Hi guys, just want to confirm if my note can flash other country's firmware,
my current CSC is KSA
baseband XXLGA (i think, will double check again later)
Firmware N8000XWALG7
i search in sammmobile and its from Saudi Arabia, now if i want to flash an Asian firmware, is it possible or will doing that brick my note? I'm from the Philippines and i dunno why i got the Saudi Arabia version of the note.
Is Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines firmware compatible with my model? Under settings > about it says N8000.
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fatbuccha said:
Hi guys, just want to confirm if my note can flash other country's firmware,
my current CSC is KSA
baseband XXLGA (i think, will double check again later)
Firmware N8000XWALG7
i search in sammmobile and its from Saudi Arabia, now if i want to flash an Asian firmware, is it possible or will doing that brick my note? I'm from the Philippines and i dunno why i got the Saudi Arabia version of the note.
Is Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines firmware compatible with my model? Under settings > about it says N8000.
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As long as its called N8000 its the same device where ever it come from. but if its called N8000T for example then its not the same. I flashed firmwares from China, India, Philipines, Germany, Sweden and so on. I even flashed thoose carrier firmwares and as long as its a N8000 firmware its ok.
good luck
nickwarn said:
As long as its called N8000 its the same device where ever it come from. but if its called N8000T for example then its not the same. I flashed firmwares from China, India, Philipines, Germany, Sweden and so on. I even flashed thoose carrier firmwares and as long as its a N8000 firmware its ok.
good luck
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Thanks, so if i want to flash which file should i start? Coz i see some updates are only 60-70mb, i also see 90+mb?
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fatbuccha said:
Thanks, so if i want to flash which file should i start? Coz i see some updates are only 60-70mb, i also see 90+mb?
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That one is update from OTA services.
I nver use it since my galaxy s time.
If u want to change the country, u shld go to www.sammobile.com
Choose the firmware u like, and install from Odin pc.
Sent from N8000, from the corner of this rounded earth.
fatbuccha said:
Thanks, so if i want to flash which file should i start? Coz i see some updates are only 60-70mb, i also see 90+mb?
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ey
im also from the philippines
my current firmware is xxalga, which i believe is from europe
were you able to flash philippine firmwares N8000XWALI5?
any significant change?
tnxalot
-pao
I bought the Moto G from amazon.co.uk but I live in Romania.
When people in the UK get OTA update, I'm getting too ?
Sorry for my english
What update?
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For example when KitKat will be available in UK as OTA Update , will my phone get the update too here in my country if I bought it from UK ?
It's highly unlikely your location will matter. You should get the update along with everyone else running the UK firmware.
Location does not matter all done on the IMEI
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yeah location doesnt matter
immortal_yash said:
yeah location doesnt matter
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Well, even if you won't see it trough OTA, you'll still be able to install is as you can now install stock roms
I heard that the Note 10.1 2012 got finally the KitKat Update but Kies say that my firmware is allready the newest.
Are you sure Germany got the KitKat update? What about the device, does it find the update under About Device > Software Update? If not, you'll have to wait for Samsung to release the update in your country. And if your device is rooted or modded it won't update by itself, you'll have to do it manually.
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Are you sure Germany got the KitKat update? What about the device, does it find the update under About Device > Software Update? If not, you'll have to wait for Samsung to release the update in your country. And if your device is rooted or modded it won't update by itself, you'll have to do it manually.
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I have the 4.1.2 Stock Rom and Germany was the first European Country who got the Update. But I´m not sure if the device is branded.
RabbidZ said:
I have the 4.1.2 Stock Rom and Germany was the first European Country who got the Update. But I´m not sure if the device is branded.
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What do you mean that the device is branded? I'm not sure what it means. Sorry. What's your model number?
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That means the carrier has a lot of bloatware on the Phone (I dont see any), the bootlogo is the carrier logo( I dont have it) and many more.
I have the GT-N8000. Its in the Thread Title.
RabbidZ said:
That means the carrier has a lot of bloatware on the Phone (I dont see any), the bootlogo is the carrier logo( I dont have it) and many more.
I have the GT-N8000. Its in the Thread Title.
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I'm in germany, and my GT-N8010 (Wifi version) seems willing to update via Kies. I saw on Sammobile that the new version is available. Have you checked there if the N8000 is already listed?
CommanderROR said:
I'm in germany, and my GT-N8010 (Wifi version) seems willing to update via Kies. I saw on Sammobile that the new version is available. Have you checked there if the N8000 is already listed?
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yes is it.
What about sending it to Samsung for the update? They'd probably do it for you. If you can be without your tablet for a few days that's an alternative. Or you could manually flash somehow the frimware through Odin.
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Getting the XA today from 3. Guess it will have 3 bloatware all over it and old firmware with slow updates. Is it possible to use Xpedia Companion to flash a stock firmware and rom?
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gsw5700 said:
Getting the XA today from 3. Guess it will have 3 bloatware all over it and old firmware with slow updates. Is it possible to use Xpedia Companion to flash a stock firmware and rom?
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Yes just done the exact same thing on three myself, got sick of the extra stuff three added plus they haven't updated to 33.2.A.2.93 yet so I've flashed the customised UK firmware. Battery life is much better than the three firmware too. Best thing about three xperia devices is no worries about not being able to unlock the bootloader if you want too though there's no ta key back up possible on the x range
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Thanks, did you use xperia companion to flash the UK software?
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gsw5700 said:
Thanks, did you use xperia companion to flash the UK software?
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No that is will only reinstall the software already on the device if you do a software repair or update it if it is a update.
You'll need to use the latest version of flashtool to download+create a ftf of your choice and then flash it takes between ten minutes and half hour.
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Thanks, so 3 XA phone is unlocked meaning I can use flash tool to download the latest Sony rom and get normal OTA updates?
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gsw5700 said:
Thanks, so 3 XA phone is unlocked meaning I can use flash tool to download the latest Sony rom and get normal OTA updates?
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Flashtool works on totally stock devices no root or bootloader unlock required. It downloads the firmware from Sony's own servers(they only keep current versions though) and yes you'll still be able to get updates as your not rooting it or unlocking the bootloader or modifying the system in any way. Three only supply sim free network unlocked devices for all there handsets payg or contract they just add there own bloatware to it.
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I'm afraid that isn't true, connected the phone, it recognises it with firmware version 33.2.A.73 but says, This phone is locked etc etc. Gutted, looks like I'm stuck on dodgy old firmware, thanks anyway
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gsw5700 said:
I'm afraid that isn't true, connected the phone, it recognises it with firmware version 33.2.A.73 but says, This phone is locked etc etc. Gutted, looks like I'm stuck on dodgy old firmware, thanks anyway
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Take note of the date in the image posted, trust me there network unlocked and bootloader unlockable one of the main reasons I have a contract with three its how I got the xa as a upgrade had a unlocked m2 from them previously on contract, flash customised UK firmware via flashtool(which is nothing to do with xperia companion) or don't believe me and stay as you are waiting for three to push the update which they don't even have yet I've checked with them they knew nothing about 33.2.A.2.93
I have the exact same device as you but I'm now running 33.2.A.2.93 customised UK firmware rather than 33.2.A.2.73 three UK firmware
Feel free to check the firmware releases below
https://xpericheck.com/device/F3111
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Strange... I have USB debugging set, oem unlock set, run flash tool (Emma) and after 30 to 60 secs says the phone is locked. The correct phone model, the imei and firmware version are shown (greyed out) Have I missed something?
I know 3 phones are unlocked to networks, don't think my bootloader is unlocked
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gsw5700 said:
Strange... I have USB debugging set, oem unlock set, run flash tool (Emma) and after 30 to 60 secs says the phone is locked. The correct phone model, the imei and firmware version are shown (greyed out) Have I missed something?
I know 3 phones are unlocked to networks, don't think my bootloader is unlocked
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Flashtool is totally separate to Sonys EMMA software Emma is Sonys official software for unlocked bootloader devices only.
Flashtool by androxyde is totally different and works on totally stock devices.
The bootloader is unlockable as mine is but it comes locked you need to email Sony requesting a unlock code and follow the instructions, unlocking the bootloader also voids the warranty.
My Xperia needs to be off and oem unlock checked and it should be fine
Try following this guide if you want root and unlocked bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xa/how-to/f31xx-how-to-root-xperia-xa-noob-t3430170/page1
In waiting in hope for a way to back up the ta keys before I unlock mine made the mistake of loosing my ta keys before.
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Ahhh, thanks for that, I'll download flashtool, backup via companion, flash new rom, restore, cheers dude
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gsw5700 said:
Ahhh, thanks for that, I'll download flashtool, backup via companion, flash new rom, restore, cheers dude
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good !
gsw5700 said:
Ahhh, thanks for that, I'll download flashtool, backup via companion, flash new rom, restore, cheers dude
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No problem
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I'm on three network in Ireland, I will have problems with phone if I flash with customised UK software .93?
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gms91 said:
I'm on three network in Ireland, I will have problems with phone if I flash with customised UK software .93?
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no problem. you can flash any firmware you want
leap_ahead said:
no problem. you can flash any firmware you want
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Thanks bro
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gms91 said:
I'm on three network in Ireland, I will have problems with phone if I flash with customised UK software .93?
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No should be fine the firmware is identical just three add way too much useless stuff to it, I'm on three UK but now running customised UK firmware much less pre-installed bloat than three's firmware. Battery life is much better too
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aidy.lucas said:
No should be fine the firmware is identical just three add way too much useless stuff to it, I'm on three UK but now running customised UK firmware much less pre-installed bloat than three's firmware. Battery life is much better too
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Thanks Lucas I will flash tomorrow.
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Hmmm, left phone on 3 rom and after major debloating by disabling loads and running greenify, it seems fine, only loses 2-3% overnight, not froze for 2 days and 3 support say new update on the way, happy days
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gsw5700 said:
Hmmm, left phone on 3 rom and after major debloating by disabling loads and running greenify, it seems fine, only loses 2-3% overnight, not froze for 2 days and 3 support say new update on the way, happy days
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Enable the aggressive doze and doze on the go feature via adb in greenify, it makes doze more like old stamina mode. Gives you full instructions on how to enable it in the app. After using both three and customised UK firmware, the customised UK is definitely the better of the two. Glad to hear you are happy three must of only just got the firmware from Sony as a week ago they knew nothing about it. Why I ended up with the customised UK firmware
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a UK simfree device bought on carphone but used in Israel.
lately tried the IL firmware from xperiafirm and got back to the UK one, now I don't get the update...?
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You will get sooner or later. If you get the updates from your provider it may take some days for them to publish it.
I checked xperifirm yesterday and the UK simfree update wasn't released yet. Not all regions have received the update.
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augie7107 said:
I checked xperifirm yesterday and the UK simfree update wasn't released yet. Not all regions have received the update.
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Yes you right I checked now and all of the "Customized" firmwares got it only the UK and IL ones did not... weird!