What would happen if i flashed a firmware which isn't the same as my region, e.g i live in Egypt, what would happen if i flashed the firmware of Europe?
Omar_Moustafa said:
What would happen if i flashed a firmware which isn't the same as my region, e.g i live in Egypt, what would happen if i flashed the firmware of Europe?
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I do not think too much problem would be there as long as same version of phones firmware you are using. However language might be an issue if English is a problem for you.
I still not recommend to do that. However I am using Pakisthan firmware which is superior that Indian firmware. I live in India.
KSKHH said:
I do not think too much problem would be there as long as same version of phones firmware you are using. However language might be an issue if English is a problem for you.
I still not recommend to do that. However I am using Pakisthan firmware which is superior that Indian firmware. I live in India.
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When I had my galaxy s 1 and I was flashing different ROMs some of them caused me to lose imei and the network was not working. I would rather wait for the update or write down your current firmware version and keep a backup om your PC. Be aware you can't downgrade if you flash KK. This comes from a guy who used to have obsessive flashing of custom ROMs disease (or OFCRD)
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KSKHH said:
I do not think too much problem would be there as long as same version of phones firmware you are using. However language might be an issue if English is a problem for you.
I still not recommend to do that. However I am using Pakisthan firmware which is superior that Indian firmware. I live in India.
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I am 100% sure samsung won't update my firmware, and English isn't a problem at all.
cr4zy.b0y said:
When I had my galaxy s 1 and I was flashing different ROMs some of them caused me to lose imei and the network was not working. I would rather wait for the update or write down your current firmware version and keep a backup om your PC. Be aware you can't downgrade if you flash KK. This comes from a guy who used to have obsessive flashing of custom ROMs disease (or OFCRD)
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I had the same disease as I was changing roms on my ex phone nearly every couple of days, and isn't there any way to flash jellybean again if kitkat caused problems??
Edit: actually there is no way to downgrade from a knox firmware which I find very stupid
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I have a Galaxy Ace Plus, GT S7500, and the rest of the details:
Android: 2.3.6
Baseband: S7500XXLC3
Kernel: 2.6.38.6
Build #: GINGERBREAD.XXLC3
Currently, the firmware is filled with Virgin Mobile crap, I want to install a stock rom that is BRANDLESS.
I went through all the steps yesterday using a rom of exactly the same PDA/Baseband, and unsurprisingly it was also Virgin branded also, so I went through the trouble of doing this and ended up with the same firmware...
According to Sammobile, my only UK choices are: VIR, VOD, BTU or VOP.
Vir is Virgin, Vod is Vodafone. What do the others mean? Does it matter if it's from another country?
I need a brandless firmware, and Sammobile don't tell me explicitly if they are so.
Ugh, so much that I am not entirely clear on.
I hate how confusing this is and how much guesswork is involved with these things. I'd just like some clear instructions that I can follow.
...Someone experienced - please go to Sammobile.com and recommend me a firmware.
Thanks.
Try this http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=5938
all firmwares on sammobile are branded that's why we use custom roms to get rid of these things shortly you have to install a custom rom
IMHO,
It's better to try some ROM in Android Development thread your device to know the best suit to you
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monkeywithbanana said:
Try this http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=5938
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ruscan.calin said:
all firmwares on sammobile are branded that's why we use custom roms to get rid of these things shortly you have to install a custom rom
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qprof said:
IMHO,
It's better to try some ROM in Android Development thread your device to know the best suit to you
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Sorry, I don't like / trust custom firmware.
I don't believe it's impossible to acquire a brandless firmware. I've seen them! (as in I've seen a sim-free Galaxy Ace Plus which is un branded with Virgin, Vodafone etc.)
I will try installing the firmware suggested by monkeywithbanana.
I don't believe there isn't an obvious solution to this. I've seen guides online on how to install brand free firmware, this is surely something XDA users are familiar with...
Monkey. It worked!
I saw the samsung logo instead of my virgin logo and that made me happy
Then I saw what looked like hebrew glyphs and became worried. But then I changed the language and everything works fine
Thanks!
Is it just me that finds this "feature" extremely annoying?
I wish there was a way to fix the browser brightness to simply follow the brightness of the system.
Does anyone know of a mod/fix/hack that can be applied to work around it please?
I have googled it but can't seem to find anyone else moaning about it so it must be just me.
I know that it's possible to install ant other browser to get round it but the built in browser seems quite quick compared to anything else i've tried so it would be nice to use it if possible.
Do u on JB or GB?
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Sorry, good point. I am on gingerbread. Am rooted already if that helps.
GB's stock browser isnt smooth enough. I advice you to flash JB but if you dont, download one browser from google play. I think we can't change that. It annoyed me too when i was on gb too but we cant do nothing without downloading another browser
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Cheers, I have been thinking about flashing JB, but as I'm in the UK it's not available in my region. I was concerned about CSC settings. If I flash one from a different region I may not be able to select UK English or correct carrier settings and so on.
Clivectmob said:
Cheers, I have been thinking about flashing JB, but as I'm in the UK it's not available in my region. I was concerned about CSC settings. If I flash one from a different region I may not be able to select UK English or correct carrier settings and so on.
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If you worry about the language... There are nearly all languages available.
But if you don't want to flash JB, you can choose a browser from play store.
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Clivectmob said:
Cheers, I have been thinking about flashing JB, but as I'm in the UK it's not available in my region. I was concerned about CSC settings. If I flash one from a different region I may not be able to select UK English or correct carrier settings and so on.
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You can flash JB without any language problems.
I live in the UK and I'm using JB MC8 on the 3uk network.
No problems with that.
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Thanks for the replies. Sorry didn't get back sooner but had a long day today.
I have now flashed the leaked JB firmware mb4 I think it was, must say, much improved over the GB firmware. Not sure if I'm gonna go any further with it as yet. Will see how it goes. Is there much improvement with the MC8 over MB4?
Which actual ROM did you flash? Is it stock or a modded ROM? I am also on 3 in the UK
Clivectmob said:
Thanks for the replies. Sorry didn't get back sooner but had a long day today.
I have now flashed the leaked JB firmware mb4 I think it was, must say, much improved over the GB firmware. Not sure if I'm gonna go any further with it as yet. Will see how it goes. Is there much improvement with the MC8 over MB4?
Which actual ROM did you flash? Is it stock or a modded ROM? I am also on 3 in the UK
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MC8 is better. but if you flash MC8 kernel over MB4 it is almost same:
MB4+kyrillosV7b+MC8 kernel = MC8+Italian Job
+Supercharger V6 and deleted bloatwares
Ah! Thanks. Might do a little search for that kernel then. I have noticed it seems to lag a bit occasionally, but on the whole it's pretty good. I assume its just an Odin flash as normal then
Sorry if this question has already been answered but I have been looking in the forums and couldn't find exactly what i want.
From what I have found, there is an international version and a carrier version of the note 2.
I got my phone from EE (uk mobile carrier) and have removed the simlock by getting the code from them and now using the phone on Three mobile (another uk mobile carrier). But the problem is that its settings are still there like their website bookmark cannot be deleted and I have their recommended apps in the google play store.
I am guessing that the firmware version is also tied to when ever EE releases it. So i was thinking if its possible to make my mobile switch to the international firmware release. Which seems to be the first to get the latest of Samsung updates.
Is such a thing possible, if so is it worth it? and can any one tell me how to do it.
thank you in advance.
Just flash a Stock ROM via Odin PC.
Here is a useful guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
What is the model number if its not n7100 dint flash it you will be trouble if you provide the model number then we could help you
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aukhan said:
What is the model number if its not n7100 dint flash it you will be trouble if you provide the model number then we could help you
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I have the GT-N7105
Build JZO54K.N7105XXDMB2
Baseband version N7105BVDLL3
Hope this information is good,
edit: Memphis_ link is helpful i think i will try it out there is the N7105 section. One question once i flash the stock rom will I get updates from samsung or will I have to update it manually whenever an update is available
Thank you again for helping
Matazal said:
I have the GT-N7105
Build JZO54K.N7105XXDMB2
Baseband version N7105BVDLL3
Hope this information is good,
edit: Memphis_ link is helpful i think i will try it out there is the N7105 section. One question once i flash the stock rom will I get updates from samsung or will I have to update it manually whenever an update is available
Thank you again for helping
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STOCK ROM FOR N7105 FOUND HERE
Thanks to Dr.Ketan.
Hi,
I wonder if my Note 2 will be offered a taste of 4.4.2 KitKat? My phone had been stuck on 4.1.2 for ages. Could someone please advice? Many thanks!:crying:
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My phone had been stuck on 4.1.2 for ages.
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Have you tried searching sammobile.com for the latest firmware in your area?
Or you could try custom roms from the development area. ^.^
Goodluck.
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Try latest rom from sammobile or custom one from forum. Its france rpm but it will work on your area too.
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drker said:
Try latest rom from sammobile or custom one from forum. Its france rpm but it will work on your area too.
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Hi,
I would prefer to permanently change the CSC so I could update firmware through KIEW in the future. Actually I live in Cambodia, the shop I bought this phone cheated me said that phone is warranty set. Then only I found out it is not. I am so pissed that my phone is stuck with 4.1.2 till now that is why I would like to have the CSC changed. Can someone please help me guide me step by step on how to do it. My phone is non rooted. Also I attach my phone current CSC (check through CheckFus App). Many thanks in advance. :good:
cypherlwind said:
Hi,
I would prefer to permanently change the CSC so I could update firmware through KIEW in the future. Actually I live in Cambodia, the shop I bought this phone cheated me said that phone is warranty set. Then only I found out it is not. I am so pissed that my phone is stuck with 4.1.2 till now that is why I would like to have the CSC changed. Can someone please help me guide me step by step on how to do it. My phone is non rooted. Also I attach my phone current CSC (check through CheckFus App). Many thanks in advance. :good:
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Flash indian firmware. They are the first to get updates.
And when updating from 4.1.2 to 4.3 or 4.4.2 you should make a factory reset in recovery because they change storage location.
For best result after a flash i recommend you make a backup of your internal memory and flash the Indian firmware then make a factory reset.
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mezo91 said:
Flash indian firmware. They are the first to get updates.
And when updating from 4.1.2 to 4.3 or 4.4.2 you should make a factory reset in recovery because they change storage location.
For best result after a flash i recommend you make a backup of your internal memory and flash the Indian firmware then make a factory reset.
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Hi,
I have some doubts:
1) I still remember I saw some post stating that after flashing a stock rom, factory reset will change the CSC?
2 Is Chinese language available on India firmware?
Many thanks!
Update
Hi
I bought note 2 GT-N7100 from Dubai... but i Reside in India... and i don recive any system updates here....please help
wen i got the phone it had 4.2 jelly bean... later i waited for 8 months yet no update had come so i gave my cell to a cousin whos working in dubai and there it got a 4.3 update..... now again my phone is in India... and i dont recieve any updates..... i contacted the Indian samsung service centers but they said its not possible to update your phone from here....as you have purchased from different country..... now when i contacted Dubai samsung Support they asked me for IMEI no....and when i provied that they said that your Device is not registered in our country its of Uzbekistan so you contact them.... they said wen cant help u if u need to update u need to update it frm the region wer u hv purchased it.....
can any tell me how can i update my firmware without traveling to uzbekistan and without rooting it?
Hello guys,
As the title says i purchase Samsung A70 from Vodafone Netherlands but when i look at the update it says A705FNXXU1ASE4 which is may build,
Any option to install firmware from different countries ?
Kcetin20 said:
Hello guys,
As the title says i purchase Samsung A70 from Vodafone Netherlands but when i look at the update it says A705FNXXU1ASE4 which is may build,
Any option to install firmware from different countries ?
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I received July update only through Samsung Switch on PC.
Connect your device to a PC and run Samsung Switch, it should give you an update.
SniperLolz said:
I received July update only through Samsung Switch on PC.
Connect your device to a PC and run Samsung Switch, it should give you an update.
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Nope no update, isn't it possible to flash different country with odin ? i remember i flashed a lot when i did have my samsung s4 mini and updated that tool also.
Kcetin20 said:
isn't it possible to flash different country with odin ?
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Don't know.
I do not know how it behaves with other countries. I have changed with the German A70 of the Telekom to the free firmware. For Vodafone there is still no new firmware. You could try the PHN software for Netherlands. But if it does not work you can not go back until Vodafone releases a newer firmware than the current one. Everything at your own risk. Just look at sammobile.
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fenie said:
I do not know how it behaves with other countries. I have changed with the German A70 of the Telekom to the free firmware. For Vodafone there is still no new firmware. You could try the PHN software for Netherlands. But if it does not work you can not go back until Vodafone releases a newer firmware than the current one. Everything at your own risk. Just look at sammobile.
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Which free firmaware, and how do you flash (change) the firmware?
Don't expect regular monthly updates as the A series is only scheduled for quarterly updates
It came however in the free firmware without Branding already 2 new updates. while Vodafone and Telekom have not rolled out yet. In these updates, the camera and the fingerprint scanner has been improved.
You can load the firmware at Sammobile and flash with Odin.
However, at your own risk.
Somehow Samsung is strange anyway. There are newer firmware in India and Iraq than in Europe.
fenie said:
It came however in the free firmware without Branding already 2 new updates. while Vodafone and Telekom have not rolled out yet. In these updates, the camera and the fingerprint scanner has been improved.
You can load the firmware at Sammobile and flash with Odin.
However, at your own risk.
Somehow Samsung is strange anyway. There are newer firmware in India and Iraq than in Europe.
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Yea i flashed lol,
i use this file,
https://gb1.androidfilehost.com/dl/...55812/6006931924117929225/A705FNXXU3ASG6.zip?
booted up so far
Which firmware did you flash? Your link is dead. Does the phone work now?
fenie said:
Which firmware did you flash? Your link is dead. Does the phone work now?
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Phone works fine other then charging i think ????? not sure
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117929225 this is what i flashed
Kcetin20 said:
Phone works fine other then charging i think ????? not sure
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117929225 this is what i flashed
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What kind of problems do you have with charging from the battery?
For which country is the firmware actually meant that you have linked?
fenie said:
Which firmware did you flash? Your link is dead. Does the phone work now?
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fenie said:
What kind of problems do you have with charging from the battery?
For which country is the firmware actually meant that you have linked?
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Well the charging is slow af, even ampere app shows max curr 1.200mA might switch back because i am curious now.
For the country i am not sure which one it is. doesn't even state it
Charging does not seem to go faster. I still have the firmware with security 01.05. Installed.
Kcetin20 said:
Well the charging is slow af, even ampere app shows max curr 1.200mA might switch back because i am curious now.
For the country i am not sure which one it is. doesn't even state it
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Is it possible to set German as language in ROM? That's actually for Iraq.
In which country do you live? Does LTE work with this firmware?
fenie said:
Is it possible to set German as language in ROM? That's actually for Iraq.
In which country do you live? Does LTE work with this firmware?
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It should be possible to set on German,
I live in Netherlands LTE works fine.
But i don't understand this Changelist status anywhere we can see the info about it ?
Kcetin20 said:
It should be possible to set on German,
I live in Netherlands LTE works fine.
But i don't understand this Changelist status anywhere we can see the info about it ?
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I found the firmware there:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a70/firmware/SM-A705FN/MID/download/A705FNXXU3ASG6/283359/
However, this firmware is also valid for other countries. Seems to work well in Holland as well.
In which language is the phone started the first time after flashing? You have flashed the firmware with Odin?
fenie said:
I found the firmware there:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a70/firmware/SM-A705FN/MID/download/A705FNXXU3ASG6/283359/
However, this firmware is also valid for other countries. Seems to work well in Holland as well.
In which language is the phone started the first time after flashing? You have flashed the firmware with Odin?
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Yeah every firmware is valid on this phone, i just flashed Russian one which got the update first,
English UK was present but i choose English USA
Kcetin20 said:
It should be possible to set on German,
I live in Netherlands LTE works fine.
But i don't understand this Changelist status anywhere we can see the info about it ?
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Kcetin20 said:
Yeah every firmware is valid on this phone, i just flashed Russian one which got the update first,
English UK was present but i choose English USA
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But you can not flash an older version with Odin, right? Then you always get an error message. Or is it possible to work around that? The binary must always be higher or equal.
XXU2
XXS2
Smaller does not work, right?
fenie said:
But you can not flash an older version with Odin, right? Then you always get an error message. Or is it possible to work around that? The binary must always be higher or equal.
XXU2
XXS2
Smaller does not work, right?
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You can, i flashed back to netherlands and directly to Russian one after.