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After firmware flashing, how to get to latest official firmware

I had previously flashes my samsung glaxy s and i then wanted to get back to the latest officialy avalable firmware from samsung and here is what i did to get that:
flash my phone back to jf3 firmware from the following link samsung - firmwares
i then opened upgrade firmware in kies
then i put it into test mode by pressing ctrl + alt + u + p
after that you connect your galaxy s in kies mode and then it should give you the latest available official firmware for your device, for me it was jm3
please try this and let me know how it went

JM3? Can you please post the entire PDA version?

For flashing back to JF3 did you use the .512 or the .513 PIT file ?

RazvanG said:
For flashing back to JF3 did you use the .512 or the .513 PIT file ?
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according to samsung firmwares .512 will always work.

gandihellfish said:
according to samsung firmwares .512 will always work.
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Thank you. Will try this later today.
PS: For those who managed to re-flash from JF3 to official firmware using Kies in test mode, what CSC was installed in the phone's menu ? Check it by typing *#272*XXXX# where xxxx is your local time (14:57 = 1457 and so on..)

wrong post, sorry

RazvanG said:
Thank you. Will try this later today.
PS: For those who managed to re-flash from JF3 to official firmware using Kies in test mode, what CSC was installed in the phone's menu ? Check it by typing *#272*XXXX# where xxxx is your local time (14:57 = 1457 and so on..)
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Didn't work for me..

ondoteam said:
Didn't work for me..
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Go to Menu-->settings-->Date and Time--> and check/choose 'use 24-hour format' option
Then go to phone keypad and type *#272*XXXX#
P.S. The 'XXXX' here are not letters but any 4 number digits that tells you your current time. For example, if your clock shows 12:30 PM then enter *#272*1230# and so on

RazvanG said:
Go to Menu-->settings-->Date and Time--> and check/choose 'use 24-hour format' option
Then go to phone keypad and type *#272*XXXX#
P.S. The 'XXXX' here are not letters but any 4 number digits that tells you your current time. For example, if your clock shows 12:30 PM then enter *#272*1230# and so on
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It's say "KOR" Why that?
EDIT: Your cheat it's ok... but I can't update using the instructions in the first post quote you.. was just an error

ondoteam said:
It's say "KOR" Why that?
EDIT: Your cheat it's ok... but I can't update using the instructions in the first post quote you.. was just an error
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I think those who managed to update via Kies were using a different sale code, not KOR

i noticed something after doing the update via kies, is that now i cant connect to kies when ever i try to connect using kies mode the mtp application which connects me to kies doesn't work and keeps closing and opening as lond as i am in kies mode,
any ideas on why that is

RazvanG said:
I think those who managed to update via Kies were using a different sale code, not KOR
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Have been you able to update? What sales code are you using?
kuwari.. can you try the code from RazvanG?

Could someone with a UK phone that has updated please check the code using *#272*XXXX# ?

My code is swc
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

kuwari316 said:
My code is swc
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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Interesting, that's a Switzerland code. Wondered if a UK code like XEU was needed. Changing JF3 to all of the region codes still didn't find any updates. I'm at a loss to think why it won't get the update. Started as an O2 phone.

ondoteam said:
Didn't work for me..
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Sure because you have a Spanish SGS and the M3 is for Italy (ITV).
I try to put my Spanish SGS with *#272*HHMM# in ITV with the F3, but kies won't update my SGS to the new firmware

Fyi managed to get my sgs back to official jm1 after flashing non official firmware -
Download JF3 from samsung firmwares
Flash with 513 pit file, choose repartition option
Start kies firmware upgrade and press ctrl-alt-u-p to put it into test mode
Connect phone, will see JM3 as the latest firmware
Upgrade phone firmware, you'll actually end up on the official JM1
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Bynar010 said:
Fyi managed to get my sgs back to official jm1 after flashing non official firmware -
Download JF3 from samsung firmwares
Flash with 513 pit file, choose repartition option
Start kies firmware upgrade and press ctrl-alt-u-p to put it into test mode
Connect phone, will see JM3 as the latest firmware
Upgrade phone firmware, you'll actually end up on the official JM1
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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that is exactly what i did and my phone isn't from Switzerland, i dont know why i have a Switzerland code for it

kuwari316 said:
that is exactly what i did and my phone isn't from Switzerland, i dont know why i have a Switzerland code for it
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During my experimentations, I found that the JF3 from Samsung-Firmwares seems only to have the option of being Swedish. I'm not more than convinced that we O2 users will have to wait for an O2 update to be made available in order to upgrade (pure speculation based on the 20 odd flashes I've done in the last couple of days in the attempt to get back to an official firmware). I tried the Vodafone JF3 also... but alas still no joy (although I didn't explore the sales codes with that one). I am now back to the unofficial JM2 with the modem from the JM5 pack.
I am now wondering whether obtaining a sim-unlock code from O2 would unbrand the phone sufficiently to obtain none o2 updates.. Any thoughts on this one?

Ooooh... S-F has a *new* JM1 update available.. I wonder if this is the one which has been released through Kies!

[ROOT][Samsung Galaxy Tab E][sm-t377p/sm-t560nu]

WHATS THIS?
This is my port of CF-AUTOROOT for the Samsung Galaxy TAB E.
You flash this at your own risk. Please ensure you have the stock ROM to hand downloaded from SAMMOBILE or a TWRP backup in case of problems. This will trip the knox counter.
Flash with ODIN 3.10.7 in the AP slot.
Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
cfautoroot_sm-t377p.tar
cfautoroot_sm-t560nu.tar
NOTE: ON SOME 5.1.1 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:
Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking
AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.
STOCK TWRP IMAGE FOR SM-T377P
This is a link to the stock system, boot, modem image for the T377P in case anyone needs it. Needs to be restored with twrp.
Thanks to @shawn1976 for providing this.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/skuwsbzm2zigd83/sm-T377PVPU1AOJ5-boot-system-modem-only.zip?dl=0
Credits: Chainfire and my testers - Phrozen99 and nates730
Please note I don't own this device and spend a lot of my free time bringing these builds for you to use and benefit from.
THANKS.
DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
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FRP lock
Any suggestions on getting pass an FRP lock? My niece tried to root it but didn't turn on the enable OEM unlock. I just literally got it so don't have a back up and stock rom is no where I can find online even tried the Samsung Switch software and the T377P is not an option.

Jasn7766 said:
Any suggestions on getting pass an FRP lock? My niece tried to root it but didn't turn on the enable OEM unlock. I just literally got it so don't have a back up and stock rom is no where I can find online even tried the Samsung Switch software and the T377P is not an option.
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Isn't there a recovery mode in the SS software that allows the firmware to be reflashed?

ashyx said:
Isn't there a recovery mode in the SS software that allows the firmware to be reflashed?
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That was my plan ...however they do not support this model number yet so its not available to be reflashed. I checked sammobile as well figuring I could download firmware and use Odin to reflash and same situation.

There's a chance the sm-t377R4 firmware may flash as it's practically identical to the sprint firmware just a different csc.

Okay....will try and find that one.

Hi, I had a question. The Samsung Tab E is my first android device (I am a IOS user, so i know how to Jailbreak, but I don't know how to root!). My friend told me to root it, but I don't really know how to do it. Can you post a step by step tutorial. Also, after i rooted can i update my device to a newer version or do i have to remove the root. Lastly, how do you back up your device? Thank you! I appreciate your hard work!

Badob said:
Hi, I had a question. The Samsung Tab E is my first android device (I am a IOS user, so i know how to Jailbreak, but I don't know how to root!). My friend told me to root it, but I don't really know how to do it. Can you post a step by step tutorial. Also, after i rooted can i update my device to a newer version or do i have to remove the root. Lastly, how do you back up your device? Thank you! I appreciate your hard work!
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You can follow the tutorial below, it's for the Tab A but the procedure is identical.
Obviously don't use the cf_autoroot file in the tutorial use the one here. Also note the PDA button in Odin is now called AP.
http://techchomps.com/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-a-9-7/

ashyx said:
You can follow the tutorial below, it's for the Tab A but the procedure is identical.
Obviously don't use the cf_autoroot file in the tutorial use the one here. Also note the PDA button in Odin is now called AP.
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Thanks Man!!! Had some last questions: Can i update my device to a newer version (if available) or do i have to remove the root and how do you back up your device? Thank you again!

Badob said:
Thanks Man!!! Had some last questions: Can i update my device to a newer version (if available) or do i have to remove the root and how do you back up your device? Thank you again!
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You can update your device with odin anytime you want but not via ota.
To back up you device you need to install TWRP.
Search Google for info on using TWRP.

ashyx said:
You can update your device with odin anytime you want but not via ota.
To back up you device you need to install TWRP.
Search Google for info on using TWRP.
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Thanks For the help!

Where do I get TWRP for Tab E T560, and how do I install it?
Thank you.
Edit: Found the answer.

ashyx said:
There's a chance the sm-t377R4 firmware may flash as it's practically identical to the sprint firmware just a different csc.
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I tried the t377R4 firmware that didn't work. Any idea on where I could track down a copy of the t377p? Odd I can't even use the Samsung Smart Switch or even Kies as it doesn't recognize the model number. Or if anyone has a backup available they can share please let me know.

I have a US Cellular Samsung Tab E SM-T377R4 and I rooted it using the procedure below. The root process went fine and everything is working well except Recovery Mode does not work. It just boots to a black blank screen when I try to go to Recovery Mode. But that's no big deal to me.
ashyx said:
You can follow the tutorial below, it's for the Tab A but the procedure is identical.
Obviously don't use the cf_autoroot file in the tutorial use the one here. Also note the PDA button in Odin is now called AP.
http://techchomps.com/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-a-9-7/
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Stevenwsmith said:
I have a US Cellular Samsung Tab E SM-T377R4 and I rooted it using the procedure below. The root process went fine and everything is working well except Recovery Mode does not work. It just boots to a black blank screen when I try to go to Recovery Mode. But that's no big deal to me.
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Surprised recovery doesn't work, considering the 2 devices are identical specs.
Try installing Twrp, you'll probably find that works OK.

Jasn7766 said:
I tried the t377R4 firmware that didn't work. Any idea on where I could track down a copy of the t377p? Odd I can't even use the Samsung Smart Switch or even Kies as it doesn't recognize the model number. Or if anyone has a backup available they can share please let me know.
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Same problem here... I've been looking all over for a copy of the SM-T377P stock ROM. Anyone that happens to have a copy/link for it please share.

JohnICon said:
Same problem here... I've been looking all over for a copy of the SM-T377P stock ROM. Anyone that happens to have a copy/link for it please share.
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What's the issue?

Rooting gone bad... Rooted my SM-T377P with KingRoot and there is an FRP Lock that comes up a week later. All of the custom ROM versions I have keep getting rejected by ODIN every time I try to flash them. The only other way I can think of doing this is to flash the stock ROM for the device.

JohnICon said:
Rooting gone bad... Rooted my SM-T377P with KingRoot and there is an FRP Lock that comes up a week later. All of the custom ROM versions I have keep getting rejected by ODIN every time I try to flash them. The only other way I can think of doing this is to flash the stock ROM for the device.
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You realise you can't flash a custom rom with odin?
Also when you flash the stock t377r4 firmware what part fails?

The aboot fails every time I try to flash it

Newbie need help linking S9 to current country

Hi Have s9 G960F in service provide SW ver TEL/TEL/TEL - i beleive austalian telestra,
not getting any OTA updates - currently in Israel
tried google and search on forum, not found something 100% clear
Question 1 : is there any way without flashing new FW via odin to get OTA updates? (vpn, australian sim, fake location and etc...)
Question 2: if answer to question 1 is no, where to get stock Israel FW for G960F , and what is the best option for backup and restore
Thanks!

What is your current SW? According to sammobile the latest build is the BRJ6 (https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G960F/TEL/download/G960FXXS2BRJ6/246171/) if this one matches your current SW then there's no way you can get another udpate until, I assume Telestra is an Australian carrier, they release it...

Infinitodecimal said:
What is your current SW? According to sammobile the latest build is the BRJ6 (https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G960F/TEL/download/G960FXXS2BRJ6/246171/) if this one matches your current SW then there's no way you can get another udpate until, I assume Telestra is an Australian carrier, they release it...
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so when Telestra will release s9 update this s9 will get it as well? even if phone in another country and have non-Telesra sim installed?

lol2k said:
so when Telestra will release s9 update this s9 will get it as well? even if phone in another country and have non-Telesra sim installed?
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In theory yes, but if you don't and they release a newer SW, you can just flash it iva Odin, don't it won't trip a thing nor void your warranty

Infinitodecimal said:
In theory yes, but if you don't and they release a newer SW, you can just flash it iva Odin, don't it won't trip a thing nor void your warranty
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aware of odin option , but aything that doesnt requeire backup and restore is preffered
thanks a lot guys!

lol2k said:
aware of odin option , but aything that doesnt requeire backup and restore is preffered
thanks a lot guys!
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As long as you flash the HOME_CSC you won't lose anything...

Infinitodecimal said:
As long as you flash the HOME_CSC you won't lose anything...
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thats amazing, didnt knew there such an option
it also saves all of the apps data?
still what are the best backup option if things goes wrong?
it may be dual sim modle, how do i check? if yes, special firmware needed?

lol2k said:
thats amazing, didnt knew there such an option
it also saves all of the apps data?
still what are the best backup option if things goes wrong?
it may be dual sim modle, how do i check? if yes, special firmware needed?
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My best option ALWAYS is Smartswitch, either for backup or SW update, if there's a new SW, Smartswitch downloads and installs it right away

seems telstra rolled out pie update
nothing in the phone, last update june2018
any last ideas before uing odin? maybe get australian sim card?
csc g960foxm1brf7 linked to australian telstra - not really should what to install as well

Infinitodecimal said:
My best option ALWAYS is Smartswitch, either for backup or SW update, if there's a new SW, Smartswitch downloads and installs it right away
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hi mate , still here? can you check if you can help with my last reply please?

lol2k said:
hi mate , still here? can you check if you can help with my last reply please?
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Odin the F out of that phone, remember home_csc not the csc :good::good:

Infinitodecimal said:
Odin the F out of that phone, remember home_csc not the csc :good::good:
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not really understood the csc part
but if i have model sm-g960f
this will fit for sure? https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G960F/ILO/download/G960FXXU2CRLN/250936/
or anything else i should check before re flashing besides model?

lol2k said:
not really understood the csc part
but if i have model sm-g960f
this will fit for sure? https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G960F/ILO/download/G960FXXU2CRLN/250936/
or anything else i should check before re flashing besides model?
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First, the csc is wrong, the link you posted is for Israel, not Australia, and second, once you downloaded the file, unzip it: once it's done you'll have 5 files(as you can see in the picture): AP, BL, CP AND 2 CSC home_ (that one won't erase a thing) and the csc (this one will format your phone)

Infinitodecimal said:
First, the csc is wrong, the link you posted is for Israel, not Australia, and second, once you downloaded the file, unzip it: once it's done you'll have 5 files(as you can see in the picture): AP, BL, CP AND 2 CSC home_ (that one won't erase a thing) and the csc (this one will format your phone)
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i want Israeli FW on this phone, is it possible?

lol2k said:
i want Israeli FW on this phone, is it possible?
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Technically you can

hi! can somebody tell me about compatibility between s9 variants? i have an G9600 and i want to install Pie. Which variant can i flash? the 960N? 960F? 960u?
thanks a lot

Infinitodecimal said:
Technically you can
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so just download and flash?

lol2k said:
so just download and flash?
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yup

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
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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
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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
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Here example for you... why I am asking about "tiny" difference Odin or netOdin...
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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 S20 Ultra Super Image needed?

Hi,
Can anyone help... I bricked my S20 Ultra SM-G9880 and tried using odin3 to flash firmware but it is asking for the Super Image so fails the process.
It say on screen; An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch PC software but when I download this it says the S20 is not compatible.
Please can anyone help it was a lot of money?

[email protected] said:
Hi,
Can anyone help... I bricked my S20 Ultra SM-G9880 and tried using odin3 to flash firmware but it is asking for the Super Image so fails the process.
It say on screen; An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch PC software but when I download this it says the S20 is not compatible.
Please can anyone help it was a lot of money?
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first off, what did you do to brick an expensive phone? Is it because you can't wait for the update to come along that you tried switching different Firmware without back reading some threads beforehand?? i'm not here to offend you or belittle you, in fact we have the same device and variant, HK- SM-G9880 to be precise.

mimsiroll said:
first off, what did you do to brick an expensive phone? Is it because you can't wait for the update to come along that you tried switching different Firmware without back reading some threads beforehand?? i'm not here to offend you or belittle you, in fact we have the same device and variant, HK- SM-G9880 to be precise.
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I was trying to change rom to HK instead of Taiwan because I thought it might get rid of the chinese writing and be more western friendly... Wasn't really thinking... it was an expensive mistake.
Is there away to fix?

[email protected] said:
I was trying to change rom to HK instead of Taiwan because I thought it might get rid of the chinese writing and be more western friendly... Wasn't really thinking... it was an expensive mistake.
Is there away to fix?
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You probably have to read this topic about samkey so just dig this thread and read about the samkey. How it can fix your phone depends on what youll choose otherwise i can still suggest using samsung switch from pc and do an emergency installation but as always find a topic about it first and do the most suitable thing for you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/free-csc-change-apk-s20-t4116015

really? lol
hes not brick bricked.. that screen is an odin download mode screen.. he can simple use odin to reflash stock firmware to the device lol

elliwigy said:
really? lol
hes not brick bricked.. that screen is an odin download mode screen.. he can simple use odin to reflash stock firmware to the device lol
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Hi thanks for comment... I flashed odin but it didn't remove lock. Maybe because it is a modern phone? I have given it to a local phone repair shop so hopefully they will fix for me.

[email protected] said:
Hi thanks for comment... I flashed odin but it didn't remove lock. Maybe because it is a modern phone? I have given it to a local phone repair shop so hopefully they will fix for me.
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dunno wat lock u mean

Hi Folks,
I posted this thread and just wanted to thank everyone who offered advice. I have managed to fix the phone now.
I flashed latest firmware with Odin and included .PIT file i extract from the CSC file.
So pleased to have it back!

Many thanks to @[email protected], this method worked as a charm.