How can I DOWNGRADE my Sprint Samsung Galaxy sII from 4.0.4 to 4.0.3? - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

Hey I recently updated my Sprint Samsung Galaxy SII to 4.0.4 and I want to know if there is any way to donwgrade it back to the 4.0.3 version...I really don't like the new update because I just got my phone and was finally getting used to everything, and I thought that the upgrade wouldn't be too bad.. but I don't like it AT ALLL....Any help please?

Jusslucky said:
Hey I recently updated my Sprint Samsung Galaxy SII to 4.0.4 and I want to know if there is any way to donwgrade it back to the 4.0.3 version...I really don't like the new update because I just got my phone and was finally getting used to everything, and I thought that the upgrade wouldn't be too bad.. but I don't like it AT ALLL....Any help please?
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You probably mean 2.3 not 4.0.3. The differences between 4.0.4 and 4.0.3 are pretty much bug fixes, nothing changed really in the user interface. To change back to 2.3 go to the development section and look for a rom based on EL29. EL29 is most likely the version you were one before the upgrade.

Jusslucky said:
Hey I recently updated my Sprint Samsung Galaxy SII to 4.0.4 and I want to know if there is any way to donwgrade it back to the 4.0.3 version...I really don't like the new update because I just got my phone and was finally getting used to everything, and I thought that the upgrade wouldn't be too bad.. but I don't like it AT ALLL....Any help please?
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Be sure to know that your contacts are sync'd, that you do the appropriate backups of data (I'd suggest Kies for you) and know that you will have to re-setup your phone going backwards.
Well, considering Sprint didn't OTA anything that was 4.0.3, you'll have to get one of the build leaks that may still have active downloads.. You can find those here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23478866&postcount=869
If you're wanting to go back to Ginger Bread, which is 2.3.6, and the official update before ICS, you can go to the following link after this sentence... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101 - If you use this option, you can stop the notification by using the information in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774282
Or - If you want to go back completely stock, no root, and clean up your storage - Use the EK02, Reset Data, One Click. Don't apply the OTA update to EL29 just yet, do a factory reset, then apply the EL29 update. You'll have to continually ignore the ICS update since you won't be rooted.
Be sure to use the Full Restore, Reset Data option and not the No Data one if you happen to use the one clicks...
I edited this and removed my smart a$$ comments. Wasn't helpful nor warranted. Wouldn't want it done to me. My apologies.

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Updating to official ICS 4.0.3 via Samsung Kies

I want to update my phone through Samsung Kies from GB to the official ICS update. If I do it this way, all of my data & apps should stay on the phone, which I want. My phone currently has:
ClockworkMod Recovery
Rooted
Bullet Kernel
Stock ROM
Android V 2.3.5
baseband- T989UVKL1
I know from before that updating the phone requires it to be stock, so my question is, what do I need to do in order to be able to update to ICS through Kies and can I do it w/o losing my apps & data in the process.
Thanks!
wrestlerkid said:
I want to update my phone through Samsung Kies from GB to the official ICS update. If I do it this way, all of my data & apps should stay on the phone, which I want. My phone currently has:
ClockworkMod Recovery
Rooted
Bullet Kernel
Stock ROM
Android V 2.3.5
baseband- T989UVKL1
I know from before that updating the phone requires it to be stock, so my question is, what do I need to do in order to be able to update to ICS through Kies and can I do it w/o losing my apps & data in the process.
Thanks!
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It should work fine through Kies although I'm not sure if the kernel might cause a conflict, I would doubt it though if you are still on a stock rom. I did mine rooted from GB stock and the latest radio update, also had CWM.. Maybe others have input..
VoiD_Dweller said:
It should work fine through Kies although I'm not sure if the kernel might cause a conflict, I would doubt it though if you are still on a stock rom. I did mine rooted from GB stock and the latest radio update, also had CWM.. Maybe others have input..
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I tried through Kies and it said that my phone could not be upgraded. It gives me the message "Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies" ...I went back, flashed the stock kernel and tried again with no luck. :/
..I think i'm going to stick with GB for now anyway though bc I've heard nothing but bad reviews about the official ICS release. I love the way it looks & I had darkside evo2 for a little bit back a while ago and it was super fast but I went back to GB bc I need the fully functionality of my phone and GPS wasn't working
I went from DEICS to Juggernaut GB and havn't looked back. Its In the RM app.
Most say its the best ROM out there and I wouldn't doubt it.
Plus 1.8ghz! BAM!

Which Phone do I have? IMM76K: no 4.1.1 updates working)

Hi all,
I just received a new GNex from Vodafone Australia. Can someone please help me figure out which version I have so I can update it?
I am running 4.0.4 (rooted)
The Baseband is:
I9250TDVLE1
The build is:
IMM76K.I9250TDVLE1
I could not find an update on google anywhere...
I found reference to my build pertaining to Toro, Magro and Verizon.
I can't see how all of these could be simultaneously true...
I thought '**** it' I ll roll back to a yakju 'official' 4.0.4 IMM76I ROM from here and then flash the Update to 4.1.1 JRO03C
But When I booted into CWM and tried to flash the imm76i, it would not let me. Is there something I am doing wrong or do not understand about swapping roms...?
(I cleared the cache / factory reset)
Am I stuck with IMM76I until google makes an 4.1.1 update, or can I flash another google rom somehow and get the update that way?
Cheers
ac17 said:
Hi all,
I just received a new GNex from Vodafone Australia. Can someone please help me figure out which version I have so I can update it?
I am running 4.0.4 (rooted)
The Baseband is:
I9250TDVLE1
The build is:
IMM76K.I9250TDVLE1
I could not find an update on google anywhere...
I found reference to my build pertaining to Toro, Magro and Verizon.
I can't see how all of these could be simultaneously true...
I thought '**** it' I ll roll back to a yakju 'official' 4.0.4 IMM76I ROM from here and then flash the Update to 4.1.1 JRO03C
But When I booted into CWM and tried to flash the imm76i, it would not let me. Is there something I am doing wrong or do not understand about swapping roms...?
(I cleared the cache / factory reset)
Am I stuck with IMM76I until google makes an 4.1.1 update, or can I flash another google rom somehow and get the update that way?
Cheers
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That's because the package you downloaded on Google's Developers website needs to be flashed using fastboot, not CWM. Follow this thread to flash back to yakju, and you should be good to go.
Did this work for you? as i have the same phone and im tempted to do this but not if its going to mess the phone up. Damn you vodafone for having to be different
Rayzor76 said:
Did this work for you? as i have the same phone and im tempted to do this but not if its going to mess the phone up. Damn you vodafone for having to be different
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It would definitely work however if you even need to return your phone back to Vodafone, you may or may not run into some issues due to not being on their ROM. It's pretty hard to find random stock ROMs for places other than the main ones these days (or I just might be looking at the wrong places).
Rayzor76 said:
Did this work for you? as i have the same phone and im tempted to do this but not if its going to mess the phone up. Damn you vodafone for having to be different
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I'm sorry, I can't remember what I did, but I fixed it that night, which now feels like months ago.
I installed Nexus Root Toolkit v1.5.2, on a pc and I know that that helped me speed up the process.
You can't ruin anything unless you flash a rom not designed for the phone, or format the bios partition and then reboot (with out installing a new bios), but even then I'm sure you can install stuff from a pc over usb using that program.
ac17 said:
I'm sorry, I can't remember what I did, but I fixed it that night, which now feels like months ago.
I installed Nexus Root Toolkit v1.5.2, on a pc and I know that that helped me speed up the process.
You can't ruin anything unless you flash a rom not designed for the phone, or format the bios partition and then reboot (with out installing a new bios), but even then I'm sure you can install stuff from a pc over usb using that program.
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Thanks New to Android as I have been an avid iOS user and jailbreaker for a few years so just catching up on rooting and flashing ROMs n stuff. But good to know it can be done as i Have the exactly same phone from Vodafone Australia. Better to be safe than sorry and ruining a 2 day old phone.
Rayzor76 said:
Thanks New to Android as I have been an avid iOS user and jailbreaker for a few years so just catching up on rooting and flashing ROMs n stuff. But good to know it can be done as i Have the exactly same phone from Vodafone Australia. Better to be safe than sorry and ruining a 2 day old phone.
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No worries mate, this is my 2nd android phone (first was a nexus s).
I learned a lot by rooting and playing with custom roms on that ph, but I have been really happy with stock jelly Bean on this (albeit rooted) device. Battery life is great, and it's a snappy phone with great features.
FYI I just read an interesting article Why Apple Won't Divorce Samsung today that explained how Samsung make all the chips for Apple products. You can't go wrong with Samsung mate.
Android users on this forum are generally friendly and Damn knowledgeable too.
Enjoy your new phone!
ac17 said:
Hi all,
I just received a new GNex from Vodafone Australia. Can someone please help me figure out which version I have so I can update it?
I am running 4.0.4 (rooted)
The Baseband is:
I9250TDVLE1
The build is:
IMM76K.I9250TDVLE1
I could not find an update on google anywhere...
I found reference to my build pertaining to Toro, Magro and Verizon.
I can't see how all of these could be simultaneously true...
I thought '**** it' I ll roll back to a yakju 'official' 4.0.4 IMM76I ROM from here and then flash the Update to 4.1.1 JRO03C
But When I booted into CWM and tried to flash the imm76i, it would not let me. Is there something I am doing wrong or do not understand about swapping roms...?
(I cleared the cache / factory reset)
Am I stuck with IMM76I until google makes an 4.1.1 update, or can I flash another google rom somehow and get the update that way?
Cheers
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OK. The fact is that Vodafone and Telstra get all their updates later. This is because of the better 3g signals they have built in the phone. So due to this their updates come out a little while later. Also it depends where you are in the world (eg. UK, AU, USA) because the UK has already got the update as far as I know. So there is two options here to stay with Vodafone if something does go wrong so you have a backup. And referring to what Unlawful had said he is right you do need a stock Vodafone ROM or features and such can go wrong. BTW I am also with Vodafone but running a custom ROM.
Thank mate. I updated it manually, months ago.
The Gnex is an awesome phone (I upgraded from a NEXUS S), and with stock jelly Bean (rooted) with stock kernel it runs smoothly and is stable.
I miss rge Wolfson audio chip of the nexus s though bc audio recordings are terrible and crackling with the gnex.
Fast charge is something that I now need and otherwise I'm satisfied!

[Q]How to Undo Root/Custom ROM ?

Hello,
About a month ago I rooted and installed a custom JB ROM (Kangdroid I believe?) onto my AT&T Galaxy SIII with the custom recovery mod. Now that the official release of JB has come out from AT&T I want to return my phone to it's original factory state with no custom anything, and then update to the official JB release. I don't want to use a custom un-bloated ROM. Call me crazy but I really didn't want to root/mess with the phone in the first place but I really, really, really wanted Jelly Bean. I already have backed up my contacts since that is the only thing I really need to save from my phone at the moment. I can download all of my apps again, etc. I tried searching the forums but couldn't come up with a very clear answer on how to do this. I found it hard to figure out exactly what I needed to do, and since I did this so long ago, I pretty much forgot how to do all of the little things that made my first attempt at flashing/rooting successful. I guess my question is this: What software do I need and what are some links (if any) on this site to help me return the phone to it's original out-of-the box state so that I can update my OS with the Samsung Kies software. Thanks a lot for your help and I hope to hear from some of you soon. Sorry for noobing it up in here.
easterdev said:
Hello,
About a month ago I rooted and installed a custom JB ROM (Kangdroid I believe?) onto my AT&T Galaxy SIII with the custom recovery mod. Now that the official release of JB has come out from AT&T I want to return my phone to it's original factory state with no custom anything, and then update to the official JB release. I don't want to use a custom un-bloated ROM. Call me crazy but I really didn't want to root/mess with the phone in the first place but I really, really, really wanted Jelly Bean. I already have backed up my contacts since that is the only thing I really need to save from my phone at the moment. I can download all of my apps again, etc. I tried searching the forums but couldn't come up with a very clear answer on how to do this. I found it hard to figure out exactly what I needed to do, and since I did this so long ago, I pretty much forgot how to do all of the little things that made my first attempt at flashing/rooting successful. I guess my question is this: What software do I need and what are some links (if any) on this site to help me return the phone to it's original out-of-the box state so that I can update my OS with the Samsung Kies software. Thanks a lot for your help and I hope to hear from some of you soon. Sorry for noobing it up in here.
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The same way you rooted it with odin .. download the stock rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968625
push it on with odin and that should revert your phone back to stock ..

[q] how to extract stock rom or firmware from my s3

Hi all,
i am very new to android, i used iphone from the beginning until I4 but NOW i just bought a samsung s3. it has been a nice exp. so far though, here are some questions i would like to ask:
1. How do i get stock ROM or FIRMWARE (like you call it with iphone) from my S3? Nothing is modify, it is clean from Tmobile phone.
2. It seems like batery in 4.1.1 is alot worst than 4.0.4, thats why if i update to 4.1.1 and i want to go back 4.0.4 then i can do without any problem. HOW DO I GO BACK?
3. You might think how do i know? Well, i had a S3 before this BRAND NEW S3, i updated 4.1.1 and batery had gone like crazy. So, if i update THIS phone to 4.1.1, i would love to have a way to go back. Please tell me if you have a good exp. with batery life in 4.1.1 because i like 4.1.1 BUT i dont want to charge phone everyday while i dont use alot. I have NO DATA service, NO TEXT, just WIFI, MUSIC, YOUTUBE sometimes ....
NOTE: my S3 is clean, nothing modify, rooted or anything. I am new to this, please share links, answers, reply if you have to help me get to know S3, android world (i know alot of stuff with iphone though )
Edited: I would like to know HOW do you UN-install a app in android copmletely too . there are alot of app when i update to 4.1.1 but i never need them.
Not sure what your trying to ask but if you want to update to latest firmware 4.1.2 stock, you can just download samsung kies and just update using the Kies software.
OsmanMusa said:
Not sure what your trying to ask but if you want to update to latest firmware 4.1.2 stock, you can just download samsung kies and just update using the Kies software.
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If i update to 4.1.1, kies ot OTA. HOW CAN I DOWNGRADE back to 4.0.4?

[Q] wind t999 Jelly bean 4.2

i am on 4.1.1 and im kinda bored with it now. i was wondering if i could get the 4.2 update for the phone. i know t-mobile has got it and like rogers and big companies like that. i go to system update, hit it and it tells me i have a modified phone. it is rooted, but i was able to update to 4.1.1 rooted, my counter on the phone is at 0. I was just wondering since i got like 1/8 of the premium suite samsung promised. i am open to change the rom, but i don't want to lose any of my data or even format the device, but if its a major jump i can. i user titanium backup to back everything up. Thanks
manwinder said:
i am on 4.1.1 and im kinda bored with it now. i was wondering if i could get the 4.2 update for the phone. i know t-mobile has got it and like rogers and big companies like that. i go to system update, hit it and it tells me i have a modified phone. it is rooted, but i was able to update to 4.1.1 rooted, my counter on the phone is at 0. I was just wondering since i got like 1/8 of the premium suite samsung promised. i am open to change the rom, but i don't want to lose any of my data or even format the device, but if its a major jump i can. i user titanium backup to back everything up. Thanks
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wait what? are you sure you're on T999 and not the international i9300?
Not again man!!
My eyes are tired of reading 4.2 on our phone.
There is no 4.2 for our phone yet. May be sammsung has it on their korea office but they havent release to us yet !!
I dont know what samsung promised to you but for all T999 user 4.2 is too far !!!!
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There is no current update to 4.2
yup t999, sucks eh. sorry about the post. i flashed some t-mobile roms, might switch back

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