Hello all,
you may have seen that the t-mobile (Germany) was released this morning.
http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I9506
I am wondering if it is possible to put this FW on a vodafone (German) S4. (Unlocked) I had heard that t-mobile builds had less crap ware than vodafone, but not sure if it is true. In any case, there is no word when or if Vodafone will release 4.3, so it would be nice to have it from t-mobile otherwise.
any ideas?
pablo_max said:
any ideas?
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I flashed 4.3 french orange firmware a few weeks ago and works perfect.
Now this one is released i think i'm gonna flash the tmobile version
geert000 said:
I flashed 4.3 french orange firmware a few weeks ago and works perfect.
Now this one is released i think i'm gonna flash the tmobile version
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Danke. I will try it.
can anyone make a Mega mirror for this firmware
Just as an FYI, I was able to flash this FW and it did work..But the radio is not that good. Much harder to get an LTE connection. I think I will try to figure out how to go back to 4.2 vodafone.
pablo_max said:
Just as an FYI, I was able to flash this FW and it did work..But the radio is not that good. Much harder to get an LTE connection. I think I will try to figure out how to go back to 4.2 vodafone.
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its not possible because , new knox bootloader to go back.
mrazzido said:
its not possible because , new knox bootloader to go back.
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Bummer- I hope vodafone will get off their asses and put out a build.
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Would it be possible for the us end-users to reflash the Galaxy S back an OEM/Unbranded firmware. I've read on the Singapore forums that the SingTel firmware is the major culprit for the slowdowns even after updating it to the latest version.
Yes it shouldn't be a problem. Check Samsung-Firmare website for instructions and flash files.
samsung-firmware.webs.com
that site?
http://samsung-firmware.webs.com/WEBPROTECT-samsungi9000.htm
to be more precise
So reflashing with these firmwares will remove the branded firmware from the telco ?
EarlZ said:
So reflashing with these firmwares will remove the branded firmware from the telco ?
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Yes. Do not install the Asia firmwares....it's still the Singtel branded version. The Euro versions are unbranded.
i have a later euro f/w on my phone than on that site .. i have xxjf3 anyone have instructions how to rip/copy the f/w off the phone?
lgkahn said:
i have a later euro f/w on my phone than on that site .. i have xxjf3 anyone have instructions how to rip/copy the f/w off the phone?
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dun worry, they already said they're gonna post that firmware. delayed because the official samsung fw site is currently down.
kenkiller said:
Yes. Do not install the Asia firmwares....it's still the Singtel branded version. The Euro versions are unbranded.
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Ok.. the instructions says the phone must not be simlocked so If the unit I get is simlocked to my local telco are there easy ways to unlock the galaxy S ?
EarlZ said:
Ok.. the instructions says the phone must not be simlocked so If the unit I get is simlocked to my local telco are there easy ways to unlock the galaxy S ?
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where are u from? what set are u using? how are u sure u are using a simlocked set?
kenkiller said:
where are u from? what set are u using? how are u sure u are using a simlocked set?
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Philippines, I dont have the phone yet but thats the usual case here since our local telco got the exclusive deal to sell the handset, the current and only stocks they have are SingTel units but arnt sim-locked yet.. Probably the next batch they will get this July will be sim-locked.
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Philippines, I dont have the phone yet but thats the usual case here since our local telco got the exclusive deal to sell the handset, the current and only stocks they have are SingTel units but arnt sim-locked yet.. Probably the next batch they will get this July will be sim-locked.
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better start buying those ST sets then...
It's so simple!! THis is how you CAN FLASH ANY OEM FIRMWARE and also unbrand the phone!!!
Let's go nuts!!
FLASH ANY OEM FIRMWARE
Update the title of the post, the problem is resolved!
Odin can't recognize my phone. Can someone help?
@Earlz,
Greetings from Singapore! kennyboy from HWZ had in fact flashed to the euro version, and now he had even rooted his phone using Leshak's files.
I will be updating to the euro version of the firmware, jf3 when it is available for download.
socket84 said:
It's so simple!! THis is how you CAN FLASH ANY OEM FIRMWARE and also unbrand the phone!!!
Let's go nuts!!
FLASH ANY OEM FIRMWARE
Update the title of the post, the problem is resolved!
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Not fully, since its possible that when the handsets arrive here in my place they will be locked by the telco and the instructions on flashing stats that make sure the phone is not simlocked.
I have I9000DXJF4, shoud I flash to euro I9000DXJF2?
vosszaa said:
I have I9000DXJF4, shoud I flash to euro I9000DXJF2?
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isnt your rom newer?
or is it a f/w with all Telco stuff?
Also what do you guys think of the current 2.1 on the SGS? its pretty damd fast and impressive hey...
i can only imagine what Android 2.2 will turn my phone into
Ferdimage said:
isnt your rom newer?
or is it a f/w with all Telco stuff?
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The phone is unlocked but i believe it was belong to Singtel
vosszaa said:
The phone is unlocked but i believe it was belong to Singtel
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Then u should flash to JF2 at the earliest possible moment.
Hey everyone,
O2 released the official ICS for O2 Branded Galaxy S2 devices today for anyone who wishes to know. Not sure if this is the right section, so I am sorry if it is wrong.
I updated mine there now. Looks nice so far; but may need to flash it with a version without touchwiz; this is the first time I have hated touchwiz on a rom.
Regards,
T.
You got me all excited but it hasn't shown up on Kies for me.
LPxx update..
Just appeared in my Kies, I take it this is the firmware update LPxx ? Does anyone know if this will affect root (as mine is rooted) ?
thanks,
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The Dogan said:
You got me all excited but it hasn't shown up on Kies for me.
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You sure you are running O2 branded locked device?
Mine showed up straight away; but then again mine is O2 locked/branded.
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Just appeared in my Kies, I take it this is the firmware update LPxx ? Does anyone know if this will affect root (as mine is rooted) ?
thanks,
D
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Mine wasn't rooted, so not sure. You may need to re-root it afterwards.
T__ said:
You sure you are running O2 branded locked device?
Mine showed up straight away; but then again mine is O2 locked/branded.
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I bought it pretty recently from phones4u on contract with O2. So I'm pretty certain.
Could it be that they're staggering the updates so they don't have every single SGS2 user trying to download ICS at once?
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I bought it pretty recently from phones4u on contract with O2. So I'm pretty certain.
Could it be that they're staggering the updates so they don't have every single SGS2 user trying to download ICS at once?
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You have an Unlocked version if bought from Phones4U. It is contract with O2, but still unlocked. When connected to KIES and it says "This is the latest version", underneath it will have the PDA, CSC code etc. It will end in XEU; this is unlocked. If it ends in O2U; it is O2 locked.
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You have an Unlocked version if bought from Phones4U. It is contract with O2, but still unlocked. When connected to KIES and it says "This is the latest version", underneath it will have the PDA, CSC code etc. It will end in XEU; this is unlocked. If it ends in O2U; it is O2 locked.
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I did not know this. Thanks. Looks like I'll be waiting for the unlocked version then.
The Dogan said:
I did not know this. Thanks. Looks like I'll be waiting for the unlocked version then.
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I'll keep you posted on unbranded versions. Have a few in the office I can test. lol
OK, upgraded to the LPxx firmware, but had to re-root using
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1501719
[GUIDE] ROOT/UNROOT Stock ICS Firmware without flashing unsecure kernel
Bit of a faff, but all done and dusted now.....yay !!
D
pincottd said:
OK, upgraded to the LPxx firmware, but had to re-root using
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1501719
[GUIDE] ROOT/UNROOT Stock ICS Firmware without flashing unsecure kernel
Bit of a faff, but all done and dusted now.....yay !!
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What do you think of the ICS update?
Think I am going remove touchwiz today tbh.
Seems OK , not too slow/intensive. I'll leave it "as is" for a while and see how it goes.
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pincottd said:
Seems OK , not too slow/intensive. I'll leave it "as is" for a while and see how it goes.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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Yeah i am currently still on stock. We are lucky O2 made changes. Apparently the official 3 version has loads of bugs since they didnt alter anything from the original rom which samsung released.
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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?
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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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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.
If someone can help me with this one I would be grateful...
Thanks!
i don't think any1 does bro - for whatever reason - the UK generic .266 updates never seem to have really materialized. reckon UK may just skip to .192 eventually
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i don't think any1 does bro - for whatever reason - the UK generic .266 updates never seem to have really materialized. reckon UK may just skip to .192 eventually
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Really? that sucks...so UK unbranded phones are still on 4.1.2 in other words right?
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Really? that sucks...so UK unbranded phones are still on 4.1.2 in other words right?
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yeh that's right. it's really strange but unfortunately true.
a friend with a new Samsung S something comes to me and says : Hi I just updated to 4.4, isn't it great, did you install it?
being his first android device, he doesn't know that the updates are brand & model specific
moreover that Sony updates are slow
and that even that the UK updates are the slowest I have ever seen
there just isn't a word in our language to describe how long I will probably have to wait for an official update if any at all
so I just smiled and said yes...
zlays said:
If someone can help me with this one I would be grateful...
Thanks!
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Im on o2 in the UK and still haven't got the official 4.3 update, I have flashed the aus one tho and it worked ok, just need to root it!
Hi guys, does anybody test or updated to new July AQG5,I get noticed today in a custom read thread, I though the new update came yesterday, it announces camera update, and stability fixes.
I have xeu but no update for me in UK yet
mimo2008 said:
I have xeu but no update for me in UK yet
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Same here no update OTA but it can be downloaded from sammobile
Hopefully tomorrow we would receive it.
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Hi guys, does anybody test or updated to new July AQG5,I get noticed today in a custom read thread, I though the new update came yesterday, it announces camera update, and stability fixes.
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Which model is getting the update? I have US unlocked S8 and haven't seen any update yet.
I installed this firmware & try to install twrp but phone is not boot in twrp mode ( in odin it shows pass ) i tried 8times not get success.no problem with previous firmware. Any solution? :crying:
I don't know why I am still on AQDG.. Is any one know why I don't get updates?
Fyjyk said:
I don't know why I am still on AQDG.. Is any one know why I don't get updates?
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Where did you buy your phone?
Was it from carrier or unlocked?
mimo2008 said:
I have xeu but no update for me in UK yet
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Same. This may be a stupid question but does anybody know whether the phone needs to be unlocked to receive updates if flashing away from carrier firmware?
mmotti said:
Same. This may be a stupid question but does anybody know whether the phone needs to be unlocked to receive updates if flashing away from carrier firmware?
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Not 100% sure but my phone was locked to Vodafone before i flashed my phone i got it unlocked first then flashed xeu not using the home csc.
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Not 100% sure but my phone was locked to Vodafone before i flashed my phone i got it unlocked first then flashed xeu not using the home csc.
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Ah OK - So the only differences between us currently is the original carrier (EE for me) and the fact that your phone was unlocked prior to flashing.
Strange though. I thought on the S7 I typically saw the OTAs before they made an appearance on sammobile.
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Where did you buy your phone?
Was it from carrier or unlocked?
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It was at carrier and unlocked by my
Fyjyk said:
It was at carrier and unlocked by my
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You could of used a wrong files or didn't convert the phone correctly.
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Ah OK - So the only differences between us currently is the original carrier (EE for me) and the fact that your phone was unlocked prior to flashing.
Strange though. I thought on the S7 I typically saw the OTAs before they made an appearance on sammobile.
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Yeah pretty much lol
saxena1 said:
I installed this firmware & try to install twrp but phone is not boot in twrp mode ( in odin it shows pass ) i tried 8times not get success.no problem with previous firmware. Any solution? :crying:
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Are you stuck in a bootloop of samsung logo?
Nameless said:
Are you stuck in a bootloop of samsung logo?
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Yes
Flash the update everything seems ok no bootloop or anything strange. A bit snappy as always after the update..
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Yes
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Did you download it through samfirm or elsewhere?
Charkatak said:
Where did you buy your phone?
Was it from carrier or unlocked?
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It was lock to UK AT&T and unlocked with code.. But I don't know why is that a problem?
Since the firmware stated improve on wireless charging stability, anyone who is charging using wireless charger still encountered stop charging issue when temperature more 40°C?
Update: OK, just installed & try, still the same **** & Samsung didn't fixed it. I'm so disappointed.
Has anybody who's flashed from carrier to stock firmware been offered the OTA?