Hey guys
Just received a new Galaxy A3 SM-A320FL as a work phone. The phone is a German (DE) Vodafone device with CSC of VD2. I'm trying to get it on VOD (UK) so I can get VoWIFI etc.
As the CSC is a multi CSC file it's not as simple as flashing the full latest set of files from VOD (via SamFirm) via Odin as it picks up VD2 again.
I've just tried downloading and flashing XEU firmware and that worked fine, CSC changed in Phone Info etc.
When I've reflashed the VOD multi CSC file it's put VD2 back on again?
How do I get to VOD? Any ideas?? My Note8 was far easier than this!!!
Thanks
Hi, can anyone confirm if the combination file method as described here https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39155 works on the A3?
The combination file is for the A5?
Thanks
Hi All,
I have tried searching for a solution to change CSC Code on a rooted G960F BRI model but all threads are about changing it without root (and that doesn't work).
Can someone point me to a thread maybe, that provides the steps to change CSC on a rooted phone?
You should be able to change it without root as long as the new CSC you are flashing does not contain the phones original CSC
For example BTU is Multi_CSC and contains XEU, so if your phone was originally XEU and you wanted to try and switch to BTU you cannot because the phone will automatically choose the original CSC from the Multi_CSC
You would need to flash a CSC that is either a single CSC or does not contain BRI
Look on the play store for CSC changer for a root method
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You should be able to change it without root as long as the new CSC you are flashing does not contain the phones original CSC
For example BTU is Multi_CSC and contains XEU, so if your phone was originally XEU and you wanted to try and switch to BTU you cannot because the phone will automatically choose the original CSC from the Multi_CSC
You would need to flash a CSC that is either a single CSC or does not contain BRI
Look on the play store for CSC changer for a root method
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Hey Thanks for your reply....I am currently on BRI and wanting to move CSC to XSA but XSA being single CSC and BRI multi CSC I think it is not possible yet....
I wanted to debrand my Vodafone branded Note 10+ 5G so flashed the latest Multi CSC firmware but when the phone booted back up everything was in french.
I checked the Software information and my CSC is listed as XEF/XEF/VOD when I expected this to be XEU/XEU/VOD
Never had this happen before and not sure how to get back to a UK CSC now?
Did you manage to flash your phone, because am going to do the same. updates from Vodafone are too slow
Hello community!
I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F) which is carrier branded and sim locked. I am looking to remove the carrier branding by using a unbranded firmware. I am trying to find an unbranded firmware that will not affect the functionalities of the phone ( VoLTE, VoWiFi etc..) . Would this be done by finding a firmware with same PDA but different CSC?
Current Branded Firmware:
Version G985FXXU3ATG4 / G985FOWA3ATG4 / G985FXXU3ATG4
Product Code: PGU
Would this firmware work?
Product code LUX
PDA G985FXXU3ATG4
CSC G985FOXM3ATG9
Thanks in advance for your help!
@servenaya
if you have a sim card of Guatemala and you want to keep VoLTE, VoWiFi etc.. for this country
install Version PDA G985FXXU3ATG4-CSC G985FOXM3ATG9
and change your CSC to GTO ( with préconfiguration for TIGO_CGU , PCW_PA and Claro_DR )
LUX have only préconfiguration for Luxemburg ( Proximus , POST , Tango , Telenet , Orange B and LUX )
regards
yakapa40 said:
@servenaya
if you have a sim card of Guatemala and you want to keep VoLTE, VoWiFi etc.. for this country
install Version PDA G985FXXU3ATG4-CSC G985FOXM3ATG9
and change your CSC to GTO ( with préconfiguration for TIGO_CGU , PCW_PA and Claro_DR )
LUX have only préconfiguration for Luxemburg ( Proximus , POST , Tango , Telenet , Orange B and LUX )
regards
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@yakapa40, thank you! This information is very helpful. I do have a Claro Guatemalan sim and even though the carrier does not support VoLTE, or VoWifi, I would like to keep this features in case they implement them in the future. I did find a firmware with the recommended PDA and CSC (Country South East Europe, Product code: SEE, PDA: G985FXXU3ATG4, CSS: G985FOXM3ATG9). Would this firmware work? From what understand, I would have to first flash this firmware, then change de CSC with Samkey to GTO and lastly, factory restore the phone. Is this correct?
Also, would you recommend using Samkey to perform a carrier unlock before changing the CSC or could I do it later on? I read that Samkey only works for phones that dont ask for unlock code. Mine does ask for a code when I insert another carrier's sim.
Thanks in advance for your help!
save all your data
install new firmware
you have a free apk here to change the CSC:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82858645&postcount=37
yakapa40 said:
save all your data
install new firmware
you have a free apk here to change the CSC:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82858645&postcount=37
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@yakapa40, Thank you once again. Just want to make sure that the firmware mention before is the best one to use? I have attached the software information from my phone. Please let me know your opinion.
yes all is ok with your firmware
PGU:
GTO:
yakapa40 said:
yes all is ok with your firmware
PGU:
GTO:
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@yakapa40 Thank you for your help. You are extremely knowledgeable on this topic! To be honest, I just realize how little I know about flashing even though I've been doing it since 2012. I feel like I understand firmware flashing less than I did before.
I just have a last question. If I flash the firmware with a CSC NEE, and than do the CSC change to GTO, which CSC will be used for future OTA updates? What I mean is, if there is a new NEE firmware will I get it, or will I have to wait for a new GTO update? Sorry, I am little confused with all of this.
G985F OXM is a multi CSC so if you flash the firmware with a CSC NEE , you will get XEF CSC by default
, and when you change to GTO you will get GTO OTA updates
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/s20-g985f-firmwares-t4060279
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G985F OXM is a multi CSC so if you flash the firmware with a CSC NEE , you will get XEF CSC by default
, and when you change to GTO you will get GTO OTA updates
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/s20-g985f-firmwares-t4060279
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@yakapa40, I was finally able to flash the phone. I followed the steps and got the GTO CSC and the unbranded firmware working! Thank you for helping me throughout the whole process. The only down side was that I still lost the VoLTE and VoWifi options. When I look at the Sim Card Status menu, the IMS registration Status is "not registered". :crying:
Hello,
I have a Galaxy S20+ 5G SM-G986B with CSC: XSG (United Arab Emirates) and have the last OTA update G986BXXU5CUA3 with changelist 20699066 but the Security patch date is 2021-01-01. I live in Romania and here we have ROM CSC and the last update is G986BXXS6CUA8 with the same changelist 20699066 but Security patch date is 2021-02-01.
Is there any differences between them if the changelists are the same?
1. Should i change my CSC to ROM? What benefits will i have?
2. What is the best method to change the CSC? Will i have the option to update OTA if i change my CSC?
Thanks.
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Hello,
I have a Galaxy S20+ 5G SM-G986B with CSC: XSG (United Arab Emirates) and have the last OTA update G986BXXU5CUA3 with changelist 20699066 but the Security patch date is 2021-01-01. I live in Romania and here we have ROM CSC and the last update is G986BXXS6CUA8 with the same changelist 20699066 but Security patch date is 2021-02-01.
Is there any differences between them if the changelists are the same?
1. Should i change my CSC to ROM? What benefits will i have?
2. What is the best method to change the CSC? Will i have the option to update OTA if i change my CSC?
Thanks.
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1. You do not need to change the CSC. But to receive OTA updates, you will need the stock) original firmware running the CSC of your region.
2. There are different ways to change CSC. Keep in mind that changing the CSC will wipe your data. So backup everything you need before.
One method is to flash a firmware with Odin on PC via USB cable to your phone using the CSC file you want.
Another method is described in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/free-csc-change-apk-for-s20.4116015/