[GUIDE] Debrand & Rebrand back to O2 for Samsung Galaxy S2
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I downloaded the O2 stock file fine as it was via multiupload which had a range of sites to choose from. I'm just after the Unbranded f/w.
Thanks in advance.
Does it need to be Odin 1.83? I used 1.85 to flash root yesterday.
EDIT - Ignore that, I did it anyway and it all went fine. Just need to reapply root now. Cheers.
EDIT - Ignore that, I did it anyway and it all went fine. Just need to reapply root now. Cheers.
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I got my phone from 3. Thus, my ROM is 3 branded. Is there a copy of the stock 3 rom anywhere, alternatively is there a way for me to extract it from my device or otherwise obtain it?
Connect it to Kies and get the info below from regedit, might be possible to get the 3 firmware.
Model name: GT-I9100
Model = GT-I9100
Product code = GT-I9100LKAH3G
HIDSWVER = I9100XWKE1/I9100H3GKD4/I9100NEKD5/I9100XWKE1
What do I do next???
Take the info and look here > http://fus.nanzen.se/
If Samsung server responds then the firmware can be downloaded and decrypted.
Sorry checked and it looks like you're out of luck, try later it may appear at some point.
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hey, that's good to know though... is there any way to extract it from the device?
And this wouldn't affect compatibility with any of the stuff already on here would it?
And this wouldn't affect compatibility with any of the stuff already on here would it?
Not easily and certainly not straight forward. Keep looking for a 3 firmware to download, if only for warranty reasons. They'll update eventually.
The 3 bit and pieces is only branding, doesn't effect anything.
ah so this little program basically pretends to be kies accepting an official firmware update by submitting the info above to samsung's servers. Thus, this program intercepts that update and allows me to save it. That makes sense. Hope 3 update soon then.
Not quite just updates, but the most 'up to date' as it were. From playing with it, if there's only one that's all you get, if there's a few older ones you get the latest.
Sorry just tried to get the unbranded one and it fails...
The O2 version comes down ok.
Dean
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17STEP 1- Download Odin V1.83 here http://hotfile.com/dl/116095613/1d3d429/Odin3_v1.83.exe.html This will be used for flashing files later.
STEP 2- Download Kies here http://www.samsungapps.com/about/onPc.as?L...OUNTRY_CODE=GBR This will install the usb drivers needed for the flashing so install after downloaded.
STEP 3- Download Latest samsung UK Simfree firmware here http://www.multiupload.co.uk/LSLRGURR57 There is no Password Just put extract the .tar file in the zip archive and put it as the PDA in odin and reboot your phone to download mode
STEP 4- Connect the USB cable and Turn your device on with volume down, action and power pressed - press 'up' at the warning prompt Run the Odin EXE you just extracted from the ZIP.
STEP 5- Only 1 file must be loaded in the PDA box the file as follows For PDA load, I9100XWKDD_I9100XXKDH_I9100XEUKD1_HOME.TAR
NOTE(PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE PIC BELOW AND AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU REPLICATE THE SAME SETTINGS AS IN THE PIC AND YOUR GOOD TO GO)
STEP 6- You should have a yellow box on the left side in Odin if you have followed this guide this means you are ready to flash. Please make sure your battery is full wait for any drivers to load and the yellow box on the left should be there if it isnt you have not installed Kies STEP 2 if you have the yellow box on left proceed by pressing start on Odin and relax.
STEP 7- Odin will display a progress meter on Odin and on the phone be patient while it flashes all the required files once done it will reboot the phone and goodbye o2 logo on boot and shutdown. When the phone finally boots back complete setup. And there you have it a fully debranded samsung galaxy s2 hope it was easy to follow enjoy.
STEP 8- One last final step is to change your CSC code by typing this code in the phone dialer *#272*<your IMEI># (the code will be listed at the top of the screen. If you're coming from O2 PAYG handset it should say O2U. Now Enter recovery (volume up, home, power keys together) and do a factory reset and choose reboot phone Check your CSC code again Hopefully it will now say XEU
Rebrand your firmware back to O2 original firmware for warranty purpose or you just want to go back to o2 original rom download it here http://www.multiupload.com/VHX20NJEAP There is no password extract the zip file to the desktop you should end up with I9100XWKDD_I9100XXKDH_I9100O2UKD1_HOME.TAR The procedure is the same as above just start from STEP 4 above skip STEP 8 use the same settings as shown in the pic below enjoy.
FIRMWARE INFO
Model: I9100
latest official UK firmware
PDA:XWKDD
PHONE: XXKDH
CSC:XEUKD1 (XEU csc)32
Take the info and look here > http://fus.nanzen.se/
If Samsung server responds then the firmware can be downloaded and decrypted.
Sorry checked and it looks like you're out of luck, try later it may appear at some point.11Hi,
Would anyone have a link to the original o2 ROM at the start of this thread, I deleted the one I had thinking I wouldn't need it anymore but I was wrong
Thanks
T
Hiya,
The best source for the branded and unbranded firmware is samfirmware.com. You need to be logged in to download anything. I saw there many uk carrier's firmware. Some of them you can update via kies, but the firmware in your phone must be original (stock that came with phone).
