dopos

Hello all,
I have a question concerning ICS, my SGS2 shows the following when inserting *#1234#:

pda: I9100xxhh3
phone: I9100xxkh3
CSC: I9100OXAKH3

As far I saw it is open and available for Poland, and if I remember it has been released on March 19th. When it happened I tried to update but got the well known statement: Your devices does not support the upgrade via keys..... I waited for a couple of weeks, but nothing changed... this is when I decided to change my CSC from KOR to XEU.(there were a couple of options related to Sapin, Italy, France have no ideea why I decided to go for UK) Now on 17.04.2012 they released the ICS for unbranded devices in UK, and again no chance to update through Kies or OTA.
So the question would be is someone able to explain why the update is not possible? Or at least what should I do to update it, but the main condition is that I want to do it officially (through Kies). One more thing, almost forgot, after the CSC change the playback of music through blouetooth devices has changed, it is distorted, maybe there are some specific options that have to be adjusted to make it sound as it was?

Thank you in advance.

Last edited by dopos; April 18th, 2012 at 01:40 PM.

SCOUSER89

hi. got a new galaxy s2 FROM SINGAPORE.
PDA: I9100GXXLB1
PHONE: I9100GXXKL4
CSC: I9100GXEFLB1.

i currently live in kenya n was wonderin if im eligible foR the ICS update. if not then when will it be available here or is there any other way to get the new OS

THNX

ironass

Hello and welcome to Android Forums SCOUSER89!

As per your details, you have the "G", variant of the Samsung Galaxy S2 which has had no ICS, Android 4.0.3, releases to-date and I have no time scale for the "G", variants release.

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mohlion

hi.
I wounder if i can get the update since i'm in middle east.
PDA: I9100jpkj2
phone: I9100XXKI4
csc: I9100Ojpkj1

Thank you in advance

ironass

When it is released there is no reason why not.

s2y2

when i do *#1234#, i get:
CSC: I9100UUBKI2, according to the list, ICS should be avail for UUB

however, when i connect to kies, it says "this is the lastest firmware":
CSC:KI2 (VNO)

So is UUB or KI2 my CSC?

Thanks.

ironass

Hello and welcome to Android Forums s2y2!

UUB is your CSC code and ICS is available for Trinidad and Tobago, see here:-

1 text message to read Notification (ICS issue)

You could either take to your nearest Samsung dealer to upgrade or flash the latest firmware yourself, via Odin. See post #1.

ironass

I have amended post #1 to update the information there. Particularly the parts pertaining to flashing ICS to your phone using Odin3 instead of Kies.

Post #2 now has more that 70+ ICS firmwares displayed for the various CSC codes worldwide.

At this time there are still no ICS releases for the P, M, T and G variants.

T-Mobile has released ICS for Croatia (CRO), Czech Republic (TMZ), Austria (MAX), Germany (DTM) and the Netherlands (TNL).

dopos

Hi ironass,
What if my CSC is I9100OXAKH3, but i still can not update through Kies? According to the #2 post, i should be able to do it, isn't?

10x.

ironass

I am beginning to see that, "O", multi CSC codes are, in some instances, not playing nicely with Kies. Providing that OXA is your original firmware and that you have not altered it or the kernel, you have 2 options...

1. Take it to the nearest Samsung Service point and explain your problem and ask them to update it for you.

or...

2. Flash the ICS firmware for your CSC using Odin, as described in post #1.

dopos

Hi Ironass,

Can this be linked to the fact that i tried to change the CSC?


Hello all,
I have a question concerning ICS, my SGS2 shows the following when inserting *#1234#:

pda: I9100xxhh3
phone: I9100xxkh3
CSC: I9100OXAKH3

As far I saw it is open and available for Poland, and if I remember it has been released on March 19th. When it happened I tried to update but got the well known statement: Your devices does not support the upgrade via keys..... I waited for a couple of weeks, but nothing changed... this is when I decided to change my CSC from KOR to XEU.(there were a couple of options related to Sapin, Italy, France have no ideea why I decided to go for UK) Now on 17.04.2012 they released the ICS for unbranded devices in UK, and again no chance to update through Kies or OTA.
So the question would be is someone able to explain why the update is not possible? Or at least what should I do to update it, but the main condition is that I want to do it officially (through Kies). One more thing, almost forgot, after the CSC change the playback of music through blouetooth devices has changed, it is distorted, maybe there are some specific options that have to be adjusted to make it sound as it was?

Thank you in advance.

ironass

Yes... see post #1.

samnaut

Hey ironass,

I bought my phone sometime last year (unlocked) in Switzerland.

The CSC is I9100OXXKI2, so OXX.

Am I correct in thinking that I should be eligible for an update to ICS?
On Samfirmware it says:

PDA:I9100XWLP7 4.0.3 2012 April CSC:I9100OXXLPH Switzerland

was released earlier this month, but Kies isn't offering me an upgrade.

Edit: Oh and my product code is GT-I9100LKATPH, if that matters.

Last edited by samnaut; April 21st, 2012 at 10:52 AM.

ironass

Hello and welcome to Android Forums samnaut!

You are indeed correct... OXX has been released and you should be able to update via Kies providing that you have not rooted/unlocked or changed your kernel or CSC codes.

I'm afraid that you are not alone in this problem with the multi regional CSC, "O", codes... see post #110 above.

I'm afraid I can only offer you the same advice.

Tobione

Hi, is there any major benefit to updating to ICS via Kies as opposed to OTA?

Would I keep more of my original settings?

Apologies if this has already been covered, but I couldn't find an answer.

ironass

I would always recommend updating via Kies, if possible, as this is the prescribed method to be used by Samsung. In theory, this method does not wipe your data. In practice, long experience has taught me that when you are doing a major platform update, from GB (2.x) to ICS (4.x), then, if you are unrooted*, you should do a backup of everything possible using Google Sync, Backup Pro, free from the Play Store. Also backup your contacts to external SD card. Use APN Backup & Restore from the Play Store or make a note of your APN settings.

Personally, I would then wipe my phone and internal sd card before installing ICS so that it was a clean factory install. That way you know that there is no detritus from GB that can cause problems later.

It is easy enough to sign in to your Google account after updating and re-sync your Contacts and Calender as well as automatically downloading your app's from Play Store, bearing in mind that not all app's are ICS compatible yet.

I would also recommend the above if flashing using Odin. Better safe than sorry!

(*If you are rooted you can do a nandroid and Titanium backup's to your external SD card)

Last edited by ironass; April 22nd, 2012 at 07:34 AM.

Tobione

Right then, Kies it is!
Thanks for the advice, I'll let you know how it goes.

dopos

Hi ironass,
I did follow your advice, and tried to install the original firmware to my device. Following the links I downloaded the firmware corresponding to XEO- OXAKH3, flashed it with Odin, but when I tried to upgrade it through Kies to ICS... agin the same issue, it did not allow me. In the end I flashed ICS wich corresponds to open Europe (I9100OXALPS_XEO) so far running very well... Though I am really interested why it did not work when I tried to install the original rom? or maybe this is not the right one, do you have any ideeas?
thx.

dopos

Hi ironass,
I did follow your advice, and tried to install the original firmware to my device. Following the links I downloaded the firmware corresponding to XEO- OXAKH3, flashed it with Odin, but when I tried to upgrade it through Kies to ICS... agin the same issue, it did not allow me. In the end I flashed ICS wich corresponds to open Europe (I9100OXALPS_XEO) so far running very well... Though I am really interested why it did not work when I tried to install the original rom? or maybe this is not the right one, do you have any ideeas?
thx.

tilk23

Hi
I got an S2 from newegg and it was supposed to be an international unlocked version. the csc is an XEF so it's from France. originally it came with 2.3.3 and I updated it to 2.3.5 through OTa and there is no bloatware on it as far as I can tell but my question is. Is XEF carrier specific and it was unlocked and sold to me or is that the way to tell that it's actually an original carrier free phone.
Thanks

ironass

I'm guessing that the firmware you installed was not the original, out-of-the-box, firmware that came with the phone.

ironass

CSC XEF would appear to be the sim free regional firmware code for France.

EDIT Just out of curiosity, what is your model number?

Settings > About phone > Model number

Last edited by ironass; April 23rd, 2012 at 09:36 AM.

bestmk

Hello, here is my info from the phone:
PDA: I9100XWKI4
Phone: I9100XXKI1
CSC: I9100OXFKE1

Obviously via Kies there is no update yet, i've tried with Odin as it was explained in the link found on the 1st post, it didnt worked... (seems like it stucks at the starting page idk why, tried on Win 7 64bit (on my laptop) also tried on Win XP Pro SP3 (my father's desktop) on my laptop it shows Blue Screen of Death on the desctop it was "working" for more than 1h and nothing...

Any suggestion ?
I've found it crappy to use the 2.3.4 version (which is not even 2.3.6 yet) it has some stupid problems at me idk why...

ironass

Hello and welcome to Android Forums bestmk!

You are quite correct that, thus far, OXF has not been released. Therefore it will not be available via Kies.

As for installing another CSC code version via Odin, which will void your warranty, this also relies on the drivers that come bundled with Kies.

The best answer, when OXF is available, is to take your phone to the nearest Samsung Service Point and ask them to upgrade it for you.

If you continue to experience problems with connecting to Kies, then try the troubleshooting guide in post #1, entitled, "Problem connecting to Kies".

bestmk

ehw Thanks ironass...
so, any suggestion how to upgrade to ICS without waiting for it via Kies ?
i hate the 2.3.4 version which is quite dissapointing for me, the phone what i've bought 500eur is kinda worse than Nokia C7 which is at max 250eur... :/ baah

ironass

See under, "My firmware is not eligible for ICS yet but I want it now!", in post #1.

bestmk

I've wrote that i've tried that but it didnt worked for my SGS II...

tilk23

Thanks for the confirmation
it's a GT-I9100

ironass

Just giving you the only other answer to your question...

It would seem that you need to sort your Kies problem out. Maybe start a thread on it!

ironass

More CSC codes receive ICS, Android 4.0.3. See updated post #2

The first Samsung Galaxy SII, "P", variant, with NFC has received an update to ICS, here.

Last edited by ironass; April 24th, 2012 at 06:24 AM.

Itch

Ironass, I've read your initial posts regarding what CSC codes can receive ICS...but I'm having issues, can anyone help?

I have an unlocked Galaxy S2 GT-I9100:

PDA: I9100XWKF3
Phone: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100XEUKD1

In the settings it says my firmware version is 2.3.3

According to your first post my phone is eligible for upgrade? However when I connect to Kies it says "Your device does not support Software upgrading via Kies"

I've tried removing my sim card and memory card before reconnecting. I'm also getting the Update Failed message when I try to update it over the air through the phone settings. I've also done the factory reset... but I'm still getting the same message

Any help appreciated!

Last edited by Itch; April 25th, 2012 at 03:56 AM.

Shotgun84

KPN Netherlands has received an update.

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Just a quick question, i have read your first post but i want to be sure, sorry.

So meteor in Ireland are apparently releasing the ICS update today but, I have rooted my phone (with the doomlord method, not sure if that matters), so does that mean i can't upgrade via kies?
And would you even recommend upgrading to ICS, I've heard of plenty of problems with it? Thanks for any help given.

Tazsob

Here's some information on what the codes stand for and its got the international csc codes for each country to give people a better idea of where their phone may have come from...
Samsung Countries Codes List & Updates | YouMobile

DigitalWarS

Guys, you are great! Let's see if you can solve this:
I played with some FWs lately,now I wanted to get back to ICS H3G Italy branded.
Now, no matter my x flashings, no way I can get the "pesonalised" H3G firmware. I have this:
PDA: I9100XWLP7
PHONE: I9100XXLPS
CSC: Uknown
BUID INFO: Tue Apr 3 19:44:49 KST2012
Of course, Kies does not see it...
I'm trying to flash via Odin the three files (PDA Modem CSC) but I can't find the 4.0.3 H3G Italy anywhere...
THANKS!

ironass

You cannot upgrade a rooted phone I'm afraid. You could use the Odin method in post #1 as the firmware is available for download.

Would I recommend ICS... well, I'm still using GB at the moment.

ironass

SamMobile definitely has that, (CSC = HUI), firmware. See post #1 for link.

Last edited by ironass; April 26th, 2012 at 11:41 AM.

ironass

Quite a few CSC code updates today. Among them are:-

KPN = NETHERLANDS
O2C = CZECH:REP:
AMN = SPAIN
OXX = SERBIA
MET = IRELAND
VNZ = NEW ZEALAND
ORO = ROMANIA
ONE = AUSTRIA
OXE = UKRAINE
VGR = GREECE
COS = GREECE

DigitalWarS

Still searching for it... yet I can't find it...

ironass

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garryknight

In case it helps anyone, I'm also on a VM UK sim free S2 running GB.XWKI4 v2.3.4, CSC code XEU, and Software Update is offering me an "Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade".

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Last edited by garryknight; April 26th, 2012 at 03:31 PM. Reason: Added CSC code

DigitalWarS

Well, that's the file I flashed...
There's no Modem CSC PDA within, unzipping files there's no separate CSC within...

ironass

That's because it's an all-in-one .tar file.

ironass

What CSC code is that?

DigitalWarS

Yes, and I guess the CSC is inside...if not, from where to flash it<?
This is my situation:



I have re-flashed it , wipe cache, factory reset...nothing!
Only thing I'm thinking now is to root the phone and flash a custom.. but I won't...

Last edited by DigitalWarS; April 26th, 2012 at 02:57 PM.

ironass

[QUOTE=DigitalWarS;4292459]Yes, and I guess the CSC is inside...if not, from where to flash it<?
This is my situation:

Unfortunately, without flashing that particular firmware myself, I cannot answer your query.

DigitalWarS

[QUOTE=ironass;4292480] I ' ll try with A NO BRAND...

garryknight

xeu

DigitalWarS

Nothnig to do, tried with another no brand firmware...still csc unknown...

ironass

The Samsing Galaxy SII GT-i9100P variant, with NFC, on Orange UK, ORA, has received ICS.