Tuesday

Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean Stock ROM from Official Kies/OTA Update I9300XXDLIB

Here's all available Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Stock ROMs for Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 (International version, powered with Samsung Exynos Quad-core processor. This stock ROM are all original pulled from Samsung Kies and OTA (Over The Air) Official Release updates. This is useful for advance users to manually flash their devices from downgrading, upgrading, return back to original stock firmware from installing custom ROM and also helps fix in-case of unwanted bricks.
Flashing Stock ROM firmware on Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3, the successor to the hugely popular Galaxy S2 has launched around the world. Powered with Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, built with lightning fast Exynos 4 1.4GHz quad-core processor.


Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 Official Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean Firmware - Stock ROM

I9300XXDLIB 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Region: Europe
Country: Poland
PDA: I9300XXDLIB
CSC: I9300OXFDLI1
MODEM: I9300XXDLIB

Build Date: 21-09-2012

CSC file included:
ALB, BGL, CM, COA, CYO, CYV, ERO, EUR, MSR, ORL, ORS, SEB, SEE, TMT, TOP, TRA, TSR, TWO, VIM, VVT, XEH, XEO, XEZ, XSK

What is a Stock ROM?

Stock ROMs are the firmware that has been released from Samsung Kies official firmware server. These are being pulled from Kies by an Android firmware experts and carefully re-bundled it to make it flashable by using Odin flasher tool, via CWM and some prepared tool like chainfires’ Mobile Odin. This guide here tackles an Odin flashable stock ROM only, you might also see other methods like flashing via CWM and Mobile Odin (whuch is to be added soon).
Stock ROMs contains the binary and image files of the whole software packaged, like these:
* Sbl.bin
* cache.img
* factoryfs.img
* hidden.img
* modem.bin
* param.lfs
* zImage
Inside the stock ROM bundled, those binary and images files are packed in three different formats.
The PDA, CSC and PHONE.
Some full packaged stock ROM comes in multiple package this includes with BOOTLOADER image and PIT files, but in flashing it’s been safe not to use these files.
PDA – This the software/firmware build number version and consists to a code of numbers and letters
CSC – (Consumer Software Customization) Refers to the specific country or carriers for that said firmware is being build.
This where it contains the default settings of each specific geographical region, carrier network providers and network data connections.
Phone – This renders the specific Baseband or device modem data (GSM/HSPDA).
PIT – the PIT file refers as ‘Partition Information Table’. This is only useful for fixing bricked devices if somehow something changed with the partition table layout of the phone’s system memory. But in normal flashing, you should not use this file, or you may screw up your phone if handed carelessly.

FAQ about flashing stock ROM

Q: Does it safe to flash stock ROM?
A: There is a risk danger in flashing firmware either original stock ROM and or custom ROMs on the device. Any unwanted interruption occurred will cause your device into softbricks. If it is your first time heard about this method,  it is highly recommended to search more and learn about flashing stock ROM before you proceed.
Q: Does Flashing will remove all my data stored on the device.
A: Yes and NO. There are two types of stock ROM, the wiped and non-wiped version. It is highly recommended that you should back-up all your important data stored in the phone’s memory like contacts, messages before flashing.
Q: Do I Need to ROOT or UNROOT my phone before flashing stock ROM?
A: NO need to root or unroot yor device, but you will loose root once flashing is made. So, you need to re-root your device again.
Q: Does Flashing stock ROM to my phone will erase the network lock?
A: NO. Your network (or SIM) lock will still remain active.
Q: Does Flashing stock ROM will remove root on my phone?
A: Yes. If you currently have rooted, your phone will return back to original factory settings after flashing. You need to re-root again to install any 3rd party applications.
Q: Does flashing an operator specific firmware will restrict my open phone to that operator’s network?
A: NO. Your phone still remain open for any Operator SIM. Operator specific builds usually containing “only specific country or carrier provider” logo, bloatwares, wallpapers and/or browser settings, etc.

How to use and manually install Samsung Galaxy S3 stock ROM?
You may read and follow this guide on how to properly and safely use these stock ROM
how-to-install-stock-rom-on-samsung-galaxy-s3-s-iii-gt-i9300

Wednesday

All Samsung Galaxy Tab WiFi 10.1 P7510 Original ICS 4.0.4 Stock ROM (Kies Official Update list)

Here's all latest available ICS 4.0.4 Ice cream Sandwich stock ROM or firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab WiFi 10.1 GT-P7510 that has been officially released by Samsung thru Kies. Samsung started rolling out the said Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy Tab Galaxy Tab WiFi 10.1 P7510 began in UK and followed in the US, then as of now (date of this post) its already hits in South East Asia.

Despite of this roll out, there are still some countries still waiting for this said ICS update mostly in Europe where large number of Galaxy Tab P7510 owners hoping to get an ICS update too. So, probably those folks may still keep to wait for a while until this releases soon reaches on each respective countries.

Here's the list of countries already confirmed received the ICS 4.0.4 on Galaxy Tab WiFi 10.1 GT-P7510. In the list, I also included the original stock ROM for those advance users that may want to try it out.

The first release in United Kingdom

Firmware build: P7510XXLPH
Latest firmware: P7510XXLPH/P7510XEULPH/P7510XXLPH/P7510XXLPH
Region: Europe
Country: UK
PDA: P7510XXLPH
CSC: P7510XEULPH
MODEM: P7510XXLPH
Version: Android 4.0.4 ice Cream Sandwich
Released: July 2012
Original Stock ROM: GT-P7510_XEU_P7510XXLPH_P7510XEULPH_P7500XXLPH.zip

The second release hits in United States

Firmware build: P7510UELPL
Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi GT-P7510
Product Code: GT-P7510UWCXAB
Country: United States of America (USA)
Latest firmware: P7510UELPL/P7510XABLPL/P7510UELPL/P7510UELPL
Version: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
PDA: P7510UELPL
CSC: P7510XABLPL
MODEM: P7510UELPL
Build/released: 8/8/2012 10:54:47 AM
Original stock ROM:
GT-P7510_XAB_P7510UELPL_P7510XABLPL

The third release rolled out in South East Asia

Firmware build: P7510DXLP5
Singapore
Product Code: GT-P7510UWCXSP
Latest firmware: P7510DXLP5/P7510OLBLP3/P7510DXLP5/P7510DXLP5
Version: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
Build/released: 7/27/2012 10:27:15 AM
Stock ROM: GT-P7510_XSP_P7510DXLP5_P7510OLBLP3

Malaysia
Product Code: GT-P7510UWCXME
Latest firmware: P7510DXLP5/P7510OLBLP3/P7510DXLP5/P7510DXLP5
Version: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
Build/released: 7/27/2012 10:27:17 AM
Stock ROM: GT-P7510_XME_P7510DXLP5_P7510OLBLP3

Indonesia
Product Code: GT-P7510UWCXSE
Latest firmware: P7510DXLP5/P7510OLBLP3/P7510DXLP5/P7510DXLP5
Version: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
Build/released: 7/27/2012 10:27:16 AM
Stock ROM: GT-P7510_XSE_P7510DXLP5_P7510OLBLP3

Where's gonna be next?
France, Poland, Russia, heck I don't know. But I'm still keeping an eye for any latest ICS updates on this Samsung Galaxy Tab WiFi 10.1 P7510 and add it all up here. So, just stay tuned.

Anyway, if you want to upgrade now, without waiting on it  from Kies to appear and already tired of waiting, you may read the procedure and a detailed guide here - how to manually install Samsung Galaxy Tab WiFi 10.1 P7510 stock ROM.

Friday

P6800XXLQ2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 GT-P6800 ICS 4.0.4 Official Firmware Upgrade Release

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 GT-P6800 latest official firmware update release: P6800XXLQ2/P6800OXALQ2/P6800XXLPW/P6800XXLQ2  with build date of 7/6/2012 5:30:59 PM. This is packed in Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, yet another newer build  from previously released P6800XXLQ1. Again, officially rolled out  in Austria via Kies so far, other countries may still keep on waiting.

Firmware info: 
Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 GT-P6800
Region: Europe
Country: Austria
Version: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
PDA: P6800XXLQ2
CSC: P6800OXALQ2 
MODEM: P6800XXLPW
Build date: July 6, 2012
Release: August 10, 2012

This firmware brings some major changes when it comes to smoothness and much faster user experience. The looks also changes for it brings up some of newer features in Ice Cream Sandwich like the Face-Unlock and Photo Editor.

For those who want to upgrade now and getting tired of waiting for a couple of months, you may just grab the original stock ROM for we can't upgrade to it yet via Kies or anywhere else unless we're in Austria. Just follow this simple steps below.Just remember you may only proceed at your own risk!

How to  install the official  ICS 40.4 P6800XXLQ2 on Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 GT-P6800
Grab the following files:
Odin Flasher and USB driver
Odin downloader Odin3_V1.85
USB Driver Samsung USB Driver
Original Stock ROM: 
GT-P6800_ICS_4.0.4_ATO_P6800XXLQ2_P6800OXALQ2_P6800XXLPW
Important!
- Back up all important files stored from the device
- Make sure the battery is fully charge
- Remember or make a copy of the APN settings of your device.
- Use good USB cable and a PC/laptop runs in Windows OS.
1) Extract the downloaded stock ROM to get the .tar.md5 file.
2) Run Odin3_v1.85.exe
3) DO NOT CHECK the RE-PARTITION checkbox, only both ‘Auto Reboot’ and ‘F-Reset’ left alone.
4) Click the PDA button then load the extracted P6800XXLQ2_P6800OXALQ2_P6800XXLPW_HOME.tar.md5 file.
5) Reboot the tablet into Download Mode: Turn it Off, then( Press Volume Down + Power ON button at the same time).
6) Once the phone in download mode screen, connect USB cable To Phone. The highlighted yellow ID:COM box is and indication that the device is connected properly to PC. If you still do not get any results, try another USB port on your computer.
7) Click the Start button to begin flashing.
8 Wait until it finishes or watch out for the word “PASS”.
Once the phone completely reboots, perform wipe/factory reset to get a fresher firmware installation.
1. Hold Power and Volume Up together, this will switch the device into recovery mode.
2. Release Power after holding it for a second but continue to hold the Volume Up button until recovery menu appears.
Select wipe cache
Select wipe data/factory reset.
Select reboot
You may then need to change the language settings or re-configure the APN settings if encountered WiFi connection issues.
That’s all! your Samsung Galaxy Tab Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 GT-P6800 now runs in Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich without waiting in Kies.

Monday

N7000DDLR6 ICS 4.0.4 India,Banglagesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal Samsung Galaxy Note Firmware Update

Latest firmware: N7000DDLR6/N7000ODDLR2/N7000DDLR1 released for Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This is now packed in Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich and not Jelly Bean as many of you expected. This is an upgrade to ICS 4.0.4 from previous released N7000DDLPA or N7000DDLP8 which are 4.0.3 ICS. Asian countries gets a massive firmware update rolled out recently, in South East Region also releasing  the N7000DXLR5 firmware build

Here's a firmware info:
Device: Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000
Region: Asia - India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal
Latest firmware: N7000DDLR6/N7000ODDLR2/N7000DDLR1/N7000DDLR6
Version: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
PDA: N7000DDLR6
CSC: N7000ODDLR2
MODEM: N7000DDLR1
Build date: 7/30/2012 4:35:00 PM

Original Stock ROM:  (for Devs and Advance users use only for manual installation)
India - INU-N7000DDLR6/N7000ODDLR2/N7000DDLR1 Android 4.0.4 ICS
Bangladesh - TML-N7000DDLR6/N7000ODDLR2/N7000DDLR1 Android 4.0.4 ICS
Nepal - NPL-N7000DDLR6/N7000ODDLR2/N7000DDLR1 Android 4.0.4 ICS
Sri Lanka SLK-N7000DDLR6/N7000ODDLR2/N7000DDLR1 Android 4.0.4 ICS

New Odin flasher and USB Driver:
Odin3_v3.07
USB Driver

The N7000DDLR6 are now already available via Kies, So, just check it out and get your Samsung Galaxy note upgraded to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. Probably this fixes some bugs issues that you might experience on your devices. 


N7000DXLR5_N7000DXLR1ICS 4.0.4 Singapore South East East Asian Countries Samsung Galaxy Note Latest Firmware Released

South East Asian region - Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam will receives another Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich firmware upgrade for Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 with build number N7000DXLR5. This is an update from previous released N7000DXLR2 and probably might fix some minor issues that users may experience and to enhance the firmware stability.

Here's brief firmware info:
Device: Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000
Region: South East Asian Countries
Latest firmware: N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1/N7000DXLR5
PDA: N7000DXLR5
CSC: N7000OLBLR2
MODEM: N7000DXLR5 
Build Date: 7/30/2012 12:03:56 PM

Original Stock ROM for Devs and advance user use only:
Indonesia - XSE-N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1
Philippines XTE - N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1
Philippines Globe GLB-N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1
Philippines Smart  - SMA-N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1
Philippines Sun - XTC-N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1
Malaysia  - XME-N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1
Singapore - XSA-N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1
Singapore SingTel - SIN-N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1
Singapore Starhub - STH-N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1
Singapore M1 - MM1-N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1
Thailand - THL-N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1
Vietnam - XEV-N7000DXLR5/N7000OLBLR2/N7000DXLR1

These official firmware updates are already available on Kies, so just check it out and get your  your Samsung Galaxy Note upgraded to ICS 4.0.4 N7000DXLR5.