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[Q] Change landcode

Hi,
Is it possible to change the landcode of t s4 mini? I live in the netherlands, but reveived a phone from Poland.
I would like to know if it's possible to change it to the netherlands and receive the regular updates from samsung, the kitkat update didn't come out in Poland yet.
thanks

Anybody?

SkyDrive. said:
Anybody?
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U can`t change landcode without root + Samsung Galaxy S / S2 / S3 CSC or with Phone INFO ★Samsung★
But your current rom MUST have Multi-CSC and contain both ( 99% it won`t )
Easiest way is to download rom from sammobile for Netherlands (Vodafone) and flash it with Odin

SilviuMik said:
U can`t change landcode without root + Samsung Galaxy S / S2 / S3 CSC[/URL] or with Phone INFO ★Samsung★[/URL]
But your current rom MUST have Multi-CSC and contain both ( 99% it won`t )
Easiest way is to download rom from sammobile for Netherlands (Vodafone)[/URL] and flash it with Odin
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Oh well, thank you for your reply.
I am going to flash it and see what happends!

SkyDrive. said:
Oh well, thank you for your reply.
I am going to flash it and see what happends!
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While flashing the firmware you gave me an error occured!
Now my device seems to be bricked as Kies doesn't recognize the device for recovery, any idea how to solve this problem?

SkyDrive. said:
While flashing the firmware you gave me an error occured!
Now my device seems to be bricked as Kies doesn't recognize the device for recovery, any idea how to solve this problem?
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http://www.s4miniarchive.com/2014/07/solution-what-to-do-when-odin-fails-at-hidden.img.ext4.html
Btw take care it will void your Knox warranty to 0x1
Or try to download another version of firmware ( KitKat ) and flash it with Odin 3.10

SilviuMik said:
U can`t change landcode without root + Samsung Galaxy S / S2 / S3 CSC or with Phone INFO ★Samsung★
But your current rom MUST have Multi-CSC and contain both ( 99% it won`t )
Easiest way is to download rom from sammobile for Netherlands (Vodafone) and flash it with Odin
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As far as I know changing the CSC will factory-reset the phone (Phone INFO ''CSC Changer' tells that as well).
I saw that Titanium Backup is backing up CSC application and data. Does anybody know what happens if one restores the CSC data with TB? Does this work without factory-reset?
Reason for asking is that I had a strange issue yesterday: flashing with ODIN failed 'Get PIT for mapping...'. The phone was starting up with the message 'Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again'.
I removed the battery and then I could flash the firmware without problems. Later after setting up everything I noticed that my CSC changed from 'DBT' to 'KOR'

To be honest, I never had to change the csc. The european firmwares have multiple CSCs included are the right one should be chosen automatically at first boot up after flashing. And I really dont understand what CSCs really are. So I dont care about them. Flashing the belgium fw worked as well as the german one. Couldn't fnd any difference (accept for the Hello app^^). European people are bothering themselves way to much about this topic...

is it possible to downgrade P to O? (and keep knox)

EDIT: it is possible, and worked just fine for me
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Hi guys.
recently got a used s9, did all the updates (for security updates) and didnt even look, just kept updating and find myself on android P.
I've played around with it and found it less intuitive and pretty lacking in some regards. (and may possibly have some issues relating to the OS too; battery and phone)
software updates says:
Code:
current version: G960FXXXXU2CRLO / G960FOXXM2CRLO / G960FXXXU2CRLI
Security patch level: 1 January 2019
SM-G960F, Phone status: Official, baseband version G960FXXU2CRLI, Kernel version: 4.9.59-15076275, build verison: ppr1.180610.011.G960FXXU2CRLO
I'm wondering if it's possible to flash back to official Android O, while retaining untripped KNOX. (having KNOX in a usable/official status)
I've read online that it should be possible to do, but talk of using the "OEM unlocking" option has me weary.
I dont want to blindy follow a guide to find i've broken KNOX or have a brick.
some of you guys are pretty cluey. so i thought it be a good first place to ask.
cheers

Once you pass a certain bootloader baseband you can't downgrade.... So odds are your stuck on Pie
PoochyXXX

PoochyX said:
Once you pass a certain bootloader baseband you can't downgrade.... So odds are your stuck on Pie
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Hmm, thats what I'm afraid of.
The downgrade guide i mentioned was here:
https://techbeasts.com/downgrade-ga...xy_S9S9_Plus_to_Android_Oreo_from_Android_Pie
not sure how legit it is though.
I havent read anything on XDA on the forums here, hence my new topic.

Yes you can downgrade, just flash with ODIN as normal using CSC and not HOME_CSC
The bootloader thing is true but you can check here which version you have vs which version you want to flash
G960FXXU2CRLI <<< Version 2
Boot the phone into Download mode, look for (BL:1 or BL:2 or BL:3)
As long as you are not trying to flash a lower version BL you will be fine

*Detection* said:
Yes you can downgrade, just flash with ODIN as normal using CSC and not HOME_CSC
The bootloader thing is true but you can check here which version you have vs which version you want to flash
G960FXXU2CRLI <<< Version 2
Boot the phone into Download mode, look for (BL:1 or BL:2 or BL:3)
As long as you are not trying to flash a lower version BL you will be fine
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Ohhh
PoochyXXX

*Detection* said:
Yes you can downgrade, just flash with ODIN as normal using CSC and not HOME_CSC
The bootloader thing is true but you can check here which version you have vs which version you want to flash
G960FXXU2CRLI <<< Version 2
Boot the phone into Download mode, look for (BL:1 or BL:2 or BL:3)
As long as you are not trying to flash a lower version BL you will be fine
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I booted into download mode and read and reread the stuff there. Doesnt seem to mention "BL" anywhere unfortunately.
but it has "U2" in a lot of different places, so I'm guessing its BL2.
The previous 3 or 4 have the "U2" version string, but the direct previous firmware has "S2" instead, and also the firmware that is suggested to use. Any hint as to what that means or if it makes any difference?
Second; I'd just like to triple-confirm I wont break KNOX (I'm pretty sure it wont, so I should be fine, but better to check now and make a fool of myself, than be sorry later)
Third;
I couldnt find/get the files off of the recommended sammobile ( https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G960F/XSA/download/G960FXXS2BRJ6/245612/ ) as apparently they are not hosting the files right now, instead googled and found another source, but I'd like to be sure they are correct and aren't fake, so to speak. or wont compromise the integrity of the phone.
AP_G960FXXS2BRJ6_CL14479316_QB20373867_REV01_user_low_ship_meta.tar.md5
MD5: 4ECA2C5657506ADE7B9D3B1721B0F958
SHA1: 14063F2CF282E37C2C7D59D80FFF404C400D306D
BL_G960FXXS2BRJ6_CL14479316_QB20373867_REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5
MD5: 9529200BCE0C339B04152AC27DE34F5E
SHA1: 1821D68544490355042E7BF1589F2284FEF76324
CP_G960FXXU2BRJ1_CP10881699_CL14479316_QB19997556_REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5
MD5: 8E07784192BCAF0454AB079ECBBD150D
SHA1: E7EFC1ED9E35C7B1F235792FAF46AFCAA945FF38
CSC_OMC_OXM_G960FOXM2BRJ3_CL14479316_QB20051937_REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5
MD5: 17932E611CB0DF71C7B91BA84186843C
SHA1: 6BEE275DCC778124CB1EBF88EFA087538D9DCBE3
I've had a little google but the MD5 and SHA1 hashes dont really lead to anything in particular.
just googling the name of the files returns that they are also named similarly to the Slovenian firmware.
last;
according to http://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G960F/XSA/doc.html which appears to be the release notes for this specific version of the S9, build number G960FXXS2BRJ6 was indeed the previous version
any further insight from anyone would be appreciated.
many thanks.

tim455 said:
I booted into download mode and read and reread the stuff there. Doesnt seem to mention "BL" anywhere unfortunately.
but it has "U2" in a lot of different places, so I'm guessing its BL2.
The previous 3 or 4 have the "U2" version string, but the direct previous firmware has "S2" instead, and also the firmware that is suggested to use. Any hint as to what that means or if it makes any difference?
Second; I'd just like to triple-confirm I wont break KNOX (I'm pretty sure it wont, so I should be fine, but better to check now and make a fool of myself, than be sorry later)
Third;
I couldnt find/get the files off of the recommended sammobile ( https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G960F/XSA/download/G960FXXS2BRJ6/245612/ ) as apparently they are not hosting the files right now, instead googled and found another source, but I'd like to be sure they are correct and aren't fake, so to speak. or wont compromise the integrity of the phone.
I've had a little google but the MD5 and SHA1 hashes dont really lead to anything in particular.
just googling the name of the files returns that they are also named similarly to the Slovenian firmware.
last;
according to http://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G960F/XSA/doc.html which appears to be the release notes for this specific version of the S9, build number G960FXXS2BRJ6 was indeed the previous version
any further insight from anyone would be appreciated.
many thanks.
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No you won't trip KNOX unless you flash something custom
It is in Download mode but says B rather than BL (First set of dark red text)
Files will be fine, no reason for anyone to "fake" a random firmware, and you cannot flash modded firmwares through Odin
DL it again from here if you are unsure
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-G960F/
G960FXXS2BRK3 is the November update Oreo, BRJ6 was from October

*Detection* said:
No you won't trip KNOX unless you flash something custom
It is in Download mode but says B rather than BL (First set of dark red text)
Files will be fine, no reason for anyone to "fake" a random firmware, and you cannot flash modded firmwares through Odin
DL it again from here if you are unsure
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-G960F/
G960FXXS2BRK3 is the November update Oreo, BRJ6 was from October
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Thanks for all the helpful information.
Downloading again now just to check hash comparison.
AP SWAEV: B:2 K:2 S:2 -- looks good.
I'll reply back in a few hours with my results.
Many thanks.

many thanks to @*Detection*
I found the latest version of ODIN around....
followed that guide I linked previously (without OEM unlock, as its not needed)
Installed the SAMSUNG usb drivers
Flashed the last OREO AP, BL, CP, and CSC
everything worked just fine.
running now great.
Thus ends my journey,
I hope Pie improves in the future.

tim455 said:
many thanks to @*Detection*
I found the latest version of ODIN around....
followed that guide I linked previously (without OEM unlock, as its not needed)
Installed the SAMSUNG usb drivers
Flashed the last OREO AP, BL, CP, and CSC
everything worked just fine.
running now great.
Thus ends my journey,
I hope Pie improves in the future.
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To understand that you are downloading the BRJ6 firmware ?
Thx.

tim455 said:
many thanks to @*Detection*
I found the latest version of ODIN around....
followed that guide I linked previously (without OEM unlock, as its not needed)
Installed the SAMSUNG usb drivers
Flashed the last OREO AP, BL, CP, and CSC
everything worked just fine.
running now great.
Thus ends my journey,
I hope Pie improves in the future.
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Good to hear, for future reference, you usually don't need to install any separate drivers, they are installed automatically by Windows when you first connect your phone to the PC USB
:good:

dinamo1975 said:
To understand that you are downloading the BRJ6 firmware ?
Thx.
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You are correct. The last OREO update was BRJ6.
The full name for my device is: G960FXXS2BRJ6
*Detection* said:
Good to hear, for future reference, you usually don't need to install any separate drivers, they are installed automatically by Windows when you first connect your phone to the PC USB
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It wasnt being picked up at first, and I couldn't get it recognised in ODIN. one of my tutorials mentioned the SAMSUNG drivers, and once I had installed them it was picked up instantly.
But I agree with you, it should have been fine.

tim455 said:
You are correct. The last OREO update was BRJ6.
The full name for my device is: G960FXXS2BRJ6
It wasnt being picked up at first, and I couldn't get it recognised in ODIN. one of my tutorials mentioned the SAMSUNG drivers, and once I had installed them it was picked up instantly.
But I agree with you, it should have been fine.
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You don't have to flash the firmware for your region if there is a later one for another region, for example BTU (United Kingdom) has a newer Oreo build as I mentioned above
Flash using HOME_CSC to keep data and csc as they are
Another advantage of doing this is you cannot receive OTA updates when CSC and firmware region do not match, so you would not get update notifications and would be forever on that Oreo firmware
The day you want Pie again, flash the correct region with Odin

*Detection* said:
You don't have to flash the firmware for your region if there is a later one for another region, for example BTU (United Kingdom) has a newer Oreo build as I mentioned above
Flash using HOME_CSC to keep data and csc as they are
Another advantage of doing this is you cannot receive OTA updates when CSC and firmware region do not match, so you would not get update notifications and would be forever on that Oreo firmware
The day you want Pie again, flash the correct region with Odin
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Are there any disadvantages to flashing a cross region CSC? (other than maybe having to flash any newer updates manually)

tim455 said:
Are there any disadvantages to flashing a cross region CSC? (other than maybe having to flash any newer updates manually)
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Not really, I am running DBT firmware with XEU CSC just because the DBT firmware updated first, once XEU releases the same update I`ll flash back, and so on

tim455 said:
many thanks to @*Detection*
I found the latest version of ODIN around....
followed that guide I linked previously (without OEM unlock, as its not needed)
Installed the SAMSUNG usb drivers
Flashed the last OREO AP, BL, CP, and CSC
everything worked just fine.
running now great.
Thus ends my journey,
I hope Pie improves in the future.
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What was the bootloader version of the Android 8 vs the version you had on Pie? Did you downgrade the bootloader as well?

can the same method be used to go down from 10 to 9? i have snapdragon 960w

Help installing Verizon Firmware on Unlocked SM-N975U1

So I have a SM-N975U1 (unlocked) from samsung. I want to install the stock Verizon firmware (VZW) on the phone. I downloaded the following https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g.../SM-N975U1/VZW/download/N975U1UEU1ASH4/286268
I installed the VZW firmware via Odin but oddly enough its still the XAA firmware. Not the stock VZW firmware I want. I want the full stock firmware. Verizon 4g icons, Bloat and all. Do I have to change the CSC on these newer models? Haven't done this since my note 8. I thought these stock firmwares were interchangeable? What did I do wrong?
Advice?

You have to download the verizon U version not the U1, I tried to do it and got stock on the activation screen

I see my mistake. Working flawlessly now!

cwwjr1681 said:
I see my mistake. Working flawlessly now!
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Can you tell me how you did it? Which files?

crazychapin said:
Can you tell me how you did it? Which files?
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The steps are the same as the S8, Note 8, S9, Note 9, S10.
Use Samfirm tool to download the latest firmware files. You need to use model SM-N975U and region code is VZW for Verizon.
Then use patched ODIN 3.13.1_3b to install.
All other instructions can found by searching the Note 9 forums.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
The steps are the same as the S8, Note 8, S9, Note 9, S10.
Use Samfirm tool to download the latest firmware files. You need to use model SM-N975U and region code is VZW for Verizon.
Then use patched ODIN 3.13.1_3b to install.
All other instructions can found by searching the Note 9 forums.
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Did odin take a long time Saying file analysis Before start flashing? Mine stays like that for more than 10 mins and nothing happens

crazychapin said:
Did odin take a long time Saying file analysis Before start flashing? Mine stays like that for more than 10 mins and nothing happens
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Ten minutes is a little long. It sometimes locks up. Reset and close out ODIN. Then set it back up. Do a factory reset from recovery mode and then immediately go to download mode and hit start.

crazychapin said:
Can you tell me how you did it? Which files?
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I am not sure what a "Patched" oden others mentioned even is. I do not think I used that. I used SamFirm to download EVERYTHING I needed file wise. As for Odin. I got it from here https://odindownload.com/
I used these Settings in SamFirm
Model: SM-N975U (even though I am on the U1)
Region: VZW
Manual Box Checked
PDA: N975USQU1ASH4
CSC: N975UOYN1ASH4
Phone: N975USQU1ASH4
Make sure you use CSC file. Not Home CSC. Also install UserData. Then you should be all set :good:

cwwjr1681 said:
So I have a SM-N975U1 (unlocked) from samsung. I want to install the stock Verizon firmware (VZW) on the phone. I downloaded the following
I installed the VZW firmware via Odin but oddly enough its still the XAA firmware. Not the stock VZW firmware I want. I want the full stock firmware. Verizon 4g icons, Bloat and all. Do I have to change the CSC on these newer models? Haven't done this since my note 8. I thought these stock firmwares were interchangeable? What did I do wrong?
Advice?
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Do you know does the unlocked version on Verizon work with sms over wifi? I'm not guessing it doesn't since my Pixel worked flawlessly at my desk in the basement at work. I assume I would need to flash the Verizon firmware as you have?

So I'm trying to decide which version on the 10+ to buy. Will I lose any features if I flashed a Verizon rom onto an unlocked 10+ ? Are there any benefits to having the unlocked vs carrier device? Thanks

cwwjr1681 said:
I am not sure what a "Patched" oden others mentioned even is. I do not think I used that. I used SamFirm to download EVERYTHING I needed file wise. As for Odin. I got it from here https://odindownload.com/
I used these Settings in SamFirm
Model: SM-N975U (even though I am on the U1)
Region: VZW
Manual Box Checked
PDA: N975USQU1ASH4
CSC: N975UOYN1ASH4
Phone: N975USQU1ASH4
Make sure you use CSC file. Not Home CSC. Also install UserData. Then you should be all set :good:
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https://lmgtfy.com/?q=patched+odin
And no, patched ODIN is not necessary when flashing carrier firmware, although it is necessary when flashing back to the U1 Firmware. I just use it for everything as it seems to cause less issues.

Hi, I have completed the following steps numerous times. I first wiped data and cache then installing the u1 firmware. My note 10 plus sm-nn975u was originally T-Mobile. I had placed a Spectrum sim inside before the flash. Once on U1 spectrum Charter APN settings show up and all works fine. However I wanted to flash to the CHA OR Charter Spectrum firmware. I wiped data and cache and flash. My phone then comes up with T-mobile start screen and bloat. Are the Charter files on Sam fakes or am I missing something. I am totally blind, so when the phone boots after flash it doesn't say its rebooting to apply carrier settings, it just boots on up to setup screen where I turn on voice for the blind and begin setting up. I even tried to reboot after flash with no sim and it says please insert sim but no reboot or prompt to reboot after sim installation.
I am using odin 3.13.1_3B. Please help.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
https://lmgtfy.com/?q=patched+odin
And no, patched ODIN is not necessary when flashing carrier firmware, although it is necessary when flashing back to the U1 Firmware. I just use it for everything as it seems to cause less issues.
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Verizon s10+ 5g to unlocked s10+
I have the Verizon n976v note 10+ 5g. I’m looking to put the unlocked firmware on it. I get an error (failed) with modified Odin. Is there an extra step?

ebkbk24 said:
I have the Verizon n976v note 10+ 5g. I’m looking to put the unlocked firmware on it. I get an error (failed) with modified Odin. Is there an extra step?
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i have the same device.. the N976V is verizon note 10 plus 5g.. its not the same as the U1 variants.. i assume the fail is a secure check fail? thats bcuz the U1 is signed with different keys..
so far all the 5g devices have been carrier specific models and firmware is not interchangeable between them

There is no SM-N975U in the list or when i type it in?
Mr. Orange 645 said:
The steps are the same as the S8, Note 8, S9, Note 9, S10.
Use Samfirm tool to download the latest firmware files. You need to use model SM-N975U and region code is VZW for Verizon.
Then use patched ODIN 3.13.1_3b to install.
All other instructions can found by searching the Note 9 forums.
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Can you post a link. there is no 975u in the list

bimbo77777 said:
Can you post a link. there is no 975u in the list
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Link to what?

Pie
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Link to what?
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To the android pie download for SM-975U. It's not on samfirm Only SM-975U1 is on there

bimbo77777 said:
To the android pie download for SM-975U. It's not on samfirm Only SM-975U1 is on there
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There's no links to Samfirm. The SamFirm tool is a Windows application you download and install to download full firmware files to your computer.
N975U is 100% available on the SamFirm tool.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
There's no links to Samfirm. The SamFirm tool is a Windows application you download and install to download full firmware files to your computer.
N975U is 100% available on the SamFirm tool.
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Not available on it. This won't let me upload screenshots but it only has 975U1 if you manually type in the list ends at n960s

bimbo77777 said:
Not available on it. This won't let me upload screenshots but it only has 975U1 if you manually type in the list ends at n960s
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Then you aren't using SamFirm. There's no list that pops up.
Go to www.google.com
Go to the search bar
Type in "SamFirm tool"
Until you do that and research what I'm talking about, I can't help you.

Can an International (F) firmware be flashed into a Korean (N) Device?

I'm tired of these ****ty korean bloatware.
I've been trying to flash F firmware on my unrooted N device for a week now with no success, it's always some kind of PIT/Partition error, ticked/unticked Re-partition, ticked/unticked NAND erase, Used/Unused PIT file, patched Odin, unpatched Odin, nothing works, always "Fail Secure (PIT)" error.
someone told me that the F CSC had a different partition than the N CSC, so how do I re-partition? why does it keep failing?
Can an International (F) firmware be flashed into a Korean (N) Device?
why isn't there a clear answer to this question anywhere?

yes i did. actually i took mine to a local mall mobile service shop. the tech guy installed twrp and installed a custom rom- something named lamlazy azmobile bla bla.. . it was all good. the ONLY thing missing was- OTA update. i did lot of youtube and google on this- in some i found the OTA still available in that particular rom while in others that OTA option is missing. that's why i reverted back to the stock KT-variant firmware.
right now i am on the hunt of how to just root and 'hack' the original firmware- just so i can get rid of KT apps which are in control of my only, current gripe- there is no Preferred Network selection option like you see on a global firmware. I only see 3G/LTE Auto and 3G Only options. I need unlocked 2G only, 3g only, 2g/3g auto, 2g/3g/lte auto option.
so, to answer your question- yes it is absolutely possible to convert any korea variant S9+ into global variant. at least with custom rom- not yet sure if it is possible with stock global rom/firmware.

Coomer91 said:
I'm tired of these ****ty korean bloatware.
I've been trying to flash F firmware on my unrooted N device for a week now with no success, it's always some kind of PIT/Partition error, ticked/unticked Re-partition, ticked/unticked NAND erase, Used/Unused PIT file, patched Odin, unpatched Odin, nothing works, always "Fail Secure (PIT)" error.
someone told me that the F CSC had a different partition than the N CSC, so how do I re-partition? why does it keep failing?
Can an International (F) firmware be flashed into a Korean (N) Device?
why isn't there a clear answer to this question anywhere?
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rizwan312 said:
yes i did. actually i took mine to a local mall mobile service shop. the tech guy installed twrp and installed a custom rom- something named lamlazy azmobile bla bla.. . it was all good. the ONLY thing missing was- OTA update. i did lot of youtube and google on this- in some i found the OTA still available in that particular rom while in others that OTA option is missing. that's why i reverted back to the stock KT-variant firmware.
right now i am on the hunt of how to just root and 'hack' the original firmware- just so i can get rid of KT apps which are in control of my only, current gripe- there is no Preferred Network selection option like you see on a global firmware. I only see 3G/LTE Auto and 3G Only options. I need unlocked 2G only, 3g only, 2g/3g auto, 2g/3g/lte auto option.
so, to answer your question- yes it is absolutely possible to convert any korea variant S9+ into global variant. at least with custom rom- not yet sure if it is possible with stock global rom/firmware.
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yes you can do it, and no you dont need to bring it to a shop and pay someone. Just get patched Odin and the F variant firmware you want to flash.

rizwan312 said:
so, to answer your question- yes it is absolutely possible to convert any korea variant S9+ into global variant. at least with custom rom- not yet sure if it is possible with stock global rom/firmware.
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already ahead of you, I installed Soldier rom with a F CSC but there some issues that you start to notice after a while because the the partition for the N CSC isn't the same as the F CSC, so the F CSC doesn't install completely.
see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80760253&postcount=4895
youdoofus said:
yes you can do it, and no you don't need to bring it to a shop and pay someone. Just get patched Odin and the F variant firmware you want to flash.
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like I stated in my op, patched odin didn't work for me no matter what I did, and I haven't seen anyone so far that confirms that it actually works in flashing an F firmware on an N device. so did you actually flash a F firmware on an N device yourself?

Coomer91 said:
already ahead of you, I installed Soldier rom with a F CSC but there some issues that you start to notice after a while because the the partition for the N CSC isn't the same as the F CSC, so the F CSC doesn't install completely.
see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80760253&postcount=4895
like I stated in my op, patched odin didn't work for me no matter what I did, and I haven't seen anyone so far that confirms that it actually works in flashing an F firmware on an N device. so did you actually flash a F firmware on an N device yourself?
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i have not, but have seen reports of others doing so on other iterations of galaxy phones. what errors did you get in odin?

youdoofus said:
i have not, but have seen reports of others doing so on other iterations of galaxy phones. what errors did you get in odin?
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always Secure Check Fail (PIT).

Coomer91 said:
always Secure Check Fail (PIT).
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unpack both the korean firmware's CSC and the F CSC that youre trying to use, remove the pit from the F firmware, replace it with the Korean PIT, repack the file and flash it.
you can also try an older version of Odin, as that has caused so many headaches for folks in the past. Odin version mismatches can be a mother trucker

oh yes, i had the same issue when i tried patched odin. i didn't know much about PIT. so, after fiddling around for some time, i went back to stock KT firmware. by the way, have you seen this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycpnsWJdURQ
According to this, we need to root our phone, then remove CSC folder and restart. then copy-paste couple of files in the system folder. He did it on his Note 4 though. But my problem with network selection limitations and bloatwares are exactly the same as he was showing on his KT variant Note 4.
anyway, i will surely try extracting the PIT file fron N firmware and replace that in F firmware. any tips/guide how can i do that please?

Youdoofus said:
unpack both the korean firmware's CSC and the F CSC that youre trying to use, remove the pit from the F firmware, replace it with the Korean PIT, repack the file and flash it.
you can also try an older version of Odin, as that has caused so many headaches for folks in the past. Odin version mismatches can be a mother trucker
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What is the pit ?
And has anyone successfully managed to flash a F firmware onto a Korean phone ?

Unlocked At&t Android 10 update outside US

Greetings,
I'm super new here, also a tech noob so pls be gentle.
I purchased an unlocked At&T Note 10+, and i am living in Malaysia. Little that I know At&T would never send updates to out network, and that I require an At&t SIM in order to get the updates. Currently I am stucked with Android 9, ONE UI 1.5, with no hope of getting anything higher than that.
My question is, how can i get the updates besides flashing a new firmware? I tried connecting to Smart Switch on my laptop, and all it can says is that my software is up to date on SJ8 (ATT).
Hope there's a way other than flashing. HELP.

mohdazrimny said:
I want to thank everyone for the help. I have flashed my phone with the latest XAA rom, n all is running great. I have also received OTA May security updates.
Thanks again!
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Hi Mohd Azrimny,
Am in the same boat as you. In Malaysia and have the note 10 plus at&t version. How did you manage? I am using Odin and getting error message connection failed. Not sure what is the problem.
Can you point me from where you downloaded the firmware? I am suspecting that is the culprit.
Thanks!

mohdazrimny said:
Greetings,
I'm super new here, also a tech noob so pls be gentle.
I purchased an unlocked At&T Note 10+, and i am living in Malaysia. Little that I know At&T would never send updates to out network, and that I require an At&t SIM in order to get the updates. Currently I am stucked with Android 9, ONE UI 1.5, with no hope of getting anything higher than that.
My question is, how can i get the updates besides flashing a new firmware? I tried connecting to Smart Switch on my laptop, and all it can says is that my software is up to date on SJ8 (ATT).
Hope there's a way other than flashing. HELP.
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I'm sorry but I don't think there's other way around, you'll need to flash another firmware.
I have an Unlocked Verizon Note10+, the first thing I did after getting it out of the box was flash the unbranded firmware (CSC: XAA).
Ever since, I've had OTA updates as quick as they're released for N975U1.

joyousfrank said:
I'm sorry but I don't think there's other way around, you'll need to flash another firmware.
I have an Unlocked Verizon Note10+, the first thing I did after getting it out of the box was flash the unbranded firmware (CSC: XAA).
Ever since, I've had OTA updates as quick as they're released for N975U1.
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I see...tq man. Can u help me out with one last thing? As they are thousands of firmware out there, which one should i choose? Can i simply choose any unbranded firmware (N975U1) from any month security updates n just flash it? I just need a stock ROM, not the latest should be ok as the OTA will take care of the rest.
Right now i'm at nov 2019 security updates SJ8 (ATT).
Thanks in advance.

mohdazrimny said:
I see...tq man. Can u help me out with one last thing? As they are thousands of firmware out there, which one should i choose? Can i simply choose any unbranded firmware (N975U1) from any month security updates n just flash it? I just need a stock ROM, not the latest should be ok as the OTA will take care of the rest.
Right now i'm at nov 2019 security updates SJ8 (ATT).
Thanks in advance.
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Well, unfortunately I'm not sure about previous versions, however I'm leaving attached my SW information, my CSC is XAA.
You can download it from sammobile or frija (this is way faster).
Hope this helps,
Regards.

So, knowing you are a noob is half the solution already...
I highly recommend you look for Frija on the internet. Download the tool, search for the phone you have , it is a SM-N975U , and since you want to get rid from the AT&T version, you can install the SM-N975U1 version with XAA as CSC, that Samsung themselves push updates to. Even if they will not, you can always download the next revisions..
I assume you know how to use Odin..

joyousfrank said:
Well, unfortunately I'm not sure about previous versions, however I'm leaving attached my SW information, my CSC is XAA.
You can download it from sammobile or frija (this is way faster).
Hope this helps,
Regards.
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Thank you man! For real!

BigE said:
So, knowing you are a noob is half the solution already...
I highly recommend you look for Frija on the internet. Download the tool, search for the phone you have , it is a SM-N975U , and since you want to get rid from the AT&T version, you can install the SM-N975U1 version with XAA as CSC, that Samsung themselves push updates to. Even if they will not, you can always download the next revisions..
I assume you know how to use Odin..
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Yes i do know how to use Odin. Just soo terrified if i'd use the wrong firmware. I've also downloaded the firmware yesterday, but still not sure of it until now. So thank you, its clear now.

mohdazrimny said:
Yes i do know how to use Odin. Just soo terrified if i'd use the wrong firmware. I've also downloaded the firmware yesterday, but still not sure of it until now. So thank you, its clear now.
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No worries, as Odin and the phone check revisions and suitability. If not the right firmware, it should not write it.

BigE said:
No worries, as Odin and the phone check revisions and suitability. If not the right firmware, it should not write it.
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I want to thank everyone for the help. I have flashed my phone with the latest XAA rom, n all is running great. I have also received OTA May security updates.
Thanks again!

BigE said:
So, knowing you are a noob is half the solution already...
I highly recommend you look for Frija on the internet. Download the tool, search for the phone you have , it is a SM-N975U , and since you want to get rid from the AT&T version, you can install the SM-N975U1 version with XAA as CSC, that Samsung themselves push updates to. Even if they will not, you can always download the next revisions..
I assume you know how to use Odin..
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Thank you!!!!!!!!:good::good:

joyousfrank said:
I'm sorry but I don't think there's other way around, you'll need to flash another firmware.
I have an Unlocked Verizon Note10+, the first thing I did after getting it out of the box was flash the unbranded firmware (CSC: XAA).
Ever since, I've had OTA updates as quick as they're released for N975U1.
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hello, i know this an old thread, and yes. im also super super green and noob on all of this.. i too have Unlocked Verizon Note10+,
and after a month or so, it cant detect my local carrier as well (maxis) and i receive a message constantly about the sim is not verizon sim
so i was hoping , flashing the firmware would eliminate this problem
what i did was :
1) download odin v3.14
2)download frija 1.4.3
3) download firmware SM-n975u1 csc XAA from frija
4)tried to flash using odin..and failed multiple time
5)tried download a patched version of odin 3.14
6)download a bunch of other firmware from USA verizon, malayisia and others
7)failed and failed and failed again
so sifu please help me?where did i go wrong? will flashing new firmware fix my carrier problem? or its a verizon issue?because it was working fine a month ago ..please help..