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SW Update on Vodafone

Woke up this morning to find a notification saying that an update is available, however unlike 024 that I could do OTA this one says I need to connect to a PC. Is this 026 or something else??
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Vodafone Update
Its Only 2.5Mb,
I Am Able To Download Over 3G, Currently Am.!
If I See Any Changes, Ill Let You Know.!
Xenon,
(Proceeded With The Update, In Return I Had A Message Reading "Could Not Update Software")

hmm downloading now via seus... 150mb and i already have 24 firmware.

jomil said:
hmm downloading now via seus... 150mb and i already have 24 firmware.
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Be interested to know what thats all about. Keep us posted.
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build number R2BA024.... no change? it acted as if it was flashing but upon restart, all i got different was a notification that Vodaphone 360 has an update, which i declined... lol
edit: and now i have an application in my draw called 360 Updates i opened it and it takes me to an install screen for vodafone 360.
how dissapointing!

Think I might not bother if thats what it is. Nice one.
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Generic UK has 15 Mb update after 026 FW, I dont know what is it, never has a change to test cuz i cant stand for an unroot FW more than 1 minute, ha ha

dundun1701 said:
Generic UK has 15 Mb update after 026 FW, I dont know what is it, never has a change to test cuz i cant stand for an unroot FW more than 1 minute, ha ha
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Wonder if it is R2BA027 or R2BA028. Maybe it is to correct the WiFi bug that some have been experiencing.

Candy[MAN] said:
Wonder if it is R2BA027 or R2BA028. Maybe it is to correct the WiFi bug that some have been experiencing.
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Nope, as I said, I already update that file, same base band and FW ver 026. I think it is just some small update for fixing bugs. I hope that it is a incall volume fix but it seem isn't

Vodafone 151MB update via Update Service on PC...
Not too sure what this update is all about, am still trying to figure it out, I was on 024, it still says 024...WTH

nothing showing here ........ I unbranded originally from 014 voda branded to 016 uk generic unbranded ..I'm now upto Baseband 1.1.31 and firmware R2BA026 from a couple of days agos update not sure if this is most recent but not offering anything OTA or via SEUS either !?
Ive not seen the WIFI dropout issue with mine as yet so dont know If I maby got an after that bugged release fixed version?!

Giggle..
People just calm down, and stop blowing your own mind regarding FW updates. I'll rather dicuss when our OS get updatet to 2.1 etc later this month or end of September. And i got my hands on a test version for the X10i. So you can all soon been awaiting it on OTA or thru SEUS tools.
Enjoy.

@FRAPSROOTET
if u have da test version of 2.1 can u pls show a few pics or a video..pls can u do tht

FRAPSROOTET said:
Giggle..
People just calm down, and stop blowing your own mind regarding FW updates. I'll rather dicuss when our OS get updatet to 2.1 etc later this month or end of September. And i got my hands on a test version for the X10i. So you can all soon been awaiting it on OTA or thru SEUS tools.
Enjoy.
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@FRAPSROOTET
Why bother posting in the thread if its not related to the OP topic?!
@vickysud theres a thread on 2.1 already on the forum please use that for discussion or start a new thread asking FRAPSROOTET directly please!

@All who are confused... The OTA version of the builds is a patch version which downloads only the bits that need to change.. the SEUS or PCC version downloads the complete file and in my experience the SEUS version was actually a bit slicker.

OTA for SGS announced

Hi There,
Samsung_Mobiles announced OTA Update for SGS phones - check this
http://tech2.in.com/india/news/smar...axy-s-gets-over-the-air-froyo-update/188082/0
and this
http://twitter.com/Samsung_Mobiles
Can someone confirm? Is this a fake?

thts right...............

SamFirmware says, that Samsung is busy with updates over the air - sooooo.. who hat it? And from what firmware.
It should update to 2.2.1 - but which MODEM, PDA and CSC? Countries???
Please post you comments!

Isn't there a Software-Update option in settings under telephone information since the JPO firmware? You have to log in with your samsungdive.com account and then it checks for updates.

Yeah i already debranded my handset a few weeks back from Orange UK (ORA) 2.1 to stock (XEU) 2.2.1.
I registered an account for the OTA updates. If there is an update available will i get stock ORA updates or the standard XEU ones?
I hope a window pops up giving info about the firmware update before it installs.

OTA Update allover the world via Kies?!
Samsung_Mobile says via Twitter:
OTA Froyo update for Galaxy S is being rolled out all around the world so till the time its available for most of us, please use Kies.
Does someone get it?

At a guess it is the same as the JPY update for XEU that those of us in the UK with unbranded S's have had since December.

I registered an account for the OTA updates. If there is an update available will i get stock ORA updates or the standard XEU ones?
Firmware is from your Product Code in your case from Orange so it the Orange updates you get .
jje

This doesn't sound right at all. 2.2 does not have OTA option, so how can we have OTA updates when many countries doesn't even have 2.2.1??
P/s: not that I don't believe the OP, but more on samsung's word...
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Are there two threads about this? I have just posted on another to say that Facebook Samsung Mobiles is not an official Samsung web presence. It is also saying that the update is 2.2.1 but as you have to have 2.2.1 to access OTA (they were only enabled in 2.2.1) then it looks like a cockcup on the posting front or a deliberate mistruth.

Pfff.... its only a announcement for Vibrant...
http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Samsu...-upgrade-to-Android-2-2-Froyo-now/td-p/678871

keulieminogue said:
Samsung_Mobile says via Twitter:
OTA Froyo update for Galaxy S is being rolled out all around the world so till the time its available for most of us, please use Kies.
Does someone get it?
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Haha, I got misled by the above, as it has mentioned "being rolled out all around the world" ...
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Is there an update for Galaxy S I9000 or not? is it for Vibrant?
They says its for I9000, not for vibrant on their twitter.
Any idea?

I asked samsung_mobile india via twitter and they said there is no "eta" (estimated time of announcement or what.ever...) for an update. Im pissed of that non-communication of Samsung. Without hacking that cool phone its only good for making phone calls... almost... its a pity
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I'm using the official 2.2.1 and OTA updates are enabled but lately i get a lot of error messages stating connection failed.

+1 on the connection fail. I occasionaly have a quick check for any updates and the fail response has only been returned in the past week

Me Too
Also only had "connection failed" on checking for OTA updates recently (current firmware 2.2.1)

Yup, I'm having the same "Connection failed" stuff when it comes to the update menu.

I don't get Samsung... I asked via twitter and they sayed, that there is no OTA...

What is over the air and why it is better than Kies? Who produces ota google or samsung?
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[Update] Kies 2

version 2.0.0.11032_12 rolling out

Thanks, updating now
(Even though I have never used kies, there may come a time in future lol)

tried to update but it just makes a lot of problems
first opens 3 update windows automatically
then after one of them finish downloading it just closes itself and nothing happen

Thanks got kies update mabeys 2.3 on way lets hope
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Paving the way for Gingerbread?

Just updated Kies to 2.0.0.11032_12 successfully. But no Ginger ATM.

Just updated Kies too, now awaiting Gingerbread which is confirmed cause my mate who used to live with a guy who's brother had done work experience at Samsung in 1998 said.......

yup cheer's just updated mine now
2.3 should with any luck be along shortly as my gold fish is doing the back stroke

Alpha Trion said:
Just updated Kies too, now awaiting Gingerbread which is confirmed cause my mate who used to live with a guy who's brother had done work experience at Samsung in 1998 said.......
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Thats funny
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people who say they no some body at samsung need banning or go in to a sin bin for a few days no more please

got-petrol said:
people who say they no some body at samsung need banning or go in to a sin bin for a few days no more please
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Well then someone at O2 told them that someone from Vodafone told them that someone from t-mobile told them that someone from Orange told them that Gingerbeard will not look good on someone's face.

the version that I downloaded is Kies_2.0.0.11033_25
download link:
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201103/20110321192620273/Kies_2.0.0.11033_25.exe

darychia said:
the version that I downloaded is Kies_2.0.0.11033_25
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And according samsung.de this is dated 5.1.2011. So it is out for a while

Thats odd os the one downloaded today although it has a lower build number is dated ‎29 ‎January ‎2011, ‏‎23:11:02. The newest part is dated Feb14th.

When I download the update for kies it gets to the dowloading files part and is on 100% but carries on downloading past the 53642kb on something like over 233343 whats wrong with it? Also it keeps asking for internet connection and i click retry every so often? Is there anyway I can download the new version and uninstall the old one rather than updating?

i noticed that this new update is more responsive than the last at least they are improving their apllication

XDcallum said:
When I download the update for kies it gets to the dowloading files part and is on 100% but carries on downloading past the 53642kb on something like over 233343 whats wrong with it? Also it keeps asking for internet connection and i click retry every so often? Is there anyway I can download the new version and uninstall the old one rather than updating?
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That's happened to me a few times since Kies was first released. The short/kindest answer is that Samsung developers aren't the best...

XDcallum said:
When I download the update for kies it gets to the dowloading files part and is on 100% but carries on downloading past the 53642kb on something like over 233343 whats wrong with it? Also it keeps asking for internet connection and i click retry every so often? Is there anyway I can download the new version and uninstall the old one rather than updating?
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Disable your antivirus/internet security and that will solve this problem

Elle233 said:
Disable your antivirus/internet security and that will solve this problem
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Ahhh worked perfectly cheers dude.

Samsung on facebook said you Need this Update to be able to Get the 2.3.2 Update to your Samsung Galaxy S, Vibrant, Facinate. The 2.2.1 Froyo Update not For everyone Only for Italy, Romania, Germany. 2.3.2 will be Worldwide but carriers will be Delayed.

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

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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.

[HOW TO]Update GS3 to Official JB update using Kies-India. No Warranty issues.

The JB update just started rolling out in India a few days back and this method helps you update your Galaxy S3 to the official JB release using Kies(Easiest and the safest way) Though people over at this thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33921598#post33921598 ) do say the servers are sometimes down and I personally think this was take a LOT of time.
Also, This should work in India, GS3 owners in other countries(GLOBAL + US VERSIONS) can give this a try to check whether they have the update or not. No harm done either ways.
I'd like to thank jshashwat93 for this method as I saw his post on the aforementioned thread and that's how I got my update.
NOTE: This method is pretty safe until you don't remove the phone from your computer while it's updating in Download mode. So if you do somehow manage to screw up your Device, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE
Here's how it goes:
1. Disconnect your phone from the computer, if you have it connected and start Kies.
2. Click on Help->Check for updates. This Updates Kies. It's required for Updating the Firmware of your phone.
3. After this is done, you might want to restart Kies, and from here on, we shall get to the Update process.
4. Go to Tools->Firmware Upgrade and Installation.
5. It should ask for your Model No. Enter: "GT-I9300".
6. Now it should ask for your Serial No. as Shown in the 2nd picture attached.
7. Now power off your phone and remove the back cover and then the battery.
8. The battery compartment has the IMEI number and the serial number near the Barcode. You require the Serial number.
9. The serial number is written as "S/N: XXXXXXXXX". That's an 11 character number. Write the "XXXXXXXXXXX" in the Serial Number field in the Kies pop up. (Do not write the 'S/N:/ Part)
10. Non Indian users, this is the step that makes it or breaks it for you, the next screen shows you whether or not there is an update for you and from here on, the software will download some files(Shouldn't take long)
11. After a few agreements, you should see the software now asking you to attach your phone in Download mode.
12, Make sure your phone has at least 80% battery because I am not sure whether the battery is charged in Download mode or not. And this step might take a while. The phone, from here, SHOT NOT BE DISCONNECTED or you will spoil your phone(Brick i even. Don't know the consequences)
13. By now you must havee seen that all settings and apps will be erased(In one of the agreements) so it's better to back up your data. ALTHOUGH, here's the interesting part, after my update, I saw all the apps and EVERYTHING was carried forward as it is so cheers to SAMSUNG for that.
14. ALright, Power off your device and press and hold the VOLUME DOWN+HOME BUTTON+POWER BUTTON to enter the download mode.
15. The phone should now display a warning(Check image). Press the volume up button to Continue.
16. You are now in download mode.
17. Connect your phone to your computer and start the installation(The onscreen instructions will guide you. I couldn't post screenshots because I have already updated my phone. Sorry)
18. Sit back and relax this may take a while I left it overnight and slept like a baby(LOL). Though make sure, YOU DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR PHONE
19. You should have Jelly Bean after the update is done. No need to restart or anything as for me, it was already rebooted. And all my apps were carried here. Works absolutely perfectly. CHEERS Samsung
NOTE: This does not void the Warranty because it's been updated through Kies. So if something DOES go wrong, and you can't find a way to solve it on XDA, you can always get it repaired. Still, Don't blame me if the guy won't repair your phone.
Have fun with your new Update. Cheers
If I helped in anyway, Which I hope I did, HIT THE THANKS BUTTON INSTEAD OF JUST SAYING IT!!!!!!

Doesn't work mate.I tried it and I am from india. Nowhere is jb update available in india......also kies is the weirdest app ever...says no update...I tried everything you just mentioned...God knows if indian users will get it in this month or maybe next year(4.1.1)...as of 4.1.2 and multi window ,its like just give up,samsung is too busy to roll out updates...

No Update
Same here, no update yet. Neither OTA nor via kies....I confirmed from my friends across the country who have S3, they too don't see the update yet.

emerald123 said:
Doesn't work mate.I tried it and I am from india. Nowhere is jb update available in india......also kies is the weirdest app ever...says no update...I tried everything you just mentioned...God knows if indian users will get it in this month or maybe next year(4.1.1)...as of 4.1.2 and multi window ,its like just give up,samsung is too busy to roll out updates...
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gauravdm said:
Same here, no update yet. Neither OTA nor via kies....I confirmed from my friends across the country who have S3, they too don't see the update yet.
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Please follow the instructions properly and it will work. Don't forget to put your phone in download mode when kies prompts you too

gauravdm said:
Same here, no update yet. Neither OTA nor via kies....I confirmed from my friends across the country who have S3, they too don't see the update yet.
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i think JB is out for India. iam from india and am running JB right now. just check Sammobile and i think its a official one. . i tried the given method. it works but i got struck at 99% while downloading. so i flashe with ODIN. follow the instructions it may work for you. the update is true.

It only works if an actual update for your individual phone exists.
jje
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emerald123 said:
Doesn't work mate.I tried it and I am from india. Nowhere is jb update available in india......also kies is the weirdest app ever...says no update...I tried everything you just mentioned...God knows if indian users will get it in this month or maybe next year(4.1.1)...as of 4.1.2 and multi window ,its like just give up,samsung is too busy to roll out updates...
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Can't be. I live in Pune and I updated it just yesterday. Its working just fine for me. Try to see if your lies is updated or not. And probably it hasn't been rolled out for your location. Samsung, at least in the US releases OTA updates specific to locations. Might be the same case here. Oh and this only works on the stock ROM. What error are you getting?

JJEgan said:
It only works if an actual update for your individual phone exists.
jje
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Specific to the serial number?

gauravdm said:
Same here, no update yet. Neither OTA nor via kies....I confirmed from my friends across the country who have S3, they too don't see the update yet.
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I'm Indian too man. And I am on 4.1.1 just updated last night. I guess ota is rolled out to specific regions at a time so their servers don't crash so I don't expect people getting otas soon. Kies by default doesn't give an update either. This method is the only way to get it right now if you have it

got it...finally updated to 4.1.1

gauravdm said:
2. Click on Help->Check for updates. This Updates Kies. It's required for Updating the Firmware of your phone.
Its on step (2), it says "Latest Version installed". So, would this still work, if i try to update?
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Also, when I'm putting in the model no. and the serial no., it gives the following error:
"The model information that you have entered cannot be verified; the device initialization cannot proceed"
Can someone help and let me know what the error all about?
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Yes it will work.
You entered in Caps "GT-I9300" right?
See the screenshot. And check whether you entered the Correct Serial Number. All should be in caps and do not add the "S/N:" in the beginning.

So did anyone in Kolkata get the OTA update?
Also, this method probably woks but due to my slow internet connection, I don't know if I can stare at my phone that long being in download mode.

sidh10 said:
So did anyone in Kolkata get the OTA update?
Also, this method probably woks but due to my slow internet connection, I don't know if I can stare at my phone that long being in download mode.
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Me neither. Put it for download at night and woke up to see it was done. You can give it a try. Though it is slower than usual

It works fine for me, updated day before yesterday as said in op.I am from Tamilnadu
sivashankkar

skssha said:
It works fine for me, updated day before yesterday as said in op.I am from Tamilnadu
sivashankkar
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does this work for sri lanka?

niko_s3 said:
does this work for sri lanka?
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No harm in giving it a try man. All the best.

Sadly no JB for me....
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niko_s3 said:
Sadly no JB for me....
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Why whats it say?

Nothing changed. Still on ICS
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It works partially for Poland (T-mobile). It found an update, installed it, but the 4.1.1 for polish T-mobile version is surely broken. I haven't got bar at the top of the screen (the one with battery usage, time) and I couldn't set wallpaper (only black screen as background). I'm not an expert with this but I think it have something to do with odexed/deodexed ROM in the update.
I had the same issue when tried to manually install first leaked JB OTA. Good thing I could root phone and restore backup.
BE SURE TO MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE TRYING THIS METHOD!