Flash to remove 3 branding

[Danz37]

Where can i get all the files to flash a S3 with the standard firmware?

i have flashed some phones before but this is the first time that i have planed to do a contract phone, is it best i take it to a shop to do it? what would that cost?

[greenman]

Steps to de-brand are:
1. Unlock the phone - can be free from network, DIY or phone shop (approx £15)
2. Flash open firmware from sammobile.com
For uk you want this file:
I9300XXALF2 4.0.4 2012 June I9300OXAALF2 United Kingdom
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?p...00&r=1#regiona

[Danz37]

Can you explain a bit more on the unlocking and how to flash it to the phone

[RichH]

I'm not aware that any of the unlocking apps work with ICS, but they do work with GB. One option is to flash GB branded FW then unlock with SGS Unlock off Play then flash unbranded ICS. A bit long winded but will save you the shop costs if your network won't do it for free.

[Danz37]

Any idea how to get 3 to unlock it for me?

[RichH]

Have you tried asking them?

[Danz37]

i have searched online and it says that it cost's £15, do i really need it to be unlocked to unbrand it?

[RichH]

i have searched online and it says that it cost's £15, do i really need it to be unlocked to unbrand it?

Yes, as had been said many times above !!!!

[Danz37]

Steps to de-brand are:
1. Unlock the phone - can be free from network, DIY or phone shop (approx £15)
2. Flash open firmware from sammobile.com
For uk you want this file:
I9300XXALF2 4.0.4 2012 June I9300OXAALF2 United Kingdom
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?p...00&r=1#regiona

Ok, but why did he say to Unlock it?

[greenman]

You can try to flash without unlocking, but you may have issues.
Flashing after unlocking is generally much safer.
Your choice.
Have a look at this post on debranding the S2 :
http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/show...alaxy-S2/page4