Dear folks,
I have a dutch Galaxy S6 (firm: XXU1AOCV, Netherlands) which i updated today manually with ODIN to XXU1AOE3 (France)
I flashed with stock settings in ODIN and my question is:
1. How can i flash a rom in ODIN so the phone will flash device to factory reset? Since i flash with ODIN, my apps still remain. Do i have to check another box in ODIN?
2. Is it ok to flash another firmware from different country on device from native country?
Many thanks in advance!
I would like to know exactly the same...
I yesterday flashed france newest firmware, its ok i believe.
After the flash i immediately made factory reset...
So far so good, i did a flash via ODIN and a factory reset afterwards. Only language and keyboard dictionary is set in other language.
I hope within a month our device will be upgraded to 5.1.1 and our device will be flying!!
Thanks
So, having smart switch installed on your pc doesn't cause any problems when flashing via odin? Samsung KIES did cause some problems when flashing via odin.
And how's performance? Is the latest french firmware really that much better than our latest Dutch version?
greets
OK, no matter what method I try I am unable to achieve a successful flash of my phone. I have tried it via odin with many different firmware versions but all seem to fail almost immediately. The only way to resolve this is to use samsung switch and reset phone to stock. The problem is stock firmware is german vodafone full of vodafone bloatware, I want to get rid of it and flash a UK unbranded firmware but no matter what I do I am unable to achieve this. I can see from the forum that there are many people out there with the same flashing problem but with no real responses on how to achieve the goal. There must be people out there that have achieved this task but don't seem to be offering up much help?
ok
sinbrad said:
OK, no matter what method I try I am unable to achieve a successful flash of my phone. I have tried it via odin with many different firmware versions but all seem to fail almost immediately. The only way to resolve this is to use samsung switch and reset phone to stock. The problem is stock firmware is german vodafone full of vodafone bloatware, I want to get rid of it and flash a UK unbranded firmware but no matter what I do I am unable to achieve this. I can see from the forum that there are many people out there with the same flashing problem but with no real responses on how to achieve the goal. There must be people out there that have achieved this task but don't seem to be offering up much help?
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Is your phone international unlocked out of the box? I dont believe it was, because as far as I've read international unlocked phones come with "unbranded" firmware. The unlocked ones I know can be pretty much flashed with "any" international firmware, which is what you are trying to do.
If you dont know for sure. Odin the stock German Vodaphone. Let the phone boot. Boot back to stock recovery, then factory reset and clear cache.
Then let the phone boot...Download phone info app by vndnguyen (free version is fine)...Open the app, go to CSC Code tab. Then that will tell you the active CSC code and your firmware CSC code...you are looking for the line that says Available CSC Codes. If it only lists German Vodaphone (VD2), then I believe you are stuck til the phone is unlocked.
Anyone, jump in here if I'm mistaken. I am using this as reference as, I've checked my G920F. Mine is unlocked tho and I can flash any firmware from any region with no problem. Hopefully I've answered your question.
I had no luck with the firmwares on the firmware page either.
If you are on OI9 check http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/guide-android-6-0-marshmallow-beta-how-t3277533
And try flashing the first stock firmware https://drive.google.com/folderview...sharing&tid=0B40ItdHKfkyQd1hJQXVDU3dDU2c#list (not the android M one!) via ODIN.
Basic process is:
Download the above file, extract, there should be 4 files inside (AP,BL,CP,CSC), simply select each one to go in the relevant box on ODIN, then go into download mode on your phone and click start...
N.B. Be aware that the above firmware contains a PIT file which will reformat and resize the partitions on your phone, so make sure you have a copy of the stock firmware that works before trying the flash (i.e. the one which Smart Switch downloads). You can grab it from your windows %TEMP% directory during the smart switch download (it first downloads a file to TMPxxx, then extracts it into a directory of the same name, its these files you want. They should be the four files beginning with the type of ODIN file you are flashing (AP,BL,CP,CSC). The files get deleted after the firmware has flashed so make sure you watch the process. If things go wrong you can re-flash these files via ODIN
As far as I was led to believe and when I purchased the phone it did state factory unlocked. I was able to put in any sim when I received it and didn't have to go through any aftermarket unlock process?
I have the same problem i have a unlocked G-920F with egyptian CSC and firmware 5.1.1 .when i try to flash BTU 5.1.1 via odin, i have the same problem and only way to recover is via smart switch.BTU firmware is from sammobile
abdussamad said:
I have the same problem i have a unlocked G-920F with egyptian CSC and firmware 5.1.1 .when i try to flash BTU 5.1.1 via odin, i have the same problem and only way to recover is via smart switch.BTU firmware is from sammobile
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So, seems this is not uncommon?
ok the way to do it is download this file
https://drive.google.com/folderview...sharing&tid=0B40ItdHKfkyQd1hJQXVDU3dDU2c#list
its BTU firmware of 5.1.1
and flash this firmware you'll have 4 files AP,BL,CP,CSC,put it in the respective boxes in odin.I have tested this right now and it works
Press "thanks" if i have helped
Well downloaded the app for CSC info and it states available CSC codes are...
ATL, AVF, CNX, CYV, MOB, MTL, OMN, SIM, SWC, TCL, VD2, VDC, VDF, VDH, VDI, VGR, VIP & VOD
Any ideas?
Ok, tried to get stock firmware when samsung smart switch was downloading and installing but couldn't see where the firmware was being downloaded to? Tried windows temp etc but nothing appeared during download and install?
sinbrad said:
Ok, tried to get stock firmware when samsung smart switch was downloading and installing but couldn't see where the firmware was being downloaded to? Tried windows temp etc but nothing appeared during download and install?
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Just type in %TEMP% into you windows explorer address bar and it will take you there. arrange by date modified and you will see the size ticking up during the download, before the flash starts it will extract into a folder with the same name, the md5 files can be grabbed from there
No probs here
abdussamad said:
I have the same problem i have a unlocked G-920F with egyptian CSC and firmware 5.1.1 .when i try to flash BTU 5.1.1 via odin, i have the same problem and only way to recover is via smart switch.BTU firmware is from sammobile
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I flashed BTU firmware on my 920F international unlocked that came with UAE firmware without any problems. Idk
sd_N said:
I flashed BTU firmware on my 920F international unlocked that came with UAE firmware without any problems. Idk
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Which file and which method?
aaronjp said:
Just type in %TEMP% into you windows explorer address bar and it will take you there. arrange by date modified and you will see the size ticking up during the download, before the flash starts it will extract into a folder with the same name, the md5 files can be grabbed from there
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Ok, Got it this time, all four files. Will give the method above a go and if it fails at least I've got the stock firmware to fall back on?
Magic, have had great success. Now on the BTU firmware and everything is up and running. Got the stock as well just in case but if this continues to work won't be reinstalling stock. So a big thanks to those who helped
sinbrad said:
Magic, have had great success. Now on the BTU firmware and everything is up and running. Got the stock as well just in case but if this continues to work won't be reinstalling stock. So a big thanks to those who helped
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Glad you are sorted
I have a Galaxy s6 SM-G920W8 which I originally bought from WindMobile in Canada. I switched Carriers to Koodo so when I did that I changed the CSC to Koodo's.
I have not yet received the OTA yet and I wanna get onto MM.
How can I do that, and after i do it will i still be able to receive OTA/Updates in the future?
My phone is not rooted.
Important thing: I DO NOT WANT TO LOSE ANY DATA ON THE PHONE. When I changed CSC's I didn't know it would wipe all my data, that was horrible.
Just download one of 6.0.1 firmware with your device's carrier, connect your phone to PC in download mode and flash the firmware via Odin3 v3.11.1
You can get Odin3 v3.11.1 here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3749061&d=1463117260
Your data won't be deleted.
forumber2 said:
Just download one of 6.0.1 firmware with your device's carrier, connect your phone to PC in download mode and flash the firmware via Odin3 v3.11.1
You can get Odin3 v3.11.1 here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3749061&d=1463117260
Your data won't be deleted.
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Thanks I just did that, the video from sam mobile helped a lot.
Finally on marshmallow
I have SM-G920F which I got from Thailand. It has Build number G920FXXS4DPHI & 920FXXU3D9FV Baseband. This stock rom region has some functions locked like SpO2 in S health. So I want to flash another region stock rom from http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G920F by Odin. But I have some questions before I proceed.
1. Which Country/region rom (GSM version) should I use that has no limits in all features including call recording
2. Will flashing new stock rom with odin delete my data like contacts, messages & apps? Or it will be like an update?
3. Is samsung-updates.com an official site? Is it a trusted source?
Thanks
Nothing!
Any contribution is welcomed.
Also found this source http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G920F/
I am facing a similar problem
hi,
I am facing the same with S6 -SM-G9200 that has a Chinese firmware Android version 6.0.1 , Base-band G9200ZCU2DPD1, and build number MMB29K.G9200ZCU2DPD1
just need to now is it ok to flash another firmware for other regions other than China or Hongkong ?! so as to run my S6 with all its normal google play apps.
if yes, then:
what the suitable firmware for it ?
from where to download it
is there a step by step video on ow to do it ( specially that whenever the phone is rooted , I get those Chines language screens that I don't know how to deal with )
Thanks in advance for the help.
hi good morning,
I just want to go back to stock rom non-root my device G930FD globe locked philippines....
but I dont know what stock rom should I use because theres no ph stock rom on sammobile....
what rom should i flash via odin to unroot my device......
TIA
u dont need to resort to Odin. just use Smart Switch, input ur model name SM-G930FD and S/N. Smart Switch will automatically find the right room for u.