Just recently bought the I9300 out here in China. Actually it's the 2nd time I've bought this phone (lost it the first time I owned it). Right away I noticed that some of the preinstalled chinese bloatware apps were different than what came preinstalled on the I9300 I previously owned.
Living in China I'm always nervous of something being a fake, even when I buy it from a trusted source. I think it's very possible that the phone has simply changed since the last time I bought it (about a year ago) but I figure it's better to post the specs on here and let someone who knows more about the phones in China decide if my phone is a fake or not.
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: 19300ZCELL1 (I couldn't find any information about this baseband version on any English websites and it's different from the S3 I owned last year)
Kernal version: 3.0.31 -963908 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Feb 14 18:56:00 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300ZCEMB1
This is the i535 fourns. Not the i9300
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
cammykool said:
This is the i535 fourns. Not the i9300
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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oh shoot! sorry about that!
WarriorsNation said:
Just recently bought the I9300 out here in China. Actually it's the 2nd time I've bought this phone (lost it the first time I owned it). Right away I noticed that some of the preinstalled chinese bloatware apps were different than what came preinstalled on the I9300 I previously owned.
Living in China I'm always nervous of something being a fake, even when I buy it from a trusted source. I think it's very possible that the phone has simply changed since the last time I bought it (about a year ago) but I figure it's better to post the specs on here and let someone who knows more about the phones in China decide if my phone is a fake or not.
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: 19300ZCELL1 (I couldn't find any information about this baseband version on any English websites and it's different from the S3 I owned last year)
Kernal version: 3.0.31 -963908 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Feb 14 18:56:00 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300ZCEMB1
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I think, your device is a Samsung Galaxy S3 Original.
You have the versión GT-i9300_CHN_CHN from China Unicom.
I have the same versión, but i change the stock rom, i made a modified rom from CHINA and Spain, so i can enjoy Play Store, and full Spanish or English Android.
If you still have doubts, Search the App: Genuine Galaxy S4/S3/Note II, this app tell you if your Galaxy is original, using hardware test.
Good Luck
help I9300 on china unicom
I have a I9300 china unicom, and i would like to know the procedure to change to a no chinese rom. Can you describe me how you did it?
I am not sure also how can i root my device, can i do it with in a normal way with odin or its better use odin mobile?
Sorry about my english, i am not a english native speacker.
Thanks
FMBLima said:
I have a I9300 china unicom, and i would like to know the procedure to change to a no chinese rom. Can you describe me how you did it?
I am not sure also how can i root my device, can i do it with in a normal way with odin or its better use odin mobile?
Sorry about my english, i am not a english native speacker.
Thanks
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That's simple. Just download a new rom. See samsung-updates.com.
Warning: you will lose your garentee.
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WarriorsNation said:
Just recently bought the I9300 out here in China. Actually it's the 2nd time I've bought this phone (lost it the first time I owned it). Right away I noticed that some of the preinstalled chinese bloatware apps were different than what came preinstalled on the I9300 I previously owned.
Living in China I'm always nervous of something being a fake, even when I buy it from a trusted source. I think it's very possible that the phone has simply changed since the last time I bought it (about a year ago) but I figure it's better to post the specs on here and let someone who knows more about the phones in China decide if my phone is a fake or not.
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: 19300ZCELL1 (I couldn't find any information about this baseband version on any English websites and it's different from the S3 I owned last year)
Kernal version: 3.0.31 -963908 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Feb 14 18:56:00 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300ZCEMB1
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Don't worry, buddy. That's just fine. You may install a new rom such as XXELLA or later.
The baseband ZCELL1 is customed for CHINA UNICOM. That is the ONLY services provider that have WCDMA/HSDPA network.
try this tutorial
FMBLima said:
I have a I9300 china unicom, and i would like to know the procedure to change to a no chinese rom. Can you describe me how you did it?
I am not sure also how can i root my device, can i do it with in a normal way with odin or its better use odin mobile?
Sorry about my english, i am not a english native speacker.
Thanks
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Try this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406482
You can do your own firmware, or you can download, my firmware made for your Galaxy ( and mine)
Ok, i download the last official firmware for my device: FACTORY_I9300ZNEMD2_I9300CHUEMD2_CHU
Model: GT-I9300
Country: China
Version: Android 4.1.2
Changelist: 1133994
Build date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:54:52 +0000
Product Code: CHU
PDA: I9300ZNEMD2
CSC: I9300CHUEMD2
MODEM: I9300ZNEMA1
If i want to get my warranty back or just want to reverse to the originak state i just need to flash this firmware, right?
What is the best way to backup efs folder?
Best regards
Its all posted in the basic stickied faqs and guides in |General section.
jje
Download CPU-Z app and check the specs
Related
This is my first post so hello everyone. I got a sgs2 in china (where I currently live) couple of months ago and it came with no market app. After downloading one (actually I downloaded several version several times) I always get the same problem: I launch the app, it asks me if I want to associate an account and wether I press "yes" or "no", the app shuts down. Is there anything I can do to solve this problem? I would like to download certain apps (like keyboard dictionaries and other stuff) and have never been able to (I'm a huge noob and this is my first smartphone).
My carrier is China Unicom
PDA: I9100ZCKG4
PHONE: I9100ZCKG4
CSC: I9100OZHKG4
BUILD INFO: WED JUL 13 11:32:08 KST 2011
ANDROID VERSION 2.3.4
KERNEL VERSION: 2.6.35.7-I9100ZCKG4-CL326202 [email protected] #2
BUILD NUMBER: GINGERBREAD.ZCKG4
Are not such capitalist exccesses like Android market blocked on China phones .
jje
lol
I know that market works on devices which have it preinstalled and when i contacted samsung via email they told me that the galaxy s2 supports access to the market but does not support the market apk (?_?). It might be a firmware problem, i don't know
I may be wrong but as i understand China firmware on your phone blocks market .
jje
So if that's the case I have to change rom or firmware and get one where the market is a stock app? Would that do the trick?
Dear members,
I would appreciate some help on the upgrade of my Samsung Galaxy i9100.
I became a member of this forum some years ago, when I was a windows mobile user. Having owned several PPC devices, I was used to flash custom roms.
Since I moved to Android, almost 2 years ago, I’ve never felt the need to do such process in my devices, since I have been happy with its performance. (Sony Ericsson X10 mini pro, Asus Transformer TF101).
A few months ago I bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 from ebay. It’s a German branded 1&1 unit. The thing is, 1&1 haven’t released an update since 2.3.5 Gingerbread, and they have no prediction or confirmation if they ever will.
Given this, I decided to update it myself, to a non official ROM. So, I have some doubts in my mind:
- Can I flash any CSC, PDA or PHONE to my device, as long as it is for i9100?
- Can I combine different PDA, PHONE and CSC (for example, to have the Portuguese CSC)
The only source I found for my original matching firmware and kernel was from this guys: android-hilfe.de (I can't post a link...)
- Is this enough to retrieve my phone to original state in case I need to trigger warranty?
I’m not sure if I want an official Samsung Galaxy i9100 rom or a clean, pure google ICS experience. But I think I’d prefer the second. Any advice on this?
My current and original info:
Android version: 2.3.5
Model number: GT-I9100
Base band: I9100XXKI4
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100BHKJ1-CL630390 [email protected] #2
Compilation number: GINGERBREAD.BHKJ1
PDA: I9100BHKJ1
PHONE: I9100XXKI4
CSC: I9100XEGKJ1
Build Info: Wed Oct 5 18:36:54 KST 2011
Thank you for your knowledge and time.
Burn
Only now I noticed that I 've posted on the wrong section.
Please moderator, can you move my topic to the correct Q&A section?
Thank you!
Burn
As long as it is a GT-i9100, you can flash any i9100 ROM.
By doing so, you would lose all 1&1 branding on the device.
Hi all,
I bought myself a Samsung Galaxy S3 from the internet, however all text was in Chinese. That itself wasn't a problem as I managed to change to English, however there are still some Chinese letters/words in the Settings menu etc. The Play Store doesn't appear to be the correct store either and it came with tons of free apps, all in Chinese.
What would be the simpliest/easiest way to put a stock or custom UK (or even US) rom on this so its entirely in English?
I've tried googling/youtube but there are many many ways to do it, and all seem complicated or you end up with broken links or files etc.
Many thanks
I have a sneaking suspicion you haven't got a genuine S3 could you post more details or even some pictures with the back removed ?
hibs1875 said:
Hi all,
I bought myself a Samsung Galaxy S3 from the internet, however all text was in Chinese. That itself wasn't a problem as I managed to change to English, however there are still some Chinese letters/words in the Settings menu etc. The Play Store doesn't appear to be the correct store either and it came with tons of free apps, all in Chinese.
What would be the simpliest/easiest way to put a stock or custom UK (or even US) rom on this so its entirely in English?
I've tried googling/youtube but there are many many ways to do it, and all seem complicated or you end up with broken links or files etc.
Many thanks
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Go into settings, about device and take tell us what it says on that page so we can work out what you got
WTVTom said:
Go into settings, about device and take tell us what it says on that page so we can work out what you got
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5N4PDR4G0N said:
I have a sneaking suspicion you haven't got a genuine S3 could you post more details or even some pictures with the back removed ?
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Model Number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.1.1
Baseband: I9300XXLH1
Baseband version: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V5, 2012/10/23 14:35
Kernel version: 3.0.13 [email protected] #1 (SMP PREEMPT Sat Nov 24 11:49:22 CST 2012)
Build number: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1
Custom build version: 001121124
$10 paypal for anyone that fixes the issue i'm having
Fake I'm afraid, judging by the above...
You wont be able to flash any proper GS3 firmwares..
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
mikep99 said:
Fake I'm afraid, judging by the above...
You wont be able to flash any proper GS3 firmwares..
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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What tells you that?
Just googled the following
ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1
And it leads the numerous fake i9300 links
You don't have an i9300 I'm afraid. Take a look in the back under the battery cover do you have dual sim slots ?
Baseband version: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V5, 2012/10/23 14:35
Kernel version: 3.0.13 [email protected] #1 (SMP PREEMPT Sat Nov 24 11:49:22 CST 2012)
Build number: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1
Custom build version: 001121124
Above is typical of all the fakes posted on XDA SGS3 .
OP your phone is not an I9300 Samsung SGS3 do not flash SGS3 firmware .
jje
hibs1875 said:
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.1.1
Baseband: I9300XXLH1
Baseband version: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V5, 2012/10/23 14:35
Kernel version: 3.0.13 [email protected] #1 (SMP PREEMPT Sat Nov 24 11:49:22 CST 2012)
Build number: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1
Custom build version: 001121124
$10 paypal for anyone that fixes the issue i'm having
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hi friend, i have the same model phone... i need it help... can you help me?
sonmeztolga said:
hi friend, i have the same model phone... i need it help... can you help me?
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No help from this forum its not I9300 use Google search .
jje
Are these fake phones have the same specs too?
rockler said:
Are these fake phones have the same specs too?
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Prob not.
There is a reason for them to be cheaper....
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Hi everyone,
after getting my phone from repair (battery was blinking). I have successfully rooted my phone with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5 and discovered the INSANE CHIP and SW:
Vers: 4.0.4
baseband: I9100BULP8
Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 9 02:19:25 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.BULPG
As the device was upgraded to that version, I cannot send it rooted to repairs again because the camera doesn`t work. So and because f the Insane chip a cannot upgrade it to 4.0.4. What to do? Any ideas?
Thanks
pkmacola said:
Hi everyone,
after getting my phone from repair (battery was blinking). I have successfully rooted my phone with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5 and discovered the INSANE CHIP and SW:
Vers: 4.0.4
baseband: I9100BULP8
Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 9 02:19:25 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.BULPG
As the device was upgraded to that version, I cannot send it rooted to repairs again because the camera doesn`t work. So and because f the Insane chip a cannot upgrade it to 4.0.4. What to do? Any ideas?
Thanks
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Well the first of all, try flashing a different kernel, I've experienced the camera problem before, but after flashing Siyah kernel the problem was fixed for me, you can also try any other kernel and see what works for you. If it doesn't work, let me know and we can try other ways of fixing the problem.
I did what you sugested, but because of the INSANE chip i really don`t want to mess around a lot. So I flashed Siyah kernel and the SII doesn`t start up, but i can still come to Volume Up or Volume Down screen. All I know, that I cannot flash with original rom 4.0.4 because than will destroy the phone - wipe everything of it.
will that do the trick? LINK searching for XXLPQ
iflashed with original kernel, and the S2 woke up, but the problem still exists.
How can i find the same rom on sammobile? I did searched my operator but it is not listed there. I listed also the french ones and spanish ones and none of them is the same as mine.
pkmacola said:
iflashed with original kernel, and the S2 woke up, but the problem still exists.
How can i find the same rom on sammobile? I did searched my operator but it is not listed there. I listed also the french ones and spanish ones and none of them is the same as mine.
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If muppets like you want help include your country/or the original software version that came with the phone/the carrier you use etc.How can you expect anyone to link you up with software when you post what your on now.
Samsung can quite easily knock back your warranty if they find a rom that is not meant for the phone your sending them.They can look for signs of tinkering etc.
theunderling said:
If muppets like you want help include your country/or the original software version that came with the phone/the carrier you use etc.How can you expect anyone to link you up with software when you post what your on now.
Samsung can quite easily knock back your warranty if they find a rom that is not meant for the phone your sending them.They can look for signs of tinkering etc.
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As I wrote in the first post
Vers: 4.0.4
baseband: I9100BULP8
Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 9 02:19:25 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.BULPG
and I don`t find that specific one for my country.
COUNTRY: Slovenia
CARRIER: Vodafon (Si.mobil)
Before i have send it to warranty repair of usb connector, it had 4.0.3 (I9100BULPG_I9100SIMLP6_SIM) as it was updated via Kies. So it was updated at service, with something I cannot find.
If any more information is needed, PLEASE write it down, I will look after.
Thank you
pkmacola said:
Hi everyone,
after getting my phone from repair (battery was blinking). I have successfully rooted my phone with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5 and discovered the INSANE CHIP and SW:
Vers: 4.0.4
baseband: I9100BULP8
Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 9 02:19:25 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.BULPG
As the device was upgraded to that version, I cannot send it rooted to repairs again because the camera doesn`t work. So and because f the Insane chip a cannot upgrade it to 4.0.4. What to do? Any ideas?
Thanks
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Ok, you know what, just flash stock firmware...anyone will do. Then root your device and install triangle away, wipe your binary counter and the re-flash stock firmware and delete any root files/apps you might have. That deletes all evidence that you might have rooted your device and then send it for repairs. If you don't want to, just hard brick it and they will replace it for you, providing you still have warranty?
Hi guys,
I really hope that one of you can help me with my problem!
First I posted this thread in another forum (T-Mobile, Wind, Mobilicity, Videotron Samsung Galaxy S III)
but they proposed me to place it here, because it is a international model. I9300 from Tmobile.
What my problem is:
Last summer a guy abroad rooted my Galaxy S3 (Tmobile) so I could use my phone abroad.
Unfortunately I didn't know that, cause my knowledge about devices isn't that good.
I think that he changed my IMEI number and that this is the problem with my simcard which isn't accepted by my phone.
Two days ago my phone started to do weird things like starting it self and locking it self.
So yesterday night I decided to unroot my phone, I thougt this could be a reason of it.
I unrooted it by a video at youtube and it worked. Only like I have said my sim card dont work.
The only number I can call is the emergency number and I don't think that will help --'
Please help me, I am really desperate!
(my english isn't so good, I hoop that I am clear enough)
Greets!
a few information maybe it will help:
Model number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.1.2
Baseband- version: I9300BOLK3
Kernel version: 3.0.31-836582
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Tue Jan 15 14:17:21 KST
2013
Buildnumber: JZ054K.I9300XXEMA2
ERI version: not available
IMEI: 004999010640000
IMEISV: 01
Device status: normal
CSC: I9300TNLMA2
binary: 0
Your unrooting had changed the imei to a default, you don't say what you did to unroot but you probably flashed a v1 efs rom instead of v2.
Go read sticky threads, efs 'know this stuff'.