Hi maybe this is useful ...
I got a regional locked - Europe today. It is now on Android 4.3 - Baseband version AP: N9005XXUDMJ7 .
To unlock from regional unlock if you have a European SIM, pop it in and make a 5-minute+ phone call.
Then it will work like a charm. Pop the new SIM in from other region.
If you do not have a European SIM, then I have not found a way to root it yet.
Jos35 said:
Hi maybe this is useful ...
I got a regional locked - Europe today. It is now on Android 4.3 - Baseband version AP: N9005XXUDMJ7 .
To unlock from regional unlock if you have a European SIM, pop it in and make a 5-minute+ phone call.
Then it will work like a charm. Pop the new SIM in from other region.
If you do not have a European SIM, then I have not found a way to root it yet.
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do you mean after activating with European sim, you can use any sim from any region even from mars or what?
Have you read this thread ! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457964&page=141
Good luck..
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how to unlock S6 SM-G920F? so that i can use any kind of sim card? from philippines..thanks
you need a sim from asia, like - philippines / thailand and etc...
(south asia).
I'm stuck with the same problem, i got a Smart prepaid sim card, i'm trying to load him with Peso and then i could make a call.
Andrew K. Sterling said:
You can also ask somebody who lives in that area to call you for a few minutes and then the region lock is gone.
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what do you mean ?
more specific ?
Dear Senior Member,
Please help me as I am stuck with the problem of mobile network in my Galaxy S6 Dual (SM-G920F). My mobile is upgraded recently with 5.1.1 ((PDA: G920FXXU2BOFL CSC: G920FOJV2BOEE CHANGELIST: 5012324 BUILD DATE: 22.06.2015) ). Main problem of my Galaxy S6 now is, when I select WCDMA/GSM or LTE/WCDMA/GSM or WCDMA, then my mobile network is not working and it shows error message "Not registered on network" and also it shows "Emergency calls only". But when I choose GSM only, then my call, message and mobile network work but internet speed is so slow. My upgradation is for that reason and now the same problem as earlier. I think so mane experts are here on Galaxy S6, Please help. I think it happens for Modem FIle or Stock firmware. Then which stock firmware is good for this problem. Please suggest.
Before flashing any ROM bring your S6 1st to your telecom provider for check-up since your S6 is still under warranty. Flashing ROM voids your warranty.
roydok said:
Before flashing any ROM bring your S6 1st to your telecom provider for check-up since your S6 is still under warranty. Flashing ROM voids your warranty.
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My phone is not under warranty. I have purchased it from a local shop and not from telecom provider. So what I can do now to get back the 3G connection. Can you please give any suggestion. Thanks.
rony0505 said:
My phone is not under warranty.
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Before updating did you have lte? Idk there was the region specific network block that Samsung put on its phone. Meaning if u bought a phone from Dubai and plan to use in US, u have to put a Dubai sim and make 5 minutes call to unlock the region network block to use it in US.
Fullmetal Jun said:
Before updating did you have lte? Idk there was the region specific network block that Samsung put on its phone. Meaning if u bought a phone from Dubai and plan to use in US, u have to put a Dubai sim and make 5 minutes call to unlock the region network block to use it in US.
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Thank you Fullmetal for your reply. I am using S6 and UK written on backside of the phone. I am using it in Bangladesh. Is there any other way to unlock regional network?
rony0505 said:
Thank you Fullmetal for your reply. I am using S6 and UK written on backside of the phone. I am using it in Bangladesh. Is there any other way to unlock regional network?
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Either find a uk sim or try some guides in youtube on how people unlocked other new samsungs(Note 3, 4) as should be mostly same for s6! Otherwise you'll have to pay and get it unlocked from a Samsung official shop in Bangladesh or your mobile carrier/service centre.
"Hit thxs button if I helped"
Fullmetal Jun said:
Either find a uk sim or try some guides in youtube on how people unlocked other new samsungs(Note 3, 4) as should be mostly same for s6! Otherwise you'll have to pay and get it unlocked from a Samsung official shop in Bangladesh or your mobile carrier/service centre.
"Hit thxs button if I helped"
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Any youtube link mate? I am not able to use 3g and this was from the begining. Please help.
I am from Bangladesh. Please suggest Firmware version for My Galaxy S6 (SM- G920F) DUos. THanks.
Flash this stock UK 5.1.1 for maximum benefits since your S6 is from UK:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/50033/G920FXXU2BOFJ_G920FBTU2BOFJ_BTU/
roydok said:
Flash this stock UK 5.1.1 for maximum benefits since your S6 is from UK:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/50033/G920FXXU2BOFJ_G920FBTU2BOFJ_BTU/
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Thank you for reply. I will definitely flash with this one. Hope my problem can be fixed. I am in Bangladesh, Is that create any problem of flashing UK version? Like 3G connection, Call, Text etc?
No problems with using UK ROM S6 in Bangladesh.
roydok said:
Flash this stock UK 5.1.1 for maximum benefits since your S6 is from UK:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/50033/G920FXXU2BOFJ_G920FBTU2BOFJ_BTU/
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roydok said:
No problems with using UK ROM S6 in Bangladesh.
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Same problem as before.
Model: GALAXY S6 (SM - G920FD/G920F) DUAL SIM
SIM 1 > GSM ONLY > CALL, Message & Internet (Slow speed as 2G) without problem
SIM 2 > GSM ONLY > CALL, Message & Internet (Slow speed as 2G) without problem
IF CHOOSE
SIM 1 > LTE/WCDMA/GSM(Auto connect) OR WCDMA/GSM OR WCDMA ONLY > SHOW EMERGENCY CALL ONLY
SIM 2 > LTE/WCDMA/GSM(Auto connect) OR WCDMA/GSM OR WCDMA ONLY > SHOW EMERGENCY CALL ONLY
Is it the problem of dual Sim or what?
Hi everybody.
I'm from Italy. In Italy we haven't got galaxy s7 in dual sim version, but i need it.
I can buy it outside Europe, through e-commerce. The problem is that the seller doesn't know the precise code of the model, he only knows that is dual sim and sim free. I would to know if there are different models of galaxy s7 duos sim free, and what are the 4g/lte frequency, to understand if it's compatible with italian sim operators.
Thank you.
buddy15 said:
Hi everybody.
I'm from Italy. In Italy we haven't got galaxy s7 in dual sim version, but i need it.
I can buy it outside Europe, through e-commerce. The problem is that the seller doesn't know the precise code of the model, he only knows that is dual sim and sim free. I would to know if there are different models of galaxy s7 duos sim free, and what are the 4g/lte frequency, to understand if it's compatible with italian sim operators.
Thank you.
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There are 2 that i know of.
SM-G930FD - This is the "European" model, u can install Single Sim ROM and Dual sim will work ( faster updates from samsung )
SM-G9300 - Chinese / Vietnam version , no Google Play and some Chinese apps .
About bands, read on those 2 pages
Thank you a lot.
We waiting for other utents if they know other versions.
A question: what means "u can install Single Sim ROM and Dual sim will work"? Is it necessary to change ROM to use the telephone?
buddy15 said:
Thank you a lot.
We waiting for other utents if they know other versions.
A question: what means "u can install Single Sim ROM and Dual sim will work"? Is it necessary to change ROM to use the telephone?
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No, i just did it because mine came with CSC for Nigeria. I choose an rom for XEU ( UK/Ireland Unbranded ) because they receive updates faster then others, and is closer to me then Nigeria ^^
ok, i understand.
Is this procedure invalidate warranty?
buddy15 said:
ok, i understand.
Is this procedure invalidate warranty?
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No
Even Knox remains the same, because u flash the stock rom not modified
Hi,
I have a S8+ with the model SM-G955FD and was wondering if I am able to download the firmware for the model SM-G955F?
The phone was purchased outside of Australia and doesn't use the Australian (Telstra) firmware that I would like it to. I just figured they are the same phone just different model numbers so there shouldn't be any issues right? I might just lose a couple features or something but the phone should work correctly?
Thanks in advance.
Yea, the G955FD is the dual SIM Exynos variant, right?
I'm sure the dual SIM uses the same firmware as the single SIM, so you should have no worries flashing Aussie firmware.
But I would suggest you flash the XSA (Aussie unbranded) firmware, not Telstra firmware. You'll lose nothing, but you'll get faster updates.
the_scotsman said:
Yea, the G955FD is the dual SIM Exynos variant, right?
I'm sure the dual SIM uses the same firmware as the single SIM, so you should have no worries flashing Aussie firmware.
But I would suggest you flash the XSA (Aussie unbranded) firmware, not Telstra firmware. You'll lose nothing, but you'll get faster updates.
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I thought as much, thanks so much for clarifying. I will download the XSA firmware as well.
Thanks
I'm using Metro PCS service on a Singapore XSP and experiencing some terrible 4G service. Is there anything I can do about this, looked perhaps flash smother CSC onto my 955FD?
michel5891 said:
I'm using Metro PCS service on a Singapore XSP and experiencing some terrible 4G service. Is there anything I can do about this, looked perhaps flash smother CSC onto my 955FD?
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Flash a different baseband.
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ProbablyRaging said:
Hi,
I have a S8+ with the model SM-G955FD and was wondering if I am able to download the firmware for the model SM-G955F?
The phone was purchased outside of Australia and doesn't use the Australian (Telstra) firmware that I would like it to. I just figured they are the same phone just different model numbers so there shouldn't be any issues right? I might just lose a couple features or something but the phone should work correctly?
Thanks in advance.
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Im running F firmware on my FD now...its the same thing.
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ProbablyRaging said:
Hi,
I have a S8+ with the model SM-G955FD and was wondering if I am able to download the firmware for the model SM-G955F?
The phone was purchased outside of Australia and doesn't use the Australian (Telstra) firmware that I would like it to. I just figured they are the same phone just different model numbers so there shouldn't be any issues right? I might just lose a couple features or something but the phone should work correctly?
Thanks in advance.
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The phone will work pretty much fine provided
1 - Exact Same hardware . you can use snapdaragon ROMs on Snapdragon Devices and vice versa for Exynos .
2 - Same network Bands supported . The ROM contains the programs on how to operate in different frequencey bands .
If i helped you , hit the thanks button ! :laugh:
Same probem Can you help me
Hi there I am a silly person who purchased a Galaxy S8+ from Kogan which is flashed with Emirates firmware
Its model SM-G9f55FD G955Fxxu1AQL5
No VOlte and Samsung pay etc
I need to use Telstra network (im rural but in a VOLTE area) and so I need to flash it with Australian Firmware so it gets all the local features.
I would just like to know how I know what chipset to use - I dont think its snapdragon
And where to get the firmware.
Janettef said:
Hi there I am a silly person who purchased a Galaxy S8+ from Kogan which is flashed with Emirates firmware
Its model SM-G9f55FD G955Fxxu1AQL5
No VOlte and Samsung pay etc
I need to use Telstra network (im rural but in a VOLTE area) and so I need to flash it with Australian Firmware so it gets all the local features.
I would just like to know how I know what chipset to use - I dont think its snapdragon
And where to get the firmware.
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I don't know how you can own a device and not know whats in it lol.
Anyway it is exynos and firmwares can be found at sammobile.com
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955FD/
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Janettef said:
Hi there I am a silly person who purchased a Galaxy S8+ from Kogan which is flashed with Emirates firmware
Its model SM-G9f55FD G955Fxxu1AQL5
No VOlte and Samsung pay etc
I need to use Telstra network (im rural but in a VOLTE area) and so I need to flash it with Australian Firmware so it gets all the local features.
I would just like to know how I know what chipset to use - I dont think its snapdragon
And where to get the firmware.
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Here's the XSA (Australia) firmware:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=0C53FCC1D0CA11E7A5F9FA163EE8F90B
Flash it. Doesn't matter if your device is G955F or FD, the ROMs are exactly the same.
Does the method works with G955J SCV35 model? I'm running NTDocomo firmware on KDDI model to unlock network (single SIM) . I wan't to flash unlocked U firmware but getting scared that the phone will be bricked.
I bought an unlocked S8+ from a website. It is from Hong Kong, dual SIM, the model number is SM-G9550. I am using it in Australia. Now there are two things that I cannot do with it - VoLTE and Samsung Pay. Also the Android 8.0 upgrade is still unavailable for SM-G9550, which is crazy. All mobile carriers in Australia has pushed Oreo upgrade but I cannot get it.
If anyone can help me with my questions here:
1) Can I flash an Australia firmware to my handset? If it is possible, do I have to root it?
2) If it can be flashed with an Australia firmware, is the dual SIM feature still available? I ask because all phones sold in Australia (except those on website and apparently overseas version as mine) the dual SIM feature is banned/locked because the telecom companies don't want to allow competition, and ACCC (the consumer council) is just a puppet.
3) If it can be flashed with Australia firmware, can I turn the VoLTE on? At the moment, it cannot be turned on as there is no such an option in the Settings.
Thanks in advance!
I'm sorry to tell this, but you simply can't flash anything other than the chinese software on this phone. There are two CSCs available for the g9550 which apparently are CHC (open China) and TGY (Hong Kong) according to updato. Both aren't on Android 8 and I'm not sure if they ever will be.
So:
1) No you can't. Australian providers make their software for the australian model (which is the international) G955F.
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So to look the truth in its face:
You might be better of selling this phone and buying the international g955F, which is compatible with australian firmware. alternatively there is the G955FD, which is dual sim, but (i just googled for 2 minutes so could be wrong) there also is no official australian firmware. What you can do with the g955F/FD is rooting, which could perhaps give you the possibility to flash an australian CSC to the FD, if you really are thinking about buying one, someone could sure give you the answer to if its possible or not