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Where to get firmware?

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  • 20-08-2014 8:56am
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    Kimbot
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    Hi all, my brothers GF was having issues with her Galaxy S3, it would only boot to the samsung logo and just stay there. I would imagine the OS has to be put back on the phone but I couldnt find anywhere to get the Android 4.3 (O2 Ireland) Rom. Can anyone point me in the right direction please?


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    Squeeonline
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    http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3

    Check the model number of the device. Samsung make a lot of variants for different carriers and flashing the wrong one could brick your phone.


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    wotzgoingon
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    You can get all official firmware from website below. You will have to register though.

    http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/


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    Kimbot
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    wotzgoingon wrote: »
    You can get all official firmware from website below. You will have to register though.

    http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

    They dont have any o2 firwares on there.


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    srsly78
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    Just install the open europe firmware, it will be fine. I don't think you need the o2 branded one. Only with 3 do you need special firmware.


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    batistuta9
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    srsly78 wrote: »
    Just install the open europe firmware, it will be fine. I don't think you need the o2 branded one. Only with 3 do you need special firmware.

    why do you need it for them?


    OP you'll get it on the samsung website too without registering


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    srsly78
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    Because they have a weird network setup that relies on domestic roaming. This is the cause of the much complained about 2g/3g switching problem people experience with 3.


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    batistuta9
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    srsly78 wrote: »
    Because they have a weird network setup that relies on domestic roaming. This is the cause of the much complained about 2g/3g switching problem people experience with 3.

    i know i'm on 3 myself.
    i've flashed generic or custom FWs wouldn't be bothered waiting for their updates/branded release it doesn't matter


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