Hey peeps. Sammobile uploaded the first few 8.0 roms. Germany, France and few others. I have the SM-G955F bought from Greece, only used with a greek sim. Can I flash for example German or Nordic rom? Will I have problems with future updates or Knox?
No, you can't flash it. Due to samsung who had added a new compression which does not work with Odin. So Odin needs to be updated, or you have to use a workaround
You can flash with Odin work around, here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/discussion-oreo-final-t3746561
That process, for the One Plus 3, may give you some ideas how to do.
There's a workaround for flashing the new Odin files here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-crap-using-odin-t3748555
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Hi all,
I was recently given a Samsung Galaxy S Duos (GT-S7562) which was bought in China.
It already came a bit hacked, since it looks like the people selling it in China changed it a bit. It came with the Chinese baseband S7562ZCLK2, but PDA and CSC corresponded to a firmware from XSG region, which I think is United Arab Emirates. Thanks to this, it came with many languages, and not just English and Chinese, but, since it's quite a "Frankenstein", right now it won't be detected by Kies.
I have complete freedom to work on this phone, since I don't use it, so I was trying to get it flashable by Kies. Whenever I try to flash any non Chinese firmware via Odin, it errors out when trying to upload fat.bin. I've already read that is due to trying to flash a firmware from another region. But at least, I've managed to get the PDA I want.
Then, after examining the files on the firmware tar file (all the firmwares I've tried where downloaded from sammobile.com) I noticed that cache.img seemed to contain the CSC files, inside a file, called sec_csc.zip, which can be flashed using the stock recovery. Using that, I managed to change the CSC to DBT (Germany) and the PDA is now XXBMD6, also Germany.
The problem now is that Kies finally recognizes the phone, but will never find updates, since it still has the Chinese S7562ZCLK2 baseband.
The question is: is there any way I can get the correct baseband, which I think is S7562DBTBME1, so I can have Kies detect the phone 100% correctly and let me install the latest update on it?
Thanks in advance.
In case anyone has thought of it, I have already found this post, but the info is not applicable to the Galaxy S Duos:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658809
Hi all,
I'm actually using Arter's Back-to-Note with Arter kernel.
The device is an Italian WIND branded one over I flashed first the ITV firmware to get rid of bloatware, then the H3G one for better compatibility with my carrier network and in the end some custom roms.
Now, I'd like to update to Marshmallow but I don't know which version to flash through Odin.
At the moment, I'm thinking about the Italian Vodafone one, the French unbranded one or the Cyprus one.
The main doubts are:
- If I need a particular PIT file to flash these firmware;
-Which is the best firmware to flash?;
-Is possible to downgrade to Lollipop then?
Hi, i'm Italian also, and i have your same phone branded Wind.
- i don't think you need a particular PIT file, because if it was necessarily, Odin had to ask for it when you passed from the branded rom to the ITV one. (i did the same, without the PIT file, and everything went fine).
- if you flash the french one, the SpO2 measuration in SHealth will doesn't work, if you don't use it, you can flash this one or the Vodafone one (i chose these ones because are the most nearly cities)
- i had read that you can downgrade, but i am not sure, i haven't tried it yet. i'm updating to Marshmallow, only because i've tried all but my signal doesn't work, i don't really like the Marshmallow TouchWiz, if the signal it's not gonna start working, i will downgrade
Hello everyone
I was wondering if it's normal not to get ota updates after flashing other region firmware. I got a Galazy S7 and it came with Spanish ROM - I flashed the Italian one and now to do updates I need to use Odin all the times.
I did not flash any other files other than AP. Should I have replaced the CSC as well? Any other benefit?
Using Odin doesn't bother me, but it would be easier if the phone could do everything itself.
PS: I am actually thinking of flashing the UK version of Android N! Is it good?
Thanks foir your patience
Andrea
you should use all the files ap cp csc bl
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 everyone,
My impatient boyfriend wants to flash his New Zealand carrier branded S7 to the british BTU Oreo update.
It has been a long time since i've done any flashing work with odin and i've all but forgotten the method and what is involved besides downloading the btu update from sammobile.
So if someone can give me a Quick refresher, and if this is even doable without tripping knox/breaking secure folder - it would be Greatly appreciated!
Thanks! :good:
Instructions are literally all over the forum if you open a few threads
And amusingly underneath the download on sammobiles site too lol, although you need to add all 4 parts, not just AP
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/stock-uk-s7-bootloop-unrooted-help-t3789251
Flashing stock does not trip KNOX, only flashing custom