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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!
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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!
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There are no OFFICIAL EU updates out yet so how is he supposed to get one?!
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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
Just updated!!
Cant wait to try it out.
To be fair the updates are fairly minor compared to the leaked JVK firmware, but at least we are getting something supported.
I guess a screenshot would be in order for the unbelievers
Dilbert83 said:
Just updated!!
Cant wait to try it out.
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As in what network ??
jje
It sure is! Now I get the message "This is the latest firmware", it means Kies now recognize my F/W firmware. Last night the message was "This device cannot be upgraded".
Nothing here for me yet.
josteink said:
To be fair the updates are fairly minor compared to the leaked JVK firmware, but at least we are getting something supported.
I guess a screenshot would be in order for the unbelievers
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+1
I very agree with it...
Regards
Just updating from stock (non-network) JPY
Mine is a sim-free XEU handset never rooted.
update
through kies saturday morning.
never rooted.
Dilbert83 said:
Mine is a sim-free XEU handset never rooted.
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Same as me But no update for me yet what version of kies are you using??..please.
I've added a couple of pics.
I've got a UK unbranded SGS running JPY at the mo and in KIES all I'm getting is I'm running the latest firmware so no update for me I guess
Same here....JPY XEU Stock
Used KIES 2.0.0.11032_12
Any idea why they would release former the XXJVK firmware in the UK and another one in the Nordic countries (XWJVB)?
It seems to create needless fragmentation in the base-OS and it really makes me question what updates, if any, are in the XWJVB firmware compared to the formerly leaked JVK-one.
what is different with jvk and JVB
Those firmwares support different CSC codes, the ones managing network services of your phone. Every country/region has its own set of supported bandwidth or technology that is why there are multiple versions of firmwares.
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Used KIES 2.0.0.11032_12
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Emmm strange i have a newer version than you 2.0.0.11033_25.
Dilbert83 said:
Just updated!!
Cant wait to try it out.
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JVK - does it mean PDA part is identical to the leaked JVK?
What are the build dates?
I expected few bug fixes, but JVK suggests it's exactly the same (PDA part) as leak?
JPY is still the latest for me - unbranded XEU
To be honest i'm really happy with the phone since JPY, need to keep reading about GB to see if its really any better and worth putting on, unless anyone has a few things to say about improvements over JPY?
Ok flash freaks, it's now available:
Firmware: http://www.multiupload.com/SKUPDRAOKL
Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/2FF735VQD5
Password: [email protected]
Frankenstein XEUKH2 version: http://www.multiupload.com/NAPKDLWC5B
Been using it a few days now and it's worth while updating from XXKI3.
Can I ask what differences you have noticed yourself?
Stability/speed differences? Features?
Thanks in advance
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im at work so cant download and test...
It's a test ROM, also available through KIES (in test mode).
Thanks Intratech!
tsinc said:
It's a test ROM, also available through KIES (in test mode).
Thanks Intratech!
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It's going to be released officially in the coming days.
Intra, which CSC have you used in the XEU package. (as in KD1, KI3 etc)
Is this a newer version than ki8 or is it between ki3 and ki8?
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Ok, I'm confused.
A new ROM with the same code as an old one?
Is it 2.3.5 or .4?
Shouldn't we be getting KJ ROMs, since we are pass mid October?
I just want to confirm the Frankenstein version is non wipe as before? Also, does it have the old bootloader? Thanks.
Molitro said:
Ok, I'm confused.
A new ROM with the same code as an old one?
Is it 2.3.5 or .4?
Shouldn't we be getting KJ ROMs, since we are pass mid October?
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you are wrong the other KI4 was XWKI4 2.3.4
this one is XXKI4 2.3.5
To answer my own (and another) question:
The XEU package includes the KH2 CSC file
Yes, the XEU package is non-wipe, as it's a 1 file flash in Odin (that's the quick way to tell if it's wipe or not)
Intratech said:
Been using it a few days now and it's worth while updating from XXKI3.
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Can you elaborate the above line?
XXKI4 just be posted on samfirmware, how can you use this already few days
are you a insider?
Just flashed it thanks intra. Anyone have an eta on stock root kernel?
None wipe also before anyone asks! Lol.
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ghmail2 said:
XXKI4 just be posted on samfirmware, how can you use this already few days
are you a insider?
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He's THE insider -.-'
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Skyline92 said:
He's THE insider -.-'
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then fair enough
fuze_freak said:
you are wrong the other KI4 was XWKI4 2.3.4
this one is XXKI4 2.3.5
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Ok, fair enough... XX instead of XW. I still think is quite a confusing use of the coding, specially the way we use it here (where usually we pretty much ignore the zone code) but ok.
What's the modem version bundled with this and how's it faring?
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Ok, fair enough... XX instead of XW. I still think is quite a confusing use of the coding, specially the way we use it here (where usually we pretty much ignore the zone code) but ok.
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True but that's the way sammy likes to make their Roms i personally hate it they should make a global Rom
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I'll try myself when i get a free moment at work, but in the mean time if anyone could let us know which kernel works for root that would be great.
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It's going to be released officially in the coming days.
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Is this the official version or the test one?? Will release in a couple of days differ from this??
Good to see it contains the old bootloader meaning I could wipe any evidence of my flashing habit
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.?
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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.?
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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
Just used manual update in my german note and had a 15 mb firmware. Doesn't break root. Any word whats new? Still at 2.3.6.
Thanks
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ericshmerick said:
Just used manual update in my german note and had a 15 mb firmware. Doesn't break root. Any word whats new? Still at 2.3.6.
Thanks
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Could be preparation for ICS, Although that is just a guess.
Anytime i see anything about an update i just keep thinking it's ICS!!
Can't wait for it.
probably the one hand keyboard update
So XLA4 is the big update they're pushing out to everyone?
I was wondering what it was.
- Frank
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452050
This is the bugs and fixes thread for LA4.
nothing for UK yet
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nothing for UK yet
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Yep, same here ... Mine's an unbranded, unlocked UK note (XEU) and I'm getting nothing through Kies or manual update on the phone. Still on KKA.
I'm in the UK and got the OTA update yesterday. I'm running a German unlocked Note from Expansys UK. Cant see any differences though tbh. :/
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PlanetRaptoR said:
I'm getting nothing through Kies or manual update on the phone. Still on KKA.
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Same here also. No update so far.....wonder when will Samsung release an update for us?
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probably the one hand keyboard update
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I think that was already in KL7, the previous official update for German Notes...
Anybody noticed anything new with respect to the KL7?
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nothing for UK yet
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I am in the UK and got the update on day one via kies.bought phone from Amazon.de
The update is only for german Notes. You can get it by manually download it and flash it. Did it myself yesterday.
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Download where from?
Where did you download it from?
Info about the update
Hello guys!
I bought my Galaxy Note in France (I work there).
The PDA/PHONE/CSC are XXKKA/XXKK5/XXKK5.
Build info is Friday 11 Nov...
How is it possible to receive official updates (stock roms) without flashing?
Please do not start telling me to read guides and so on... I worked on Android platform and after this experience I am aware how preparing roms and custom stuff is obviously a great challenge, gives you great satisfaction, but makes the phone be more prone to crashes, memory leaks and so on.
Thank you in advance.
update
No update for slovakia, orange. just waiting for ICS
patient is a virtue tow weeks. when i bought my xoom, after 6 mounts of delays my daily routine was check for updates , not any more..
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pantweb said:
Hello guys!
I bought my Galaxy Note in France (I work there).
The PDA/PHONE/CSC are XXKKA/XXKK5/XXKK5.
Build info is Friday 11 Nov...
How is it possible to receive official updates (stock roms) without flashing?
Please do not start telling me to read guides and so on... I worked on Android platform and after this experience I am aware how preparing roms and custom stuff is obviously a great challenge, gives you great satisfaction, but makes the phone be more prone to crashes, memory leaks and so on.
Thank you in advance.
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how far is Germany from you , just drive there and see if you will get the update
cpam said:
how far is Germany from you , just drive there and see if you will get the update
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I'm sure you were joking but this actually does raise a point that people should take into consideration:
If the phone is bought from the UK but the firmware is German, then it will get German upgrades. If it's bought from amazon.de and has Chinese firmware then it will only get Asian upgrades.
It doesn't matter where you buy the phone from, it matters what country the firmware is directed at. I also own a UK note which has BRI as the sales code and I don't have any update even though I live in Finland.
how far is Germany from you , just drive there and see if you will get the update
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Really funny... If it was only a matter of geographical location just a dns static route would fix the trouble of getting updates...
Please avoid useless posts.
louw.pretorius said:
Where did you download it from?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997