Samsung galaxy S II from Saudi Arabia with a proper Invoice and which has Android 4.0.3 . The issue is I stay in India and as soon as I landed in India and my phone was connected to the internet it displayed a pop up to Software update available to 4.0.4. I have not yet updated to 4.0.4 bcz in Kies its showing that my phone is having the latest firmware, when I checked with the mobile software engineers they told me that the phone can be locked on updation.
I wish to update to 4.0.4 can anyone please help me what should I do ? Should I update OTA & will the phone be locked on updation.
Thank you in advance.
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4.0.4 has brick bug... batter stay on 4.0.3.
Be safe, don't update now, just wait!
Also, 4.0.4 got bug everywhere......
Peaceful Droid said:
4.0.4 has brick bug... batter stay on 4.0.3.
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That doesnt matter unless he wipes data/factory reset via recovery. Also to solve that you simply flash custom kernel.
@ OP
Plenty of topic on here that cover updating roms, flashing new stocks, flashing customs etc. I suggest you start some reading.
Oh ok thanks a lot guys.....
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Hello guys
Iv just updated to the latest firmware 4.1.2 on three network. build is (JZ054K. I9300XXELL4) I am in the UK.
Has this firmware fixed the exploit and that sudden death thing. I don't know whether Iv had done that update or I am going to receive it?
I am gonna root the phone is it still possible with that exploit fixed? What file do i use to root? Also I want to stay as close to stock firmware as possible.
Appreciate the help.
tani786 said:
Hello guys
Iv just updated to the latest firmware 4.1.2 on three network. build is (JZ054K. I9300XXELL4) I am in the UK.
Has this firmware fixed the exploit and that sudden death thing. I don't know whether Iv had done that update or I am going to receive it?
I am gonna root the phone is it still possible with that exploit fixed? What file do i use to root? Also I want to stay as close to stock firmware as possible.
Appreciate the help.
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For the sudden death you can use eMMC Brickbug Check(free on the play), for the root use CFroot 6.4(and you stay in 4.1.2)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238