What's the difference between XAA, TMK, and CSC? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers

I'm trying to figure out which image to download for T-Mobile USA?
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-...1&r=TMK,USC,XAA&v=Nougat(Android+7.0)&rpp=100
But, there's three "product versions"? What's the difference between them?

Neo3D said:
I'm trying to figure out which image to download for T-Mobile USA?
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-...1&r=TMK,USC,XAA&v=Nougat(Android+7.0)&rpp=100
But, there's three "product versions"? What's the difference between them?
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See if this helps any.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/carrier-switch-snapdragon-t3615680

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note 10+ 5G SM-N976N

Hi,
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You have to use the same model to flash in Odin. 976B is not 976N.
You can flash the KOO firmware for 976N which is the unbranded version (I bought it myself at a Samsung shop in Seoul).
I tried to flash with 976B and got errors. I flashed with KOO 976N but srill i have brand of KT when i start the phone also some settings of KT.
No idea why KT still stays after flashing
minipac13 said:
I tried to flash with 976B and got errors. I flashed with KOO 976N but srill i have brand of KT when i start the phone also some settings of KT.
No idea why KT still stays after flashing
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Right, because 976B is not the phone you have. You can't use a different model firmware.
Sounds like you need to change the CSC to KOO after boot up.
I used CSC for KOO byr still no lick
Let me know which CSC maybe i am doing something wrong
minipac13 said:
I used CSC for KOO byr still no lick
Let me know which CSC maybe i am doing something wrong
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You said you flashed KOO firmware. That is not the same thing as switching CSC after booting up.
There is a phone menu to change the CSC. You need to do this, which will change the CSC setting on the EFS partition which is what you need to do.
Woow thank you for that. Now this is new and i didn't know it. Can you help me and let me know where to change CSC.
Thanks
*#272*IMEI# not working... i don't want to root also
minipac13 said:
*#272*IMEI# not working... i don't want to root also
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you can try this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...de-how-to-change-s9-s9-csc-model-csc-t3870836
Kalm_Traveler said:
you can try this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...de-how-to-change-s9-s9-csc-model-csc-t3870836
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no use and help from link since this was for combination firmware.
did you change ur CSC ? which method?
minipac13 said:
no use and help from link since this was for combination firmware.
did you change ur CSC ? which method?
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The SM-N976N has 4 CSC options built-in. KOO is the unbranded Samsung code. There are 3 for the 3 major carriers in Korea: SK Telecom, kt Olleh, and LG U+
No I did not change my CSC because I bought my phone in a Samsung store in Seoul.
I have KT one , when i switch one says 5G and under screen KT.
also in setting. I am trying to find the way to change the CSC from KTC to KOO
Active KTC
Edit
Ohhh no way that bad
For me only Samsung pay ,5G, start up the phone, phone can't recognize my number rather than that everything else is perfect.
I am trying to find way to change CSC to KOO, hopefully will work
minipac13 said:
Ohhh no way that bad
For me only Samsung pay ,5G, start up the phone, phone can't recognize my number rather than that everything else is perfect.
I am trying to find way to change CSC to KOO, hopefully will work
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Do you mean your N10+ doesn't connect to the 5G network even if it's present and working in your zone?
Yes i don't see 5G at all even covered in my country. Always LTE+
Weird.. where are you from?
Our model is 5G, I suppose SM-976B only is suitable for 5G networks over asian countries, hope someone could tell me I'm wrong...
vysus said:
Weird.. where are you from?
Our model is 5G, I suppose SM-976B only is suitable for 5G networks over asian countries, hope someone could tell me I'm wrong...
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I don't know the specs of the B variant, but my N variant 5g worked in Korea just fine. Haven't been able to test it in the USA yet because T-Mobile doesn't have any 5g towers in my state yet.
In my country, UAE according to bands only N976N working since the are on same 5G band.
N976B isn't working with UAE network (5G). I bought and sold N976B.
Also now N976N is not working coz of carrier, KT from Korea.

Galaxy Active 2 (R825F) Australian

Hi,
Can anyone upload Australian firmware for LTE version? I am stuck on R825FXXU1ASJ3 Sweden version. My samsung pay is not working.
Thanks
Australian Firmware
kazim.asghar said:
Hi,
Can anyone upload Australian firmware for LTE version? I am stuck on R825FXXU1ASJ3 Sweden version. My samsung pay is not working.
Thanks
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I might have the current Australian csc rom with me and hopefully could share it with you but before that....
How do you plan to change it to Australia without changing the csc of watch via combination firmware which, apparently is not available as of now for the 825F model.
amandeepN4 said:
I might have the current Australian csc rom with me and hopefully could share it with you but before that....
How do you plan to change it to Australia without changing the csc of watch via combination firmware which, apparently is not available as of now for the 825F model.
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I used a combination file from a paid website and it was a wrong file. It bricked my watch and I got it fixed from samsung under warranty. Can you share the firmware you have? Which one is it?
kazim.asghar said:
I used a combination file from a paid website and it was a wrong file. It bricked my watch and I got it fixed from samsung under warranty. Can you share the firmware you have? Which one is it?
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Man I know the paid site all have the wrong combination files. They are cheating and misleading the people that too after taking money. I know what must have happened you flashed a 825U firmware which was listed under 825F section in that website.
Good for you were in warranty. Rest the firmware i had was the same OLB available on that website. So no use.
amandeepN4 said:
I might have the current Australian csc rom with me and hopefully could share it with you but before that....
How do you plan to change it to Australia without changing the csc of watch via combination firmware which, apparently is not available as of now for the 825F model.
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Hi Aman, Do you rom for R825F OLB, can you share it?

Changing csc

Recently i bought a snapdragon s20+(g9860) hong kong model.
I want to change my csc to european csc to get faster updates.
Is this possible?
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G9860 met Tapatalk
No.
Yes you can change csc check this thread out
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...faster-performance-atd3-t4089413/post82423727
00mpollard said:
Yes you can change csc check this thread out
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...faster-performance-atd3-t4089413/post82423727
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You qoute is misleading.
The guy you qouted has a UK device and changed his CSC from branded Uk to unbranded UK, which both are on his device..
This guy here has a HK device and wants to to a European CSC. HK devices dont have European CSC on them, so he cant change to them.
Even if he roots the device, copies the CSC he wants from an EU decive to his and managed to change his CSC with wiping, not only he wont get quicker updates, he wont het updates at all because his CSC wont be an official CSC of a HK device
firefds said:
You qoute is misleading.
The guy you qouted has a UK device and changed his CSC from branded Uk to unbranded UK, which both are on his device..
This guy here has a HK device and wants to to a European CSC. HK devices dont have European CSC on them, so he cant change to them.
Even if he roots the device, copies the CSC he wants from an EU decive to his and managed to change his CSC with wiping, not only he wont get quicker updates, he wont het updates at all because his CSC wont be an official CSC of a HK device
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My apologies I guess I misunderstood region csc changes. Thank you for the clarification. I am new to Samsung devices so it's a learning curve! Appreciate the detailed reply
Ok guys no problem....i guess this is the downside of buying a snapdragon....but the only one.
Love this phone!
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G9860 met Tapatalk
hello
PRT -- XEO
If it's possible send to me too, thanks very much
I have Exynos variant with MEO (Portugal) csc. Is it possible to change to ITV (Italian) csc?
denzel09 said:
I have Exynos variant with MEO (Portugal) csc. Is it possible to change to ITV (Italian) csc?
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Try this - Go to "Settings" then "About phone". Write down your IMEI Number. Open dialer and enter *#272*IMEInumber# (In the thread replace IMEInumber with your actual IMEI Number). Press dial, you should see a screen with the list of available CSC codes for your device. Select the CSC that you want and tap the Install option. This method works on the S10, it should work on the S20 as well.
varcor said:
Try this - Go to "Settings" then "About phone". Write down your IMEI Number. Open dialer and enter *#272*IMEInumber# (In the thread replace IMEInumber with your actual IMEI Number). Press dial, you should see a screen with the list of available CSC codes for your device. Select the CSC that you want and tap the Install option. This method works on the S10, it should work on the S20 as well.
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Does not work on S20.
Orphee said:
Does not work on S20.
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Worked on my S20 Ultra (Canada).
varcor said:
Try this - Go to "Settings" then "About phone". Write down your IMEI Number. Open dialer and enter *#272*IMEInumber# (In the thread replace IMEInumber with your actual IMEI Number). Press dial, you should see a screen with the list of available CSC codes for your device. Select the CSC that you want and tap the Install option. This method works on the S10, it should work on the S20 as well.
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Oh wow! i already used samkey and purchased some credits, dafaq
rajeshr said:
Worked on my S20 Ultra (Canada).
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You have the Exynos variant, correct? I know it won't work on Snapdragon devices.
varcor said:
You have the Exynos variant, correct? I know it won't work on Snapdragon devices.
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No, I have the Snapdragon version (SM-G988W).
rajeshr said:
No, I have the Snapdragon version (SM-G988W).
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Wow! That's a first, wasn't aware the Snapdragon variant had a Multi-CSC, like OXM on Exynos devices. Is the list of CSC's mainly Canada's Branded Carriers? Post a screen shot if possible, thanks!
varcor said:
Wow! That's a first, wasn't aware the Snapdragon variant had a Multi-CSC, like OXM on Exynos devices. Is the list of CSC's mainly Canada's Branded Carriers? Post a screen shot if possible, thanks!
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Yes, it seems like the list is primarily Canadian carriers although there are a few that I don't recognize.
rajeshr said:
Yes, it seems like the list is primarily Canadian carriers although there are a few that I don't recognize.
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Makes sense, Samsung can sell the same device to all carriers. If it's modeled like OXM on Exynos variants once you insert a compatible SIM the CSC is automatically updated after startup. That's really good news, users can switch carriers without flashing new firmware. Curious if Branded US Models have the same option, I would think they do. Thanks for the info, appreciate it!
varcor said:
Makes sense, Samsung can sell the same device to all carriers. If it's modeled like OXM on Exynos variants once you insert a compatible SIM the CSC is automatically updated after startup. That's really good news, users can switch carriers without flashing new firmware. Curious if Branded US Models have the same option, I would think they do. Thanks for the info, appreciate it!
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This is really strange btw, because i maked that but after insert a compatible SIM the CSC never automatically updated after startup
denzel09 said:
This is really strange btw, because i maked that but after insert a compatible SIM the CSC never automatically updated after startup
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Interesting, did the dialer code I posted get you to the Preconfig Screen? Was the desired CSC on the list?
varcor said:
Interesting, did the dialer code I posted get you to the Preconfig Screen? Was the desired CSC on the list?
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When i try that dialer code, i have Connection problem or USSD code not valid so nothing Preconfig Screen

SM-G9880 Flashing Question

I recently just bought a S20 Ultra that has a unlockable bootloader. A little while back, I had a Galaxy S9 that I could completely convert the entire device to U1. Is that even possible with this device ? To fully convert the CSC and bootloader ect, to a US model ?
cjegan2008 said:
I recently just bought a S20 Ultra that has a unlockable bootloader. A little while back, I had a Galaxy S9 that I could completely convert the entire device to U1. Is that even possible with this device ? To fully convert the CSC and bootloader ect, to a US model ?
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That was then. Each model is specific to a region and can not be flash with software from another region. I.E you cannot flash G9880 with firmware from G988U or G988U1 or the other way around.
What exactly changed from the S9 to the S20 that made that impossible ?
west2cool said:
That was then. Each model is specific to a region and can not be flash with software from another region. I.E you cannot flash G9880 with firmware from G988U or G988U1 or the other way around.
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cjegan2008 said:
What exactly changed from the S9 to the S20 that made that impossible ?
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Any luck? I just got one in Canada and it only has 3g ad 4g so I was hoping I could flash a csc file.
So I attempted to edit the band config using QPST and QXDM, but I'm very unfamiliar with both programs and how to actually read and write information to the modem using those programs. Definitely not for the average user. Back in the days when devices had ESN numbers, I used to flash software using QPST and QXDM but there is a lot that has changed with those programs, and I wouldn't even know how to do that stuff today. If anyone has any knowledge about those two programs that can help me unlock all the US 5G bands for AT&T and Verizon that would extremely helpful.
dwhite011 said:
Any luck? I just got one in Canada and it only has 3g ad 4g so I was hoping I could flash a csc file.
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An issue with S9 obtaining ROM for UK

Hi
I bought what I thought was a genuine S9 from someone and it turns out it has a Spanish ROM on it and it has got horrid apps on it. I want a UK version of the latest ROM but can't find it on SAMMOBILE or anything?
Version is: Galaxy S9
SM-G9600
Baseband: G9600ZCU1ARBE
Current Android: 8.0.0
I am wanting to flash it with ODIN which I have done before but just can not find the ROM anywhere. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
pgibbyuk said:
Hi
I bought what I thought was a genuine S9 from someone and it turns out it has a Spanish ROM on it and it has got horrid apps on it. I want a UK version of the latest ROM but can't find it on SAMMOBILE or anything?
Version is: Galaxy S9
SM-G9600
Baseband: G9600ZCU1ARBE
Current Android: 8.0.0
I am wanting to flash it with ODIN which I have done before but just can not find the ROM anywhere. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Took me about 4 hours on slow speed.
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__S9__/qddt/BTU/G960FXXUCFTK1/G960FOXMCFTJ2/
Samfw only takes about 15min
headzy said:
Took me about 4 hours on slow speed.
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__S9__/qddt/BTU/G960FXXUCFTK1/G960FOXMCFTJ2/
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Cheers thanks. Is this definitely correct even though the model no is different?
Thanks
pgibbyuk said:
Cheers thanks. Is this definitely correct even though the model no is different?
Thanks
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Try it and see if works, should do.
Thanks, my model no is SM-G9600 though, as per OP. On Sammobile I can't see a rom for this model no that's why I was trying to understand it further?
Did you get through? The actual number which you should check for is one which you can get if you install "Phone Info" and look under the "CSC CODE" tab. The product code is the exact one for your phone. Look for this one on SamMobile and install using Odin. I'm not an expert here, but this should give you what you're looking for.
Hi. I'm really struggling to be fair. I can't fine anything for UK on this model. I can find the rom from every other country apart from UK. Total brick wall to be honest. The rom that the chap above suggested was for a completely different model so I don't want to risk it. I will try it if I know it won't break it but I'm getting nothing for this.
I think this image is better

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