In July I went to New York and bought an Galaxy S4 i9500 and messing around with the device I corrupt the EFS folder losing my IMEI.
Since it wasn't bought on my country (Brazil) I don't have any support nor warranty so I send it to a friend who owns a service box ( octopus probably) and flashing the ROM he asked me what is the country of origin of my device, since I bought in the US and this model in particular isn't supposed to be selled there I don't know wich country it came from and can't fix my device. The back label says it was made in china but i guess every other phone in the world was made there too .
(I bought it from the Samsung stand in the 5th ave Best Buy so it is original)
No problem
In phone setting option there is baseband version and build number from there you can find out where the device is from originally manufactured.
But now I think you have flashed other firmware and that original information is gone.Corruption of efs folder can be from many ways either flashing roms or wiping full internal memory by not following appropriate methods corectly.
You could have make efs backup in first place before experimenting with the phone.
But now you can try the following methods.
Try to flash latest modem to see if it help through odin.
One other method is that you can find your country of origin by your imei no which is on the box. Just call or email Samsung customer service in your country, I did in my case and they can tell you from the imei number the country of origin.
alifarrukhsss said:
In phone setting option there is baseband version and build number from there you can find out where the device is from originally manufactured.
But now I think you have flashed other firmware and that original information is gone.Corruption of efs folder can be from many ways either flashing roms or wiping full internal memory by not following appropriate methods corectly.
You could have make efs backup in first place before experimenting with the phone.
But now you can try the following methods.
Try to flash latest modem to see if it help through odin.
One other method is that you can find your country of origin by your imei no which is on the box. Just call or email Samsung customer service in your country, I did in my case and they can tell you from the imei number the country of origin.
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But this country of origin will be that the imei says will be one if I flash the stock firmware will fix the device?
imei
Sterkriger said:
But this country of origin will be that the imei says will be one if I flash the stock firmware will fix the device?
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Ok Try to flash stock firmware and see if it helps and do tell me if you succeed.
You should be able to flash a stock firmware through ODIN and have the phone working again.
Then as mentioned above, before doing any work on the phone you should do a EFS backup, nandroid backup.
I remember with my previous phone (Galaxy Infuse) i was learning also how to root, tweak, modify the android and also "killed it". I was able to resurrect (in a manner of speak) the phone by loading the stock firmware the phone had when i first got it.
Good luck!
My friend said he repaired the device through the octopuss box and are sending me back. He couldnt upgrade to 4.3 because he didnt know the country of origin (like I said before). I call samsung to ask if they could say to me but here in Brazil the only company that really helps trough phone is Blizzard so I ended where I started. I found a website that using your serial number or IMEI can say where your device are from and I for my surprise it is indeed a chinese Galaxy S4. In Sammobile I found the CHN firmware that matched the time of fabrication (July) and probably its the stock firmware that I was looking for and one of the ones that I didnt tried to flash at the time.
The thing is now I'm too scared to try flashing this one to my mobile and ending ruining the device again and once more being forced to use my old ****ty iPhone. Any sugestions for me guys? (The device didnt arrive yet... i knew the serial and IMEI 'cause i noted down)
You don't have to flash firmware for country of origin. I'm in New Zealand and flash firmware from all over the world, the latest was UK firmware, with a modem extracted from Austrian firmware.
Just go to sammobile and make sure it's for i9500 and you'll be fine mate
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app
What is the serial number of your phone? You can find it by beneath the battery or in settings, about device, status.
raj_p said:
What is the serial number of your phone? You can find it by beneath the battery or in settings, about device, status.
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It's below the battery, next to the IMEI. It is a combination of letters and numbers and looks like this "S/N: XXXXXXXXXXX" (X= Letter/number)
Obagleyfreer said:
You don't have to flash firmware for country of origin. I'm in New Zealand and flash firmware from all over the world, the latest was UK firmware, with a modem extracted from Austrian firmware.
Just go to sammobile and make sure it's for i9500 and you'll be fine mate
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app
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You are probably right but right now I a little afraid of flashing anything to my device since it just got home from repair.
I gonna stick with 4.2.2 a little longer
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hi there.
i am having this problem when i connect my galaxy s 2 with kies.it gives this.Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies.i have I9100KI4 (KOR)
i am living in Pakistan.
so what should i do?whether to wait Pakistani update of what?
and what (KOR) means? korean?if korean then wonti ever be able to update my phone?kindly help me out.thanks
You can flash a stock ROM for your region and then Kies should recognise that.
Here are stock ROMs...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Here are carrier branded stock ROMs...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
If you've not done it before it can look a little daunting, but all the information you need is in the first few posts of each thread.
Good luck
but why my phone doesnt it gets updated via kies?like if my bro send me a phone from uk.should i send the phone back for updates?
You don't need to send your phone anywhere to get it updated - there must be another reason why Kies won't update it. Have you ever flashed a custom ROM or firmware?
actually it was locked here and i went to a shop to unlock it.it has siyah kernel and i guess it was flashed once for unlocking.
and how to get back the custom ROM etc if it was flashed?
yes i did flash custom firewre and ROM.let mee send u the snapshot of it.
You cannot use Kies to update your ROM if you have a custom ROM. It will only work if you have the correct branded or unbranded ROM as per my first post.
i am from Pakistan.
so can you tell me which ROM is for my area.please if you know.paste the link below.thanks.
your device does not support upgrading via kies
I flashed the stock firmware. bell. UGKG2.
i am unable to update via kies.
it says my firmware is I9100MUGKG2 (KOR)
Archer said:
You can flash a stock ROM for your region and then Kies should recognise that.
Here are stock ROMs...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Here are carrier branded stock ROMs...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
If you've not done it before it can look a little daunting, but all the information you need is in the first few posts of each thread.
Good luck
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No updates via kies
Hi All ,
I gave my phone to samsung people for EFS or IMEI Problem .
They updated my phone to same version 2.3.6 I was already on it .
and now when I am connecting my phone to kies for ICS update its saying
"Your phone does not support updates via kies"
Never rooted..
the product code of your phone has changed, to be exact the country code in the phones product code. you will need the IMEI number and your country code to switch it.
you can check your current product code
*2767*4387264636#
1. get your country code from fus.nanzen.se
scroll down to presets and search for you country/provider check the product code. the last three letters are your country code.
Create a backup before proceeding it will wipe your data and reboot your phone.
2. To change your country code (IMEI = your phone IMEI number, you can get your IMEI by typing *#06#)
*#272*IMEI#
You will have a list of available codes to choose from. install the one which applies to your country.
Hi everyone,
I flashed the leaked ROM I9505XXUFNA5 to my GT-I9505 LTE back in January when it came out, all went fine. However, now when I try to flash the official Android 4.4.2, say I9505XXUFNB8, via odin v3.09 the process will fail after 20 seconds and I have to flash the leaked ROM again in order to have a functioning phone. My phone is carrier free and it is not rooted.Can anyone help me please !
Thank you in advance,
MaximusDacicus
MaximusDacicus said:
Hi everyone,
I flashed the leaked ROM I9505XXUFNA5 to my GT-I9505 LTE back in January when it came out, all went fine. However, now when I try to flash the official Android 4.4.2, say I9505XXUFNB8, via odin v3.09 the process will fail after 20 seconds and I have to flash the leaked ROM again in order to have a functioning phone. My phone is carrier free and it is not rooted.Can anyone help me please !
Thank you in advance,
MaximusDacicus
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You just killed your EFS :/
You still got a chance:
you can stay with the leaked rom, but you will have to install the latest "modem" (included in rom failed to install) while you keep the romactually installed
thats the only way it can be lucky and may be EFS get back to work may be. I suppose you dont have any EFS backup, so if restoring it fails that way --> you will have to get it repaired. Will be at least 40$ i think...
There a many posts on xda about EFS, but once gone, it is gone. Feel free to read some hours about it
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You just killed your EFS :/
You still got a chance:
you can stay with the leaked rom, but you will have to install the latest "modem" (included in rom failed to install) while you keep the romactually installed
thats the only way it can be lucky and may be EFS get back to work may be. I suppose you dont have any EFS backup, so if restoring it fails that way --> you will have to get it repaired. Will be at least 40$ i think...
There a many posts on xda about EFS, but once gone, it is gone. Feel free to read some hours about it
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1. IMEI code is not messed up (it's the same as the one on on the package);
2. I still have carrier signal;
3. I can lock the sim card by pin code
Do you know other signs that would lead to the conclusion that the EFS file is broken ?
MaximusDacicus said:
1. IMEI code is not messed up (it's the same as the one on on the package);
2. I still have carrier signal;
3. I can lock the sim card by pin code
Do you know other signs that would lead to the conclusion that the EFS file is broken ?
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Mohahah "My phone is carrier free " <-- thought you can-'t get carrier signal anymore lol.
So you're fine i suppose
sry for making trouble. I just missunderstood your writing.
Means you just want to get "back to the root" ?
LS.xD said:
Mohahah "My phone is carrier free " <-- thought you can-'t get carrier signal anymore lol.
So you're fine i suppose
sry for making trouble. I just missunderstood your writing.
Means you just want to get "back to the root" ?
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Carrier free it means that my phone it's not sim locked in any network. My phone is working fine. I just want to install an official ROM not to stay with the leaked one. I want to install the one for my country so that when I connect to samsung kies via PC the csc and pda of my phone to match up in order to receive updates or to simply for KIES to recognise my phone. The bottom line is that I find it strange that I can't flash 4.4.2 product code COA (Romania) I9505XXUFNB8.
MaximusDacicus said:
Carrier free it means that my phone it's not sim locked in any network. My phone is working fine. I just want to install an official ROM not to stay with the leaked one. I want to install the one for my country so that when I connect to samsung kies via PC the csc and pda of my phone to match up in order to receive updates or to simply for KIES to recognise my phone. The bottom line is that I find it strange that I can't flash 4.4.2 product code COA (Romania) I9505XXUFNB8.
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what region is the leaked fw for?
It's from the Sammobile, It seems I can't post links.
Country more likely Germany
MaximusDacicus said:
It's from the Sammobile, It seems I can't post links.
Country more likely Germany
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Thats due to its a branded rom you tried to install (COA = cosmote branded).
Here is the unbranded version you need (ROM = unbranded for your country):
--> http://samsung-updates.com/details/24878/Galaxy_S_4_Snapdragon/GT-I9505/ROM/I9505XXUFNB9.html
I've soft bricked my g930f but managed to get it going again and it's rooted. However, along the way I have managed to lose my IMEI and some other info. I am currently downloading what I believe to be the original country firmware (trinidad / tobago) and will try flashing that when I have it. I don't know if this will restore the following information that is missing, as well as (I hope) enable me to once more connect with my GSM provider. If anyone knows whether this will work I would value the advice.
Using PhoneInfo, here is a list of the missing information on my g930f:
Country of Origin (this used to be Vietnam but is now blank)
Manufacturing Date
Product Code
Available CSC codes
Mobile Operator (there is actually a single comma in this line)
Baseband version
Modem Board
Hardware Revision
IMEI
Samsung serial number (a bunch of zeroes here)
Does it seem likely that the lack of a correct modem file is the culprit for these missing items? I do have the original IMEI number written down (it's also on the back of the phone.)
UPDATE: I tried this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/general/guide-recover-imei-9-steps-t1264021 but it did not fix my problem with the IMEI. I did have a backup of the EFS folder but it may have been taken after the damage had been done.
I am currently still downloading the Trinidad/Tobago firmware from Sammobile and will post what happens when I attempt to flash that.
How did you soft brick your phone? You flashed a firmware for other countries? I'm planning of flashing the unknown firmware from Sammobile too, please keep up updated. Thank you.
I once had a problem with the IMEI, but it was because the phone was blocked by the Mobile Company.
Guys really need help here, I just got a used indonesian g930fd (strangely it shows g930f on phone info) which keep restarting itself after upgrading to nougat (OTA). Also even if I already "power off" the phone, it still restarting (or booting?).
I've tried to factory reset from recovery, still keep restarting. Btw at first factory reset, somehow data partition got corrupted then second one success. Also when my data partition corrupted, the phone doesnt restart/on by itself like I mentioned before, so seems firmware related issue instead of hardware.
I also tried to go to two samsung service center, because first one somehow tell my imei is from singapore and second center tell mine is fro arab (wth) so I can't claim warranty eventho still below 1 year.
My question is:
1. Does reflashing stock (7.0) firmware will fix it?
2. Why phone info show my phone model as SM-G930F instead of G930FD?
3. Is it possible to change Product Code? rite now my product code is definitely Indonesian (SM-G930FZDUXID), originical CSC blank, everything else XID / Indonesia . I kinda have doubt now because two service centers tell different country, also sticker on back cover somehow tell its G930F, and print one on glass cover G930FD
Mind me if these question alrd asked before, but I already tried to search and googled everything and Im still lost here.
here's my firmware information from *#1234#
AP: G930FXXU1DQE7
CP: G930FXXU1DQD7
CSC: G930FOLE1DQCV
Model: SM-G930F/DS
knox: 0x0
Thanks a lot!
willheryanto said:
Guys really need help here, I just got a used indonesian g930fd (strangely it shows g930f on phone info) which keep restarting itself after upgrading to nougat (OTA). Also even if I already "power off" the phone, it still restarting (or booting?).
I've tried to factory reset from recovery, still keep restarting. Btw at first factory reset, somehow data partition got corrupted then second one success. Also when my data partition corrupted, the phone doesnt restart/on by itself like I mentioned before, so seems firmware related issue instead of hardware.
I also tried to go to two samsung service center, because first one somehow tell my imei is from singapore and second center tell mine is fro arab (wth) so I can't claim warranty eventho still below 1 year.
My question is:
1. Does reflashing stock (7.0) firmware will fix it?
2. Why phone info show my phone model as SM-G930F instead of G930FD?
3. Is it possible to change Product Code? rite now my product code is definitely Indonesian (SM-G930FZDUXID), originical CSC blank, everything else XID / Indonesia . I kinda have doubt now because two service centers tell different country, also sticker on back cover somehow tell its G930F, and print one on glass cover G930FD
Mind me if these question alrd asked before, but I already tried to search and googled everything and Im still lost here.
here's my firmware information from *#1234#
AP: G930FXXU1DQE7
CP: G930FXXU1DQD7
CSC: G930FOLE1DQCV
Model: SM-G930F/DS
knox: 0x0
Thanks a lot!
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Hi mate
Well mate , F and FD models have the same hardware and and use the same firmware , only difference is the SIM tray , they are different to fit one or or two sim cards depending on the models.
The model number is written in the build.prop ( do not know if somewhere else) if it only written there phoneinfo can be fooled , you can double check it by checking your IMEI at this site or other similar
http://www.imei.info/
It will tell you to what phone that IMEI was issued to. Check also with phoneInfo if the phone is original or refurbish
to your questions:
1. Does reflashing stock (7.0) firmware will fix it?
Is a good chance it will, if there is no hardware issues
2. Why phone info show my phone model as SM-G930F instead of G930FD?
do not know , check by your IMEI to see what the real model is
3. Is it possible to change Product Code? rite now my product code is definitely Indonesian (SM-G930FZDUXID), originical CSC blank, everything else XID / Indonesia . I kinda have doubt now because two service centers tell different country, also sticker on back cover somehow tell its G930F, and print one on glass cover G930FD
You can flash any F firmware with the desire CSC code , just download the firmware and flash it using CSC and not home_csc
MAX 404 said:
Hi mate
Well mate , F and FD models have the same hardware and and use the same firmware , only difference is the SIM tray , they are different to fit one or or two sim cards depending on the models.
The model number is written in the build.prop ( do not know if somewhere else) if it only written there phoneinfo can be fooled , you can double check it by checking your IMEI at this site or other similar
It will tell you to what phone that IMEI was issued to. Check also with phoneInfo if the phone is original or refurbish
to your questions:
1. Does reflashing stock (7.0) firmware will fix it?
Is a good chance it will, if there is no hardware issues
2. Why phone info show my phone model as SM-G930F instead of G930FD?
do not know , check by your IMEI to see what the real model is
3. Is it possible to change Product Code? rite now my product code is definitely Indonesian (SM-G930FZDUXID), originical CSC blank, everything else XID / Indonesia . I kinda have doubt now because two service centers tell different country, also sticker on back cover somehow tell its G930F, and print one on glass cover G930FD
You can flash any F firmware with the desire CSC code , just download the firmware and flash it using CSC and not home_csc
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Thanks for ur response! It's still original from phone info, now not tho since I already flashed new firmware.
Things that I already did:
1. Flashing two same 7.0 nougat for Indonesian version (updato and sammobile)
2. Tried entering recovery mode while charging to check if battery dead, result can't enter recovery mode means battery should be fine.
3. Checking serial number with Smart Switch somehow tell me it's from Arab. I can't restore tho since it keep restarting.
And restart issue still there. One thing for sure it does heat up everytime. While on odin mode, it never restart tho. I still can't find the problem
Is there chance for any other hardware failure somehow aside battery? Thanks!
willheryanto said:
Thanks for ur response! It's still original from phone info, now not tho since I already flashed new firmware.
Things that I already did:
1. Flashing two same 7.0 nougat for Indonesian version (updato and sammobile)
2. Tried entering recovery mode while charging to check if battery dead, result can't enter recovery mode means battery should be fine.
3. Checking serial number with Smart Switch somehow tell me it's from Arab. I can't restore tho since it keep restarting.
And restart issue still there. One thing for sure it does heat up everytime. While on odin mode, it never restart tho. I still can't find the problem
Is there chance for any other hardware failure somehow aside battery? Thanks!
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Hi
It's still original from phone info, now not tho since I already flashed new firmware.
The original check in phoneinfo is regarding the hardware , it has nothing to do with the firmware also you can flash a different firmware to your phone and would be still original
1. Flashing two same 7.0 nougat for Indonesian version (updato and sammobile)
What files did you flash?
2. Tried entering recovery mode while charging to check if battery dead, result can't enter recovery mode means battery should be fine.
Not sure what you mean ...if you cant enter recovery while charging means battery is fine, that makes no sense, i doubt your issue is battery
3. Checking serial number with Smart Switch somehow tell me it's from Arab. I can't restore tho since it keep restarting.
I said check your IMEI to see to what device was asigned to , to see if it was assigned to a G930F or G930FD
Is there chance for any other hardware failure somehow aside battery?
motherboard...but if before of OTA was working fine i would think more in a firmware issue
Thread closed on OP's request.
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Vatsal,
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I accidentally wiped the OS of my Samsung Gallaxy J3 Emerge (Boost Mobile). It happened while at TWRP recovery. The phone was bought online from USA. I had rooted the phone and had TWRP recovery. Now every time I start, it shows TWRP recovery but no OS available.
I had tried to install two firmware via twrp but failed. Did I use the wrong firmware or the problem is something else?
Please help and advise me on the possible solution and if so the right firmware for this device. Thank you.
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I accidentally wiped the OS of my Samsung Gallaxy J3 Emerge (Boost Mobile). It happened while at TWRP recovery. The phone was bought online from USA. I had rooted the phone and had TWRP recovery. Now every time I start, it shows TWRP recovery but no OS available.
I had tried to install two firmware via twrp but failed. Did I use the wrong firmware or the problem is something else?
Please help and advise me on the possible solution and if so the right firmware for this device. Thank you.
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You can't flash the firmware via TWRP.
This is the reason why we always make a big deal out of creating a nandroid backup of your stock operating system in TWRP BEFORE making any kind of modifications to the device. If you had created a nandroid backup, you could restore that backup to fix your device.
Since you didn't create a backup, you'll have to flash the stock firmware for your specific model number via Odin to get the stock system working again then start over with installing TWRP and root again.
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You can't flash the firmware via TWRP.
This is the reason why we always make a big deal out of creating a nandroid backup of your stock operating system in TWRP BEFORE making any kind of modifications to the device. If you had created a nandroid backup, you could restore that backup to fix your device.
Since you didn't create a backup, you'll have to flash the stock firmware for your specific model number via Odin to get the stock system working again then start over with installing TWRP and root again.
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Thank you sir for your reply.
I thought I created a nandroid backup (but still looking for it), so if you could provide important instructions how to restore that backup in case I finally find it? Yes I installed those two firmware (mentioned above) via TWRP and also via ODIN but failed.
I had problems in figuring out the right firmware for this particular device and also where to get it from, so if you can help me with this I will be very thankful and grateful.
Thank you again.
Droidriven said:
You can't flash the firmware via TWRP.
This is the reason why we always make a big deal out of creating a nandroid backup of your stock operating system in TWRP BEFORE making any kind of modifications to the device. If you had created a nandroid backup, you could restore that backup to fix your device.
Since you didn't create a backup, you'll have to flash the stock firmware for your specific model number via Odin to get the stock system working again then start over with installing TWRP and root again.
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Anyone can help me on the exact firmware for this device and where can I get it? I'm still searching for it online but hope what I look for is correct. I have downloaded two firmware but failed with Odin. Thank you.
GRADE42 said:
Anyone can help me on the exact firmware for this device and where can I get it? I'm still searching for it online but hope what I look for is correct. I have downloaded two firmware but failed with Odin. Thank you.
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It isn't complicated, go to Sammobile .com or samsung-updates .com and enter your specific device model number in their search feature. That should give you a list of all available firmware for your model number, then you just choose the newest version that has the correct 3 letter code for your region, country or carrier.
If you don't know the correct 3 letter code for your region/carrier, try doing a Google search for:
"Region code for (enter your country and your mobile carrier)"
That should show you the 3 letter code that you need, then look on the list of firmware for your device and choose the newest version that has the correct 3 letter code for your region/carrier.
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Droidriven said:
It isn't complicated, go to Sammobile .com or samsung-updates .com and enter your specific device model number in their search feature. That should give you a list of all available firmware for your model number, then you just choose the newest version that has the correct 3 letter code for your region, country or carrier.
If you don't know the correct 3 letter code for your region/carrier, try doing a Google search for:
"Region code for (enter your country and your mobile carrier)"
That should show you the 3 letter code that you need, then look on the list of firmware for your device and choose the newest version that has the correct 3 letter code for your region/carrier.
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Thank you for your reply and time, I really appreciated it.
I had tried what you said, and here's the results:-
1. Sammobile.com has no search result for Galaxy J3 Emerge or SM-J327P.
2. Samsung-updates.com has 14 firmware available for my device i.e Galaxy J3 Emerge (please see screenshot I attached).
I was confused and couldn't find the 3 letter code for my region, country (i.e Kiribati) and carrier (i.e ATHKL) when I googled it. I suppose the 3 letter code you mean are something like SPR, BST, VMU, etc.
May be I can try the ones (firmware) with BST USA since my phone was purchased online from USA. The phone was also unlocked and always booted up with Boost Mobile Logo even though I had been using the sim from ATHKL - the network carrier in Kiribati. That was the information of my phone before the problem.
I always appreciate your help, advice and recommendations. Thank you.
Screenshot: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lm9iYJTus6x8ReNodPJi9pOyKnXYMFjZ/view?usp=sharing
GRADE42 said:
Thank you for your reply and time, I really appreciated it.
I had tried what you said, and here's the results:-
1. Sammobile.com has no search result for Galaxy J3 Emerge or SM-J327P.
2. Samsung-updates.com has 14 firmware available for my device i.e Galaxy J3 Emerge (please see screenshot I attached).
I was confused and couldn't find the 3 letter code for my region, country (i.e Kiribati) and carrier (i.e ATHKL) when I googled it. I suppose the 3 letter code you mean are something like SPR, BST, VMU, etc.
May be I can try the ones (firmware) with BST USA since my phone was purchased online from USA. The phone was also unlocked and always booted up with Boost Mobile Logo even though I had been using the sim from ATHKL - the network carrier in Kiribati. That was the information of my phone before the problem.
I always appreciate your help, advice and recommendations. Thank you.
Screenshot: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lm9iYJTus6x8ReNodPJi9pOyKnXYMFjZ/view?usp=sharing
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Flashing the Boost firmware should work, after flashing the firmware, if the radio(modem) isn't working or allowing cellular or mobile data connection, you might need to flash a different modem that has been extracted from another firmware for your model number to make the device compatible with the networks where you live. If it needs a different modem, you'll have to do some research to see which modems for your model number are compatible with your network.
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Droidriven said:
Flashing the Boost firmware should work, after flashing the firmware, if the radio(modem) isn't working or allowing cellular or mobile data connection, you might need to flash a different modem that has been extracted from another firmware for your model number to make the device compatible with the networks where you live. If it needs a different modem, you'll have to do some research to see which modems for your model number are compatible with your network.
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I appreciated your reply.
Okay, I will download the latest version of Boost firmware from that list then flash it using ODIN. I am excited to see how it goes with the hope of restoring my device. I will post the updates as soon as I have done it. Thank you.
GRADE42 said:
I appreciated your reply.
Okay, I will download the latest version of Boost firmware from that list then flash it using ODIN. I am excited to see how it goes with the hope of restoring my device. I will post the updates as soon as I have done it. Thank you.
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Wait, don't flash it yet, let me see what I can find for you, I'll post a link here for you.
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Wait, don't flash it yet, let me see what I can find for you, I'll post a link here for you.
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Okay, I can wait so take your time. Thanks a lot.
GRADE42 said:
Thank you for your reply and time, I really appreciated it.
I had tried what you said, and here's the results:-
1. Sammobile.com has no search result for Galaxy J3 Emerge or SM-J327P.
2. Samsung-updates.com has 14 firmware available for my device i.e Galaxy J3 Emerge (please see screenshot I attached).
I was confused and couldn't find the 3 letter code for my region, country (i.e Kiribati) and carrier (i.e ATHKL) when I googled it. I suppose the 3 letter code you mean are something like SPR, BST, VMU, etc.
May be I can try the ones (firmware) with BST USA since my phone was purchased online from USA. The phone was also unlocked and always booted up with Boost Mobile Logo even though I had been using the sim from ATHKL - the network carrier in Kiribati. That was the information of my phone before the problem.
I always appreciate your help, advice and recommendations. Thank you.
Screenshot: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lm9iYJTus6x8ReNodPJi9pOyKnXYMFjZ/view?usp=sharing
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No, SPR stands for Sprint, BST stands for Boost, VMU stands for Virgin Mobile, these 3 letter codes are not the region codes I was talking about. These are 3 of the major US carriers. The 3 letter region codes I meant are listed in this link below. Kiribati is not listed, your country is probably considered to be in the Indonesia or Malaysia region or some other south Asia region.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/samsung-android-csc-phone-tablet-t2949229
Here is a firmware that should work for you, it is a generic firmware for USA devices designed to work on all USA networks. I'm giving you the generic firmware because flashing a firmware for a specific carrier may brick your device if that specific firmware is not compatible, such as flashing a SPR firmware(CDMA network) when the device was meant for BST or VMU(GSM network).
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/sm-j327p/sm-j327p/XAS/
This firmware "should" work with any network.
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Droidriven said:
No, SPR stands for Sprint, BST stands for Boost, VMU stands for Virgin Mobile, these 3 letter codes are not the region codes I was talking about. These are 3 of the major US carriers. The 3 letter region codes I meant are listed in this link below. Kiribati is not listed, your country is probably considered to be in the Indonesia or Malaysia region or some other south Asia region.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/samsung-android-csc-phone-tablet-t2949229
Here is a firmware that should work for you, it is a generic firmware for USA devices designed to work on all USA networks. I'm giving you the generic firmware because flashing a firmware for a specific carrier may brick your device if that specific firmware is not compatible, such as flashing a SPR firmware(CDMA network) when the device was meant for BST or VMU(GSM network).
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/sm-j327p/sm-j327p/XAS/
This firmware "should" work with any network.
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Thank you for your reply along with the useful information and links you provided. They are very helpful.
I've gone (via your link) to the SM-J327P XAS firmware listed at Sammobile.com. Okay, I will download the latest version and flash it. I will post the updates soon.
Thank you.
Droidriven said:
No, SPR stands for Sprint, BST stands for Boost, VMU stands for Virgin Mobile, these 3 letter codes are not the region codes I was talking about. These are 3 of the major US carriers. The 3 letter region codes I meant are listed in this link below. Kiribati is not listed, your country is probably considered to be in the Indonesia or Malaysia region or some other south Asia region.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/samsung-android-csc-phone-tablet-t2949229
Here is a firmware that should work for you, it is a generic firmware for USA devices designed to work on all USA networks. I'm giving you the generic firmware because flashing a firmware for a specific carrier may brick your device if that specific firmware is not compatible, such as flashing a SPR firmware(CDMA network) when the device was meant for BST or VMU(GSM network).
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/sm-j327p/sm-j327p/XAS/
This firmware "should" work with any network.
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Thank you sir for all your time and effort in helping me out.
I have download and flashed the firmware (version 2018/01/18) using Odin and it went successfully. My phone is now working again like a new device and I am so happy. Your advice and help has restored my broken phone - it's your SUCCESS! Thank you so much Sir
GRADE42 said:
Thank you sir for all your time and effort in helping me out.
I have download and flashed the firmware (version 2018/01/18) using Odin and it went successfully. My phone is now working again like a new device and I am so happy. Your advice and help has restored my broken phone - it's your SUCCESS! Thank you so much Sir
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You are welcome, sir. Enjoy!
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For some reason i cant download the lastest firmware from sammobile because i need a premium account
I cant find the latest firmware any where else. Its only on sammobile. Can you help me out please. j327p boost mobile usa