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I have just received a new Tmobile Galaxy SII with the following info:
model gt-i9100
android 2.3.3
baseband i9100bokg1
build gingerbread.bokg2
I want to debrand it and put the latest stock firmware on it. I am planning to do the following but would just like it if some, more knowledgeable person can confirm it is correct. I am just getting a bit confused with all the talk of Frankensteins and CSCs etc;!
1. Download and install Kies to get USB drivers working
2. Download Odin V1.83
3. Download XXKI3 (Android 2.3.5) - which says it is original (unmodified) Wipe Package with new bootloader has: PDA: XXKI3| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: OXAKI3. Is this the right one and the latest?
4. Phone to download mode, run Odin, add XXKI3 as PDA and click Start.
Job done. Is the above all correct?
Many thanks. I have searched the forums I promised but I am getting truly lost!
Where did you get that version info? The T-Mobile-branded GS2 should be T989, not I9100. The I9100 is the original, non-US version and doesn't support AWS bands, so you can only get EDGE speeds on T-Mo. If you have a T989 and you try to flash I9100 components you won't like the results, since the phones are basically unrelated aside from the name.
If you bought it from a T-Mo store/reseller, go here. If you actually have the international version (Settings->About Phone->Model number would be GT-I9100), then you've basically got the right idea, though I think KJ3 is the latest. If it's too confusing, you should also be able to update through Kies, which is Samsung's official support software.
teiglin said:
Where did you get that version info? The T-Mobile-branded GS2 should be T989, not I9100. The I9100 is the original, non-US version and doesn't support AWS bands, so you can only get EDGE speeds on T-Mo. If you have a T989 and you try to flash I9100 components you won't like the results, since the phones are basically unrelated aside from the name.
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OP has location Cheltenham and a British flag, would be a fair assumption to say he's on T-Mobile UK (EverythingEverywhere, or whatever they're called now), so I9100, nothing to do with the US.
Thanks for your reply. Sorry if I misled - I'm in the UK and its the normal Galaxy 2 just sold through the TMobile carrier so it has a few Tmobile odds and sods lying around (like web n walk browser etc. I saw that KJ3 is the latest so am downloading that (normal link not the "stock kernel" link) and will flash later.
Thanks again.
vilbs said:
Job done. Is the above all correct?
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Almost, you need to use CSC XEU for the UK.
Thanks all. Flashed no problem. Now to find out how I get rid of that horrendously irritating blue over scroll glow!
Thanks again.
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Make sure you backup your efs folder
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Eeek! I didn't back up my efs folder! Should I be worried?
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Hello everyone,
first time poster here, so please be gentle if I missed one of the rules here... I've searched through the threads here but am still somewhat confused.
I have an unlocked, unbranded international edition I9300 coming in the mail shortly. I intend to use it in the United States on the T-Mobile network. It turns out that T-Mobile has 3G coverage in the 1900 MHz band where I live.
Being a complete nub, I would prefer to not root the phone. However, I'm also wondering whether it is possible to install a version of official Jelly Bean on there once I get it through Kies? I've looked at the releases for Poland and Sweden, but they seem to all be branded versions for specific carriers. Would they work for me?
Thank you in advance!
min2209 said:
Hello everyone,
first time poster here, so please be gentle if I missed one of the rules here... I've searched through the threads here but am still somewhat confused.
I have an unlocked, unbranded international edition I9300 coming in the mail shortly. I intend to use it in the United States on the T-Mobile network. It turns out that T-Mobile has 3G coverage in the 1900 MHz band where I live.
Being a complete nub, I would prefer to not root the phone. However, I'm also wondering whether it is possible to install a version of official Jelly Bean on there once I get it through Kies? I've looked at the releases for Poland and Sweden, but they seem to all be branded versions for specific carriers. Would they work for me?
Thank you in advance!
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Yes they will work on any i9300 model. However JB for your particular region should be out soon. So, you could just wait and update through KIES to avoid an hassle.
The Polish release is not branded. The Swedish is.
It just so happens I just came back from the states where I used my I9300 with my stock Polish DLIB rom on T-Mobile. Worked great.
Okay, thanks!
If the OS is branded, what differences does it have other than the splash screen at startup? Can these be installed without rooting?
Also - the North American variant is not the quad core i9300. Do you think they will still release an update through Kies to the U.S. for i9300?
min2209 said:
Okay, thanks!
If the OS is branded, what differences does it have other than the splash screen at startup? Can these be installed without rooting?
Also - the North American variant is not the quad core i9300. Do you think they will still release an update through Kies to the U.S. for i9300?
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The boot animation, some sounds probably, some carrier specific apps and/or games. In this case the telenor release is almost clean from what I read.
The apps you can disable without root, the boot animation you cannot.
If I were you I would go for the newest JB release and wouldn't worry about the branding or the CSC. If another newer release comes around you can just flash it over your existing rom using Odin without losing anything.
The NA versions will most likely receive JB as the Note2 which is about to hit retail in the US is already running it.
im waiting for the official uk update either that or a good working aosp rom
victorator said:
The Polish release is not branded. The Swedish is.
It just so happens I just came back from the states where I used my I9300 with my stock Polish DLIB rom on T-Mobile. Worked great.
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wait, does that mean I cant use my sgs3 (polish fw) with at&t????
What would be the best JB to work on AT&T for best modem and APN settings. Right now I still have everything stock as I got it last Friday but getting terrible data speeds. This is in an a H+ Coverage area. I have the AT&T branded Red SIII and a international SIII and on the AT&T branded I get 3 to 4 Mbps download, while the international just breaks the 1Mbps download speed.
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ElCamino said:
What would be the best JB to work on AT&T for best modem and APN settings. Right now I still have everything stock as I got it last Friday but getting terrible data speeds. This is in an a H+ Coverage area. I have the AT&T branded Red SIII and a international SIII and on the AT&T branded I get 3 to 4 Mbps download, while the international just breaks the 1Mbps download speed.
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ouch that's not a small difference, will check then
thanks
victorator said:
The boot animation, some sounds probably, some carrier specific apps and/or games. In this case the telenor release is almost clean from what I read.
The apps you can disable without root, the boot animation you cannot.
If I were you I would go for the newest JB release and wouldn't worry about the branding or the CSC. If another newer release comes around you can just flash it over your existing rom using Odin without losing anything.
The NA versions will most likely receive JB as the Note2 which is about to hit retail in the US is already running it.
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I used dsixda's kitchen with the system.img and have nothing branded at all.
victorator said:
The boot animation, some sounds probably, some carrier specific apps and/or games. In this case the telenor release is almost clean from what I read.
The apps you can disable without root, the boot animation you cannot.
If I were you I would go for the newest JB release and wouldn't worry about the branding or the CSC. If another newer release comes around you can just flash it over your existing rom using Odin without losing anything.
The NA versions will most likely receive JB as the Note2 which is about to hit retail in the US is already running it.
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Who told you that there are carrier specific boot animation or sound in Swedish jelly bean? Apart from one Telenor app there is zero customization in this rom. And even this app can be easily disabled without rooting.
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omeryounos said:
Who told you that there are carrier specific boot animation or sound in Swedish jelly bean? Apart from one Telenor app there is zero customization in this rom. And even this app can be easily disabled without rooting.
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Oh really, is that right? Great! I am going to install this on my phone as soon as I get it then.
Can't wait!
min2209 said:
Oh really, is that right? Great! I am going to install this on my phone as soon as I get it then.
Can't wait!
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200% sure. I'm using it.
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alankstiyo said:
wait, does that mean I cant use my sgs3 (polish fw) with at&t????
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I bought an international while in Saudi Arabia on business. I works just fine on Att with polish xxdlib. I have no problems pulling down 3 to 4 mb in decent areas. Unfortunately that is rare for me because I'm staying with family out in the boondocks temporarily.
Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone has gotten their update yet? I've heard that the american S3's on Sprint are getting their update already... I am on the international S3 and still nothing... that kind of sucks considering the fact that the international ones are supposed to have the upgrade earlier. What about you guys?
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Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone has gotten their update yet? I've heard that the american S3's on Sprint are getting their update already... I am on the international S3 and still nothing... that kind of sucks considering the fact that the international ones are supposed to have the upgrade earlier. What about you guys?
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Got the update. Not sure if update for your CSC is out yet. Should be out very soon though.
Why are you even waiting? Haven`t you learned anything from reading these forums?
Pick an official ROM you want from samsung-updates.com, download Odin3 and flash it.
This will NOT wipe your phone, it will NOT void your warranty, it WILL make you not wait anymore
I am waiting because I don't want to root it yet...
jojo_angelov said:
I am waiting because I don't want to root it yet...
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Absolutly no need to root if all you want is just flash a stock rom with odin...
I opened kies today and and it asked me if I wanted to upgrade to the latest firmware. I'm also in the us.
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Absolutly no need to root if all you want is just flash a stock rom with odin...
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Thanks for letting me know. I totally did not know that... the thing is that samsung-updates.com do not have 4.1 for my region I guess.
My phone is : PDA:LG2 / PHONE: LG2 / CSC:LG2 (TTT) . So it must be a regional thing since you got the update today...
Well, I'm in Canada and I got jb update over keis last night.
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jojo_angelov said:
Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone has gotten their update yet? I've heard that the american S3's on Sprint are getting their update already... I am on the international S3 and still nothing... that kind of sucks considering the fact that the international ones are supposed to have the upgrade earlier. What about you guys?
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There will never be a specific US region update for the International GS3. The same was true for the International GS2. You'll have to download another country's ROM if you want to update. It doesn't matter. Just set it to U.S. English and that's it. I'm on AT&T and the ROM's CSC code doesn't matter either. I recommend the latest UK unbranded ROM build XXDLJ4. There are plenty of ROMs on this forum based on this build.
So what you're saying is that the upgrade OTA is determined by the current region of the rom? i.e. where I purchased the device?
I'm in San Francisco now but I bought my device in the Netherlands.
Can I just upgrade to the UK unbranded without a problem? What about US features like installing Google Wallet etc.
Thanks.
Dude just download the faryraab stock official and inside the package is Odin
Its so super easy. I have an American purchased 9300 that was originally a Brazilian firmware. Now I am always on uk btu mainly because its the latest and greatest.
Go to the general section and look for the latest official and its right there. No need to wipe or anything
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Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25922191
It will work for yoy
Hi,
If at all possible, could someone post the complete CSC for their 8010 that is running 4.0.4 (If there's any of left that haven't installed a 4.1.1). Im trying to revert back to the Canadian base firmware and cannot for the life of me locate the CSC anywhere on the internet.
Thanks,
Thomas
Hi agin,
I hate to bump my own thread. I'm just trying to figure something out. If any could please post the CSC for this it would be of great help to me.
As it stands I'm trying to figure out a problem I'm having where when I try updating through kies it gives me an error message. It appears my CSC has changed when I installed the German JB 4.1.1. And I have yet to find any indication of what the Canadian CSC may be, on the web.
Now us Canadians are good people, and when another Canadian is in need we help out. I beg of you help me. I've attached a screenshot of what Kies tells me.
Thanks again,
Thomas
Try this page
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=1&t=1
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Canadian Rom is not on Samfirmware for some region check the Australian firmware that is the nearest one. Try installing it and see if you can check for updates
samir_a said:
Canadian Rom is not on Samfirmware for some region check the Australian firmware that is the nearest one. Try installing it and see if you can check for updates
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The page I posted lists csc codes. Scroll down. There are three for Canada.
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JB update is avalaible for Canadians?
Found it!
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Yes, I got this tablet directly from Retail in Canada without any modding so it should be stock.
I've only installed ExynosAbuse for rooting, without the Exploit Patch. And BusyBox, Smart Install.
(Those two shouldn't change the CSC and PDA, I assume)
Surprised it has an Australian ROM tho.
Below is the CSC and PDA info from KIES
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Like I have said earlier its nearest rom is Australian as I had done an extensive search while trying to help out a member. But did not have a confirmation of the same as I do not have a device and no one owning it could confirm that.
samir_a said:
Like I have said earlier its nearest rom is Australian as I had done an extensive search while trying to help out a member. But did not have a confirmation of the same as I do not have a device and no one owning it could confirm that.
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I had seen your post about the Australian Firmware being the closest to the Canadian one. I downloaded the Firmware when I saw this so I'm about to install and hope for the best. Successfully Installed Australian. Just gotta go through the process of restoring everything, will update on progress.
A very grateful thank you to klau1!
Thanks,
Thomas
Any one have a link to the firmware?
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ckavvouras said:
Any one have a link to the firmware?
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Which Firmware? There isn't a available Canadian Firm. The best case scenario wold be some one on the stock Canadian Firmware making an image of their firmware.
Thomas
Would someone please tell me why you need the Canadian csc ?
A reason except "I think I need canadian csc for my canadian note".
Why is the last Taiwan firmware not good for you?
You just select your language at setup and select samsung keyboard english canadian in the settings.
legion1911 said:
Would someone please tell me why you need the Canadian csc ?
A reason except "I think I need canadian csc for my canadian note".
Why is the last Taiwan firmware not good for you?
You just select your language at setup and select samsung keyboard english canadian in the settings.
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Maybe he wants to return it for warrenty or maybe sell it, the why is not important
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where the hell is the canadian 8010 jb update????
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Maybe he wants to return it for warrenty or maybe sell it, the why is not important
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This exactly. If ever something goes wrong with this I would like to have all my bases covered. After installing the Australian ICS I'm happier with the German JB. Also if ever the Canadian JB comes out, which I've read and heard is supposed to be before the end of the month?, I want to be prepared.
Thomas
Don't quote me on this but as long as the firmware you flash is the same as stock you shouldn't have a problem, I read somewhere on the forums that the csc is embeded in the device.might have to go top best buy or futurshop and check out one of the floor models lol
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A bit green - but hoping this helps. Just picked up the Note 10.1 8010 yesterday - it is still on 4.0.4 - haven't touched it yet.
Kies shows the following as per your screenshot:
Current firmware version: PDA : LG4 / CSC:LH3 (XAC)
why Samsung Canada is such slow!
Screenshot of CSC bought at Future shop in Canada on January 13, 2013
Thanks everyone for cataloging the Canadian CSC here. I've still had no luck find the Canadian ICS. But have instead Rooted the German 4.1.2 and I'm as happy as can be. Still a little worried about what happens if it needs to go in for Warranty, but I'll deal with that in time.
Thanks,
Thomas
hi I'm in Canada with a WiFi note 8010. I've been waiting what feels like forever for this jb update and not sure if there's a better way to update? is there some other way to update? or should I just wait?
also I haven't rooted with the exnyos root, should I do that before or after?
hanexs said:
hi I'm in Canada with a WiFi note 8010. I've been waiting what feels like forever for this jb update and not sure if there's a better way to update? is there some other way to update? or should I just wait?
also I haven't rooted with the exnyos root, should I do that before or after?
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I updated to the german firmware using the odin method described in another thread and it worked great, didnt trip the counter or change the device status. Data and apps were intact. all and all I dont see any reason to not do it.
if you want the canadian release then you can simply install it over top the german one once it becomes available but I doubt that there will be much difference.
You might have to WIPE tho, since the German and Canadian ROMs have different CSCs.
Someone please confirm.
hanexs said:
hi I'm in Canada with a WiFi note 8010. I've been waiting what feels like forever for this jb update and not sure if there's a better way to update? is there some other way to update? or should I just wait?
also I haven't rooted with the exnyos root, should I do that before or after?
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Using ROM's meant for other regions isn't an issue and a good way to get the lastest fixes and updated versions of s/w like S Note. The only reason folks in the U.S. had challenges was because they were using ROMs (N8010) not meant for their h/w (N8013). There's a N8010 4.1.2 ROM that just came out. You should be able to use it with no issues. When the Canadian JB ROM is released just install it (via Odin) over the German ROM and you'll be back to where you would have been anyway while being able to use JB in the mean time.
Here's the newest 4.1.2 N8010 JB ROM...
http://hotfile.com/dl/190513084/ece...GT-N8010-DBT-N8010XXUCMA5-1357980235.zip.html
Here's how to install it using Odin...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048213
Another thing Canadian users should be aware before updating is that, there is NO Official 4.0.4 Stock ROM to fall back to. So if you ever need to send the unit back to the shop (before a Canadian ROM arrives online), you're SOL.
This is on top of whatever issues flashing a ROM with a different CSC might cause.
I have the German rom on my Canadian note as far as I can tell there are absolutely 0 issues with having a different CSC. Although it's true that there is no official 4.04 I'm not very convinced that would be a problem in the event of a return I doubt any of the retailers in Canada would know enough to even check what firmware you have installed.
I can confirm that you do not have to wipe data your system status remains official.
Frankly I'm not even sure that installing an official rom would void the warranty even if it is from another region assuming of course you are installing an 8010 ROM on an 8010 device
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klau1 said:
You might have to WIPE tho, since the German and Canadian ROMs have different CSCs.
Someone please confirm.
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Nope you do not need to wipe. The csc doesn't matter as long as u use the rom for the German 8010
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Will you need to WIPE coming back from German to Canada?
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Will you need to WIPE coming back from German to Canada?
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No. The only file that's being updated via Odin is the PDA/MD5 file which doesn't affect user settings, apps, or what's stored on the device. Occasionally you'll see a widget break or disappear off the home screen because it’s been superseded by one with newer functionality. That's the only casualty I've experienced in bouncing between ROMs from different regions. You'll also see regionally specific things pop-up. The Italian N8000 ROM had a pasta eating game pre-installed on it. Some things don't work because of regional exclusions like the EU Video Hub knows when it's being used on a non-EU device. Those you can just disable in Application Manager.
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When the Canadian JB ROM is released just install it (via Odin) over the German ROM and you'll be back to where you would have been anyway while being able to use JB in the mean time.
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thanks for the post! I'm going to try this once my tablet has enough charge, will update you all with the results.
Although, what would happen if no official Canadian JB ROM is released in the future? Just like how there is no official ics rom.
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wow definitely impressed with the speed increase of jellybean. significantly faster. thanks for the help everyone!