Not receiving any security patch updates - Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So, about a year ago I flashed (at that time) the latest stock firmware android 6.0.1 using Odin on my s6 via an image someone uploaded here at xda. (because I did not receive an ota update and couldn't wait ). But I do not remember which one.
Since then I did not receive any security patch updates and I am still stuck on patch level of Feb 16. However, I did check for updates manually but received nothing.
Apparently, there there is an issue with the firmware version and the region I live in, I think.
I live in Germany and have an unbranded device, no carrier. According to software info on my phone, this is the build number: MM29K. G920FXXU3DPAD
Does anyone know which is the right firmware/rom I need for my country/region and where I can get it so that I receive ota updates again?
Any help would be appreciated.

Download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
When you open the program, type the values given here;
Model: SM-G920F
Region: DBT
Auto: Selected
Manual: Unselected
Binary Nature: Unselected
Check CRC32: Selected
Decrypt automatically: Selected
When you write and select options given above, press "Check Update" and then press "Downlaod" to download factory firmware for your device.
Once the download has been finished, extract the zip file that you've downloaded via SamFirm.
After unzip it, download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3804544&d=1467772303
When you open it, press AP and select file which file downloaded (from Samfrim) and extacted zip.
When you set AP file to Odin, connect your phone to your PC in download mode and click "Start" on Odin.
Your phone will be updated to latest version of unbranded Germany firmware (nothing gonna be erased), and you should get OTA updates again.

i have same situation my phones uk version am still on 1 august 2016 security patch

huzi7868 said:
i have same situation my phones uk version am still on 1 august 2016 security patch
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Do the same thing I wrote above, but write BTU instead of DBT in "Region" section on SamFirm.

You can check in the samsung info tool in google play - your firmware and CSC should match otherwise OTA updates won't work. If you flashed another region without changing the CSC (which it sounds like what you've done) you'll need to either flash back to your region or change the CSC

Fury556 said:
You can check in the samsung info tool in google play - your firmware and CSC should match otherwise OTA updates won't work. If you flashed another region without changing the CSC (which it sounds like what you've done) you'll need to either flash back to your region or change the CSC
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This is good advice. I had the same problem and solved it doing this.

Related

Firmware update issues and confusion.

Dear All,
I am heavily confused about S6 OTA firmware update thing even in manual flashing Odin. I have confusion in below 4 areas. I would appreciate if somebody from this community speak up with Samsung firmware update terminology. I think like me there are also few who are confused samsung's OTA, AP, CP, CSC, PDA, BL things.
I am sorry for long description thanks for your time.
1st, I wanted to know what is device CSC through *#1234# and found below. But looking at below CSC I failed to find out CSC which is appearing as CSC:G620FOLB1AODR.
AP: G920FXXU1AOE3
CP: G920FXXU1AOE3
CSC: G620FOLB1AODR
2nd, I went to Phone INFO apps. But here CSC is showing as "XME". But XME is no where written if I check through *#1234#.
3rd, I visited to sammobile to find out appropriate 5.1.1 firmware and lost here actually. Here for XME (Malaysia) 5.1.1 is available but not available via phone software update.
4th, while I tried update via Smart Switch, it says firmware update is available. I installed immediately but that is still 5.0.2. Again I tried but not showing any update where as I can see updates are available in sammobile.
For you it is best to download 5.1.1 manually Odin flash it and factory reset the phone once to rectify any of CSC errors in future updates (factory reset is mandatory to fix CSC if your phone is not rooted)
midreestaj said:
For you it is best to download 5.1.1 manually Odin flash it and factory reset the phone once to rectify any of CSC errors in future updates (factory reset is mandatory to fix CSC if your phone is not rooted)
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A factory reset is mandatory after any sort of firmware update on ANY device!
If you just upgrade a firmware and keep on as usual you should expect errors.

Not getting ota updates

Hello guys
I have my galaxy s7 from germany. A while ago I flashed the btu software which had newer changelist. Now I don't know what csc my phone uses because I'm not getting the original DBT neither the BTU updates via OTA. You can see my phone info screenshots. How can I change my csc to get the ota updates?
Flash 4 files either BTU or DBT with the original CSC file instead of home CSC. It will wipe the phone but that's required so you get the OTA's.
I did that a few days ago for BTU and got a new OTA update today.
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
Fig Bucker said:
Flash 4 files either BTU or DBT with the original CSC file instead of home CSC. It will wipe the phone but that's required so you get the OTA's.
I did that a few days ago for BTU and got a new OTA update today.
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
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Okay thanks. Can you send me a link with all the files needed? Or some kind of guide?
Sure.
I downloaded BTU firmware from here. It's faster to download than sammobile and it's one OTA update behind so you can test the OTA works right away.
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=AF9CED1074D111E69B2DFA163EE8F90B
1. Download firmware above (or DBT). Extract/unzip to your computer.
2. Download latest Odin (3.1.1)
3. Set up a security pin on your phone, apparently it asks for this but it didn't for me, possibly because I didn't use home CSC but better to be safer than sorry.
4. In Odin allocate your extracted files to each check box(AP, CSC etc.). You don't need to change any settings on any other tabs etc. Make sure to use regular CSC not the home one.
5. Plug in phone, wait a while until detected and then you can start the process.
When complete search for OTA update before reinstalling all your apps. Should be a little quicker this way.
Video below may help too
https://youtu.be/7SK3IMprKVQ
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
Fig Bucker said:
Sure.
I downloaded BTU firmware from here. It's faster to download than sammobile and it's one OTA update behind so you can test the OTA works right away.
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=AF9CED1074D111E69B2DFA163EE8F90B
1. Download firmware above (or DBT). Extract/unzip to your computer.
2. Download latest Odin (3.1.1)
3. Set up a security pin on your phone, apparently it asks for this but it didn't for me, possibly because I didn't use home CSC but better to be safer than sorry.
4. In Odin allocate your extracted files to each check box(AP, CSC etc.). You don't need to change any settings on any other tabs etc. Make sure to use regular CSC not the home one.
5. Plug in phone, wait a while until detected and then you can start the process.
When complete search for OTA update before reinstalling all your apps. Should be a little quicker this way.
Video below may help too
https://youtu.be/7SK3IMprKVQ
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
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Thank you very much
Fig Bucker said:
Sure.
I downloaded BTU firmware from here. It's faster to download than sammobile and it's one OTA update behind so you can test the OTA works right away.
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=AF9CED1074D111E69B2DFA163EE8F90B
1. Download firmware above (or DBT). Extract/unzip to your computer.
2. Download latest Odin (3.1.1)
3. Set up a security pin on your phone, apparently it asks for this but it didn't for me, possibly because I didn't use home CSC but better to be safer than sorry.
4. In Odin allocate your extracted files to each check box(AP, CSC etc.). You don't need to change any settings on any other tabs etc. Make sure to use regular CSC not the home one.
5. Plug in phone, wait a while until detected and then you can start the process.
When complete search for OTA update before reinstalling all your apps. Should be a little quicker this way.
Video below may help too
https://youtu.be/7SK3IMprKVQ
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
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I might do something wrong but no change in csc. I set pin code. I set it as start up protection(without it as well), but no luck. Flashed the original csc my phone was wiped but still no ota and still the same screens in phone info as I posted earlier. I also tried BTU HOME csc but no luck with that.
kataik95 said:
I might do something wrong but no change in csc. I set pin code. I set it as start up protection(without it as well), but no luck. Flashed the original csc my phone was wiped but still no ota and still the same screens in phone info as I posted earlier. I also tried BTU HOME csc but no luck with that.
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Samsung is kinda late with the OTA updates so it might take some time before they push it to your device but you better of by making a backup of your apps and setting trough the sammy cloud and then flash the newer firmware in Odin.

Not receiving OTA updates

I have got an unlocked Galaxy S7 (G930F) and have flashed the android nougat update (BTU - UK - 7.0). It is working fine.
Since I have updated to nougat, there are some updates released (bug fixes, I can confirm this on sammobile site) but are not available when I check for the updates in settings.
Any idea on what this issue might be.
If you have either root or custom recovery you can't receive OTAs but you can update using SmartSwitch on your PC
kamranali44 said:
I have got an unlocked Galaxy S7 (G930F) and have flashed the android nougat update (BTU - UK - 7.0). It is working fine.
Since I have updated to nougat, there are some updates released (bug fixes, I can confirm this on sammobile site) but are not available when I check for the updates in settings.
Any idea on what this issue might be.
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hi mate
Updates ( if you are not rooted) are CSC carrier dependent , if your carrier or CSC do not issue any updates ...you will not have them.
When you checked in sammobile you checked if your carrier / CSC had updates?
No updates on Smart switch
userName'dYa said:
If you have either root or custom recovery you can't receive OTAs but you can update using SmartSwitch on your PC
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I do not have root or custom recovery. I have downloaded the firmware from sammobile and checked that the knox warranty is not tripped over and the device status is still official.
MAX 404 said:
hi mate
Updates ( if you are not rooted) are CSC carrier dependent , if your carrier or CSC do not issue any updates ...you will not have them.
When you checked in sammobile you checked if your carrier / CSC had updates?
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The BTU firmwares in the UK are not network dependent as far as I know and they come installed in unlocked devices with no network bloatware.
I do remember flashing the CSC (G930FOXA1DPLT - that's the current one) which came with the BTU firmware. The new CSC has updates (G930FOXA1DQB1).
Am I missing something or is the device still dependent on a network to approve this.
Do you get any error?
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Do you get any error?
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No, it says "the latest updates have already been installed "
I even had this issue on Android 6 so I downloaded the Android 7 and flashed it via odin. Now there are updates but I would like to get the OTA to update it.
kamranali44 said:
No, it says "the latest updates have already been installed "
I even had this issue on Android 6 so I downloaded the Android 7 and flashed it via odin. Now there are updates but I would like to get the OTA to update it.
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Are these bug fixes for the country AND the carrier you are using
userName'dYa said:
Are these bug fixes for the country AND the carrier you are using
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Yes the bug fixes are for this country (UK).
I am not sure if they are carrier dependent as it is an unlocked software (I am on O2 and there is a different firmware for O2 locked devices).
Are they still carrier dependent is the phone is unlocked?
kamranali44 said:
Yes the bug fixes are for this country (UK).
I am not sure if they are carrier dependent as it is an unlocked software (I am on O2 and there is a different firmware for O2 locked devices).
Are they still carrier dependent is the phone is unlocked?
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Yes the carrier matters even for unlocked phones
userName'dYa said:
Yes the carrier matters even for unlocked phones
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Okay, in this case I think I will have to wait for O2 to approve them.
I thought the idea of having an unlocked phone from samsung is to use any sim and get updates directly from Samsung when they release it.
kamranali44 said:
The BTU firmwares in the UK are not network dependent as far as I know and they come installed in unlocked devices with no network bloatware.
I do remember flashing the CSC (G930FOXA1DPLT - that's the current one) which came with the BTU firmware. The new CSC has updates (G930FOXA1DQB1).
Am I missing something or is the device still dependent on a network to approve this.
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Hi
You get updates either by the carrier or by the CSC , in your case you have an unbranded firmware , BTU, so no carrier updates...you will get an update only when an update for BTU unbranded firmware is release it , independently if there are other firmwares newer than yours around....only way to keep updated to the latests is flashing it yourself any new release , check this thread if you deciede to go that way
Try to get your CSC code by installing Phone Info from the market : I too have flashed the first official Nougat BTU UK 7.0 firmware with Odin, with a complete reset of the phone, but in my case I still have CSC = ITV and not BTU.
This seems to prevent us from getting the new OTA update : somewhere I've read that after the Odin procedure I should have entered recovery and factory reset the phone from there to get the CSV changed to BTU as the installed firmware is a "multi-csc" variant.
We still can download today's new firmware from SamMobile and use home_csc to avoid resetting again the phone.
Hope someone more expert than me can confirm/correct my statements
Inviato dal mio SM-G930F utilizzando Tapatalk
I was wondering the same and SergioA is right. I still have the DBT CSC although I was flashing the BTU Firmware. Thanks for clarification
userName'dYa said:
Yes the carrier matters even for unlocked phones
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So my S7(Sprint) running on G930U firmware will go back to Sprint Nougat firmware full of bloatware?
MAX 404 said:
Hi
You get updates either by the carrier or by the CSC , in your case you have an unbranded firmware , BTU, so no carrier updates...you will get an update only when an update for BTU unbranded firmware is release it , independently if there are other firmwares newer than yours around....only way to keep updated to the latests is flashing it yourself any new release , check this thread if you deciede to go that way
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The BTU has a firmware update available on sammobile but not it's not OTA update on my phone.
What if I download the new update and flash it via odin with HOME_CSC file added. Will it start the updates by carrrier?
SergioA said:
Try to get your CSC code by installing Phone Info from the market : I too have flashed the first official Nougat BTU UK 7.0 firmware with Odin, with a complete reset of the phone, but in my case I still have CSC = ITV and not BTU.
This seems to prevent us from getting the new OTA update : somewhere I've read that after the Odin procedure I should have entered recovery and factory reset the phone from there to get the CSV changed to BTU as the installed firmware is a "multi-csc" variant.
We still can download today's new firmware from SamMobile and use home_csc to avoid resetting again the phone.
Hope someone more expert than me can confirm/correct my statements
Inviato dal mio SM-G930F utilizzando Tapatalk
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My S7 DUOS FD and my wife's S7 F both recieved the Nougat OTA update DQB1 today, mine was originally CSC XSG (UAE) and mi wife's was CSC TTT (Trinidad And Tobago), and both were updated to CSC BTU Nougat Final release, changing the CSC to BTU (this will wipe out your memory in the process but for a newer OS version it is recommended). I had doubts about getting any OTA updates since my S7 is the FD version which does not exists as a BTU phone originally, but in the end I got the update.
Long story short, if you want to recieve OTA updates after sideloading firmware with ODIN with a different CSC, you should fully convert to that new CSC, otherwise you won't get the OTA's.
kamranali44 said:
The BTU has a firmware update available on sammobile but not it's not OTA update on my phone.
What if I download the new update and flash it via odin with HOME_CSC file added. Will it start the updates by carrrier?
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Hi
if you have a DPLT firmware you should get it soon.....unless your system by some reason is not set as original ( even if knox is tripped but your system is set as original you will get it) anyhow is faster if you download it yourself and flash it , use home_csc so you will not factory reset your phone , NOTE: has to be the same home_csc that you have in your phone right now , not any home_csc for example:
Lets say you want to flash the latest firmware and it happens to be from France and you do not want to loose any of your apps , config or data
1 find out what CSC is installed in your phone ( phoneinfo app is great for that) in your case BTU
2 download the latest possible firmware for your CSC and extract from it the home_csc file , save it , discard the rest
3 download the latest firmware available , in our example France , extract from it download the MAIN-file and extract AP BL & CP save it , discard the other 2 files ( home_csc and CSC from France firmware
4 now take AP BL & CP from the latest firmware ( in our example France) and take the home_csc from a BTU firmware ( why , because is the CSC installed in your phone) and flash the together
In that way you can always have the latest in your phone without waiting for it , phone will not be knox tripped , will be 100%official as is all official firmware
If your using the btu version for UK phones, then how did you manage not to brick your phone? The UK phones do not have snapdragon, they have the Samsung chips.
MAX 404 said:
Hi
if you have a DPLT firmware you should get it soon.....unless your system by some reason is not set as original ( even if knox is tripped but your system is set as original you will get it) anyhow is faster if you download it yourself and flash it , use home_csc so you will not factory reset your phone , NOTE: has to be the same home_csc that you have in your phone right now , not any home_csc for example:
Lets say you want to flash the latest firmware and it happens to be from France and you do not want to loose any of your apps , config or data
1 find out what CSC is installed in your phone ( phoneinfo app is great for that) in your case BTU
2 download the latest possible firmware for your CSC and extract from it the home_csc file , save it , discard the rest
3 download the latest firmware available , in our example France , extract from it download the MAIN-file and extract AP BL & CP save it , discard the other 2 files ( home_csc and CSC from France firmware
4 now take AP BL & CP from the latest firmware ( in our example France) and take the home_csc from a BTU firmware ( why , because is the CSC installed in your phone) and flash the together
In that way you can always have the latest in your phone without waiting for it , phone will not be knox tripped , will be 100%official as is all official firmware
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Thank you, you are a hero :good:. I did update via odin and installed it without losing any data.
As I have said I have previously (about a week ago) used the CSC file rather than HOME_CSC.
I have the Phone Info app, The Orignal CSC code is blank(is it normal?), Does this look normal as I have not checked the CSC before updating to android nougat. I have added a screenshot of it.

EIR Ireland Stock ROM needed.

Hi
Can someone please point me towards a download file for stock Eir Ireland ROM for 920F ?
I have just switched provider and WiFi calling is not working on my device due to CSC mismatch.
There is no CSC available for Eir in any CSC changing apps I could find so I need a ROM to flash it.
Also there is no ROM available on sammobile for 920F Eir Ireland.
I'll be grateful for any help and tips how to make WiFi calling available, It's just not in the settings to switch on.
I can try to download right firmware using SamFirm software, can someone with Eir branded S6 type *#1234# in the dialer and post the output here please ?
What's your gsm provider?
I thought it says in my question:laugh:
It's Eir in Ireland.
tomtro74 said:
I thought it says in my question:laugh:
It's Eir in Ireland.
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I thought that Eir is the CSC code you're looking for
Download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
When you open the program, type the values given here;
Model: SM-G920F
Region: TSI
Auto: Selected
Manual: Unselected
Binary Nature: Selected
Check CRC32: Selected
Decrypt automatically: Selected
When you write and select options given above, press "Check Update" and then press "Download" to download factory firmware for your device.
Once the download has been finished, extract the zip file that you've downloaded via SamFirm.
After unzip it, download and run this Odin (even if you have another one);
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3804544&d=1467772303
When you open it, press BL and select file which starts with BL from downloaded (from Samfirm) and extacted zip folder.
Do the same thing for AP, CP, CSC.
When you set 4 files to Odin, connect your phone to your PC in download mode and click "Start" on Odin.
TSI will not work. This is CSC for Tesco Mobile Ireland.
In fact, Eir network has also EIR as CSC. It used to be eMobile before rebranding. I think S7 and S8 in this network have EIR as CSC.
This is why I have also asked if someone with Eir network branded S6 can run "#1234# in the dialer to identify firmware details.
Thanks for trying anyway.
Go here search for any rom its unlimited
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
Unfortunately there's nothing about Eir Ireland firmware on this website.
I would personally use the firmware under meteor CSC code. Basically the same company anyway. Don't think eir offers any 3rd party functionality/bloatware like Vodafone or three. Just flash the meteor one.
I bought my S8 in the old meteor store (After the rebrand and to Eir), I've had one minor firmware update since then and the firmware they are using is MET firmware. There is no Firmware containing EIR in the name. Wifi calling work's perfectly . Hope that helps.

Odin fail! Galaxy s8+ ! Please help!

Helo,
I have big problem with flash new firmware to SG955F with odin, I tried many diferent firmware for SG955F and always almost same error: KERNEL REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE:3, BINARY: 1
Tried in odin flash only AP, and all other comnination but same error....sometimes is device :3 binary:1, device:4 binary:1....and like that
Someone knows some solution how can I solve this problem???
xoxo7 said:
Helo,
I have big problem with flash new firmware to SG955F with odin, I tried many diferent firmware for SG955F and always almost same error: KERNEL REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE:3, BINARY: 1
Tried in odin flash only AP, and all other comnination but same error....sometimes is device :3 binary:1, device:4 binary:1....and like that
Someone knows some solution how can I solve this problem???
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Device X , Binary Y errors in Odin mean you are trying to flash an older firmware version than what is on your phone. Device X = current bootloader version number on phone. Binary Y = bootloader version you are trying to flash.
You will have to find latest version to flash for your phone. Bootloader version number is the 5 th number from the right of the firmware name.
spawnlives said:
Device X , Binary Y errors in Odin mean you are trying to flash an older firmware version than what is on your phone. Device X = current bootloader version number on phone. Binary Y = bootloader version you are trying to flash.
You will have to find latest version to flash for your phone. Bootloader version number is the 5 th number from the right of the firmware name.
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this looks when I am in download mode befor i press start and before I get device and binary error:
https://ibb.co/in65De
Thanks for useful answer!
Tell me please how can I know which firmware i have to find now? Which bootloader number is for my phone?
On my phone I dont have now any firmware....I can go to download mode and twrp only
tnx
when i am in download mode:
https://ibb.co/in65De
Not sure if it will help if you can't boot into phone but in twrp have you tried a factory reset to see if it fixes issue or if you have a backup you could try and restore your phone from that.
If not and since don't know what version you were on before you will have to find the latest firmware for your region (and carrier).
Firmware name will look this(depending on your model)
Example.: G955FXXU2CRF7 the number 2 (5th from the right) will be the bootloader version number. The higher the number the latest released firmware.
I normally use updato.com for my firmware but you could use sammobil or samfirm.
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=S8+&exact=1
Make sure you select the right phone model and in the filter section select region (and carrier) to refine search.
Note: This will replace twrp with stock recovery and also use latest Odin 3.13.1
spawnlives said:
Not sure if it will help if you can't boot into phone but in twrp have you tried a factory reset to see if it fixes issue or if you have a backup you could try and restore your phone from that.
If not and since don't know what version you were on before you will have to find the latest firmware for your region (and carrier).
Firmware name will look this(depending on your model)
Example.: G955FXXU2CRF7 the number 2 (5th from the right) will be the bootloader version number. The higher the number the latest released firmware.
I normally use updato.com for my firmware but you could use sammobil or samfirm.
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=S8+&exact=1
Make sure you select the right phone model and in the filter section select region (and carrier) to refine search.
Note: This will replace twrp with stock recovery and also use latest Odin 3.13.1
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I sloved it!
That was problem what you said....I always tried flash firmware with wrong bootloader number (1,2,3 bootloader nr), but I needed firmware with bootloader nr 4....when I tried firmware with bootloader version 4 everything was ok.
spawnlives said:
Device X , Binary Y errors in Odin mean you are trying to flash an older firmware version than what is on your phone. Device X = current bootloader version number on phone. Binary Y = bootloader version you are trying to flash.
You will have to find latest version to flash for your phone. Bootloader version number is the 5 th number from the right of the firmware name.
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Does this apply to the CSC and AP too? Or is there a different way to tell the binary version of the AP and CSC? Because I get the error telling me I've fused 7 and bin 6 for CSC and fused 6 and bin 5 for AP.
spawnlives said:
Not sure if it will help if you can't boot into phone but in twrp have you tried a factory reset to see if it fixes issue or if you have a backup you could try and restore your phone from that.
If not and since don't know what version you were on before you will have to find the latest firmware for your region (and carrier).
Firmware name will look this(depending on your model)
Example.: G955FXXU2CRF7 the number 2 (5th from the right) will be the bootloader version number. The higher the number the latest released firmware.
I normally use updato.com for my firmware but you could use sammobil or samfirm.
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=S8+&exact=1
Make sure you select the right phone model and in the filter section select region (and carrier) to refine search.
Note: This will replace twrp with stock recovery and also use latest Odin 3.13.m
spawnlives said:
Not sure if it will help if you can't boot into phone but in twrp have you tried a factory reset to see if it fixes issue or if you have a backup you could try and restore your phone from that.
If not and since don't know what version you were on before you will have to find the latest firmware for your region (and carrier).
Firmware name will look this(depending on your model)
Example.: G955FXXU2CRF7 the number 2 (5th from the right) will be the bootloader version number. The higher the number the latest released firmware.
I normally use updato.com for my firmware but you could use sammobil or samfirm.
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=S8+&exact=1
Make sure you select the right phone model and in the filter section select region (and carrier) to refine search.
Note: This will replace twrp with stock recovery and also use latest Odin 3.13.
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spawnlives said:
Not sure if it will help if you can't boot into phone but in twrp have you tried a factory reset to see if it fixes issue or if you have a backup you could try and restore your phone from that.
If not and since don't know what version you were on before you will have to find the latest firmware for your region (and carrier).
Firmware name will look this(depending on your model)
Example.: G955FXXU2CRF7 the number 2 (5th from the right) will be the bootloader version number. The higher the number the latest released firmware.
I normally use updato.com for my firmware but you could use sammobil or samfirm.
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=S8+&exact=1
Make sure you select the right phone model and in the filter section select region (and carrier) to refine search.
Note: This will replace twrp with stock recovery and also use latest Odin 3.13.1
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Hello, please my Verizon says SM-G955FXXU1AQH3 and it's android 7.0, and it's region BTU, that is United Kingdom. So please do I just need to download any latest firmware as in 9 Pie ROM firmwares of any BTU version?
Because I have tried to fine any update that match it as in something like " SM-G955F8AQH8 or something since binary 8 is the latest?.Because I have tried to fine any update that match it as in something like " SM-G955F8AQH8 or something since binary 8 is the latest?.
Hello, please my Verizon says SM-G955FXXU1AQH3 and it's android 7.0, and it's region BTU, that is United Kingdom. So please do I just need to download any latest firmware as in 9 Pie ROM firmwares of any BTU version?
Because I have tried to fine any update that match it as in something like " SM-G955F8AQH8 or something since binary 8 is the latest?.Because I have tried to fine any update that match it as in something like " SM-G955F8AQH8 or something since binary 8 is the latest?.
Elohim-Brown said:
Hello, please my Verizon says SM-G955FXXU1AQH3 and it's android 7.0, and it's region BTU, that is United Kingdom. So please do I just need to download any latest firmware as in 9 Pie ROM firmwares of any BTU version?
Because I have tried to fine any update that match it as in something like " SM-G955F8AQH8 or something since binary 8 is the latest?.Because I have tried to fine any update that match it as in something like " SM-G955F8AQH8 or something since binary 8 is the latest?.
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Since your on android 7 with Binary ( bootloader ) no.1 you can flash any firmware you want ( within reason )
Just remember if you update bootloader versions you can't downgrade.
If you want the latest version for your device use this PC app
[Tool] Frija - Samsung firmware downloader/checker
* * * PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE INSTALLING TO YOUR DEVICES AT ALL TIMES AND ME AND THE DEVELOPER ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SORT OF DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE * * * Hey Guys :) Frija is a new tool (successor of now depreciated tool SamFirm)...
forum.xda-developers.com
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extract firmware
flash with odin
spawnlives said:
Since your on android 7 with Binary ( bootloader ) no.1 you can flash any firmware you want ( within reason )
Just remember if you update bootloader versions you can't downgrade.
If you want the latest version for your device use this PC app
[Tool] Frija - Samsung firmware downloader/checker
* * * PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE INSTALLING TO YOUR DEVICES AT ALL TIMES AND ME AND THE DEVELOPER ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SORT OF DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE * * * Hey Guys :) Frija is a new tool (successor of now depreciated tool SamFirm)...
forum.xda-developers.com
Download
extract firmware
flash with odin
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Ok thanks alot, by the way, please how do I know the CSC form my phone, presently it kinda in a boot loop due to the Odin fail, it's shows "kernel rev check fail device 3 binary 1"
Because I kind of see something like CSC in the Fridja app?
Elohim-Brown said:
Ok thanks alot, by the way, please how do I know the CSC form my phone, presently it kinda in a boot loop due to the Odin fail, it's shows "kernel rev check fail device 3 binary 1"
Because I kind of see something like CSC in the Fridja app?
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Device X Binary Y error means you are trying flash older firmware than what is on your phone.
You can't downgrade ( binary/bootloader ) versions.
Your CSC code will generally be the country/network of where you live and is represented as XXX
If going to use frija then enter model number ( eg: SM-G955F ) and csc XXX.
List Of Samsung CSC Codes | Samsung Firmware CSC Codes - Tsar3000
The Complete Updated List of Samsung CSC Codes, Including all Samsung CSC Codes for the USA, Canada, And Samsung Global CSC codes (UK, Singapore, Italy, ...)
tsar3000.com
spawnlives said:
Device X Binary Y error means you are trying flash older firmware than what is on your phone.
You can't downgrade ( binary/bootloader ) versions.
Your CSC code will generally be the country/network of where you live and is represented as XXX
If going to use frija then enter model number ( eg: SM-G955F ) and csc XXX.
List Of Samsung CSC Codes | Samsung Firmware CSC Codes - Tsar3000
The Complete Updated List of Samsung CSC Codes, Including all Samsung CSC Codes for the USA, Canada, And Samsung Global CSC codes (UK, Singapore, Italy, ...)
tsar3000.com
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Thanks alot again, well, fridja just automatically filled it for me.
Elohim-Brown said:
Ok thanks alot, by the way, please how do I know the CSC form my phone, presently it kinda in a boot loop due to the Odin fail, it's shows "kernel rev check fail device 3 binary 1"
Because I kind of see something like CSC in the Fridja app?
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It worked, thanks a lot. God bless you. I am so happy to be a part of this forum.
Hello everyone, I have another issue on my S9plus, I can't find the OEM unclock toggle in the device manager options,
It's SM-G965FXXXS7CSJ6
Any help?
Elohim-Brown said:
Hello everyone, I have another issue on my S9plus, I can't find the OEM unclock toggle in the device manager options,
It's SM-G965FXXXS7CSJ6
Any help?
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have you waited 7 days without reboot?
No, do I have to change time and date to say 2016 and wait for seven days before I reboot?
No need to change time to 2016.

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