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Hi all,
I am generally not a XDA active reply user. I worked on a lot of Android fixing project. And here is one of mine result.
Please read the whole thread before working on it.
I know everyone is frustrating in upgrading to 4.4.2 but brick during odin process (ext4 fail) and stuck in 4.4.2 bootloader.
PS: This method is currently work on HK note3, but i think this method would work on all note3, Please try this will your own risk, I would not be responsible to all trouble according to this method. Varied N9005 would require different N9005 4.3 Firmware, I personally use HK Firmware because Mine is 16gb Note 3.
Here is the method to solve this problem:
Before working on it, we have to prepare the following things:
1. Odin 3.07 (Yes, 3.09 does not work)
2. HK firmware odin pack (Pit, BL (DO NOT WORK WITH IT, AP, CP, CSC) (Sorry for it is a Chinese link)
OR Workable N9005 4.3 firmware
3. 4.4.2 leaked firmware
4. 4.4.2 rom (I used sweet rom v.7 to fix it)
5. 4.4.2 recovery cwm @Chenglu
5. Samsung driver (bullshxt)
Now lets get started:
1. Flash the 4.4.2 firmware BL by odin.
2. Flash the HK Firmware AP, CP &CSC (Do not use the HK firmware BL)
3. once it done, turn to Download mode again and flash 4.4.2 recovery cwm by odin
4. Run Recovery
5. Wipe everything
6. Flash 4.4.2 rom ( I flashed sweet rom v7 currently)
7. Boot to system and do all the setting ( The sound and the signal are not working)
8. Boot back to download mode
9. Boot the 4.4.2 leaked firmware's CP ( DO NOT WIPE AFTERWARD)
10. Prepare coffee and cookies
11. Enjoy your device!
karnavont said:
Hi all,
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Please edit your title to reflect that (at least at this point) your fix should be considered primarily for the Hong Kong Note 3 bricked by writing XEO 4.4.2.
xclub_101 said:
Please edit your title to reflect that (at least at this point) your fix should be considered primarily for the Hong Kong Note 3 bricked by writing XEO 4.4.2.
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Actually not, its to all varied Note3 but I do not have all sources given to it, it is generally working on all Note3 who fail in flashing to 4.4.2(to any error in progress during Odin upgrading)
And I did a lot of researches, This problem is not only reflect to HK Note 3 only, there are a lot of people would upgrading to 4.4.2 and stuck in Download mode with UDC start (Not able to downgrade).
karnavont said:
Actually not, its to all varied Note3 but I do not have all sources given to it, it is generally working on all Note3 who fail in flashing to 4.4.2(to any error in progress during Odin upgrading)
And I did a lot of researches, This problem is not only reflect to HK Note 3 only, there are a lot of people would upgrading to 4.4.2 and stuck in Download mode with UDC start (Not able to downgrade).
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Well, if/when people will post in this thread reporting that the method (which is highly similar to methods that were already posted by other users, most notably Volrath and rinuvimal - which you have not credited anywhere) - then we will know that the method is applicable, and to which specific models!
In other words people using the method on untested models should be warned that they are just doing something that might have never been tested on their model.
xclub_101 said:
Well, if/when people will post in this thread reporting that the method (which is highly similar to methods that were already posted by other users, most notably Volrath and rinuvimal - which you have not credited anywhere) - then we will know that the method is applicable, and to which specific models!
In other words people using the method on untested models should be warned that they are just doing something that might have never been tested on their model.
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Okay, i changed it, in term of a reference instead
Hi guys, I had the same issue with the 16GB Honk Kong version, and this is how I have finally resolved, trying the methods you suggested and others, and finally got it back to life this way (I'm posting in case this might be useful for any of you as well)
1.- Flash bootloader from N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2_OXX (Leaked Kit Kat version)
2.- After reboot, flash bootloader, CP and CSC from the same version (N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2_OXX). Flashing bootloader again might not be necessary, but this is how I did it, and how it worked, so I cannot confirm otherwise
3.- Flash AP from N9005ZHUBMI7 (Honk Kong version)
4.- Enter recovery mode and wiped system, cache and dalvik (just in case)
4.- Flash autoroot (n9005-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.6-kitkat(0113).tar)
5.- Flash CWM recovery for KitKat (n9005-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.6-kitkat(0113).tar)
6.- Installed the latest version of SweetRom (SweetROM_V7.00_NA6_4.4.2_N9005.zip) from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2487425
So long it seems to be working correctly, battery consumption has increased, but this seems normal every time I change my ROM. Thanks again for all your help, and hopefully this will help someone else resolve the issue until the official version for the HK 16GB version is available.
My friend wants to ask this question because he is unable to post a reply with a photos attached.
Is my N9005 32gb Baseband/Bootloader from Hong Kong also?
Kindly see my ScreenShots beloe please. I just don't know where my Note 3 came from.
Thanks in Advance & God Bless
AldrichDSaints said:
My friend wants to ask this question because he is unable to post a reply with a photos attached.
Is my N9005 32gb Baseband/Bootloader from Hong Kong also?
Kindly see my ScreenShots beloe please. I just don't know where my Note 3 came from.
Thanks in Advance & God Bless
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I think you are using a Custom Rom so there is a posibility it won't be accurate kabayan. But according to your bootloader and baseband its the same as my Hongkong version. And my advice hide your IMEI nexttime.
maumarti2k said:
Hi guys, I had the same issue with the 16GB Honk Kong version, and this is how I have finally resolved, trying the methods you suggested and others, and finally got it back to life this way (I'm posting in case this might be useful for any of you as well)
1.- Flash bootloader from N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2_OXX (Leaked Kit Kat version)
2.- After reboot, flash bootloader, CP and CSC from the same version (N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2_OXX). Flashing bootloader again might not be necessary, but this is how I did it, and how it worked, so I cannot confirm otherwise
3.- Flash AP from N9005ZHUBMI7 (Honk Kong version)
4.- Enter recovery mode and wiped system, cache and dalvik (just in case)
4.- Flash autoroot (n9005-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.6-kitkat(0113).tar)
5.- Flash CWM recovery for KitKat (n9005-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.6-kitkat(0113).tar)
6.- Installed the latest version of SweetRom (SweetROM_V7.00_NA6_4.4.2_N9005.zip) from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2487425
So long it seems to be working correctly, battery consumption has increased, but this seems normal every time I change my ROM. Thanks again for all your help, and hopefully this will help someone else resolve the issue until the official version for the HK 16GB version is available.
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What version of Odin did you used? For the past 24 hours is it stable and any FC's? Are all apps working? I wanna try your guide. Having problem on the O.P. guides.
I am in the exact same situation, all over methods have failed, im going to try this!
3. 4.4.2 leaked firmware is a dead link!
AldrichDSaints said:
My friend wants to ask this question because he is unable to post a reply with a photos attached.
Is my N9005 32gb Baseband/Bootloader from Hong Kong also?
Kindly see my ScreenShots beloe please. I just don't know where my Note 3 came from.
Thanks in Advance & God Bless
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Fist dude you should never post your IEM EVERRRR
Second you can always hook the phone to Kies and it will tell you what you have
jetbruceli said:
Fist dude you should never post your IEM EVERRRR
Second you can always hook the phone to Kies and it will tell you what you have
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Seems I have had some success. Although, I found a couple of the instructions difficult to understand. Thanks for posting this, as I no longer have a brick.
Cheers.
filchi756 said:
I think you are using a Custom Rom so there is a posibility it won't be accurate kabayan. But according to your bootloader and baseband its the same as my Hongkong version. And my advice hide your IMEI nexttime.
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My friend didn't continue to flash the Poland's leak. He will just wait for the OTA on his phone because he is afraid to have a softbrick and I told him also that if he had softbrick his phone the only thing that he can use now is by flashing custom ROM
Samsung Note 3 Region Taiwan Softbrick UDC START
AldrichDSaints said:
My friend didn't continue to flash the Poland's leak. He will just wait for the OTA on his phone because he is afraid to have a softbrick and I told him also that if he had softbrick his phone the only thing that he can use now is by flashing custom ROM
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does anyone with Samsung Note 3 Taiwan Region?
i got this "UDC START" thing while upgrade to 4.4.2 Region Poland Official ROM
but i dont want to trip knox, better i got back to shop and claim for warranty..
or should i just wait for Official Kit Kat Region Taiwan?
i am still waiting..
if anyone can help, thank you very much.
Samsung Note 3 Region Taiwan Softbrick UDC START
karnavont said:
Actually not, its to all varied Note3 but I do not have all sources given to it, it is generally working on all Note3 who fail in flashing to 4.4.2(to any error in progress during Odin upgrading)
And I did a lot of researches, This problem is not only reflect to HK Note 3 only, there are a lot of people would upgrading to 4.4.2 and stuck in Download mode with UDC start (Not able to downgrade).
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does anyone with Samsung Note 3 Taiwan Region?
i got this "UDC START" thing while upgrade to 4.4.2 Region Poland Official ROM
but i dont want to trip knox, better i got back to shop and claim for warranty..
or should i just wait for Official Kit Kat Region Taiwan?
i am still waiting..
if anyone can help, thank you very much.
budi_west said:
does anyone with Samsung Note 3 Taiwan Region?
i got this "UDC START" thing while upgrade to 4.4.2 Region Poland Official ROM
but i dont want to trip knox, better i got back to shop and claim for warranty..
or should i just wait for Official Kit Kat Region Taiwan?
i am still waiting..
if anyone can help, thank you very much.
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i also have the same problem. what should i do
Samsung note 3 Region Taiwan UDC START
sagsans said:
i also have the same problem. what should i do
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Where do you come from?
i will try the solution given by members from Hongkong Region with flashing CWM recovery and SweetROM, but i just do not know will it work for Taiwan Region, cause Hongkong Firmware is ZHU and Taiwan is ZTU something unique there..
budi_west said:
Where do you come from?
i will try the solution given by members from Hongkong Region with flashing CWM recovery and SweetROM, but i just do not know will it work for Taiwan Region, cause Hongkong Firmware is ZHU and Taiwan is ZTU something unique there..
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i have try sweetrom, it's not working on my note3 taiwan version. anything for me to try?
Samsung Note 3 Taiwan UDC START
sagsans said:
i have try sweetrom, it's not working on my note3 taiwan version. anything for me to try?
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How do you flash the SweetROM what version? have you try locky guide?
Technology: The Ultimate Guide To Unbrick 16 Gb International Samsung Galaxy Note 3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2627291
by: Locky Loki
Try this something else out
[ROM]N9005ZHUENB1 Android 4.4.2 Kitkat
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2636699
Or
[SOLUTION] Successful flash of leaked NA6 ROM on Hong Kong 32g N9005
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613374
Actually i have started a question [Q] about Note 3 Taiwan UDC START at this forum but with no reply
[Q] Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 Region Taiwan Softbrick UDC START
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50061661
Lately i found out somebody posting That he is from Region taiwan anda he is able to flash firmware from region Hongkong and Taiwan Only..
So, i suppose Taiwan Region can seek help from Hongkong Region
I received a Samsung galaxy s6 as present, but unfortunately it is from China. I am in Australia and would love to have Google Play store and apps etc. I've done a bit of reading and apparently I should be able to flash the Hong Kong version using Odin which will give me play store (apparently because of the region issues I can't flash Australian firmware?). I've followed the instructions and downloaded the Hong Kong version of firmware to flash but I keep getting stuck at "Nand write start fail"
Is this process ever actually going to succeed?
What am I doing wrong? Or should I just throw the phone out because I can't actually flash the Hong Kong firmware successfully?
Please help!!
This approach is wrong
China's G9200 can't flash firmware in Hong Kong
But G9250 is possible
so does that mean that i can't flash the hong kong version at all?
fgon328 said:
so does that mean that i can't flash the hong kong version at all?
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When you boot into download mode, what does it say in PRODUCT NAME?
I have a galaxy s6 edge (SM-G9250) with chinese firmware, which does not support google apps.
Is there a way to flash Hong Kong base firmware ( or any country ) on this device.
I already try to flash it but all I get is error. I try installing twrp on my phone but it seems that this model is not yet supported.
anyone here with this kind of problem.?
I have bought a Samsung Galaxy S7 in China. It comes with Chinese firmware (has English language though) but mostly with Chinese software, bloatware and without Google play store. So it does not sync with Google, searches go through Baidu, I can't find and install most apps so it's essentially not very fun to use.
So i want to replace the firmware with any US firmware like G930A, G930U etc. I personally think its possible cause Chinese S7 has Snapdragon 820 chipset like US S7. So basically the hardware of Chinese & US variants of S7 are same.
Just i need a proper step by step guide or ODIN tutorial to make this change. I am really tired of Chinese apps and bloatware. So please guys help me to get ride out of this. Please.
updato.com has all the firmwares for the various models and countries, and it has a step by step guide for flashing with Odin.
Imran5320xm said:
I have bought a Samsung Galaxy S7 in China. It comes with Chinese firmware (has English language though) but mostly with Chinese software, bloatware and without Google play store. So it does not sync with Google, searches go through Baidu, I can't find and install most apps so it's essentially not very fun to use.
So i want to replace the firmware with any US firmware like G930A, G930U etc. I personally think its possible cause Chinese S7 has Snapdragon 820 chipset like US S7. So basically the hardware of Chinese & US variants of S7 are same.
Just i need a proper step by step guide or ODIN tutorial to make this change. I am really tired of Chinese apps and bloatware. So please guys help me to get ride out of this. Please.
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Boot into download mode, whatever model it says in there is the one you can flash new firmware for, do not try flashing firmware for the wrong model S7 or you can brick it
Exceptions are G930V can use G930U firmwares, and FD can use F firmware, I am not aware of any others
I recommend SamMobile for the firmware download and Odin for flashing it.
Read carefully the flashing instructions.
There are many threads with tutorials, we'll not going to post another tutorial here. Just use the search button and you'll find all the information you need about flashing with Odin.
officialdjalin said:
I recommend SamMobile for the firmware download and Odin for flashing it.
Read carefully the flashing instructions.
There are many threads with tutorials, we'll not going to post another tutorial here. Just use the search button and you'll find all the information you need about flashing with Odin.
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I know how to flash with ODIN. But i wanted to change my firmware. My S7's model is SM-G9300 which is for Chinese open model. But in this model, there is no google apps and lots of bloatware everywhere. So i wanna replace it with any US firmware specially with SM-930U firmware. Cause i heard it gives smooth performance and bloatware less.
*Detection* said:
Boot into download mode, whatever model it says in there is the one you can flash new firmware for, do not try flashing firmware for the wrong model S7 or you can brick it
Exceptions are G930V can use G930U firmwares, and FD can use F firmware, I am not aware of any others
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i saw some user changed their S7's G930A or G930V firmware with G930U firmware because of all the US model of S7 has snapdragon's hardware setup. That's why i am interested cause my G9300 also has snapdragon's hardware though it Chinese model. I know i can't flash exynos firmware in snapdragon's model because its completely different hardware setup.
So i wanted to know did anybody can successfully changed their G9300(Chinese) firmware with any US firmware? If did then what's the process? Or how can i replace it? Is there any way to do that without ODIN like with 'dongle' or 'magic flash box'? These are my queries.
Imran5320xm said:
i saw some user changed their S7's G930A or G930V firmware with G930U firmware because of all the US model of S7 has snapdragon's hardware setup. That's why i am interested cause my G9300 also has snapdragon's hardware though it Chinese model. I know i can't flash exynos firmware in snapdragon's model because its completely different hardware setup.
So i wanted to know did anybody can successfully changed their G9300(Chinese) firmware with any US firmware? If did then what's the process? Or how can i replace it? Is there any way to do that without ODIN like with 'dongle' or 'magic flash box'? These are my queries.
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I already explained, only 1-2 devices have other model firmwares that are compatible, yours is not one of them, nothing to do with hte snapdragon hardware, bootloader etc is different and will BRICK
See here for TWRP and try custom / root to get Google services
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...gon/recovery-official-twrp-galaxy-s7-t3458579
*Detection* said:
I already explained, only 1-2 devices have other model firmwares that are compatible, yours is not one of them, nothing to do with hte snapdragon hardware, bootloader etc is different and will BRICK
See here for TWRP and try custom / root to get Google services
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...gon/recovery-official-twrp-galaxy-s7-t3458579
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Thanks a lot Sir. You really helped me a lot. I have successfully unlocked the bootloader of my phone, rooted properly and installed TWRP :laugh: Hope i can now debloated it and can install google services and custom roms. Again many many thanks :good:
Imran5320xm said:
Thanks a lot Sir. You really helped me a lot. I have successfully unlocked the bootloader of my phone, rooted properly and installed TWRP :laugh: Hope i can now debloated it and can install google services and custom roms. Again many many thanks :good:
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:good:
Imran5320xm said:
I have bought a Samsung Galaxy S7 in China. It comes with Chinese firmware (has English language though) but mostly with Chinese software, bloatware and without Google play store. So it does not sync with Google, searches go through Baidu, I can't find and install most apps so it's essentially not very fun to use.
So i want to replace the firmware with any US firmware like G930A, G930U etc. I personally think its possible cause Chinese S7 has Snapdragon 820 chipset like US S7. So basically the hardware of Chinese & US variants of S7 are same.
Just i need a proper step by step guide or ODIN tutorial to make this change. I am really tired of Chinese apps and bloatware. So please guys help me to get ride out of this. Please.
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Flash with odin CSC-file from G9350 TGY region (Hong Kong) and other 3 file from your g9300 and you have play market.
stebr said:
Flash with odin CSC-file from G9350 TGY region (Hong Kong) and other 3 file from your g9300 and you have play market.
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Are you truly sure that we can flash with Hong Kong version (SM-G930FD) firware to our Open China version phones (SM-G9300)? I will try to flash depends on your sureness
I am kind of scared about knox, brick things etc.
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@stebr Are you truly sure that we can flash with Hong Kong version (SM-G930FD) firware to our Open China version phones (SM-G9300)? I will try to flash depends on your sureness
flash smg930s with smg930fd file through odin
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Hi,
I bought Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930S from the store which was converted into SM-G930FD as I was not having Korean sick apps installed in my mobile and there was no Korean logo of "BANDLTE" while switching off and switching on, when I saw my phone model name it was SM-G930FD and was supporting dual sim both had a same IMEI. But when I restarted my mobile after getting home phone got locked with this message "Custom Binary Blocked By FRP Lock" so decided to got into boot menu there I saw SMG930S written so i flashed mobile with SKT Korean firmware of smg930s but when I installed it I got tons of Korean apps and getting "BANDLTE" logo while switching off and on my phone I lost that Samsung Original logo which I had when my phone was converted into smg930fd. Now I want to switch back to Smg930fd settings/firmware so get rid of these Korean apps and Model to be appear as SMG930FD as the back of my Samsung Galaxy s7 glass has a phone model SMG930FD. I don't know Shopkeeper scammed me or what I told him I wanted to buy SMG930FD but he gave me this converted phone Kindly help me to get back to SMG930FD firmware/settings
stebr said:
Flash with odin CSC-file from G9350 TGY region (Hong Kong) and other 3 file from your g9300 and you have play market.
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I got a surprise with not working cell data after that and finally got back to open China csc.
ol_st said:
I got a surprise with not working cell data after that and finally got back to open China csc.
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The same experience... If you are not on Oreo, I advice you to stay on Nougat or even Marshmallow.
Although this post has been posted for a long time but I still want to ask you that how did you get the g9300 device rooted properly?
One relative bought me a Samsung Note 10 from China. It's a very beautiful phone. However, it doesn't have Google Play Store, worst of all, the default search engine and location service is Baidu.
It seems the Chinese version of Note 10 has same Model number and specs to the ones for Hong Kong and Taiwan, so I tried flash the TGY and BRI firmware with Odin, but both failed when flashing "system.img.ext". Thanks for goodness, I was able to revive the phone with Odin by flashing it back with CHC chinese firmware.
Did I missed some important steps? Or is it possible to flash China SM-N9700 (CHC) with Hong Kong (TGY) / Taiwan (BRI) ROM?
Any advise is appreciated!
Thanks
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaahoooo!
Figured it our myself. It worked !!!!
The Chinese version of Samsung SM-N9700 is actually identical to Hong Kong / Taiwan version.
Here are the tips to rebrand it to Taiwan or Hong Kong version.
1. Download the official firmware of N9700 for Taiwan or Hong Kong (must be higher or same version of your device)
2. Boot into download mode
3. Use Odin to refresh, there are two CSC files in the firmware package, make sure to use the CSC_* file, DO NOT use the HOME_CSC* file it will cause failure on system.img.ext4 flash. Using the simple CSC_ file will wipe everything off your phone and put the phone back to the true factory state, make sure you backup your stuff if you want to keep anything on the device.
4. Enjoy the beautiful Note 10 with Google Play Store installed ))
!!! Warning, do not flash if you don't understand what I am talking about above!!!
Do you know if it's possible to install Android 10 beta on it ? Thanks
I have a n9700 HK me too
actupsp said:
Do you know if it's possible to install Android 10 beta on it ? Thanks
I have a n9700 HK me too
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I don't think there is Android 10 BETA for N9700 model yet.
Personally I have no interest to test the BETA even if it become available.
yeekli said:
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaahoooo!
Figured it our myself. It worked !!!!
The Chinese version of Samsung SM-N9700 is actually identical to Hong Kong / Taiwan version.
Here are the tips to rebrand it to Taiwan or Hong Kong version.
1. Download the official firmware of N9700 for Taiwan or Hong Kong (must be higher or same version of your device)
2. Boot into download mode
3. Use Odin to refresh, there are two CSC files in the firmware package, make sure to use the CSC_* file, DO NOT use the HOME_CSC* file it will cause failure on system.img.ext4 flash. Using the simple CSC_ file will wipe everything off your phone and put the phone back to the true factory state, make sure you backup your stuff if you want to keep anything on the device.
4. Enjoy the beautiful Note 10 with Google Play Store installed ))
!!! Warning, do not flash if you don't understand what I am talking about above!!!
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Guess that your Chinese version is equipped with 5G. How does the change in firmware affect this? Is 5G still available after flashing?
two5boy said:
Guess that your Chinese version is equipped with 5G. How does the change in firmware affect this? Is 5G still available after flashing?
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No idea, there won't be 5G coverage in my city for at least a couple of years, by that time, the Note 10 will be definitely retired.
yeekli said:
No idea, there won't be 5G coverage in my city for at least a couple of years, by that time, the Note 10 will be definitely retired.
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OK. Thanks. Trust that HK firmware won't have 5G.
Hi. I have the s10 plus smg9750 china version. I want to flash the Hong Kong firmware. Do i just flash the CSC for the latest Hong Kong version (which is the same version as my china version) or do I flash BL, AP etc? Can u give me a step by step approach to change my Chinese version to hong kong. I keep getting fail on Odin. Thanks