Hi all,
I bought a samsung S7 G930F (Checked with Phone INFO app) recently online which I regret.
My firmware's CSC Code is XFV (South Africa) and I have bloatware / bootscreen for Vodacom South Africa.
I live in New Zealand and was wondering if I could change the firmware to my country's firmware i.e. NZC or TNZ without rooting the phone and keeping original.
I have done some research and have read that I can use Odin software to change the firmware, but want to verify this with someone who knows what they are doing.
Thank you ,
Doi
yes you should be able to to it with odin.
and if you want to download the firmware without speed limit use program called samfirm https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
wojtek_sieroocki said:
yes you should be able to to it with odin.
and if you want to download the firmware without speed limit use program called samfirm https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
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thank you, is this safe to do and won't void warranty / permanently root the phone?
doimon said:
thank you, is this safe to do and won't void warranty / permanently root the phone?
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You are installing it officially, so no warranty void, Knox 0x1 etc...
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My S7 has branded 6.0.1 firmware (PRT), can I flash non-branded (XEO) over without tripping Knox and losing my apps?
Also, are modems carrier-specific, or can I just use stock? (I understand that this is "CSC flashing")
Stasheck said:
My S7 has branded 6.0.1 firmware (PRT), can I flash non-branded (XEO) over without tripping Knox and losing my apps?
Also, are modems carrier-specific, or can I just use stock? (I understand that this is "CSC flashing")
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Hi mate
Yes you can , as long as is official firmware there is no risk of tripping knox , most of times there is no problem using the modem from a different firmware ( other country) i am in Panama and i have a UK firmware, working fine
CSC is what it tells the firmware what country or carrier you are using , it will enable a specific set of features design for that country or carrier , like VoLTE , OTA..
If you do not want to lose your apps or configurations you must use the home_csc file not the CSC file AND must be the home_csc from the same CSC that you have in your phone right now , PRT , so first download a firmware from your country, extract the home_csc from that firmware , discard the rest now download the firmware from XEO and flash CP , BL and AP with the home_csc file you had from your country firmware.....tat way you keep all your apps and configurations
Anyone who owns G930F and didn't have VoLTE or WiFi calling enabled on Nougat firmware BUT managed to get it working afterdoing "x" please share how to do it.
I'm tired of waiting for my Network to release the firmware...
Step by step guide would be welcome
My service provider supports both techs.
thundastruck said:
Anyone who owns G930F and didn't have VoLTE or WiFi calling enabled BUT managed to get it working afterdoing "x" please share how to do it.
I'm tired of waiting for my Network to release the firmware...
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First and most important ....does your carrier offer those options?
MAX 404 said:
First and most important ....does your carrier offer those options?
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Of course they do! :good:
Basically just want to know what would happen if I flashed carrier branded csc only with Odin.
E.g. would my phone refuse to boot, would my phone be carrier branded if it succesfully boots, trip Knox, etc...
Any info welcome - tired of googling the answers or searching XDA forum for answers.
thundastruck said:
Basically just want to know what would happen if I flashed carrier branded csc only with Odin.
E.g. would my phone refuse to boot, would my phone be carrier branded if it succesfully boots, trip Knox, etc...
Any info welcome - tired of googling the answers or searching XDA forum for answers.
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Might have some carrier preinstalled crap but it won't trip KNOX nor prevent the phone from booting
thundastruck said:
Basically just want to know what would happen if I flashed carrier branded csc only with Odin.
E.g. would my phone refuse to boot, would my phone be carrier branded if it succesfully boots, trip Knox, etc...
Any info welcome - tired of googling the answers or searching XDA forum for answers.
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Hi mate,,,,
Some more info would help , like what firmware /CSC you have now and what firmware carriers CSC you need....
Anyhow you may find this interesting, check here
MAX 404 said:
First and most important ....does your carrier offer those options?
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MAX 404 said:
Hi mate,,,,
Some more info would help , like what firmware /CSC you have now and what firmware carriers CSC you need....
Anyhow you may find this interesting, check here
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That answered some of my questions, thanks.
Please see screenshot for my mutiCSC firmware. I am running Android 7 but haven't changed CSC since I got the phone in December 2016. I got it with Marshmallow on it. Everytime I upgrade firmware with Odin I select Home CSC so my CSC never changes.
Since the solution is in the CSC (afaik), which CSC do you recommend I flash with Odin? I understand how to flash with Odin if CSC not in my multiCSC firmware (tick re-partition, etc...)
My home network is Vodafone (CSC is XVF which is not part of my CSC).
thundastruck said:
That answered some of my questions, thanks.
Please see screenshot for my mutiCSC firmware. I am running Android 7 but haven't changed CSC since I got the phone in December 2016. I got it with Marshmallow on it. Everytime I upgrade firmware with Odin I select Home CSC so my CSC never changes.
Since the solution is in the CSC (afaik), which CSC do you recommend I flash with Odin? I understand how to flash with Odin if CSC not in my multiCSC firmware (tick re-partition, etc...)
My home network is Vodafone (CSC is XVF which is not part of my CSC).
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If i got it right you are not root, right? if you are root there are other ways....
Yes you need the right CSC to make it work , in this case Vodafone XFV.
When you change to a different CSC is recommended to check re partition to adjust to the possible change in partitions
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930F/XFV/download/G930FXXU1DQD2/131635/
Download the firmware and extract the correct CSC from it , if you do not want all the vodafone stuff you could download and unbranded firmware and use the BL ,CP , AP from it and the CSC (XFV) from Vodafone and flash it all together
BACK UP FIRST .......
MAX 404 said:
If i got it right you are not root, right? if you are root there are other ways....
Yes you need the right CSC to make it work , in this case Vodafone XFV.
When you change to a different CSC is recommended to check re partition to adjust to the possible change in partitions
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930F/XFV/download/G930FXXU1DQD2/131635/
Download the firmware and extract the correct CSC from it , if you do not want all the vodafone stuff you could download and unbranded firmware and use the BL ,CP , AP from it and the CSC (XFV) from Vodafone and flash it all together
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Yes, no root (for now). Will only root in a year when I get my upgrade on my contract.
Thanks, you basically confirmed what I suspected. Just needed a Jedi to point that out so I have peace of mind. I shall report back... :highfive: :good:
thundastruck said:
Yes, no root (for now). Will only root in a year when I get my upgrade on my contract.
Thanks, you basically confirmed what I suspected. Just needed a Jedi to point that out so I have peace of mind. I shall report back... :highfive: :good:
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No problem mate.
Let us know how it goes
Hello fellas,
I have just flashed latest stock firmware, and couldn't help noticing there was no Samsung Pay or Android Pay app.
When attempting to access both items through Google Play Store, it says my device is not compatible with the version available. How come this is possible? I can't think that the S7 has been outed of Samsung Pay, there has to be something else.
Could it be a problem with the CSC? My region code is ARO (Argentina Unbranded), but after checking the app Phone Info, I have realized that the CSC Installed belongs to TTT (Trinidad y Tobago) and not my region. This always happen when flashing CSC, since it's a multi-CSC, it randomly selects a region. If anyone knows a way of flashing the proper CSC through ODIN, that would be awesome.
Thanks!
hemp_invader said:
Hello fellas,
I have just flashed latest stock firmware, and couldn't help noticing there was no Samsung Pay or Android Pay app.
When attempting to access both items through Google Play Store, it says my device is not compatible with the version available. How come this is possible? I can't think that the S7 has been outed of Samsung Pay, there has to be something else.
Could it be a problem with the CSC? My region code is ARO (Argentina Unbranded), but after checking the app Phone Info, I have realized that the CSC Installed belongs to TTT (Trinidad y Tobago) and not my region. This always happen when flashing CSC, since it's a multi-CSC, it randomly selects a region. If anyone knows a way of flashing the proper CSC through ODIN, that would be awesome.
Thanks!
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Hi
Download the firmware you want, extract BL , CP and AP , now download the firmware for you country /carrier , extract from it the CSC file
not home_csc , and flash the BL , CP, AP from the first firmware with the CSC from your country
BAckup this will factory reset your phone
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Download the firmware you want, extract BL , CP and AP , now download the firmware for you country /carrier , extract from it the CSC file
not home_csc , and flash the BL , CP, AP from the first firmware with the CSC from your country
BAckup this will factory reset your phone
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Thanks for replying.
The firmware I want is the one that comes with the ARO package, the problem is that such package also includes a multi-country CSC. Among those there is this ARO region I'm needing. My device is Unbranded, I won't install a CSC from a carrier.
Also, I don't have root and I'm not planning to have it either.
hemp_invader said:
Thanks for replying.
The firmware I want is the one that comes with the ARO package, the problem is that such package also includes a multi-country CSC. Among those there is this ARO region I'm needing. My device is Unbranded, I won't install a CSC from a carrier.
Also, I don't have root and I'm not planning to have it either.
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Hi
Sorry I read your first post again
Samsung Pay will not work again after you root your phone , if knox is set 0x1 there is no chance to make it work
Android pay is possible if knox is set but firmware is official ( no root) and if the flashed firmware (CSC) has that option
Is ARO part of the multi CSC you flashed with TTT?
You need a CSC that has Android pay , do you remember what CSC you had when it worked?
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Sorry I read your first post again
Samsung Pay will not work again after you root your phone , if knox is set 0x1 there is no chance to make it work
Android pay is possible if knox is set but firmware is official ( no root) and if the flashed firmware (CSC) has that option
Is ARO part of the multi CSC you flashed with TTT?
You need a CSC that has Android pay , do you remember what CSC you had when it worked?
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BTU. I will try that one. Thanks mate!
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BTU. I will try that one. Thanks mate!
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BTU (UK) i think it works , if your carrier at home offers the service you can flash any unbranded firmware (BL, CP andAP) with the CSC from your carrier
That way you can have unbranded firmware plus you carrier CSC
Magisk fakes 0x0 doesn't it?
Beanvee7 said:
Magisk fakes 0x0 doesn't it?
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yes , magisk hides from android SU detection but samsung pay also looks for knox 0 x 1 ....if you are or were rooted SP will not work
Beanvee7 said:
Magisk fakes 0x0 doesn't it?
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Yes it does, but some additional kernel modifications are still required for Knox to work. So stock firmware isn't fooled. Most custom s7 kernels have them though.
Hi guys i bought a galaxy s22 ultra (S908E/DS) and i saw it now the the csc is for Arab country. i live in Bosnia (Europe) is there any way to change the csc to eux? thansk for infos
I guess you bought device is snapdragon and you needs a CSC which available on;y on exynos. If there is no issue with network then better keep as it is.
Alternatively try flashing HOME_CSC file from stock firmware of EUX, most likely it may get block by odin. In this case only way is to root device and force install EUX CSC, again I don't recommend it if their is no valid reason to change.
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I guess you bought device is snapdragon and you needs a CSC which available on;y on exynos. If there is no issue with network then better keep as it is.
Alternatively try flashing HOME_CSC file from stock firmware of EUX, most likely it may get block by odin. In this case only way is to root device and force install EUX CSC, again I don't recommend it if their is no valid reason to change.
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yes its a snapdragon model. i have no problems with network yet shoudl i try over odin to flash the whole firmware or just the home csc file? is there any chance to brick the phone because its a snapdragon variant? i ask because of OTA updates?
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yes its a snapdragon model. i have no problems with network yet shoudl i try over odin to flash the whole firmware or just the home csc file? is there any chance to brick the phone because its a snapdragon variant? i ask because of OTA updates?
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If you are looking for OTA, you never get Exynos OTA on Snapdragon.
You can not flash full firmware, I'd suggest to flash standalone CSC file in case you have network issue. If you have everything working related to network, I strogly suggest to NOT to mess up. Still you will get OTA when you have new update for arab country.
why i cant flash the full firmware? is it because its a snapdragon or something else? can i mess up my phone when trying to flash the csc via odin and download mode?
Hello. XDA is my last resort. I bought a new phone from Amazon and setting it up I saw it was with Poland Service Provider but Samsung Pay isn't available there, I would like to change it to ITV (Italy), I've tried to flash the ITV files downloading the zip file from sammobile (Idk if is the right place though) and flashing the files but with no results. Could you please help me to solve this WITHOUT tripping knox, defeating the purpose of doing all this? Currently my Service provider software version is: SAOMC_SM-G781B_OXM_XEO_12_0008 XEO/XEO,XEO/EUX/XEO and XEO is Poland Thanks!
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Hello. XDA is my last resort. I bought a new phone from Amazon and setting it up I saw it was with Poland Service Provider but Samsung Pay isn't available there, I would like to change it to ITV (Italy), I've tried to flash the ITV files downloading the zip file from sammobile (Idk if is the right place though) and flashing the files but with no results. Could you please help me to solve this WITHOUT tripping knox, defeating the purpose of doing all this? Currently my Service provider software version is: SAOMC_SM-G781B_OXM_XEO_12_0008 XEO/XEO,XEO/EUX/XEO and XEO is Poland Thanks!
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I would suggest to take it to official Samsung service. They have tools that can change that easily without tripping Knox.
Fytdyh said:
I would suggest to take it to official Samsung service. They have tools that can change that easily without tripping Knox.
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So there's no way to do it with odin?
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So there's no way to do it with odin?
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There always is a way. But given that you don't want to risk triggering Knox, I suggest you just take it to service. the way Knox is build, once is triggered you can't fix it to the former state.
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There always is a way. But given that you don't want to risk triggering Knox, I suggest you just take it to service. the way Knox is build, once is triggered you can't fix it to the former state.
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Could you please share the risky way? Isn't flashing the ITV firmware (5 files) enough?
So, you flashed those 5 files. What error did you get ?
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So, you flashed those 5 files. What error did you get ?
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Ops i didn't see this message, sorry.
I didn't get an error. From the instructions:
- Add the firmware files to their designated slots (AP in AP, BL in BL, CP in CP, HOME_CSC in CSC). Do not tick any extra boxes. The only options to be ticked are F. Reset Time and Auto-Reboot.
I did that and the phone did reboot normally but didn't change anything, i still have XEO/XEO/XEO instead of ITV so looks like it didn't fail but failed? I don't know
I'm in a similar situation in the US. I had converted to TMobile variant from Samsung Unlocked U1 --> U about a year ago when TMobile was the only. I went through a lot of trouble getting the TMB to stick, now I tried go back to U1 version because I am trading in to Samsung, but I still have TMobile as the software provider version - not sure if this is something Samsung would reject tradein for