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[Q] extracting firmware from S8500

Hi,
I was wondering if there is any way to extract the firmware from my S8500T handset? I'm wanting to do this as there is no copy of this firmware available and I want it as a back-up in case things go wrong with flashing to other firmwares.
my S8500T runs S8500MBJF2, S8500HUTJF2
any ideas?
thanks!

What country / provider is your phone?

@ beigebullet
Please post Product Code you see this via sTune. Something like this : GT-S8500BAADBT
So I could try something...
About your Question.
Not impossible, but only JTAG known to dump Firmware.
Best Regards

KrazyKong said:
What country / provider is your phone?
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my phone is Australia and Three Hutchison

adfree said:
@ beigebullet
Please post Product Code you see this via sTune. Something like this : GT-S8500BAADBT
So I could try something...
About your Question.
Not impossible, but only JTAG known to dump Firmware.
Best Regards
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Ah do you mean 'Product Name'? In sTune all I get is xxxxxxxxxxxx.
I've manually changed my CSC from HUT (ie. Three Hutchison australia) to KOR but I can change that back if needed...
I've uploaded a pic of what it shows me

Ah do you mean 'Product Name'?
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Yes, correct.
xxxxxxxx I saw several times.
This means NV item 2757 (HEX Value) is empty.
Kies without valid Product Code do nothing.
Best Regards
P.S:
S8500T
Attention!
I'm not sure. But for instance S8500R seems to have problems with normal Firmware... maybe incompatibility.

adfree said:
Y
xxxxxxxx I saw several times.
This means NV item 2757 (HEX Value) is empty.
Kies without valid Product Code do nothing.
Best Regards
P.S:
S8500T
Attention!
I'm not sure. But for instance S8500R seems to have problems with normal Firmware... maybe incompatibility.
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Hmm, so can I somehow get a valid Product Code from Samsung?
And yes, the S8500T is not compatible with normal firmware, as the T version runs on 850/2100Mhz bands, not the 900/2100 on standard firmware. This is the reason I want to extract the firmware from my phone, as I'd like it for a backup.
Thanks for your help adfree

[Q] Is it possible to change the product code

Hi
my problem is that kies says it can not update my phone's firmware.
after searching the web,I figured out that my phone's product code must have been changed.
And I found out the product code can be changed with qualcomm tools.but I absolutely have no idea about it
Anyone can help?
best regards

roostaamir said:
Hi
my problem is that kies says it can not update my phone's firmware.
after searching the web,I figured out that my phone's product code must have been changed.
And I found out the product code can be changed with qualcomm tools.but I absolutely have no idea about it
Anyone can help?
best regards
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If kies cannot update your phone, first point to verify is the installed csc in Pre-Configuration setting. For kies to upgrade your phone, you need to install a full firmware for your region, and select the correct csc file in Pre-Configuration (after flashing).
Product codes don't change by themselves. So if you never changed yours, maybe it shouldn't have changed by itself. But if it did, then you need to revert it back to it's original.
Caution here, the process involved in changing product is not for noobs, so be careful if you choose to do so.
There are lots of tutorials on product code change in this forum. Just need a patient search to find them.
You can as well read this tutorial from another forum. I hope it helps out.

hi all,
Yes it's possible and it's verry simple, but you need to flash your phone twice.
Here is the solution:
Flash S8500XXJID (the only one capable of changing the product code).
Change your product code #272#HHMM# >>XEF for exemple.
Flash with S8500XXJL2 or other original fw for your region.
Enjoy!

Flash S8500XXJID (the only one capable of changing the product code).
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Who told you that?!!!!!
Any 1.2 FW is capable of changing the product code through the pre-config menu
the method that spacks mentioned is for the people who don't want to lose any data through flashing or pre-configuring their phones
Please dig in things more before talking about it
XXJID is not that special
Best Regards

mylove90 said:
Who told you that?!!!!!
Any 1.2 FW is capable of changing the product code through the pre-config menu
the method that spacks mentioned is for the people who don't want to lose any data through flashing or pre-configuring their phones
Please dig in things more before talking about it
XXJID is not that special
Best Regards
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We bet it works? and this version (S8500XXJID) is special?
I don't speek english enough to answer you... Dommage..

oh sorry ekhalid i didn't see that was you
all respect to you for the SHP hack
but with all respect to you in this case you are wrong
i changed my product code before with S8500JPKC1 & yes it is not XXJID
i think i did more tests than you so i know this
please forgive me if you fell that i was rude
Best Regards

mylove90 said:
oh sorry ekhalid i didn't see that was you
all respect to you for the SHP hack
but with all respect to you in this case you are wrong
i changed my product code before with S8500JPKC1 & yes it is not XXJID
i think i did more tests than you so i know this
please forgive me if you fell that i was rude
Best Regards
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I'm sorry TO.
I did not test with arabic FW but i'm sure that S8500XXJID change the product code whene changing region.
Here is the conversation about this product code (in french ) :
http://forum.hardware.fr/hfr/gsmgpspda/smartphone/unique-samsung-version-sujet_21066_539.htm#t604583

http://www.samsunguniverse.com/forum/s8500-can-work-with-qualcomm-tools-t199.html
Here are few experiences...
Best Regards

New/Old Rom/Kernel/Baseband-What's best-What can we expect-All dev discussions here!!

Roll up (as of now).. all other threads will be closed! Further discussions here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23217360#post23217360
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527465
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23217421#post23217421
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528224
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528337

Combination - Really2x depends on ur personal taste..now im using hybrid with some mods i made
i really do believe that this would be sticky
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511345
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for the reason that it has a poll and some already gave their ideas

Who can give me stock rom??because i want to make a rom.If stock rom is format .tar how use this in kitchen?need to change .tar to .zip?

You said in my topic("anyone can give me stock rom") to post here and i posted

So, here are my question about ROM's :
1) What is the real goal of a ROM ? Providing new themes and cool fonts ? Does it improves performance or does it comes with real new fonctionnalities ?
2) I tried some ROM like Hybrid, Sense Aurora.. But after installing them on my phone, the french language (yes, I am ) wasn't available. Should I change CSC after installing a new ROM ?
3) Now a question a bit more technical (I study in computer sciences).. Why a ROM like CyanogenMod need a custom Kernel ?
Thank you in advance

funny95 said:
You said in my topic("anyone can give me stock rom") to post here and i posted
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i tried to reply to your message but it seem you cant recive messages.
you can get one from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800.XXLA2 is the latest european.but kitchen cant decompile these img files.you must use a backup from your rom.thats the way i did it.but also download the firmware from the link igave to take the boot.img from there.

So, here are my question about ROM's :
1) What is the real goal of a ROM ? Providing new themes and cool fonts ? Does it improves performance or does it comes with real new fonctionnalities ?
well on another phone i had before this...
i had csutom settings,,
like management of governors and io...in return both either gives you better response or save battery..
my older phone doesnt support gb or live wallpapers.so after doing a custom rom..i now had that features..
as for the galaxy y..
so far the custom rom are just themed and a2sd support and removed bloatware,,
make your phone fast and lite but still basically is pretty much like the stock roms...
just looks better,functionality,,
naaa,,,long way to go,,
a2sd was just made to work couple of days ago...
no oc,no undervoltage..so nothing much really..
2) I tried some ROM like Hybrid, Sense Aurora.. But after installing them on my phone, the french language (yes, I am ) wasn't available. Should I change CSC after installing a new ROM ?
there are instructions on each rom on how to install,,,
3) Now a question a bit more technical (I study in computer sciences).. Why a ROM like CyanogenMod need a custom Kernel ?
for the above mentioned,,,
cm,,is a very customizable rom itself,,
without the custom kernel,,its just a themed stock rom...
Thank you in advance

Thx @termagazis

funny95 said:
Thx @termagazis
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...and don't forget to press the thanks button on the ROM topic as well!

Thank you zeusseuz.
But I'm not sure I understand about languages.. All the ROM's comes with their own CSC, specific to the dev, but if I want french language, can I replace manually CSC directory on the ROM by mine which comes from my device to get this languages or it is more complicated ?

Rayn16120 said:
Thank you zeusseuz.
But I'm not sure I understand about languages.. All the ROM's comes with their own CSC, specific to the dev, but if I want french language, can I replace manually CSC directory on the ROM by mine which comes from my device to get this languages or it is more complicated ?
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not really..
you can get csc pda etc rom samfirmware or sam mobile,,,(please google)all stock roms are there as well..
csc can also be found..
complicated not really..
as long as you know which files are for...
odin basically has labels on em...so just find the file save on pc flash on look for the box in odin that says csc or pda grab the file and click start..and wait...and pray electricity doesnt go bonkers...

letter code guide
Rayn16120 said:
Thank you zeusseuz.
But I'm not sure I understand about languages.. All the ROM's comes with their own CSC, specific to the dev, but if I want french language, can I replace manually CSC directory on the ROM by mine which comes from my device to get this languages or it is more complicated ?
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Every Stock ROM has 3 parts:
PDA, CSC, Modem
PDA - it is the kernel, Android OS, the user interface, and all the applications
CSC - Carrier Specific Configuration (maybe) - this part has setting for a given provider's setup (Internet access, voicemail numbers, default homepages, sometimes carrier bloatware, etc...)
Modem - this is the phone, wifi, bluetooth, fm radio functionality
The naming convention of a Stock ROM package specifies, which languages, network providers and communication frequencies supported by a given pack.
For example:
S5360XXLA2_S5360OXXLA2_RST_S5360XXLA2_HOME.tar.md5
S5360DXLA1_S5360OLBLA1_S5360DXLA1_HOME.tar.md5
The package name consist of the following parts in order: PDA, CSC, Modem
coding
PDA:
S5360 - implicit, the phone model
XX: landcode - specifies which countries, languages supported by the user interface. In this case XX is multilang european build for countries Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, languages de,en,es,fr,hu,it,nl,pt(cs,da,el,fi,no,pl,sl,sv,tr )
DX: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam. Languages: en,id,ms,th,vi,zh(ta)
LA2 - version build identifier: L for 2012, A for January, 2 for second build
CSC:
S5360 - implicit, the phone model
OXX: Multi CSC for several european countries. Included country codes: ATO AUT COS CPW CYO CYV EIR EUR FOP ITV MOO PAN PHE SUW TPH XEF XEH XEO XEU XEZ XSK
OLB: Multi CSC for SE Asia. Country codes: GLB MM1 SIN SMA STH THL XEV XME XSE XSP XTC XTE
LA2 - build id, same as above
Modem
letter code meaning same as PDA, sometimes the modem is different (older) version as PDA, not all packs have new modem.
So back to your question, If you need french lang support, then you have to choose firmwares in its name "XX" in the PDA version
But replacing CSC will not give you additional lang support.
further references on letter codes:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=800257
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=1&t=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779580

Thanks dudes, you really helped me. Just a last question, what about custom Rom's ?

Rayn16120 said:
Thanks dudes, you really helped me. Just a last question, what about custom Rom's ?
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custom roms...allow you to do stuff that normally owukldnt work on stock roms..

Hey devs
Can v hv a custom kernel supporting droidwall?

Thanks a lot, XDA is a great community.

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ronnieryan said:
a CS philosopher?
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not really..just an airbag...hehehhehe
edit...
the one you quoted are my personal opinions sir..
for me if t he rom doenst have anything else to offer
that the stock cant...its just is a stock rom for me,,,
and aside from termas kernel

Stock ROM
funny95 said:
Who can give me stock rom??because i want to make a rom.If stock rom is format .tar how use this in kitchen?need to change .tar to .zip?
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You don't need any zip or tar file. Install Root Explorer and then copy system folder to SD card. Then install Terminal emulator and write -
su
dd if=/dev/block/bml7/boot.img of=/sdcard/boot.img
You will get a copy of boot.img in your sdcard
Now connect phone to PC and on desktop make a folder named WORKING_STOCK and copy both, the boot.img and SYSTEM folder from SD card to the folder. This is your Stock ROM

Best Custom Rom
I wanna know which currently available ROM consumes least RAM nd has a decent battery consumption time(& least buggy)? Currently I am using Creed's 2.1.. it's gr8.. bt I donno if it's the best one around regarding my concerns!

Can I change Region

Hello I just bought Galaxy watch and I believe it was manufactured in Saudi arabia. I'm missing some apps such as spotify and galaxy app of my phone is in arabic and I can't seem to change that.
Is there a way for me to switch the region of my watch to something like USA so that I could install Spotify. and I know this isn't related but how do I change the region on Galaxy Wearable ? when I acess galaxy apps from it everything is in arabic which is really annoying.
Thank you !

Are you able to identify your exact Watch Model Name?
Example...
SM-R800 or SM-R810 or SM-R815F or...
Best Regards

Model: SM-R800
Serial No : R5AKA0NGARA
Tizen version: 4.0.0.1
Software version R800XXU1BRJ4
and it's the 46mm version
I hope that's helpfull

You can change to XAR, this is the CSC/Sales Code for USA...
With Tool SDB...
Look here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/how-to/guide-how-to-change-gear-s3-r760-csc-t3784226
Code:
launch_app csc-manager.csc-pre-configuration
If you wish to know your currect active CSC... you can use this:
Code:
launch_app csc-manager.csc-verifier
OWN RISK!
Short confirmed here for SM-R8...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...r805f-csc-change-howto-esim-rsp-v2-x-t3848292
Best Regards

Thank you @adfree !
quick quiestion. if I go through with this and reset my watch. will the region go back to what it was ?

if I go through with this and reset my watch. will the region go back to what it was ?
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This is not temporary... this is static...
To Reset to "default" you have to know your CSC/Sales Code... and go the same way to choose it...
So I suggest first... identify your active CSC...
Code:
launch_app csc-manager.csc-[B]verifier[/B]
Then NEXT step to change...
Best Regards

Thank you so much. Last couple of questions. excuse my noob tech skills :silly:
but will this void my warranty ( as far as I understand I can switch back csc to what it was and they won't notice I changed that). and will I still get future updates or is this process is similar to rooting on android phones
again.. I'm noob at this

excuse my noob tech skills
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NO problem.
Please remember thes tiny hints...
A
I am User... not Samsung Seller nor in any other kind married with Samsung...
B
What ever you see CSC/Sales Code related... is "against" Samsung policy/rules crap...
Otherwise they would give you official instruction.
C
CSC/Sales Code aka region lock/crap Branding Warranty Tales...
Serial Number detects Original Factory CSC...
This is why they ask you about Serial Number...
D
OWN RISK
What ever I say/write...
and if you fail...
You can never say... but adfree told...
Please choose wisely...
Or ask Samsung and/or your Seller...
Best Regards

@adfree hello... whenever I try to launch SDBstarterKidv1\sdb_2.2.60_windows-64\data\tools --> sdb-run . the window closes immediatly . what should I do ?
I managed to take a screen shot of the cmd window before it closes and it says:
The system cannot find the path specified.
The system cannot find the path specified.

It turened out I was openning the wrong file
thank u so much for ur help
however I followed the steps and it seemed ti work. it reset and then I got samsung pay on my watch... but for some reason galaxy wearable is still in arabic even after I deleted it's data and used a VPN. do u know how I can make it in English. also I still can't find spotify

I've finally managed to download spotify... my SIM card was giving away my location despite using a VPN but now it completly looks like I'm from the US thx for the helkp throughout the way @adfree and the quick responds earlier <3

Hi . Do i still gwt the updates if i change csc of my watch. And do i get them the same time as the region i change.? Thank You very much .

Has anyone else done this successfully?

yes i did from week ago
equlizer said:
Has anyone else done this successfully?
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yes i did from week ago i got the Samsung pay but still trying to get Spotify

Hi how can I check whether my galaxy watch is a UK version?

Hi I have R810 can I change region ? i got impatient and went ahead and gave it a shot took me about four attempts to get it to connect correct gotta power off and on the watch etc but anyway i got it to work..

Some_Dudee said:
I've finally managed to download spotify... my SIM card was giving away my location despite using a VPN but now it completly looks like I'm from the US thx for the helkp throughout the way @adfree and the quick responds earlier <3
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Some dude, did you need to change your Samsung account region to the United States as well?

Hi There: Is this procedure still possible - I`m from Germany and we over here can`t use Samsung pay - will it be possible to use S pay after changing the region ???
AND what will happen with the sim card - will it still be in Germany - silly question...

How can I know which region my watch is set on? I'm from Mexico and I can not use samsung pay, the model of my watch is SM-R800. regards

Only as hint...
1 App from Store can tranfer files from Watch... to identify active CSC...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80072694&postcount=786
Maybe helpfull.
Best Regards

Changing CSC SM-R825F from Hungary to UK

Hi!
I've been lurking this forum for a while and am really eager to change my Galaxy Watch Active 2 CSC from Hungary to UK to make Samsung Pay work. I have a Curve card specially for this but I've been too afraid to do it because I'm afraid I will lose the 4G functionality of my Hungarian Telekom provider.
Right now my watch is set up with Telekom and has 4G set up as esim.
My big question is if I change my CSC to UK, will I lose the 4G functionality? Will I still be able to connect to my Hungarian esim account?
Please let me know, any information is greatly appreciated!!

TheKaasX said:
Hey man! I did it and Samsung Pay works thanks!!
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I did it, Samsung Pay worked, but it doesn't connect to the Telekom network. Then I also made the mistake of wanting to re-register the eSIM, but it no longer allows me to try any available ROM. Now I should get the factory Telekom ROM, but I have no idea where it comes from. It sucks. Very big sucks.

Theory.
ESIM is activated and work. :good:
IMHO eSIM profile will not be erased.
So IMHO eSIM is lowest problem.
But SPay chance 50 / 50...
Maybe your plan will NOT work for Samsung Pay...
Best Regards

Hi Adfree,
First of all I want to thank you for your reply and all the work you are doing for this community. You are by far THE Galaxy watch expert. You're always commenting constructive feedback to people.
Everywhere I see your comments and helping out people. A big THANK YOU!
I will try to change the CSC, even though I'm a big newbie to this.
One last question: will I be able to revert the watch to its original state if it turns out it doesn't work? With that I mean original firmware that it came with?

One last question: will I be able to revert the watch to its original state if it turns out it doesn't work? With that I mean original firmware that it came with?
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To increase your chance to get Original Status... my suggestion:
A
Check Firmware infos on your device to be 99,9 % sure what you need...
Type like you would call someone:
Code:
*#1234#
Then you see all relevant infos to find your Firmware...
B
For Orignal Settings... my suggestion with SDB Tool from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74585286&postcount=330
B.1
Check Bootloader Version sboot.bin
Code:
cat /proc/cmdline
B.2
Check active CSC
Code:
cat /csa/csc/csc-active-customer.inf
B.3
Check Product Code
Code:
cat /csa/imei/prodcode.dat
You can save these infos with Screenshot or by Copy and Paste Text only... with right Mouse Button.
Best Regards

adfree said:
To increase your chance to get Original Status... my suggestion:
A
Check Firmware infos on your device to be 99,9 % sure what you need...
Type like you would call someone:
Code:
*#1234#
Then you see all relevant infos to find your Firmware...
B
For Orignal Settings... my suggestion with SDB Tool from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74585286&postcount=330
B.1
Check Bootloader Version sboot.bin
Code:
cat /proc/cmdline
B.2
Check active CSC
Code:
cat /csa/csc/csc-active-customer.inf
B.3
Check Product Code
Code:
cat /csa/imei/prodcode.dat
You can save these infos with Screenshot or by Copy and Paste Text only... with right Mouse Button.
Best Regards
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Hey man! I did it and Samsung Pay works thanks!!

TheKaasX said:
Hey man! I did it and Samsung Pay works thanks!!
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Hello, did you lost your 4g connection? thank you