So I bought the note from newegg. Turned out that it is a hongkong version. My friend got a uk version and they have additional official font styles, which are reallly nice. So my question is if i root the phone. Can i flash the uk stock room to my hongkong note 2? Also, if there is ota update for the uk version, will i be able to update ota?
In other word, Is there any way i can completely transform my hongkong note 2 to uk note 2?
1. if it's rooted, you can flash any rom you want (any rom that made for N7100 only or N7105 only... be careful, there's diff. between the 3G n LTE vers.)
2. if rooted, there will be no more OTA (even if its stock), unless you unroot it again.
3. complete transform : software-wise possible, hardwae-wise nope, there might be some parts with diff. code for diff. country
u dont need to root for just flash a official rom, just download at sammobile and flash by odin
if u just want the flip font, u dont need to root, just download the package and install the apk, then u can choose from setting, u can search in here
YungAnh said:
So I bought the note from newegg. Turned out that it is a hongkong version. My friend got a uk version and they have additional official font styles, which are reallly nice. So my question is if i root the phone. Can i flash the uk stock room to my hongkong note 2? Also, if there is ota update for the uk version, will i be able to update ota?
In other word, Is there any way i can completely transform my hongkong note 2 to uk note 2?
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I got mine from the grey market and its also from hongkong since the out of the box firmware is from hongkong. You dont need to root your device to flash a stock firmware. Just make sure to flash compatible firmware. If your device is the N7100 aka the international version flash only N7100 firmwares. You can check sammobile.com and click on firmwares and, on search just type in N7100 if you have the international version and N7105 for the LTE version. After you have downloaded your desired firmware, extract the zipfile and flash it thru odin. Just find some tutorials how to flash thru odin. Trust me its a very simple process its like a 5 mins process literally. And yeah once you got your regions firmware you will be able to received OTA updates.
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Just one more clarification.
Do I need the software called Odin to flash an official UK rom, or I can just download to my pc and run it with the phone plugged in?
Also If I flashed official UK rom, I will be able to update UK OTA update right? Of course without rooting.
YungAnh said:
Just one more clarification.
Do I need the software called Odin to flash an official UK rom, or I can just download to my pc and run it with the phone plugged in?
Also If I flashed official UK rom, I will be able to update UK OTA update right? Of course without rooting.
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Yeah u need odin to flash any stock rom. also install samsung kies in your pc because you need the driver ( so that your pc will be able to recognize your phone when plug into your pc). Aftr installing samsung kies just exit it but dont uninstall. Yeah once you flash a stock rom for your region you will be able to receive OTA updatea. Try youtube there are tons of tutorial on how to flash thru odin i even started there.
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If your only looking for fonts check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949854
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I bought N7100 in China, but it does not support all google services, even I have problem to log into samsung account, can not instal another language than Chinese, Korean and English.
Originally it was in 4.1.1.
I downloaded several stock firmwares 4.1.2 from sammobile, but it does want to go with odin. (phone goes in the mode informing about unsucessfull update).
Fortunatelly I flashed it with chinese 4.1.2 firmware, but now I am again at the beginning, and what is more it shows still 4.1.1 version in settings>about.
Anyone can help what to do to change software version for my language?
(I have read a lot what I found in google, I tried several times with odin and different files for different european regions - and nothing)
The Chinese phones have a locked bootloader so I have heard. Unless you unlock it, no amount of Odin flashing will work.
Beamed from Jupiter on my Galaxy Note II
any idea how to solve this?
I saw some post about verizon note2 unblocking but I do not know if possible to follow with chinese version, and what is more it looks quite complicated..
SOLUTION:
check here
The problem with these chinese phones is the modified bootloader, so you can't install other firmwares then chinese with odin.
The solution is: flash the phone with a chinese firmware or CWM recovery
When the phone is restored you need first to root the phone via odin and then install mobile odin. With mobile odin you can install a new firmware. The thing is, mobile odin doesn't touch the bootloader so it does also work with your chinese phones.
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MobileOdin - check here - but in my case, only PRO version was workable.
Hi. I have posted a complete step by step instructions as how to flash India Android 4.3 firmware on Chinese N7100. Just search for it and follow the steps. You will be successful.
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I succesfully rooted and installed customed firmware last year when I got my n7100 from China. I used Odin but do not remember how I did it. Then I can flash any rom. However, when I try to upgrade to 4.3 custom rom recently, almost all 4.3 romance require flashing a Wi-Fi fix by Odin. I can install most roms smoothly. But Wi-Fi won't work. And when I flash the Wi-Fi fix by Odin, always fail, no matter whose Wi-Fi fix package and which version of Odin. Not sure if this is boot loader issue, just remember I saw error message about boot loader. And usually when I flash rom, I can see "cannot find boot loader, skipped". Now I cannot use any 4.3 romance as I cannot make Wi-Fi work.
mnr336 said:
Hi. I have posted a complete step by step instructions as how to flash India Android 4.3 firmware on Chinese N7100. Just search for it and follow the steps. You will be successful.
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Read my quoted text again: The problem with these chinese phones is the modified bootloader, so you can't install other firmwares then chinese with odin.
Install the chinese 4.3 from sammobile and then the bootlader is up to date and ready for ROMs.
is there anyway to change chinese bootloader
N4KA said:
Read my quoted text again: The problem with these chinese phones is the modified bootloader, so you can't install other firmwares then chinese with odin.
Install the chinese 4.3 from sammobile and then the bootlader is up to date and ready for ROMs.
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is there anyway to change chinese bootloader to official international???so that we can flash roms with odin and cwm ??
wajidamin45 said:
is there anyway to change chinese bootloader to official international???so that we can flash roms with odin and cwm ??
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You can normally flash ROMs after you installed CWM.
Oo... I would not be so sure.. I did not found a way to change Chinese bootloader. N4KA- i do not why but impossible. Possible only to change to newer on, but Cinese
ota problem when flashing thorugh mobile odin
ota problem when flashing thorugh mobile odin ,can anybody help to make system status in setting to official when installed firmware through mobile odin ??
Guys
My mobile model is SM-N750 (Indian edition).
I have successfully flashed stock firmware thru ODIN earlier. Recently I changed my firmware to Pakistan from Sammobile.
Now I like to go back to Indian firmware, however it is failing again & again. I am though successfully able to flash Pakistan firmware again.
Phone is working properly but cant go back to Indian firmware.
Please check.
I know how to flash in ODIN. This is something diff.
1- Try another source of odin, same version but another source
2- Try flashing the firmware more than once, it will work in one of them
3- Try different firmware and see if it worker, then the problem is with the firmware
4- Make sure the files are for your mobile version
Thanks for your reply.
I have tried 3 firmware files. No luck.
I think I guess what is the issue. Pak firmware version is higher than Indian firmware version. So the bootloader has been changed. That is the reason it is not allowing to install a lower bootloader firmware.
I hope once sammobile will have KK firmware downloadable I would be able to flash that.
I am successfully able to flash Indian Kitkat ROM from Sammobile.
So the point to be noted...You can not go back to old firmware once you upgraded to new one.
This thread can be closed now.
KSKHH said:
I am successfully able to flash Indian Kitkat ROM from Sammobile.
So the point to be noted...You can not go back to old firmware once you upgraded to new one.
This thread can be closed now.
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You from India??
and if you aren't, did you face any problems?
is it worth risk?
Omar_Moustafa said:
You from India??
and if you aren't, did you face any problems?
is it worth risk?
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Yes, I am from India.
KSKHH said:
Guys
My mobile model is SM-N750 (Indian edition).
I have successfully flashed stock firmware thru ODIN earlier. Recently I changed my firmware to Pakistan from Sammobile.
Now I like to go back to Indian firmware, however it is failing again & again. I am though successfully able to flash Pakistan firmware again.
Phone is working properly but cant go back to Indian firmware.
Please check.
I know how to flash in ODIN. This is something diff.
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check this www.mediafire.com/download/9qu1qs9j3514yd5/SM-N750+Orignal+Firmware.7z
sgatechwork said:
check this www.mediafire.com/download/9qu1qs9j3514yd5/SM-N750+Orignal+Firmware.7z
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That did not work. I have tried that earlier. It was older that PAK firmware...
Now I am successfully flashed Kitkat.
hello,
i want to unroot my device and restore completely to stock and having hard time finding any tutorials on how to do it. Im running 4.4.2 stock rooted rom build# KOT49H.T520UEUAND1.
my specific questions is where do i get the stock original firmware for USA Wifi version, how to install it and how do i take off my TWRP custom recovery and restore it to stock.
Im not new to the whole rooting and unrooting deal as ive done it with numerous smartphones with no problems just i dont want to mess anything up with my tablet. a simple guide will be satisfactory thanks!
Go to sammobile.com. Click on the Firmware Tab and search for your model. If you are in the USA, use the cellular South firmware. Download it. Unzip the file. Use Odin to load it on your tablet (if you need instructions, let me know). It will wipe your recovery and unroot the tablet. You should also factory reset before and after loading. You will be back to stock
hey thanks man!
Thanks, I had same question.
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I'm trying to figure out which version I should download? I've got a nordic countries edition (NEE) KOT49H.T520XXUANI1
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T520/NEE/
Sorry seems like I found it.
I have the Sm-t800 (wifi) Tab s 10.5 and want to update it but I've been out of the game for a while.
I am currently running 4.4.2 IronRom v1.9.7 t800.. so you know its been a minute since I updated. I am kinda in a bind on how to flash the latest stock firmware (what are we actually on now) and to stick with stock or something AOSP. I literally use the device 99% to watch local storage movies or Netflix so that is what i need functional.
Thanks for the help in advance.
I flashed from a rooted stock kitkat to the latest stock lollipop using odin, getting ready for MM if we ever get it.
I get my stock firmware from SamMobile it downloads fast enough for me, you need to register.
http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
EDIT: A couple of questions if anybody can help
1: I flashed from stock lollipop back to stock kitkat using odin, my T800 was stuck on the Samsung logo and would not go past it, I booted to recovery and flashed lollipop and everything was fine and my T800 booted and setup fine.
2: How can i force a power-down from the Samsung logo, all i can do is reboot or get into recovery, I have done this before but i cannot remember the buttons to hold.
John.
Tinderbox (UK) said:
I flashed from a rooted stock kitkat to the latest stock lollipop using odin, getting ready for MM if we ever get it.
I get my stock firmware from SamMobile it downloads fast enough for me, you need to register.
http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
EDIT: A couple of questions if anybody can help
1: I flashed from stock lollipop back to stock kitkat using odin, my T800 was stuck on the Samsung logo and would not go past it, I booted to recovery and flashed lollipop and everything was fine and my T800 booted and setup fine.
2: How can i force a power-down from the Samsung logo, all i can do is reboot or get into recovery.
John.
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Thanks for the info.. I found the sammobile site but I was confused on which firmware (country mainly) to use since there wasn't specifically a US file. I was thinking "cellular south"?
I am using an Wifi only 10.5" so my firmware choice is easy.
It might be an idea to install TWRP first so you can backup your current rom in case you have a problem.
John.
FormeriPhoney said:
Thanks for the info.. I found the sammobile site but I was confused on which firmware (country mainly) to use since there wasn't specifically a US file. I was thinking "cellular south"?
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Tinderbox (UK) said:
I am using an Wifi only 10.5" so my firmware choice is easy.
It might be an idea to install TWRP first so you can backup your current rom in case you have a problem.
John.
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I also have the wifi only model. Mine isn't carrier branded
Which firmware did you use?
I have twrp installed currently but I want to get to bone stock
FormeriPhoney said:
I also have the wifi only model. Mine isn't carrier branded
Which firmware did you use?
I have twrp installed currently but I want to get to bone stock
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Also , I have a nandroid backup as well
Your right, where are the USA roms? I downloaded the UK v5.0.2 lollipop from the link below.
Hopefully somebody can point you to the correct US rom, you need a different rom for exynos vs snapdragon cpu, though i think only the cell version has the snapdragon.
When i flash the stock lollipop, TWRP was gone and ROOT as well, ready for MM.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T800/BTU/
John.
FormeriPhoney said:
I also have the wifi only model. Mine isn't carrier branded
Which firmware did you use?
I have twrp installed currently but I want to get to bone stock
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Here's the link for the US T800: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T800/XAR/
US roms are Cellular South (XAR)
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noxarcana said:
Here's the link for the US T800: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T800/XAR/
US roms are Cellular South (XAR)
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OK I thought so. Can this just be flashed in Odin as a tar image?
Again, thanks
noxarcana said:
Here's the link for the US T800: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T800/XAR/
US roms are Cellular South (XAR)
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Also, will flashing this stock firmware allow for any ota to come through?
(although crossing fingers for any future update)
Well I flashed the stock UK lollipop v5.0.2 from SamMobile and i got an small fix firmware update from Samsung so updates are working for me, so i expect if you flash your correct firmware for your tab you will get them too.
John.
FormeriPhoney said:
OK I thought so. Can this just be flashed in Odin as a tar image?
Again, thanks
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FormeriPhoney said:
Also, will flashing this stock firmware allow for any ota to come through?
(although crossing fingers for any future update)
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Yes to both questions. As long you're 100% stock, you'll be able to received OTA updates.
noxarcana said:
Yes to both questions. As long you're 100% stock, you'll be able to received OTA updates.
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OK should be set.. Thanks guys. Xda always on point
Hello all,
I am on my third Galaxy Note 10 plus from At&t as my phone will not update OTA to the latest version of Android. I have called customer service probably about seven to eight times and they say they push the update but I never get it. I have looked but don't see my build firmware on the Sam site so I'm not sure what to do next? Any thoughts from anyone? Thanks in advance
At&t does not post their firmware, why I do not know. I had this issue with my Note 8..Note 9...and now Note 10 plus. All the carrier firmware is the same. Just download the latest firmware and flash with Odin. The firmware will provision to your At&t sim. No need to wait for OTA's
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Where
Hi do you know where I can find these firmware links along with odin?
Sammobile has the firmware and Odin. Frija is best much faster to load the firmware. You can get the correct version of odin that you need from Sammobile, Frija only has the latest firmware whereas sammobile has numerous versions. Just remember once you upgrade your bootloader there is no flashing back to a previous version unless the bootloader is the same. So if your bootloader is U1 or S1 and flash to U2 or S2 you cant go back to 1. The only time you can flash back is if say Pie is U1 or S1 and the version of Android 10 is still U1 or S1.
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While you can load any version, if you don't load a version that ATT released, you'll be in the same boat with it not updating next month. You should see what version att currently has, and load that version. Make sure to use HOME CSC to avoid a wipe.
No need to wait for ota when you can just flash it. Actually I think the only At&t firmware posted for 10 plus on Sammobile is the U1 unlocked firmware.
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