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I don't mind tripping KNOX
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I don't mind tripping KNOX
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Hi mate
It changes , but if you want to keep you phone with the latest stock firmware ( warranty safe) and not losing your configuration check here
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I don't mind tripping KNOX
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you cannot tell or guess which region get firmware update first
but maybe the region that has most user!
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Over at SamMobile Greenman once said that Trinidad and Tobago always is among the first, if not the first. Can't be the region with the most users if my demographic instinct isn't totally off track!
Sorry for the bump, I bought the S7 in Israel, should there be a problem with flashing a foreign ROM?
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Sorry for the bump, I bought the S7 in Israel, should there be a problem with flashing a foreign ROM?
Thanks again
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No that is not a problem , the only issue you may be concern is your phone CSC ( country code) is not a big deal but some carrier specific options may be not available if you have a different CSC than you carrier
obongo said:
Sorry for the bump, I bought the S7 in Israel, should there be a problem with flashing a foreign ROM?
Thanks again
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Just see to it that you use the CSC file and NOT the Home_CSC when you are switching CSC. Fill in the BL, AP, CP and the CSC files in the right fields and have the following boxes ticked: Auto-Reboot, Re-Partition, F. Reset Time.
After the flash, power off, reboot and enter Recovery. Select and execute Wipe cache partition and then Wipe Data/Factory Reset. Reboot and then you will receive OTA updates from the new region you flashed when they are released. You should be aware of the fact that your Samsung warranty is void after switching CSC should they notice it. This probably is not likely, but still, be aware of it. Flashing original Samsung firmware do not trigger Knox.
All your data will be lost so back up important stuff.
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No that is not a problem , the only issue you may be concern is your phone CSC ( country code) is not a big deal but some carrier specific options may be not available if you have a different CSC than you carrier
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Just see to it that you use the CSC file and NOT the Home_CSC when you are switching CSC. Fill in the BL, AP, CP and the CSC files in the right fields and have the following boxes ticked: Auto-Reboot, Re-Partition, F. Reset Time.
After the flash, power off, reboot and enter Recovery. Select and execute Wipe cache partition and then Wipe Data/Factory Reset. Reboot and then you will receive OTA updates from the new region you flashed when they are released. You should be aware of the fact that your Samsung warranty is void after switching CSC should they notice it. This probably is not likely, but still, be aware of it. Flashing original Samsung firmware do not trigger Knox.
All your data will be lost so back up important stuff.
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Thanks for the replies, by CSC do you mean Israel's CSC or the other country's CSC? I'm flashing the newest build from the UK with the November 1 security patch which was build in November, but the Israeli build was built in August and has the August security patch. Could that cause a problem?
Say I filled the UK BL, AP and CP with ISRAEL's CSC (not HOME_CSC), what are the chances for a HARD brick?
Thanks again
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If it matters, these are the links for the builds I'm hoping to use:
UK: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/113229/G930FXXS1BPK6_G930FH3G1BPI1_H3G/
Israel: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/89793/G930FXXU1BPH6_G930FOJK1BPH2_ILO/
obongo said:
Thanks for the replies, by CSC do you mean Israel's CSC or the other country's CSC? I'm flashing the newest build from the UK with the November 1 security patch which was build in November, but the Israeli build was built in August and has the August security patch. Could that cause a problem?
Say I filled the UK BL, AP and CP with ISRAEL's CSC (not HOME_CSC), what are the chances for a HARD brick?
Thanks again
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You MUST use the csc that comes with the firmware package. The csc file contains info on the layout for how the firmware files are going to be organized. You should not mix files from different packages. It is only when you are flashing a newer version of the same region firmware that you can use the Home_CSC file. The Home_CSC file do not contain the instructions for how Odin shall re-partition the system as this is not needed in that case. This is why config and data is not wiped and the phone is not factory reset when using the Home_CSC.
The CSC file must be used when you switch region since the layout in memory is different for different regions.
So you see you will always lose configuration and data and have to do a factory reset upon CSC switching. No way around this I'm afraid!
On the risks of hard brick when mixing files I have no clue. If you are adventurous you could try, otherwise do not try!
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obongo said:
Thanks for the replies, by CSC do you mean Israel's CSC or the other country's CSC? I'm flashing the newest build from the UK with the November 1 security patch which was build in November, but the Israeli build was built in August and has the August security patch. Could that cause a problem?
Say I filled the UK BL, AP and CP with ISRAEL's CSC (not HOME_CSC), what are the chances for a HARD brick?
Thanks again
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If it matters, these are the links for the builds I'm hoping to use:
UK: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/113229/G930FXXS1BPK6_G930FH3G1BPI1_H3G/
Israel: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/89793/G930FXXU1BPH6_G930FOJK1BPH2_ILO/
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The UK firmware you link here is a carrier specific Hutchison 3G firmware and should not be used unless this is your operator. I would suspect that mixing the files is risky.
It seems that there are two versions of Trinidad and Tobago's firmware that you've mentioned in your earlier post, specifically TTT and EON
Are both compatible? Is there another, unbranded firmware that I can get with the November 1 security patch? I'm gonna be using the phone in Israel and my current baseband ends with BPH1
Thanks again
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I don't mind tripping KNOX
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obongo said:
Thanks for the replies, by CSC do you mean Israel's CSC or the other country's CSC? I'm flashing the newest build from the UK with the November 1 security patch which was build in November, but the Israeli build was built in August and has the August security patch. Could that cause a problem?
Say I filled the UK BL, AP and CP with ISRAEL's CSC (not HOME_CSC), what are the chances for a HARD brick?
Thanks again
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If it matters, these are the links for the builds I'm hoping to use:
UK: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/113229/G930FXXS1BPK6_G930FH3G1BPI1_H3G/
Israel: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/89793/G930FXXU1BPH6_G930FOJK1BPH2_ILO/
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You can use any CSC with any firmware you want ( check the first link i gave you) what i meant about CSC is for example you live in Israel but you have a UK csc , the phone will work fine , but if there is any specific service from you carrier ( Israel ) that depends that you have an Israeli csc i will not work ...because you have a UK csc
obongo said:
It seems that there are two versions of Trinidad and Tobago's firmware that you've mentioned in your earlier post, specifically TTT and EON
Are both compatible? Is there another, unbranded firmware that I can get with the November 1 security patch? I'm gonna be using the phone in Israel and my current baseband ends with BPH1
Thanks again
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I didn't mean that you should flash the Trinidad and Tobago firmware, I just commented on the post saying that the firmware that has the most users was updated first. I think that you should use the firmware that best suits your operator. And if you decide to switch, do not mix files, use all files in the package you flash, and do not use Home_CSC.
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You MUST use the csc that comes with the firmware package. The csc file contains info on the layout for how the firmware files are going to be organized. You should not mix files from different packages. It is only when you are flashing a newer version of the same region firmware that you can use the Home_CSC file. The Home_CSC file do not contain the instructions for how Odin shall re-partition the system as this is not needed in that case. This is why config and data is not wiped and the phone is not factory reset when using the Home_CSC.
The CSC file must be used when you switch region since the layout in memory is different for different regions.
So you see you will always lose configuration and data and have to do a factory reset upon CSC switching. No way around this I'm afraid!
On the risks of hard brick when mixing files I have no clue. If you are adventurous you could try, otherwise do not try!
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The UK firmware you link here is a carrier specific Hutchison 3G firmware and should not be used unless this is your operator. I would suspect that mixing the files is risky.
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I didn't mean that you should flash the Trinidad and Tobago firmware, I just commented on the post saying that the firmware that has the most users was updated first. I think that you should use the firmware that best suits your operator. And if you decide to switch, do not mix files, use all files in the package you flash, and do not use Home_CSC.
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Hi mate
You can use any CSC with any firmware you want ( check the first link i gave you) what i meant about CSC is for example you live in Israel but you have a UK csc , the phone will work fine , but if there is any specific service from you carrier ( Israel ) that depends that you have an Israeli csc i will not work ...because you have a UK csc
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Ahh I see. I'm gonna go ahead and try to flash the H3G firmware then, will update with results
It worked, but the H3G ROM is heavily bloated
Is there a way to restore the original Samsung boot animation? Also, how do I make it mount the system read/write?
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It worked, but the H3G ROM is heavily bloated
Is there a way to restore the original Samsung boot animation? Also, how do I make it mount the system read/write?
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What you want is not possible without root access. You need to go to other parts of this forum to do research on how to root your phone and install custom roms.
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What you want is not possible without root access. You need to go to other parts of this forum to do research on how to root your phone and install custom roms.
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Already rooted of course, however even with su enabled I can't write to /system
I also tried to switch the boot animation with substratom and it didn't work, are there other apps/ways that are known to work? I just want the stock Samsung logo back (or anything that doesn't have a site address on it lol). I'm not eager to give root access to everything that claims to be able to change your boot anim, and Google brought up nothing
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I've managed to get rid of the H3G boot and shutdown animations by going to /system/media/ and removing *.qmg, then going to /system/media/video/shutdown/ and removing shutdown.qmg
Do this at your own risk, it won't restore the original Marshmallow animation but it will PROBABLY make your device stay on the "powered by Android" logo instead of going to the carrier boot animation
Hi guys,
just bought a new Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F).
Of course I got it with the Android 6.0.1 but I want to upgrade it to 7.
As for now, my build has no OTA updates to 7, but I saw that there's a UK build for Android 7.
Question is... if my build number is G930FXXU1BPLB, can I upgrade it to other build number, as for example to: G930FXXU1DPLT ?
And.. if I can do that... Will I get OTA updates of the future releases? It's important to note that I live in Israel, so what happens if I Install an UK build?
Will it block me to get OTA updates because I'm not from the region?
Thanks!
Everything works, except WifiCalling and VoLTE, if you switch to a british firmware.
So OTA's and the like won't be a problem. It's the same experience as if you were using your current german firmware in Israel.
For OTA's be sure to use the correct CSC file, so it get's changed aswell. DBT/BTU mix stuff won't get you OTA's
Given that i had a problem with restoring WhatsApp's chatlog when switching from 6.0 to 7.0 (which according to google and a post here, i'm the only one to have it), it's still advised to read up on app compatibility.
Also it's advised to do a factory reset after flashing, so everything is reset.
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Everything works, except WifiCalling and VoLTE, if you switch to a british firmware.
So OTA's and the like won't be a problem. It's the same experience as if you were using your current german firmware in Israel.
For OTA's be sure to use the correct CSC file, so it get's changed aswell. DBT/BTU mix stuff won't get you OTA's
Given that i had a problem with restoring WhatsApp's chatlog when switching from 6.0 to 7.0 (which according to google and a post here, i'm the only one to have it), it's still advised to read up on app compatibility.
Also it's advised to do a factory reset after flashing, so everything is reset.
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So I understand you won't any problems. And I don't really need the WiFi calling.
But about the VoLTE, do you mean that I'll loose the 4G ? Or do you something else?
About the CSC, I have to admit that I don't really know what it is. Is it a file that comes with the files that I should flash?
About the build number, I've just saw that there's a newer build of UK according to sammobile website: G930FXXU1DQB3 (released on the 06/02/2017), and the G930FXXU1DPLT (released on 16/01/2017) that I've stated in the original topic.
Is there a difference between them, should I go with the G930FXXU1DQB3 ?
Thanks again.
Semek said:
Thanks,
So I understand you won't any problems. And I don't really need the WiFi calling.
But about the VoLTE, do you mean that I'll loose the 4G ? Or do you something else?
About the CSC, I have to admit that I don't really know what it is. Is it a file that comes with the files that I should flash?
About the build number, I've just saw that there's a newer build of UK according to sammobile website: G930FXXU1DQB3 (released on the 06/02/2017), and the G930FXXU1DPLT (released on 16/01/2017) that I've stated in the original topic.
Is there a difference between them, should I go with the G930FXXU1DQB3 ?
Thanks again.
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VoLTE is the "new" standard for calling.
Normally, when you call someone and don't use VoLTE, you fall back to the local 2G/3G network, which is slower and has lesser quality. Since many providers, atleast in my country, haven't completely switched over (for example prepaid customers still have the outdated 2G/3G calling), you should not notice much of a difference, since it's the same call quality as in 2013 for example. You will still understand people, as they will understand you.
4G / LTE data connectivity is unaffected by it and works without any problems, regardless of country etc. , unless you travel to america and use a local providers sim card there, where you might need the Snapdragon variant of the S7.
That being said, i flashed the newest firmware (DQB3) and it works flawlessly, except afromentioned WhatsApp problem. The only difference is, the update dated to the end of january is included, which fixes some stuff.
A CSC file contains country specific settings, like frequencies used, APN's and even carrier brandings are found in this file, which is why they might differ in size for different regions/carriers.
Because of that, VoLTE and wifi calling might not work, since, in this case, they use the BTU networks standard and you are not in the UK but Israel, aswell as probably not using a british provider.
Anyways back to your question:
There are 2 CSC files, the ROM`s CSC one and a HOME_CSC.
To receive OTA's, you will need to flash the normal CSC and not the HOME one. This will reset and wipe your device (backup all important stuff beforehand) and you get a device "fresh out of the box" bought in the UK.
The HOME CSC does not wipe your memory, but you won't receive OTA updates aswell, since your device hasn't changed it CSC and thus "is not an original BTU device".
So if you go down that route, which is perfectly acceptable and should not make any problems, you will have to flash updates manually via Odin.
Tekkpriest said:
VoLTE is the "new" standard for calling.
Normally, when you call someone and don't use VoLTE, you fall back to the local 2G/3G network, which is slower and has lesser quality. Since many providers, atleast in my country, haven't completely switched over (for example prepaid customers still have the outdated 2G/3G calling), you should not notice much of a difference, since it's the same call quality as in 2013 for example. You will still understand people, as they will understand you.
4G / LTE data connectivity is unaffected by it and works without any problems, regardless of country etc. , unless you travel to america and use a local providers sim card there, where you might need the Snapdragon variant of the S7.
That being said, i flashed the newest firmware (DQB3) and it works flawlessly, except afromentioned WhatsApp problem. The only difference is, the update dated to the end of january is included, which fixes some stuff.
A CSC file contains country specific settings, like frequencies used, APN's and even carrier brandings are found in this file, which is why they might differ in size for different regions/carriers.
Because of that, VoLTE and wifi calling might not work, since, in this case, they use the BTU networks standard and you are not in the UK but Israel, aswell as probably not using a british provider.
Anyways back to your question:
There are 2 CSC files, the ROM`s CSC one and a HOME_CSC.
To receive OTA's, you will need to flash the normal CSC and not the HOME one. This will reset and wipe your device (backup all important stuff beforehand) and you get a device "fresh out of the box" bought in the UK.
The HOME CSC does not wipe your memory, but you won't receive OTA updates aswell, since your device hasn't changed it CSC and thus "is not an original BTU device".
So if you go down that route, which is perfectly acceptable and should not make any problems, you will have to flash updates manually via Odin.
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Wow, thanks for the reply!
I just want to be sure before I do it...
Are those the only options I need to check & load in Odin for flashing the new ROM?
Because I have few more files in the folder like BL and CP.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
So are AP and CSC enough?
Thanks!
Semek said:
Wow, thanks for the reply!
I just want to be sure before I do it...
Are those the only options I need to check & load in Odin for flashing the new ROM?
Because I have few more files in the folder like BL and CP.
So are AP and CSC enough?
Thanks!
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Hi ahi,
I live in Israel too and flashed the UK firmware on my s7.
I install everything that was packed in the rar you download.
Nougat is awesome for our phone.
OrenGazala said:
Hi ahi,
I live in Israel too and flashed the UK firmware on my s7.
I install everything that was packed in the rar you download.
Nougat is awesome for our phone.
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Hi Oren,
It's great to hear that everything works smoothly from someone from my country!
So, just to make sure, before I do anything stupid (or not, heh)... in Odin you selected & loaded the: BL, AP, CP and CSC?
Toda
Semek said:
Hi Oren,
It's great to hear that everything works smoothly from someone from my country!
So, just to make sure, before I do anything stupid (or not, heh)... in Odin you selected & loaded the: BL, AP, CP and CSC?
Toda
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Select everything. Bootloader is very important for example. Otherwise you most likely will brick your phone
Anyways enjoy Nougat, i'm actually doing the same process again now, to see if i can get my WA Backup to work somehow.
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Select everything. Bootloader is very important for example. Otherwise you most likely will brick your phone
Anyways enjoy Nougat, i'm actually doing the same process again now, to see if i can get my WA Backup to work somehow.
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Just finished successfully the process and I'm on 7.0 now
Thank you, you've been very helpful. About the Whatsapp, looks like it restoring fine for me, or at least in the process (it's still downloading the media, the conversation were ok).
Semek said:
Just finished successfully the process and I'm on 7.0 now
Thank you, you've been very helpful. About the Whatsapp, looks like it restoring fine for me, or at least in the process (it's still downloading the media, the conversation were ok).
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Very nice, good to know that it works for you.
Currently doing a downgrade with full wipe to 6.0.1 and then update via OTA. Let's see if that fixes it. Otherwise i have to start clean
Anyways, again enjoy Nougat. Should run very good out of the box
Semek said:
Just finished successfully the process and I'm on 7.0 now
Thank you, you've been very helpful. About the Whatsapp, looks like it restoring fine for me, or at least in the process (it's still downloading the media, the conversation were ok).
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Hey,
I'm happy to know that everything works fine.
Enjoy!
Guys, what about Samsung Pay and Android Pay? Are they working fine? I am on XSA. Australia has Samsung pay and Android Pay working.
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I was on vodafone phone with there bloatware so I flashed btu with csc not home csc once I flashes it wiped cache and reset phone then when it loaded up I got the new ota patch for nougat plus I've also got wifi calling.
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Just a question can some confirm if using stock Samsung browser when keyboard comes up but prodictive text don't work. But when using chrome it works?
I've got a question too. I would like to change my 6.0.1 on 7.0, also British stuff but I'm a little bit concerned about mixing XEO and BTU. Is it possible to mix 6.0.1 HOME_CSC XEO (latest) with 7.0 British BTU + PIT file from the 7.0 BTU Home (I would like to make factory reset and have my native CSC file)? Does it make difference to take PIT file from 6.0.1 or 7.0 Home file either?
venki5star said:
Guys, what about Samsung Pay and Android Pay? Are they working fine? I am on XSA. Australia has Samsung pay and Android Pay working.
Sent from my SGP521 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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For Samsung Pay, i can't confirm, but since Android Pay definitely works, Samsung Pay should work aswell, if you did not trigger Knox etc.
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I was on vodafone phone with there bloatware so I flashed btu with csc not home csc once I flashes it wiped cache and reset phone then when it loaded up I got the new ota patch for nougat plus I've also got wifi calling.
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Just a question can some confirm if using stock Samsung browser when keyboard comes up but prodictive text don't work. But when using chrome it works?
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Just tested it, i have predictive text in either browser, or anywhere i do have a keyboard.
MalfiRaggraClan said:
I've got a question too. I would like to change my 6.0.1 on 7.0, also British stuff but I'm a little bit concerned about mixing XEO and BTU. Is it possible to mix 6.0.1 HOME_CSC XEO (latest) with 7.0 British BTU + PIT file from the 7.0 BTU Home (I would like to make factory reset and have my native CSC file)? Does it make difference to take PIT file from 6.0.1 or 7.0 Home file either?
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You can mix it, but personally, i advice against it. Might reduce battery life, you will have to flash every update manually, since OTA does not work with a mix of XEO/BTU.
Also, since XEO and BTU share a common CSC file (they are OXA's, multipurpose CSC's) in most nougat roms around, you might need to root anyway to completely switch over, if a repartition + factory / cache reset won't work.
So to summarize, yes it's possible to use the HOME_CSC to avoid switching your CSC and wiping your phone. It's also possible to stay on a 6.0.1 CSC, but! there might be problems later.
If possible always do a fresh install and if your phone runs well currently, why not stay on Marshmallow? Depending on the current OTA release, which you might have to look up for your country, it might be better to wait a bit. Personally for me, it'd be a complete switch over, since i am too lazy to flash every update manually.
That being said, you won't need a PIT file going from 6.0.1 to 7.0, since it is included in the CSC. Pit files might be useful, if you want to downgrade and in some other cases, but not if you just want to upgrade. They include repartition infos, which are important, if you don't have a "4 file flash" (yucks, my english for explaining it better, sorry).
Personally for me, it'd be a complete switch over, since i am too lazy to flash every update manually.
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Yeah, but that wouldn't be a problem for me, cuz I've been using custom ROMs manual flashing on my old fellow Galaxy S4, whenever update was avaiable but anyway, who doesn't want to make things easier?
So to summarize, yes it's possible to use the HOME_CSC to avoid switching your CSC and wiping your phone. It's also possible to stay on a 6.0.1 CSC, but! there might be problems later.
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So what are the main drawbacks using BTU CSC that the XEO? Will it, paradoxically, drain more battery because of incompatibility of GSM frequencies?
If possible always do a fresh install and if your phone runs well currently, why not stay on Marshmallow?
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Marshmallow works perfectly for my phone, especially for battery and performance but obviously, I'm curious whether Nougat would it make more perfect
Depending on the current OTA release, which you might have to look up for your country, it might be better to wait a bit.
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Samsung consultant said to me that they EVEN DON'T KNOW when 7.0 will be relased for our country. That made me angry and I said to myself that I will take the matters into one’s own hands.
Pit files might be useful, if you want to downgrade and in some other cases, but not if you just want to upgrade. They include repartition infos, which are important, if you don't have a "4 file flash" (yucks, my english for explaining it better, sorry).
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So, If I have only AP file, I will need to use PIT file for downgrading also, right?
And very well explained issue, it really helps me a lot in a certain level of understanding the given topic
MalfiRaggraClan said:
Yeah, but that wouldn't be a problem for me, cuz I've been using custom ROMs manual flashing on my old fellow Galaxy S4, whenever update was avaiable but anyway, who doesn't want to make things easier?
So what are the main drawbacks using BTU CSC that the XEO? Will it, paradoxically, drain more battery because of incompatibility of GSM frequencies?
Marshmallow works perfectly for my phone, especially for battery and performance but obviously, I'm curious whether Nougat would it make more perfect
Samsung consultant said to me that they EVEN DON'T KNOW when 7.0 will be relased for our country. That made me angry and I said to myself that I will take the matters into one’s own hands.
So, If I have only AP file, I will need to use PIT file for downgrading also, right?
And very well explained issue, it really helps me a lot in a certain level of understanding the given topic
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Sorry for the late reply, work called.
Usually a BTU won't draw more battery or anything, since frequencies mostly are standard in every country. It's more like saved APN's etc. (which you can change manually via your phone's settings menu anyways). But as previously mentioned to the original poster, you can depending on where you live, loose out on VoLTE and Wifi-Calling, since those a carrier specific and usually not included in an unbranded ROM. If those are important to you, you probably want to stick with your current ROM, even if i do understand that new things are always fun. Even i did not wait for my carrier..
But having OTA updates and stuff like that is convenient, otherwise you'd have to flash every update like this one, which is why i recommend using a full BTU firmware, if you really wanna do it. Well, you don't have to flash it manually.. but it won't change since OTA updates are CSC based. So for example if Android 7.1 or another security patch will come out, you will need to wait until your XEO (Poland, i presume?) firmware get's the corresponding update, which according to you might take ages, since the original Nougat is not even out yet.
If you only have an AP file, i recommend using updato.com / samfirmware to download the current image of the BTU. Since you will need Bootloader and Modem files aswell (BL, CP respectively), aswell as the CSC file. I have checked though, your current CSC is included in the OXA (multipurpose CSC) of the BTU. So you might wanna flash a non BTU image first to change the CSC to something not included in the BTU one. Otherwise you will need root access to change it manually and this triggers Knox as we all know and thus your warranty is gone. And if you flash a non BTU image, be sure to factory reset / clear cache via recovery mode after installing and then let it boot normally, so the CSC change will take effect, afterwards flash the BTU image will all files and do the same. Be sure to backup your data beforehand, since they will get lost and do NOT use the HOME_CSC file. This one is for not changing the CSC at all and will retain your data. Use the ROM's CSC. Also always check the rom for your model, i have seen people who used a 935F (which is the edge) ROM on a flat S7 (which is 930F in europe mostly). But that's why i highlight it.
If you have further questions, i'll answer them to the best of my abilities
Oh and i almost forgot, you don't need a pit file . It's really just for more engineerical purposes as explained in ODIN. Current Marshmallow and Nougat Roms consist of 4 parts, which include the corresponding PIT.
I highly recommend not using the PIT file, if you don't know what it entails (you will need to look on the internet for it, since it will be quite lengthy if i explain). In short, as long as an update does not use a different partition layout and / or you mess up your partitions by yourself, you just don't need it. And doing afromentioned, would require extensive knowledge about Android anyways. As long as you don't root and modify your system yourself, you most likely will always be fine. And since rooting does have it's drawback (like some Apps not working due to security, Samsung warranty void etc), i'd not recommend it anyways, unless you are experienced
Sorry for the late reply, work called.
But as previously mentioned to the original poster, you can depending on where you live, loose out on VoLTE and Wifi-Calling, since those a carrier specific and usually not included in an unbranded ROM.
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Doesn't matter for me, I don't use them either, because I am on unbranded one from the very beginning
XEO (Poland, i presume?)
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Yes, exactly.
If you only have an AP file, i recommend using updato.com / samfirmware to download the current image of the BTU.
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No, I have 4 file package from Sammobile, but the previous question was about what could I do when I have only AP file. But I know this now
Since you will need Bootloader and Modem files aswell (BL, CP respectively), aswell as the CSC file. I have checked though, your current CSC is included in the OXA (multipurpose CSC) of the BTU. So you might wanna flash a non BTU image first to change the CSC to something not included in the BTU one.
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For Example?? And If I want to make full switch over towards BTU, should I really need to flash something non - BTU or just pure BTU (with BTU CSC file)? And what if my carrier will release XEO 7.0 stuff... then would I need to flash the same non BTU/XEO stuff to change CSC again?
Oh and i almost forgot, you don't need a pit file . It's really just for more engineerical purposes as explained in ODIN.
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I have used the PIT file when I was debranding, that is why I was asking about extended purposes Obviously, I haven't got extensive knowledge about android but I know just the basics (the reason why it looks like that is I am not programming anything, otherwise I would know more, much more).
And, using occasion... Since S7 ownership I was wondering how root would affect function "safe start". Would it be possible to bypass this function COMPLETELY after launch, on the rooted phone (For example: if someone could steal it and unluckily, had extensive android knowledge could bypass launch/start password, and, the worst, security lock, when my phone is fully rooted)?
I don't find note 20 ultra Dual sim firmware. Does the N986b/ds use same firmware as the N986b without loosing dual sim function? Reason I'm thinking on flashing is cause I have a xfa version and network reception is really bad and thinking on flashing btu. Do u guys think that a new firmware might help? (all other devices I get 3 bar at home and with note 20 ultra sometimes I have no network)
Check here for your required FW.
N986B is the Global Exynos model (it is Dual-SIM = DS); in case if any regions are single-SIM for this particular model (I'm not aware as such), the N986B FW will still be the same as for DS.
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Check here for your required FW.
N986B is the Global Exynos model (it is Dual-SIM = DS); in case if any regions are single-SIM for this particular model (I'm not aware as such), the N986B FW will still be the same as for DS.
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Thank you. Do u think if I flash a different country firmware, might help with poor signal?
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Thank you. Do u think if I flash a different country firmware, might help with poor signal?
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It's possible I think.
But..... only try other Exynos region FW (cannot flash FW for SnapDragon variants on N986B without running into problems).
Check on Note 20 threads regarding properly changing CSC.
Also, there are some .xml modification solutions that enable you to activate extra 4g/5g bands - worth a search & try.
(Sorry I don't have the links to hand, but recall seeing these discussions before on N20 XDA forums).
I'm with Three UK does this help
Cheers eddie
If I download BTU firmware and just flash it with Odin won't it just install firmware and radio software? Sorry I been away from Samsung for some years now. In past was just easy to flash a d all would work.
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If I download BTU firmware and just flash it with Odin won't it just install firmware and radio software? Sorry I been away from Samsung for some years now. In past was just easy to flash a d all would work.
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When you un-compress the firmware download you will get five files. Each go into a specific part of ODIN - can't mistake it - but if you want to keep data intact you will need to flash Home_CSC. This will NOT change your regional CSC however.
You also need the "hacked" version of ODIN found on this forum easily.
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When you un-compress the firmware download you will get five files. Each go into a specific part of ODIN - can't mistake it - but if you want to keep data intact you will need to flash Home_CSC. This will NOT change your regional CSC however.
You also need the "hacked" version of ODIN found on this forum easily.
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If I flash that 5 files will I still be able to get Ota?
When I flash should I use CSC or HOME CSC. So that I keep getting updates? I think that if I flash UK international firmware, will sort alot of my issues. It feels in my country software is never very stable.
Flashing CSC will delete your Data but flashing HOME_CSC will not delete your Data.
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Flashing CSC will delete your Data but flashing HOME_CSC will not delete your Data.
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Will both ways I still get Ota even if I install btu firmware? (is there any benefit on me flashing the csc and not Home_CSC?)
Once bootloader unlocked I don't think you can get OTA - You'll need to flash FW updates manually.
Flash CSC for clean install.
Flash HOME_CSC if just updating FW & need to preserve user data.
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Once bootloader unlocked I don't think you can get OTA - You'll need to flash FW updates manually.
Flash CSC for clean install.
Flash HOME_CSC if just updating FW & need to preserve user data.
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So if I flash a different rom I won't be able to do Ota anymore?
No
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So if I flash a different rom I won't be able to do Ota anymore?
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Not unless you re-lock BL.
Hopefully they'll come with a solution. I would like to flash a different rom (different country) and still get Ota updates as normal. I don't wanna be flashing every month
These are stock roms, why do you need to unlock your bootloader?
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These are stock roms, why do you need to unlock your bootloader?
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I only want to flash a btu firmware. I don't need custom roms. Just want an advise and guidance. Cause I don't know now how it works. I was told here that I won't get otas if I flash a btu rom on my note 20 ultra that currently has xfa
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I only want to flash a btu firmware. I don't need custom roms. Just want an advise and guidance. Cause I don't know now how it works. I was told here that I won't get otas if I flash a btu rom on my note 20 ultra that currently has xfa
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Yes I understand but why is someone talking about unlocking your bootloader?
You just want to change your CSC...
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Yes I understand but why is someone talking about unlocking your bootloader?
You just want to change your CSC...
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I end up selling my note 20 ultra. Signal was bad. I'm using my p30 pro for now until I get something else. But I doubt will be a Samsung.
Thanks for help guys
Hello. XDA is my last resort. I bought a new phone from Amazon and setting it up I saw it was with Poland Service Provider but Samsung Pay isn't available there, I would like to change it to ITV (Italy), I've tried to flash the ITV files downloading the zip file from sammobile (Idk if is the right place though) and flashing the files but with no results. Could you please help me to solve this WITHOUT tripping knox, defeating the purpose of doing all this? Currently my Service provider software version is: SAOMC_SM-G781B_OXM_XEO_12_0008 XEO/XEO,XEO/EUX/XEO and XEO is Poland Thanks!
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Hello. XDA is my last resort. I bought a new phone from Amazon and setting it up I saw it was with Poland Service Provider but Samsung Pay isn't available there, I would like to change it to ITV (Italy), I've tried to flash the ITV files downloading the zip file from sammobile (Idk if is the right place though) and flashing the files but with no results. Could you please help me to solve this WITHOUT tripping knox, defeating the purpose of doing all this? Currently my Service provider software version is: SAOMC_SM-G781B_OXM_XEO_12_0008 XEO/XEO,XEO/EUX/XEO and XEO is Poland Thanks!
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I would suggest to take it to official Samsung service. They have tools that can change that easily without tripping Knox.
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I would suggest to take it to official Samsung service. They have tools that can change that easily without tripping Knox.
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So there's no way to do it with odin?
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So there's no way to do it with odin?
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There always is a way. But given that you don't want to risk triggering Knox, I suggest you just take it to service. the way Knox is build, once is triggered you can't fix it to the former state.
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There always is a way. But given that you don't want to risk triggering Knox, I suggest you just take it to service. the way Knox is build, once is triggered you can't fix it to the former state.
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Could you please share the risky way? Isn't flashing the ITV firmware (5 files) enough?
So, you flashed those 5 files. What error did you get ?
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So, you flashed those 5 files. What error did you get ?
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Ops i didn't see this message, sorry.
I didn't get an error. From the instructions:
- Add the firmware files to their designated slots (AP in AP, BL in BL, CP in CP, HOME_CSC in CSC). Do not tick any extra boxes. The only options to be ticked are F. Reset Time and Auto-Reboot.
I did that and the phone did reboot normally but didn't change anything, i still have XEO/XEO/XEO instead of ITV so looks like it didn't fail but failed? I don't know
I'm in a similar situation in the US. I had converted to TMobile variant from Samsung Unlocked U1 --> U about a year ago when TMobile was the only. I went through a lot of trouble getting the TMB to stick, now I tried go back to U1 version because I am trading in to Samsung, but I still have TMobile as the software provider version - not sure if this is something Samsung would reject tradein for
Hello, I've been waiting a really long time for One UI 5 and I couldn't wait anymore once I heard the stable is out in India. I downloaded the INU firmware using Frija then I changed my CSC to INU using SamFwRP tool and flashed the INU firmware using patched Odin. Then I reverted back my CSC to EUX again with SamFwRP.
After all of this, finally did a wipe cache and factory reset. Now I'm wondering...since my CSC is back to EUX...will I still receive OTAs ? For example One UI 5.1 OTA or December security patch whenever that releases
EDIT: Weirdest thing is when I flashed INU HOME_CSC on my phone there was no data that was reset. Is it because they're both OXM ?
EDIT2: DISCLAIMER - I'm not an Android dev, I'm not knowledgeable on anything technical or otherwise. Please take advice from anyone else but me!
Thanks for the tip about Frija, I had forgotten all about that one (been checking sammobile and galaxyfirmware daily for weeks now) I'm downloading now and will edit this post with success or failure! (I'm EUY)
As for your question about still receiving OTAs or not, I honestly don't know because I've rooted every phone I've ever had in 17 years! but I can't see why it would be a problem if you didn't receive them as you can always download them from Frija surly not?
Okay download complete, I'm going in.. wish me luck!
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Thanks for the tip about Frija, I had forgotten all about that one (been checking sammobile and galaxyfirmware daily for weeks now) I'm downloading now and will edit this post with success or failure! (I'm EUY)
As for your question about still receiving OTAs or not, I honestly don't know because I've rooted every phone I've ever had in 17 years! but I can't see why it would be a problem if you didn't receive them as you can always download them from Frija surly not?
Okay download complete, I'm going in.. wish me luck!
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Well yeah, you can. But I don't wanna lol. I'm not a ROM hax0r. I'm just a power user. I don't even have a Windows laptop around most of the time and Heimdall looks scary .
Is EUY the same as EUX ? I saw it on the firmware websites...but I never heard about it. Is it for France or something ? Rest of the EU uses EUX as far as I know.
I think EUX, EUY, INU are just the same ****, not sure. They all have OXM Multi CSC and they kinda look identical tbh as far as numbers go. So if you revert your CSC back to EUY...updates should work, no ?
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I just flashed the Magisk patched AP file the CP file and HOME CSC file and all up and running Android 13/One UI 5... (also rooted) thanks bro..
I think if you revert your CSC back to EUY then yes I can't see any reason why you shouldn't receive OTAs
thought it was too good to be true, keep getting a service provider update required (but it won't update) and access denied here and there. can't even odin flash back to Android 12 for some strange reason hmm
It's working perfectly for me. Have you reverted CSC ? And deleted cache and factory reset after flashing. I have literally 0 errors and 5G works. But I deleted did a wipe cache and factory reset and reverted CSC as well
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thought it was too good to be true, keep getting a service provider update required (but it won't update) and access denied here and there. can't even odin flash back to Android 12 for some strange reason hmm
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What Odin version too ? I used the latest PatcheD version from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/patched-odin-3-13-1.3762572/
XME - Malaysia released OneUI 5 Android 13 for Z Flip 3
This is how my INU firmware with EUX CSC looks.
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What Odin version too ? I used the latest PatcheD version from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/patched-odin-3-13-1.3762572/
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tried that one as well, it flashed and booted okay but with tons of errors, luckily I managed to get back to Android 12 and will stay there till the EUY update comes along.
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tried that one as well, it flashed and booted okay but with tons of errors, luckily I managed to get back to Android 12 and will stay there till the EUY update comes along.
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Tons of errors ? Where ? Just curious if I have them as well
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Tons of errors ? Where ? Just curious if I have them as well
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I think it's to do with trying to root it. It detects root and denies access to the PC, to update the service provider and many more things something like 'we have detected a tampered device, please contact your customer service'
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I think it's to do with trying to root it. It detects root and denies access to the PC, to update the service provider and many more things something like 'we have detected a tampered device, please contact your customer service'
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So...this happens when changing CSC ?
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So...this happens when changing CSC ?
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All okay now must have been gremlins .. I think it detects your CSC when installing, it reads your simcard.
Thanks for this thread!
It worked very well for me. Factory reset is a chore after, but everything works and I haven't had any issues so far. I do not root, so nothing to report about that.
Installed the firmware on my BTU phone
Works wonder 0 errors or issues
did Samsung and google cloud backups before flashing during setup restored both and its as if I never did a thing everything was put in its place and it was the most effortless phone setup I ever did
Now I'm just enjoying my android 13
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Hello, I've been waiting a really long time for One UI 5 and I couldn't wait anymore once I heard the stable is out in India. I downloaded the INU firmware using Frija then I changed my CSC to INU using SamFwRP tool and flashed the INU firmware using patched Odin. Then I reverted back my CSC to EUX again with SamFwRP.
After all of this, finally did a wipe cache and factory reset. Now I'm wondering...since my CSC is back to EUX...will I still receive OTAs ? For example One UI 5.1 OTA or December security patch whenever that releases
EDIT: Weirdest thing is when I flashed INU HOME_CSC on my phone there was no data that was reset. Is it because they're both OXM ?
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Hi, flashing the home-csc does not restore the phone to factory settings ( wipe data etc ) If you flash the csc, then your phone will be wiped and restored as it was out of the box. Also you dont have to change CSC, i'm on XSA and I flashed the IDU firmware.... This does not chage the CSC of the phone anyway. A lot of the Samsung firmware are multi - CSC these days.
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Thanks for this thread!
It worked very well for me. Factory reset is a chore after, but everything works and I haven't had any issues so far. I do not root, so nothing to report about that.
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I'm not sure you actually have to do it. I'm just a big giant noob with no knowledge in Android, this is why I did all that
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Hi, flashing the home-csc does not restore the phone to factory settings ( wipe data etc ) If you flash the csc, then your phone will be wiped and restored as it was out of the box. Also you dont have to change CSC, i'm on XSA and I flashed the IDU firmware.... This does not chage the CSC of the phone anyway. A lot of the Samsung firmware are multi - CSC these days.
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So I could actually just have stayed on EUX without changing my CSC while flashing and everything would have worked fine ? Thanks, that's really good to know!