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Official ROMs / firmwares availability

Can somebody suggest where I can get the official ROMs especially european ROM since I see lots of asian firmwares being upgraded to European firmwares in many threads in this forum.
Also I want to how I can change the firmware to these european FW without rooting. Somebody please suggest step by step directions please.
I am having a singtel fw and need to remove the singtel animation at startup and my ver number is JE9 as I see most of the people are using JF versions which seem to be more recent than what I have.
And after changing it I should still be able to upgrade to froyo officially when it releases.
thanks
Sany

sany said:
Can somebody suggest where I can get the official ROMs especially european ROM since I see lots of asian firmwares being upgraded to European firmwares in many threads in this forum.
Also I want to how I can change the firmware to these european FW without rooting. Somebody please suggest step by step directions please.
I am having a singtel fw and need to remove the singtel animation at startup and my ver number is JE9 as I see most of the people are using JF versions which seem to be more recent than what I have.
And after changing it I should still be able to upgrade to froyo officially when it releases.
thanks
Sany
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Sany,
Please use the search button before you post!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596 read FAQ where to find ROMS and firmware!

BackfireNL said:
Sany,
Please use the search button before you post!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596 read FAQ where to find ROMS and firmware!
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There are no OFFICIAL EU updates out yet so how is he supposed to get one?!

dakine said:
There are no OFFICIAL EU updates out yet so how is he supposed to get one?!
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then what are these that are posted here, are they not official?
http://samsung-firmware.webs.com/

sany said:
then what are these that are posted here, are they not official?
http://samsung-firmware.webs.com/
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Not really.
This is written on the home page:
Welcome on our Samsung Mobile Fanpage.
We are currently one of the biggest fan sites of Samsung Mobile!
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appelflap said:
Not really.
This is written on the home page:
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The site is not an official Samsung's sponsor site, but the ROMs are official. Though, from what I have learned, not all the official ROM can be found there.

The only official EU rom at this time is JF3 and they just posted that today. Official means released by samsung. No one has clarified who/what samsung-firmwares.com really is but those newer roms are definitely not official. This doesn't mean they aren't great especially since now we can flash back to the stock firmware if we need it for warranty purposes.

lenrek said:
The site is not an official Samsung's sponsor site, but the ROMs are official. Though, from what I have learned, not all the official ROM can be found there.
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They are not officially available to the public so there's nothing official about them. If I assume that they are the same files used when flashing the phones that are distributed around the world I guess they could be called "shipping" ROMs, but that doesn't make them more official than the updates.

mickeko said:
They are not officially available to the public so there's nothing official about them. If I assume that they are the same files used when flashing the phones that are distributed around the world I guess they could be called "shipping" ROMs, but that doesn't make them more official than the updates.
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It is "official" enough for me. When used the ROM found at their site, I manage to restore SGS to default and initial state. It even comes with all the customisations that are specially designed for the local operator I subscribed to. I don't really want to know nor do I care how the owner of the site manage to access these ROM files.

They just posted this on twitter:
Our firmwares are official but samsung drops only some online in kies.
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we don't know when samsungvplans new fw on kies.
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Looks like they read the forum

dakine said:
They just posted this on twitter:
Looks like they read the forum
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Well that's great. Maybe we can do some requests. Please upload Android 2.2 . Thank you

appelflap said:
Well that's great. Maybe we can do some requests. Please upload Android 2.2 . Thank you
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+ 100 for that lol

appelflap said:
Well that's great. Maybe we can do some requests. Please upload Android 2.2 . Thank you
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We need wait from Samsung though...
At least this clear out some misinformation regarding the ROM files at their site.

I am getting more confused now:
What are 'stock ROMs' then and what are those that are called 'official ROMs' if samsung has not released them or posted them and where are these sourced from.
My fw is JE9 asian, although I can see that it looks old when I see JF4 already being talked about, dont know how this supercedes my JE9 when samsung has not released an update? And I dont want to risk flashing those different so called official ROMs if samsung tomorrow devices some way of tracking that these are ROM that did not ship with the device and not allow me to upgrade to froyo - so i think i will rather wait.
S

What is the latest O2 (UK) Official Firmware?

I currently have KE7 - is this the latest?

Should be KF3, according to Intratech's thread. Check on Samsung Kies and see if there's an update for your phone. Here's the link to Intratech's thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928

Kies won't upgrade since it was rooted and CM7'd but I had to switch back since CM7 doesn't support our Exchange Activesync Settings.
I think I have the latest now.
Baseband is KE7
Build Number is KF3
Thanks for your help.

Yes, that's the latest on 02 in the UK. Just checked on Kies.

tonynz said:
Kies won't upgrade since it was rooted and CM7'd but I had to switch back since CM7 doesn't support our Exchange Activesync Settings.
I think I have the latest now.
Baseband is KE7
Build Number is KF3
Thanks for your help.
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Yep as said KF3 with KE7 modem .
jje

Hi guys,
I'm currently frustrated my phone and keep checking Kies daily hoping there will be an update for O2 on there and so far there isn't
Can someone advise me if there is a release on the horizon or if there is a way to update my phone to the latest releases? I've looked on the threads in the development threads and there's 100s of posts and I'm a little lost on exactly which files I need to upgrade.
Android Version 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXXKE7
Kernal: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555
Build: XWKF3
Cheers

That is the latest from O2 UK KF3.
jje

nickyboyc said:
Hi guys,
I'm currently frustrated my phone and keep checking Kies daily hoping there will be an update for O2 on there and so far there isn't
Can someone advise me if there is a release on the horizon or if there is a way to update my phone to the latest releases? I've looked on the threads in the development threads and there's 100s of posts and I'm a little lost on exactly which files I need to upgrade.
Android Version 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXXKE7
Kernal: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555
Build: XWKF3
Cheers
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Same boat. Been checking kies every couple of days and still no update. Stuck with XJKE2 right now.

tonynz said:
I currently have KE7 - is this the latest?
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Yes. Is it May 2011?
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Product Code GT-i9100KAO2U
Latest firmware is as said .
KF3 released 9-7-2011
jje

JJEgan said:
Yep as said KF3 with KE7 modem .
jje
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Yep. They just pushed out that update for me yesterday through Kies. But still debating on whether to flash to KH3 or just leave it as stock.

Psilocin said:
Yep. They just pushed out that update for me yesterday through Kies. But still debating on whether to flash to KH3 or just leave it as stock.
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Your choice but many say KH3 modem is better battery life .
jje

Anyone know of any news on a official release?
Getting really f$%$% off with the MMS constantly going off and having to enter the settings again, crappy battery life and numerous other problems.
Is it worth just wiping it and using the CPW version?

New Kies 2.0.3.11082_152, no firmware update on NEE

Finland, new Kies version. No firmware update -- still same offering: PDA:JVH / PHONE:JVO / CSC:JV3 (NEE)

I really hope they will give us something new. Like GTalk 2 with video support

I got the new Kies on Monday. In my experience that sometimes predates an Android update, which was promised for the end of September.

If you guys aren't using Odin, you may want to give it a try.
Once I learned about how to use Odin, I couldn't go back to Kies ever again...
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I've used Odin and tried all the custom ROMs. I decided I prefer to keep it stock. Waiting for OTA updates to kick in though...

I am in Serbia and I got the same update, but no ginger yet.. I don't want to do it myself because of the warranty,so I'm waiting for couple of months now..
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amwebby said:
I've used Odin and tried all the custom ROMs. I decided I prefer to keep it stock. Waiting for OTA updates to kick in though...
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I'm on stock currently myself. You don't need Odin for custom ROMs, there's plenty of stock already on samfirmware.com.
Kies already bricked my i9000m twice using Samsung official firmware. Samsung's response was that the firmware wasn't available for my area yet. I told them that Kies gave me the green light, and their response was still the FW wasn't approved yet. That was a PITA to get resolved.
Samfirmware.com has firmwares (including stock) that many have tried, and Odin takes the tedious waiting out too. Between waiting and 2 bricked phones from Kies, I am done with Kies forever!...
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Hmm, Samfirmwares may be stock but not necessarily official releases. I don't trust Kies although I've never had a really bad experience using it. I just want OTA updates like I used to have on my Nokia 4 years ago!

amwebby said:
Hmm, Samfirmwares may be stock but not necessarily official releases. I don't trust Kies although I've never had a really bad experience using it. I just want OTA updates like I used to have on my Nokia 4 years ago!
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There's a few that are 100% official. The rest are stock waiting for carriers to chop them up.
Honestly the only thing that you are waiting for is carrier bloatware.
BTW I used to be a Nokia e71/72 user myself...
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Luckily mine is carrier-free. Discerning the "final official" roms and installing them whilst retaining my current set up is what concerns me. Like I said, petitioning for OTA updates.

It would be best to work like google chrome browser auto update. It downloads the update, and next time you start it it installs. No questions asked... no time wasted... Always the newest firmware. OTA of course. It could work on android. Downloads update, waits for restart. When restarted if battery >60% installs. Piece of cake...

thurtig said:
Finland, new Kies version. No firmware update -- still same offering: PDA:JVH / PHONE:JVO / CSC:JV3 (NEE)
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Now I'm on JVS STOCK+ v1.5 and with this new Kies version , when I plug the phone and open the Kies, the message displayed is:
Firmware information
S/W version in your phone is not an official version.
Firmware upgrade of unofficial S/W version is not suported.
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Kies works ok but this message didn't apears in the old Kies version.
Lol

Samfireware.com does carry stock Samsung roms (it is not an official Samsung site) and they aren't official releases.
I have the 2.3.5 update from there and it is noticably quicker that the official 2.3.3. That being said kies detects the new version and says that its not official and that the upgrade service is not available for non-official versions. If samsung release an official update I might flash back to and older version then update through kies if I really had to which is no drama.
Brian

emilcioran99 said:
Now I'm on JVS STOCK+ v1.5 and with this new Kies version , when I plug the phone and open the Kies, the message displayed is:
Kies works ok but this message didn't apears in the old Kies version.
Lol
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For novice users, Samsung should just ditch Kies and go with OTAs...
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ccrows said:
For novice users, Samsung should just ditch Kies and go with OTAs...
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I noticed today the UK Samsung site has full instructions for OTA updates, which they call FOTA, for Firmware Over The Air.
The instructions were posted just after the last official update in August. Hopefully a sign that OTA is on the way.

amwebby said:
I noticed today the UK Samsung site has full instructions for OTA updates, which they call FOTA, for Firmware Over The Air.
The instructions were posted just after the last official update in August. Hopefully a sign that OTA is on the way.
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If possible can you provide link to that instruction?
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androiderrr said:
If possible can you provide link to that instruction?
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http://skp.samsungcsportal.com/integrated/popup/HtgDetailGuide.jsp?cdsite=uk&seq=7406

amwebby said:
http://skp.samsungcsportal.com/integrated/popup/HtgDetailGuide.jsp?cdsite=uk&seq=7406
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Interesting,thanks for sharing the link
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Guys, i need some help/tips about updating my Firmware. I have a samsumsung GT-I9000 with Android 2.2 (Froyo). I know that there is a newer version (2.3 or so).
I downloaded Samsung Kies but on the general information screen it doesn´t give me the option to update the firmware version, it is only showing me my firmware version (not the latest version available, neither the chance of updaiting it).
I have tryed to install the Kies in differents PCs and I had the same issue.
My GF has a Samsung 5500 (Samsung Galaxy Europe) with Android 2.1, and we had the same problem trying to (or not having the chance to) update the firmware.
My first option is to try with Kies as it is an official source (I don´t want to have troubles with the warranty), but if it is not possible let me know any other way to update our phones.
I will really appreciate any help.
Cheers,

It sounds as if your SGS is tied to a carrier, in which case you are dependent on them for their version of the upgrade.
I would contact them first. If you get no joy there your only option is to "unlock" the phone from that carrier, thus enabling Kies to give you the generic upgrade.
This is what I did. I was locked to o2, here in the UK. Upon unlocking I get the latest generic update via Kies as soon as it becomes available, which is months before o2.

New Firmware out on Kies now

Have just been offered Kl4 on kies in uk, no hacks.
Kl4 Kl1 KH2 (XEU)

What network you on pal?
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What network you on, is it KI4 2.3.4 or 2.3.5?

Just checked on my unbranded (XEU), Kies says my firmware - KI4 2.3.4 is the latest
From FUS Downloader
Product Code: GT-I9100LKAXEU
Latest firmware: I9100XWKI4/I9100XEUKH2/I9100XXKI1/I9100XWKI4
Modified: 16/09/2011 08:43:47
Filename: GT-I9100_XEU_1_20110916084335.zip.enc2

Its an unlocked phone from p4u unbranded and I'm on three, but theres no sim in the phone when I've connected. I've not downloaded it yet its still plugged in an showing. I didn't really want to be first trying it because my phone has no problems and I don't want to lose the 5x4 icon setup unless I'm forced too and I don't know whether this will do that to my phone. By the way its never been upgraded yet from its original rom of KE7 KE4 KD1.

Firstly Kies wont remove any of your apps/settings, if you have rooted the phone you will lose this. It sounds like you are being offered the upgrade to 2.3.4 which has been out a while. 2.3.5 is the one we are waiting on which is a different KI4.

Is there anyway I can check for you without going through with the full upgrade, the other day I handled a new galaxy w in p4u and that had 2.3.5 in it I took a photo of it, every write up and comment on that phone says 2.3.3. Lets hope things have moved on, but as I said in op didn't really want to try it first.

See attached

Thank you. I've been reading about the Kl4 in the discussion thread thats not officially out , I don't supposed you would care to comment on whether its worth my upgrading,whats the balance of losses and gains you find in this release as apposed to the one I've got.

It's up to you whether you want to upgrade the fw, if you're on 2.3.3 I would do it, we could new waiting a while for Samsung to release 2.3.5 on kies for unbranded phones.
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Thank you again.

Sorry tried to delete this don't know how.

I have just been offered KI4 on XEO!! I was already on KI3 and don't know if there is any major difference. Does anyone know if there is a major difference or not?
Thanks,
Antony

AntonyL said:
I have just been offered KI4 on XEO!! I was already on KI3 and don't know if there is any major difference. Does anyone know if there is a major difference or not?
Thanks,
Antony
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Read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310037
It seems to me that it is faster than KI3 and with better battery life.
The only difference is that it is official now!
Happy flashing!

The XXKI4 is not the same as the XWKI4. Both have been available in the firmware thread in the dev forum a while now.

Thanks for that. I have flashed and had the fastest kies flash ever. Thanks for the info.
Antony
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Anyone in the Netherlands able to update trough keys without hacks to this firmware?
Here kies says that there is non available.?

-NRG- said:
Anyone in the Netherlands able to update trough keys without hacks to this firmware?
Here kies says that there is non available.?
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Yes did so the day it came out.
Have you updated your Kies?

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Yes did so the day it came out.
Have you updated your Kies?
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Yes, it's the latest according to the update inf, Kies. V2.0.3.11082_152.
Phone: PDA:KI2 / PHONE:KI1 / CSC:KH1 (XEN)

samsungwarrior said:
Have just been offered Kl4 on kies in uk, no hacks.
Kl4 Kl1 KH2 (XEU)
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mate this is old firmaware is been out for weeks read other posts before u open this one

ICS Released

ICS 4.0.4 for Tab 7.7 + 3G CSC ATO (237,07 MB) should be out now:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/samsung...ics-fuer-die-tabs-7-7-7-0-plus-fakten-15.html
I am not able to check this.
There are current no new FW updates on sammobile.com

Let's hope this is true and we will get ours ASAP...
What I wish is to get the CWM friendly version ASAP and flashed on my rooted gTab 7.7...

Confirm Update OTA!
My Device: Tab 7.7 Wifi ATO

Well Well, finally some good news. I've been reading the german pages, as I speak german. Some have downloaded the update but I haven't read a single success story.
1 guy has an empty battery and the other downloaded 259MB and cannot install it,
he got to recovery but nothing happened.
I'd say don't install the OTA but have patience till the DEVS have
a : tooted the ICS kernel
b - Have had some time to tweak stuff
But at least its official now

Found a Software update in samfirmware. but not sure if P6800OXALQ1 is it ICS...

Yep it's been posted on sammobile.
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Great news, finally! Downloading now and will flash as soon as it's downloaded. I will report back...

Here is the sammobile statement. ICS is available on Kies and Samfirmware site
http://www.sammobile.com/2012/07/03/hot-samsung-start-ice-cream-sandwich-updates-galaxy-tablets/

Also, the download is 579MB which makes more sense.
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Just seen on sammobile myself and came here first
Finally! Doing a backup in anticipation

more Sense... pun intended ?
Anyway, i guess that installing the Austrian Version wont hurt me,
as I live in the Netherlands. The update is stated to work for England, Belgium, Germany, Austria.. so why not the Netherlands right ?
How do you flash an original firmware that one has downloaded? Just use Mobile ODIN ?

the current firmware doesn't state if it's for Wifi Only or Wifi/3G models correct? Also i am in Hong Kong, do you think we're able to flash it?
Can't wait! BYE BYE HC!!!!

Damn, Samsung update server is so slow, still downloading at 32%... and i have to get to work in 25 minutes.

The firmware is for the p6800 (wifi+3g) version

finally!
waiting for flashable, rooted version ... hope some dev could provide it asap!

i think the next few days, I will keep on refreshing this page for the ODIN or CWM flashing version... Hahaha...

Seems that it is only available for the 3g model at the moment
But that's still good news as a WIFI version will be coming soon. Can't wait for my 7.7 to finally be useable!

Damn no wifi version yet, I hope it comes sooner rather than later :/

Could someone post a torrent file with ICS?
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Can we install this on any european p6800 device?
Thanks!