NOTE: I prefer being on the stock ROM and using KIES. Please either steer your suggestions towards that, or avoid responding. Any posts telling me to dump Kiest and/or go with a custom ROM will be reported as off-topic, as I want this thread to be useful for others like me.
With that said, the main reason that I like the UK ROM is that the stock apps are in English by default, and there aren't TOO many of them (many can be removed/disabled as well). My issue with the unlocked UK firmware is that Samsung UK is bound by the carriers there, so they don't release the XEU firmware until after several carriers have released theirs. We're likely another month away from JB on the UK SGS2.
I once tried another ROM, and while the system language could be set to English, it had some odd quirks and stock apps were limited to the native language of that firmware's country. So, are there any non-carrier ROMs that are predominantly English without too much additional bloatware? I'm likely going to try Poland next. If I have to, I'll remain on UK if it is the best option, even if the wait does suck.
LSN is latest build of JB. I've downloaded but yet to take the plunge. Was going to just wait a few more weeks and see. The main reason i haven't yet is because i use the memo feature. I realised once on JB you can sync it online. You can also back it up with kies but when/if going back to ICS you can't just sync from online (not available with ICS version) plus if you backup with kies you can't wipe after install with JB connect to kies and restore it!
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LSN is latest build of JB. I've downloaded but yet to take the plunge. Was going to just wait a few more weeks and see. The main reason i haven't yet is because i use the memo feature. I realised once on JB you can sync it online. You can also back it up with kies but when/if going back to ICS you can't just sync from online (not available with ICS version) plus if you backup with kies you can't wipe after install with JB connect to kies and restore it!
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I understand that LSN is the latest build, but when you download builds from different countries, you get different language limitations with built-in apps, as well as different built-in apps. IE, the UK firmware has BBC Iplayer built-in, but other countries don't have this.
By your requirements, Nordic firmware should suit you fine. Has no extra apps/bloatware apart from stock Samsung (not even Video Hub).
And the above implies that there are no foreign language apps, none at all. Also, Samsung Apps market/Playstore automatically configures themselves to your locale, so you can download the BBC app from wherever it is available.
This will also ensure that Kies compatibility remains as is.
Ah i thought kies wouldn't work? When i flashed Spain im sure you couldn't connect to kies to restore some data! That's a result if it doesn't effect the use of kies!
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Don't want to be reported for going off topic (God forbid in this forum! ) but how do you install another ROM using Kies other than recovery or updates of the base ROM that was originally installed on the phone? I'm really interested to know.
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Don't want to be reported for going off topic (God forbid in this forum! ) but how do you install another ROM using Kies other than recovery or updates of the base ROM that was originally installed on the phone? I'm really interested to know.
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Odin is the only way to do that- i think it picks up firmware and csc(?) codes when connected then checks against Samsung servers.
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NOTE: I prefer being on the stock ROM and using KIES. Please either steer your suggestions towards that, or avoid responding. Any posts telling me to dump Kiest and/or go with a custom ROM will be reported as off-topic, as I want this thread to be useful for others like me.
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So how is the author of the original post moving between ROM's from other countries using Kies?
Yes, Kies is useless and so unfortunately then is this thread.
You need to use Odin.
So what is the point of a discussion on the use of stock, country specific ROM releases if the author of the OP doesn't want to use or discuss the use of anything other than Kies to install the ROM, something that Kies won't do anyway?
And now I fear I will be reported for going off topic in this misleading thread.
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Once you use Odin to switch to another country's ROM, you can stick with KIES for further updates and device management if that is your preference (as it is with me). A moderator was kind enough to remove one post that was off-topic, but I'm not going to spam the moderators with delete requests. As was stated in the original post; if you don't like stock ROMS and/or Kies, this thread is not for you. Move along.
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By your requirements, Nordic firmware should suit you fine. Has no extra apps/bloatware apart from stock Samsung (not even Video Hub).
And the above implies that there are no foreign language apps, none at all. Also, Samsung Apps market/Playstore automatically configures themselves to your locale, so you can download the BBC app from wherever it is available.
This will also ensure that Kies compatibility remains as is.
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Kranti, thank you for this. I'll try them next.
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Once you use Odin to switch to another country's ROM, you can stick with KIES for further updates and device management if that is your preference (as it is with me). A moderator was kind enough to remove one post that was off-topic, but I'm not going to spam the moderators with delete requests. As was stated in the original post; if you don't like stock ROMS and/or Kies, this thread is not for you. Move along.
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I'm not saying I don't like stock firmware. I'm currently using the stock UK Vodafone release myself. What I am saying is that you want this thread to be helpful to others but you claim to only want to use Kies, something which you can't do if you want to try other countries stock ROM releases. This may be misinterpreted or misleading for new members. At least explain that in the OP instead of slamming down a blanket warning and threatening the wrath of the mods for off topic comments. Far from being off topic, I'd say the use of Odin and not Kies was pretty relevant.
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The desire is to remain on stock partially for Kies usage. Odin for country swapping is a requirement. Since you now understand the distinction, get on topic or please leave the thread.
I already understood what was required. It's just a pity you haven't made the use of Odin clear in your original post.
As I said, I'm using the Vodafone LSD release. Before that I was using the Nordic LSN firmware. Before that I was using the Spanish LS8 ROM. Apart from the Vodafone bloat and a network connection failure with LSN release, I found very little difference in performance with each of the firmware releases.
I am disappointed that the UK unlocked JB update hasn't been released yet, but if you're limiting yourself to Kies then until it is released and you're not on Vodafone then ICS is the only game in town.
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Ok Gent, thats enough, back on topic please
my o2 hanset got jb update yesterday via OTA but i did it through kies
Flashed Indian!
Just flashed stock Indian Firmware and it gives me no trouble! Thanks SamMobile.
Nordic firmware ended up being perfect. Much less bloat than the UK firmware a no language issues. Thanks again for the recommendation.
May I recommend using the "Thanks" button..
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The one downside to this ROM is the lack of Kies support. If I roll back to the March update, I can regain that. The benefit to Kies support for me is that I can then get updates as they roll out, instead of having to search and use Odin. I'll have to see if I can find the differences between the March LSN update and the April LSN update for Nordic countries.
What I'll probably end up doing is waiting for the next Nordic Kies update and flashing that, which should kill two birds with one stone (Kies support and latest version/fewest bugs).
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At the moment my phone is stock 2.3.3 and XWKE7 kernel and I have rooted it via odin. I'm wanting to upgrade but after trolling through threads there are a couple of options. Lite'ning 3.2 has just been released as well as SamFirmware post I9100XXKG3 (Android 2.3.4). To top it all off, there is an official update on Kies
Which would be my best option?
If you want eye candy try MIUI, else Cognition is very popular so you might wanna try that.
I'm curently on MIUI and apart from hd video rec pretty much everything works
I agree I'm using MIUI and I love it. The only think that I miss is hepatic feedback
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I'm also very interested in the answer as I'm in almost the same position (minus the Kies update options)
dsmaori: I'm also in New Zealand, and I bought my SGS2 from JbHiFi so it's the Vodafone NZ version but I don't see the official update on Kies. Is yours the VodafoneNZ version or from overseas (or from an importer). I'm wondering why I don't get the Kies update. Also, what's the update to do you know?
Seriously every Note user should flash Stock or a custom rom based on this KL7
Can get stock here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413120
I like many others had many issues with Lag and now my note litterally flies...!
And I haven't even put AbyssNote on it yet!!!!!
Also this KL7 fixes a bluetooth keyboard Issue I had with every previous rom. I had to mix and mash bluetooth drivers from my gtab and a sgs2 to get my bluetooth keyboard working but all resolved with KL7!!!
Am quite chuffed!
I never flashed a rom manually, how do I update my KKA firmware to this? Safest and least tampering way.
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I never flashed a rom manually, how do I update my KKA firmware to this? Safest and least tampering way.
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I would also appreciate knowing this!
I just flash kl7...avesome..smooth like hell..fast..some minore changes but much faster then kl3.
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Agreed, KL7 is amazing.
No more lag anywhere, it's so fluid in everything it does now.
Even in the settings menu where it would be kinda jerky when scrolling in KL3, it's butter smooth now for example in KL7.
What's different about it to Kka, I'm on that and its smooth as already and it's android 2.3.6, isn't kl7 jut a regional version of kka?
kl7 is the latest firmware version
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I never flashed a rom manually, how do I update my KKA firmware to this? Safest and least tampering way.
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Basically use Odin 1.85 or mobile Odin to update.
Then apply CWM and root using the script in the CFRoot link that is also linked in the KL7 Thread.
Check the KL7 Thread for more information.
Only thing that still lags for me is phone.
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Also the hueing in apps such as Xda app has also vanished.
“Phone? Tablet? Feel Free, It’s Galaxy Note”
thank you for your advise i try it and it was the best.
This firmware is available officially via Kies for me (German Note)
What is 2.3.6 KL7? official rom? need root to do this? Couldn't we wait for 2.3.6 update from Samsung itself?
tytung2020 said:
What is 2.3.6 KL7? official rom? need root to do this? Couldn't we wait for 2.3.6 update from Samsung itself?
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It is a German official Samsung version can be found OTA (Over The Air) or via kies if your phone has/is flashed with a DBT code of CSC.
If you flash this after that you will wait for German updates only because region code will be DBT (debitel Germany) unlocked note for Germany.
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Change CSC then do OTA
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I never flashed a rom manually, how do I update my KKA firmware to this? Safest and least tampering way.
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The last 2 updates were first rolled out for phones with the DBT CSC.
The latest KL7 firmware is available for phones with the German Debitel CSC.
To avail yourself of the update without using Kies, you can do an OTA(over the air) update.
Since the update is currently only available for phones set to the DBT CSC, if you change your phones CSC using this method here, you will then be able to update OTA by going to Settings > About Phone > Software update > Update. (Not all Note phones can have their CSC changed with this method)
Changing the CSC will reset your phone to factory settings.
tytung2020 said:
What is 2.3.6 KL7? official rom? need root to do this? Couldn't we wait for 2.3.6 update from Samsung itself?
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It's getting very difficult to keep waiting for this to be rolled out! I have KJ4 and have been waiting for what seems forever. Why doesn't Samsung just do this for all devices at once?
I am currently using a hongkong offical rom.
It always lag for 2 seconds when I click the power button to activate the phone from standby mode. Does kl7 fix this issue？
Thanks!
I like everything, but Browser is mistakable zoom in.
But rom is HOT
kyleji said:
I am currently using a hongkong offical rom.
It always lag for 2 seconds when I click the power button to activate the phone from standby mode. Does kl7 fix this issue？
Thanks!
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Yes. Yes it does.
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Mine is still kind of laggy with Go launcher, tw is a no go for me, lacks to many features. I've tested with ADW and it's buttery smooth but compared to golauncher adwd lacks features as well.
(I'm a fan of go-widgets)
I'm from the UK and have the UK version of the Note. It seems that pretty much everywhere else on the planet are getting firmware updates and we are not. Since the release of the Note, I've read of other countries getting updates yet there has only been one here since release. I'm currently KK5 (or it could be KKA, not sure which number)
I'm just wondering why others get updates as we don't.
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different countries always get differne updates, every company works that way with regards to android updates
You have the latest update for our country if you're on kka if u feel like ur missing out you could always grab a stock rom and flash that.. latest is LA6 or try out one of the custom roms available
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Time to bite the bullet! I was wondering when we'd get an official update too, as I didn't want to go down the same road as I did with the HD2 and flash a new rom every other day trying to find a good one. So I rooted the stock rom (same as yours), flashed the Samsung LA6 rom over it, then flashed the Abyss kernal. Much better now! Probably won't flash a new rom now until ICS is officially out.
Towserspvm2000 said:
Time to bite the bullet! I was wondering when we'd get an official update too, as I didn't want to go down the same road as I did with the HD2 and flash a new rom every other day trying to find a good one. So I rooted the stock rom (same as yours), flashed the Samsung LA6 rom over it, then flashed the Abyss kernal. Much better now! Probably won't flash a new rom now until ICS is officially out.
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I'm with you on that.
I have the abyss kernel with KKA. Do you find much improvement with LA6? I have read about a few issues.
Hey guys,
Long time lurker here, I flashed back to stock 2.3.6 carrier firmware (telstra in AUS) about 3 days ago because I feared my phone had the infamous USB port error (random charging without charger plugged in and other related issues) and I might have had to return it for warranty.
I got a notification popup while on my home screen (right now 8pm GMT+10) that there is a new update available which will wipe some settings in order to install ICS (215.72MB Update).
Just thought i'd update you all that are in the same boat as I havent seen any information about carriers updating to ICS.
I'll update you and let you's know how I go.
I can't show you a picture becuase i've posted less than 8 posts.
Bit late on the update..
Telstra, and Optus have already rolled out ICS for S2 a few weeks ago..
I run 2 Galaxy S2 phones, on both networks. Both upgrades are so much smoother. Although TW launcher is the same, so just flash a new launcher to suit..
I use alot of features and high power apps and no bugs as yet..
Although I am looking for a telstra DVLP4 insecure kernel to re-root. If anyone could be of assistance?? For a beer, or thanks..
markymark0055 said:
Bit late on the update..
Telstra, and Optus have already rolled out ICS for S2 a few weeks ago..
I run 2 Galaxy S2 phones, on both networks. Both upgrades are so much smoother. Although TW launcher is the same, so just flash a new launcher to suit..
I use alot of features and high power apps and no bugs as yet..
Although I am looking for a telstra DVLP4 insecure kernel to re-root. If anyone could be of assistance?? For a beer, or thanks..
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I too am looking for the rooted Kernel. Please let me know if you find one. I flashed the new update from the wanam rom and I must say I am loving the battery life. Watching Fox on the telle from my phone is kinda cool also.
Anyone who wants an 'insecure'/CFRoot LP4 kernel should extract the stock kernel zImage from the rom package, send it to Chainfire & ask him nicely to make a CFRoot kernel.
Doubt you'll see an insecure/root kernel for this build otherwise.
Neede Kernel Bad
Hey Guys i would really like the stock kernel for this rom can any help me Please I have search for ages pleas help
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By the way i have tried and tested this kernel and it works great for ics on galaxy s2. And is rooted had has cwr 5 pre installed give it a try.
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPS-v5.4-CWM5.rar Google it new user so it wont let me post links yet sorry
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPS-v5.4-CWM5.rar
I tried it, and so far so good. One problem was rebooting after I flashed it. Phone says TW failed to launch than rebooted nad no worries mate!
MistahBungle said:
Anyone who wants an 'insecure'/CFRoot LP4 kernel should extract the stock kernel zImage from the rom package, send it to Chainfire & ask him nicely to make a CFRoot kernel.
Doubt you'll see an insecure/root kernel for this build otherwise.
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I would if i could. But I decided to upgrade via Kies. And no root acess now.. So no rom package, can't get the zImage..
markymark0055 said:
I would if i could. But I decided to upgrade via Kies. And no root acess now.. So no rom package, can't get the zImage..
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I upgrade via kies too. But if ypu flash the kernel above you will have root access again!
Does anyone know what the modem after the update is? And if this modem can be used with a GB Rom.
DVLP4 according to Checkfus. Yes. You can flash whatever modem you like. Modems originally supplied with GB stock roms will work with ICS & vice versa. However, different modems tend to work best with particular networks and sometimes even vary a bit with location (variations in equipment/bands used by the same telco in different locations).
You should be able to find a CWM flashable version of the modem via a Google search with XDA appended to your search terms, or, have a look in the AU SGS2 thread. I'm fairly sure this modem has been discussed (and posted/at least links to CWM versions) somewhat recently. If you can't find it, ask someone to post it for you in that thread.
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Does anyone know what the modem after the update is? And if this modem can be used with a GB Rom.
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DVLP4 according to Checkfus. Yes. You can flash whatever modem you like. Modems originally supplied with GB stock roms will work with ICS & vice versa. However, different modems tend to work best with particular networks and sometimes even vary a bit with location (variations in equipment/bands used by the same telco in different locations).
You should be able to find a CWM flashable version of the modem via a Google search with XDA appended to your search terms, or, have a look in the AU SGS2 thread. I'm fairly sure this modem has been discussed (and posted/at least links to CWM versions) somewhat recently. If you can't find it, ask someone to post it for you in that thread.
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So long as it's a Telstra modem, I'm happy. I see your flag says you're with vodafone..
From Checkfus - Android/GT-I9100T/Australia (Telstra) - GTI9100LKJTEL:
I9100TDVLP4/I9100TTELLP2/I9100TDVLP3/I9100TDVLP4
The third bit is the modem. Yes, I'm with Voda. And ?
nk7 said:
So long as it's a Telstra modem, I'm happy. I see your flag says you're with vodafone..
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From Checkfus - Android/GT-I9100T/Australia (Telstra) - GTI9100LKJTEL:
I9100TDVLP4/I9100TTELLP2/I9100TDVLP3/I9100TDVLP4
The first bit is the modem. Yes, I'm with Voda. And ?
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I assumed the modems were different for vodafone and telstra even if they use same frequency
What telco I use has nothing to do with anything I looked up the Telstra details with Checkfus, plus I keep an eye on the AU thread so I know it's been discussed. As per the edit to my post above, the modem is actually the 3rd bit in that string. Go back to the AU thread, I'm about to post there.
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I assumed the modems were different for vodafone and telstra even if they use same frequency
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*ignorant post about not being sure how to root*
EDIT: My original post was asking a bunch of questions for how to root my Telstra specific Ice Cream Sandwhich phone. I have now done this and it was surprisingly easy.
The easiest way is to follow the following guide here (which is already Telstra specific).
However you will want to use the following kernal (pretty much first step). which is for ICS, you can find this filehere.
I was concerned I would lose my Next G speeds, but all is good. Still getting 6000kbps at home!
Cheers
Thanks Great Info
I have a galaxy note on the three (UK) network. My phone (and via Klies) still says there's no official update from gingerbread to ICS.
Has anyone else on three network received the ICS update?
On my previous phone (HD2), I was used to flashing roms, but I've seen some possible problems with ICS on the note and bricking phones, so I'm wary of flashing another rom.
Is there a safe ICS rom for the note that also has the premium suite?
Theres no official uk ics at mo. So chances of a three update maybe months away
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Three haven't rolled it out. You're safest bet if you don't want to risk bricks is a cm9 based rom, or choose an official ics and read it thoroughly to avoid mistakes.
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This I think is one of the biggest problems Android faces, we are at the mercy of carriers as to when and even if updates are rolled out purely to incorporate their operator bloat.
I use 3 uk pay as you go and have had ICS since the official launch as I didn't buy my note from them but full retailer.
I used pc Odin and flashed official stock German rom. Seems waiting for a uk rom is a long wait.
Be warned. Battery life on ICS is not as good. There is a potential brick bug if you factory reset
I was wary if flashing anything on my Note even though like you, I was used to flashing WM roms on my HD2.. I'm on Three as well. I used Odin to flash the latest Indian rom. It worked ok for a day then the camera wouldn't open. It would start then go back to the home screen so I did I master reset and so far, so good. At the end of the day, the risk is up to you, I just wanted to give you my experience. My device is a factory unlocked device with no Three branding so would get the ICS update before branded devices. Is yours branded?
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Does anyone search before posting?
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I was wary if flashing anything on my Note even though like you, I was used to flashing WM roms on my HD2.. I'm on Three as well. I used Odin to flash the latest Indian rom. It worked ok for a day then the camera wouldn't open. It would start then go back to the home screen so I did I master reset and so far, so good. At the end of the day, the risk is up to you, I just wanted to give you my experience. My device is a factory unlocked device with no Three branding so would get the ICS update before branded devices. Is yours branded?
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Three do not supply branded Notes, which is leading me to believe the update will come as per normal schedule, just like the HTC Sensation XL did yesterday.
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We have a ICS sticky, please use that. We dont need endless ICS speculation threads.