My device is an E6883. As long as I download another E6883 firmware am I good? Even if its from a different region?
RacecarBMW said:
My device is an E6883. As long as I download another E6883 firmware am I good? Even if its from a different region?
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I have E6853 and I flashed Poland, generic, some different t-mobile ones and truth be told they all seem about the same. But to each it's own.
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RacecarBMW said:
My device is an E6883. As long as I download another E6883 firmware am I good? Even if its from a different region?
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Probably fine on 90% of them, but be wary some carriers (Like Bell Mobile in Canada, Another in Mexico) Have special hardware for whatever reason, and also have bloatware you cannot remove (Without root). Honestly, without trying all of them I couldn't tell you but I would stick with the ones that say "customized" as those are usually the phones sold from amazon/ebay/other online sites that sell unlocked phones. They won't have any carrier specific problems.
I have the E6853 but I can tell you stay away from Canada and Mexico, and I can tell you Singapore, Taiwan, and Germany all work great.
I know customised CN has no gapps. So flash it if it pleases you.
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Hi, I just bought a galaxy note II for hong kong but the firmware installed on it is one from chinese origin --'
Is it possible for me to flash an european firmware on it? I have many apps that come in chinese, and this sucks ><
Please help.
Samfirmware and grab a firmware from your area its a international note 2 so your fine
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Like above said. Go to www.samfirmware.com, then go to "Firmwares and Files", choose Model and whichever country you want, and download it. Then, use Odin to flash it into your phone. Simple.
Your phone should be the international note 2. The model is "GT-7100 - Galaxy Note II".
Do you need to be rooted first before flashing a new ROM?
I am receiving a Chinese version tomorrow (UK), and was wandering if I could just change the CSC code and get get rid of anything that's in chinese language?
Thankyou
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simacca said:
Do you need to be rooted first before flashing a new ROM?
I am receiving a Chinese version tomorrow (UK), and was wandering if I could just change the CSC code and get get rid of anything that's in chinese language?
Thankyou
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No need for root for the above way of flashing as they are stock roms...you can change the csc but each stock rom onky has certain regions in the csc
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actually the note 2 is not yet available in my country, that' why I bought it abroad. Does it change anything? I mean, can I still flash a UK version on my phone? I live in mauritius.
Please help.
vimanyu_b said:
actually the note 2 is not yet available in my country, that' why I bought it abroad. Does it change anything? I mean, can I still flash a UK version on my phone? I live in mauritius.
Please help.
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Why not?
I m now in hongkong firmware, i live in singapore.
My n8000, i use germany rom.
It will be just fine as long as ur phone is international version.
Good luck!
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antique_sonic said:
Why not?
I m now in hongkong firmware, i live in singapore.
My n8000, i use germany rom.
It will be just fine as long as ur phone is international version.
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-N7105, at the corner of this rounded earth.
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Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it. I will flash it once the firmware is downloaded.
antique_sonic said:
Why not?
I m now in hongkong firmware, i live in singapore.
My n8000, i use germany rom.
It will be just fine as long as ur phone is international version.
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What you mean by international version?
What are the differences?
I ask because I am failing to flash mine and it might not be international (probably).
Thanks
-rsd
rsd2000 said:
What you mean by international version?
What are the differences?
I ask because I am failing to flash mine and it might not be international (probably).
Thanks
-rsd
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If your phone doesn't have 4G (LTE), then it's the international version, GT - N7100.
May you can use these firmwares. All are original, untouched, decrypted from SEUS with Flashtool
The Generic Nordic firmwares for Xperia devices are used to work much stable for me and contains much less bloatware compared to others.
ICS
1266-4530 (6.1.A.2.45) Generic Nordic
1266-2449 (6.1.A.2.55) Customized Switzerland (In fact, unbranded, with minimal bloatware)
JB
1266-2032 (6.2.B.0.200) Customized Hong-Kong
1266-2449 (6.2.B.0.200) Customized Switzerland
1266-2032 (6.2.B.1.96) Customized Hong-Kong
Please don't ask silly question, or screenshots, I repeat, these are stock firmwares from SONY.
Please hit the Thanks button, if you searched these items earlier.
Thanks for uploading to 4shared, very good website to download from At first I thought my phone was stuck on a boot loop during the "XPERIA" logo but turns out it just takes a while for it to load!
I downloaded the .ftf file linked in this thread and it's great. It's a little more current than the one you linked to. It's French in origin, it's unbranded and very clean. I did not try the one you linked to, so I can't compare.
After flashing that and updating OTA, I did this to root it and install CWM.
Spikestrip said:
I downloaded the .ftf file linked in this thread and it's great. It's a little more current than the one you linked to. It's French in origin, it's unbranded and very clean. I did not try the one you linked to, so I can't compare.
After flashing that and updating OTA, I did this to root it and install CWM.
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Feel free to use. But pls, read before you post: "I know, there are newer builds for some regions"
viewdetails said:
Feel free to use. But pls, read before you post: "I know, there are newer builds for some regions"
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I read it, but the link I provided wasn't as easy to find this file as the one you linked to. So I though I'd link to it here.
viewdetails said:
I know, everyone waits for the JB update, but may you can use these firmwares.
The Generic Nordic firmwares for Xperia devices are used to work much stable for me and contains much less bloatware compared to others.
Decrypted from SEUS with Flashtool
ICS
1266-4530 (6.1.A.2.45) Generic Nordic
1266-2449 (6.1.A.2.55) Customized Switzerland (In fact, unbranded, with minimal bloatware)
JB
1266-2032 (6.2.B.0.200) Customized Hong-Kong
I won't maintain this topic, so please don't ask question, or screenshots, I repeat, these are stock firmwares from SONY.
Please hit the Thanks button, if you searched these items earlier.
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The Hong-Kong FTF - Is that working good to flash on our Nordic Acro S devices or is it going to be an big fail? I mean, Hong-Kong and the Asian countries does use an different baseband compared to Europe and the Scandinavian / Nordic countries right? This does affect signal reception and battery life or..
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Destroyedbeauty said:
The Hong-Kong FTF - Is that working good to flash on our Nordic Acro S devices or is it going to be an big fail? I mean, Hong-Kong and the Asian countries does use an different baseband compared to Europe and the Scandinavian / Nordic countries right? This does affect signal reception and battery life or..
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AFAIK they use the same BB. My device originated from HK, and works well on 2G/3G in the CE, either the Nordic and HK fw too.
BB problem could happen only if you flash an XAS fw to Acro HD, or vicaversa.
hi...
iam from MIDDLE EAST -SYRIA can i flash HONG-KONG version without any problems because there is no update here thank u.
KING MAJD said:
hi...
iam from MIDDLE EAST -SYRIA can i flash HONG-KONG version without any problems because there is no update here thank u.
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Yes you can, if it's not void your local warranty.
Do i need to unlock my bootloader in order to flash this thru Flashtool?
soraci said:
Do i need to unlock my bootloader in order to flash this thru Flashtool?
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No, flashing stock FTF files does not require the bootloader to be unlocked.
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 do not really understand, does it matter which country firmware I use? I live in the USA and use TMobile for service on my tablet so I'd like the best firmware to match that. Will a US SM-T835 firmware work on my SM-T835N? I know it's not released yet, but I can wait. Or do I need the Korean update for my model?
Thanks in advance.
Note that US version is T837 instead of T835 so there might be a difference in ROM partition.
I believe someone on XDA flashed T835 firmware on T835N but there doesn't seem to be any additional confirmation.
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machx1111 said:
I do not really understand, does it matter which country firmware I use? I live in the USA and use TMobile for service on my tablet so I'd like the best firmware to match that. Will a US SM-T835 firmware work on my SM-T835N? I know it's not released yet, but I can wait. Or do I need the Korean update for my model?
Thanks in advance.
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I have the same question for my T835C (TGY)
philow said:
I have the same question for my T835C (TGY)
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I think whoever can answer my question can also answer yours. I don't fully understand it, but I think we can use other country cirmeare but need the proper CSC file.
I am not sure tho, hopefully someone chimes in.
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.