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[ Official Bootloader Unlock RELEASED ] [ LG H930 / G | EUROPE ] Finally here !!!

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Got mine (H930G) from this morning on http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
Hurry Up !!! Get yours

Darn, I thought this was stateside. I got the 932 sadly

I'm willing to attempt porting TWRP if anyone is willing to message me on IRC for test builds. Wolfgart seems to have gone AFK. No guarantees I can get it working, but I'll try!
For H930/H930G users only!

newbcake said:
Darn, I thought this was stateside. I got the (T-mobile H)932 sadly
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Stateside is coming next, for the "open market" US998 -- hopefully within the next month. That US998 isn't even released yet.
Took 3 weeks from time European H930 was released (early November 2017) to be placed on LG Bootloader unlock list (November 27, 2017).
Well, the the North American "open market" US998 will be released December 5. (Ordered mine yesterday, and going to order a 2nd LG V30 in about a month.) So, maybe December 27 it will be added to the LG Bootloader Unlock list?
Earlier this year, took SIX WEEKS for the LG G6 North American "open market" US997 to be placed on the LG bootloader unlock list... So, let's hope it's only the same three weeks (like the H930) for the LG V30 "open market" US998* !
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* NO, not the U.S. Cellular model. The "open market" US998, non-carrier branded model. The OFFICIAL carrier unlocked model US998.
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[ Official Bootloader Unlock RELEASED ] [ LG H930 / G | EUROPE ] Finally here !!!
wolfgart said:
Got mine (H930G) from this morning on http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
Hurry Up !!! Get yours
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Don't forget to update the title thread when the "open market" US998 is added to the list!

success with twrp, have not been able to build a bootable kernel yet but stock one is working. just learning the ropes to configfs trying to solve usb issues right now.
no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0.zip works fine to disable verity, have not checked encryption disable yet.

another update on TWRP status
adb and mtp are working great
working on getting mass storage working (accessing sdcard the old school way from pc!)
will try to do something with encryption but i don't think i will get that

Does this include the UK handset? Looking forward to participating in all the fun

ant78 said:
Does this include the UK handset? Looking forward to participating in all the fun
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if you can unlock ur phone with the LG bootloader unlock page then u are in luck, click the #twrp freenode webchat link in my signature and send me a PM if you want to try testing

ant78 said:
Does this include the UK handset?
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for sure, yours is H930 Europe ( .....not for a lot more time...... )

wolfgart said:
for sure, yours is H930 Europe ( .....not for a lot more time...... )
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Lol !1 True LG best get a move on then!

that's weird. they decided to unlock the LG V30+ model (Italy - H930G) unlike the G6+ which wasn't unlocked.
cool
not expecting anything here in israel though - we also have the H930G - but we are not Italy

alpha testing TWRP thread is up, have fun rooting your devices (and preferably reporting feedback as well!)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/h930-h930g-twrp-alpha-testing-t3711279

Orof said:
that's weird. they decided to unlock the LG V30+ model (Italy - H930G) unlike the G6+ which wasn't unlocked.
cool
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I'm hoping LG will release a V30+ variant of the "open market"'US998. And of course placed on the LG Developer Bootloader Unlock list.
That will be my 2nd LG V30. My wife will get the first one (64GB), which I pre-ordered yesterday from B&H Photo.
Since LG has not officially announced the open market version US998, we really don't know what they're going to release, other than that pre-order page on B&H Photo. There will be other authorized retailers for the US998...but only B&H Photo seems to be offering pre-orders.
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Orof said:
not expecting anything here in israel though - we also have the H930G - but we are not Italy
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If you've not bought yet, then order from Italy?

ChazzMatt said:
If you've not bought yet, then order from Italy?
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that's a good option - but i also want to have insurance for my phone, and it only covers the H930G Israel Varient, so i will have to stick to the unrootable model unfortunatly.

Hi ,I am a newbie at Android and XDA forum (and it's my first post), sorry if it's not the correct way to ask you a question.
i was wondering where did you find your H930G model ? I was on LG Italia and they do not propose yet this model either via shop nor Internet. orders are yet not possible. But they do advertise for this model !
Will be there a way to order the H930G in Italia for a French resident ? I precise that I m only interested in V30+ (128Go), I know that H930 is admissible for unlock bootloader.
Thanks for your precious help.

Hi,
Im more curious if the carrier version of the V30 from A1 can also be bootloader unlocked... Its an Austrian Provider, so it should be a H930. I asked in their community forums but got no answer, just "try it yourself"...
I might consider buying it there, in some time, but only if i can do with the device what i want ?
If someone might know something, i would be glad if you could let me know

Andrew Hidd said:
Hi ,I am a newbie at Android and XDA forum (and it's my first post), sorry if it's not the correct way to ask you a question.
i was wondering where did you find your H930G model ? I was on LG Italia and they do not propose yet this model either via shop nor Internet. orders are yet not possible. But they do advertise for this model !
Will be there a way to order the H930G in Italia for a French resident ? I precise that I m only interested in V30+ (128Go), I know that H930 is admissible for unlock bootloader.
Thanks for your precious help.
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V30+ 128GB H930G
http://www.bass8.it/home/1315-lgv30plusbktim.html?search_query=lg+v30&results=3 ( Discounted price )
https://www.4gr.it/lg-v30-nero-aurora.html ( Official Price )
V30 64GB H930
http://www.moontech.it/lg-italia/21...tod2A_UvlapRJxQ4ECHkppIl5EfW6ALAaAmw2EALw_wcB
http://www.bass8.it/search?controll...erway=desc&search_query=lg+v30&submit_search=
http://brenovia.it/lg/lg-v30-tim-64gb-bo-lte-mono-sim-321.html?search_query=lg+v30&results=4
All variant here are Full operator Unlocked and bootloader unlockable
You can use a package forwarder. You have to use an italian address to buy

wolfgart said:
http://www.bass8.it/home/1315-lgv30plusbktim.html?search_query=lg+v30&results=3 ( Discounted price - unlocked )
https://www.4gr.it/lg-v30-nero-aurora.html ( Official Price -unlocked )
http://www.bass8.it/search?controll...erway=desc&search_query=lg+v30&submit_search=
You can use a package forwarder. You have to use an italian address to buy
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Wait, let's say I was on vacation in Italy. How could I buy it there for such a price?

adsubzero said:
Wait, let's say I was on vacation in Italy. How could I buy it there for such a price?
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For store i have linked, you need of an italian address for shipment. Best way is Italian forwarder... Google....

wolfgart said:
For store i have linked, you need of an italian address for shipment. Best way is Italian forwarder... Google....
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No I mean, it's online only, you can't just pick it up there?
Import fees would kill me if they shipped to my country.
I'd save money by going there on vacation and buying it there, lol.

SM-G9600/DS firmware (Dual-sim)

Hi all, I am new to this and just did a bit of research but I still have some questions that you all might be able to answer..
So I just purchased a Chinese S9 due to the dual-sim capability, but of course there is no google play store and is other chinese bloatware.
I was going to change the firmware to another Snapdragon (US) capable firmware, but there is none available for dual-sim, which is the main reason I bought the phone.
My question, is the Hong Kong version of SM-G9600/DS firmware going to allow me to use the google playstore?
If so, what is the difference between "G9600ZHU2ARC6_CL13087568_QB17462476_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.zip (Oreo/HongKong)" and "G9600ZHU1ARC1_CL13087568_QB17191487_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.zip (Oreo/HongKong)"?
If all else fails, will separately downloading/installing the google playstore on the original chinese firmware be functional?
Thanks in advance!

Yes HK firmware comes with playstore and sorry I don't know the difference for the 2 different firmware, the latest one is ARC6

Zenroid said:
Yes HK firmware comes with playstore and sorry I don't know the difference for the 2 different firmware, the latest one is ARC6
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Thank you Zenroid.
I was thinking about it, but is the HK version considered the "International Version" and thus using the Exynos chipset as opposed to the China/USA Snapdragon?
edit: Did a quick google search and the HK version has the Snapdragon chipset. I guess I will need to look around for the HK dual-sim firmware.

The SM-G9600 firmware has the SM-G9600/DS firmware, I installed the SM-G9600 G9600ZHU2ARD3 CHO firmware (Chile) in a dual sim and I have no problems, it works fine, it is the version without blotware for Latin America, it has monthly updates (currently has the security patch of April), has Play Store and all the Samsung apps.

You're absolutely right Dark_3g. The SM-G9600 is for both China/HK and Latin America, luckily.
So I downloaded the HK firmware for SM-G9600 (arc6) and loaded into my phone and everything works perfectly.
Many thanks guys!

Dark_3g said:
The SM-G9600 firmware has the SM-G9600/DS firmware, I installed the SM-G9600 G9600ZHU2ARD3 CHO firmware (Chile) in a dual sim and I have no problems, it works fine, it is the version without blotware for Latin America, it has monthly updates (currently has the security patch of April), has Play Store and all the Samsung apps.
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onijomiko said:
You're absolutely right Dark_3g. The SM-G9600 is for both China/HK and Latin America, luckily.
So I downloaded the HK firmware for SM-G9600 (arc6) and loaded into my phone and everything works perfectly.
Many thanks guys!
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When you flashed the new firmware, did it trip KNOX? I know it shouldn't, since it's official, but that doesn't stop my brain from telling me to worry about it, haha.

onijomiko said:
You're absolutely right Dark_3g. The SM-G9600 is for both China/HK and Latin America, luckily.
So I downloaded the HK firmware for SM-G9600 (arc6) and loaded into my phone and everything works perfectly.
Many thanks guys!
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onijomiko - I have the same question. Does it trip Knox? What is the filename or version number of the firmware you installed? Does it support VoLTE and Wifi calling, for either one or both SIMs?
I bought a HK version phone from a retailer in the US. As soon as I started it, it prompted me an OTA upgrade which I did. Now, it's at baseband version G9600ZCU2ARE6.
If I go to software updates, it says "The latest version updates have already been installed. Current version: G9600ZHU2ARE6/G9600OWO2ARE6/G9600ZCU2ARE6". I'm not sure why it lists three different version numbers here. From a quick google search, samsung-firmware.org shows:
PDA/AP Version G9600ZHU2ARE6
CSC Version G9600OWO2ARE6
MODEM/CP Version G9600ZCU2ARE6
Region COO — Colombia
If I look up the firmware version for Hong Kong, the CSC version shows G9600TGY2ARE6 but the other two version numbers are the same as what I have. Is this what onijomiko installed?
Do either of you onijomiko or Dark_3g have VoLTE and Wifi calling in your versions?

sentron said:
onijomiko - I have the same question. Does it trip Knox? What is the filename or version number of the firmware you installed? Does it support VoLTE and Wifi calling, for either one or both SIMs?
I bought a HK version phone from a retailer in the US. As soon as I started it, it prompted me an OTA upgrade which I did. Now, it's at baseband version G9600ZCU2ARE6.
If I go to software updates, it says "The latest version updates have already been installed. Current version: G9600ZHU2ARE6/G9600OWO2ARE6/G9600ZCU2ARE6". I'm not sure why it lists three different version numbers here. From a quick google search, samsung-firmware.org shows:
PDA/AP Version G9600ZHU2ARE6
CSC Version G9600OWO2ARE6
MODEM/CP Version G9600ZCU2ARE6
Region COO — Colombia
If I look up the firmware version for Hong Kong, the CSC version shows G9600TGY2ARE6 but the other two version numbers are the same as what I have. Is this what onijomiko installed?
Do either of you onijomiko or Dark_3g have VoLTE and Wifi calling in your versions?
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Flashing the official firmwares does NOT trip Knox. I've done it a few times over the last day or two. (Read about all my adventures in this thread).
The three model numbers are the PDA version (the actual firmware/OS), the CSC (country-specific stuff; in your case it's the most recent OWO one, which is the international unlocked version for Latin America; I'm not totally sure about how all these work though--trying to figure out how to get the right one set up on my phone), and the CP (modem firmware, same for all Qualcomm S9's, I think), respectively.
Read up on about Samsung's "CSC" system. If you find any particularly good resources, send them my way too! The way they have designed it is kind of confusing to me.
I'm not sure about VoLTE/Wifi calling. Haven't tried it yet on my phone, sorry. Hope it works though! :fingers-crossed:

nelsyv said:
Flashing the official firmwares does NOT trip Knox. I've done it a few times over the last day or two. (Read about all my adventures in this thread).
The three model numbers are the PDA version (the actual firmware/OS), the CSC (country-specific stuff; in your case it's the most recent OWO one, which is the international unlocked version for Latin America; I'm not totally sure about how all these work though--trying to figure out how to get the right one set up on my phone), and the CP (modem firmware, same for all Qualcomm S9's, I think), respectively.
Read up on about Samsung's "CSC" system. If you find any particularly good resources, send them my way too! The way they have designed it is kind of confusing to me.
I'm not sure about VoLTE/Wifi calling. Haven't tried it yet on my phone, sorry. Hope it works though! :fingers-crossed:
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Thanks a lot for the info. Do you at least see VoLTE and Wifi Calling menu items under 'Settings > Connections > More settings' after flashing the HK ROM? This will help me to decide to flash it. I'm reading about CSC - will report back if I find anything new that you haven't mentioned in the other thread.

sentron said:
Thanks a lot for the info. Do you at least see VoLTE and Wifi Calling menu items under 'Settings > Connections > More settings' after flashing the HK ROM? This will help me to decide to flash it. I'm reading about CSC - will report back if I find anything new that you haven't mentioned in the other thread.
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Doesn't seem to be the case with the MXO 2ARC6 firmware (Updato). However, my CSC was also listed as TTT still, so going to reflash and see if I can get it to change. Forgot to disable FRP lock last time, oops, hopefully a reflash with US sim in slot, FRP disabled, followed by factory data reset (or two) will do the trick.
Didn't check when I had the HK firmware flashed, it's been a while since I used it.
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just download playstore apk and forget about flashing
just download the playstore apk. it worked for me. sm g9650

Dark_3g said:
The SM-G9600 firmware has the SM-G9600/DS firmware, I installed the SM-G9600 G9600ZHU2ARD3 CHO firmware (Chile) in a dual sim and I have no problems, it works fine, it is the version without blotware for Latin America, it has monthly updates (currently has the security patch of April), has Play Store and all the Samsung apps.
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I also have the G9600 snapdragon, I'm from Mexico and I'm looking for a different firm from my telcel operator, so you say the one in Chile works, do you know if there is any firmware with android 9 for the G9600 / DS?

Is this LG G7 legit?

I just got a G7 from eBay. On the back it has sticker says LG-G710PM but when I check under the hardware info in setting it says "LG-G710ULM" and the S/N is blank. It has a weird software version too
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Does anyone know what is this firmware? I'm guessing they installed some custom ROM onto the Sprint LG-G710PM to unlock it.

Yes, this is legit. Someone flashed the European firmware onto the device.

Is there a way to update the phone? or what KDZ can i use ? got one also and have the same security patch?

Hey I have the same one from ebay. Won’t work with sprint, doesn’t have bars. Could this European firmware have something to do with it?

I think its not the European version software these phones have, it must be US version ULM (Unlocked) FIRMWARE software, But the phone is a G710PM (Sprint) Hardware model. There must be an issue with sprint i think and that's why you have no BARS, If not contact the ebay SELLER.

Radha09 said:
I think its not the European version software these phones have, it must be US version ULM (Unlocked) FIRMWARE software, But the phone is a G710PM (Sprint) Hardware model. There must be an issue with sprint i think and that's why you have no BARS, If not contact the ebay SELLER.
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Have you tried sprint with yours? Is it working?
Why would it have different firmware from the hardware and will this cause issues?

X3am said:
Have you tried sprint with yours? Is it working?
Why would it have different firmware from the hardware and will this cause issues?
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I don't actually know.... But I think I unlocks all bands there's this YouTuber that did that on a LG G6.... You should see his video.
I am using my g7 outside US....

X3am said:
Have you tried sprint with yours? Is it working?
Why would it have different firmware from the hardware and will this cause issues?
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Did you get yours working with Sprint?

X3am said:
Have you tried sprint with yours? Is it working?
Why would it have different firmware from the hardware and will this cause issues?
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justanyone said:
Did you get yours working with Sprint?
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I followed Radha09's post https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g7-thinq/how-to/lg-g7-thinq-lgg710pm-to-g710ulm10g-t3861962 and magic! Sprint voice and text is now working.
Data actually isn't yet, but I imagine that I just need to fiddle a bit.

Anyone else have thoughts on this phone? I also just bought an LG G7 (USA Unlocked) from eBay seller yywireless and it has the exact info as the OP has. Price is great, but I'm concerned about the Security Patch Level showing "1 May 2018" and when I try to update the phone OTA it says it's already up to date. Wondering what are the risks if I keep the phone? S/N shows as blank also. Other that this it seems to work perfectly! Do we think the bootloader is still locked like other US phones or maybe it's unlocked and will allow a flash to an alternate ROM? I'm a newb, so looking for advice here on whether to keep the phone or not. Lots of these still listed on eBay as we speak... thanx.

justanyone said:
I followed Radha09's post https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g7-thinq/how-to/lg-g7-thinq-lgg710pm-to-g710ulm10g-t3861962 and magic! Sprint voice and text is now working.
Data actually isn't yet, but I imagine that I just need to fiddle a bit.
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i flashed that same Fi firmware, but i can't get data to work on sprint, just voice and text. Did you figure this out?
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Does anyone have access to LG710PM (Sprint) firmware? I'm on ULM, but i need sprint.

bobloadmire said:
i flashed that same Fi firmware, but i can't get data to work on sprint, just voice and text. Did you figure this out?
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Does anyone have access to LG710PM (Sprint) firmware? I'm on ULM, but i need sprint.
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Yes, it's now working on Sprint fully. Unfortunately I don't remember exactly what I did, but I think it was mainly APN settings, I was playing with the "secret menu" to select correct bands etc. but again if I remember correctly it was the APN settings that did it.

X3am said:
Hey I have the same one from ebay. Won’t work with sprint, doesn’t have bars. Could this European firmware have something to do with it?
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what seller was it purchased from? i want to purchase one but a bit skeptical since they dont want to give out the imei for me to check.
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hytl said:
I just got a G7 from eBay. On the back it has sticker says LG-G710PM but when I check under the hardware info in setting it says "LG-G710ULM" and the S/N is blank. It has a weird software version too
Does anyone know what is this firmware? I'm guessing they installed some custom ROM onto the Sprint LG-G710PM to unlock it.
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what seller was it purchased from? i want to purchase one but a bit skeptical since they dont want to give out the imei for me to check.

jobelaa said:
what seller was it purchased from? i want to purchase one but a bit skeptical since they dont want to give out the imei for me to check.
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what seller was it purchased from? i want to purchase one but a bit skeptical since they dont want to give out the imei for me to check.
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almost any seller on ebay its selling Sprint Version with Crossflashed Firmware. gonna be very hard to find Non-Crossflashed one. maybe T-mobil one.

justanyone said:
I followed Radha09's post https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g7-thinq/how-to/lg-g7-thinq-lgg710pm-to-g710ulm10g-t3861962 and magic! Sprint voice and text is now working.
Data actually isn't yet, but I imagine that I just need to fiddle a bit.
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The older FI kdz has issues with data, search on the g7 threads for the bootloader unlock and you will find 11g (newer oreo), then in same post you will find out how to get sprint data working.
tone_la said:
Anyone else have thoughts on this phone? I also just bought an LG G7 (USA Unlocked) from eBay seller yywireless and it has the exact info as the OP has. Price is great, but I'm concerned about the Security Patch Level showing "1 May 2018" and when I try to update the phone OTA it says it's already up to date. Wondering what are the risks if I keep the phone? S/N shows as blank also. Other that this it seems to work perfectly! Do we think the bootloader is still locked like other US phones or maybe it's unlocked and will allow a flash to an alternate ROM? I'm a newb, so looking for advice here on whether to keep the phone or not. Lots of these still listed on eBay as we speak... thanx.
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Search on these g7 posts how to update the kdz with lgup
bobloadmire said:
i flashed that same Fi firmware, but i can't get data to work on sprint, just voice and text. Did you figure this out?
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Does anyone have access to LG710PM (Sprint) firmware? I'm on ULM, but i need sprint.
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do the same as the other person i quoted to fix data.
Also 11g is not the newest, you can now update to 20e for pie and updated security patches

[SM-G9860] Is a Taiwan (BRI) S20+ technically identical to Hong Kong (TGY) S20+?

I bought a S20+ (SM-G9860, Snapdragon). It had a Taiwan CSC (BRI), I changed it to the Hongkong CSC (TGY) with Samkey (1 credit). For me it activates VoLTE and 5G. After changing the CSC a got an OTA update, which I installed. This changed the BASEBAND version to ATE5 (instead of ATCT). Bootloader/PDA/CSC are identical (BRI and TGY).
On reddit someone said changing his CSC from BRI->TGY increased his battery consumption (original thread). They suggestion that the BRI Taiwan version maybe missing antennas for the additional bands supported in HK firmware which could explain why there's a significant drain. Could this be right?
I am wondering are the Hong Kong and Taiwan versions of the S20+ hardware-wise identical? I am a bit 'worried' because I know the Hong Kong version support 5G 4200 Mhz and this frequency is not stated on the box of my Taiwan version:
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Taiwan BRI (original out-of-the box firmware):
Thanks!

they are identical, and no, I don't have battery drain when changing to TGY. However, take note: when you change, you must change *both* the CSC & the firmware, and do clean factory reset afterwards. There is no drain, and 5G band also depend on the firmware *and* the CSC, so you must change both.

bluelavender said:
they are identical, and no, I don't have battery drain when changing to TGY. However, take note: when you change, you must change *both* the CSC & the firmware, and do clean factory reset afterwards. There is no drain, and 5G band also depend on the firmware *and* the CSC, so you must change both.
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Once a new software update gets sent ota... Would that be considered as new firmware of the new CSC? I changed CSC from bri to TGY but never changed the firmware. After changing I got 5G which is what i changed for. I have got 1 new ota update since then. Do i still need to change firmware and if so how?

As far as I can see Firmware is already the same in BRI and TGY devices. So no need to change imo. Maybe someone can confirm?
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s20-plus/firmware/#SM-G9860

Mittesh said:
Once a new software update gets sent ota... Would that be considered as new firmware of the new CSC? I changed CSC from bri to TGY but never changed the firmware. After changing I got 5G which is what i changed for. I have got 1 new ota update since then. Do i still need to change firmware and if so how?
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No new firmware, this update only changed the baseband version to ATE5.

Mittesh said:
Once a new software update gets sent ota... Would that be considered as new firmware of the new CSC? I changed CSC from bri to TGY but never changed the firmware. After changing I got 5G which is what i changed for. I have got 1 new ota update since then. Do i still need to change firmware and if so how?
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you have to. While, somehow, you can get ATE5 update (which is actually only baseband update), there's no guarantee future real firmware update will go to your set with differing firmware and CSC. There's another post from another guy in this forum who also end up updating the firmware, because error message with different csc and firmware in software update section.

But firmware is the same in Hong Kong TGY version and Taiwan BRI version. Completely identical.

bluelavender said:
you have to. While, somehow, you can get ATE5 update (which is actually only baseband update), there's no guarantee future real firmware update will go to your set with differing firmware and CSC. There's another post from another guy in this forum who also end up updating the firmware, because error message with different csc and firmware in software update section.
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I really think that what you are saying is incorrect, there is no need to update the firmware in this specific case with TGY and BRI S20+'s. Let me illustrate this by a screenshot of the downloaded firmwares (both most recent versions) from Sammobile:
Look at the file sizes, the filenames, everything is 100% identical. The only difference is that de TGY CSC triggers the the baseband ATE5 update. So why should we flash an identical firmware after a CSC change BRI->TGY with Samkey?

Hi, when changing CSC, does it need also factory reset? I have BRI version and want caller ID back, but I don't want to lose any data during the process.
Thanks for answers.

Not necessary imo.

m0erty said:
Hi, when changing CSC, does it need also factory reset? I have BRI version and want caller ID back, but I don't want to lose any data during the process.
Thanks for answers.
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No, you not need a factory reset after CSC change via Samkey.

ChromeFR said:
I really think that what you are saying is incorrect, there is no need to update the firmware in this specific case with TGY and BRI S20+'s. Let me illustrate this by a screenshot of the downloaded firmwares (both most recent versions) from Sammobile:
Look at the file sizes, the filenames, everything is 100% identical. The only difference is that de TGY CSC triggers the the baseband ATE5 update. So why should we flash an identical firmware after a CSC change BRI->TGY with Samkey?
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As expected... No Odin firmware change needed to recieve updates.

Is VOLTE and WIFI Calling working on this model in your country...Please mention which country you are living...

niza2000in said:
Is VOLTE and WIFI Calling working on this model in your country...Please mention which country you are living...
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I live in Romania and yes volte and vowifi are both working as expected. The one thing that you should know is that I had to manually add the apn for ims as in the screenshot below.

stefan243546 said:
I live in Romania and yes volte and vowifi are both working as expected. The one thing that you should know is that I had to manually add the apn for ims as in the screenshot below.
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Thanks for your reply, it really help me to take decision.
Can you please re-upload the screenshot APN for IMS, i think its not properly uploaded and images are not visible.
Also do you have the option for adding Esim in this SD version.
Thanks

niza2000in said:
Thanks for your reply, it really help me to take decision.
Can you please re-upload the screenshot APN for IMS, i think its not properly uploaded and images are not visible.
Also do you have the option for adding Esim in this SD version.
Thanks
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First off no esim sadly, and secondly the apn is specific for Orange Romania, so adding it to your phone will not make volte/vowifi work. You will have to take your carrier's apn from a friend who is in the same carrier or from the internet. Nevertheless I'll reupload the screenshots.
edit: the screenshots still seem to not be working, I'll give you a link to onedrive where I'll upload them: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AoksdHUtMyltgd15-duqZ_JyFMDzLw

stefan243546 said:
First off no esim sadly, and secondly the apn is specific for Orange Romania, so adding it to your phone will not make volte/vowifi work. You will have to take your carrier's apn from a friend who is in the same carrier or from the internet. Nevertheless I'll reupload the screenshots.
edit: the screenshots still seem to not be working, I'll give you a link to onedrive where I'll upload them: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AoksdHUtMyltgd15-duqZ_JyFMDzLw
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No ESIM...
Thanks mate for reply....

Question No available update for Realme GT Master Edition

Hello guys. I have an issue about updates with my GT Master Edition. Since I bought the phone in september I didn't received any update and the build number is RMX3363_11_A.05 with August 2021 security patches.
I live in Romania but the phone was received from Italy, I also tryied with vpn and selected different countryes but nothing. I've done a reset to the phone but again, no result. What can be the problem?

Updates ( read: patches ) get rolled out by OEM if they deem it necessary.

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Yes I know but I was broswing a little and this phone received monthly updates and now it shoud have december security patches. That's why it seems strange

Andyx88 said:
Hello guys. I have an issue about updates with my GT Master Edition. Since I bought the phone in september I didn't received any update and the build number is RMX3363_11_A.05 with August 2021 security patches.
I live in Romania but the phone was received from Italy, I also tryied with vpn and selected different countryes but nothing. I've done a reset to the phone but again, no result. What can be the problem?
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you can update direct from here
Realme GT Master Edition Firmware (RMX3363, RMX3360) - Realme Firmware
Realme GT Master Edition Firmware (RMX3363, RMX3360), Official Flash File (Stock ROM). flash your phone using realme flashtool or MSM Download tool.
realmefirmware.com

Andyx88 said:
Hello guys. I have an issue about updates with my GT Master Edition. Since I bought the phone in september I didn't received any update and the build number is RMX3363_11_A.05 with August 2021 security patches.
I live in Romania but the phone was received from Italy, I also tryied with vpn and selected different countryes but nothing. I've done a reset to the phone but again, no result. What can be the problem?
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try changing region to UK and connect to UK on VPN as well. Then try checking for update, it worked for me

I just received the update with december 2021 security patches. I'm in EU.

Andyx88 said:
Hello guys. I have an issue about updates with my GT Master Edition. Since I bought the phone in september I didn't received any update and the build number is RMX3363_11_A.05 with August 2021 security patches.
I live in Romania but the phone was received from Italy, I also tryied with vpn and selected different countryes but nothing. I've done a reset to the phone but again, no result. What can be the problem?
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Did you find any solution? I have the same problem

No, still nothing. I am keep trying to ask on other forums but no answer. And also keep trying using VPN with different countries but still nothing. I don't know what to say.

Andyx88 said:
Hello guys. I have an issue about updates with my GT Master Edition. Since I bought the phone in september I didn't received any update and the build number is RMX3363_11_A.05 with August 2021 security patches.
I live in Romania but the phone was received from Italy, I also tryied with vpn and selected different countryes but nothing. I've done a reset to the phone but again, no result. What can be the problem?
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can you check this?
Dial *#899# Software Version
At the bottom is the factory version. What is written after rmx3363? Is it GDPR?

_aleksandar_ said:
can you check this?
Dial *#899# Software Version
At the bottom is the factory version. What is written after rmx3363? Is it GDPR?
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Is the export version.

Andyx88 said:
Is the export version.
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What is written on the phone box? On my box is written, This product is only for sale and use in EU. I saw somewhere that the "export" version is for India, Taiwan ....
Have you tried to connect to germany or Britain via vpn? Have you tried more vpn?

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What is written on the phone box? On my box is written, This product is only for sale and use in EU. I saw somewhere that the "export" version is for India, Taiwan ....
Have you tried to connect to germany or Britain via vpn? Have you tried more vpn?
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I don't have the written who says "for sale and use only in EU...", there is only the sticker with the info about the phone. I saw on other boxes that written but on mine not.
I have tried to connect to Germany, UK, Netherlands, Italy and more... If you say this version is for India, should l try a India VPN? But these servers are not free, l should buy the app.

No need to buy, just download this, tap on free server tap Spain and look in updater !

Andyx88 said:
I don't have the written who says "for sale and use only in EU...", there is only the sticker with the info about the phone. I saw on other boxes that written but on mine not.
I have tried to connect to Germany, UK, Netherlands, Italy and more... If you say this version is for India, should l try a India VPN? But these servers are not free, l should buy the app.
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Isn't it written on your box like this? If vpn hasn't helped so far, then you bought a phone for the global market. Since you said it was written on your phone "export", it probably means that the phone is for the global market. Where you bought the phone? In a legal sale or through an ad?
See the picture I added, "realme3". Still, for India it is "rmx3360". In the table, after "rmx3363export" is written, ID(Indonesia), IQ(Iraq),Egypt(EG),AE(Emirates),BD(Bangladesh)....
Try to connect to those countries. If you can't, sell the phone and buy a phone that is for the European market.
Sorry in my bad english.

guest0022 said:
View attachment 5523223No need to buy, just download this, tap on free server tap Spain and look in updater !
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He probably bought a phone that is for the global market, so he can't update the software.

_aleksandar_ said:
Isn't it written on your box like this? If vpn hasn't helped so far, then you bought a phone for the global market. Since you said it was written on your phone "export", it probably means that the phone is for the global market. Where you bought the phone? In a legal sale or through an ad?
See the picture I added, "realme3". Still, for India it is "rmx3360". In the table, after "rmx3363export" is written, ID(Indonesia), IQ(Iraq),Egypt(EG),AE(Emirates),BD(Bangladesh)....
Try to connect to those countries. If you can't, sell the phone and buy a phone that is for the European market.
Sorry in my bad english.
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Look, this is the box from my phone . It was a challenge on Instagram so l won this phone from Realme Italy. But actually l am living in Romania. Maybe it was like a internal version and is not for all markets, l don't know what to say. The phone is working perfectly but l have in my brain this thing with the updates.... Always like to have the last one.
I also tried India vpn but still nothing, l have enough of this. l will sell it and buy the GT Neo 2. Thanks for all your replies.

Andyx88 said:
Look, this is the box from my phone . It was a challenge on Instagram so l won this phone from Realme Italy. But actually l am living in Romania. Maybe it was like a internal version and is not for all markets, l don't know what to say. The phone is working perfectly but l have in my brain this thing with the updates.... Always like to have the last one.
I also tried India vpn but still nothing, l have enough of this. l will sell it and buy the GT Neo 2. Thanks for all your replies.
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Before you sell the phone, try to connect to Russia.

RMX 3363
Still no update to 3.0 ..?