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[Q] How can I flash a different country firmware?

Hello guys!
I like cm roms very much,but I can't flash any cm 11 rom because my phone is from china, Samsung have update your phone to 4.2.2,but not the devices in china. As you know,cm 11 won't work on 4.1.2. I fell very very sad about this:crying:.
I try to flash a different country Firmware(4.2.2) through odin3. but it did't work.I know your phone can do this.....:crying: I just want to know why? Is it because my phone's bootloader is locked?
Many friends of mine are also want to flash cm 11....but we can only use cm10.1......:crying:
Baseband:
I9105pzcami1
Andriod vertion:
4.1.2
PLZZ help me and my friends....
(PS:sorry for my bad English)

Have you tried flash cm 11 directly from 4.1 bootloader??,may it works most dev write on their op to use 4.2 bootloader, but none tried and tell us may it works too with 4.1bootloader
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Or you mayvtry this cm10.1 build from @LuK1337 which stabler and more fluid, say thanks to him
https://mega.co.nz/#!w4dUCDDD!NhEHBT9Uo8ZPAmkPVNOamzSCmaTf4sqQWzBpnt1K0uI
Then right after you successfully flashed this one and booted then make a try to flash cm11 newer builds from @b..taki
OrdinaryNoob

bluefly02 said:
Hello guys!
I like cm roms very much,but I can't flash any cm 11 rom because my phone is from china, Samsung have update your phone to 4.2.2,but not the devices in china. As you know,cm 11 won't work on 4.1.2. I fell very very sad about this:crying:.
I try to flash a different country Firmware(4.2.2) through odin3. but it did't work.I know your phone can do this.....:crying: I just want to know why? Is it because my phone's bootloader is locked?
Many friends of mine are also want to flash cm 11....but we can only use cm10.1......:crying:
Baseband:
I9105pzcami1
Andriod vertion:
4.1.2
PLZZ help me and my friends....
(PS:sorry for my bad English)
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Flash 4.2.2 from different country, wipe data in recovery then install recovery and CM11/other rom.

thanks
SH1M4BD3 said:
Have you tried flash cm 11 directly from 4.1 bootloader??,may it works most dev write on their op to use 4.2 bootloader, but none tried and tell us may it works too with 4.1bootloader
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Or you mayvtry this cm10.1 build from @LuK1337 which stabler and more fluid, say thanks to him
Then right after you successfully flashed this one and booted then make a try to flash cm11 newer builds from @b..taki
OrdinaryNoob
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thanks a lot,I will try,,:laugh:

thanks
LuK1337 said:
Flash 4.2.2 from different country, wipe data in recovery then install recovery and CM11/other rom.
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thanks ,but I can't flash 4.2.2 by odin,it always ends in failure,,,,:crying:So what else I can do?

bluefly02 said:
thanks ,but I can't flash 4.2.2 by odin,it always ends in failure,,,,:crying:So what else I can do?
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>failure
Screenshot? Additional info?

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LuK1337 said:
>failure
Screenshot? Additional info?
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Sorry,I have deleted the rom which is from different country，this rom include 5 files,when I click the start button,odin will stuck in "setupconnection....."I have tried many times and used different roms,but none worked...I just find a picture like this on the internet.

bluefly02 said:
Sorry,I have deleted the rom which is from different country，this rom include 5 files,when I click the start button,odin will stuck in "setupconnection....."I have tried many times and used different roms,but none worked...I just find a picture like this on the internet.
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Jesus...
You should only flash "PDA" and not have the "Re-partition" option ticked. For flashing official firmware, follow the guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428753
Also, flashing Note2 firmware on an S2 Plus is probably not a very good idea.

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AmoledIsBetter said:
Jesus...
You should only flash "PDA" and not have the "Re-partition" option ticked. For flashing official firmware, follow the guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428753
Also, flashing Note2 firmware on an S2 Plus is probably not a very good idea.
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oh ,I‘m so sorry,I think my poor English makes you misunderstood,the screenshot isn't of mine...I mean my case is just similar to the picture,I'm sure I flashed a s2vep rom..I tried just flash PDA too...I think it is because my phone's bootloader is locked that what makes the failure..:crying:
I have tried many many methods according to the internet....someone said that I should use mobile odin pro app,but this app won't work in s2vep...I almost feel desperate about this ,I think it's time to buy a new phone...
PS:I can successfully flash an offical 4.1.2 rom...

It's impossible...download 4.2 official stock firmware...use the link given by AmoledIsBetter, follow steps, make sure u use the right firmware for ur phone (P version or no P version), and if something goes wrong come here with screenshots from ODIN. If all its OK u can flash CM11 easy...

Never heard of a locked bootloader on a S2 Plus.
Silly question maybe, but are you using the correct Samsung USB drivers for your PC? Did you flash CM 10.1 from the same PC previously?
Which 4.2.2 file are you trying to flash? I know that many have flashed I9105PXXUBNG1 from Germany.
Is your device genuine Samsung?

I think you are still factory locked. (Still locked to a carrier)

Something I read in a thread in past couple of days is that if it's a Chinese handset they can have their own drivers, so search for them, rest of the world drivers may only part work.
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[Q] Is SamMobile safe? (newbie quesion)

Hello
I was wondering if the Roms available on SamMobile were really safe and clean? Given they're not working FOR Samsung, where do they get those?
I'm wondering because I noticed there was a link that came with my phone originally that wasn't there when I restored a ROM I took from SamMobile.
Thank you!

Prosis said:
Hello
I was wondering if the Roms available on SamMobile were really safe and clean? Given they're not working FOR Samsung, where do they get those?
I'm wondering because I noticed there was a link that came with my phone originally that wasn't there when I restored a ROM I took from SamMobile.
Thank you!
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I flashed many devices with odin and firmware downloaded from SamMobile.com and i never had any problems with it. The provided firmwares are not modified and seem to be 100% official versions.

No need to worry about sammobile as it is safe and clean.
It is all in one resource for Samsung stock roms. I used so many roms for different models from there and never faced any issues.
Can you please describe which link you got additional ??

vipsy6 said:
No need to worry about sammobile as it is safe and clean.
It is all in one resource for Samsung stock roms. I used so many roms for different models from there and never faced any issues.
Can you please describe which link you got additional ??
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Nothing important really but there was a link to my carrier's mobile site and SamMobile listed the ROM with the name of my carrier. So I thought it had been modified. But maybe it's just because it's the same version as the one my carrier offers but doesn't come FROM my carrier?

Prosis said:
Hello
I was wondering if the Roms available on SamMobile were really safe and clean? Given they're not working FOR Samsung, where do they get those?
I'm wondering because I noticed there was a link that came with my phone originally that wasn't there when I restored a ROM I took from SamMobile.
Thank you!
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I think that sammobile is a official site...
I unbricked allot devices with their firmwares!!

Newyork! said:
I think that sammobile is a official site...
I unbricked allot devices with their firmwares!!
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No it's not official, I read somewhere they were named Samsung Firmware before they had to change to Sam Firmware at Samsung's request (before they were named SamMobile). I can't find where I read this though.

Prosis said:
No it's not official, I read somewhere they were named Samsung Firmware before they had to change to Sam Firmware at Samsung's request (before they were named SamMobile). I can't find where I read this though.
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You're probably right, but one thing you can be sure that sammobile is a safe site....

Alright thanks everyone!

Not official, but safe. They make their money by subscription services for "premium" download privileges. Maybe ads too, but I use adblock, so I wouldn't see them.

Yes me too. But I do wonder where they get all those ROM since Samsung doesn't give the out.

Prosis said:
Yes me too. But I do wonder where they get all those ROM since Samsung doesn't give the out.
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Most of the Stock ROM's they get from SamsungKies.
I read a interview with them a long time ago, Young ppl who make a difference!

Yes its safe,, true official firmware from samsung

Glad to see this I was wondering the same
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Sammobile updates Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 LTE
Hello,
Next newbie here
Could somebody senior please help me? I am wondering about official updates from Samsung for ROMs downloaded from sammobile, are they possible?
I've just installed Kitkat 4.4.2 on my beloved Note 3 after few days of using Darkera's Note 7 ROM when I'm tapping on "Update" in "Software Update" menu I get "Processing failed" message. Overall phone's responsiveness isn't that great, that's why I wanted to see if update is available.
Will appreciate any answers

eevona said:
Hello,
Next newbie here
Could somebody senior please help me? I am wondering about official updates from Samsung for ROMs downloaded from sammobile, are they possible?
I've just installed Kitkat 4.4.2 on my beloved Note 3 after few days of using Darkera's Note 7 ROM when I'm tapping on "Update" in "Software Update" menu I get "Processing failed" message. Overall phone's responsiveness isn't that great, that's why I wanted to see if update is available.
Will appreciate any answers
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You can't do stock updates on rooted devices with custom ROMs and custom recovery.
You have to remove root, you also need to have an UNMODIFIED system partition and you need stock recovery.
If you're using a custom ROM(your note 7 ROM is a ported stock custom ROM) then that means you are rooted and probably have custom recovery which means you need to remove root and undo any system modifications that were done in the custom ROM(including any special themes and Xposed) then flash stock recovery instead of custom recovery.
Then you might be able to do the updates but the system will be looking for your device to have straight stock with no modification, if there is any modification left behind then the update won't work.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

Droidriven said:
You can't do stock updates on rooted devices with custom ROMs and custom recovery.
You have to remove root, you also need to have an UNMODIFIED system partition and you need stock recovery.
If you're using a custom ROM(your note 7 ROM is a ported stock custom ROM) then that means you are rooted and probably have custom recovery which means you need to remove root and undo any system modifications that were done in the custom ROM(including any special themes and Xposed) then flash stock recovery instead of custom recovery.
Then you might be able to do the updates but the system will be looking for your device to have straight stock with no modification, if there is any modification left behind then the update won't work.
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Hi!
Thank you for your message.
Here is the list of things I did to my poor note 3 :
- rooted
- installed Darkera's note 7 rom, custom recovery and kernel downloaded also from Darkera
- unrooted with supersu
- using Odin3 I installed kitkat 4.4.2 which I downloaded from sammobile (I was told this process gonna whipe away everything - custom rom, custom recovery and kernel)
- downloaded supersu to make sure root is gone
Because of sammobile's server maintenance happening this weekend I used kitkat file I downloaded from sammobile quite some time ago (N9005XXUEND3_N9005XEOEND2_XEO for Poland) and during flashing everything went ok. But now when I go to 'settings' and 'about device' imei, modem version, baseband version are unknown and when I try to hit 'update' I get "processing failed' message. Oh, and I'm also experiencing random reboots. I'm not sure if all this is a normal thing or perhaps I did something wrong.
I hope I didn't bore you to sleep

How can I get the french language in the g900p

Hello,
sorry to ask but is there in the stock 6.0.1 for the g900p sprint all the languages, because mine doesn't have "french" language.
if not , please, what should i do to have the french language in my device?. in the settings and all ...
i'll be grateful if anyone can help me

im running resurrection remix (6.0.1 version) and it has french in the available languages. It might just be the sprint one not having it available. Id root it, twrp it and throw a CM13 based ROM on it

youdoofus said:
im running resurrection remix (6.0.1 version) and it has french in the available languages. It might just be the sprint one not having it available. Id root it, twrp it and throw a CM13 based ROM on it
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thanks for the tip. what about if I want to keep the version 6.0.1 with touchwiz ? is there any ROM that allows me to keep it like the stock 6.0.1 version with touchwiz but add the french in the available languages ? thanks again

hohey1012 said:
thanks for the tip. what about if I want to keep the version 6.0.1 with touchwiz ? is there any ROM that allows me to keep it like the stock 6.0.1 version with touchwiz but add the french in the available languages ? thanks again
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there are many rooted deodexed ROMs that are TW based out there that likely have the additional language packs built in. You can even flash a ROM built for the G900F which should for sure have french in it

youdoofus said:
there are many rooted deodexed ROMs that are TW based out there that likely have the additional language packs built in. You can even flash a ROM built for the G900F which should for sure have french in it
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Really ! I want to precise that I have the G900P version so how can I flash a ROM built for the G900F ? ( could you give me the tutorial step by step ) ( This an amazing thing for me if it is possible )

hohey1012 said:
Really ! I want to precise that I have the G900P version so how can I flash a ROM built for the G900F ? ( could you give me the tutorial step by step ) ( This an amazing thing for me if it is possible )
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you can flash any snapdragon ROM on any snapdragon device for the S5 (barring some rare instances). The thing you CANT do is Odin a tarball for the G900F on to a G900P (well, you can, but youll brick it. and even if you brick it, you can usually flash the appropriate G900 tarball back on the phone and recover it) Its REALLY hard to hard brick an S5. If you have a G900P, go grab the OK4 tarball, TWRP 3.0.2 (dont get the 3.0.2-1 or 3.0.2-2, just the 3.0.2 the -1 and -2 are buggy) and the G900F ROM that you want flash the first two sequentially in Odin, then boot to recovery and do a factory reset/wipe (wipe 3x, trust me on the amnt of wipes) and flash your ROM. Boot. Wait the requisite 76 years for the first boot (probably about 15 min or so, and yes, your phone will get REALLY hot. I take the back cover off to help alleviate this), finally profit!!
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something to note, dont flash the modem or baseband of another phones ROM either. Also, not a bad idea to have a few different tarballs on hand. sammobile.com/firmwares is the "official" place to get them, but idoneapps.com has a WAAAAAAAY faster server for them. http://idoneapps.com/forum/index.php?topic=8.0

A few questions

Hey guys! So I have a few questions about the oneplus one here, I'm checking for a friend and I always had a nexus where matching firmware doesn't really matter much. So here they are.
1) What happens if you have the wrong firmware for a rom? Softbrick? Hardbrick? Nothing at all?
2) For a Nougat rom, what firmware do you use? Since this phone hasn't got an official firmware update for Nougat yet.
3) Is there a special recovery here on XDA that can flash all roms? (there was one for the oneplus two) or is TWRP good for all roms?
What confuses me the most about oneplus devices is how the firmware works different from most Android devices. Thanks guys!

H4X0R46 said:
Hey guys! So I have a few questions about the oneplus one here, I'm checking for a friend and I always had a nexus where matching firmware doesn't really matter much. So here they are.
1) What happens if you have the wrong firmware for a rom? Softbrick? Hardbrick? Nothing at all?
2) For a Nougat rom, what firmware do you use? Since this phone hasn't got an official firmware update for Nougat yet.
3) Is there a special recovery here on XDA that can flash all roms? (there was one for the oneplus two) or is TWRP good for all roms?
What confuses me the most about oneplus devices is how the firmware works different from most Android devices. Thanks guys!
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1)I tried all below firmware, nothing wrong happens, I cannot identify any differences. I'm now just use the stock firmware: DI.3.0.c6
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/firmware-modem-oneplus-one-lollipop-t3300907
** actually this post copy the exact my same post from "cyanogenmod forum"
bacon_firmware_update_2015_05-15_DI.3.0.c6-00241.zip <--- Currently bundled with latest CM13 nightly
bacon_firmware_update_2015_10-15_.4.0.1.c7-00013.zip
bacon_firmware_update_2015_12-30_.4.0.1.c7-00011.zip
bacon_firmware_h2os_update_2015_12-30_.4.0.1.c1.11-00004.zip
bacon_firmware_oxygen_update_2016_01_22_.4.0.1.c7-00013
bacon_firmware_update_2016_1-25_.4.0.1.c7-00011.zip
2)I'm now using ROM: "lineage-14.1-20170126-Okeys-bacon" from https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-unofficial-okeys-builds-t3534899
* it provide firmware "DI.3.0.c6" by default
3)TWRP is preferred, it is powerful and support for all ROMs

xiaoguazh said:
1)I tried all below firmware, nothing wrong happens, I cannot identify any differences. I'm now just use the stock firmware: DI.3.0.c6
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/firmware-modem-oneplus-one-lollipop-t3300907
** actually this post copy the exact my same post from "cyanogenmod forum"
bacon_firmware_update_2015_05-15_DI.3.0.c6-00241.zip <--- Currently bundled with latest CM13 nightly
bacon_firmware_update_2015_10-15_.4.0.1.c7-00013.zip
bacon_firmware_update_2015_12-30_.4.0.1.c7-00011.zip
bacon_firmware_h2os_update_2015_12-30_.4.0.1.c1.11-00004.zip
bacon_firmware_oxygen_update_2016_01_22_.4.0.1.c7-00013
bacon_firmware_update_2016_1-25_.4.0.1.c7-00011.zip
2)I'm now using ROM: "lineage-14.1-20170126-Okeys-bacon" from https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-unofficial-okeys-builds-t3534899
* it provide firmware "DI.3.0.c6" by default
3)TWRP is preferred, it is powerful and support for all ROMs
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Thanks! So it's not as important as it seems? I notice some roms here on XDA specifically say to have the newest firmware, or a certain version. The rom is still expected to boot? And what's the worst case scenario? A soft brick that can be easily fixed with TWRP or something worse? Thanks for the reply! Like I said, I'm coming from a Nexus 6 where none of this firmware stuff really applies :angel:

H4X0R46 said:
Thanks! So it's not as important as it seems? I notice some roms here on XDA specifically say to have the newest firmware, or a certain version. The rom is still expected to boot? And what's the worst case scenario? A soft brick that can be easily fixed with TWRP or something worse? Thanks for the reply! Like I said, I'm coming from a Nexus 6 where none of this firmware stuff really applies :angel:
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Yes the rom is a still expected to boot,though,the recommended frimware is to be used so as to avoid any bugs.
However,some roms do require the recommended frimware in order to boot but I don't think even if flash any rom which needs recommended frimware will take you in any kind of brick condition as when you flash a rom on incompatible frimware you'll see error in Twrp,if so happens you just need to have recommended frimware in your storage and flash it then flash the rom again and you'll not face any errors.
Good luck!

H4X0R46 said:
Hey guys! So I have a few questions about the oneplus one here, I'm checking for a friend and I always had a nexus where matching firmware doesn't really matter much. So here they are.
1) What happens if you have the wrong firmware for a rom? Softbrick? Hardbrick? Nothing at all?
2) For a Nougat rom, what firmware do you use? Since this phone hasn't got an official firmware update for Nougat yet.
3) Is there a special recovery here on XDA that can flash all roms? (there was one for the oneplus two) or is TWRP good for all roms?
What confuses me the most about oneplus devices is how the firmware works different from most Android devices. Thanks guys!
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1. If you are using TWRP, nothing will happens. Because when you flash a ROM, TWRP will comparing your phone model with build.prop on the targeted ROM. Because based on my experience, somehow i download LineageOS for d802 and flash it to my bacon. TWRP gives an error and didn't flash any firmware. I don't know about CWM or other recovery
2. I'm using Lineage OS. It's pretty good so far. No bug or whatever
3. TWRP is good for all ROM. i think any recovery will do

Nougat 7.1.1 avilable for on5 pro flawlessly working on on5 also

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-on5/SM-G550FY/INS/download/G550FYXXU1CQL6/202421/
Download and flash via odin

Is your on5 model g5520 ??

Yup flashed it to my cousin's mobile which was G550FY(non-pro) model. Did a factory reset and it works flawlessly. No issues at all everything works including Volte. Infact its much better than before!
This was a real surprise for my cousin xD

Root file for naogat rom on Galaxy On5 pro ?

Abhiton said:
Root file for naogat rom on Galaxy On5 pro ?
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Just flash the latest twrp and then magisk

I ll share samsung's stock rom download tool link asap

abhimanyuk said:
Just flash the latest twrp and then magisk
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Did you try it in Nougat Rom for android On5 ?
and is magisk a flashable file through TWRP ?

Abhiton said:
Did you try it in Nougat Rom for android On5 ?
and is magisk a flashable file through TWRP ?
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Yes, I have tried that ROM & its Odin flashable

Can i flash this on the SM-S550TL?

Has anyone tried this on the SM-G550T1 model?

Will someone reupload the file for a better download link? Sammobile takes way to long

Really, the SM-G550T1/2 really needs Nougat at this point since it is only limited to the India model... I really like the new UI elements. Sad.
Or if someone is really good enough to make a Android Oreo Go edition custom ROM (since it really helps on storage) or a Lineage OS custom ROM. I wish i can make one but I'm not good at making ROM's.:crying:
Edit: I was thinking of installing that same rom OP described. Will it work for my T1? Someone needs to test this before i can proceed. Problem is i don't know if it will brick my phone because it was made for Indian devices running that version.
The current device i have is as follows:
Galaxy On5 SM-G550T1 (T-Mobile)
Currently on 6.0.1
Rooted with Magisk
OEM Unlock set to ON
TWRP
I dont know also, but do i need to have my phone network "unlocked" to switch official samsung roms? I prefer sticking to T-Mobile...
Edit #2: Tried installing that firmware file, it wont let me because of a locked bootloader. I used Odin (latest) but all i get is a "SECURE CHECK FAIL: (BOOTLOADER)" error.
^tl;dr, it wont install on a US variant.

braswellington said:
Will someone reupload the file for a better download link? Sammobile takes way to long
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You can use sam frimware tool to download the ROM with no bandwidth cap issues. Search XDA for the tool

abhimanyuk said:
You can use sam frimware tool to download the ROM with no bandwidth cap issues. Search XDA for the tool
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https://updato.com/

Does it work with SM-G5520 2016 model ?

I keep getting a secure check bootloader fail. Anyone else having this problem flashing?

Ozonethegreat said:
I keep getting a secure check bootloader fail. Anyone else having this problem flashing?
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Locked bootloader.

msaad2110 said:
Does it work with SM-G5520 2016 model ?
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-on5--/SM-G5520/CHC/download/G5520ZCU1BRB1/211367/
I am having SM-550fy but you can try the above one.
Hit the thanks button if it work for you.

If I flash g550t1 with this, will that officially make me stupid?

msaad2110 said:
Does it work with SM-G5520 2016 model ?
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dilcia said:
If I flash g550t1 with this, will that officially make me stupid?
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Don't try, that's for a specific region.