Where can I get modem files? I want KL1. I know it is in the firmware, but I dont want to download the whole firmware just for the modem file.
Sent from my Galaxy S II
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1277593
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
Where can I get modem files? I want KL1. I know it is in the firmware, but I dont want to download the whole firmware just for the modem file.
Sent from my Galaxy S II
Intratech's release is more official than official release. True story. I would never flash official unless Intratech has given it his seal of approval first.
Sent from my GT-I9100
Still no unbranded UK ICS as of Wednesday morning.
Gotta love Samsung - blaming the delays on carrier customisation, but then not releasing the UNBRANDED ROM on the day they say, and actually having a Carrier customised ROM released before they release the unbranded one...
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Ah..
"Stuff" are adamant that the UK SIM Free/Unbranded version is now available via Samsung KIES...
See:
/news/software-and-os/news-nugget/galaxy-s-ii-gets-ice-cream-sandwich-user-guide
(And stick stuff.tv before that address in order to get it to work, as I'm not sure the most current rules about third party linking here, even though I've been a member since 2004 *lol*)
In any event, if that is true, then how long before we see it in this thread so the rest of us can update to it, if we are Carrier based, but want unbranded UK?
Yet again, I merely quote "Stuff" (The Gadget Website).
Where they say:
"It's finally happening – we're downloading Ice Cream Sandwich for our SIM-free Galaxy S II (via Kies, it's not OTA..."
If you don't beleive me, go and read their post that I linked to in my original entry (don't forget to add the stuff.tv/ bit at the start though).
So, who's wrong... them, or those posting here..?
Either way, all I know is I can't find any UK Unbranded ROM still today...
stuff.tv said:It's finally happening – we're downloading Ice Cream Sandwich for our SIM-free Galaxy S II (via Kies, it's not OTA) and anyone on Three can do the same right now.
So, who's wrong... them, or those posting here..?
Either way, all I know is I can't find any UK Unbranded ROM still today...
To quote the whole sentence from the website
So what they are saying is that they are downloading the Three-specific firmware (which I happen to be running here), not a generic one.
Not so - syntax is wrong for that to be the case...
Moreover, forgive me, but if you have a SIM Free, non-three device, could someone tell me how you update that to a THREE based ROM, whilst using KIES (not ODIN) as they further go on to say that they are doing this using KIES, not ODIN or anything else.
So how does one take a None-carrier S2, and readily use KIES to place a branded carrier ROM on it, rather than use ODIN etc...?
Finally, I discovered the piece by way of a Twitter post - and the Twitter post made it even more apparent that BOTH Three AND UK Unbranded was now available, as it referred to TWO separate ROMs.
So methinks there's something off here, in all of this.
If this IS what "Stuff" meant, then there article was pure pits, being worded as it is. And doesn't cover how the original Tweet referred to "both" now being available (for 'both', you need two of something). And finally, like I said, how does a none-carrier device readily update to a Carrier ROM using KIES and no hacking, if previously, carrier free owners have actually been stuck on 2.3.4 as that is the latest version for none-carrier customised ROM's
?
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Stuff's Original Tweet this morning doesn't help make the picture any clearer either as it says:
"Get the Galaxy S II ICS update now for SIM free/Three handsets – here's Sammy's helpful user guide..."
To me, when I went to school however, the syntax of the above sentence broken down grammatically, means that there are TWO separate things referenced, UNLESS one thing is referenced but available to BOTH items or objects referred to in the sentence.
So either there are TWO different ROMS - Three, and then SIM FREE...
OR, there is only ONE ROM, BUT it is available equally, to users of BOTH SIM FREE or Three devices.
And as my understanding is that SIM FREE owners cannot readily get a Three ROM on their devices simply using KIES with no hacking, then that again leads me to believe the first option - two separate ROMS, is what they meant...?
Not so - syntax is wrong for that to be the case...
Moreover, forgive me, but if you have a SIM Free, non-three device, could someone tell me how you update that to a THREE based ROM, whilst using KIES (not ODIN) as they further go on to say that they are doing this using KIES, not ODIN or anything else.
So how does one take a None-carrier S2, and readily use KIES to place a branded carrier ROM on it, rather than use ODIN etc...?
Finally, I discovered the piece by way of a Twitter post - and the Twitter post made it even more apparent that BOTH Three AND UK Unbranded was now available, as it referred to TWO separate ROMs.
So methinks there's something off here, in all of this.
If this IS what "Stuff" meant, then there article was pure pits, being worded as it is. And doesn't cover how the original Tweet referred to "both" now being available (for 'both', you need two of something). And finally, like I said, how does a none-carrier device readily update to a Carrier ROM using KIES and no hacking, if previously, carrier free owners have actually been stuck on 2.3.4 as that is the latest version for none-carrier customised ROM's
?
---------- Post added at 03:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:43 PM ----------
Stuff's Original Tweet this morning doesn't help make the picture any clearer either as it says:
"Get the Galaxy S II ICS update now for SIM free/Three handsets – here's Sammy's helpful user guide..."
To me, when I went to school however, the syntax of the above sentence broken down grammatically, means that there are TWO separate things referenced, UNLESS one thing is referenced but available to BOTH items or objects referred to in the sentence.
So either there are TWO different ROMS - Three, and then SIM FREE...
OR, there is only ONE ROM, BUT it is available equally, to users of BOTH SIM FREE or Three devices.
And as my understanding is that SIM FREE owners cannot readily get a Three ROM on their devices simply using KIES with no hacking, then that again leads me to believe the first option - two separate ROMS, is what they meant...?
So .... what do you people recommend... LPQ or LP7 ? Thank you!
Notice27/05/2011
1. I have changed the format with which I compress the archives. They are now .7z self-extracting files that have .exe at the end. This is because this compresses the files more and so makes for faster upload and downloading and also makes it easier for you to extract the package. Just double click and it will extract the .tar package for you without the need to use any program to unpack.
2. Also feel free to translate the guides to any other language and link to the files elsewhere, you don't need to ask for permission. All I ask is that you include a link to XDA-Developers in your write up.
07/06/2011
Carrier branded firmwares have been moved to a separate thread and can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
20/06/2011
MAC Users I have found this utility that can handle .exe files to extract the archives called The Unarchiver. Link: http://wakaba.c3.cx/s/apps/unarchiver.html
20/06/2011
Thanks to Pulsar_S2 I have now been able to separate the component section of the thread into separate posts to make things less complicated. The first post has the tutorial and guide and the firmwares have been moved to separate posts right below. I hope it's a better layout.
20/09/2011
Please do not post links to packages from other places in this thread. It will help to avoid a lot of confusion when helping others when I know about the packages, when it's from elsewhere I cannot know what has been done to them and will not help people who use stuff I don't know about.
26/09/2011
Do not ask me questions about SamMobile, packages from SamMobile or from other places. How do you expect me to know about stuff from other websites?
These questions will be ignored
20/10/2011
I've started to package the tarball archives with the md5 hash to maintain the integrity of the packages. Just treat the tarballs in the same way as you would without the .md5 at the end. DO NOT CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARCHIVE
15/11/2011
The quick root guide has been updated to make use of a much simpler tool to achieve root without the need for Odin or insecure kernel
20/01/2012
I've started to use 7Zip archives instead of self-executable ones to accommodate members using Macs and Linux as their primary OS. You can get 7Zip for free and it handles multiple formats
This guide is for rooting the device if you don't want to use CF-Root or another custom kernel to root!
You can also root your device by simply flashing a root kernel. If you want to do this then stop reading this guide and follow the root guide for the kernel you wish to use.
1. Visit DooMLoRD's thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1319653
CE---> Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands
DC---> Thailand
DD---> India
DX---> Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam
DZ---> Malaysia, Singapore
JA---> South Africa
JC---> Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia
JP---> Arabic, Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria
JV---> Tunisia, Turkey
UG---> North America
UH---> Latin America, The Caribbean
XE---> Bulgaria, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine
XX---> Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, United Kingdom
XW---> Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Nordic, Spain, United Kingdom
ZC---> China, Hong Kong
ZH---> Hong Kong
ZS---> China, Hong Kong
ZT---> Taiwan
Notice: There seems to be an issue with users on Orange's UK network and this firmware, XWKE2, version causing Android process to Force Close on boot. Please use XWKE1 until there is a fix/update
OLC (GLB, MM1, SIN):
OLC (GLB, MM1, SIN): Mod Edit: Link Removed
All packages below this point have the old bootloader so you can safely reset the binary counter with a Jig.
If you've already flashed a full package from elsewhere or updated using KIES and cannot reset your binary counter using the Jig just flash this package in the PDA or Bootloader section of Odin to replace the bootloaders and then you can reset the counter: Mod Edit: Link Removed
Here is the new Gingerbread bootloader tarball if you want to flash it back after resetting your binary counter: Mod Edit: Link Removed
Here is the ICS bootloader tarball if you want to flash it back after resetting your binary counter: Mod Edit: Link Removed
These packages below are not official firmware packages, they are Frankenstein package created due to demand for Firmware with different CSC and modems and also leaked firmware packages. KIES will not recognise the firmware so you won't be able to update to new firmware using KIES unless you flash back to a firmware meant for your device first. Otherwise there will always be Odin to use for updates
For MultiCSC packages you can change between csc by typing *#272*Device IMEI# into the dial pad and selecting the csc of your choice and press install. It will reset the device.
This will wipe your device!
Reports from users that this firmware has a few bugs so I would urge you to consider not flashing it
Used XXKI3 modem in this package as I compared it to XXKI4 and whilst performance was similar on O2 network XXKI3 was more efficient when it came to battery life.
Used XXKI3 modem in this package as I compared it to XXKI4 and whilst performance was similar on O2 network XXKI3 was more efficient when it came to battery life.
Used XXKI3 modem in this package as I compared it to XXKI4 and whilst performance was similar on O2 network XXKI3 was more efficient when it came to battery life.
This is still BETA firmware so don't moan if everything doesn't work. It comes with old bootloader and is non-wipe
This is still BETA firmware so don't moan if everything doesn't work. It comes with old bootloader and is non-wipe