Hey there,
I have got the S9 with an Austrian Provider Firmware. Although the device is unlocked for any Carrier, it seems to me that my Provider is getting out Firmware Updates very slow.
So I have been thinking about flashing my device to an open Firmware to receive Firmware Updates faster. Will I get any disadvantages, eg. no VoLTE or anything else?
What do you mean with "open Firmware"?
I guess, flash an other ROM?
If you put a custom ROM on the device, you will NOT receive any ROM Updates from Samsung - because it's customized.
Some ROMs has a updater, to receive updates if there is some available of the "provider of the ROM".
Some ROMs work well, others has still some bugs, depends on the ROM (see Buglist at every thread).
But you can customize it by yourself! increase batterylifetime, design, get rid of the bloatware,....
First you have to install a custom recovery, with this you loose warranty, and KNOX.
Every other function depends on the ROM.
But i bought my S9 from Amazon and still receive no updates.... (no branding of 3 in Austria).
pimpmyfriedl said:
What do you mean with "open Firmware"?
I guess, flash an other ROM?
If you put a custom ROM on the device, you will NOT receive any ROM Updates from Samsung - because it's customized.
Some ROMs has a updater, to receive updates if there is some available of the "provider of the ROM".
Some ROMs work well, others has still some bugs, depends on the ROM (see Buglist at every thread).
But you can customize it by yourself! increase batterylifetime, design, get rid of the bloatware,....
First you have to install a custom recovery, with this you loose warranty, and KNOX.
Every other function depends on the ROM.
But i bought my S9 from Amazon and still receive no updates.... (no branding of 3 in Austria).
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Yes, I want to Flash to a non-Provider locked ROM.
Well, there has to be International ROMs - like when you purchase the S9 directly via the Samsung Website with no Provider involved.
Is there a way to flash those kind of ROMs?
yes_sir said:
Yes, I want to Flash to a non-Provider locked ROM.
Well, there has to be International ROMs - like when you purchase the S9 directly via the Samsung Website with no Provider involved.
Is there a way to flash those kind of ROMs?
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There are stock unbranded ROMs but they do not unlock the SIM lock
BTU is a United Kingdom unbranded ROM
*Detection* said:
There are stock unbranded ROMs but they do not unlock the SIM lock
BTU is a United Kingdom unbranded ROM
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Nah, do not worry about the SIM lock. It is removed.
So, when I Flash the BTU ROM. Do I get Firmware Updates and Security Level Patches fast?
yes_sir said:
Nah, do not worry about the SIM lock. It is removed.
So, when I Flash the BTU ROM. Do I get Firmware Updates and Security Level Patches fast?
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You get them at the speed they are rolled out for BTU, go check sammobile and look at the dates they are arriving
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You get them at the speed they are rolled out for BTU, go check sammobile and look at the dates they are arriving
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Well, that is one good answer. But I cannot find the Dates on sammobile. Can you help me out?
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Well, that is one good answer. But I cannot find the Dates on sammobile. Can you help me out?
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?? The dates are on the left side of the firmwares you should be looking at...
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So my signal wouldn't work so I went to SamMobile and downloaded the UK BTU stock ROM. I wiped the rom used triangle away to reset flash counter and installed the stock ROM. The status was 'Normal'. I then sent it to Samsung for a repair.
I received the phone back yesterday, samsung have refused to repair it as it has custom firmware, I have again installed the UK BTU firmware (old versions too) and it seems to be installing a Ukrainian stock ROM, no matter which website I download it from.
The signal is now working but I still cannot find the actual UK BTU (or UK T-Mobile) stock ROM.
Also, when I received the phone back from samsung the auto-rotate feature no longer works (Android Sensor Box shows it not working at all) and I cannot say this to Samsung as they will obviously think i'm making it up.
Anyway, can anyone help ?
Thanks
CuBz90 said:
Anyway, can anyone help ?
Thanks
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Here is the link to Stock Roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31801046&postcount=1
Find the correct Rom and install it ,
Check if you Imie number displays or if its Null ?
aukhan said:
Here is the link to Stock Roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31801046&postcount=1
Find the correct Rom and install it ,
Check if you Imie number displays or if its Null ?
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I have tried that link and getting an incorrect ROM. First of all the language is Ukranian (I believe) even though it is listed as United Kingdom BTU. The flash counter goes back to 1 at every boot even though I am not rooted and Kies refuses to install firmware.
My IMEI displays fine.
open kies - tools - firmware upgrade and initialization
You need to enter S/N , you can find in device setting / back of device under battery.
CuBz90 said:
So my signal wouldn't work so I went to SamMobile and downloaded the UK BTU stock ROM. I wiped the rom used triangle away to reset flash counter and installed the stock ROM. The status was 'Normal'. I then sent it to Samsung for a repair.
I received the phone back yesterday, samsung have refused to repair it as it has custom firmware, I have again installed the UK BTU firmware (old versions too) and it seems to be installing a Ukrainian stock ROM, no matter which website I download it from.
The signal is now working but I still cannot find the actual UK BTU (or UK T-Mobile) stock ROM.
Also, when I received the phone back from samsung the auto-rotate feature no longer works (Android Sensor Box shows it not working at all) and I cannot say this to Samsung as they will obviously think i'm making it up.
Anyway, can anyone help ?
Thanks
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Hi,
Do you have the n7105 LTE model?
T-Mobile UK is now known as Everything Everywhere.
The ROMs show on SamMobile as "United Kingdom (EE)" and have EVR as the CSC
like: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/197072816/008698a/N7105XXDMB2_N7105EVRDMA2_EVR.zip.html
dr.ketan said:
open kies - tools - firmware upgrade and initialization
You need to enter S/N , you can find in device setting / back of device under battery.
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Tried that, keep getting error "Error found in the downloaded file". I've tried updating Kies, removing and re-installing and i still get the same error everytime.
Pyr0x64 said:
Hi,
Do you have the n7105 LTE model?
T-Mobile UK is now known as Everything Everywhere.
The ROMs show on SamMobile as "United Kingdom (EE)" and have EVR as the CSC
like: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/197072816/008698a/N7105XXDMB2_N7105EVRDMA2_EVR.zip.html
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It is definitely N7100, it's with T-Mobile (EE) but not on their "4gee" plan. The stock firmware is BTU.
Here is the details i'm shown after entering my S/N:
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I fixed it myself by checking "Phone" instead of "PDA" in Odin. This also fixed the orientation problem.
Thanks anyway.
Users can still use SamFirm_V0.3.6 to download SM-G930U_G930UUEU2APG9 firmware to flash on our US Verizon S7's. The firmware contains the latest 8/1/16 security patch.
Thanks to zxz0O0 for this program and OP! Thanks to princecomsy for the modded Odin 3.1.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
The OP said that the software has depreciated, but it still works!
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Reserved!
This one too, just in case!
Wait I'm confused the firmware version says its for the G930U, but also saying its for VZW? Which is it lol, the G930U or G930V. I know you can flash the U firmware on the V model but I'm just asking to make sure.
There were two identical versions of the "U" firmware. Sorry for the confusion. You can use the program to download the "U" firmware to flash on on our Verizon S7's.
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There were two identical versions of the "U" firmware. Sorry for the confusion. This firmware can be used to flash said firmware on our Verizon S7's.
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"This" firmware can be used to flash "said" firmware?
Sorry to make you elaborate it seems simple but I can't quite tell whats going on haha.
I need to download both and flash half from each? Or flash one first then the other?
You can download either one. The XAA and VZW firmware are identical. I just flashed the "VZW" one and it made no difference.
DeathAngel66669 said:
You can download either one. The XAA and VZW firmware are identical. I just flashed the "VZW" one and it made no difference.
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Oh lol, and it came with VZW bloat and worked with the Verizon specific features and all that?
I'll let you know once I get through the setup.
Edit:
Added screenshots. The firmware is unbranded, no Verizon bloatware.
DeathAngel66669 said:
I'll let you know once I get through the setup.
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Sweet thanks
I found these for the S7 edge:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=sm-g935u
Again, either one will work. I hope this helps.
DeathAngel66669 said:
I found these for the S7 edge:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=sm-g935u
Again, either one will work. I hope this helps.
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Yeah thats the one I downloaded, but when I loaded it into Odin the CSC showed as OYM, and not VZW.
Oh well lol I'll keep this running I don't have it set up yet so I can't speak on battery life or performance (although I'm sure it will be similar to PF2) but as far as my signal goes there are no issues so I'll keep this installed. Thanks for the guide and for helping me out.
Edit: Oh, didn't know the U firmware let you straight up uninstall some of the Samsung crap, not just disable it. Also didn't realize that all the 3rd party bloat was Verizon's doing, not Samsungs I disable all that crap with Package Disabler Pro anyways, but still didn't realize how sh*tty Verizon is lol.
Sure thing, no problem. One problem... If you use visual voice-mail, it will be lost. I have not found a suitable working replacement either... I just long press the "1" in the dialer to check my voice-mail, lol. Old-school....
Oh okay
Lol I know benchmarks don't really mean anything but damn
Beat the OnePlus 3 in RAM score even though it has 2GB less ram LOL
Nice!
Why do I get:
error loading library:
Checking firmware for SM-G930V/VZW/G930VVRU2APE1/G930VVZW2APE1/G930VVRU2APE1/G930VVRU2APE1
Error loading library: 14001
Please make sure "Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)" and "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)" are installed
Error: Could not send BinaryInform. Status code 200/401
Authorization failed
Try installing those two MS VC C++ packages, reboot and try again. I have them installed and did not experience that error. Works on my laptop and desktop.
I flashed the new U firmware and man my phone is back to normal. I want to root it but it was so sluggish with the root kernal even with the v15 fixes and all the tweaks I read here. Opening apps were taking 5 seconds, unlocking the phone was taking a few. It literally felt like I was running some crap $50 chinese phone lol. Also my battery was going down 10% every half and hour. Now with the fresh stock install no root no tweaks I've lost 3% in 1h and 33 minutes
What exactly are the benefits of doing this? Doesn't the U firmware have an unlocked boot loader, or something along those lines?
Nobiscis said:
What exactly are the benefits of doing this? Doesn't the U firmware have an unlocked boot loader, or something along those lines?
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No unlocked bootloader, just 0 Verizon bloat to bog down the phone, so it tends to run much cleaner.
Hi guys.I have a Samsung S20+ 5G.My csc is SWC. Id like to install ITV.Is it possible?If so, how?Obviously I don't have root.Tnx in advance
samkey to change CSC, buy 3 credits from ebay for around £5.99
*Detection* said:
samkey to change CSC, buy 3 credits from ebay for around £5.99
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No other way?With root?
ettore88 said:
No other way?With root?
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Yea you can probably do it with root, I've not rooted a phone since the S5 though so not sure of the process
ettore88 said:
Hi guys.I have a Samsung S20+ 5G.My csc is SWC. Id like to install ITV.Is it possible?If so, how?Obviously I don't have root.Tnx in advance
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SM-G986B is Multi CSC device. Since Switzerland and Italy are in the same region both CSC's should be pre-installed on the device.
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.
varcor said:
SM-G986B is Multi CSC device. Since Switzerland and Italy are in the same region both CSC's should be pre-installed on the device.
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.
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Done.Unfortunately i get this:
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The same on my phone.
I changed mine yesterday from EVR to BTU. Took SIM out then used samkey took less than 5 minutes then when it was done an update was available for me straight away
My current csc is this:SAOMC_SM-G986B_OXM_SWC_QQ_0025
RFCN30KLS0N
SWC/SWC,SWC/EUY/SWC
Is it possible to change this csc to ITV through SAMKEY?
*Detection* said:
samkey to change CSC, buy 3 credits from ebay for around £5.99
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How does that work
bodomfan said:
How does that work
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The Samkey method would only work if the security patch on your phone hasn't been updated past July 2020. Otherwise you will get an "unsupported BIT" error.
knight_parn said:
The Samkey method would only work if the security patch on your phone hasn't been updated past July 2020. Otherwise you will get an "unsupported BIT" error.
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I'm on latest firmware
bodomfan said:
I'm on latest firmware
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In this case you're stuck (like myself) with whatever csc you currently have unless you root your device. I haven't rooted any of my samsung phones (my primary handsets) since my S3 days as I had no need to. So I'm not familiar with the process for sammy devices.
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In this case you're stuck (like myself) with whatever csc you currently have unless you root your device. I haven't rooted any of my samsung phones (my primary handsets) since my S3 days as I had no need to. So I'm not familiar with the process for sammy devices.
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Samkey did the trick I changed csc buying a code on ebay
And I was on September patch
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And I was on September patch
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Samkey must have updated their program recently then. When I tried that 2 weeks ago, it didn't work. Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to change my S20 to BTU.
knight_parn said:
Samkey must have updated their program recently then. When I tried that 2 weeks ago, it didn't work. Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to change my S20 to BTU.
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No problem ?
Ignore this, click OK, then try again, worked for me
Has anyone in Europe had this update yet and if so are you having any problems. Could you say where you are please.
Thanks.
Nothing here yet. Belgian living in RO. On Orange RO. Can't wait.
I'm in the UK on EE and no sign of it here but I don't think we are scheduled to receive it for a few days yet. I'm keen to try it just a little bit concerned after what happened to this update on some of flagship Samsungs.
Galaxy A52s 5G gets Android 12 update in Europe
After releasing the Android 12 update to most high-end smartphones and tablets, Samsung has set its sight on premium mid-range ...
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Arobase40 said:
Just checked via Samfrew the availability of Android 12 for Poland, Luxembourg, Austria and France !
Starting downloading it via Frija and I hope I can flash it without losing my data...
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Backup with smartswitch.... worked for me
Arobase40 said:
I know but the problem with Smartswitch is that you have to reenter your Samsung password after a restore and then it populates a warning across all my other Samsung devices to be sure it is really me. lol
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I hated that so I use gmail to log into Samsung account and I use a different email for each device. None are used for anything but phone and that alone.
Poland, Luxembourg, Austria and France firmware is compatible with Germany (DBT) right?
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Does this Android 12 version solves your non working camera issue with unlocked bootloader ?
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not yet tested
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I thought it was a screenshot of your phone with Android 12. lol
Are you from France ?
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Belgium with the csc : LUX
I'm getting the "Complete(Write) operation failed." error on Odin while trying to flash the firmware.
I'm using latest Samsung drivers, oem cable and my phone is a A52s (SM-A528B/DS).
Any ideas?
Arobase40 said:
Are you sure you didn't try to customize your firmware ?
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Nope, completely stock.
Same here , RO , Orange ... Nothing yet about Android 12
added Android 12 update for another European countries incl. Romania
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Just updated my A52s, OTA in the UK. No issues so far.
Currently downloading the update in the UK, A52S 5G
I noticed the update was available this morning so I downloaded it and installed. Working well with no problems so far.
Just downloaded install Android 12 on my A52 5G for t-mobile. Will have to see what all the hype is about.
doubledragon5 said:
Just downloaded install Android 12 on my A52 5G for t-mobile. Will have to see what all the hype is about.
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its not all that
just installed Android 12 on my A52s via OTA - Czech rep. (T-Mobile)
I just saw online that India Market got the new update (F936BXXU1AVIH) with September security patch.
So my question is, as i have an european model with the same model number (F936B), what is the risk if i flash this firmware ? As i know that it's not gonna change my 4G/5G bands anyway, so i'm guessing maybe an OTA issue after flashing this firmware (like not receiving them as i don't live in India).
Sorry if it's a stupid question :-/
No risk, CSC HOME and all good. I do it.
Ok, thanks for your reply
And what about future OTA updates ? Will it still be working ?
Yes.
Yesterday I installed the Indian version on my European version Fold 4, there is no problem except that it does not pass the Safetypass and I cannot make contactless payments.
No Root, no OEM unloock, just ODIN upgrade (firm from Sammobile).
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I confirm that i can no longer make contactless payments as well, but i never used it anyway so not a big deal for me... i hope that there will be no others bad compatibilities like this one.
Will update on a newer European firmware later or just flash the AVIH European firmware when it'll be released
gregou said:
I confirm that i can no longer make contactless payments as well, but i never used it anyway so not a big deal for me... i hope that there will be no others bad compatibilities like this one.
Will update on a newer European firmware later or just flash the AVIH European firmware when it'll be released
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But you have flashed also CsC?
alesscam said:
But you have flashed also CsC?
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Yes i flashed Home CSC too (to keep my data as it was before the update
gregou said:
Yes i flashed Home CSC too (to keep my data as it was before the update
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It's strange,because Home CsC not change your original CSC
alesscam said:
It's strange,because Home CsC not change your original CSC
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I'm guessing that it's caused by the software itself and not caused by CSC. Maybe in India, Google Pay is not used, i don't know...
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It's strange,because Home CsC not change your original CSC
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It's very strange that the India version does not pass Safetynet's CTS checks. I also used the Home_CSC, I had never had a similar problem. I will wait to try with another region when it comes out.
Same here....Some week ago I bought a Z Fold 4 with EUX CSC and immediately changed CSC to INS using SamFW ver 2.1, Wallet worked like a charm until latest security update installed some days ago...Now, reverting CSC to EUX, does not solve the problem...
FRANCO74 said:
Same here....Some week ago I bought a Z Fold 4 with EUX CSC and immediately changed CSC to INS using SamFW ver 2.1, Wallet worked like a charm until latest security update installed some days ago...Now, reverting CSC to EUX, does not solve the problem...
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So you're saying that you reverted back to the last Eurpoean Firmware and that you can't still use GPay ? Or you just tried to changed the CSC without flashing European firmware ?
gregou said:
So you're saying that you reverted back to the last Eurpoean Firmware and that you can't still use GPay ? Or you just tried to changed the CSC without flashing European firmware ?
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Yes, I reverted back to european firmware without success...
FRANCO74 said:
Yes, I reverted back to european firmware without success...
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Maybe we have to wipe everything to get it working again when reverting