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[Q] 2.1 Update

Sorry to ask this question, It's a simple one but all the threads seem to go into too much info. I've hunted through numerous threads, but maybe someone can point me in the right direction.
I'm a Win 6.5 kind of person and Know nothing whatsoever about Android (Until my next upgrade (Sensation Hopefully))
In 2010 I bought my daughter a T-mobile UK Hero, unlocked it and is now running with an O2 UK sim.
She has never recieved an over the air update to 2.1, is this because it should come from T-mo and she now has O2 Apn settings??? On 1.5, I can't even find "Check for Updates" in the menu.
Is there an easy way and a step by step guide to this?
I'd like to use a stock rom, as I'll have her and everyone else to answer to if anything goes wrong.
Is there a thread or glossary that explains upgrading procedures and words like rooting etc. as all this seems a little different to Win Mo.
Thanks

a good place to start would be here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797740
also, please post [Q] threads in the Q&A section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=511
if you never want to root your device, just flash an RUU to the device.
you should find the correct one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=559622
I expect only a T-mobile one will run. I am not certain if this will remove your sim unlock.

minty1978 said:
a good place to start would be here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797740
also, please post [Q] threads in the Q&A section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=511
if you never want to root your device, just flash an RUU to the device.
you should find the correct one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=559622
I expect only a T-mobile one will run. I am not certain if this will remove your sim unlock.
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Thanks, I'll give that thread a go, and I hadn't thought about the simlock issue. I did an over the air update on my girlfriends desire that I unlocked from O2, and didn't have a simlock issue, or is this totally different to an RUU flash?
Sorry it went in the wrong section. I spend most of my time on the Leo forum where there's no Q&A Section.
Thanks again

Does anyone know for sure if this will re-lock the phone?
If it does, can the phone be unlocked using the same code as used last time?

I seem to recall reading that flashing a rom doesnt affect the sim lock. Dont know about an RUU though

[Q] GT-I9300 IMEI & Custom Roms

Hello all
Seeing as my last thread got closed because I asked about writing MY OWN IMEI back to my phone manually (which apparently is illegal... not sure why...) I decided to ask a couple of different questions instead:
1: Will installing a custom ROM fix my IMEI?
2: Can I install a custom ROM on my I9300 which is currently locked to Three
3: Why is it illegal to write MY OWN IMEI (found behind my battery) back to my device that is corrupted?
Thanks

Have you searched the forum for the imei / serial fix?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk

Tidus32x said:
Hello all
Seeing as my last thread got closed because I asked about writing MY OWN IMEI back to my phone manually (which apparently is illegal... not sure why...) I decided to ask a couple of different questions instead:
1: Will installing a custom ROM fix my IMEI?
2: Can I install a custom ROM on my I9300 which is currently locked to Three
3: Why is it illegal to write MY OWN IMEI (found behind my battery) back to my device that is corrupted?
Thanks
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1.Tell me what u 've done u lost ur imei?
2. What u mean?
3. In many countries changing IMEI is illegal. That can only be done only by official services. Even restoring ur own imei can in that fact is illegal cuz u r not allowed serbice. Second thing even if u tell "I want to do it for myself only" that not mean its 100 % sure. Even if u tellthe true, some other ppl can lock at our instructions and do this illegal. I think that is the reason why u've got closed the old topic.

f0xy said:
Have you searched the forum for the imei / serial fix?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
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I have spent three days searching forum after forum after forum, trying all these different "fixes" that only seem to work on versions of the S3 that I don't have. All the fixes seem to be for Qualcomm models etc and mine is UK.

maqikpl said:
1.Tell me what u 've done u lost ur imei?
2. What u mean?
3. In many countries changing IMEI is illegal. That can only be done only by official services. Even restoring ur own imei can in that fact is illegal cuz u r not allowed serbice. Second thing even if u tell "I want to do it for myself only" that not mean its 100 % sure. Even if u tellthe true, some other ppl can lock at our instructions and do this illegal. I think that is the reason why u've got closed the old topic.
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1 - flashed stock unbranded 4.3 rom which changed efs to v2, then reverted back to different variations of 4.04 and 4.1.2 trying to cure the "Not Registered On Network" issue I was having. This has seemingly damaged my efs folder which I did not back up (as I didn't even know about this folder)
2 - My I9300 is currently sim-locked to accept only sim cards from the Three UK network
3 - Thanks, this point is much clearer now.

Tidus32x said:
1 - flashed stock unbranded 4.3 rom which changed efs to v2, then reverted back to different variations of 4.04 and 4.1.2 trying to cure the "Not Registered On Network" issue I was having. This has seemingly damaged my efs folder which I did not back up (as I didn't even know about this folder)
2 - My I9300 is currently sim-locked to accept only sim cards from the Three UK network
3 - Thanks, this point is much clearer now.
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1. When u updated rom to 4.3 ur /EFS files got changed to v2. If u didnt made backup of thats files u cant downgrade low than 4.3
Keep 4.3 with MK6 ota update and IMEI will be fine.
2. Simlock is not same as brand of firmware. U can use any brand or unbranded rom. Branded rom=bloatware from operator, most of them useless, if want to uninstall it u need root cuz those app are preinstaled with rom in ur system. If u want warranty, use branded soft from ur operator. If want smooth and good system w/o trashes use unbranded soft.
3. Want to thanks? Press my thanks buttom

maqikpl said:
1. When u updated rom to 4.3 ur /EFS files got changed to v2. If u didnt made backup of thats files u cant downgrade low than 4.3
Keep 4.3 with MK6 ota update and IMEI will be fine.
2. Simlock is not same as brand of firmware. U can use any brand or unbranded rom. Branded rom=bloatware from operator, most of them useless, if want to uninstall it u need root cuz those app are preinstaled with rom in ur system. If u want warranty, use branded soft from ur operator. If want smooth and good system w/o trashes use unbranded soft.
3. Want to thanks? Press my thanks buttom
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Will try to find mk6 update tonight and let u know what happens.
Oh and where is the thanks button?

maqikpl said:
1. When u updated rom to 4.3 ur /EFS files got changed to v2. If u didnt made backup of thats files u cant downgrade low than 4.3
Keep 4.3 with MK6 ota update and IMEI will be fine.
2. Simlock is not same as brand of firmware. U can use any brand or unbranded rom. Branded rom=bloatware from operator, most of them useless, if want to uninstall it u need root cuz those app are preinstaled with rom in ur system. If u want warranty, use branded soft from ur operator. If want smooth and good system w/o trashes use unbranded soft.
3. Want to thanks? Press my thanks buttom
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I am not sure that's completely correct.
My understanding is that EFS changed to v2 from July 2013 XXEMG* onwards. "This means if you have flashed an official ROM (or custom ROM based on official) from July 2013 (MG* or newer), you are now in a situation whereby only an EFS v2 baseband (MG* or newer) can read the IMEI in /EFS." This therefore also includes the latest versions of 4.2.1.
Refer to rootSU for this info:
http://alturl.com/c9wrx
HTH

Tidus32x said:
Hello all
Seeing as my last thread got closed because I asked about writing MY OWN IMEI back to my phone manually (which apparently is illegal... not sure why...) I decided to ask a couple of different questions instead:
Please read the rules .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704138
Please read the faqs and guides .
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221
Q1 No
Q2 Yes but it may have no network see faqs and guides .
Q3 Forum rules mods decide .
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Thread Closed
This has and always will be a grey area, that being said, there is no need for a new thread,you can post in the link given above, oh and its in the wrong sun forum.

[Q] Is it possible for a S5 to be unlocked? (Sorry if in wrong section)

Sorry if this is in the wrong section folks (Please move if necessceary(
Had a fallout with my mobile provider (EE UK) so more or less basically my phone well my sim card with them is dead. I've signed up to Three Mobile (Forgive my terrible spelling) I have no idea if the phone is locked to EE though and no way of checking it currently (I'm going to flash it with a Three mobile firmware soon) even if it is locked which I fear it might be is it possible for the phone to be unlocked?

Already it's not started well. Tried to flash the 3 mobile firmware via odin and the thing failed! Help

can you let me know if you manage to get it unlocked im with ee and there customer service is rubbish,,,

This I have NO idea if this will work I can't verify just now but apparently this is a code to unlock S5'S:
http://autoomobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s5-unlock-code-leak-came-from-the-inside/1006249/
I need to get my phone up and running a bit first I will let you know of course if I get anywhere

There are no free SIM unlocking methods available. In particular the method in the post above will not work on any S5. You can pay an unlocking vendor $10 - $40 to unlock your S5. And a few carriers may give you an unlock code if you have been a customer for a minimum time period and have an account in good standing.
It's good practice to do a search before posting a question. Most questions have already been asked and answered and there is a wealth of information in existing threads. Anyone who had tried searching for this question would already have their answer as there are dozens, if not hundreds of existing threads about this.
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john_semple said:
This I have NO idea if this will work I can't verify just now but apparently this is a code to unlock S5'S:
http://autoomobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s5-unlock-code-leak-came-from-the-inside/1006249/
I need to get my phone up and running a bit first I will let you know of course if I get anywhere
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does it work?

NaRiNe said:
does it work?
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No. I tried and nope nothing

update rooted stock

Hi,
I'm using a SM-G900F with the stock ROM LRX21T.G900FXXU1BNL9. Kernel version is 3.4.0-3624618. The phone is rooted, carrier is Vodafone Germany.
I've been made aware that there are OTA-updates that I missed because Samsung's update service refuses to run on my phone ("There were unsupported changes made..."). There seem to be newer builds out there, e.g. G900FXXU1BOH4.
What is the easiest way to get those updates? Of course I could use Kies to do a factory reset and that would probably get me current, but I would have to reinstall everything, which I'm not exactly looking forward to.
Is there an easier way that does not involve a reinstall?
(A quick pointer to a howto would be fine, I just didn't find any myself.)
Regards

No idea how you didn't find that info yourself, it is literally posted a gazillion times all over this forum
Go to sammobile . com - find the firmware you want, read instructions under the download

*Detection* said:
No idea how you didn't find that info yourself, it is literally posted a gazillion times all over this forum
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Could you please point me to one of those threads?
Go to sammobile . com - find the firmware you want, read instructions under the download
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Two problems with that:
- I can't download from that site (after clicking on "regular download" it still wants me to join something)
and
- I only found the "how do I do it" there, not the "what will it mean". For example, will "the Odin way" preserve my data or not?
Regards

So join the site, it's free
And no, I know those threads are easily available if you take the time to read some, because this is like the 1000th time I've written these exact steps for people who want others to do the searching for them
Take some time to read some threads, sounds like you need to anyway to gain some know-how about your phone

Thank you for your kind assistance.
Regards

Can't find a stock firmware for my Tab-A I do not need a custom one, the stock bloatwware is Ok.

I found a file online but it says it's for Canada. I found no USA ones at all. Can I use the Canadian one or can someone point me to the USA version? Fwiw the file I found is: SM-T580_T580UEU4CSC1_T580XAC4CSC1_XAC_Canada_8.1.0_4File_(by_firmwarefile.com)
I am not so naive to not understand that the name on the file could be purposely MIS-named to cause havoc. I found nothing on the Sammoblie site or at Samsung itself. This was the best I could do.
I am only thinking of flashing it because the tablet won't allow me to add a second user... the original PW was 17 characters but after the 16th one it won't let me type the last digit in. I don't think this is an FRP thing, but ti's annoying at the very least.
The tablet was purchased new in 2016 I believe, it runs Android 8.1.0 If I omitted pertinent details please advise.
Thanks to all who reply
J T

Tinsby said:
I found a file online but it says it's for Canada. I found no USA ones at all. Can I use the Canadian one or can someone point me to the USA version? Fwiw the file I found is: SM-T580_T580UEU4CSC1_T580XAC4CSC1_XAC_Canada_8.1.0_4File_(by_firmwarefile.com)
I am not so naive to not understand that the name on the file could be purposely MIS-named to cause havoc. I found nothing on the Sammoblie site or at Samsung itself. This was the best I could do.
I am only thinking of flashing it because the tablet won't allow me to add a second user... the original PW was 17 characters but after the 16th one it won't let me type the last digit in. I don't think this is an FRP thing, but ti's annoying at the very least.
The tablet was purchased new in 2016 I believe, it runs Android 8.1.0 If I omitted pertinent details please advise.
Thanks to all who reply
J T
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The ROM for Cellular South is the one for the U.S. Try using Frija.exe with XAR as the region code to get the latest stock ROM.

hi lewmur,
Thanks for the location of the stock ROM, I'd have never found that. Additionally another forum member offered to help me, I appreciate that too.
sadly today I have a lot of physical pain and can't be in front of the monitor too long. Today isn't a good one. I can't even find the way back to my OP... I know it's there somewhere, it's just a matter of me finding it again.
When I feel better I will search for a Tab A forum to thank the other gentleman who replied very quickly as you did.
Best regards to you both and I will let you know how I get on with it.
J T