Samsung Galaxy S Series

[scorchio]

Hi Guys.

I could really do with some help to flash my phone, but I am a little confused about the files I will need and the process.

I would like to upgrade to one of the leaked stock 2.3.4 firmwares. I have been waiting for Samsung to officially release the firmware, but they are taking their time. Then when they do I will have to wait again for Vodafone to put their bloatware on it.

The reason I want to upgrade is so that I can use this app... https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.chainfire.dslrcontroller&feature=search_result

One of the other reasons I have decided not to wait is because some of the 2.3.4 versions that have started coming out (the Nordic version for one) don't seem to have the required bits to be able to run the app. The DSLR Controller app requires USB host functionality and some of the 2.3.4 releases are lacking the vital bits to run it. The last thing I want to do is wait and then find out that I still can not run the app.

I was told on another forum that if I wanted to flash my phone, using this guide and firmware, http://androidflip.com/android-2-3-4-gingerbread-xxkg6-firmware-update-for-samsung-galaxy-s2/ , I would have to first unlock my phone. Is this true?

The other thing I wanted to know is if this will affect my phone in any bad way while using it on the Vodafone network?

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. My head is spinning from all the different ROMs out there.

[tonytango]

have a look here

http://forum.xda-developers.com/

someone on their will help you.

[thesoupdragon]

@scorchio

Your phone is already unlocked!

Follow my flashing guide HERE

You then need to Root. Follow guide HERE

TSD

[Northern-dj]

Firstly Flashing is don at your own risk 

But i would not flash to use a app i would flash because you want to 

You might find XDA's site a bit scarry and they don't like noobs that much

*******First thing to check is weather your three button recovery works *******

Now all Samsugs use on a PC a software pacage called odin 

and then the firmware 

now there are two types Three file and single 

Now if you are debranding your better off using a three file rom, its claener and safer 

Now The Noob Guide on XDA is

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 avoid the root section

Now if this is a UK phone you need the right firmware on so to avoid braking your samsung warrenty 

This needs to have a CSC of XEU

Aother good site is www.samfirmware.com Now i have done loads of Galaxy s phones

and i have done two S2 and i put 2.3.3 on and i will  let Kies do the rest when its out it's still only in Nordic countrys still 

when its out in the rest of europe you can do the odin method 

Also if your phone is on a Contract then when you set it up to XEU then it will be unlocked 

Now if you don't fancey this Most Dealers will debrand for you as they no How bad Network firmware is 

remember if the three button recovery does not work Do not attempt to do any thing.......

You only need to root if your going to go down the custom root other wise leave it alone for now don't try and do to much 

[scorchio]

Thanks for the replies.

Glad to know the phone is already unlocked. I am assuming that I need to download only the 3rd firmware in that list? XWKE7_PHONE:XEUKD1_CSC:XXKE4 - Unbranded European Firmware.

Also, is rooting absolutely necessary? I know that Chainfire said that rooting wasn't essential to get the app to run. Or is it something specific to this firmware and must be done to complete the flash?

Will Kies still pick up updates after this or will I have to rely on Odin to update in future?

Sorry for the noob questions. I am new to this and am just starting to get my head around it.

Thanks again.

[scorchio]

Just got your post DJ. I will have a read and get back if I have any more questions.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your time.

Edit: Is the 3 button recovery where you press Down volume key+ Home button + press the power button?

[thesoupdragon]

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scorchio wrote:

Just got your post DJ. I will have a read and get back if I have any more questions.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your time.

Edit: Is the 3 button recovery where you press Down volume key+ Home button + press the power button?

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Recovery menu = Volume UP + Home + Power

Download Mode = Volume DOWN + Home + Power

[Northern-dj]

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scorchio wrote:

Thanks for the replies.

Glad to know the phone is already unlocked. I am assuming that I need to download only the 3rd firmware in that list? XWKE7_PHONE:XEUKD1_CSC:XXKE4 - Unbranded European Firmware.

Also, is rooting absolutely necessary? I know that Chainfire said that rooting wasn't essential to get the app to run. Or is it something specific to this firmware and must be done to complete the flash?

Will Kies still pick up updates after this or will I have to rely on Odin to update in future?

Sorry for the noob questions. I am new to this and am just starting to get my head around it.

Thanks again.

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I think thats the firmware the giva away is the XEU in the Phone bit and XX on the CSC 

on http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2/397640-who-has-official-2-3-4-firmware-update-via-kies-2....they take about the XEU firmware and when 2.3.4 is coming out but its a World wide Forum so becaful what you read 

If you put the right 2.3.3 Uk XEU firmware on you will need to change your CSC over from VOD to XEU if all goes well then at the moment Kies will say you have the right firmware on, Then when 2.3.4 is rolled out you will get told 

and we don't mind noob stuff we don't bite 

To check and change your CSC in your phone dialer dial *#272*imei#* (Display/change CSC code) where it says imei that is one of the long numbers on your box but do this after you have flashed 

[scorchio]

Right, I checked that recovery mode works and it does. I get a screen with blue and yellow writing and various options to factory reset etc.

I had a look through the XDA thread and found this firmware with an XEU csc.

XWKH4
Android 2.3.4

This package has: PDA: XWKH4| Modem/phone: XXKH3| CSC: XEUKD1
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/WWT5Q0XJAP

XWKH4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/0AO2C53ZC6
Password: intratech@XDA

It is a Franekstein firmware. Is that good or bad?

It is true I do want to flash to be able to use DSLR Controller, but I want to learn about flashing as I enjoy fiddling with my gadgets. There are a few custom ROMs I would like to have a play with a some point in the future and I thought that this would be a good way to get in to it. The whole reason I got an Android phone was to be able to do things like this.

Thanks again for the help. It feels like I am getting somewhere now.

[scorchio]

Anyone got any idea whether this would be the correct package to try?

Thanks

[Northern-dj]

Have you registered with www.samfirmware.com

That has only stock firmware on it and you need a XEU un branded person to tell you what firmware they have 

[thesoupdragon]

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scorchio wrote:

Anyone got any idea whether this would be the correct package to try?

Thanks

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I would try this ... I9100XXKH3 with multi CSC OXAKH13

Factory Data Reset

Format Internal SDcard, remove any External Micro SDcard

Flash with Odin

Quickly skip through setup on Phone.

Open Dialer and Type *#272*your imei number here#

Change CSC to XEU press OK, phone will factory reset.

Now setup phone properly.

Disclaimer:

I take no responsibility for any damage caused to your phone either internally or externally. You do this with the knowledge that you may render your phone inoperable.