Hi, I'm no stranger to flashing custom ROMs on Samsung's. Been doing it to s3, s4, s7 and the s8 amongst having a plethora of nexus phones that went back and forth with Android pure or Los.
I plan on upgrading the software on my t805w to marshmallow since never received the update ota.
I also would like to install the UK BTU image as its my go to for stock firmware. Also I don't want to erase the data already on the tablet so I'm guessing in going to be using the home CSC.
Would someone please list what I need to flash so I can install the latest Canadian BL, Modem and then the right version of the UK android image without wiping my data.
I hope this would also remove any stock bloatware left over from the carrier on 5.0.2.
If this proves a pain to wipe without clearing data then I'll guess I'll go down the route of twrp and BTU flash then magisk to debloat BTU further with Titanium backup
Cheers
I'm sure this question ask somewhere. I have an unlocked ver bought from Samsung. Now using Verizon.
Is there a way to flash just Verizon settings without wiping the phone ((Like flashing HOME_CSC only or something????)so i can use some of Verizon add-ons
I have too many apps that will take 2 full days at least to re-enter all downloads/set up/log ins....... if i flash Verizon firmware
Thank you
sweetboy02125 said:
I'm sure this question ask somewhere. I have an unlocked ver bought from Samsung. Now using Verizon.
Is there a way to flash just Verizon settings without wiping the phone ((Like flashing HOME_CSC only or something????)so i can use some of Verizon add-ons
I have too many apps that will take 2 full days at least to re-enter all downloads/set up/log ins....... if i flash Verizon firmware
Thank you
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I would not suggest using the home_csc in this case. Your going from non-carrier branded firmware to firmware that is carrier branded. If keeping your data intact is a requirement then just keep what you have on the phone.
Also remember that part of the process requires you to factory data reset the device after flashing the U1 firmware. FDR after flashing the U1 firmware makes sure that everything will work properly.
Not doing a FDR after flashing U1 firmware (or vice versa) can result in something not working right. As an example I flashed Tmobile firmware onto my U1 firmware without a FDR and had constant OTA errors. I had other issues as well, all of which were the result of skipping the FDR step.
Myself personally I didn't even use smartswitch to restore a backup. When I tried all my backups were from the U1 firmware (and not from the U firmware I was using), and attempts to restore a backup always resulted in problems happening again. Ya it meant I had to restore everything and stuff... But it was a small price to pay for having a problem free experience afterwards.
scottusa2008 said:
I would not suggest using the home_csc in this case. Your going from non-carrier branded firmware to firmware that is carrier branded. If keeping your data intact is a requirement then just keep what you have on the phone.
Also remember that part of the process requires you to factory data reset the device after flashing the U1 firmware. FDR after flashing the U1 firmware makes sure that everything will work properly.
Not doing a FDR after flashing U1 firmware (or vice versa) can result in something not working right. As an example I flashed Tmobile firmware onto my U1 firmware without a FDR and had constant OTA errors. I had other issues as well, all of which were the result of skipping the FDR step.
Myself personally I didn't even use smartswitch to restore a backup. When I tried all my backups were from the U1 firmware (and not from the U firmware I was using), and attempts to restore a backup always resulted in problems happening again. Ya it meant I had to restore everything and stuff... But it was a small price to pay for having a problem free experience afterwards.
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So you meant there is no way to switch from unlock to Verizon firmware without full wipe?
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sweetboy02125 said:
So you meant there is no way to switch from unlock to Verizon firmware without full wipe?
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Whether your going from U firmware to U1 (or U1 to U) a FDR would be necessary if you want everything to work properly.
Hi, this is my first post/question. Sorry if it's a dumb one.
I'm in the UK and I have a Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N976B).
The phone is from Vodafone (was locked to Vodafone) and is the Exynos (EU/UK) chip version of the phone.
It is currently on the 01-Mar-2020 patch level with One UI 2.0.
Now that I have officially unlocked it from Vodafone (Vodafone sent me the unlocked codes and they worked - I am now using it with a non-Vodafone SIM ), I wanted to know if I still have to wait for the Vodafone firmware release of One UI 2.1 (which I know is out for other Galaxy S10/Note10 variants); OR, whether I can get an "unlocked"? version of the One UI firmware for Exynos Note 10+ phones?
What is the normal policy regarding carrier locked [Samsung] phones that have been officially unlocked - are you still tied to the original carrier's timetable of firmware/security-patch releases for the phone?
Regards,
psb01
you will still be on Vodafone's software and release schedule, I have an unlocked phone in the UK direct from Samsung and the update is already out for a phone using the standard software, Vodafone were always slow on updates, had this problem way back with the Nexus phones taking that long to update through Vodafone i ended up rooting and flashing the original software.
so unless you can flash the standard software from the unlocked phones you are likely stuck on Vodafone's time table, unfortunately I haven't had to flash a different firmware on mine so I'm unable to help on if it's actually possible to move away from the Vodafone software.
Yes, you should be able to dl the but firmware and flash.
Look through the news section for the N976b fw posts. In there are all the links you need and very detailed instructions.
Good luck.
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Belimawr said:
you will still be on Vodafone's software and release schedule, I have an unlocked phone in the UK direct from Samsung and the update is already out for a phone using the standard software, Vodafone were always slow on updates, had this problem way back with the Nexus phones taking that long to update through Vodafone i ended up rooting and flashing the original software.
so unless you can flash the standard software from the unlocked phones you are likely stuck on Vodafone's time table, unfortunately I haven't had to flash a different firmware on mine so I'm unable to help on if it's actually possible to move away from the Vodafone software.
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Thanks for the reply, it is useful to know this.
I may have to look into getting an proper factory unlocked version if Vodafone don't pull their finger out for One UI 2.1 by end-May-2020.
Yes, I agree, Vodafone do seem to be slow on these things.
I will look into whether it's possible to replace my Vodafone firmware with official factory-unlocked firmware now my phone is officially unlocked.
(However, I don't want to have a rooted phone permanently as my banking apps won't work on it if it's rooted.)
Regards,
psb01 said:
Thanks for the reply, it is useful to know this.
I may have to look into getting an proper factory unlocked version if Vodafone don't pull their finger out for One UI 2.1 by end-May-2020.
Yes, I agree, Vodafone do seem to be slow on these things.
I will look into whether it's possible to replace my Vodafone firmware with official factory-unlocked firmware now my phone is officially unlocked.
(However, I don't want to have a rooted phone permanently as my banking apps won't work on it if it's rooted.)
Regards,
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You can download the latest BTU version of the firmware using either Samfirm or Frija and flash it to your phone using Odin. You will then receive over the air updates as they are released. This is NOT rooting your phone and all banking apps will work as they should.
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Painman1963 said:
You can download the latest BTU version of the firmware using either Samfirm or Frija and flash it to your phone using Odin. You will then receive over the air updates as they are released. This is NOT rooting your phone and all banking apps will work as they should.
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AHH, okay. So I assume "BTU version" is the factory-unlocked version that phones direct from Samsung come with?
Also, will doing this wipe all my data and leave me with a factory-fresh phone (with latest firmware/OS) that I have to set up from scratch?
If so, could I backup my phone's data (in its entirety - calls, SMS, apps & data) that I can restore after the firmware flash? What backup method is recommended?
(I used to have Pixels before my Note 10+ and I am used to using the Google's backup to GDrive. I note now with Galaxy phones that they want to backup to Samsung's [cloud drive?] own area/method and don't do Google backups. I use my Google apps/services quite a lot and don't rely/use Samsung's services where I can avoid them.) Any advice for me in this regards?
I don't mind trying this method, but I'm worried about bricking my Note 10+ or losing all my setup/data. I'm not familiar with flashing phones but I can follow basic tech instructions. I'm guessing if it doesn't work I can re-install the Vodafone OS/firmware back on it to bring it back to how it is now?
Thanks.
psb01 said:
AHH, okay. So I assume "BTU version" is the factory-unlocked version that phones direct from Samsung come with?
Also, will doing this wipe all my data and leave me with a factory-fresh phone (with latest firmware/OS) that I have to set up from scratch?
If so, could I backup my phone's data (in its entirety - calls, SMS, apps & data) that I can restore after the firmware flash? What backup method is recommended?
(I used to have Pixels before my Note 10+ and I am used to using the Google's backup to GDrive. I note now with Galaxy phones that they want to backup to Samsung's [cloud drive?] own area/method and don't do Google backups. I use my Google apps/services quite a lot and don't rely/use Samsung's services where I can avoid them.) Any advice for me in this regards?
I don't mind trying this method, but I'm worried about bricking my Note 10+ or losing all my setup/data. I'm not familiar with flashing phones but I can follow basic tech instructions. I'm guessing if it doesn't work I can re-install the Vodafone OS/firmware back on it to bring it back to how it is now?
Thanks.
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BTU is the UK unlocked version of the firmware. You can back everything up to Google just like you're used to. Go to settings, accounts and backup, backup and restore, Google account, Back up now.
You'll get the chance to restore it at startup if you do a full factory reset. If you don't get the option, you can restore from the same place.
When you download the file from Frija you will see 5 files. You only use 1 of the CSC files. You use HOME_CSC to keep your data and the other CSC file if you want to do a complete wipe and start again.
There is a really good guide in messages 1&2 of the following thread but be aware that this is not for our phone. Replace the input values in Frija to SM-N976B and BTU.
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...2&share_fid=3793&share_type=t&link_source=app
Finally, you probably won't be able to reflash the Vodafone firmware until after it gets updated as I'm pretty sure that they've updated the bootloader and you can't downgrade that.
Good luck
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Painman1963 said:
BTU is the UK unlocked version of the firmware. You can back everything up to Google just like you're used to. Go to settings, accounts and backup, backup and restore, Google account, Back up now.
You'll get the chance to restore it at startup if you do a full factory reset. If you don't get the option, you can restore from the same place.
When you download the file from Frija you will see 5 files. You only use 1 of the CSC files. You use HOME_CSC to keep your data and the other CSC file if you want to do a complete wipe and start again.
There is a really good guide in messages 1&2 of the following thread but be aware that this is not for our phone. Replace the input values in Frija to SM-N976B and BTU.
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...2&share_fid=3793&share_type=t&link_source=app
Finally, you probably won't be able to reflash the Vodafone firmware until after it gets updated as I'm pretty sure that they've updated the bootloader and you can't downgrade that.
Good luck
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Many thanks for this. It will give me a mini-project to do during this lock-down.
I think,for safety, I'm going to go back to my old Pixel so I don't risk any data and use that while I try this method to update the Note 10+.
I think I prefer the total wipe option, so there's nothing on the phone that shouldn't be there, from the start.
If it all works, I'll transfer back all my data over to the Note 10+ using the Samsung Smart Switch Mobile app.
At least having a UK unlocked firmware means I'll get future updates and security patches quicker.
Regards,
psb01 said:
Many thanks for this. It will give me a mini-project to do during this lock-down.
I think,for safety, I'm going to go back to my old Pixel so I don't risk any data and use that while I try this method to update the Note 10+.
I think I prefer the total wipe option, so there's nothing on the phone that shouldn't be there, from the start.
If it all works, I'll transfer back all my data over to the Note 10+ using the Samsung Smart Switch Mobile app.
At least having a UK unlocked firmware means I'll get future updates and security patches quicker.
Regards,
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That sounds like a plan.
Have fun
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glad to see someone who could help more came along. hope you get it sorted.
I just bought the Moto Z2 Force today (ATT version yuck). Basically I need to be able to restore data from google's automatic backup since I have apps and data there that cannot be reproduced (my launcher was discontinued etc). Since the ATT version cannot upgrade past android 7.1.1 it cannot restore from my old phone which was at a newer version of android.
Is there a way to kill two birds with one stone here? I don't want ATT on my phone but my main priority is to restore from google backup. What ROMs allow google restore? Is there a stock unlocked (not carrier version) of android for the Z2 Force that I can flash? This would be optimal for me since I like the android experience.
Would Lineage or Resurrections Remix work? (I have never used those so Idk how close to android they are. As long as I can backup I'd be happy to try).
Any help is appreciated, thank you!
further questions...
I see this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/development/att-ocxs27-1094717-xml-zip-grabbed-t3905967
which sounds like it forces an update on the att phone. If I follow these steps I'll be able to at least restore from my old phone? But then is there a way to unlock / remove att bloatware after that?
EDIT: update. I'm using the LMSA to flash a newer version as found in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/update-moto-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-t3951714
hopefully this will let me restore. But I still need to unlock the phone and remove bloatware.
It's been over 10 years since I flashed a custom ROM or any firmware to a phone using odin, and I remember it being super simple. I'm getting back into the swing of things with this new phone and having a hard time finding any resources about what I'm looking for.
So, my CSC region is ATT using the software info method (or OYN using *#1234# method), the model is sm-s908u and it's unlocked, and I've been looking for firmware for that combo so I can manually upgrade my phone to one UI 5.0 android13, but the latest one online hasn't been updated - ONE UI 4.1 android 12, even though there are updates for other carriers. My phone also won't update because I'm not on the ATT network. I think I can maybe go into an ATT store and using their sim to get the OTA, but I'd rather do this by my self first.
So this is a three-part question:
1. Can I switch my CSC region so that I'm not associated with ATT but rather Tmobile? And if that's possible, will I be able to get OTA?
2. Can I pick any firmware with sm-s908u and just flash it to my phone regardless of the CSC?
3. Is there a way to accomplish what I want without wiping my phone? I can do backup, but I'm a bit tired of starting my phone from scratch.
Any help is appreciated! Thanks. Man 10 years I was on here, so many memories. The community is as strong as ever!