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correct region?

Hello! I planning to flash a newer version of my android
don't know what region I should choose
things you need to know:
device: samsung galaxy S4 mini (GT-I9195)
I'm from Sweden
note: looking for correct region for my country... also would be great if you can give me the link for correct fw
thank you!

Sooux said:
Hello! I planning to flash a newer version of my android
don't know what region I should choose
things you need to know:
device: samsung galaxy S4 mini (GT-I9195)
I'm from Sweden
note: looking for correct region for my country... also would be great if you can give me the link for correct fw
thank you!
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Check the installed firmware version under "Settings --> About phone", post the version here and I can get you the link for the latest available firmware.

LS.xD said:
Check the installed firmware version under "Settings --> About phone", post the version here and I can get you the link for the latest available firmware.
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current Android version: 4.2.2
baseband version: I9195XXUBNB3

Sooux said:
current Android version: 4.2.2
baseband version: I9195XXUBNB3
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Thats not specific enough as too many regions with the same firmware version are available. You can use Phone INFO - Samsung to read out
region code / country
Latest official Android is 4.4.2
firmware I9195XXUCNK1 can be flashed (instaled) using ODIN.

LS.xD said:
Check the installed firmware version under "Settings --> About phone", post the version here and I can get you the link for the latest available firmware.
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Model number SCH-I435L
Baseband version I435LWWUBNK1
Build number KOT49H.I435LWWUBNK1
Hardware version I435L.05
Would you help find the stock rom that can be flashed with odin?

blackrabit said:
Model number SCH-I435L
Baseband version I435LWWUBNK1
Build number KOT49H.I435LWWUBNK1
Hardware version I435L.05
Would you help find the stock rom that can be flashed with odin?
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I can't find any valuable informations about your device. SCH-I435 is Verizon's S4 mini. Which carrier is the I435L?

Sooux said:
Hello! I planning to flash a newer version of my android
don't know what region I should choose
things you need to know:
device: samsung galaxy S4 mini (GT-I9195)
I'm from Sweden
note: looking for correct region for my country... also would be great if you can give me the link for correct fw
thank you!
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1. In ONE ROM you have MORE THAN ONE COUNTRY
2. By flashing rom, recovery, rooting the phone it is possible to loose warranty or bricking the phone.
3. You can follow these steps:
- Download the rom (firmware) acording to your country from samfirmware or sam-updates websiet.
example 1: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9195/SWC/
example 2: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9195/AUT/
In that Rom there will also be country like HU, DE, IT, FR and so on.
The software/rom will "take" the CSC for choosing if is a O2 or an ITM or Vodaphone or Verizon etc. after flashing it.
So, you need to change CSC, if you wish to swich from IT to DE for example, and that CSC to be contained into the ROM.
But to change CSC you need root, as far as I can see.
Read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751192
section " - How to change CSC? "
I hope it helps.

You will not have any problem flashing different region.
Mine was panama Latin America, but I've flashed Russia, India, Germany, different carrier for my country and all worked fine.

LS.xD said:
I can't find any valuable informations about your device. SCH-I435 is Verizon's S4 mini. Which carrier is the I435L?
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It appeared in samsung's official website and seems to be sold without contract.
It has almost the same hardware to I435.

blackrabit said:
It appeared in samsung's official website and seems to be sold without contract.
It has almost the same hardware to I435.
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The phone is not listed as SCH-I435L. The firmware version on Samsung's website is SCH-I435ZKAXAR, search engine shows I435"L"... in title but its not listed anywhere on the Samsung website. If you click on "retailer" online or locally you won't get listed any shops selling this model. The common sources for Samsung firmware don't provide any downloads. Its as the phone doesn't exist. Only option left is to contact Samsung's customer care.

It doesn't matter which region you choose.

LS.xD said:
The phone is not listed as SCH-I435L. The firmware version on Samsung's website is SCH-I435ZKAXAR, search engine shows I435"L"... in title but its not listed anywhere on the Samsung website. If you click on "retailer" online or locally you won't get listed any shops selling this model. The common sources for Samsung firmware don't provide any downloads. Its as the phone doesn't exist. Only option left is to contact Samsung's customer care.
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Maybe contacting samsung's customer care is ultimate way. The i435L does exist cuz I abtained the firmware version from an ebay's seller.

i found a correct rom but...
The rom has same version i got now (4.2.2)... will something happen if I flash a rom that has same version?

Support for 4G LTE 2600(7)

Hi.
I've purchased a ZE551ml in Taiwan, here in Chile we use 4GLTE 2600(7), the TW version doesn't support that band, I've flashed the latest firmware, and now the version is "LRX21V.WW-ASUS_Z00A-2.13.40.13_20150401-8390_USER044030427_201501060109", this means I'm in the WW firmaware version? If not what can I do, and add support for 4GLTE in 2600(7) band?
Thanks for your help.

It is my understanding you will need to purchase a WW or US version to get band 7 support. The WW version in France should be released soon. No word on the US version.

I am not sure if there are different versions of ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (as for the hardware). I bought the ZE551ML from Taiwan about 2 weeks ago. It came with a WW firmware & I am living in Romania (so Europe). I did had some issues with LTE even after the last OTA update (the network kept dropping again and again). I solved the issues! For me, I only had to change the phone's ATP settings with the ones required by my network operator (Settings -> Wireless & Networks category -> More -> Cellular networks -> Access Point Names). Now I don't have any issue. Maybe you could try to find what settings are required by your network operator.

Thank you for saying this. I also have a TW ZenFone 2 and it came with WW firmware. I thought it was a mistake.

ddfault said:
Thank you for saying this. I also have a TW ZenFone 2 and it came with WW firmware. I thought it was a mistake.
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Although it's WW, it's not the same build as real WW model.
I also have Zenfone 2 TW version. Re-flashed it to WW just to make it more generic.

sorg said:
Although it's WW, it's not the same build as real WW model.
I also have Zenfone 2 TW version. Re-flashed it to WW just to make it more generic.
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Yeah, true. There is, for example, an asian-market game-store app, pre-installed. Even though my phone came in with a WW firmware, I chose to flash it with the WW ROM from their website (I thought it would have been a more light version with no 3rd-party apps like Kindle, TripAdvisor, etc...but it's the same )

My phone is working with 3G, and network APN are well recognized. Only have problem with 4G. I think the hardware must support all bands, it's a feature of the chipset. So I hope that with a different version of the firmware fue 4G could work.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA Free mobile app

afrugone said:
My phone is working with 3G, and network APN are well recognized. Only have problem with 4G. I think the hardware must support all bands, it's a feature of the chipset. So I hope that with a different version of the firmware fue 4G could work.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA Free mobile app
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For me, the APN was recognized, as well...but I had to make some changes in some names. I hope you will get yout problem solved, somehow.

ddfault said:
Thank you for saying this. I also have a TW ZenFone 2 and it came with WW firmware. I thought it was a mistake.
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How do you figure out if your Zenfone 2 is TW version if I may ask?

menbaosusu said:
How do you figure out if your Zenfone 2 is TW version if I may ask?
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On the box check C.P/N barcode. Last two letters TW means Taiwan version.
Also, Taiwan version when bootы first time, suggests Chinese Traditional language by default.

Change FIrmware???
I keep reading different people saying: "I had CN firmware so I flashed WW firmware ...." while on the Asus site, from where I got the firmwares, says "DO NOT FLASH FIRMWARE OF DIFFERENT SKU VERSIONS" ... it explains further "CN SKU should flash CN firmware".
Can someone lead me in the right direction and tell me how to flash my CN version to WW version? Do I just flash the WW firmware off of Asus's site?

here is the bands it shut support from the differend versions
UMTS/WCDMA/TD-SCDMA/TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE
Data Rate:
HSPA+: UL 5.76 / DL 42 Mbps
DC-HSPA+: UL 5.76 / DL 42 Mbps
LTE Cat4:UL 50 / DL 150 Mbps
2G :
EDGE/GPRS/GSM :
850/900/1800/1900,
3G :
WCDMA :
850/900/1900/2100
TD-SCDMA: (CN/IN Only)
1900 ~ 2100
4G :
FDD-LTE: (TW)
2100MHz(1)/1900MHz(2)/1800MHz(3)/1700MHz AWS(4)/850MHz(5)/900MHz(8)/700MHz(28)
FDD-LTE: (WW)
2100MHz(1)/1900MHz(2)/1800MHz(3)/1700MHz AWS(4)/850MHz(5)/2600MHz(7)/900MHz(8)/800MHz(20)
FDD-LTE: (US)
2100MHz(1)/1900MHz(2)/1800MHz(3)/1700MHz AWS(4)/850MHz(5)/2600MHz(7)/900MHz(8)/700MHz(17)/800MHz(20)
FDD-LTE: (CN/IN)
2100MHz(1)/1800MHz(3)
TDD-LTE: (CN/IN)
2600MHz(38)/1900MHz(39)/1900MHz(40)/1900MHz(41)

It seems that installing a different region firmware will work, but the bands won't. However, i know that the ZenFone 2 uses the same LTE modem in all these ZE551ML devices (Intel XMM 7262 Slim Modem—LTE Advanced). But this modem may come in 2 variants (not sure). I contacted Intel and Asus for more info regarding this. I know that there was an issue with Galaxy S5, for example, where some bands weren't allowed by default (market related), even though the phone supported them.

Flashing firmware from different region won't change supported 4G bands. Bands support relies on region of phone, which is defined in SFI (it's simpler version of ACPI found in PC) OEM1 table, and it's not touched by flashing procedure.
Although, it may be possible to spoof HW region in kernel. But it requires unlocked bootloader.
There may be another way to unlock bands: copy one region specific file set to another region set, but it may not work. This method doesn't require unlocked bootloader.
BTW, there is one more region not mentioned above, called FULL. So, according to name, it should support frequencies from all regions.

sorg said:
Flashing firmware from different region won't change supported 4G bands. Bands support relies on region of phone, which is defined in SFI (it's simpler version of ACPI found in PC) OEM1 table, and it's not touched by flashing procedure.
Although, it may be possible to spoof HW region in kernel. But it requires unlocked bootloader.
There may be another way to unlock bands: copy one region specific file set to another region set, but it may not work. This method doesn't require unlocked bootloader.
BTW, there is one more region not mentioned above, called FULL. So, according to name, it should support frequencies from all regions.
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well now i got mine
an mine is an cn version
but the funny part is that it say ww in firmware
an yes i got LTE connection were i live
an my provider use 800/1800/2600

Taking a look at the recovery last_log file, the latest WW_ZE551ML_2.15.40.10_20150425 firmware include quite a few ifwi Image FW versions:
ifwi: 0002.50E6
ifwi: 0002.00E6
ifwi: 0005.00E6
ifwi: 0088.0163
ifwi: 0094.0171
ifwi: 1002.10E6
IFWI FW Major version numbers (the first four) have to match before it will flash the firmware.
I suspect these may be the different regional modems in our device, but allows ASUS to push a single firmware.

ddfault said:
Taking a look at the recovery last_log file, the latest WW_ZE551ML_2.15.40.10_20150425 firmware include quite a few ifwi Image FW versions:
ifwi: 0002.50E6
ifwi: 0002.00E6
ifwi: 0005.00E6
ifwi: 0088.0163
ifwi: 0094.0171
ifwi: 1002.10E6
IFWI FW Major version numbers (the first four) have to match before it will flash the firmware.
I suspect these may be the different regional modems in our device, but allows ASUS to push a single firmware.
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There are exactly 6 ifwi_ files in ifwi.zip inside the ROM package. But I can't figure out their versions... Maybe we can flash an ifwi with different major version with xFSTK Downloader?
EDIT: Finally got something...
0002.00E6 ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1.bin
1002.10E6 ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-DBG.bin
0005.00E6 ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-DSDA.bin
0002.50E6 ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-SIL.bin
0088.0163 ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze550ml.bin
0094.0171 ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze551ml.bin
Version checking tool here: https://github.com/updateing/IFWIVersionDump

doing so can we change modem region and available lte bands?
updateing said:
There are exactly 6 ifwi_ files in ifwi.zip inside the ROM package. But I can't figure out their versions... Maybe we can flash an ifwi with different major version with xFSTK Downloader?
EDIT: Finally got something...
0002.00E6 ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1.bin
1002.10E6 ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-DBG.bin
0005.00E6 ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-DSDA.bin
0002.50E6 ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-SIL.bin
0088.0163 ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze550ml.bin
0094.0171 ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze551ml.bin
Version checking tool here: https://github.com/updateing/IFWIVersionDump
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quejo said:
doing so can we change modem region and available lte bands?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60300214&postcount=14
Maybe not. (I'm wondering if -DBG version allows unsigned kernels, like unlocked bootloader, and if phone will recognize it)

updateing said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60300214&postcount=14
Maybe not. (I'm wondering if -DBG version allows unsigned kernels, like unlocked bootloader, and if phone will recognize it)
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I don't hope much. There are 2 different ifwi binaries:
Code:
ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze550ml.bin
ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze551ml.bin
But only one DBG version.
It means, DBG version is for special DEBUG device, with probably special hardware config, neither ZE550ML nor ZE551ML.
It's possible, that ZE551ML and ZE550ML are the same at bootloader stage where existing differences are not touched. But if there is some initialization or even access of device specific config, then wrong bootloader will eventually brick device.
For some unknown reason ASUS choose not to hardlock write access to boot block. It's only "soft locked". It means, with root access you can enable write access and then using dd, you can re-flash boot block. Btw, boot block (IFWI) is written not as-is. Updater reads some kind of settings/config from existing boot block, then copies it to new boot block and then writes it back to flash.
So, it's extremely dangerous to mess with boot block flashing!

HELP w/ ZE551ML - Z00ADB China Variant Root+Change to WW FW with all 4G frequencies?

Hi
I just bought a ZenFone2 yesterday. It's a China/India variant
Code:
[B][U]551ML Z00_ADB[/U][/B]
- (4GB RAM + 16 GB Internal + 1.8Ghz CPU).
Because it's a "grey import" there's no manufacturor's warranty with it (unless I fly to China) - so I'm gonna get to modding this. Now I've been doing it for years with my previous HTC One and Galaxy S3..
However, this Asus Zen seems to be "too commonly named"... the variants, the different versions.. many of them ZE551ML - yet specs different. In fact it took me 5 minutes just to find this one I bought on any website at all (cuz usually the 1.8Ghz version is supposed to carry 2GB RAM)..
Anyway- sorry to drift off topic - I need a quick/easy link to the right files to turn this into a WW version with all 4G channels open hopefully.
It's currently on Android 5.0 and baseband 2.something...
I don't really want to experiment too much because it's my first upgrade in 4 yrs...
So ideally - I'd be asking anyone familiar with this specific variant to point me in the right direction..
Bootloader/Root
FW Upgrade
WWE Variant
Kernel
MM/Noug (I'd go with AICP but ZenUI does offer some cool stuff)
Very familiar with adb commands and stuff - I've been modding apps and kernels for a long time. *Not*Coder* though.
TIA
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ryankabir said:
Hi
I just bought a ZenFone2 yesterday. It's a China/India variant
Code:
[B][U]551ML Z00_ADB[/U][/B]
- (4GB RAM + 16 GB Internal + 1.8Ghz CPU).
Because it's a "grey import" there's no manufacturor's warranty with it (unless I fly to China) - so I'm gonna get to modding this. Now I've been doing it for years with my previous HTC One and Galaxy S3..
However, this Asus Zen seems to be "too commonly named"... the variants, the different versions.. many of them ZE551ML - yet specs different. In fact it took me 5 minutes just to find this one I bought on any website at all (cuz usually the 1.8Ghz version is supposed to carry 2GB RAM)..
Anyway- sorry to drift off topic - I need a quick/easy link to the right files to turn this into a WW version with all 4G channels open hopefully.
It's currently on Android 5.0 and baseband 2.something...
I don't really want to experiment too much because it's my first upgrade in 4 yrs...
So ideally - I'd be asking anyone familiar with this specific variant to point me in the right direction..
Bootloader/Root
FW Upgrade
WWE Variant
Kernel
MM/Noug (I'd go with AICP but ZenUI does offer some cool stuff)
Very familiar with adb commands and stuff - I've been modding apps and kernels for a long time. *Not*Coder* though.
TIA
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WW version do not opens all Bands of 4G. tell me which particular band you want to use or u need?

sukhwant717 said:
WW version do not opens all Bands of 4G. tell me which particular band you want to use or u need?
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Okay - But this variant has only one Chinese band. I travel a lot (and live in UK) so I'd need EU + North America + India/Bangladesh -
-- Would be able to answer the rest of my question please? -- (the official asus site has only Lollipop in CN variant SKU, WW has Android M but Japan variant is even newer (Dec 2016) - Shall I grab those or....? I need to fully unlock/crack this open as I will be modding into Nougat soon from Cyano/AiCP

ryankabir said:
Okay - But this variant has only one Chinese band. I travel a lot (and live in UK) so I'd need EU + North America + India/Bangladesh -
-- Would be able to answer the rest of my question please? -- (the official asus site has only Lollipop in CN variant SKU, WW has Android M but Japan variant is even newer (Dec 2016) - Shall I grab those or....? I need to fully unlock/crack this open as I will be modding into Nougat soon from Cyano/AiCP
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as i mentioned earlier none of the firmware will open all the frequencies.
TW version will open band 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,18,19,28
WW version will use 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20
US version 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20
CN version 1,20 on FDD and 38,39,40,41 on TDD
and you can choose any of above version of firmware. to change the firmware you must get RAW firmware of your desired version and flash it via Fastboot commands. there are other ways to do so like flashing ifwi and boot files then updating via zip.. but raw is the most safe method. as there are lot of chances you may brick your device..

sukhwant717 said:
as i mentioned earlier none of the firmware will open all the frequencies.
TW version will open band 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,18,19,28
WW version will use 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20
US version 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20
CN version 1,20 on FDD and 38,39,40,41 on TDD
and you can choose any of above version of firmware. to change the firmware you must get RAW firmware of your desired version and flash it via Fastboot commands. there are other ways to do so like flashing ifwi and boot files then updating via zip.. but raw is the most safe method. as there are lot of chances you may brick your device..
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Thanks - No info about Europe/EMEA then... What bout Japan? - They have the latest (Dec 2016) FW

ryankabir said:
Thanks - No info about Europe/EMEA then... What bout Japan? - They have the latest (Dec 2016) FW
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buddy either you are unable to understand or i am not getting it.... being on latest firmware will not change anything in Band configuration. whatever firmware you are on. either it is very first release or the latest one band configuration will be the same. you have choose firmware according to your required Band Config. don't look at latest release. look at your requirement..

sukhwant717 said:
buddy either you are unable to understand or i am not getting it.... being on latest firmware will not change anything in Band configuration. whatever firmware you are on. either it is very first release or the latest one band configuration will be the same. you have choose firmware according to your required Band Config. don't look at latest release. look at your requirement..
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-Then you did not understand. Please let me repeat it again.
Your msg quote " choose firmware according to your required Band Config. don't look at latest release. look at your requirement. "
My question in my reply " What bout Japan? - They have the latest (Dec 2016) FW "
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There was no information about the JP SKU FW
- so if I do not know what bands are availabe in THAT FW, then how will I know if it matches requirement?
Choose FW based on Requirement
Don't look at Release FW, look at your requirement. - That's a paradox BUDDY.
Someone has to look at the Released FW (bands + other features) AND then check if it matches their requirement. YES?
Also (separate question)
isn't it possible to merge the various radio_xx.img from different FWs into one CFW so all are open? I've done it previously for HTC One long time ago. I'm wondering if it is different for this device or OS.

ryankabir said:
-Then you did not understand. Please let me repeat it again.
Your msg quote " choose firmware according to your required Band Config. don't look at latest release. look at your requirement. "
My question in my reply " What bout Japan? - They have the latest (Dec 2016) FW "
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There was no information about the JP SKU FW
- so if I do not know what bands are availabe in THAT FW, then how will I know if it matches requirement?
Choose FW based on Requirement
Don't look at Release FW, look at your requirement. - That's a paradox BUDDY.
Someone has to look at the Released FW (bands + other features) AND then check if it matches their requirement. YES?
Also (separate question)
isn't it possible to merge the various radio_xx.img from different FWs into one CFW so all are open? I've done it previously for HTC One long time ago. I'm wondering if it is different for this device or OS.
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unfortunately i tried to activate different bands but no success till now.. as per concern with JP firmware.. download it and look for active 4G bands in tlv file..... i don't have JP firmware on my PC. and not willing to download too. data is too costly Buddy. so check it yourself

Solved it, it was easier than other phones actually sys/intel has the right files that need merging from different variants.

ryankabir said:
Solved it, it was easier than other phones actually sys/intel has the right files that need merging from different variants.
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can you elaborate which additional band you opened on which firmware?

Is a true international version available with working modem out of the box ??

Hi, want to buy one Mi Max 3 to use in usa tmobile !
Can somebody confirm there its a 100% true international version of the phone that has a original Xiaomi international firmware that dont have connectivity problem with bad modem.?? And that gonna receive ota updates and updating it wont brick the device ??
I'm asking because its so confusing that some people say there its not true global version (only chinese with shop rom, and fake global sticker in box)
I only want to buy if works out of the box without problem !
Dont want to have to mess with a brand new phone to try to make it work !
Please let me know, thank you

agel1 said:
Hi, want to buy one Mi Max 3 to use in usa tmobile !
Can somebody confirm there its a 100% true international version of the phone that has a original Xiaomi international firmware that dont have connectivity problem with bad modem.?? And that gonna receive ota updates and updating it wont brick the device ??
I'm asking because its so confusing that some people say there its not true global version (only chinese with shop rom, and fake global sticker in box)
I only want to buy if works out of the box without problem !
Dont want to have to mess with a brand new phone to try to make it work !
Please let me know, thank you
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This can only apply to people who purchased the global version that has V9.6.7.0.OEDMIFD installed, as we know that 9.6.6.0 is broken

@nijel8 has received an official global Mi Max 3 (9.6.6.0 OEDMIFD) with working modem from this ebay seller:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2023983206...il&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys

panospc said:
@nijel8 has received an official global Mi Max 3 (9.6.6.0 OEDMIFD) with working modem from this ebay seller:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2023983206...il&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys
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there isnt any working modem on 9.6.6.0.OEDMIFD
I tried the default modem, 9.6.12.0 (china modem), 8.8.30, 8.9.6, 8.9.13, 9.6.6.0 (china modem)
I tried changing the vendor partition which broke even more stuff.
Maybe @nijel8 havent checked under ground (parking lots), in door buildings, and more which make the signal so weak.
also there is no LTE/LTE+ on the 9.6.6.0.OEDMIFD
We need someone with the un-released 9.6.7.0.OEDMIFD to confirm this

omer919 said:
This can only apply to people who purchased the global version that has V9.6.7.0.OEDMIFD installed, as we know that 9.6.6.0 is broken
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omer919 said:
there isnt any working modem on 9.6.6.0.OEDMIFD
I tried the default modem, 9.6.12.0 (china modem), 8.8.30, 8.9.6, 8.9.13, 9.6.6.0 (china modem)
I tried changing the vendor partition which broke even more stuff.
Maybe @nijel8 havent checked under ground (parking lots), in door buildings, and more which make the signal so weak.
also there is no LTE/LTE+ on the 9.6.6.0.OEDMIFD
We need someone with the un-released 9.6.7.0.OEDMIFD to confirm this
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Don't be so sure as we don't know 9.6.6.0 is broken. You've already said 9.6.4.0 is fake and that wasn't true.
You installation of 9.6.6.0 doesn't proof anything.
We know for sure many times problems are fixed by fastboot rom nad we don't have global fastboot rom released yet to test.
Yes, I haven't tested mine enough to know for sure it runs fine under different conditions so I will not say it has no problems, we've had enough rumors spread around... So let's just leave it to people who have more to say...

I'm on 9.6.6.0 for a week now as a daily driver, no problem at all. So, afaik, 9.6.6.0 is not broken.

pecarosh said:
I'm on 9.6.6.0 for a week now as a daily driver, no problem at all. So, afaik, 9.6.6.0 is not broken.
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This doesnt confirm anything.
I used 9.6.6.0 for a week and I had a lot of signal issues, nav keys failed a lot
I am looking forward to 9.6.7.0 but especially to 9.6.8.0 which has anti rollback so we will be able to fastboot flash it on ARB devices

Global SKU of the phone is not available yet.
I'd suggest waiting if you want modems to work properly - possibly also extra bands and NFC.

Can a phone with a metal back do NFC? Just asking...
mudnightoil said:
I'd suggest waiting if you want modems to work properly - possibly also extra bands and NFC.
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mudnightoil said:
Global SKU of the phone is not available yet.
I'd suggest waiting if you want modems to work properly - possibly also extra bands and NFC.
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I'm not sure if you are aware what are you actually using. The phone does not have NFC. https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_max_3-8963.php That is one of its weak point.
You cannot enable something by software if the hardware is missing.

McNoob said:
Can a phone with a metal back do NFC? Just asking...
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Yes.
shadow78 said:
I'm not sure if you are aware what are you actually using. The phone does not have NFC. https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_max_3-8963.php That is one of its weak point.
You cannot enable something by software if the hardware is missing.
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I'm aware the version currently doesn't, and of course it can't be enabled without the hardware.
However, I was told by a retailer (who are selling 'global' units) that the true global version was not available yet, would be a distinct hardware version, and that it may carry both extra bands and NFC.
"I'm not sure if you aware" that other global versions of Chinese phones have added both an NFC reader and additional bands? It is not unlikely in this case.
I had asked them about the likelihood of a Max 3 Pro coming soon (and with NFC) as Malyasian / Indian e-tailers had re-added pre-orders for the Pro, with October expected date. They said they didn't know, but gave the above information about the global Max 3.

mudnightoil said:
Yes.
I'm aware the version currently doesn't, and of course it can't be enabled without the hardware.
However, I was told by a retailer (who are selling 'global' units) that the true global version was not available yet, would be a distinct hardware version, and that it may carry both extra bands and NFC.
"I'm not sure if you aware" that other global versions of Chinese phones have added both an NFC reader and additional bands? It is not unlikely in this case.
I had asked them about the likelihood of a Max 3 Pro coming soon (and with NFC) as Malyasian / Indian e-tailers had re-added pre-orders for the Pro, with October expected date. They said they didn't know, but gave the above information about the global Max 3.
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Well I did read about the device quite a bit but I haven't seen anywhere the global version would have NFC. I doubt Xiaomi would change the hardware in the global version. M3Pro on the other hand as you say may come with that but its up in the air yet...

It's rare that Chinese brands release any information ahead of availability of global SKUs, even if the hardware differs (which it not infrequently does).
We'll see.
The Max 3 is apparently among those devices that'll be officially available in European markets .. that makes it a lot more likely that bands and NFC will be added, as there have been in other phones.

I didn't think that there was any difference between the original Chinese variant and the International/Global variant which they began selling in Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines last week, but I was wrong. My Chinese Mi Max 3 arrived from tradingshenzhen with an unlocked bootloader and xiaomi.eu flashed as I had requested, and with xiaomi.eu 8.8.9 it works great. But a friend recently came home with a Max 3 purchased in the Philippines which is running v9.6.7.0.OEDMIFD (Global). When he goes to the Mi verification web site and enters his IMEI it says "you have a valid International Version". When I go to the site and enter my IMEI it says "you do not have a valid International Version and may encounter difficulties - please purchase from official distribution channels in the future".

panospc said:
@nijel8 has received an official global Mi Max 3 (9.6.6.0 OEDMIFD) with working modem from this ebay seller:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2023983206...il&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys
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thanks for the reply, so it comes down to luck, hit or miss with 9.6.6.0 and i'm better off waiting for xiaomi to put a fixed version in the official rom website ? (As of now no official firmware to download there for this device !)

omer919 said:
This doesnt confirm anything.
I used 9.6.6.0 for a week and I had a lot of signal issues, nav keys failed a lot
I am looking forward to 9.6.7.0 but especially to 9.6.8.0 which has anti rollback so we will be able to fastboot flash it on ARB devices
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Ok, I am getting irritated by you already...
Don't give your opinion on something you don't completely understand. As I said your installation procedure is so lame I don't even know how to say it without offending you. Believe me that is not my intention...
First you don't have global version and the OP question is specifically for that one.
Second you don't have fastboot global rom to begin with. There are so much more to the rom than what is it in the recovery zip. Otherwise Xiaomi won't be releasing both.
Third how do you know if Xiaomi didn't place some restrictions preventing Chinese devices running Global rom properly hence your problems...
So until you flash fastboot Global rom or better yet for this OP get global version try to not spread false information.
Peace...

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thanks for the reply, so it comes down to luck, hit or miss with 9.6.6.0 and i'm better off waiting for xiaomi to put a fixed version in the official rom website ? (As of now no official firmware to download there for this device !)
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I have this and this has no problem with calls and data. Is this not official?

Can't get more official than this...
LTE? In what part of the world?

nijel8 said:
Can't get more official than this...
LTE? In what part of the world?
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Manila, Philippines
Although it displays as 4g+ instead of LTE.

Do most people here also want to use it with t mobile? I'm in the same situation as OP. Curious about this on att and t mobile and don't want to mess with it much right out of the box

Question Stock Rom "versions"

Hi there,
I would like to flash realme Stock Rom On my realme c21 phone. On the web "oppostockrom.com" there Are many different versions/files
Example :
Realme_c21_rmx3201_PU_11_A.23_210210_rft.zip
Or
Realme_c21_rmx3201_PU_11_A.29_210419_rft.zip
...
Oppo Stock ROM
Find Oppo and Realme Stock ROM (Firmware) for various Oppo/Realme Devices. All the Oppo/Realme Firmwares listed are available for free.
oppostockrom.com
I dont know how do they differ - I dont known what do thé numbers And letters mean. So i dont know which one to choose.
Can anybody Tell me what Is thé difference; or better: give me advice how to get known which version do i Need for my phone
Thanks

Yes, it's confusing. I can only tell you the number after the A is a build number. https://realmefirmware.com/realme-c21-firmware/ has some versions broken down by region.

Any it the android 10 stock ROMs will work an you change your region firmware as as stated before. Android 10;firmwares start with a.xx.xx
The android 11 firmwares are more specific to region from android 10, and hence you will need to download the correct update from website or pick a region and wait for ota update.
Android 11 firmwares are c.xx builds

Here I am again
Finally I have found compatibile stock ROM file. BUT there is still little difference in the file name: the letters in the end of the codename are different:
Built number of my phone:
RMX3201VF_11_C.11
The chosen stock ROM name is:
RMX3201GDPR_11_C.11
What does there letters mean? Is this diference problem? In the web www.realmefirmware.comhttps://realmefirmware.com/realme-c21-firmware/ there is no file with "VF" in the name.
Thanks

mortimera said:
Here I am again
Finally I have found compatibile stock ROM file. BUT there is still little difference in the file name: the letters in the end of the codename are different:
Built number of my phone:
RMX3201VF_11_C.11
The chosen stock ROM name is:
RMX3201GDPR_11_C.11
What does there letters mean? Is this diference problem? In the web www.realmefirmware.comhttps://realmefirmware.com/realme-c21-firmware/ there is no file with "VF" in the name.
Thanks
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I think you'll find the version with GDPR is the name is the European version. GDPR most likely stands for the EU General Data Protection Regulation
It's possible the version with VF in the name is a version specific to Vodafone. Is yours a Vodafone branded phone? As realmefirmware.com is a 3rd party site it does not have firmware links for every region.

Blank tape said:
I think you'll find the version with GDPR is the name is the European version. GDPR most likely stands for the EU General Data Protection Regulation
It's possible the version with VF in the name is a version specific to Vodafone. Is yours a Vodafone branded phone? The realmefirmware.com is a 3rd party site it does not have firmware for every region.
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Hm. It's strange, my phone isn't branded and never have been. But I am in EU and my phone was bought here, so I will probably use the "GDPR" version.

mortimera said:
Hm. It's strange, my phone isn't branded and never have been. But I am in EU and my phone was bought here, so I will probably use the "GDPR" version.
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It's up to you. The safest strategy would probably be to return the phone to Android 10 and let the phone update itself to Android 11 based on its own location setting. Assuming that's how that update works.

Ok. I will think about your method. As you said I Could use any A.xx (android 10) version

I'm just going by smiley.raver's post.

Blank tape said:
I'm just going by smiley.raver's post.
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Oh, sorry. Yeah, like he said

Hey guys, sorry for late reply.
Gdpr is global.
A.53, a.23, a37 etc is androids 10 realme ui1 global varient use region changer to change which region
Global gdrp c_03, c_ 09,c_11 is android 11 realme ui1 global
Export, ex c_03,c_09c_011 is non global and generally has a region attached to it

mortimera said:
Hm. It's strange, my phone isn't branded and never have been. But I am in EU and my phone was bought here, so I will probably use the "GDPR" version.
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There is 2 EU versions EUEX AND EU brande
Euex is your no branded EU varient otherwise there is the EU branded varients which are generally your Vodafone brands etc which are labelled generally like any other regions firmware.
Under android 10 region selector is the best screen to see this on. Otherwise there is a few files on /system (just have to find them againyself) that have the different firmware regions) can't cahnge it this way but just a good list.

List of regions