Hi folks,
I'm using SM-G950FD. I have not received software updates in recent time. I'm still having August security patch but when I checked in Sam mobile according to my region, October update is out. Therefore, I thought of updating the firmware using ODIN. But I'm having certain doubts as following;
How to select the correct region and firmware from Sam mobiles? (I live in Sri Lanka but should I install firmware according to the country or if not how?)
Are there any alternatives to Sam mobile because the downloading speed limit is considerably slow.
Please help me to proceed further. Thanks in advance.
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I bought a P6800 in Kazakhstan. I have no idea which region it originally came from - its in a bog standard Samsung pack with English documentation and no regional labels or languages evident.
The P6800 is on Android 3.2.
I have tried to make it update software (by wifi and 3G) in Kazakhstan, Russia, UK, Denmark & Spain so far.
Each time, after the "connecting to server" dialogue, it returns "no update available".
KIES/internet doesn't indicate an available update either.
Any idea what Android it should be updating to, and/or if there is any region specific issue?
This is the data listed under "about device":
Baseband version:
P6800XXLA3
Kernel version:
2.6.36-P6800XXLA4-CL616407
[email protected]#3 SMP PREEMPT Thu Jan 5 21:02:55 KST 2012
Build number:
HTJ85B P6800XXLA4
if i'm not mistaken... its either from portugal or rusia firmware...
anyway you can download the latest firmware which is Ice Cream Sandwich from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469635
and learn how to update your device via Odin software.
oh... one more thing... you can actually use any region firmware on your device
Update availability is determined by csc code not by country you attempt to update from. You can always update via odin if you want ICS and it isn't available for your tablet, there are plenty of guides around on how to do this just search the forums.
If you want to check your csc open phone app and dial *#1234#
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wc74 said:
Update availability is determined by csc code not by country you attempt to update from. You can always update via odin if you want ICS and it isn't available for your tablet, there are plenty of guides around on how to do this just search the forums.
If you want to check your csc open phone app and dial *#1234#
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The *#1234# does not work; gives "connection problem of invalid MMI code" (the phone app works fine otherwise)
Kies reports: "your device does not support software upgrading via Kies".
Kies shows the firmware version as: PDA:LA4 / PHONE:LA3 / CSC:KL1 (XSG)
Seems strange that there is no official Samsung way to update other than by using a third-party app such as Odin.
your CSC is XSG = United Arab Emirates...
Kies can only upgrade via region... as the smart software detected that you are not in the support region... that's why it report you dont have any software update.
so go and read my last post and download the firmware from that site and use odin to update...
btw... odin is not a 3rd party software... it is a maintenance software leak by samsung staff.
Code:
Odin was software that was first leaked back a couple years ago from Samsung. Samsung uses or used it to "flash" or "install" firmware/os/kernels/radio's onto the devices. Samsung still uses it or a form of it in certain releases as a Window's Upgrade Tool as its been known. Its still basically old Odin underneath a custom Window's UI skin.
Better stick to Honeycomb...
I made the mistake to update my P6800 to ICS with the result that I have endless troubles with WiFi now. I contacted the local Samsung Service Center and on monday I will be there to downgrade again and get back usable WiFi again. Looks like Samsung is not willing to fix the broken WiFi Stack in ICS on the Tab 7.7...
you can use ics but using HC modem files... you need to extract modem.bin files from HC firmware and flash it with odin.
No wifi probs for me on ICS
friedje said:
No wifi probs for me on ICS
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Me either. You are better off giving ICS a try, the performance improvement alone is worthwhile. If you happen to have wifi problems you can always downgrade to HC.
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Hi there:
For people intending to upgrade their GTN8000 bought from a region other than Germany to the officially released 4.1.1 JB, From what I have read i just concluded the following :
1- the only way to do the upgrade is via Odin
2- after performing the upgrade you won't be able to receive any new updates OTA or via Kies.. The only way for any future update will be only via Odin.
3-after getting the upgrade you won't be able to sign with your Samsung account because it's linked to your region
My questions areb
1- is that true?
2- and if all that happened, do we have any smart ways to overcome other than to wait for our region release?
Appreciate your replies mates
Me and hundreds of more people are awaiting for some clear advices.
You won't get ota, butt when the jb update comes out for your region just flash it with odin and you'll have ota again.
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drsayed_958 said:
Hi there:
For people intending to upgrade their GTN8000 bought from a region other than Germany to the officially released 4.1.1 JB, From what I have read i just concluded the following :
1- the only way to do the upgrade is via Odin
2- after performing the upgrade you won't be able to receive any new updates OTA or via Kies.. The only way for any future update will be only via Odin.
3-after getting the upgrade you won't be able to sign with your Samsung account because it's linked to your region
My questions areb
1- is that true?
2- and if all that happened, do we have any smart ways to overcome other than to wait for our region release?
Appreciate your replies mates
Me and hundreds of more people are awaiting for some clear advices.
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You can always update with odin and reset your csc to Germany by opening phone app and typing *#272*imei# resetting csc should make your Note believe it is from Germany and should allow updating via kies. WORD OF WARNING resetting your csc will wipe apps and data.
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Just received an unbranded new 920F that is on C0I9 firmware and appears to be from the UAE. Sammobile shows a QOLK from TIM Italy dated Jan 4 2016.
What is the latest firmware I need without getting carrier specific bloat installed (if possible). I don't want UAE firmware.
Thanks!
hi my friend ,
well you can still install the "COK5" from "France XEF" (latest build) , it's the best release and i use it
hope you find what your searching
cheers
ryan42680 said:
hi my friend ,
well you can still install the "COK5" from "France XEF" (latest build) , it's the best release and i use it
hope you find what your searching
cheers
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Thanks.. Is this branded to a French network with boot logo and bloatware? I'm so confused with with these international versions. Also, how will future updates be delivered? I'm on AT&T.
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Thanks.. Is this branded to a French network with boot logo and bloatware? I'm so confused with with these international versions. Also, how will future updates be delivered? I'm on AT&T.
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Hi. Yeah...I'm using international versions now as well. You can get updates via Kies...but I've noticed some regions get updates faster and at different times. I've found just keep track of unbranded and Odin them when u feel like upgrading. My phone was originally UAE...I just turned it into DDE (German) OK2 firmware. Runs great....ZERO bloat. It's awesome. I'm on TMO
France XEF gets fast updates trust me, and about bloadtwares it's good enough for me so is for u i hope, and no special boot logo only the original
cheers
I am unable to flash any firmware with odin without error, can you help?
Hello, I have a problem with my SGS8 + (G955F), unfortunately I'm not the first owner ... I have FW 7.0 (G955FXXU1AQDD) .. and I did not get any OTA updates, manual check: The system is up to date. When I check sammobile 8.0 is for all countries.
Does anyone have a similar problem? My cellphone is not branding. Is some way to fix without using odin?
Thanks for any information and answer
// sorry for my English
hajtrak said:
Hello, I have a problem with my SGS8 + (G955F), unfortunately I'm not the first owner ... I have FW 7.0 (G955FXXU1AQDD) .. and I did not get any OTA updates, manual check: The system is up to date. When I check sammobile 8.0 is for all countries.
Does anyone have a similar problem? My cellphone is not branding. Is some way to fix without using odin?
Thanks for any information and answer
// sorry for my English
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Try using smart switch or Kies 3
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i flash via odin with csc not wipe data .. work fine and ota security patch arrived
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Hello,
I have not received any software update on my GW4 LTE since Nov 2021. My current software version is R875FXXU1DUJA.
When i contacted samsung support, they told that i will get it once a new update is released. But i have not got any update till now.
But on this forum, i see that a couple of updates are released in 2022 in other countries.
Can somebody confirm the latest software version of GW4 LTE in India?
Check FULL details about your Firmware...
Easiest way to enter Code:
*#1234#
According to my knowledge that INU is CSC for India:
http://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/INU/SM-R875F/version.xml
R875FXXU1FVC8/R875FOXX1FVC8/R875FXXU1FVC8
FVC8 is latest for Region OXX...
Notify Update
We can try to identify your ACTIVE CSC...
Best Regards
adfree said:
Check FULL details about your Firmware...
Easiest way to enter Code:
*#1234#
According to my knowledge that INU is CSC for India:
http://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/INU/SM-R875F/version.xml
R875FXXU1FVC8/R875FOXX1FVC8/R875FXXU1FVC8
FVC8 is latest for Region OXX...
Notify Update
We can try to identify your ACTIVE CSC...
Best Regards
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@adfree I changed CSC from INU to MEA by dialing *#272*IMEI# to enable Samsung Pay app.
I refer the guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...gions-may-work-on-non-samsung-phones.4338385/
Is there any way i can start receive software updates?
Can Samsung support help in it?