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I realise this question has probably been asked countless times but here we go. I have a SM-G960F but it is has a H3G firmware. I want to change it to BTU. Can I flash the latest BTU build, and use CSC instead of HOME_CSC as well as other files. Like, will this work without issues?
Yes, when it boots up it will likely be in German or something, on the first screen there will be some text with two options to press, you need to press the button that (In German) says reset the device, if you press the wrong button just boot to recovery and factory reset manually
On the next boot it will be in English
Why German? And would that be on the set up? Like when you first boot and it says welcome?
abrarahmed02 said:
Why German? And would that be on the set up? Like when you first boot and it says welcome?
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Just what it defaults to before the CSC changes when you factory reset, SIM card determines CSC when you flash Multi-CSC like BTU is, but only after the reset
And yes, very first screen it shows after the Samsung logo
Okay. I've rooted and flashed stock since S5. It's because this is my new S9, I dont wanna mess it up.
Edit: Thanks alot for your reply
abrarahmed02 said:
Okay. I've rooted and flashed stock since S5. It's because this is my new S9, I dont wanna mess it up.
Edit: Thanks alot for your reply
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I did the exact same thing you're about to do with my G960F too, mine was on O2 and I needed BTU or XEU for the Pie Beta, so I flashed the exact same way (Make sure to use ODIN 3.13.1)
It will likely give you XEU not BTU, makes no difference really they are both UK unbranded/unlocked firmwares and you get updates directly from Samsung instead of your carrier
What about doing *#272#Phone’s IMEI#. Would that bring up an option to change?
That's also why I want to flash, get update for Pie faster.
abrarahmed02 said:
What about doing *#272#Phone’s IMEI#. Would that bring up an option to change?
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No because your current CSC does not contain BTU or XEU, it is a single carrier CSC
Not sure that works now anyway, Samsung have added a lot of security additions to prevent us from playing, even to the point of not being able to update system apps via apk
Don't be worried about using ODIN, it is Samsung's own internal flashing tool in the first place, as long as you flash AP, BL, CP and CSC together and do not have any disconnections during the process you'll be fine
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No because your current CSC does not contain BTU or XEU, it is a single carrier CSC
Not sure that works now anyway, Samsung have added a lot of security additions to prevent us from playing, even to the point of not being able to update system apps via apk
Don't be worried about using ODIN, it is Samsung's own internal flashing tool in the first place, as long as you flash AP, BL, CP and CSC together and do not have any disconnections during the process you'll be fine
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Alright. I appreciate your help.
abrarahmed02 said:
What about doing *#272#Phone’s IMEI#. Would that bring up an option to change?
That's also why I want to flash, get update for Pie faster.
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Once you've flashed BTU/XEU you can flash DBT (German) Android Pie using HOME_CSC and it will not change your CSC, but you'll have Android Pie, that's what a lot of us have done until the UK receives it
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Once you've flashed BTU/XEU you can flash DBT (German) Android Pie using HOME_CSC and it will not change your CSC, but you'll have Android Pie, that's what a lot of us have done until the UK receives it
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Nah, I ain't gonna go that far. Would I still be able to get latest beta though?
abrarahmed02 said:
Nah, I ain't gonna go that far. Would I still be able to get latest beta though?
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Beta program has finished now, final is out in a few regions such as Germany (DBT)
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Beta program has finished now, final is out in a few regions such as Germany (DBT)
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Right. I'll switch to BTU anyway. Thanks again
abrarahmed02 said:
Right. I'll switch to BTU anyway. Thanks again
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Yep. It worked exactly how you said, German first to. I'm now on XEU. Thanks
abrarahmed02 said:
Yep. It worked exactly how you said, German first to. I'm now on XEU. Thanks
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Nice one
*Detection* said:
Once you've flashed BTU/XEU you can flash DBT (German) Android Pie using HOME_CSC and it will not change your CSC, but you'll have Android Pie, that's what a lot of us have done until the UK receives it
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Wait. I wanna do this. How does it work? Like flashing home CSC for DBT doesn't change the csc, but gives pie? How would I do this?
And does this still mean when it is pushed to UK it will be available, or will I need to re-flash?
abrarahmed02 said:
Wait. I wanna do this. How does it work? Like flashing home CSC for DBT doesn't change the csc, but gives pie? How would I do this?
And does this still mean when it is pushed to UK it will be available, or will I need to re-flash?
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Yep, HOME_CSC will not change your CSC, and DBT is included in BTU Multi just as XEU is, so it is quite happy leaving your CSC alone
Once the UK receives Android Pie, just do it again the exact same way with HOME_CSC and you'll be set for OTA updates from XEU again
No data lost, no reset of phone, just a nice quick way to get Pie now
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Yep, HOME_CSC will not change your CSC, and DBT is included in BTU Multi just as XEU is, so it is quite happy leaving your CSC alone
Once the UK receives Android Pie, just do it again the exact same way with HOME_CSC and you'll be set for OTA updates from XEU again
No data lost, no reset of phone, just a nice quick way to get Pie now
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Perfect, I'll do it now.
abrarahmed02 said:
Perfect, I'll do it now.
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:good:Same as yesterday but use HOME_CSC instead of CSC
And obviously the Pie DBT firmware this time
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DetectiveTaco said:
I have a Verizon locked Galaxy S9 (G960U) and I want to remove all the carrier branding and crap since. With the US Snapdragon Samsung devices having the bootloader locked and preventing the ability to root or flash custom ROMs this is the only way I can get rid of the carrier branding garbage. Though there is so many firmwares and different versions of the G960U1 firmware that I don't know what to get. Or which version of Odin I need or what to do to flash using Odin. If anyone is willing to help and walk me through this process that would be amazing because there is no good detailed step by step guides or videos on YouTube on how to do it. Or they aren't recent.
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get the patched Odin here
and the latest U1 firmware here
put the 4 files from the firmware in their respective spots, using CSC to factory reset the phone and HOME_CSC to flash the firmware without resetting.
let me know if youre not familiar with Odin enough to understand what im getting at
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DetectiveTaco said:
I looked at the firmware link and it was build back in August but I am already on the September Security patch?
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as long as its the same bootloader, itll work and itll update itself as normal once booted
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DetectiveTaco said:
Update: I tried doing this using a different machine and it worked as it should. I am now running the U1 firmware. Thanks for the sources for the resources and reccomendations.
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you bet man! glad it all turned out as we know it should
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One last question, did your CSC change when you flashed the U1? My CSC before flashing was VZW/VZW/VZW and it's still VZW/VZW/VZW. In the phone info app it says my firmwares CSC code is XAA which is what it should be since I flashed the XAA G960U1. But then it says the active CSC code is VZW. Does this mean I will not receive the unlocked OTA updates from Samsung directly like I thought I would, and instead I will still receive the Verizon OTA updates instead. http://imgur.com/a/KgooKUR
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it should still get updates for the OTA version. What happened is when you put the vzw card in, the firmware chose VZW since that was one of the available CSCs in the package. No worries man
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DetectiveTaco said:
Or is it like because the CSC is Country/Region/Operator and VZW was a part of the multi CSC package but the firmware uses the XAA CSC code it will pull the updates from the XAA provider in this case that being Samsung.
I will probably wait until the next update for XAA devices is pushed and see if I receive it. And I'll either report back here or PM you if I receive the OTA for the next XAA G960U1 update
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thats what i was driver after. the version of firmware you flashed contains several CSCs and the vzw one is what the phone latched on to. If you popped another sim in there thats within that csc list, itll probably do similar stuff with that
yeah, feel free to hit me up. if you pm me on here, i might not answer super fast, but ill eventually get to it lol
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DetectiveTaco said:
Yep sure thing. Hopefully the October patch will get pushed soon and ill found out.
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oh, forgot to address one of your previous questions. You can flash those files all you want, the nice part about them is that if youre flashing a new version on top of the old one, just flash the CSC_HOME and it will keep your phone exactly how it was but still apply the update. Its pretty sweet
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DetectiveTaco said:
Yeah I flashed the regular CSC going from G960U to G960U1 because how it was a bigger transition and I didn't want to leave traces of Verizon crap.
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very good. thats a perfect example of when to use the CSC vs the HOME_CSC
Hi, I'm wanting to sign up to the UK beta when it's released but I got my mobile from EE, if I flash the UK unlocked image will I be able to sign up to it? I have not done that for a while ?
Garner said:
Hi, I'm wanting to sign up to the UK beta when it's released but I got my mobile from EE, if I flash the UK unlocked image will I be able to sign up to it? I have not done that for a while ?
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You would need to change your CSC to BTU using samkey to enrol officially in the beta, or you can just flash the latest BTU firmware with Odin, then the update.zip for the beta from recovery
See here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/oneui-3-0-beta-s20-ultra-beta-thread-t4176833
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You would need to change your CSC to BTU using samkey to enrol officially in the beta, or you can just flash the latest BTU firmware with Odin, then the update.zip for the beta from recovery
See here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/oneui-3-0-beta-s20-ultra-beta-thread-t4176833
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Thanks for the reply ?? I thought flashing the firmware through Odin changed the CSC?
Garner said:
Thanks for the reply ?? I thought flashing the firmware through Odin changed the CSC?
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It used to, not anymore, got to use samkey now
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It used to, not anymore, got to use samkey now
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Sorry to hijack this thread. Do you know if I change the CSC to BTU if I would get Samsung pay? I bought my phone from a region that doesn't have samsung pay, but right now I'm in Canada where the banks are supported.
krusion said:
Sorry to hijack this thread. Do you know if I change the CSC to BTU if I would get Samsung pay? I bought my phone from a region that doesn't have samsung pay, but right now I'm in Canada where the banks are supported.
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Never tried myself, but I would assume so, I get Samsung pay on my BTU S20U, I think others have done exactly that for this reason too, you'd need to flash a BTU firmware too (Unless you get an OTA immediately after switching CSCs in which case there's no need)
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Never tried myself, but I would assume so, I get Samsung pay on my BTU S20U, I think others have done exactly that for this reason too, you'd need to flash a BTU firmware too (Unless you get an OTA immediately after switching CSCs in which case there's no need)
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And I can revert back without issues, correct? Assuming I wish to go back to EGY?
krusion said:
And I can revert back without issues, correct? Assuming I wish to go back to EGY?
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Yes the same way you switched the first time, providing you do not upgrade to an unsupported Android version (11 is not supported right now)
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Yes the same way you switched the first time, providing you do not upgrade to an unsupported Android version (11 is not supported right now)
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Quick question since you seem to be in the UK. Do you have MST working or has it been disabled completely? I didn't know this before. That was the primary reason I was interested in samsung pay over google play. I'm not seeing anything that samsung does better over Gpay, excluding the rewards, which don't seem like much anyway to begin with.
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Quick question since you seem to be in the UK. Do you have MST working or has it been disabled completely? I didn't know this before. That was the primary reason I was interested in samsung pay over google play. I'm not seeing anything that samsung does better over Gpay, excluding the rewards, which don't seem like much anyway to begin with.
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I haven't used it, I am with Barclays and they force you to use their own app for NFC etc, they aren't even listed in the Samsung pay app, always just use my card for contactless anyway
Hi there! I was trying to change region on my Active2 from XSG to SER, but after installing CSC for my R820 I ended up on endless loading.. So now I am looking for stock firmware for XSG (UAE). Where I can find it or buy it? Thanks!
Are you able to unpack/extract files with Tool 7Zip?
Because XSG is inside OXA package... means in all leaked SM-R820 FirmwareS.
IMHO something else wrong...
Maybe start from scratch...
What you did and which Files you used?
Filenames usefull to understand what you did...
Best Regards
Hi adfree, thanks for the answer!
Yes, I can unpack files with 7Zip.
First of all, I updated the firmware to 5.5.0.2 and got version R820XXU1DUA7.
Made full reset on the watches.
After that, I downloaded the necessary files to change the region to my PC.
I have booted the watch into wireless download mode.
I connected to the watch via Wi-Fi from PC.
In the AP, I selected the COMBINATION-FT40_R820XXU1ASI2.tar file and flashed it.
After that, I made a reset in netOdin, and added the file CSC_OXA_R820OXA1ASHF_usr.tar to CSC and flashed it.
After that, I tried to boot into recovery mode, but something went wrong: there was an endless loading with text "SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch Active2".
I realized that I had made a mistake because of Tizen version. I again booted the watch into wireless download mode and through netOdinflashed all 3 files from smR820XXU1ASHF (AP, BL, CSC). (downgraded to 4.0.0.6)
After that, I again flashed the AP combinative firmware COMBINATION-FT40_R820XXU1ASI2.tar, then again the CSC CSC_OXA_R820OXA1ASHF_usr.tar.
And again I got an endless download.
After that I tried many different firmwares, but none of them resulted in booting in recovery mode after combinative firmware.
After all I installed R820XXU1CTI4 AP_R820XXU1CTI4_usr.tar + BL_R820XXU1CTI4_usr.tar + CSC_OUA_R820OUA1CTI4_usr.tar. Now I can't even update the Tizen version, because after the update, when watches is loaded, it gives me a notification "Couldn't update software. Try again later"
I will be insanely grateful to you if you help me
And one more question. When I start Spay, it says "Your watch was modified and can't access Samsung Pay". Does it means I will be never able to access spay?
Maybe, if I will flash stock firmware for XSG R820XXU1DUA7 all of my problems will gone? I think update is not installing because watches trying to install R820XXU1DUA3 update, but for XSG region I need R820XXU1DUA7? Thats why I'm searching for R820XXU1DUA7
I think u need to downgrade to tizen 4 before u can change region
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I think u need to downgrade to tizen 4 before u can change region
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Hi! Thanks for the answer!
As I said before, when I realized my fail with Tizen version, I have installed smR820XXU1ASHF it is 4.0.0.6 and after installed combinated firmware COMBINATION-FT40_R820XXU1ASI2.tar and again CSC CSC_OXA_R820OXA1ASHF_usr.tar. And still doesnt work, endless loading with text "SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch Active2"
Too old files.
Newer Files floating arond...
I have less time now... Will later search...
Best Regards
adfree said:
Too old files.
Newer Files floating arond...
I have less time now... Will later search...
Best Regards
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Thanks adfree for idea! I've searched for new files and flashed 5.5 combinated firmware and all works fine! Thread can be closed. Thank you a lot!
Hi, I have some spare time now and need to reinstall my Fold3 anyway.
So I would like to test Android 13 and am looking for the safest way, of course without triggering knox.
Can I download and flash via Odin Indian firmware from here: https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-F926B/bit/all/av/T(Android 13) ?
Or should I register as a beta tester?
My csc code is OXM via *#1234# and EUX via "samsung phone info" app.
Which way to go, please? Or point me please in the right direction.
Thank you.
Good question, im also interested in going odin way, so i could also need a secured way
I downloaded the INU rom and to keep data flash HOME_CSC, it keeps the csc that you have now
So did I. I flashed INU on my EUY F926B. When you flash Home-CSC you will keep your data.
Is that absolutely secure that ill keep my apps and setting? Got 2 Authenticator Apps for work on it
Bolvaron said:
Is that absolutely secure that ill keep my apps and setting? Got 2 Authenticator Apps for work on it
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Been there, done that, if you have critical work apps, then wait for the official update if you are not 100% sure what you are doing.
ODIN says succeeded, so im crossing fingers. Have worked with it on an older Galaxy before, but never with Firmware from another country. In CSC ive taken the HOME_CSC_OXM_F926BOXM2DVK3_MQB58858275_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5.
That should be right
Talderon said:
Been there, done that, if you have critical work apps, then wait for the official update if you are not 100% sure what you are doing.
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I can report success, Authenticators are working, CSC is like before
Problem solved, I received official update today
Anyone in the US using VZW get the update?