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Flashing a different country official Samsung ROM through ODIN without any problems?

I have a Hong Kong Galaxy Note II, and I want to flash the official UK ROM on it.
I know the phone should work fine, however I want to know whether desktop Kies will recognise it as an official firmware and be able to receive future updates.
Basically, I want to convert a Hong Kong Galaxy Note II to a factory UK Galaxy Note II and be able to receive future updates through Kies as if it were a UK Note II.

beggin said:
I have a Hong Kong Galaxy Note II, and I want to flash the official UK ROM on it.
I know the phone should work fine, however I want to know whether desktop Kies will recognise it as an official firmware and be able to receive future updates.
Basically, I want to convert a Hong Kong Galaxy Note II to a factory UK Galaxy Note II and be able to receive future updates through Kies as if it were a UK Note II.
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No, Kies will not update your firmware if you have firmware installed that is not specificaly for your country/region. You have to do upgrades manualy with Odin.

gee2012 said:
No, Kies will not update your firmware if you have firmware installed that is not specificaly for your country/region. You have to do upgrades manualy with Odin.
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Is it possible to somehow convert the phone to another region so Kies will update it?

beggin said:
Is it possible to somehow convert the phone to another region so Kies will update it?
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Then you would have to change the product code, but why would you. Flashing a rom with Odin takes about 5 minutes mate, and is safer and better than Kies (wich is crappy software)

gee2012 said:
Then you would have to change the product code, but why would you. Flashing a rom with Odin takes about 5 minutes mate, and is safer and better than Kies (wich is crappy software)
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How can I change the product code to the UK unlocked version? The only reason I prefer Kies is so I can sell the phone at a later date on eBay without running into any problems, as it will be exactly the same as the UK version (if that makes sense)

Google it or search the xda forum.
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gee2012 said:
Then you would have to change the product code, but why would you. Flashing a rom with Odin takes about 5 minutes mate, and is safer and better than Kies (wich is crappy software)
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gee2012 said:
Google it or search the xda forum.
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I honestly had a look, but I can't find much information on it at all. Does changing the CSC also change the product code?

What if you flash different country ROM with odin? Will you have some problems with it. will you have some problems with radio or with something else because it's a ROM from another country?
Handwritten from my Note 2

Once if you have got the courage to install from odin, don't think you will ever need to wait for an official update for your region
sent from: The New S-Pen

sohebq said:
Once if you have got the courage to install from odin, don't think you will ever need to wait for an official update for your region
sent from: The New S-Pen
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I didnt get this
Handwritten from my Note 2

Don't know which Note 2 it is... please help

So My friend had network issues in his note 2 so i took it to help him. Now in the about phone in settings, it says n7100, however in download mode, it shows SGH T889 which is the t-mobile version... in the widgets it shows a few t-mobile widgets as well...he bought it second hand, so it is possible that the person flashed the t-mobile rom in the international version, or is it the t-mobile version. Thanks!

mlndshh said:
So My friend had network issues in his note 2 so i took it to help him. Now in the about phone in settings, it says n7100, however in download mode, it shows SGH T889 which is the t-mobile version... in the widgets it shows a few t-mobile widgets as well...he bought it second hand, so it is possible that the person flashed the t-mobile rom in the international version, or is it the t-mobile version. Thanks!
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no..it not possible to flash t-mobile rom on international device.
and yes it is t-mobile version device..download mode product name is real one..

sora9009 said:
no..it not possible to flash t-mobile rom on international device.
and yes it is t-mobile version device..download mode product name is real one..
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Thanks for the quick reply! what happens when one does flash the international version to the t-mobile version? is there any fix?

mlndshh said:
Thanks for the quick reply! what happens when one does flash the international version to the t-mobile version? is there any fix?
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it may hard brick the device..different version has different hardware.

sora9009 said:
it may hard brick the device..different version has different hardware.
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Currently I can boot to recovery and the download mode...is that sufficient to bring it back to life?
Also it says gt-n7100 behind the battery
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mlndshh said:
Currently I can boot to recovery and the download mode...is that sufficient to bring it back to life?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
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as long as download mode is available,your device is not brick yet. :good:

SM-N9005 ROM on SM-N900T

I have a Tmobile Note 3 SM-N900T and I would like to know if I can flash note 3 international SM-N9005 Stock rom on my device.
Will this brick my device?

I believe it depends on the rom. Some devs list the models it can work with. Also only the devil of rom knows what tinkering they have done. You will loose Wi-Fi calling
TWEAKED 1.0 NOTE 3

Thanks for the reply! I am aware that both phones have the same hardware. So can I just flash the LTE international note 3 stock rom firmware on to my tmobile version? I don't want custom roms, so I was wondering if flashing stock rom would work.
BACARDILIMON said:
I believe it depends on the rom. Some devs list the models it can work with. Also only the devil of rom knows what tinkering they have done. You will loose Wi-Fi calling
TWEAKED 1.0 NOTE 3
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Tigerkoo77 said:
Thanks for the reply! I am aware that both phones have the same hardware. So can I just flash the LTE international note 3 stock rom firmware on to my tmobile version? I don't want custom roms, so I was wondering if flashing stock rom would work.
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A couple of the guys said yeah that I asked but u need to set up a new apn.
TWEAKED 1.0 NOTE 3

I flashed every international rom and they work perfect without changing the apn all you need to flash after flashing the rom is the nfc, bluetooth fix and your good to go.
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Tigerkoo77 said:
I have a Tmobile Note 3 SM-N900T and I would like to know if I can flash note 3 international SM-N9005 Stock rom on my device.
Will this brick my device?
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I successfully flashed xnote rom for sm-n9005 on tmobile note 3. Just make sure you use the compulsion kernel.

Note 3
Tigerkoo77 said:
I have a Tmobile Note 3 SM-N900T and I would like to know if I can flash note 3 international SM-N9005 Stock rom on my device.
Will this brick my device?
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I have Note 3 N900j Japan devise. Can I flash N9005 stock rom for my devise.

mr pnut said:
I flashed every international rom and they work perfect without changing the apn all you need to flash after flashing the rom is the nfc, bluetooth fix and your good to go.
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What? You telling us our t mobile can use international kernels? !
Sent from out of earth from a far, far galaxy!

chuko303 said:
What? You telling us our t mobile can use international kernels? !
Sent from out of earth from a far, far galaxy!
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No chuko my bad.....you have to flash a tmobile kernel also.

mr pnut said:
No chuko my bad.....you have to flash a tmobile kernel also.
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Thought so, hey man since you flashed almost all international roms the ones that don't have aroma or manually install the international kernel, my question is even tho it flashes an international kernel while the rom installs it won't brick my note unless I boot up? After flashing rom right away uncheck reboot at the end of aroma(if any) then flash kernel/wifi>gps>bluetooth fix? All should be gravy?
Sent from out of earth from a far, far galaxy!

chuko303 said:
Thought so, hey man since you flashed almost all international roms the ones that don't have aroma or manually install the international kernel, my question is even tho it flashes an international kernel while the rom installs it won't brick my note unless I boot up? After flashing rom right away uncheck reboot at the end of aroma(if any) then flash kernel/wifi>gps>bluetooth fix? All should be gravy?
Sent from out of earth from a far, far galaxy!
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Yeah uncheck reboot then flash the kernel, ay but are you still running 4.3? Cuz if your on 4.4 i dont know if they will work might wanna ask on the international thread, i haven't flash a international rom since updating to official 4.4.
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Note 3
I have Note 3 N900j Japan devise. Can I flash N9005 stock rom for my devise.

mr pnut said:
Yeah uncheck reboot then flash the kernel, ay but are you still running 4.3? Cuz if your on 4.4 i dont know if they will work might wanna ask on the international thread, i haven't flash a international rom since updating to official 4.4.
Sent from my LG G Flexosaurus.
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I'm on 4.4 only international roms I've flashed was 4.4 want to try others one I'm currently on is xnote v13 it's awesome
Sent from out of earth from a far, far galaxy!

chuko303 said:
I'm on 4.4 only international roms I've flashed was 4.4 want to try others one I'm currently on is xnote v13 it's awesome
Sent from out of earth from a far, far galaxy!
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Agreed!
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1

n900t to n9005
if i flash n9005 special flash in n900t this phone will be region unlock could i use an european sim inside ?

c.vadim said:
if i flash n9005 special flash in n900t this phone will be region unlock could i use an european sim inside ?
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Are you already install N9005 to N900t. Is that work

Does knox gets tripped by flashing a N9005 rom on the N900T? Or the N900T modem/kernel afterwards?
Thanks

Dhat Boi Swerve said:
I successfully flashed xnote rom for sm-n9005 on tmobile note 3. Just make sure you use the compulsion kernel.
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Good news! I try this but I can not successfully flashed.

I am having same phone N900T and i want to install srock rom for N9005 is there any way i can please tell me steps for it

vaibhavj007 said:
I am having same phone N900T and i want to install srock rom for N9005 is there any way i can please tell me steps for it
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This may help you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703229
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[Q] OTA update, kies

Hello folks,
New to N7100, just got one out of the box with this info:
Product Code: MWD
PDA: N7100XXDMC3
CSC: N7100OJVDMC1
MODEM: N7100XXDLK7
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sure it is still on 4.1.2
so according to sammobile, there is a 4.3 update for my product code since December.
OTA and Kies tells that I have the latest version installed.
im puuure stock...
(sure i know about odin....) but im wondering why it would not update normally?
am i missing something with this device?
thx in advance
Samer
EDIT: Oooops sorry Mod please move it to the right section...

Note 2 sure will satisfy you.
For now don't update yet , read about 4.3 and Knox, later decide if you want to update.
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samersh72 said:
Hello folks,
New to N7100, just got one out of the box with this info:
sure it is still on 4.1.2
so according to sammobile, there is a 4.3 update for my product code since December.
OTA and Kies tells that I have the latest version installed.
im puuure stock...
(sure i know about odin....) but im wondering why it would not update normally?
am i missing something with this device?
thx in advance
Samer
EDIT: Oooops sorry Mod please move it to the right section...
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reboot on download mode and tell us what is written there.
or follow this guide and update with kies

note2nooby said:
Note 2 sure will satisfy you.
For now don't update yet , read about 4.3 and Knox, later decide if you want to update.
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no intentions to root...
cosmyndemeter said:
reboot on download mode and tell us what is written there.
or follow this guide and update with kies
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everything is official
no traces for knox

samersh72 said:
everything is official
no traces for knox
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try the given guide or do a factory reset and see if OTA works

cosmyndemeter said:
try the given guide or do a factory reset and see if OTA works
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i will give it a try..
if it didnt work, my only way is with odin
is it safe to flash another 4.3 firmware than my product code (region) without facing imei/connectivity issues like sometimes happen with an s4?
thx
regards

samersh72 said:
i will give it a try..
if it didnt work, my only way is with odin
is it safe to flash another 4.3 firmware than my product code (region) without facing imei/connectivity issues like sometimes happen with an s4?
thx
regards
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flash with odin a stock official firmware 4.3 (that you want) and is safe

[Q] G928A AT&T Debrand ROM Doubt

Hey guys! I've got this G928A from AT&T, it's stock and stuck on 5.1.1 . I would like to know if there would be any problem if I flashed through ODIN a G928G ROM ?
This would be the one I would like to flash:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G928G/ARO/
Thanks and appreciate your help!

philohtc said:
Hey guys! I've got this G928A from AT&T, it's stock and stuck on 5.1.1 . I would like to know if there would be any problem if I flashed through ODIN a G928G ROM ?
This would be the one I would like to flash:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G928G/ARO/
Thanks and appreciate your help!
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If you want an expensive paperweight, then by all means go ahead.
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Maxninja said:
If you want an expensive paperweight, then by all means go ahead.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Hahah to be honest I'm used to HTC devices which letters don't make differences just matters of its CDMA or GSM model, my last Samsung device was an s2 and s4.
Which ROM do you recommend for this G928A? Need it only to be stock and bloatware free (debranded). Thanks for your warning! Haha

philohtc said:
Hahah to be honest I'm used to HTC devices which letters don't make differences just matters of its CDMA or GSM model, my last Samsung device was an s2 and s4.
Which ROM do you recommend for this G928A? Need it only to be stock and bloatware free (debranded). Thanks for your warning! Haha
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::sigh::
You can't install any "ROMS" on G928A because the device is LOCKED and AT&T will (probably) never unlock it.
In regards to Odin: you *can* odin back to a previous software update *but* if the phone is on marshmallow 6.1+( and above) you *can not* odin back to previous update; you're stuck on marshmallow. Furthermore, you *can not* install a different device Odin files onto G928A through Odin, if so, you'll have a bricked phone; paperweight.
philohtc said:
Hahah to be honest I'm used to HTC devices which letters don't make differences just matters of its CDMA or GSM model, my last Samsung device was an s2 and s4.
Which ROM do you recommend for this G928A? Need it only to be stock and bloatware free (debranded). Thanks for your warning! Haha
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philohtc said:
Hey guys! I've got this G928A from AT&T, it's stock and stuck on 5.1.1 . I would like to know if there would be any problem if I flashed through ODIN a G928G ROM ?
This would be the one I would like to flash:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G928G/ARO/
Thanks and appreciate your help!
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i too wanna know that

rahulje9 said:
i too wanna know that
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none of the rom in the link will work. G928A is the device's model name. G928G is not.

vista1984 said:
none of the rom in the link will work. G928A is the device's model name. G928G is not.
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i know that.just wanted to know is it possible to do so.
and do you know which is the RCS messaging app in G928A

rahulje9 said:
i know that.just wanted to know is it possible to do so.
and do you know which is the RCS messaging app in G928A
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rcs messaging app is the default messaging app.

vista1984 said:
rcs messaging app is the default messaging app.
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How to disable that?