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Hi,
I am getting somewhat unhappy with the lack of official updates for my unlocked SM-G920F (DBT) S6, which I bought from Amazon Germany. Looks like the UK variants have a much more recent BTU firmware dated January 2016, while mine is stuck with October 2015 update.
PhoneInfo shows the following:
Product code: SM-G920FZKADBT
Original CSC: DBT
Firmware's CSC: DBT
Active CSC: DBT
Bootloader: G920FXXU3COI9
PDA: G920FXXU3COI9
CSC: G920FDBT3COI6
Baseband: G920FXXU3COI9
Would it be possible for me to flash the latest official BTU firmware without tripping Knox?
Many thanks for your comments!
Yes.
Sendt fra min SM-G920F med Tapatalk
Many thanks for your response! This is a good news
Do I need to change CSC somehow, or would it be sufficient to just flash the latest BTU firmware with Odin?
kzakhar said:
Many thanks for your response! This is a good news
Do I need to change CSC somehow, or would it be sufficient to just flash the latest BTU firmware with Odin?
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Switching is not going to help you as the BTU version is just as old as the DBT version. COI9 is the latest release for both countries.
You will have no benefit by switching to BTU.
It seems that since October, Samsung has only updated the carrier versions of their builds and not the Open/carrier independent versions.
There is one notable exception, which is the NEE version for Denmark/Sweden. This at least has the security updates dated Dec. 1 and is, aside from Marshmallow, the best you can do for the SM-G920F.
What I did was just flash NEE on top of the existing firmware (in my case BTU). That provides a mixed CSC version for the time being but can be healed by flashing BTU again, when Samsung finally comes out with a new firmware.
What I would recommend for you to do is to complain with Samsung. I have emailed them and made it clear that they promised monthly security updates in August 2015. Their promise is what prompted me to purchase the Samsung S6 in September. After the purchase, they delivered exactly one monthly update for it, then 4 months of delivering nothing.
They have not kept their promise and I suggest you (and everyone else who is upset by this) let them know. In my case I have also asked them for a return of the phone.
This is also something I will now attempt to initiate through my dealer.
Cave_diver said:
Switching is not going to help you as the BTU version is just as old as the DBT version. COI9 is the latest release for both countries.
You will have no benefit by switching to BTU.
It seems that since October, Samsung has only updated the carrier versions of their builds and not the Open/carrier independent versions.
There is one notable exception, which is the NEE version for Denmark/Sweden. This at least has the security updates dated Dec. 1 and is, aside from Marshmallow, the best you can do for the SM-G920F.
What I did was just flash NEE on top of the existing firmware (in my case BTU). That provides a mixed CSC version for the time being but can be healed by flashing BTU again, when Samsung finally comes out with a new firmware.
What I would recommend for you to do is to complain with Samsung. I have emailed them and made it clear that they promised monthly security updates in August 2015. Their promise is what prompted me to purchase the Samsung S6 in September. After the purchase, they delivered exactly one monthly update for it, then 4 months of delivering nothing.
They have not kept their promise and I suggest you (and everyone else who is upset by this) let them know. In my case I have also asked them for a return of the phone.
This is also something I will now attempt to initiate through my dealer.
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You are right, the latest BTU is the same G920FXXU3COI9 :|
I already complained to Samsung twice, the last time was yesterday, but they were not forthcoming. I also bought the device hoping for the monthly updates, but didn't get any since October 2015.
And it's only going to get worst for updates as they be very few & far between for the S6 this year once the S7 is launched.
Yeah, this is kinda sad.
kzakhar said:
You are right, the latest BTU is the same G920FXXU3COI9 :|
I already complained to Samsung twice, the last time was yesterday, but they were not forthcoming. I also bought the device hoping for the monthly updates, but didn't get any since October 2015.
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Quite honestly the S6 is the best phone I've ever used and I would love to keep it. But the update policy, especially considering the promise Samsung made, is not acceptable. I'll keep you updated on my attempts at returning it.
Cave_diver said:
Quite honestly the S6 is the best phone I've ever used and I would love to keep it. But the update policy, especially considering the promise Samsung made, is not acceptable. I'll keep you updated on my attempts at returning it.
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Thanks! I thought about returning mine, but won't even try: it's easily one of the best phones for the money, the only alternative for me would be an iPhone 6/6s, and I'm not prepared to go that route
hey, of course you can flash btu firmware on german handset. that's what i always do after buying samsung's phone. it's the cleanest one with no bloat.
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I just received a response from Samsung basically telling me to f*ck off and contact a local repair shop. Sent them the following:
Hi,
Many thanks for your response! Unfortunately, my location (Cyprus) is not on the list. Moreover, I own a factory unlocked and carrier-independent EU version sourced from Germany (DBT), which does not depend on the local carriers.
As far as I can see, the latest update for Galaxy S6 (DBT), as well as for the UK unlocked and unbranded version of Galaxy S6 (BTU), is G920FXXU3COI9, dated October and September 2015 respectively - I checked Sammobile, XDA forums and other Internet resources to verify this. My understanding is that no further updates have been released to the aforementioned unlocked and unbranded EU versions, either DBT or BTU, thus my question is: where are the November 2015, December 2015 and January 2016 security updates promised by Samsung and "released" on paper?
I bought the device based on the promise that it would get frequent security updates, only to face another letdown by Samsung. I would appreciate an explanation and an estimate of when the above updates will become available to my device.
Thanks!
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Let's see how it goes.
Hi i have a galaxy s7 SM-G930F with build G930FXXU1APB6 and its still on feb security patch. I din't get march security update till now,i live in us. Can somebody help me out!!
I'm in the same situation. Samsung hasn't rolled them out to all regions yet so we have to wait.
Ditto
Delivered by my Silver SM-G930F.
CafeKampuchia said:
I'm in the same situation. Samsung hasn't rolled them out to all regions yet so we have to wait.
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Oh Thanks for the reply! But actually the international versions should get the update first right? and by the way r u in usa?
AnupBhimineni said:
Oh Thanks for the reply! But actually the international versions should get the update first right? and by the way r u in usa?
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I have an international device. It's still on February, some US devices are on April already.
CafeKampuchia said:
I have an international device. It's still on February, some US devices are on April already.
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Yes u were right! some us devices are on april update!!!
Im on PB6 too. Samsung should release the next update with april security patch within the next few weeks
Does the location and language settings used for initial setup has anything to do with the delay of the updates? Just curious to know, where do guys get the International version in USA?
Krust4 said:
Does the location and language settings used for initial setup has anything to do with the delay of the updates? Just curious to know, where do guys get the International version in USA?
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global version (930F) is available at swappa dot com, Best Buy, and B&H Photo/Video
Been on APB6 too on my G930F for a while. It's an international version I got from eBay, using it on prepaid. Initial language setup was set as united kingdom but I changed it to united States. I'm a bit jealous hearing other European origin variants got updates
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cdigga101 said:
Been on APB6 too on my G930F for a while. It's an international version I got from eBay, using it on prepaid. Initial language setup was set as united kingdom but I changed it to united States. I'm a bit jealous hearing other European origin variants got updates
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G930FD here. Duos version. Didn't expect the updates to be so quick. Already on April patch. While my Duos G4 isn't getting quick updates as promised by LG. LG only gives priority in updates only for the International(Single SIM) version. But Sammy's case is quite unexpected.
Ditto here, but still on PB4 / Feb patch. (G930F)
I've only had it a few days, but this is the only reason I got this one over the carrier variant. Meanwhile T-Mobile and Verizon have already released updates with the April patch.
Lovely! ....
krust4 said:
does the location and language settings used for initial setup has anything to do with the delay of the updates? Just curious to know, where do guys get the international version in usa?
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mostly on ebay and amazon!
Did any one with international variant(SM-930F) got april security patch ???
Not yet, at least for me. I'm still on march (03.01.) security patch, APC8 build int version...
Kemby13 said:
Not yet, at least for me. I'm still on march (03.01.) security patch, APC8 build int version...
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Mind if I ask where you are located, roughly? Still on the Feb PB4 patch here with no signs of an update no matter what I do...
edit: nevermind, maybe I should look under your name
Hi everybody, as soon as i bought XZP in the US, i knew i wanted to use the fingerprint, so i install central europe version. Since then i havent received any OTA patches. I am using AT&T in the US.
do you have the same problem?
Use the Xperia Companion to receive the latest firmware
I purchased mine from the UK so I would not have to flash anything. I received the July update late in July. I am still waiting for the August update and expect it to be late in August also. I am on AT&T.
HK international device in the US with the CE Europe Version Software. I have the July Security Patch, but not the August one.
I flashed the US one briefly, and I got the July and August out of the gate. Which made me question not only why, but which version is actually more secure. Because the EU and US both have different set of Security restraints put on devices that are stipulated by the goverment, (Or governing bodies)
I am on the August 1st one, I received an update yesterday morning. Also in the US and flashed the CE1 firmware.
My US version flashed to CE1 also got .120 recently.
And you are on AT&T network? I still have the 45.0.A.5.1 of June 1st
And are you on AT&T network? I still have the 45.0.A.5.1 of June 1st
I guess i will have to full re-image my phone with a brand new .120
ROM....
I did not get my July update until the last week of August. I still haven't received the August one.
Just got second hand S8 G950U ,but i found strange things when looking into device info there is G950USQS7DSK2 baseband and March 2019 security update ,but when i google it, the G950USQS7DSK2 is USA TMB region November security update, also if i looking deep with cpu-z app my CSC is TGY thats means Hongkong region,anyone know why it's happen, please suggest me to choose the correct version if i want to update to the latest pie 2020 update,
Thanks in advance
UPDATE with NOVEMBER Security Patch is out..
PDA/AP Version T865XXU4BTK2
Region DBT— Germany
Build Date 2020-11-08
SM T865 One UI 2.5 UPDATE with SEPTEMBER SECURITY PATCH IS NOW AVAILABLE ..
Right Now, its available ONLY FOR Germany and is available for download via Frija.
PDA/AP Version T865XXU4BTI1
CSC T865OXM4BTI1
MODEM/CP VersionT865XXU4BTI1
Region - DBT— Germany
Build Date 2020-09-01
Changelist 19479728
Can this be installed on the US version? I've been dying for 2.5 forever!
Yes you can unless ya device is carrier locked..
edit: sorry, wrong thread
i'm in UK and still stuck on the May security, has anyone in the uk actually received this yet?
walkerx said:
i'm in UK and still stuck on the May security, has anyone in the uk actually received this yet?
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Thats bad! Just checked and you are on the latest:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-tab-s6/firmware/SM-T865/BTU/
Im in Sweden, but I flashed in the German version that was released a month ago with OneUI 2.5 and wireless DEX. =)
walkerx said:
i'm in UK and still stuck on the May security, has anyone in the uk actually received this yet?
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Actually no one outside the Germany and Korea has received this update. And as usual there is no official information from Samsung.
Hi to update for the T860 which files do I need to extract and flash with oden
I am on custom rom
Thanks
Another update out yesterday for Germany (DBT). Still september patch though... Installing now =)
Im guessing that if this latest update is bugfree, they will release it to the rest of the world also.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-tab-s6/firmware/SM-T865/DBT/download/T865XXU4BTJ2/434201/
According to Samsung its not released in UK as its carrier dependent even if you purchased it through Samsung directly.
I have told them I'm not happy after being told will get regular updates and these are supposed to be every quarter at most.
Absolutely disgusting that purchasers are being treated like this still.
It doesn't support Volte, does it?
T865XXU3BTF2_ATO no update
Hi, I am a owner of an T865_ATO (Austria) T865XXU3BTF2 and no newer update is in sight. I`m on the 1.Mai 2020 Safty patch. What's wrong with samsung?
The tab T860 of my wife is on the 1. Juli 2020. Any infos about Samsung ?THX Wolf
Just received the update (Belgium)
OTA downloaded for UK T860 over the weekend.
UPDATE with Security Patch is out..
PDA/AP Version T865XXU4BTK2
Region DBT— Germany
Build Date 2020-11-08
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__Tab__S6__4G__/crjx/DBT/T865XXU4BTK2/T865OXM4BTK2/
I just got the November patch in Bahrain, we have XSG csc
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I have a T865 btw
I am skipping those updates...Waiting for Android 11 upgrade which starting to roll soon.
walkerx said:
According to Samsung its not released in UK as its carrier dependent even if you purchased it through Samsung directly.
I have told them I'm not happy after being told will get regular updates and these are supposed to be every quarter at most.
Absolutely disgusting that purchasers are being treated like this still.
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Just flash DBT with Odin! why wait for Samsung as all they are good for is taking the piss!