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Downgrading from 4.3 to 4.1.2 - Can't register on Network

  • 09-12-2013 2:05pm
    #1
    LFCFan
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    I just downgraded my Samsung Galaxy S3 from 4.3 to 4.1.2 because of the multitude of issues with the software. Since the downgrade my phone no longer registers on the Vodafone network. I used odin 3.0.9 but there was no PDA option and I only had the 1 archive file. I used the CDC option. Could this have caused the problem? If so, what way should I used Odin to do the install if there is no PDA or Phone option to load the file? Thanks


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  • #2
    LFCFan
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    It was from http://www.sammobile.com with these details

    Product Code: VDI
    PDA: I9300XXEMF1
    CSC: I9300VFGEMF1
    MODEM: I9300BUEMF2

    It is supposed to be the Vodafone release based on the search I did for the firmware. It was a dirty flash. Do you think it would be worth doing again clean? And by clean does that just mean doing a factory reset before the install or is there another way to do it? Thanks


  • #3
    laoisfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭laoisfan


    LFCFan wrote: »
    It was from http://www.sammobile.com with these details

    Product Code: VDI
    PDA: I9300XXEMF1
    CSC: I9300VFGEMF1
    MODEM: I9300BUEMF2

    It is supposed to be the Vodafone release based on the search I did for the firmware. It was a dirty flash. Do you think it would be worth doing again clean? And by clean does that just mean doing a factory reset before the install or is there another way to do it? Thanks

    Flash the UK-BTU rom from Sammobile using Odin. It is official Samsung ROM and would invalidate your warranty. Make sure you complete wipe the phone beforehand.


  • #4
    Ste-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,751 ✭✭✭Ste-


    I'm guessing your modem is now on what is called EFSv2.
    The original rom is EFSv1. Older roms can't read EFSv2.
    Find a newer Rom.

    This has much more info on the subject


  • #5
    LFCFan
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 3,816 Mod ✭✭✭✭LFCFan


    and when using Odin with 1 md5 file, do you use the CSC option?


  • #6
    sundodger5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,176 ✭✭✭sundodger5


    But they fixed 4.3 it came out last week. Running it here and all good


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  • #7
    LFCFan
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    sundodger5 wrote: »
    But they fixed 4.3 it came out last week. Running it here and all good

    What's the version and was it an official release? If you downloaded it, where did you get it?


  • #8
    laoisfan
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    LFCFan wrote: »
    What's the version and was it an official release? If you downloaded it, where did you get it?

    Vodafone Ireland:
    http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=VDI#firmware

    UK-BTU:
    http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=BTU#firmware

    Both ROMs are official Samsung ROMs so your warranty is fine.

    I would go with UK-BTU because a) No Operator rubbish on it and b) You will get any future updates from Samsung and not Vodafone.

    Flash with Odin.


  • #9
    LFCFan
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    Are you sure that's the updated fixed 4.3? The build date is October 26th


  • #10
    laoisfan
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    LFCFan wrote: »
    Are you sure that's the updated fixed 4.3? The build date is October 26th

    Don't know - build date can be different than release date which is November.

    Try the UK-BTU Rom if you're going to try either, nothing to lose really, you're not having much luck at the moment :p


  • #11
    laoisfan
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    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25265889

    Flash the UK-BTU rom....if it has been fixed then the BTU will have the fix long before Vodafone....


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  • #12
    LFCFan
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    laoisfan wrote: »
    nothing to lose really, you're not having much luck at the moment :p

    You're not wrong there :( On my 4th flash now. Have used that BTU build. Fingers crossed!


  • #13
    LFCFan
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 3,816 Mod ✭✭✭✭LFCFan


    FFS! Have that installed and trying to get it set up but the Google Keyboard keeps crashing right from the off so I can't enter any details :mad:


  • #14
    laoisfan
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    LFCFan wrote: »
    FFS! Have that installed and trying to get it set up but the Google Keyboard keeps crashing right from the off so I can't enter any details :mad:

    Try get out of that and do a Factory Reset.


  • #15
    LFCFan
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    laoisfan wrote: »
    Try get out of that and do a Factory Reset.

    Did that and still no joy so flashed it again and it's finally working and I'm back on the network :) I have noticed that slight lag between clicking the home button and the screen waking up again. That was one of the issue with the buggy 4.3. Overall speed of the phones seems a bit slower too. Not as zippy as it was on 4.1.2. Hope this is the fixed version of 4.3


  • #16
    sundodger5
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    LFCFan wrote: »
    What's the version and was it an official release? If you downloaded it, where did you get it?

    It was pushed out to me so an official release.


  • #17
    laoisfan
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    LFCFan wrote: »
    Did that and still no joy so flashed it again and it's finally working and I'm back on the network :) I have noticed that slight lag between clicking the home button and the screen waking up again. That was one of the issue with the buggy 4.3. Overall speed of the phones seems a bit slower too. Not as zippy as it was on 4.1.2. Hope this is the fixed version of 4.3

    At least you're sort so.

    If you feel brave.....take a look at http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ - they have Android 4.3.1 (Cyanogenmod 10.2) and have only started work on Android 4.4 (KitKat) - as close to Stock Android on a non-Nexus device. Works like a charm.


  • #18
    LFCFan
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    laoisfan wrote: »
    At least you're sort so.

    If you feel brave.....take a look at http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ - they have Android 4.3.1 (Cyanogenmod 10.2) and have only started work on Android 4.4 (KitKat) - as close to Stock Android on a non-Nexus device. Works like a charm.

    I installed this. Bloody hell. The speed of this compared to touchwiz etc. Can't believe I haven't done this alread


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