Since there is no official Nougat release in the USA yet, I was planning on installing the "BTU" Nougat official firmware intended for the UK. Do I need to do anything with changing the CSC to use in the USA, or just flash everything as-is in the firmware download? I don't understand if the CSC change is REQUIRED to match the country you are using the phone in, or just recommended. The current Marshmallow build is showing a CSC of OJV (middle east)
What are you USA folks out there doing? I am on Straight Talk (AT&T sim).
My current phone is giving me a lot of problems, and I'd really appreciate a response as I need to get switched over to this S7 ASAP. I realize I can just use Marshmallow but am really hoping to get to Nougat so I don't have to reflash and potentially lose data down the road.
Thank you!
If the CSC you want to change to is not included in the CSC already on your phone, you'll need to use CSC of the new ROM (Not HOME_CSC) along with the other 3 sections, and check the "Repartition" option in PIT settings of ODIN
This will wipe your phone back to factory settings
Are you rooted?
*Detection* said:
If the CSC you want to change to is not included in the CSC already on your phone, you'll need to use CSC of the new ROM (Not HOME_CSC) along with the other 3 sections, and check the "Repartition" option in PIT settings of ODIN
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He doesn't need to check repartition. Despite the fact that it is designed for downgrading and unbricking (exclusively, in most cases ), it is not required to do that if only CSC change is needed. Only thing he need to do is using CSC section of the ROM (not Home_CSC because it is preserving old settings in the phone, message to The Founder of the topic ).
Generally, when I was switching to BTU I flashed Firmware with CSC different that BTU (for example Sweden rom) and then flashed BTU sofware. CSC has changed flawlessly
And when you have rooted phone, you can change CSC manually. That extremely ease you effort.
i would just flash the firmware and the csc that comes with it because then you will get updates in the future. if the csc doesn't match the firmware you wont ever get updates so just do a samsung cloud backup and flash the nougat But its weird that someone in the usa doesn'ty have nougat because i thought usa was 1 of the first with nougat.
RiTCHiE007 is right. If you want to receive OTA updates, CSC must match with the type of firmware it comes from. That is why you need to change CSC from US to BTU. Here is a thread that will help you out providing explanation of the topic.
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I don't mind tripping KNOX
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I don't mind tripping KNOX
Thanks
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It changes , but if you want to keep you phone with the latest stock firmware ( warranty safe) and not losing your configuration check here
obongo said:
I don't mind tripping KNOX
Thanks
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you cannot tell or guess which region get firmware update first
but maybe the region that has most user!
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Over at SamMobile Greenman once said that Trinidad and Tobago always is among the first, if not the first. Can't be the region with the most users if my demographic instinct isn't totally off track!
Sorry for the bump, I bought the S7 in Israel, should there be a problem with flashing a foreign ROM?
Thanks again
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Sorry for the bump, I bought the S7 in Israel, should there be a problem with flashing a foreign ROM?
Thanks again
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No that is not a problem , the only issue you may be concern is your phone CSC ( country code) is not a big deal but some carrier specific options may be not available if you have a different CSC than you carrier
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Sorry for the bump, I bought the S7 in Israel, should there be a problem with flashing a foreign ROM?
Thanks again
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Just see to it that you use the CSC file and NOT the Home_CSC when you are switching CSC. Fill in the BL, AP, CP and the CSC files in the right fields and have the following boxes ticked: Auto-Reboot, Re-Partition, F. Reset Time.
After the flash, power off, reboot and enter Recovery. Select and execute Wipe cache partition and then Wipe Data/Factory Reset. Reboot and then you will receive OTA updates from the new region you flashed when they are released. You should be aware of the fact that your Samsung warranty is void after switching CSC should they notice it. This probably is not likely, but still, be aware of it. Flashing original Samsung firmware do not trigger Knox.
All your data will be lost so back up important stuff.
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No that is not a problem , the only issue you may be concern is your phone CSC ( country code) is not a big deal but some carrier specific options may be not available if you have a different CSC than you carrier
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Just see to it that you use the CSC file and NOT the Home_CSC when you are switching CSC. Fill in the BL, AP, CP and the CSC files in the right fields and have the following boxes ticked: Auto-Reboot, Re-Partition, F. Reset Time.
After the flash, power off, reboot and enter Recovery. Select and execute Wipe cache partition and then Wipe Data/Factory Reset. Reboot and then you will receive OTA updates from the new region you flashed when they are released. You should be aware of the fact that your Samsung warranty is void after switching CSC should they notice it. This probably is not likely, but still, be aware of it. Flashing original Samsung firmware do not trigger Knox.
All your data will be lost so back up important stuff.
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Thanks for the replies, by CSC do you mean Israel's CSC or the other country's CSC? I'm flashing the newest build from the UK with the November 1 security patch which was build in November, but the Israeli build was built in August and has the August security patch. Could that cause a problem?
Say I filled the UK BL, AP and CP with ISRAEL's CSC (not HOME_CSC), what are the chances for a HARD brick?
Thanks again
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If it matters, these are the links for the builds I'm hoping to use:
UK: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/113229/G930FXXS1BPK6_G930FH3G1BPI1_H3G/
Israel: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/89793/G930FXXU1BPH6_G930FOJK1BPH2_ILO/
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Thanks for the replies, by CSC do you mean Israel's CSC or the other country's CSC? I'm flashing the newest build from the UK with the November 1 security patch which was build in November, but the Israeli build was built in August and has the August security patch. Could that cause a problem?
Say I filled the UK BL, AP and CP with ISRAEL's CSC (not HOME_CSC), what are the chances for a HARD brick?
Thanks again
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You MUST use the csc that comes with the firmware package. The csc file contains info on the layout for how the firmware files are going to be organized. You should not mix files from different packages. It is only when you are flashing a newer version of the same region firmware that you can use the Home_CSC file. The Home_CSC file do not contain the instructions for how Odin shall re-partition the system as this is not needed in that case. This is why config and data is not wiped and the phone is not factory reset when using the Home_CSC.
The CSC file must be used when you switch region since the layout in memory is different for different regions.
So you see you will always lose configuration and data and have to do a factory reset upon CSC switching. No way around this I'm afraid!
On the risks of hard brick when mixing files I have no clue. If you are adventurous you could try, otherwise do not try!
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obongo said:
Thanks for the replies, by CSC do you mean Israel's CSC or the other country's CSC? I'm flashing the newest build from the UK with the November 1 security patch which was build in November, but the Israeli build was built in August and has the August security patch. Could that cause a problem?
Say I filled the UK BL, AP and CP with ISRAEL's CSC (not HOME_CSC), what are the chances for a HARD brick?
Thanks again
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If it matters, these are the links for the builds I'm hoping to use:
UK: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/113229/G930FXXS1BPK6_G930FH3G1BPI1_H3G/
Israel: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/89793/G930FXXU1BPH6_G930FOJK1BPH2_ILO/
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The UK firmware you link here is a carrier specific Hutchison 3G firmware and should not be used unless this is your operator. I would suspect that mixing the files is risky.
It seems that there are two versions of Trinidad and Tobago's firmware that you've mentioned in your earlier post, specifically TTT and EON
Are both compatible? Is there another, unbranded firmware that I can get with the November 1 security patch? I'm gonna be using the phone in Israel and my current baseband ends with BPH1
Thanks again
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I don't mind tripping KNOX
Thanks
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obongo said:
Thanks for the replies, by CSC do you mean Israel's CSC or the other country's CSC? I'm flashing the newest build from the UK with the November 1 security patch which was build in November, but the Israeli build was built in August and has the August security patch. Could that cause a problem?
Say I filled the UK BL, AP and CP with ISRAEL's CSC (not HOME_CSC), what are the chances for a HARD brick?
Thanks again
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If it matters, these are the links for the builds I'm hoping to use:
UK: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/113229/G930FXXS1BPK6_G930FH3G1BPI1_H3G/
Israel: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/89793/G930FXXU1BPH6_G930FOJK1BPH2_ILO/
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Hi mate
You can use any CSC with any firmware you want ( check the first link i gave you) what i meant about CSC is for example you live in Israel but you have a UK csc , the phone will work fine , but if there is any specific service from you carrier ( Israel ) that depends that you have an Israeli csc i will not work ...because you have a UK csc
obongo said:
It seems that there are two versions of Trinidad and Tobago's firmware that you've mentioned in your earlier post, specifically TTT and EON
Are both compatible? Is there another, unbranded firmware that I can get with the November 1 security patch? I'm gonna be using the phone in Israel and my current baseband ends with BPH1
Thanks again
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I didn't mean that you should flash the Trinidad and Tobago firmware, I just commented on the post saying that the firmware that has the most users was updated first. I think that you should use the firmware that best suits your operator. And if you decide to switch, do not mix files, use all files in the package you flash, and do not use Home_CSC.
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You MUST use the csc that comes with the firmware package. The csc file contains info on the layout for how the firmware files are going to be organized. You should not mix files from different packages. It is only when you are flashing a newer version of the same region firmware that you can use the Home_CSC file. The Home_CSC file do not contain the instructions for how Odin shall re-partition the system as this is not needed in that case. This is why config and data is not wiped and the phone is not factory reset when using the Home_CSC.
The CSC file must be used when you switch region since the layout in memory is different for different regions.
So you see you will always lose configuration and data and have to do a factory reset upon CSC switching. No way around this I'm afraid!
On the risks of hard brick when mixing files I have no clue. If you are adventurous you could try, otherwise do not try!
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The UK firmware you link here is a carrier specific Hutchison 3G firmware and should not be used unless this is your operator. I would suspect that mixing the files is risky.
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I didn't mean that you should flash the Trinidad and Tobago firmware, I just commented on the post saying that the firmware that has the most users was updated first. I think that you should use the firmware that best suits your operator. And if you decide to switch, do not mix files, use all files in the package you flash, and do not use Home_CSC.
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Hi mate
You can use any CSC with any firmware you want ( check the first link i gave you) what i meant about CSC is for example you live in Israel but you have a UK csc , the phone will work fine , but if there is any specific service from you carrier ( Israel ) that depends that you have an Israeli csc i will not work ...because you have a UK csc
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Ahh I see. I'm gonna go ahead and try to flash the H3G firmware then, will update with results
It worked, but the H3G ROM is heavily bloated
Is there a way to restore the original Samsung boot animation? Also, how do I make it mount the system read/write?
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It worked, but the H3G ROM is heavily bloated
Is there a way to restore the original Samsung boot animation? Also, how do I make it mount the system read/write?
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What you want is not possible without root access. You need to go to other parts of this forum to do research on how to root your phone and install custom roms.
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What you want is not possible without root access. You need to go to other parts of this forum to do research on how to root your phone and install custom roms.
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Already rooted of course, however even with su enabled I can't write to /system
I also tried to switch the boot animation with substratom and it didn't work, are there other apps/ways that are known to work? I just want the stock Samsung logo back (or anything that doesn't have a site address on it lol). I'm not eager to give root access to everything that claims to be able to change your boot anim, and Google brought up nothing
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I've managed to get rid of the H3G boot and shutdown animations by going to /system/media/ and removing *.qmg, then going to /system/media/video/shutdown/ and removing shutdown.qmg
Do this at your own risk, it won't restore the original Marshmallow animation but it will PROBABLY make your device stay on the "powered by Android" logo instead of going to the carrier boot animation
Hello.
Is it possible to use Nougat UK firmware G930FXXU1DPLT for my unlocked german phone. It currently has G930FXXU1BPLB. The phone CSC is DBT with CSC country of Germany/DE. Country of Origin: made in Vietnam.
I did search but can't confirm from what I've read so far.
Thank you.
Yes you can just did it some hours ago and it's working like a charm
Ok, I flashed nougat and all went well.
I used the lasted firmware from here: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=38264056ECF011E69215FA163EE8F90B
Country/Region: United Kingdom
PDAG930FXXU1DQB3
CSCG930FOXA1DQB1
PhoneG930FXXU1DQB1
However, my csc is still DBT instead of BTU. I checked "re-partition" per instructions here: https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30800
How do I get BTU to stick? I even tried going into recovery and wiping and factory resetting. It didn't work.
Why do you ant BTU?
The BTU is a Multi-CSC which also beside others include the DBT-CSC.
I think soon we will have the offical Nougat DBT then you might need to flash again with Odin, if you want to have OTA-Updates.
Also you do not have to enable "Re-Partition". Just flash with the normal CSC (not the HOME_CSC if you want to change your CSC) but keep in mind that with flashing the normal CSC all data on the internal ROM is lost.
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Why do you ant BTU?
The BTU is a Multi-CSC which also beside others include the DBT-CSC.
I think soon we will have the offical Nougat DBT then you might need to flash again with Odin, if you want to have OTA-Updates.
Also you do not have to enable "Re-Partition". Just flash with the normal CSC (not the HOME_CSC if you want to change your CSC) but keep in mind that with flashing the normal CSC all data on the internal ROM is lost.
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Thanks for the reply.
I wanted BTU because I've read on several posts that I won't receive OTA updates if CSC is crossed with BTU and DBT. I also wanted samsung apps to stop defaulting to Deutschland since I can't read it.
Thanks again.
2545 said:
Thanks for the reply.
I wanted BTU because I've read on several posts that I won't receive OTA updates if CSC is crossed with BTU and DBT. I also wanted samsung apps to stop defaulting to Deutschland since I can't read it.
Thanks again.
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I have a DBT S7 and I flashed the BTU version as well. Just select Home CSC and it will keep all your data saved. If you select CSC_ it will erase the phone. Also the apps are in German based on location. You will need a VPN to use some apps in English
Question:
Firmware for Germany has now been released. Should I now download the Germany firmware and replace my BTU (UK) firmware? Or since only the CSC file seem to be different, should I Odin just the CSC file?
Hi all,
I'm back to Samsung after a number of years away at HTC and LG! Last Samsung was an S2 and so I've used Odin, reflashed firmwares, rooted etc. before so know my way around this stuff in a general sense.
I got an S7 from CEX recently to replace my broken LG G3 but the firmware on it seems to be a slightly older / foreign one and I want to get onto a clean UK / EU firmware, so I can keep stem with OTAs that I see friends' S7's receiving. My current firmware is baseband G930FXXU1BPJE, build number G930FXXU1ZPK4.
I've looked on SAMMobile and can see two options for UK unbranded; XEU and BTU. So my first question is what one should I use and what the difference is?
Secondly, when I use Odin to flash whichever one is correct, will I need to repartition? Or will factory resetting after flash be enough to properly correct the CSC?
Finally, will this still show up as an 'untampered' phone, and receive OTA correctly?
Thanks for the help.
XEU has the most updated firmware atm with a February security patch, where BTU is still on January afaik, both unbranded UK firmwares
If you flash them using CSC (Not HOME_CSC) which will reset the phone and change CSC, then you will remain KNOX 0x0 and receive OTAs for whichever CSC you choose, XEU or BTU
No need to repartition
I did read something about needing to flash to another CSC supported by the current CSC on your phone atm (Multi CSC) before flashing to the one you want to change to, but not sure about that, I've only ever switched between BTU and XEU, and BTU is multi CSC containing XEU too
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XEU has the most updated firmware atm with a February security patch, where BTU is still on January afaik, both unbranded UK firmwares
If you flash them using CSC (Not HOME_CSC) which will reset the phone and change CSC, then you will remain KNOX 0x0 and receive OTAs for whichever CSC you choose, XEU or BTU
No need to repartition
I did read something about needing to flash to another CSC supported by the current CSC on your phone atm (Multi CSC) before flashing to the one you want to change to, but not sure about that, I've only ever switched between BTU and XEU, and BTU is multi CSC containing XEU too
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Thanks, I'll stay alert to that possibility. I'll go with the XEU variant and hopefully be ok. Just need to backup my stuff first.
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Thanks, I'll stay alert to that possibility. I'll go with the XEU variant and hopefully be ok. Just need to backup my stuff first.
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Hello, did you have any luck changing your CSC without Re-Partitioning ?
Im in the same situation right now (DDE CSC, still on 6.0.1) and I am kinda scared after reading so many posts where people bricked their phones.
Hi guys! I tried posting to a different forums but no luck in replies. So, I tried to go here and find some answers.
So, Im waiting for the official update for my phone (SM-G610Y - here's my latest firmware: PDA - G610YZTU1AQF2, CSC - G610YOLC1AQF1), but Im planning to flash a new firmware. Although, since PH-OpenLine havent rolled-out a firmware nougat update, I want to use Australia's firmware (PDA - G610YZTU1BRC3, CSC - G610YXSA1BRC3).
Questions:
-Will my phone still work if I will do it? And will my device status change from official to custom?
-Should I use all four files (BL, AP, CP, CSC) when flashing the update/firmware?
-Will there be any conflicts/problems?
-If it caused a problem, can factory reset (as others said in other forums) work to revert back to the original and official status of the phone? Or will there be any solutions to rollback?
Thank you!!!
Hi
Install this software .... Phone INFO ★Samsung★
The CSC tab (page 2) will show you the compatible CSC codes for your device. I.e. installing official software from those countries should be ok.
Flashing official software won't change your status, aka trip knox
Flashing your original, official software should restore to factory state.
Good luck!
Thank you for replying and answering some of my questions.
So I decided to use Australia's firmware. I just wanna ask which one is the compatible csc? Is it the available csc from the phone info app? If yes, XSA is not included, what will be the problems when I continue to flash it (if there are any)?
And more importantly, should I flash all 4 files or just AP? And any important matters before I flash?
Thank you!
If XSA is not on the CSC list, you need to take care that the mobile networks in Australia are compatible with those in your home country - both gsm?
Also I would avoid a network specific firmware.
Any specific reason for choosing XSA?
Flash all 4 files.
Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk
How about I update using XSA and changing my CSC code after the update is finished? Will it work?
Whats a network specific firmware? Is it the one uploaded in the sammobile (thats where my firmware came from)?
And no, I dont have any specific reason for choosing XSA. I only have 3 options (NZC, VFJ, and XSA).
Sorry for being a newbie and thank you so much
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How about I update using XSA and changing my CSC code after the update is finished? Will it work?
If your home network and Australia use the same radio tech i.e. gsm, no need to change the CSC, just upate
Whats a network specific firmware? Is it the one uploaded in the sammobile (thats where my firmware came from)?
E.g. for Israel (ILO) is generic for rest of Israel. There's also firmware specific for Pelephone in Israel (PCL)[/I]
And no, I dont have any specific reason for choosing XSA. I only have 3 options (NZC, VFJ, and XSA).
I see why now .... Here is a faster source .... you can use a download accelerator 610Y firmware on Updato.com
Download and enjoy!
Sorry for being a newbie and thank you so much
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More on the network specific firmware - for Phillipines XTC would be generic (Open Line). XLA Smart and GLB Globe would be network specific.
Okay, I'll try it later. Thank you so much!
Hello people, I hope you're okay!
I bought an used S21+ but it was not clear that the model I would receive is Korean (G996N). While I don't have any issues, it also misses the eSIM option (and probably Samsung Pay is not going to work in Europe). The eSIM option would be really good to have (SPay I do not care a lot).
I've been searching for an answer in regards to change the region and the responses are mixed and I am out of Samsung phones and firmware loop for a few years. Some say I can just change the CSC region using SamFW and that's good to go. Some say it will not work because my KOO CSC does not allow this change. Also, OTA firmwares are lost until I switch the CSC back (but, from what I understood, if I also change the firmware it would receive OTA normally).
Question: is it possible, nowadays, to just change Firmware and CSC to another region? My phone has an Exynos processor so it would have to be a firmware from Europe or Latin America.
I also understood it will not brick nor trip knox efuse, right?
Thanks a lot!
@angourakis Ok let me give you a clear response about CSCs. ALL Samsung firmware will let you flash a new CSC (as long as you use Odin). This has worked for me every single time.
You need to update your Android to the latest 13 and download and extract this (remember to use “direct download”, this website is the only one with a good selection of firmware) and use Odin (get 3.14.1 non patched) to flash the HOMECSC file (in the CSC slot).
Hey @traman124 thanks for the response!
Why this firmware in specific? I am running a more recent firmware than the one you mentioned. Also, do I need to have the bootloader unlocked?
Thanks!
It doesn’t need to be that version @angourakis it can be any version… that one will work though And you can use Odin with a locked bootloader (with download mode).
@traman124 thanks again!
Unfortunately, I tripped knox while trying to install a CSC from G996B version (kept BL, AP and CP from G996N and only used CSC from B version).
Now I am trying to look for a trade in program to replace the phone.
Thanks anyway, I really appreciate your help!
@angourakis I’m sorry….. this has never happened to me while flashing CSCs but the few times I have I did it with the same variant phone/tablet…..