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Chinese Galaxy Y, how do I change the operating system?

Hi everyone,
Have just purchased a new Galaxy Y here in China and restored to original factory settings however everything is in Chinese which isn't a problem as I can change the language to English however all the default Google Apps are missing and replaced with Chinese equivalents it seems so I'm unable to use them.
So... how can I restore it to a version of Android something functional for me? I'm on mac os x lion with vmware for any windows apps I need and am computer literate enough to attempt anything like flashing a device / updating a rom but have no idea where to start with this. Have read some docs on Odin but they made little sense at first because I don't quite know what steps I need to take in order to carry out this task. I've found various Roms but these are India, Netherlands, Greece versions, does anyone know of a UK version?
Any pointers would help greatly, thanks in advance!
Update: Just came across http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800 so am reading through here however I'm not sure which ROM to go for, the European pack work with sim cards in Asia?
Rich

first thing that the initial setup offers after full reset, is to change the language. It's the button on the the right hand side of the screen. if you press the green android, it's too late. then you must navigate to language setup by memory.

mai77 said:
first thing that the initial setup offers after full reset, is to change the language. It's the button on the the right hand side of the screen. if you press the green android, it's too late. then you must navigate to language setup by memory.
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I've changed the language but it's a custom Chinese rom as China bans everything google so I need to get it on a normal UK Android setup or something, maybe the European pack from the aforementioned link?
Current versions as follows:
PDA: S5360ZCKK2
PHONE: S5360ZCKK2
CSC: S5360ZHKK2

richd86 said:
I've changed the language but it's a custom Chinese rom as China bans everything google so I need to get it on a normal UK Android setup or something, maybe the European pack from the aforementioned link?
Current versions as follows:
PDA: S5360ZCKK2
PHONE: S5360ZCKK2
CSC: S5360ZHKK2
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Try and check Docky stock Rom under android development. He has european firmware. Flash it via Odin. There are guide how to flash via Odin in his thread if im not mistaken. Hope it helps.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using XDA App

axilefoo said:
Try and check Docky stock Rom under android development. He has european firmware. Flash it via Odin. There are guide how to flash via Odin in his thread if im not mistaken. Hope it helps.
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Thank you for this, am just looking at Docky's stock roms now. Seems like the phone isn't locked to any specific network as accepts both Hong Kong and UK sim cards at the moment. I'm a little confused about setting the CSC and provider/region stuff after flashing it, basically I'm in Asia for the next 10 months and will have various sim cards from different countries and want them all to work. Possible do you think? Or will I have to flash to country specific firmware/csc relative to the sim card I'm inserting?

richd86 said:
Thank you for this, am just looking at Docky's stock roms now. Seems like the phone isn't locked to any specific network as accepts both Hong Kong and UK sim cards at the moment. I'm a little confused about setting the CSC and provider/region stuff after flashing it, basically I'm in Asia for the next 10 months and will have various sim cards from different countries and want them all to work. Possible do you think? Or will I have to flash to country specific firmware/csc relative to the sim card I'm inserting?
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Well, Im in Asia country too. I tried Docky's Custom ROM which is based on XX which is European firmware and my phone works together with the SIM provider and network. So, the CSC is basically the language supported by your phone (based on my experience). Thus, Im sure you can use European firmware when you are in Asia country

axilefoo said:
Well, Im in Asia country too. I tried Docky's Custom ROM which is based on XX which is European firmware and my phone works together with the SIM provider and network. So, the CSC is basically the language supported by your phone (based on my experience). Thus, Im sure you can use European firmware when you are in Asia country
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Small world hehe I'm currently downloading S5360_XXLA2_OXXLA2_XXLA2_by_Doky.zip which seems to be the latest european multilingual build so hopefully that will do the trick. I'll let you know how I get on, thanks for the tips.

richd86 said:
Small world hehe I'm currently downloading S5360_XXLA2_OXXLA2_XXLA2_by_Doky.zip which seems to be the latest european multilingual build so hopefully that will do the trick. I'll let you know how I get on, thanks for the tips.
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Cool. Cant wait to hear from you soon. Good luck

I think the simpliest way to solve this is to update its firmware via samsung kies, besides its the official update you can get and you'll be sure it'll be safe. Ive updated mine through this method and havent tried the ODIN thing. Good luck though

axilefoo said:
Cool. Cant wait to hear from you soon. Good luck
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Woo hoooo I have a working phone, or should I say a phone which I can understand. It took a while because I couldn't find a decent internet connection where I was but having found one the process, following Doky's instructions, was painless - what a result! Thanks for your help!

richd86 said:
Woo hoooo I have a working phone, or should I say a phone which I can understand. It took a while because I couldn't find a decent internet connection where I was but having found one the process, following Doky's instructions, was painless - what a result! Thanks for your help!
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No problem! Enjoy

Asian driver for Galaxy Young ?
richd86 said:
Woo hoooo I have a working phone, or should I say a phone which I can understand....
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Hi,
I really appreciate all the posting which is done on this site, and it has helped me many times (as I often act as the 'family' technician who can fix things).
But this time, I inherited a bricked Vietnamese Galaxy Young. The issue I have is that event though I installed ODIN in its most recent release, the phone in DOWNLOAD mode is not recognized on the 2 computers I usually use on other Samsung phones.
Is there an Asian-specific driver which needs to be used?
Alas, the phone was backed up using the CWM backup, but it refuses to boot into CWM (just hangs at logo). The only mode it boots into is Downlaod mode. But it need to be recognized correctly before Odin can do anything
Thanks for suggestions
Marc, from France

mwrmwr said:
Hi,
I really appreciate all the posting which is done on this site, and it has helped me many times (as I often act as the 'family' technician who can fix things).
But this time, I inherited a bricked Vietnamese Galaxy Young. The issue I have is that event though I installed ODIN in its most recent release, the phone in DOWNLOAD mode is not recognized on the 2 computers I usually use on other Samsung phones.
Is there an Asian-specific driver which needs to be used?
Alas, the phone was backed up using the CWM backup, but it refuses to boot into CWM (just hangs at logo). The only mode it boots into is Downlaod mode. But it need to be recognized correctly before Odin can do anything
Thanks for suggestions
Marc, from France
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make sure samsung usb drivers are installed - use rear usb ports not front ones and you can try a different usb cable (there is no specific regional driver just a generic samsung usb driver)
once in download mode connect usb cable to pc
push vol up on phone to start connection (wait a 30 secs in case drivers start installing)
open odin 3.07
if it is connected it will say com then a number in a coloured box under com:id on the left hand side

Linux on dex

Hi everyone, I've just downloaded linux on dex and it seems to work fine but does anyone know how to shut it down? Thanks!

Really? It doesn't launch at all for me. Says I need to update, and then shuts down.

Works kinda well for me. I can't type the "@" and can't shut down but everything else seems pretty decent. You need to update what? Maybe try redownloading and unzipping again. I've had problems unzipping with myfiles so I've used another app for that. It could be the unzipped file is corrupted?

swbf2lord said:
Really? It doesn't launch at all for me. Says I need to update, and then shuts down.
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I have same issue, it says it needs an update and then shuts down. From what I've heard, It seems that there is an Android update needed for it to run and some devices have not yet received the update.

Okavango said:
I have same issue, it says it needs an update and then shuts down. From what I've heard, It seems that there is an Android update needed for it to run and some devices have not yet received the update.
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Yeah, I have the T-Mobile model, so I assume that it’s behind with the updates.
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I don't know if this can help you guys when you'll be able to install it but it would appear that a safe shutdown won't work. I found a way to get a shutdown icon but nothing happens when I click on it and I can't shutdown through terminal command either.

Verizon here, same issue with linux on dex with s4, says i need an update., however my note 9 works fine.

swbf2lord said:
Yeah, I have the T-Mobile model, so I assume that it’s behind with the updates.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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What is weird is that our T-Mobile S4's have ARJ3 which is the latest available update on Sammobile for any Tab S4. But our firmware version has a U1 in it for the bootloader and the bootloader in ARJ3 for the rest of the Tab S4's is U2.
BTW I think the latest Verizon Firmware is ARI4 which would be a month before ARJ3.

ars0n said:
Verizon here, same issue with linux on dex with s4, says i need an update., however my note 9 works fine.
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Hi, buddy, same issue with my Tab S4, need update. But, you guys got update?

Tab S4 Verzion Linux On Dex Issue
I am having the same issue with a tab s4 on verizon network. Linux On Dex complains about needing a software update, I sent an email to the email on file with the google play listing for this issue and will see if they reply.
IMO: It's kind of misleading for Samsung to say this works on a Tab S4 when clearly it does not work on all models. Seems people with carrier versions are getting the shaft.

May i ask what app you used to unzip? I am having the same problem with my files.

I've used es file explorer.... Then once unzipped I moved the folder into the proper location. Es file explorer would appear to be able to unzip it with no problem

Hello,
Folks who were able to get Linux on Dex to work, does it work on Tablet mode as well or do you need to attach the external keyboard? I am thinking about buying the Tab S4 if I can run Linux without the external monitor setup (with a bluetooth keyboard). Thanks for your help!

You just need dex, which you can enable even without a keyboard but if you wanna use Linux then yeah you need an external keyboard of some sort

[email protected] said:
I am having the same issue with a tab s4 on verizon network. Linux On Dex complains about needing a software update, I sent an email to the email on file with the google play listing for this issue and will see if they reply.
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So did I. This is the response I got back:
LoD Team said:
Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting us and we appreciate your interest in Linux on DeX service.
Currently, the Linux on DeX(beta) requires latest SW for Galaxy Note9 and Galaxy Tab S4.
SW update schedule may vary depends on the region and carrier.
We will continue notify latest updates and news via our official web site and email.
Please report errors that occur while you're using Linux on DeX(Beta) through the "Send error reports" feature on the Linux on DeX app.
The log file will be attached automatically and we will only use to analyze the problem.
And please understand that we may not reply immediately during a beta trial.
Kind regards,
Linux on DeX team
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[email protected] said:
IMO: It's kind of misleading for Samsung to say this works on a Tab S4 when clearly it does not work on all models. Seems people with carrier versions are getting the shaft.
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I don't know, I kind of blame the carriers for this one. T-Mobiles handed off the relevant bits so the torch has been passed.

sandibhatt said:
Hello,
Folks who were able to get Linux on Dex to work, does it work on Tablet mode as well or do you need to attach the external keyboard? I am thinking about buying the Tab S4 if I can run Linux without the external monitor setup (with a bluetooth keyboard). Thanks for your help!
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This will work in Dex Mode on the tablet itself. You do not need any accessories although a mouse and keyboard are recommended as it is a desktop OS. You can use the on screen keyboard and touch in DeX mode with Linux.
In Tablet mode only you can get to a command prompt. But be aware that that the command prompt will not allow sudo. I was hoping to do an update and could not from the tablet mode command prompt.
For those with Carrier versions (i.e. Verizon, T-Mobile):
I had to be on the October Security Patch and firmware version U2ARJ3 as the last 6 characters. Note the U2 for the bootloader version. T-Mobile's Tablet ships with U1ARJ3 and would not work. You will need to wait for the carrier to do the updates.
Hope this helps!

Same "update required" problem here, but my tablet is a WiFi version, not attached to a carrier. So I guess is more related on how awful the rollup of the updates is managed in general by Samsung, based on region specific requirements.

philow said:
This will work in Dex Mode on the tablet itself. You do not need any accessories although a mouse and keyboard are recommended as it is a desktop OS. You can use the on screen keyboard and touch in DeX mode with Linux.
In Tablet mode only you can get to a command prompt. But be aware that that the command prompt will not allow sudo. I was hoping to do an update and could not from the tablet mode command prompt.
For those with Carrier versions (i.e. Verizon, T-Mobile):
I had to be on the October Security Patch and firmware version U2ARJ3 as the last 6 characters. Note the U2 for the bootloader version. T-Mobile's Tablet ships with U1ARJ3 and would not work. You will need to wait for the carrier to do the updates.
Hope this helps!
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Well im still on u1 bootloader and arj3 firmware and Linux on dex just works. Im on german vodafone with inofficial arj3 tho

dr460nf1r3 said:
Well im still on u1 bootloader and arj3 firmware and Linux on dex just works. Im on german vodafone with inofficial arj3 tho
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But you are different You are building your own ROM and maintained your bootloader. I have been watching your thread.
I guess my comment is for just stock no root.

philow said:
But you are different You are building your own ROM and maintained your bootloader. I have been watching your thread.
I guess my comment is for just stock no root.
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Im just a 'normal' user that read a few guides and is interested in customisation

New update for P30 - 9.1.0.193

Camera
The front camera adds a portrait super night scene, and the front camera self-timer is switched in the “night scene” mode to obtain high-quality night self-timer.
Gallery
Added gallery video editing feature to manually create personalized videos.
Fingerprint Recognition
Optimize the fingerprint recognition mechanism, it is recommended that you re-enter the fingerprint to enhance the experience.
Communication
By default, China Telecom’s VoLTE HD voice call function is enabled (this service needs to be activated).
Bluetooth
Added support for HUAWEI X Gentle MonsterEyewear smart glasses to bring you a stylish and technologically friendly gaming experience.
Safety
Integrated Android 2019 August security patch
Although Googling it says it came out last month I only just got it yesterday
https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-p30-update-night-mode-front-camera/

im in the USA, i needed to get it via firmware finder, im guessing we would have been one of the last regions to get the update

Emui 10 beta
Emui 10beta in Germany

Got it OTA this week on my Canadian ELE-L04. I had to reboot afterward because gesture navigation was glitched, but it's been working fine since then.

RMerlin said:
Got it OTA this week on my Canadian ELE-L04. I had to reboot afterward because gesture navigation was glitched, but it's been working fine since then.
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Mine is the ELE-L09, no idea what these model numbers mean yet though, coming from Samsung I have no knowledge of Huawei phones yet
Don't even know how to flash new firmware yet, or where to find it, seems a lot more complicated than using Odin on Samsung

*Detection* said:
Mine is the ELE-L09, no idea what these model numbers mean yet though, coming from Samsung I have no knowledge of Huawei phones yet
Don't even know how to flash new firmware yet, or where to find it, seems a lot more complicated than using Odin on Samsung
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If it came as an OTA update, there should be an icon in the notification area allowing you to install it now. Otherwise, you can launch Software Update from the apps drawer.

RMerlin said:
If it came as an OTA update, there should be an icon in the notification area allowing you to install it now. Otherwise, you can launch Software Update from the apps drawer.
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Thanks yea I already got it, I am the OP of this thread
Was just saying with my S9 there was one tool to download the firmware and one tool to flash it, just had to put the phone in download mode, from what I've read so far it doesn't seem to be that simple with the P30
For example some regions for the S9 would receive the update before others, but they were compatible with each other, so we could download that region and flash it until our own arrived, then flash back, with the P30 I'm reading things about editing config files and changing DNS and all sorts of weird stuff to just get the firmware in the first place, and flashing wipes the phone clean, where the S9 you could flash and not lose anything
Lots of reading to do

*Detection* said:
Thanks yea I already got it, I am the OP of this thread
Was just saying with my S9 there was one tool to download the firmware and one tool to flash it, just had to put the phone in download mode, from what I've read so far it doesn't seem to be that simple with the P30
For example some regions for the S9 would receive the update before others, but they were compatible with each other, so we could download that region and flash it until our own arrived, then flash back, with the P30 I'm reading things about editing config files and changing DNS and all sorts of weird stuff to just get the firmware in the first place, and flashing wipes the phone clean, where the S9 you could flash and not lose anything
Lots of reading to do
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very good thread for that here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146
the 3 different ways i have done it were 1) temporarily updating dns temporarily in my router and installing the download from erecovery
2) downloading the update file and installing it from my sdcard
3) downloading a hacked hisuite, adding dns to the host file for on my laptop, and then installing it through the hacked hisuite. this method seemed to be the easiest and most reliable, instructions in this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/to...er-team-mt-t3469146/post79530477#post79530477

tensux said:
very good thread for that here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146
the 3 different ways i have done it were 1) temporarily updating dns temporarily in my router and installing the download from erecovery
2) downloading the update file and installing it from my sdcard
3) downloading a hacked hisuite, adding dns to the host file for on my laptop, and then installing it through the hacked hisuite. this method seemed to be the easiest and most reliable, instructions in this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/to...er-team-mt-t3469146/post79530477#post79530477
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Thanks I`ll have a read through those threads, appreciate it :good:
EDIT - Bit stuck on this part
4. Open FF (any, I like the smartphone to register - less action)
Looking for a permitted Android 9 for your device on the principle: device_model-LGRP2
Don't really understand what they mean by that, just search for a firmware version for my model device? But how to register?

*Detection* said:
Thanks I`ll have a read through those threads, appreciate it :good:
EDIT - Bit stuck on this part
4. Open FF (any, I like the smartphone to register - less action)
Looking for a permitted Android 9 for your device on the principle: device_model-LGRP2
Don't really understand what they mean by that, just search for a firmware version for my model device? But how to register?
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are you using the android app or the windows app?
if you are using the windows version open it, click on the "common base"near the top right, then you need to type your model type in (which you can find in your phones settings) mine is ELE-L29, click the search icon and you will see the firmware upgrades available for your model.
then right click the firmware you want to test (you always want to chose the FullOTA-MF
firmware options) and click check firmware access. if you get the result firmware is approved, click ok and then right click again on the firmware you just tested and chose copy.
then click the icon above named DNS update (the name of the icons show up when you put your mouse over it)
in the popup right click in the editable field and it paste, then right below it click register, once this is done the Team MT server will have registered your IP address and will know to send it the firmware that you just registered.
after you have done this you will be able to use either option 1 or 3 that i posted above
it may actually be easier to register on the phone but i found step 3 the easiest which you will need your pc for anyway. i left my phone in the car and cant remember the steps exactly enuf to try to explain them for the phone app
it doesn't matter how you register the firmware, via phone app or pc app, except that on the phone you will need to be using wifi to register your ip address

tensux said:
are you using the android app or the windows app?
if you are using the windows version open it, click on the "common base"near the top right, then you need to type your model type in (which you can find in your phones settings) mine is ELE-L29, click the search icon and you will see the firmware upgrades available for your model.
then right click the firmware you want to test (you always want to chose the FullOTA-MF
firmware options) and click check firmware access. if you get the result firmware is approved, click ok and then right click again on the firmware you just tested and chose copy.
then click the icon above named DNS update (the name of the icons show up when you put your mouse over it)
in the popup right click in the editable field and it paste, then right below it click register, once this is done the Team MT server will have registered your IP address and will know to send it the firmware that you just registered.
after you have done this you will be able to use either option 1 or 3 that i posted above
it may actually be easier to register on the phone but i found step 3 the easiest which you will need your pc for anyway. i left my phone in the car and cant remember the steps exactly enuf to try to explain them for the phone app
it doesn't matter how you register the firmware, via phone app or pc app, except that on the phone you will need to be using wifi to register your ip address
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Ah FF = Firmware Finder, I'm thinking Firefox lol, Was wondering wtf do I do in Firefox to register a firmware
Yea using the PC version, cheers mate

I can not update, when I change the dns I have problems

greetings I get error when you are installing the download model: ELE-L04 Latin America Rep.Dom what is the software that would correspond to me? P30
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*Detection* said:
Thanks yea I already got it, I am the OP of this thread
Was just saying with my S9 there was one tool to download the firmware and one tool to flash it, just had to put the phone in download mode, from what I've read so far it doesn't seem to be that simple with the P30
For example some regions for the S9 would receive the update before others, but they were compatible with each other, so we could download that region and flash it until our own arrived, then flash back, with the P30 I'm reading things about editing config files and changing DNS and all sorts of weird stuff to just get the firmware in the first place, and flashing wipes the phone clean, where the S9 you could flash and not lose anything
Lots of reading to do
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greetings I get error when you are installing the download model: ELE-L04 Latin America Rep.Dom what is the software that would correspond to me? P30

*Detection* said:
Ah FF = Firmware Finder, I'm thinking Firefox lol, Was wondering wtf do I do in Firefox to register a firmware
Yea using the PC version, cheers mate
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saludos Recibo un error cuando instalo el modelo de descarga: ELE-L04 Rep. de América Latina ¿Cuál es el software que me correspondería? P30

*Detection* said:
Mine is the ELE-L09, no idea what these model numbers mean yet though,
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ELE-L29 - dual sim
ELE-L09 - single sim
If I remember correctly.

Got the update via FF but how can I falsh it? just add dns to wifi then enter e recovery that's it?
And if FF say avilabel for me will it take long to show on my phone? Thnx all uh by the way they said camera improvement etc but just says security September or this is the October one??

Yesterday I received this update !
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Hello!. I have a P30 from Claro operator (I'm from Colombia) and I would like to know if you can flash to a global firmware without having to unlock the bootloader. The operator firmware bothers me a lot because it doesn't update often.

Help I soft bricked my Samsung Galaxy Watch 46mm SM R800

My GW was updated to latest version and suddenly the sensors(gyro,accl,hr) not working at all. I want to try my luck by flashing firmware that can revert tyzen 4.0.0.4 to 4.0.0.1. However I messed up on placing AP BL CSC where I put CSC file onto CP section on Odin(only to realize the mistake after Odin shows fail). Now my watch stuck on bootloop everytime I try to restart or going recovery mode.
I try to flash other firmware provided by some user for SM R800(the same guy where I got the reverting tyzen files from). None of the firmwares work, all resulted with FAIL in Odin when flashing. Please help. Where can I get latest firmware as of now for SM R800?(my device bought in UK Bluetooth version)
Thank you in advance.

My firmware before I messed up was R800XXU1CSG4/R8000XA1CSG4

With Odin you mean netOdin (WiFi) or you allready connected USB cable?
Best Regards
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Here example for you... why I am asking about "tiny" difference Odin or netOdin...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78545468&postcount=74

adfree said:
With Odin you mean netOdin (WiFi) or you allready connected USB cable?
Best Regards
Edit 1.
Here example for you... why I am asking about "tiny" difference Odin or netOdin...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78545468&postcount=74
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Sorry for the mixup, it was NetOdin for Tizen. The video you gave there was a comment who seems to be has the same problem as mine. The installation always fail during BL process on cm.bin part.

adfree said:
With Odin you mean netOdin (WiFi) or you allready connected USB cable?
Best Regards
Edit 1.
Here example for you... why I am asking about "tiny" difference Odin or netOdin...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78545468&postcount=74
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Apparently I manage to unbrick it. Had to change to my friend's laptop because my laptop too old to be reliable. However the sensors still doesn't work..

Help me
Good evening guys are looking for this R800NZSAITV firmware for my watch kindly could someone help me?ianto:

SM-R800 and SM-R810 have no special/unique Version...
This is allIn1Package...
ALL CSC/Sales Code inside 1 ZIP or RAR or 7Zip
If you want latest DSL1 as netOdin package?
Or older Versions?
Best Regards

Lock on also --can't reconnect watch to Note 8
adfree said:
SM-R800 and SM-R810 have no special/unique Version...
This is allIn1Package...
ALL CSC/Sales Code inside 1 ZIP or RAR or 7Zip
If you want latest DSL1 as netOdin package?
Or older Versions?
Best Regards
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Hi adfree,
Would you be able to forward me the AP, BL, and CSC the "combination firmware (to gain access to the watch to reset the lock)" file? I have a video of the procedure (see link below, if the forum will allow it) but no access to the files. Process, from what I understand, is to reset the lock to off by connecting to the watch via the watch's "hotspot" (AP) and sending some commands; then connect watch to home wifi and reflash the bios. BTW, I'm in the US.
Procedure is listed as for the S2 and S3 watches--I might be mistakenly assuming it will work for the GW...
you tube video watch?v=rCDouih8QtQ
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide,
Vlad

Samsung Galaxy s9 Demo Security Error

Hello! This is my first post on any forum ever, so please be gentle.
Recently I dumpster dove behind a U.S. Cellular that had just gone out of business and I found this neat Samsung Galaxy S9 Live Demo phone. It was originally flashed with an SM-G960XU Firmware, but I wanted to de-demo mode it, so I thought I would flash an SM-G960U firmware on it instead.
This failed miserably and I now have the following error: "Security Error: This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software...". A picture of the error, as well as the other information I have been able to glean from the locked phone is attached.
Unfortunately, I knew nothing about androids before attempting to flash the phone, so I have no other data about the phone other than what is in the pictures.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much,
Oronto

Meh... you have a parts queen, less the mobo.

Demo unit should be missing the baseband chip hardware inside, so even if you could flash the stock firmware you would be limited to using it with wifi.
Apart from that, what happens if you try to flash again with odin? i would try flashing the precedent firmware G960XU

effry said:
Demo unit should be missing the baseband chip hardware inside, so even if you could flash the stock firmware you would be limited to using it with wifi.
Apart from that, what happens if you try to flash again with odin? i would try flashing the precedent firmware G960XU
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Hi effry,
Thank you for your response. I would love to reflash it with its original firmware but I can’t find it anywhere on the internet! I did not realize I was supposed to back up the firmware before flashing it which was quite the mistake. Do you happen to know where I might be able to find this firmware?
Thank you very much,
Oronto

Start from here and check the exact phone model with the IMEI, it is printed on the bottom of the back of the phone (use a strong light, it's a small and light text)
Check Samsung IMEI information in SamFw.com
You can check Samsung IMEI information like Model, Region. And you can choose the exact firmware
samfw.com
After that you can use the same site to search for the correct firmware , donwload it and flash it with Odin

blackhawk said:
Meh... you have a parts queen, less the mobo.
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Hi Blackhawk,
Thanks for the response. What do you mean by a parts queen? Do you mean I should sell it for parts on eBay?
Thanks,
Oronto

Oronto said:
Hi Blackhawk,
Thanks for the response. What do you mean by a parts queen? Do you mean I should sell it for parts on eBay?
Thanks,
Oronto
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A hangar queen is the actual terminology. An aircraft used for donor parts to keep others flying.
The display, frame, battery, C port pcb, cam module should be good. The mobo is useless for use as a phone except as noted with wifi.
So if you have another phone of the same model... you now have an Android queen

effry said:
Start from here and check the exact phone model with the IMEI, it is printed on the bottom of the back of the phone (use a strong light, it's a small and light text)
Check Samsung IMEI information in SamFw.com
You can check Samsung IMEI information like Model, Region. And you can choose the exact firmware
samfw.com
After that you can use the same site to search for the correct firmware , donwload it and flash it with Odin
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Hi effry,
Thank you again! I input the model’s serial number into the website you linked and it returned that the firmware is SM-G960XZKUXAR. Unfortunately, that website doesn’t have the firmware that it tells me the phone is supposed to have. I checked elsewhere on the internet but I can’t seem to find it. Is there an obscure website you know of that might have it?
Alternatively, do you think it is possible that I could flash it with another equivalent firmware? If so, what might you suggest?
Thank you very much,
Oronto

blackhawk said:
A hangar queen is the actual terminology. An aircraft used for donor parts to keep others flying.
The display, frame, battery, C port pcb, cam module should be good. The mobo is useless for use as a phone except as noted with wifi.
So if you have another phone of the same model... you now have an Android queen
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Hi blackhawk,
Thank you for your insight into which parts seem useful for scrapping. It is looking like I might have to do that. Unfortunately, I do not have an equivalent model, so I will have to sell it for parts if it comes down to that.
Thanks again,
Oronto

Oronto said:
Hi effry,
Thank you again! I input the model’s serial number into the website you linked and it returned that the firmware is SM-G960XZKUXAR. Unfortunately, that website doesn’t have the firmware that it tells me the phone is supposed to have. I checked elsewhere on the internet but I can’t seem to find it. Is there an obscure website you know of that might have it?
Alternatively, do you think it is possible that I could flash it with another equivalent firmware? If so, what might you suggest?
Thank you very much,
Oronto
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By looking online it seems that flashing the firmware with odin should fix the issue. Maybe you did something wrong in the process? i would try another odin flash using this firmware
Download Galaxy S9 SM-G960U (XAS) G960USQS9FUG2 in Samfw - Samsung firmware download
Galaxy S9 SM-G960U (XAS - United States) G960USQS9FUG2 Q(Android 10) samsung firmware download all model, lastest, fast update, completely free and fast speed in Samfw.com ✅
samfw.com

If it doesn't work, i found the SM-G960X files here, this should be the full DEMO firmware
G960XUSQU3CSAB-(VZW)(Firmware 5 Files + USERDATA) (Android 9 Pie) File By (www.needromarab.Com).zip
drive.google.com
There are also some interesting download here, they say to be the complete firmware but for some reason they are just 1 gb size instead of 4.4gb like the others so i don't know
Samsung SM-G960X Combination File ROM (Flash File)
Download Samsung SM-G960X Combination File (original flash file, rom) without any password for Free. We also provide the combination file for all Samsung devices.
samsungcombinationfile.com

effry said:
If it doesn't work, i found the SM-G960X files here, this should be the full DEMO firmware
G960XUSQU3CSAB-(VZW)(Firmware 5 Files + USERDATA) (Android 9 Pie) File By (www.needromarab.Com).zip
drive.google.com
There are also some interesting download here, they say to be the complete firmware but for some reason they are just 1 gb size instead of 4.4gb like the others so i don't know
Samsung SM-G960X Combination File ROM (Flash File)
Download Samsung SM-G960X Combination File (original flash file, rom) without any password for Free. We also provide the combination file for all Samsung devices.
samsungcombinationfile.com
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Hi effry,
Thank you very much for all of these options! I will try them all when I get home and let you know if I have any success.
Thanks again,
Oronto

effry said:
If it doesn't work, i found the SM-G960X files here, this should be the full DEMO firmware
G960XUSQU3CSAB-(VZW)(Firmware 5 Files + USERDATA) (Android 9 Pie) File By (www.needromarab.Com).zip
drive.google.com
There are also some interesting download here, they say to be the complete firmware but for some reason they are just 1 gb size instead of 4.4gb like the others so i don't know
Samsung SM-G960X Combination File ROM (Flash File)
Download Samsung SM-G960X Combination File (original flash file, rom) without any password for Free. We also provide the combination file for all Samsung devices.
samsungcombinationfile.com
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Hello again effry,
I tried your firmwares and bad things have happened. It got to where the download was almost finished and then it displayed this error. Unfortunately Smart Switch Emergency Software Recovery does not register it as connected.
I believe I am boned. Thoughts on this?
Thanks,
Oronto

Oronto said:
Hello again effry,
I tried your firmwares and bad things have happened. It got to where the download was almost finished and then it displayed this error. Unfortunately Smart Switch Emergency Software Recovery does not register it as connected.
I believe I am boned. Thoughts on this?
Thanks,
Oronto
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You could just replace the motherboard from Ebay for around 50 bucks (USD). Make sure it's a regular unlocked version (both FRP and network), any carrier will do since you can cross flash any firmware of your choice (no need for the demo anymore). Just a heads up, demo units sometimes are missing some of the LTE antenna cables/connectors, which would prevent the good replacement main board from working on cellular.

billa said:
You could just replace the motherboard from Ebay for around 50 bucks (USD). Make sure it's a regular unlocked version (both FRP and network), any carrier will do since you can cross flash any firmware of your choice (no need for the demo anymore). Just a heads up, demo units sometimes are missing some of the LTE antenna cables/connectors, which would prevent the good replacement main board from working on cellular.
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Hi billa,
Thanks for the advice. I’ll look into it, but I might end up just selling it for parts.
Thanks,
Oronto