Root [International] Galaxy S3 Android Firmware Update?

[PyromaniaK]

Hi i have recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S3 from China and now wish to use the phone in Australia however i need to update the firmware to Australian to remove all Chinese etc.

I have tried using oDin3 v3.04 but every time i get a failed upload. Phone it not able to start now and does not connect via Kies? Is anyone able to provide me with the correct firmware and process etc.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[SUroot]

This is the guide you follow if it is a GT-i9300

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969

Read and follow the "Flashing Firmware with Odin" section.

You get official roms from here:

SamMobile Firmware Page

Half way down are a series of drop downs. Select the OS and model etc.. Then pick your country to get the firmware and press "send"

Looks like "Austalia - XSA" may be the unbranded one (the other is Optus or something)

 

[PyromaniaK]

Ok i followed the steps above and i got the following info;

<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXDLK1_I9300OPSDLL1_I9300XXDLID_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/003> cache.img
<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/003> hidden.img
<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Phone doesnt appear to be starting now.

I am going to try another fireware version too see if that works, does anyone have any other options?

Thanks.

 

[PyromaniaK]

Ok tried another one got the same thing...

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXELLA_I9300XSAELL1_I9300XXELLA_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> system.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> cache.img
<ID:0/003> hidden.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

ok tried again with no luck...

<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXELLA_I9300XSAELL1_I9300XXELLA_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> system.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> cache.img
<ID:0/003> hidden.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

seems like everytime i get to the modem part it crashes...

 

[PyromaniaK]

Ok i have tried 4 versions now and none of them seem to work...

4.1.4 and 4.0.4 both Australia - AXA and Australia (Optus) still no luck and now my phone wont work at all

 

[Shotgun84]

Have you tried a different usb lead/ port. Also try uninstalling kies (it won't uninstall the drivers) to ensure that no processes are running in the background

 

[PyromaniaK]

Have you tried a different usb lead/ port. Also try uninstalling kies (it won't uninstall the drivers) to ensure that no processes are running in the background

I shall try and uninstall Kies, i am currently using a Samsung USB cord will uninstall first then try a new cable.

Thanks.

 

[SUroot]

...and to confirm it is definitely a GT-i9300?

 

[PyromaniaK]

...and to confirm it is definitely a GT-i9300?

Yeah i am fairly certain it is a GT-i9300

 

[PyromaniaK]

Yeah done all of that above and still no luck, maybe i bought a dud phone?
It wont boot up now either said i need to recover some files or something via kies but i could never get the phone to connected to kies in the first place.

 

[Shotgun84]

Will it flash a Chinese firmware? Some devices with Chinese firmware can be hard to flash so if it flashes Chinese the problems probably in the original firmware.

 

[PyromaniaK]

Will it flash a Chinese firmware? Some devices with Chinese firmware can be hard to flash so if it flashes Chinese the problems probably in the original firmware.

Ill try that now, if it does flash the Chinese firmware what can i do? also; if it doesn't what then?

 

[PyromaniaK]

OK i can confirm that when i flashed it with the Chinese firmware it worked however it stalled on restart and wont boot up.

 

[PyromaniaK]

Ok its working again now I reflashed theChinese firmware and it works now but I have no access to data any ideas why?

 

[Shotgun84]

Are you access point names correct in settings, more settings, mobile networks, access point names?

Since it won't let you flash stock firmware from a different country I'd try rooting and flashing a custom Rom.

 

[GTWalling]

Yeah i am fairly certain it is a GT-i9300

Before changing OS you need to be certain what model not fairly certain.
Check under the battery to be sure for the Model number.

 

[PyromaniaK]

Before changing OS you need to be certain what model not fairly certain.
Check under the battery to be sure for the Model number.

Yeah i have confirmed that GT-i9300

 

[PyromaniaK]

Are you access point names correct in settings, more settings, mobile networks, access point names?

Since it won't let you flash stock firmware from a different country I'd try rooting and flashing a custom Rom.

Is there a guide around that i can follow that will help with the process involed?

Thanks.

 

[Shotgun84]

Could you let me know which firmware you flashed to get your phone up and running again please. The rooting procedure will depend on whether it was jellybean or ice cream sandwich. So could you go to setting about device and post back what it says in build number please.

 

[PyromaniaK]

Could you let me know which firmware you flashed to get your phone up and running again please. The rooting procedure will depend on whether it was jellybean or ice cream sandwich. So could you go to setting about device and post back what it says in build number please.

Build Number: JRO03C.I9300ZCDLL1
Android Version: 4.1.1
Kernal Version: 3.0.31 - 457037

 

[Shotgun84]

There's a guide to rooting here
AndroidNZ: [At Your Own Risk] How to Root your INTERNATIONAL Samsung Galaxy S III, and how to return it to stock if necessary! [Updated 08/06/2012 with new, easier Root method!]

The cfroot kernel can be a bit hit and miss with jb so I'd flash the .tar version of this kernel instead following the instructions above
SiyahKernel s3-v1.8.9 | SiyahKernel

You'll then need to flash a custom recovery I'd recommend philz. You'll need the Odin version, just flash the same as you did the kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953

 

[PyromaniaK]

There's a guide to rooting here
AndroidNZ: [At Your Own Risk] How to Root your INTERNATIONAL Samsung Galaxy S III, and how to return it to stock if necessary! [Updated 08/06/2012 with new, easier Root method!]

The cfroot kernel can be a bit hit and miss with jb so I'd flash the .tar version of this kernel instead following the instructions above
SiyahKernel s3-v1.8.9 | SiyahKernel

You'll then need to flash a custom recovery I'd recommend philz. You'll need the Odin version, just flash the same as you did the kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953

Ok i have done the kernal and have updated a the recovery, what is next?

 

[Shotgun84]

First thing to do is make your backups. So download titanium backup or another app backup app and backup your apps Then boot into recovery mode ( volume up, power and home) and scroll to backup and restore and make a nandroid backup. There is also an option to backup your efs in recovery so do that. You'll now be ready to flash a Rom. I'd recommend going for the full version of neatrom ( post #2) as it's very close to stock so it'll be a good starting place
http://androidforums.com/international-galaxy-s3-all-things-root/671882-s3-neatrom.html
Follow the full wipe installation instructions in post #4

 

[PyromaniaK]

First thing to do is make your backups. So download titanium backup or another app backup app and backup your apps Then boot into recovery mode ( volume up, power and home) and scroll to backup and restore and make a nandroid backup. There is also an option to backup your efs in recovery so do that. You'll now be ready to flash a Rom. I'd recommend going for the full version of neatrom ( post #2) as it's very close to stock so it'll be a good starting place
http://androidforums.com/international-galaxy-s3-all-things-root/671882-s3-neatrom.html
Follow the full wipe installation instructions in post #4

Where abouts do i save the file, it says Internal SDCard however i don't have one of those, do i need to get one?

 

[Shotgun84]

Internal sd just means your phone's internal memory.