Can anyone help with firmware upgrading basics?

[spark001uk]

Hi, would like the basics of upgrading this handset explained if possible. I just got this handset, and as with all my other phones i've had, i like to keep up to date with firmware. So far i've installed KIES, and connected the phone and started the firmware updater, and it comes up with a message saying "this version cannot be upgraded". What does that mean exactly?

Handset is t-mobile branded.

[retro83]

Hi, would like the basics of upgrading this handset explained if possible. I just got this handset, and as with all my other phones i've had, i like to keep up to date with firmware. So far i've installed KIES, and connected the phone and started the firmware updater, and it comes up with a message saying "this version cannot be upgraded". What does that mean exactly?

Handset is t-mobile branded.

Dunno, but I'm in the same position as you. T-Mob UK, and 'cannot be upgraded'.

Test mode in KIES does nothing, nor does the registry fudge whilst KIES is running.

[spark001uk]

So what exactly does it mean? Has T-Mobile blocked the handset from having any firmware update?

[Doomed]

If you want to to change firmwares just follow the link Tutorial-How-to-debrand-and-flash-newer-firmware-to-your-Galaxy-S

[spark001uk]

Ok cheers, will do that. Tell me though- i am currently on pda BOJG3 / phone BOJF1 / csc GTMUJG1, which firmware do you reckon i should download? Phone is Tmobile UK but ive unlocked it.

[spark001uk]

Oh great, just tried the 3 button download mode and its disabled.

[Doomed]

That's weird, Have you tried Vol+, home, power to see if you can get into the other menu

[spark001uk]

I have tried all combinations, it's not having it at all! So is there no way of recovery at all then? Like putting a file in the root of the sd or something?

[clareriley]

I have tried all combinations, it's not having it at all! So is there no way of recovery at all then? Like putting a file in the root of the sd or something?

You have the same problem as me. I cant for the life of me get into recovery. Tries all 3 options which are on a youtube video somewhere and nothing.

[windowlicker]

I think you guys only have one option to get into download or recovery mode, and that is to use ADB. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=749470

But I would not recommend that you even try it because there are reports on the web about people bricking their phones this way. If you have a phone with download/recovery disabled you should just stick to the stock firmware and not start experimenting... At least until there is a confirmed method that works for you.