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[Urgent Q] Galaxy S3, Korean build, Chinese SW, bought in Indonesia. How to fix OTA?

Hello everyone,
>>> General explanation .. please skip to read about the real problem below if your time is limited:
I will start by saying that I am NOT a knowledgeable Android user. In fact my whole experience with android started 2 days ago when I bought a second-hand galaxy S3 phone to finally put an end to my struggle with my Blackberry.
My BB died and I was in a hurry to get another smartphone to keep track of my work-related emails while travelling. I decided to buy a used phone because i am currently travelling in Indonesia. I didn't want to buy a new phone that will get scratches the next day. I settled on the S3 as the price vs value was unmatched by any other phone. I did not check any tips or thoughts before buying the phone which was a mistake on my part and now I think i have a problem. Basically, I just want to have the stock rom provided by Samsung on my phone so I can download updates OTA. I am not interested in rooting and trying altered versions of Android as I am currently travelling and got no time to keep track of bug fixes, problems or manual updates.
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The Problem:
The system installed on the phone is Android 4.0.4. I wanted to update to JellyBean but when I tried to register the device for software updates, I kept getting "Processing Failed". I searched online and found several posts about the same issue explaining that the reason is mostly related to the CSC of the device (that was my introduction to the technical side of Android). Also, after further research, I found out that the system installed on my phone is Chinese while the build of the phone is Korean. I checked many posts regarding changing the CSC, rooting and unrooting, flashing to stock rom ....etc. However, after all that research, I am still confused on the right process to follow in order to revert to the original system where I can download updates OTA and I would really appreciate any type of help.
FACTS about the phone:
When I connect to Kies it shows that the device name is SHV-210k which is a Korean build. It also shows the CSC is ALFA which I couldn't find an interpretation for.
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When check the "Settings" >> "About Device", I get:
Model number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: Unknown
Kernal version: 3.0.15-808555-user
[email protected] #1
SMP PREMPT Tue Jul 10 20:47:55 KST
2012​
Build number: it's a link and as this is my first post I am not allowed to post links yet. You may see the link in the picture below.
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When I dial *#1234# I get to see the Firmware Version I get:
AP: I9300ZSALF5
CP:I9300ZSALFA
CSC: I9300ZSALFA
After doing some research, I found that ZS refers to the China/Honk Kong.
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When I dial *#9090# I get to the Service Mood. I choose: [2] Version Info >> [1] SW Version >> [3] All SW Versions. Then I get:
SW Ver : E210KKKLG3
Rf Cal Date : 20120703
Product Code:
Base SW Version : CMC221_MG10_C
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I also tried Root Checker to see if I have root access but it says I don't.
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I checked Sammobile for a stock rom. I entered the name of the device that Kies showed (SHV-E210K) and there is only one option for KTF mobile (a Korean service provider). The info of that option are:
Latest firmware info
SHV-E210K null
PDA: E210KKKUGML4
CSC: E210KKTTGML4
MODEM: E210KKKML3
Added: 2013-12-15
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Things I need to know:
Does my phone have a problem?
Is it possible to change the name of the device that Keis shows (SHV-E210K in this case)
What is the difference between SW Version and Firmware version?
Is there a simple way to alter the phone to make it able to download updates OTA?
IMPORTANT: Is the stock rom I found on Sammobile suitable for my device? If yes, should I simply flash it back? will that get me back to the original system of my S3?
I can return/switch the phone from the store I bought it from (got 2 weeks trial period) but I got this S3 with 32GB internal memory for $260 in mint condition with no scratches whatsoever. The price is so cheap that I would rather keep it if it can be fixed safely. So, the big question is: Should I return/switch it?
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FINALLY:
I thought about changing the CSC of the phone to an Indonesian one but with the phone being Korean functioning with a Chinese system, I am not sure this will get me OTA updates. I also thought about reverting to the Samsung supported Android version by flashing back to a stock rom, but, I don't know whether I should install a korean rom, a chinese rom or an Indonesian rom. As I said in the beginning, it's my first experience with android.
Please: if anybody knows the right process to follow in this case, I would appreciate a simple explanation with a basic walk-through. I can provide more information if needed so please ask away.
Thanks everyone!!!!!

hmmm
anybody? :\

majd_ar said:
anybody? :\
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I would not worry about OTA to be honest. Most of the type they end up causing issues and you have to fully wipe and then reinstall the whole OS. This is the main issue when people buy devices not meant for their area. You give up things when you do this.

zelendel said:
I would not worry about OTA to be honest. Most of the type they end up causing issues and you have to fully wipe and then reinstall the whole OS. This is the main issue when people buy devices not meant for their area. You give up things when you do this.
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Thanks for responding! After some reading, I understand that OTA is not the best way to go. However, the problem of choosing a suitable rom is still in my way. I created another post here to make my questions directly related to finding the rom that suits my device. the question has not been answered so far. I would really appreciate if you could take a look at it and maybe give me some pointers. thanks in advance!
I will delete this question later when the new one gets answered.

im new here pls help can i downgrade safe + ROOT ?

hello community I had for a long time my s7 but now I decided to customize it, I'm not new into samsung but I just want to make sure I won't break or do anything bad to my phone as I won't be able to buy another one I'm just curious if I'm able to downgrade to a lower 8.0 security patch or downgrade to 7.0 just to make sure FRP lock is off I have the exynos G930F I will post a screenshot software information if so just want to know if I am able to do so and I won't do any hard break and I would also like to know if I would be able to root that there won't be any problem and what is there that I need to know so I won't do stupid thinks thanks in advance friends
EDIT: i rooted my phone but i would like to know now if i can downgrade to 7.0 but even if thats not possible my security patch is from 01.06.2019 i would also like if its possible to downgrade to a older oreo 8.0 patch im just afraid to try it wont hard break or something can pls someone asap reply me
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gentleman elegant said:
hello community I had for a long time my s7 but now I decided to customize it, I'm not new into samsung but I just want to make sure I won't break or do anything bad to my phone as I won't be able to buy another one I'm just curious if I'm able to downgrade to a lower 8.0 security patch or downgrade to 7.0 just to make sure FRP lock is off I have the exynos G930F I will post a screenshot software information if so just want to know if I am able to do so and I won't do any hard break and I would also like to know if I would be able to root that there won't be any problem and what is there that I need to know so I won't do stupid thinks thanks in advance friends
EDIT: i rooted my phone but i would like to know now if i can downgrade to 7.0 but even if thats not possible my security patch is from 01.06.2019 i would also like if its possible to downgrade to a older oreo 8.0 patch im just afraid to try it wont hard break or something can pls someone asap reply me
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You do not need to worry about the security patch, it is the BOOT LOADER version of the firmware which determines what you can do with it.
G930FXXS5ESF3 = Oreo (8.0), you cannot downgrade to Nougart (7.0) because you are already on S5.
You can only upgrade a bootloader, Never downgrade.

cooltt said:
You do not need to worry about the security patch, it is the BOOT LOADER version of the firmware which determines what you can do with it.
G930FXXS5ESF3 = Oreo (8.0), you cannot downgrade to Nougart (7.0) because you are already on S5.
You can only upgrade a bootloader, Never downgrade.
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hey thanks i was waiting for a reply thanks for the information sad to hear that but anyway you think that wont be worth to downgrade there would not be a big of a difference in the battery life ? as im trying just to boost my battery i have a very bad time hardly can go with 1 -2 h on screen any tip for me you coult advice like is there a way i can go to 7.0 or what is the best custom rom custom kernel etc ? im trying to experience these stuf
final question what i really would like if there is no way to go down can i atleast go to an older firmware (Oreo 8.0) older patch version ? that would been great to (but from what i understand i guess you cant a number back "S5 S4" right ?)

cooltt said:
You do not need to worry about the security patch, it is the BOOT LOADER version of the firmware which determines what you can do with it.
G930FXXS5ESF3 = Oreo (8.0), you cannot downgrade to Nougart (7.0) because you are already on S5.
You can only upgrade a bootloader, Never downgrade.
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also pls i have 1 more question as long i dont install any 7.0 6.0 custom rom if its an oreo i am safe to flash on my phone and wont do any dmg right ? because im afraid to do anything can you more explain to me on what should i watch out etc ?

gentleman elegant said:
hey thanks i was waiting for a reply thanks for the information sad to hear that but anyway you think that wont be worth to downgrade there would not be a big of a difference in the battery life ? as im trying just to boost my battery i have a very bad time hardly can go with 1 -2 h on screen any tip for me you coult advice like is there a way i can go to 7.0 or what is the best custom rom custom kernel etc ? im trying to experience these stuf
final question what i really would like if there is no way to go down can i atleast go to an older firmware (Oreo 8.0) older patch version ? that would been great to (but from what i understand i guess you cant a number back "S5 S4" right ?)
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(but from what i understand i guess you cant a number back "S5 S4" right ?) ....This is correct, you cannot go back.
There are a few custom ROM's which are great for battery life. I'm using this one It has good battery life and all the bloatware apps have been removed, it's also on October 19 security patch.
All re chargeable batteries lose power and get worse, only have the apps on your phone that you need and don't let the battery run flat.
You must only flash ROM's which are for the G930F and you should back up everything you want to keep BEFORE you flash anything.

cooltt said:
(but from what i understand i guess you cant a number back "S5 S4" right ?) ....This is correct, you cannot go back.
There are a few custom ROM's which are great for battery life. I'm using this one It has good battery life and all the bloatware apps have been removed, it's also on October 19 security patch.
All re chargeable batteries lose power and get worse, only have the apps on your phone that you need and don't let the battery run flat.
You must only flash ROM's which are for the G930F and you should back up everything you want to keep BEFORE you flash anything.
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aight thanks for the reply bro appreciate

Can I downgrade N20 from Android 11 to 10?

I have a N20 Ultra locked with TMobile in the USA. The phone came stock with Android 10 and OneUI 2.5.
I desperately want to go back to A10 and UI 2.5. If I do a factory reset without restoring a backup from samsung/google will the phone revert itself? Or will it simply still be on Android 11?
I can't unlock the phone and am looking for a non-root answer.
previously on my Note 9 (locked with Verizon) I was able to successfully figure out a way to block all OTA updates after weeks of research but in this case the OTA update was done automatically.
thank you

the phone will still be ANDROID 11 even if you factory reset it. I just downgraded mine back to A10 using this link below.
OTA and Non-OTA Firmware for N986U and N986U1
See Post #2 and #3 for the Links to the Firmware ALL of the firmware posted here can be flashed on any N986U/N986U1 Device. The firmware is NOT carrier dependent and is only listed next to some of them in order to have an idea if you might get...
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i Had to factory reset mine after I downgraded to A10. I backed up and restored all my data using the smart switch application on my laptop.

How bad was android 11 that you want to go back?

I've just did it wit Odin.
The flashing was done in 1m23s and now I'm enjoying again all of the GoodLock modules settings!
My device: SM-N986B

Szior said:
I've just did it wit Odin.
The flashing was done in 1m23s and now I'm enjoying again all of the GoodLock modules settings!
My device: SM-N986B
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Yay! Samsung takes a month or more to update the Good Lock series after a OS release.
Blame Google and their insane Apple idolization for the trashware that is 11. I don't have any love for Q but was hoping Google fix some of their fails with 11.
Maybe they've gone full blown MS nuts. MS has 3 boned OS releases in a row now. Last good OS was W7x64... but XPx64 was better.
Regardless no matter how good an OS is, I never update if I have a fast, stable OS that I like. If the new OS release is doing well in 6 months then maybe.
Google's motto; it ain't broke, let's fix it anyway.

blackhawk said:
Yay! Samsung takes a month or more to update the Good Lock series after a OS release.
Blame Google and their insane Apple idolization for the trashware that is 11. I don't have any love for Q but was hoping Google fix some of their fails with 11.
Maybe they've gone full blown MS nuts. MS has 3 boned OS releases in a row now. Last good OS was W7x64... but XPx64 was better.
Regardless no matter how good an OS is, I never update if I have a fast, stable OS that I like. If the new OS release is doing well in 6 months then maybe.
Google's motto; it ain't broke, let's fix it anyway.
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Well, I DO really believe in updates (and also in UI customization! )so if there will be a full support for GoodLock, I'll upgrade to A11 (maybe in February).
Besides that you are fully right, I am still wondering why a simple operation like opening the file explorer takes many seconds on W10 and was like an instant thing on XP.... This drives me nuts in my daily work since my employers W10 central upgrade.

Szior said:
Well, I DO really believe in updates (and also in UI customization! )so if there will be a full support for GoodLock, I'll upgrade to A11 (maybe in February).
Besides that you are fully right, I am still wondering why a simple operation like opening the file explorer takes many seconds on W10 and was like an instant thing on XP.... This drives me nuts in my daily work since my employers W10 central upgrade.
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Google is making the same MS mistake; wow we have really fast hardware now let's milk some extra cpu cycles out of it... no one will notice.
XPx64 was MS's best, a full load took up 576 mb of ram. Oddly MS never tried to really sell it and went on to the abortion know as Vista (same load on a 32 bit system was over 200 mb larger, wtf?).
I'll probably be running W7x64 for a very long time... even it's interface isn't as usable as XPx64 though.
Silver lining; a lot of great corporate used Dell laptop's out their at cheap prices in great condition. Got a e6400 3 years ago for $130 added some ram, 2 hdds, and eventually had to replaced the batteries. Good looking/running 3 tb laptop for $450 total.

I have seen so many people that have problems with display "broken" that I think maybe is android 11 .I would like to downgrade my note 20 ultra (DREI) to android 10 I got the riginal firmware (SM-N986B_ATO_N986BXXU1ATH3_) allways DREi that why if I put the no brand I will I lose the 18 month warranty
I will have prblemsa falshing with odin and wit the bot loader?
Thank's
Helem

helen2 said:
I have seen so many people that have problems with display "broken" that I think maybe is android 11 .I would like to downgrade my note 20 ultra (DREI) to android 10 I got the riginal firmware (SM-N986B_ATO_N986BXXU1ATH3_) allways DREi that why if I put the no brand I will I lose the 18 month warranty
I will have prblemsa falshing with odin and wit the bot loader?
Thank's
Helem
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If you're already on bootloader 2, you cannot flash back to Android 10.

rjohnstone said:
If you're already on bootloader 2, you cannot flash back to Android 10.
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rjohnstone said:
If you're already on bootloader 2, you cannot flash back to Android 10.
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How I can see that?

helen2 said:
How I can see that?
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It's identified in the firmware number. Got to Settings - About Phone -Software Information and look at the Baseband version or Build number. To find out your bootloader version.
An example, this particular firmware version is bootloader 1 as noted by the (1) just before the build identifier. N986BXXU1ATH3
N=Note
986U or F etc, the model of device
SQ, FX etc = CPU and model specific
U,S,E = Update, Security, Engineering, respectively
1,2,3,4,5 etc = bootloader revision (This is important! You cannot go to a previous revision)
A,B,C,D = Android version
T, U = Year (T=2020, U=2021 etc)
A,B,C etc = month (January A - December L)
1 - 9 and then A - Z =build compilation. This basically means how many builds there are in a month. They start at 1 and go to Z
More details on how to read build numbers is located here in @kangi26 post...
OTA and Non-OTA Firmware for N986U and N986U1
See Post #2 and #3 for the Links to the Firmware ALL of the firmware posted here can be flashed on any N986U/N986U1 Device. The firmware is NOT carrier dependent and is only listed next to some of them in order to have an idea if you might get...
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rjohnstone said:
It's identified in the firmware number. Got to Settings - About Phone -Software Information and look at the Baseband version or Build number. To find out your bootloader version.
An example, this particular firmware version is bootloader 1 as noted by the (1) just before the build identifier. N986BXXU1ATH3
N=Note
986U or F etc, the model of device
SQ, FX etc = CPU and model specific
U,S,E = Update, Security, Engineering, respectively
1,2,3,4,5 etc = bootloader revision (This is important! You cannot go to a previous revision)
A,B,C,D = Android version
T, U = Year (T=2020, U=2021 etc)
A,B,C etc = month (January A - December L)
1 - 9 and then A - Z =build compilation. This basically means how many builds there are in a month. They start at 1 and go to Z
More details on how to read build numbers is located here in @kangi26 post...
OTA and Non-OTA Firmware for N986U and N986U1
See Post #2 and #3 for the Links to the Firmware ALL of the firmware posted here can be flashed on any N986U/N986U1 Device. The firmware is NOT carrier dependent and is only listed next to some of them in order to have an idea if you might get...
forum.xda-developers.com
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ok then my N968BXXS2DUF1 so I can't even install another firmware? :/

helen2 said:
ok then my N968BXXS2DUF1 so I can't even install another firmware? :/
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You can install any firmware for your device that is on version 2 bootloader.
N968BXXS2DUF1
Download Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G SM-N986B firmware
Download the latest Samsung firmware for Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G with model code SM-N986B. Check out our free download or super fast premium options.
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Hello, I currently have Android 11 on my phone. Is it possible to get Android 10 on my phone again? Root is present. On it I now have AP_N986BXXS3DUJ6_CL22307827_QB44939071_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS11. what firmware do I have to use if I want android 10.

cann't
downgrade​
N986BXXS3DUJ6
N986BXXU1ATJ1
your ver is 3 downgrade must 3
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supermaus100 said:
Hello, I currently have Android 11 on my phone. Is it possible to get Android 10 on my phone again? Root is present. On it I now have AP_N986BXXS3DUJ6_CL22307827_QB44939071_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS11. what firmware do I have to use if I want android 10.
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No you can't as stated several times in this thread you cannot downgrade grade bit number's

UK CPW Find X2 PRO STUCK ON COLOROS 7.1 MAY 2020 PATCH

Hi All
I have just purchased a Find X2 Pro unlocked from a store as a used return, it has come unlocked from no carrier but says CPW (which i assume stands for carphone warehouse?
This isn't the main issue for me but what is is the fact the phone refuses to update at all
I have tried various VPN's on different regions and still no luck, OPPO's UK website doesn't even think the find x2 pro exists on their support page so i can't manually download firmware to flash it, the recovery updater also has no luck. I've also tried doing the region swap tool i saw on another thread but had no luck setting it up as my ethernet adapter doesn't have a "network address tab"
At the end of the day, i cannot find a single way to update this phone, has anyone else faced this issue or know another potential way to fix it? If not then the phone is being returned ASAP since this isn't acceptable from OPPO
Thanks for any potential help
EDIT: I have managed to get into the engineer mode to change the software region, even after changing it to EUEX i cannot get any updates with various VPN's
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Update: I contacted OPPO support and they provided me with an file to install from the recovery that has solved this issue

TheDXDan said:
Update: I contacted OPPO support and they provided me with an file to install from the recovery that has solved this issue
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What is your version now ? And could you please share the file ?

ScratMan38 said:
What is your version now ? And could you please share the file ?
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The build they sent me was a March 2020 Android 11 build which has now allowed me to update and now running C75 however i did change the branch to EUEX as stated in my post so no longer running the CPW build. Didn't even require a VPN (in UK)
File on MEGA
mega.nz

Thanks, unfortunately I'm stuck on C.70 from August. So I don't think I could install your file on my phone.
How did you contact Oppo to obtain this file ? I contacted the support on global site to request an update, but they said to wait for OTA to come.

ScratMan38 said:
Thanks, unfortunately I'm stuck on C.70 from August. So I don't think I could install your file on my phone.
How did you contact Oppo to obtain this file ? I contacted the support on global site to request an update, but they said to wait for OTA to come.
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I contacted the UK site (since im in UK) via live chat, they asked for the software build and IMEI and told me they would send me a link via email within a few days (came next day)

Thanks for this. I contacted Oppo about my X2 Pro, the link they sent me kept saying installation failed. Your download worked straight away and am now on the January security patch. I have not changed region or anything else. Thanks again for posting download.

Hi @TheDXDan, I have exactly the same problem, bought a Find X2 Pro with the same CPW_11_A_26 version you were showing in the photo above.
Would you please be able to share again the firmware you used? I tried the link you provided above on 'mega.nz' but the file is no longer available there.
I also spoke to Oppo support, they pointed me to a download called "CPH2023EU_11_OTA_17501380_all_MWTyBnliH0nz.ozip" but that did not work, a couple of seconds after I start the update it says 'Installation Failed'
I wonder if changing the software region to EUEX, as you did, is essential for this firmware update to work? @Jonah72 , did you have to change to EUEX?
Many thanks for any help with this.

Andrei_1 said:
Hi @TheDXDan, I have exactly the same problem, bought a Find X2 Pro with the same CPW_11_A_26 version you were showing in the photo above.
Would you please be able to share again the firmware you used? I tried the link you provided above on 'mega.nz' but the file is no longer available there.
I also spoke to Oppo support, they pointed me to a download called "CPH2023EU_11_OTA_17501380_all_MWTyBnliH0nz.ozip" but that did not work, a couple of seconds after I start the update it says 'Installation Failed'
I wonder if changing the software region to EUEX, as you did, is essential for this firmware update to work? @Jonah72 , did you have to change to EUEX?
Many thanks for any help with this.
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The link OPPO supplied me didn't work and kept saying "installation failed". I didn't change to EUEX, just installed the update from the link above

@Andrei_1 https://mega.nz/file/MIZCgS5Y#DiS9NrPd8W7BJ05ZJ32BmFx6j6jPPS5I3hvmT04MYGg
Pretty sure this is the update I used

Thank you so much for the link @Jonah72!
Downloading this firmware now ... I will try it out and report back.

Jonah72 said:
@Andrei_1 https://mega.nz/file/MIZCgS5Y#DiS9NrPd8W7BJ05ZJ32BmFx6j6jPPS5I3hvmT04MYGg
Pretty sure this is the update I used
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This link worked for me, thank you @Jonah72!!! And I did not have to change software region for it to update.
With this firmware file it updated from the old Android10/Coloros7.1/rev 26 that the phone came with, to Android 11 rev. 65 [at least I think it was 65]. After that the phone was able to do further OTA updates, it found/installed several updates quite quickly, I think about three of those got it all the way to Android 12 with a security patch from May 2022, which it now says [quite plausibly] is latest. Previously the silly thing was saying that the Android 10/Coloros 7.1 it had from 2020 was 'latest'.
So I am very happy with this. I have to say, I don't notice a massive difference in use between the old Android10/7.1 and this latest Android12, but there are some slight improvements (for example, with the old firmware screen rotation was unreliable on this phone, it seems better/fixed now). The camera app has some improved configurability. There probably are some more subtle new features in Android 12 vs Android 10, that I just didn't notice with my rather basic use of the phone.
Anyways - thanks again. Without your help I was probably going to remain stuck on the old firmware for eternity, since Oppo UK support have been totally useless in solving this, despite my wasting a lot of time chasing them.

Jonah72 said:
@Andrei_1 https://mega.nz/file/MIZCgS5Y#DiS9NrPd8W7BJ05ZJ32BmFx6j6jPPS5I3hvmT04MYGg
Pretty sure this is the update I used
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Dear you're the lifesaver. lots of love & hugs. thanks a lot.

Andrei_1 said:
This link worked for me, thank you @Jonah72!!! And I did not have to change software region for it to update.
With this firmware file it updated from the old Android10/Coloros7.1/rev 26 that the phone came with, to Android 11 rev. 65 [at least I think it was 65]. After that the phone was able to do further OTA updates, it found/installed several updates quite quickly, I think about three of those got it all the way to Android 12 with a security patch from May 2022, which it now says [quite plausibly] is latest. Previously the silly thing was saying that the Android 10/Coloros 7.1 it had from 2020 was 'latest'.
So I am very happy with this. I have to say, I don't notice a massive difference in use between the old Android10/7.1 and this latest Android12, but there are some slight improvements (for example, with the old firmware screen rotation was unreliable on this phone, it seems better/fixed now). The camera app has some improved configurability. There probably are some more subtle new features in Android 12 vs Android 10, that I just didn't notice with my rather basic use of the phone.
Anyways - thanks again. Without your help I was probably going to remain stuck on the old firmware for eternity, since Oppo UK support have been totally useless in solving this, despite my wasting a lot of time chasing them.
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How you got updated to 12 , and after how much time after downloading thia firmware you got the update?
For mine after suffering 2 week i found your comment and i update using this firmware but i found some problem with camera software and i need to update to color os 12.
And which is your country so i can use vpn to receive ota update

Hi @Coagulation
After flashing the update to Android10/Coloros7.1/rev 26 I got the OTA updates to Android 12 within the next hour.
I am in the UK.
I guess what OTA updates are available at any time depends on OPPO and maybe also on your mobile phone operator.
Andrei

Andrei_1 said:
Hi @Coagulation
After flashing the update to Android10/Coloros7.1/rev 26 I got the OTA updates to Android 12 within the next hour.
I am in the UK.
I guess what OTA updates are available at any time depends on OPPO and maybe also on your mobile phone operator.
Andrei
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I will try uk vpn overnight maybe it will help me getting ota update's to Color os 12.
thnx for your time Andrei.

[SOLVED] How to update Nokia Asha's firmware from 4.12 to 6.09 in 2023?

How to update Nokia Asha's firmware from 4.12 to 6.09 in 2023?
(RM-924 Model)
What I have tried to do so:
1.) Used the firmware posted here in this forum before (but it does not work).
2.) Tried Nokia Softwares like PC Suite but unfortunately, the server is now dead.
3.) I have found some flashing software but used the firmware of 4.12 and works but the 6.09 does not work.
4.) On the Air Firmware Update does not work now due to dead server.
Now, what should I do?
Active Links to tools and everything I will need.

I hope that the version 6.09 will help me fix the issues of the current v4.12 (stock).

Context: Why I did not upgrade it using the On the Air Firmware Update before?
Because, the software/firmware had a problem (since I guess 2015/2016, white screen not booting) and just reprogrammed it in 2021.

thedoggybrad said:
How to update Nokia Asha's firmware from 4.12 to 6.09 in 2023?
(RM-924 Model)
What I have tried to do so:
1.) Used the firmware posted here in this forum before (but it does not work).
2.) Tried Nokia Softwares like PC Suite but unfortunately, the server is now dead.
3.) I have found some flashing software but used the firmware of 4.12 and works but the 6.09 does not work.
4.) On the Air Firmware Update does not work now due to dead server.
Now, what should I do?
Active Links to tools and everything I will need.
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What you should do as 1st thing of all things in order to upgrade
1. Find a matching Custom ROM (of your choice) suitable to this phone
2. If found then find a Custom Recovery suitable for this phone
What you should do then
1. Flash Custom Recovery
2. Flash Custom ROM via Custom Recovery

Note: This is a Series 40 mobile phone (so there is no Custom Recovery).
Yes, I have tried the things you mention. I was able to find the version 4.12 (which is the stock version) and it works but what I want is version 6.09 (which is the final version) and the firmwares for version 6.09 does not work, the flashing tool stops and result my phone to partially work (boot and work but displaying weird characters).
What I really want is someone's help for the correct tools (flashing software) and firmware download links for RM-924.
I have tried a lot of firmwares and even some come from this forum but they did not work (or maybe they are for Nokia Asha 210 RM-925/926 and not RM-924, which is my model). I have followed a lot of tutorials which are not working and either resulting into a dead link or what I mentioned earlier failed flashing.
I really need the right tools and software, I know you will say just find something for that. Yes, yes, yes I have tried but they all fail. I cannot believe why they are not working and the flashing software says that there is a problem with the file. Note that I have tried more than 3 firmwares (same version - 6.09) and they all fail.

Have you ever used Mircale Thunder FlashTool - what is part of the Stock ROM Zip-file - to flash the Android v6?
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jwoegerbauer said:
Have you ever used Mircale Thunder FlashTool
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Not yet. I have used the one named "NokiaBest (BB5 Service Tool)". I will try the firmware and the tool if I have time. I will update this thread once I already tried it.

You have given me a tool for an Android Phone. It is a Series 40 phone not an Android one.

Trying the Phoenix Service Software right now.

Not also works. But why would you suggest tools for flashing an Android phone? instead for a Series 40 phone

Can someone give me the right tools not the ones for Android. It is a Series 40 phone by Nokia not an Android based one. Please do not give flashing tools/firmware for Android Phones.

thedoggybrad said:
How to update Nokia Asha's firmware from 4.12 to 6.09 in 2023?
(RM-924 Model)
What I have tried to do so:
1.) Used the firmware posted here in this forum before (but it does not work).
2.) Tried Nokia Softwares like PC Suite but unfortunately, the server is now dead.
3.) I have found some flashing software but used the firmware of 4.12 and works but the 6.09 does not work.
4.) On the Air Firmware Update does not work now due to dead server.
Now, what should I do?
Active Links to tools and everything I will need.
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Please provide me the product code of your phone and I will upload the fimrware version here the one you want.
You can flash this device using Nokia Care Suite.
For example below images show the product code for Nokia Asha 210

059R792 - Philippine Model (RM-924)
I think that's the reason why the firmware are not working, my phone is neither on that list.

mvikrant97 said:
You can flash this device using Nokia Care Suite.
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I will see about that. I will just wait the firmware. Thanks.

thedoggybrad said:
I will see about that. I will just wait the firmware. Thanks.
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Please use Nokia Care Suite to Flash this firmware.
You will get several tutorials on YouTube on how to do that.
Please let me know if you need any help.

Thanks for your help. My Nokia Asha 210 is now running the software version 6.09

thedoggybrad said:
Thanks for your help. My Nokia Asha 210 is now running the software version 6.09
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Please write [solved] in your thread title so that it helps other users.
Thankyou.

thedoggybrad said:
Thanks for your help. My Nokia Asha 210 is now running the software version 6.09
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Hello, I also have Asha 210 and I was wondering what's the difference between the old rom and a newer 6.9? Is it worth upgrading, how did it help you?

Also I need English v06.09 for rm-928, I only found Russian.

Asha210 said:
difference between the old rom and a newer 6.9?
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Nokia Asha 210 & Asha 210 Dual SIM 6.09 SW release
A quick “heads up” for the Nokia Asha 210 (RM-925, RM-926 & RM-929) and Asha 210 Dual SIM (RM-924 & RM-928) v. 6.09 SW release, which started rolling out earlier this week. This…
nokiaswupdates.wordpress.com
Look at this (an archive of the original microsoft/nokia mobile blog post).That said blogpost was seen by me until the early days of this year (until it was gone).