I know Snapdragon won't work on Exynos and vice versa but on the older models the ROMs could be flashed from different international regions and worked perfectly - I used a UK ROM on my Note 3 for quite a while as the Aussie ROMs take as much time as tectonic plate movement to be released....
Has Samsung region locked the hardware through using region specific roms that aren't flashable through regions?
I see a few versions of ROMs around for certain 915* roms with the stipulation that they can't/shouldn't be flashed on another version and was wondering if that was so..
A Devs input on this would be nice, thanks for reading my ramblings...
ultramag69 said:
I know Snapdragon won't work on Exynos and vice versa but on the older models the ROMs could be flashed from different international regions and worked perfectly - I used a UK ROM on my Note 3 for quite a while as the Aussie ROMs take as much time as tectonic plate movement to be released....
Has Samsung region locked the hardware through using region specific roms that aren't flashable through regions?
I see a few versions of ROMs around for certain 915* roms with the stipulation that they can't/shouldn't be flashed on another version and was wondering if that was so..
A Devs input on this would be nice, thanks for reading my ramblings...
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I dont know about snapdragon but for exynos on my 915k i did try the L and S version without any problem infact i am happy now running an a S rom .
dennis nai said:
I dont know about snapdragon but for exynos on my 915k i did try the L and S version without any problem infact i am happy now running an a S rom .
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Sweet, thanks for the reply. Might have to try...
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Hi, guys
I've been looking for any major differences between the SM-G920I vs SM-G920F. I'm aware there are some differences regarding the frequency bands but appart from that I don't think there are things to set them appart - is that right?
For instance, would it be possible to flash a 920F rom into a 920I withouth issues? If there is a difference is the bands, perhaps the Modem would underperform in comparison to its actual original rom.
Thanks in advance
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Hi, guys
I've been looking for any major differences between the SM-G920I vs SM-G920F. I'm aware there are some differences regarding the frequency bands but appart from that I don't think there are things to set them appart - is that right?
For instance, would it be possible to flash a 920F rom into a 920I withouth issues? If there is a difference is the bands, perhaps the Modem would underperform in comparison to its actual original rom.
Thanks in advance
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Cloxed said:
Hi, guys
I've been looking for any major differences between the SM-G920I vs SM-G920F. I'm aware there are some differences regarding the frequency bands but appart from that I don't think there are things to set them appart - is that right?
For instance, would it be possible to flash a 920F rom into a 920I withouth issues? If there is a difference is the bands, perhaps the Modem would underperform in comparison to its actual original rom.
Thanks in advance
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I too feel the sane but is there anyone who has tried so?
Sent from my SM-G920I using XDA Free mobile app
ive very much been wondering the same thing as ive been wanting to put the alliance rom and framework onto my Galaxy S6 920I but ive only seen support for the 920F model so ive held off from trying it.
Ever bothered to ask the ROM chef? They know the differences in the stock ROMs simply because one has certain files that the other may or may not have. The more active developers here often have separate threads for those having issues with their ROM, and for bug submissions. Drop by the AllianceROM thread with your questions, but please do some reading and don't post unless you can't find an answer for what you're asking...
Since the galaxy s6 edge has the exynos 7420 cpu does that mean international roms will work on US carriers? just have to change the APNs?
xSkyFlasherx said:
Since the galaxy s6 edge has the exynos 7420 cpu does that mean international roms will work on US carriers? just have to change the APNs?
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I have been wondering the same thing. Have you gotten any further with this?
I'm in South America and would like to flash an INT ROM hoping to get LTE working here. LTE Band where I am right now is 1900 mhz. Would flashing an INT ROM "unlock" the phone for that? Are there other "consequences" that one should be aware of when flashing an official International ROM? Any comment on this is appreciated :good:
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I have been wondering the same thing. Have you gotten any further with this?
I'm in South America and would like to flash an INT ROM hoping to get LTE working here. LTE Band where I am right now is 1900 mhz. Would flashing an INT ROM "unlock" the phone for that? Are there other "consequences" that one should be aware of when flashing an official International ROM? Any comment on this is appreciated :good:
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no i haven't found any information on it sadly :/
Im searching information about too. I tried install some 925F roms then flash 925p kernels but no luck. GPS not working, data/voice not working, even no mobile operator setting in setup.
You would need more than just download and flash!!! You need to port libs, xmls, framework, apps etc to make it compatible with Sprint
Anyway of getting a sprint compatability zip?
gypsy214 said:
You would need more than just download and flash!!! You need to port libs, xmls, framework, apps etc to make it compatible with Sprint
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Thanks for the info. In my case I don't need to make it compatible with Sprint since I'm in South America. Any suggestions on how to flash an official International G925 Rom?
I think that will happens only when somebody write unified kernel for F/I/*/*/*/and P version of this phone. I researched this and found that noone from kernel makers want not do this. In nearby thread one programmer offer to try modified bootloader for 925p (to be able rollback to 5.0.2). He can't even find testers(. No one want brick their phones.
Animalityy said:
I think that will happens only when somebody write unified kernel for F/I/*/*/*/and P version of this phone. I researched this and found that noone from kernel makers want not do this. In nearby thread one programmer offer to try modified bootloader for 925p (to be able rollback to 5.0.2). He can't even find testers(. No one want brick their phones.
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Not true..... People have been testing bootloaders. Still more work done to be done to it. There have been about 5 testers
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Not true..... People have been testing bootloaders. Still more work done to be done to it. There have been about 5 testers
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Sorry. Didn't know that. Wish you luck in bootloader unlocking.
S6 G920F roms on S6 G920P?
Dear users
I would like to have S6 International roms on my S6 Sprint but I can't,
is there a compatibility for sprint file to fix the other touch screen and other processor (exynos and snapdragon)?
Please, can anyone reply if you know it?
PS: Sorry for my English, it's not good.
I just purchased an S6 with Model #: SM-G9208, at first I thought it came from China and what not but it came out from TW because it has Google Play Store.
Will Samsung release the Marshmallow update for the device or is there any possible way that I can just flash the SM-G920F Firmware?
I can't seem to find any reliable source about this concern and the BRI firmware has battery drain bug.
It will be released, and you won't be able to flash the 920F firmware over the top of your 9208.
Have a read of the forums, you aren't the first nor the last to ask similar questions.
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I just purchased an S6 with Model #: SM-G9208, at first I thought it came from China and what not but it came out from TW because it has Google Play Store.
Will Samsung release the Marshmallow update for the device or is there any possible way that I can just flash the SM-G920F Firmware?
I can't seem to find any reliable source about this concern and the BRI firmware has battery drain bug.
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Its a different beast altogether. You cant install any 920I or F custom / stock roms as they are using different hardware than other unlocked versions. This is same as G9200 which i have quite similar to urs but yet different. We have no choice but to wait. G9200 update is rumoured to hit tonight.
One more thing. You wont see much development for your phone on Xda same like us. Your only reliable hope would be chinese forums gfan.com
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It will be released, and you won't be able to flash the 920F firmware over the top of your 9208.
Have a read of the forums, you aren't the first nor the last to ask similar questions.
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Sorry about that. I am not really used to Samsung Devices.
Hemant said:
Its a different beast altogether. You cant install any 920I or F custom / stock roms as they are using different hardware than other unlocked versions. This is same as G9200 which i have quite similar to urs but yet different. We have no choice but to wait. G9200 update is rumoured to hit tonight.
One more thing. You wont see much development for your phone on Xda same like us. Your only reliable hope would be chinese forums gfan.com
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Mine says I'm using Exynos 7420 but my Antutu Score is only 44630.
Btw, do you have the video call option in the dialer?
gambit1091 said:
Sorry about that. I am not really used to Samsung Devices.
Mine says I'm using Exynos 7420 but my Antutu Score is only 44630.
Btw, do you have the video call option in the dialer?
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They all are same processors albeit using different hardware for modems. I dont have video call option in dialer and never noticed it since i dont have any use for it.
Even if it doesn't do so out of the box, can ROM devs easily add support for it? Basically, what I'm asking is if the developer community will support this variant or should I kiss custom ROMs and kernels goodbye if I buy the upgraded version?
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Even if it doesn't do so out of the box, can ROM devs easily add support for it? Basically, what I'm asking is if the developer community will support this variant or should I kiss custom ROMs and kernels goodbye if I buy the upgraded version?
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Depends what model you buy.
If you get the SM-G955FD in the 6GB/128GB configuration, all ROMs should work fine.
If you get the SM-G955N in the 6GB/128GB configuration, the same ROMs should work fine as well, some tinkering may be required, but they all work since the specs are the same.
If however you get the SM-G9550, then you won't be able to enjoy any of the ROMs in the ROM section.
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Depends what model you buy.
If you get the SM-G955FD in the 6GB/128GB configuration, all ROMs should work fine.
If you get the SM-G955N in the 6GB/128GB configuration, the same ROMs should work fine as well, some tinkering may be required, but they all work since the specs are the same.
If however you get the SM-G9550, then you won't be able to enjoy any of the ROMs in the ROM section.
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If I'm not mistaken, the G9550 is the Chinese dual-sim version with the Snapdragon chip, right? The one I'm looking at is the G955FZKGINS which is the Indian dual-sim version with Exynos. Will this one work?
JediRhymeTrix said:
If I'm not mistaken, the G9550 is the Chinese dual-sim version with the Snapdragon chip, right? The one I'm looking at is the G955FZKGINS which is the Indian dual-sim version with Exynos. Will this one work?
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Yup, the 9550 is the SD835 Chinese variant.
The one you mentioned is the Indian Dual SIM, which is basically a G955FD, it'll work just fine with all the custom ROMs available for the S8+.
Guys may I know which version u have? This is the first time I'm going to try op phone so I don't want to make any unnecessary mistake.
Is there any difference between the two in terms of custom rom and rooting availability(such as samsung's exynos is easier to get custom rom and root than other version) ? Or any custom rom will fit to either version?
BTW I'm living in Indonesia, do both will work just fine on my country or do I need a specific version in order to use it here?
Thanks people.
need the answer too, some people said using A6000 outside india or china the 4g network may not working.
theoryzz said:
Guys may I know which version u have? This is the first time I'm going to try op phone so I don't want to make any unnecessary mistake.
Is there any difference between the two in terms of custom rom and rooting availability(such as samsung's exynos is easier to get custom rom and root than other version) ? Or any custom rom will fit to either version?
BTW I'm living in Indonesia, do both will work just fine on my country or do I need a specific version in order to use it here?
Thanks people.
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I have a6003 here in the u.s..
I have A6003 here in the UK
6003 here in Australia - this is the official International version.. There is a 6000 version going around, which seems to be India based - but is being sold as a "flashed OS" version and sold internationally. I would highly suggest getting the 6003 - it seems the most compatible
6003 is for europe/us.
6000 is for chinese/india.
The difference is just the supported bands (6003 supports much more) and the rom, the rom can be replaced easily.
6003 for US/EU/GLOBAL
6000 is for China/India (no play services, few bands missing etc)
this information was received from oneplus directly.