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Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
So, this all started with me trying to downgrade from lollipop to kitkat using ODIN.
ODIN shows:
FAIL! (Auth)
My phone says:
SW REV CHECK FAIL: [aboot] fused 3 > binary 1
After trying a bunch of things, I went into recovery mode/ and formatted everything, including firmware/modem.
Now, II was able to get a ROM running by installing through sideload, but it says invalid sim. This is the factory sim that came with my phone.
I've already tried another working sprint sim, and same result. So I know its not the card.
Also, when II go into recovery/mount and unmount/ it shows firmware and modem unmounted. When I try to mount them, it gives an error.
I thought to flashfirmware, but Odin fails every time.
Help!
hasan86 said:
Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
So, this all started with me trying to downgrade from lollipop to kitkat using ODIN.
ODIN shows:
FAIL! (Auth)
My phone says:
SW REV CHECK FAIL: [aboot] fused 3 > binary 1
After trying a bunch of things, I went into recovery mode/ and formatted everything, including firmware/modem.
Now, II was able to get a ROM running by installing through sideload, but it says invalid sim. This is the factory sim that came with my phone.
I've already tried another working sprint sim, and same result. So I know its not the card.
Also, when II go into recovery/mount and unmount/ it shows firmware and modem unmounted. When I try to mount them, it gives an error.
I thought to flash firmware, but Odin fails every time.
Help!
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My guess your phone firmware is od3 or newer. Since this is probably true it means you cannot downgrade to kit kat or any firmware older then the current one. I would suggest downloading the latest firmware which OK4 or something to that affect. It was release like maybe a week ago or so. Odin that which shouldn't fail. That should get you able to get her running. I am not sure why you'd want go back to running Kit Kat but you'd want to root the phone or re-root. Then flash a KK ROM only flash. Which would probably have to be a custom one. That might work.
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My guess your phone firmware is od3 or newer. Since this is probably true it means you cannot downgrade to kit kat or any firmware older then the current one. I would suggest downloading the latest firmware which OK4 or something to that affect. It was release like maybe a week ago or so. Odin that which shouldn't fail. That should get you able to get her running. I am not sure why you'd want go back to running Kit Kat but you'd want to root the phone or re-root. Then flash a KK ROM only flash. Which would probably have to be a custom one. That might work.
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Thanks for responding!
I wanted to downgrade to try an unlock method that requires 4.4.2 or earlier. But know I just want my phone back in proper order.
I found out I was using OA6. Three versions have come out since. I am downloading the latest one now (OG1). I'll let you know if it works.
You were right, a new version came out on 12/2 (OK4). I downloaded it and it flashed over! No errors!
But, it is still is not reading the sim. I can only get 3G connectivity. No LTE. I still cannot mount the firmware or modem in philz touch recovery.
Any ideas?
hasan86 said:
You were right, a new version came out on 12/2 (OK4). I downloaded it and it flashed over! No errors!
But, it is still is not reading the sim. I can only get 3G connectivity. No LTE. I still cannot mount the firmware or modem in philz touch recovery.
Any ideas?
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theres a dialer code that will reset the entire modem and all data. you may have to reactivate in the settings menu after. (takes 10 secs to reactivate as long as you are not roaming)
if all else fails. go to phone dialer type in ##SCRTN# it will reset your entire data profile. good luck
Similar problem on s5 sprint need help
Hi..
Can u please help me,
I am getting same problem with samsung s5 sprint
I updated it with official android 6.0.1 , and that was a curse for me, my phone is locked now, no network and data,
I cant use ssu.apk on 6.0.1 , and tried to downgrade to 4.4.2, with odin, i downloaded ,2,3 stock roms of 4.4.2 but same problem, i used number of odin versions, even wiped data by recovery, and was no effect ,
This error arises
SW REV CHECK FAIL: [aboot] fused 3 > binary 1
I think u faced the same problem so plz help me what to do ...
hasan86 said:
Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
So, this all started with me trying to downgrade from lollipop to kitkat using ODIN.
ODIN shows:
FAIL! (Auth)
My phone says:
SW REV CHECK FAIL: [aboot] fused 3 > binary 1
After trying a bunch of things, I went into recovery mode/ and formatted everything, including firmware/modem.
Now, II was able to get a ROM running by installing through sideload, but it says invalid sim. This is the factory sim that came with my phone.
I've already tried another working sprint sim, and same result. So I know its not the card.
Also, when II go into recovery/mount and unmount/ it shows firmware and modem unmounted. When I try to mount them, it gives an error.
I thought to flashfirmware, but Odin fails every time.
Help!
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You did download the drivers for odin? Probably did but I'm just trying to cover everything. When trying to update firmware:
Make sure you get a good download.
Unzip your file and move the Tar file to your desktop.
Make sure debugging is on on your device.
Dnt use a cheap usb cord
Fire up odin
Power your device down completely. Even try a battery pull then do the 3 button combo. Power/vol down/home button all at the same time to get into download mode
Plug in your device and a com number should appear in the upper left indication box.
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 been following this (https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255) guide on flashing the T-Mobile firmware to my unlocked Galaxy S8+ (SM-G955U1), but my issue is when I downloaded the files via Updato, and flashed everything via the Odin tool, everything passed through Odin, but when the device booted up, it looked like it was still running the stock firmware. For reference, this (https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=B585B66E603011E89F15FA163EE8F90B) is the link I used to download the exact file via Upato, as I had followed to make sure my Baseband version was correct.
Can someone help me as to why everything seemed to have flashed via Odin, but when the device booted back up, it seemed to still be on the original unlocked firmware (not even a single T-Mobile app/feature was on the device). I did notice that the file I downloaded had "USERDATA" missing, but from what I gathered, it seemed as if it wasn't necessary, but not entirely sure if perhaps that is the culprit? Or am I downloading the wrong firmware file? There is a lot of information on how to flash the Galaxy S8+ to unlocked, but not vice versa, so any help would be appreciated!
Also, a random thing, if my device designation is SM-G955U1, would I download the SM-G955U files like this (https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=C80C3C5F60C211E89F15FA163EE8F90B) one instead? Not entirely sure if that is why my original flash didn't work.
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I have been following this (https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255) guide on flashing the T-Mobile firmware to my unlocked Galaxy S8+ (SM-G955U1), but my issue is when I downloaded the files via Updato, and flashed everything via the Odin tool, everything passed through Odin, but when the device booted up, it looked like it was still running the stock firmware. For reference, this (https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=B585B66E603011E89F15FA163EE8F90B) is the link I used to download the exact file via Upato, as I had followed to make sure my Baseband version was correct.
Can someone help me as to why everything seemed to have flashed via Odin, but when the device booted back up, it seemed to still be on the original unlocked firmware (not even a single T-Mobile app/feature was on the device). I did notice that the file I downloaded had "USERDATA" missing, but from what I gathered, it seemed as if it wasn't necessary, but not entirely sure if perhaps that is the culprit? Or am I downloading the wrong firmware file? There is a lot of information on how to flash the Galaxy S8+ to unlocked, but not vice versa, so any help would be appreciated!
Also, a random thing, if my device designation is SM-G955U1, would I download the SM-G955U files like this (https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=C80C3C5F60C211E89F15FA163EE8F90B) one instead? Not entirely sure if that is why my original flash didn't work.
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normally flashing the home csc with the said carrier sim in it does it for me....
you might try looking up the hidden menu to change the csc and see if that works as well
TheMadScientist said:
normally flashing the home csc with the said carrier sim in it does it for me....
you might try looking up the hidden menu to change the csc and see if that works as well
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Do you have an idea if I was originally downloading the correct firmware files, or would I have to download the SM-G955U file instead of the SM-G955U1 file? But during at the time of flashing, the SIM card was not installed, so it could definitely be that as well
darkgiant said:
Do you have an idea if I was originally downloading the correct firmware files, or would I have to download the SM-G955U file instead of the SM-G955U1 file? But during at the time of flashing, the SIM card was not installed, so it could definitely be that as well
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As long as your on a 3 bootloader as well but you didnt get any errors in odin so I would say yes
Only other thing i could say is get some tmobile firmware and flash the home csc from that while having sim card in
TheMadScientist said:
As long as your on a 3 bootloader as well but you didnt get any errors in odin so I would say yes
Only other thing i could say is get some tmobile firmware and flash the home csc from that while having sim card in
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So I ended up downloading and flashing the SM-G955U T-Mobile firmware instead of the SM-G955U1 firmware that was posted on Updato (link: https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=C80C3C5F60C211E89F15FA163EE8F90B). It flashed correctly, and then when the device booted, it booted with the T-Mobile logo and "jingle". I assume that the device is now successfully flashed? The file that I downloaded had a Userdata file that I flashed with Odin (something that was missing with the original Sm-G955U1 firmware that I downloaded). But aside from flashing the usual "BL, AP, CP, CSC, and USERDATA" file, is there anything else I have left remaining to complete this entire process? I also assume from here on out I should be able to receive updates as I normally did?
darkgiant said:
Do you have an idea if I was originally downloading the correct firmware files, or would I have to download the SM-G955U file instead of the SM-G955U1 file? But during at the time of flashing, the SIM card was not installed, so it could definitely be that as well
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darkgiant said:
So I ended up downloading and flashing the SM-G955U T-Mobile firmware instead of the SM-G955U1 firmware that was posted on Updato (link: https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=C80C3C5F60C211E89F15FA163EE8F90B). It flashed correctly, and then when the device booted, it booted with the T-Mobile logo and "jingle". I assume that the device is now successfully flashed? The file that I downloaded had a Userdata file that I flashed with Odin (something that was missing with the original Sm-G955U1 firmware that I downloaded). But aside from flashing the usual "BL, AP, CP, CSC, and USERDATA" file, is there anything else I have left remaining to complete this entire process? I also assume from here on out I should be able to receive updates as I normally did?
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that should be it only thing now is you will get your updates from tmobile i thnk
Unless you still have the u1 on your device and u U may have to update manually not sure there
TheMadScientist said:
that should be it only thing now is you will get your updates from tmobile i thnk
Unless you still have the u1 on your device and u U may have to update manually not sure there
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Ah okay... I remember reading somewhere that some folks did extra steps to get OTA updates working, I wasn't sure if that is tied to the Carrier Switching portion? Otherwise, the phone runs regularly with the T-Mobile firmware.
darkgiant said:
Ah okay... I remember reading somewhere that some folks did extra steps to get OTA updates working, I wasn't sure if that is tied to the Carrier Switching portion? Otherwise, the phone runs regularly with the T-Mobile firmware.
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yea Im like the lucky sucker any sim card i throw in mine it restarts and installs that carriers apps,So Ive never actually been thought this
I have the SM-G955F.
I flashed TWRP using the instructions on here and everything worked perfectly fine. I even booted back into the stock OS - however, the Magisk app was not there.
I was going to boot back into TWRP when I got the message "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed" and went into a bootloop.
Then I followed the instructions to flash the stock firmware back on to my S8+, but it failed. Can someone point me in the right direction please?
I used Odin3_v3.13.1. I have attached 2 pictures to show the error.
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I have the SM-G955F.
I flashed TWRP using the instructions on here and everything worked perfectly fine. I even booted back into the stock OS - however, the Magisk app was not there.
I was going to boot back into TWRP when I got the message "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed" and went into a bootloop.
Then I followed the instructions to flash the stock firmware back on to my S8+, but it failed. Can someone point me in the right direction please?
I used Odin3_v3.13.1. I have attached 2 pictures to show the error.
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Sounds like you are trying flash older firmware than what is on your phone. Odin saying you are flashing firmware with bootloader ver 3. Download mode saying you have ver 4 bootloader. You will need latest version of firmware with ver 4 bootloader or higher and flash with Odin.
Bootloader version number is 5th number from right of firmware name.
spawnlives said:
Sounds like you are trying flash older firmware than what is on your phone. Odin saying you are flashing firmware with bootloader ver 3. Download mode saying you have ver 4 bootloader. You will need latest version of firmware with ver 4 bootloader or higher and flash with Odin.
Bootloader version number is 5th number from right of firmware name.
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Thanks so much for responding. So from my reading and researching, I figured that was the case. However, I could only find the the official firmwares from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/development/rom-galaxy-s8-t3749444
Which happens to be v3 bootloaders. Is there any specific v4 bootloader that I should be flashing? I am at my wits end here. I followed all the instructions perfectly...
I read that everything works fine until reboot then you get the "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed"
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/guide-how-to-root-galaxy-s8-crgh-rom-t3846009
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
negative_silent said:
Thanks so much for responding. So from my reading and researching, I figured that was the case. However, I could only find the the official firmwares from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/development/rom-galaxy-s8-t3749444
Which happens to be v3 bootloaders. Is there any specific v4 bootloader that I should be flashing? I am at my wits end here. I followed all the instructions perfectly...
I read that everything works fine until reboot then you get the "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed"
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/guide-how-to-root-galaxy-s8-crgh-rom-t3846009
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Firmware can be download from sammobil or updato and flashed with odin
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
Select phone model then search for firmware for your region ( and carrier ).
Only official binary error is probably due to your rmm state being in prernormal state which means if you unlock your bootloader ( oem ) and reboot it will relock bootloader causing this message.
Reflash firmware to get phone running again.
Have a read through this guide for more info about rmm state
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
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Firmware can be download from sammobil or updato and flashed with odin
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
Select phone model then search for firmware for your region ( and carrier ).
Only official binary error is probably due to your rmm state being in prernormal state which means if you unlock your bootloader ( oem ) and reboot it will relock bootloader causing this message.
Reflash firmware to get phone running again.
Have a read through this guide for more info about rmm state
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
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Thank you for the links. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you helping me out.
I bought the phone from eBay, it's a SM-G955F - as for the region and carrier, I live in United States using AT&T. My primary reason getting the international version is to install a custom ROM on it. Is there a specific firmware for my region (U.S.) and carrier (AT&T) that I should flash? I don't see it US listed.
Also, using the guide I mentioned above, I did flash the RMM bypass, however, it was not the version 2, found in the guide you posted. Is that where I messed up?
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Thank you for the links. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you helping me out.
I bought the phone from eBay, it's a SM-G955F - as for the region and carrier, I live in United States using AT&T. My primary reason getting the international version is to install a custom ROM on it. Is there a specific firmware for my region (U.S.) and carrier (AT&T) that I should flash? I don't see it US listed.
Also, using the guide I mentioned above, I did flash the RMM bypass, however, it was not the version 2, found in the guide you posted. Is that where I messed up?
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I don't live in the US but there should be filters on the websites to filter by region. I normally use updato and firmware for your region shows up under U.S.A it will show you all your carrier's like at&t, Sprint, t-mobile and non carrier firmware.
As for the rmm zip version 2 may have been better it is more up to date and is smaller in size. Both should do the same job though.
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I don't live in the US but there should be filters on the websites to filter by region. I normally use updato and firmware for your region shows up under U.S.A it will show you all your carrier's like at&t, Sprint, t-mobile and non carrier firmware.
As for the rmm zip version 2 may have been better it is more up to date and is smaller in size. Both should do the same job though.
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I looked on updato and sammobile, both do not have USA region. Can I flash firmware from another region and still get it to work on my carrier?
For example, can I flash U.K. (Vodafone) since its on ver 4 firmware and uses GSM - regardless of region and carrier?
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I looked on updato and sammobile, both do not have USA region. Can I flash firmware from another region and still get it to work on my carrier?
For example, can I flash U.K. (Vodafone) since its on ver 4 firmware and uses GSM - regardless of region and carrier?
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Just doubled checked saw you have the f series while updato has u1 version firmware that I can see.
You can flash firmware from the UK if you want but can't say for certain you will have full network capabilities due to the difference in region and carriers ( network capabilities ). I would try and find an unbranded version ( non carrier branded) firmware first if not then something like Vodafone .
There is a simple reason for this. If you came from TWRP as "reboot to download", this creates the problem. Turn off the phone. Go to download mode with Vol_Down+Bixby+Power and then press Vol_Up button. When I enter download mode like this, it flashes without any problems.
I bought the S22 ultra Korean version with KT branding. I really don't like their bloatware.
I downloaded the non-branded Korean firmware (KOO) and also the non-branded US firmware (XAA).
I tried to flash both using Odin but no luck. It continuously shows the "Secure check failed: PIT" error.
What am I missing?
My first priority is to flash the US non-branded firmware. Both of the models are Snapdragon. So, is it possible to do so?(2nd question)
Original Baseband: S908NKSU1AVCH
Downloaded Korean Baseband: S908NKSU1AVCK_S908NOKR1AVCK_KOO
Downloaded USA Baseband: S908U1UEU1AVC8_S908U1OYM1AVC8_XAA
Odin: 3.14.1
update: Finally successfully flashed Korean non-branded firmware. But CSC didn't change. It is still KT branded one. What did I miss?
You have to look for chimeratool or Samkey to change csc.
did you flash the CSC file ? or just the AP
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did you flash the CSC file ? or just the AP
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I used all the four files (BL, AP, CP, and CSC). I didn't use HOME_CSC, used CSC instead.
yeah i was just checking, i dont know then did you try chimeratool or Samkey
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yeah i was just checking, i dont know then did you try chimeratool or Samkey
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Sorry, I didn't try Samkey or chimeratool. Is it possible to change CSC by flashing the ROM via odin?
well usually, you can choose to just flash the csc on its own, i dont know why its not working without insulting you with questions like "is usb debugging" enabled lol
gav83collins said:
well usually, you can choose to just flash the csc on its own, i dont know why its not working without insulting you with questions like "is usb debugging" enabled lol
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Haha, there is nothing to get insulted about. We, humans, are prone to make silly mistakes. I didn't make this mistake this time maybe.
Checklist:
1. USB debugging enabled
2. Samsung driver reinstalled
3. Downloaded Odin's latest version
4. OEM lock disabled
5. Bootloader lock enabled/disabled (tried both).
I was able to flash the firmware once but didn't change CSC. But don't know why.
Then I tried to flash the firmware again but didn't work. It fails to write. Tried more than 20 times with different configurations but no luck.
have you tried the patched versions of odin ? check my thread "here" for links
Thank you for the patched app. If I used patched Odin, will it trigger Knox?
And can I flash US non-branded firmware to Korean branded phones?
Both are single sim snapdragon phones.
i would assume so, but you know what presumption did......... if its a stock rom i dont think it will trigger knox, aslong as its an unmodified official release firmware you should be ok
ive been out of the game for a while due to the pleasure of her majesty, so wait to see what other people say that have been more current than me
I have tried using patched Odin. But it's stuck at Setup Connection.
the only other thing im thinking is maybe there is an error in the download, back in the day they used to come with md5 checksums, they dont seem to now, how confident are you the download isnt corrupted ? have you tried to extract it to see that it unpacks properly
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the only other thing im thinking is maybe there is an error in the download, back in the day they used to come with md5 checksums, they dont seem to now, how confident are you the download isnt corrupted ? have you tried to extract it to see that it unpacks properly
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Finally, I was able to flash using Odin. The problem was I tried to flash the US version first which returns with PIT error. But then I tried to flash Korean ROM without restarting the phone. Which caused the problem. But if I flash with a fresh start inside download mode, it works fine.
But the pit error problems are still there for the US ROM. Is there any way to flash US ROM on Korean model?
Thanks a lot for all the replies.
nazmulnsu said:
Finally, I was able to flash using Odin. The problem was I tried to flash the US version first which returns with PIT error. But then I tried to flash Korean ROM without restarting the phone. Which caused the problem. But if I flash with a fresh start inside download mode, it works fine.
But the pit error problems are still there for the US ROM. Is there any way to flash US ROM on Korean model?
Thanks a lot for all the replies.
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ive only ever owned australian and uk devices, so i couldnt tell you with any certainty, but one would assume if its the same chipset / processor the region of the rom shouldnt make any difference
Yes, I assumed that too. But seems like Samsung added some extra layer of security for different pit files. I tried many ways to flash US firmware. But, it always says "Secure check fail: pit".
Hope someone can crack that. Thanks a lot for your kind replies.
However, I was able to flash KOO ROM a few times but it didn't change the CSC. My phone still remained KT branded.
I tried to cleared cache and did factory reset before booting and after flashing, but no luck.