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im sorry if this is in the wrong section but ,ok so i bought an open box galaxy s6 from becetech online and it would not let me update the firmware past 5.1.1 which made me a bit suss, downloaded root checker app and it came too me rooted. apart from not being able to update the firmware past 5.1.1 as far as im aware the phone has no issues and works perfectly fine. i downloaded the *samsung* phone info app, in general under manufacturer it says Samsung/verizon so im assuming that is part of the reason they rooted the phone as it needed to be unlocked from verizon to be refurbished? so what i want to know is how do i find out exactly what becetech have done to the phone and is there an easy way for me to update the firmware to nougat or at least marshmallow without stuffing the phone, like i said the phones running fine its just really bugging me not being to update. obviously im not able to work it out myself but i can follow instructions so any help from someone would be greatly appreciated so thank you in advance.
Benno81 said:
im sorry if this is in the wrong section but ,ok so i bought an open box galaxy s6 from becetech online and it would not let me update the firmware past 5.1.1 which made me a bit suss, downloaded root checker app and it came too me rooted. apart from not being able to update the firmware past 5.1.1 as far as im aware the phone has no issues and works perfectly fine. i downloaded the *samsung* phone info app, in general under manufacturer it says Samsung/verizon so im assuming that is part of the reason they rooted the phone as it needed to be unlocked from verizon to be refurbished? so what i want to know is how do i find out exactly what becetech have done to the phone and is there an easy way for me to update the firmware to nougat or at least marshmallow without stuffing the phone, like i said the phones running fine its just really bugging me not being to update. obviously im not able to work it out myself but i can follow instructions so any help from someone would be greatly appreciated so thank you in advance.
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Could someone with a bit more knowledge please tell me if the reason I can't update the firmware is because the firmware csc is TGY when I'm in Australia or just because it's rooted or what? I'm getting no answers from the company who I bought it off
Benno81 said:
Could someone with a bit more knowledge please tell me if the reason I can't update the firmware is because the firmware csc is TGY when I'm in Australia or just because it's rooted or what? I'm getting no answers from the company who I bought it off
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Are you trying to update via the phone update feature? If so this won't work as rooting disabled the ability Update using ota
First I tried OTA then downloaded samsung smart switch and gave that a go both no good. What I want to know is, if they had to root the phone to refurbish it will it brick it if I try to update? Won't it reset all the company I bought it off has done to it to refurbish it? Which I'm guessing is quite a process as when I look at the open source licenses there's a long list of files that have been changed. It just sucks that it's locked to a three year old version of the firmware that I'm worried apps will start to stop supporting in the near future? Apart from that I can not fault the phone there's been no problems, maybe I'm asking a bit much for a $400 phone?
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First I tried OTA then downloaded samsung smart switch and gave that a go both no good. What I want to know is, if they had to root the phone to refurbish it will it brick it if I try to update? Won't it reset all the company I bought it off has done to it to refurbish it? Which I'm guessing is quite a process as when I look at the open source licenses there's a long list of files that have been changed. It just sucks that it's locked to a three year old version of the firmware that I'm worried apps will start to stop supporting in the near future? Apart from that I can not fault the phone there's been no problems, maybe I'm asking a bit much for a $400 phone?
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From what I can tell you have a g920v variant if the phone Shows Verizon but the sure fire way to know what variant you have is turn the phone off once off hold home-power-volume down, this will take you to download mode but should tell you your variant. You don't need to root a phone to refurbish It, you can flash Stock firmwares via Odin. I really don't know why they would have Rooted It tbh, you'd need to contact them, but I know for sure you can manually download the latest Verizon firmware and the phone should work. Maybe they Rooted it as part of making it network unlocked, o really can't say
Ok I tried that and a bright blue screen came up warning about custom OS then press up volume for download and down volume for reset? I just pressed down as there was no other info on the screen but it does say it's a sm-g920v in the settings as well as the root checker app. Another thing was I did ring samsung support gave them the serial number and IMEI and they said an authorized modification had been done on the phone but could offer no other support as it wasn't an Australian phone. I'll keep trying to get some info out of the company I bought it off and try to sort it out thanks for your help :good:
I have the s8+ the unlocked international version SM-G955F on Tmobile USA ( NO ROOT/NO FLASH)
& I can't download the current firmware version
TO MY Understanding I will never get any T-mobile Updates so I heard! SAMSUNG WONT HELP!
How do I get IT? UP TO DATE WITH T-MOBILES (OTA) UPDATES??
IS THERE A WEBSITE I CAN JUST DOWNLOAD IT TO MY PHONE?
ALSO I WANT BIXBY VOICE DOWNLOAD & UP & RUNNING! BUT I'M NOT ABLE TO GET IT!
HOW CAN I GET BIXBY VOICE ON MY PHONE?
PLEASE HELP ME OUT GUYS
Let me know thanks guys
You can root
You can root and install Samsung own's latest firmware.
Seanjohn561 said:
I have the s8+ the unlocked international version SM-G955F on Tmobile USA ( NO ROOT/NO FLASH)
& I can't download the current firmware version
TO MY Understanding I will never get any T-mobile Updates so I heard! SAMSUNG WONT HELP!
How do I get IT? UP TO DATE WITH T-MOBILES (OTA) UPDATES??
IS THERE A WEBSITE I CAN JUST DOWNLOAD IT TO MY PHONE?
ALSO I WANT BIXBY VOICE DOWNLOAD & UP & RUNNING! BUT I'M NOT ABLE TO GET IT!
HOW CAN I GET BIXBY VOICE ON MY PHONE?
PLEASE HELP ME OUT GUYS
Let me know thanks guys
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1. With a SM-G955F device you WON'T get SM-G955T (T-Mobile USA) updates and you CAN'T install this via Odin because the -T- device has a different processor
2. You CAN'T get Bixby-voice on your device, because:
a. you DON'T have a US or Korean phonbe (where Bixby is released)
b. your CSC is of an international device
c. your Samsung-account is NOT US-model related
Just wondering: you live in the USA, why you bought the "international" -F- model?
In the USA you can buy the "unlocked" -U- version of the S8+...
By the way: you don't have to SHOUT in a message: normal text is better read!
It was a gift so no type of rooting or XDA MAGIC CAN GET BIXBY VOICE AT ALL can we change the Software to us version some how?
Bixby voice for international s8+ (sm-g955f) ?
Ok guys so I have been getting different responses from different people on XDA,
THE S8+ INTERNATIONAL MODEL# SM-G955F!
IS THERE ANYWAY TO CHANGE THE SOFTWARE
TO THE US. VERSION OF IT .
SO I WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE BIXBY VOICE I AM OPEN TO ANY POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
ALSO I ATTACHED A LINK OF MY PHOTO OF MY CURRENT PHONE SOFTWARE
TECHNICAL STUFF
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7dAx6ZjC27ehTGsr1
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Ok guys so I have been getting different responses from different people on XDA,
THE S8+ INTERNATIONAL MODEL# SM-G955F!
IS THERE ANYWAY TO CHANGE THE SOFTWARE
TO THE US. VERSION OF IT .
SO I WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE BIXBY VOICE I AM OPEN TO ANY POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
ALSO I ATTACHED A LINK OF MY PHOTO OF MY CURRENT PHONE SOFTWARE
TECHNICAL STUFF
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7dAx6ZjC27ehTGsr1
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Read this thread post #1
It might help.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/guide-getting-bixby-to-outside-t3640583
bixby voice for international vatiant W/O TRIPPING KNOX
i really need this stuff w/o tripping knox, since i use samsung pay, pass, secure folder. So if anyone comes to know a solution that doesnt require tripping knox please inform me....:crying::good:
THANX...
Awsome yes!
I just have a few questions
1- what is a flash?
2. What is apkmirror?
3. How or where can I get the things to change the CSC thing to the US. Version
& my phone is not rooted! :/
If you could give precise instructions on how to do it that would be most appreciated of you if not it's OK but I know nothing I mean nothing of this cellphone technical language & how two's :/
Seanjohn561 said:
Awsome yes!
I just have a few questions
1- what is a flash?
2. What is apkmirror?
3. How or where can I get the things to change the CSC thing to the US. Version
& my phone is not rooted! :/
If you could give precise instructions on how to do it that would be most appreciated of you if not it's OK but I know nothing I mean nothing of this cellphone technical language & how two's :/
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Basically flashing means just loading something custom into your android phone (which must not be done without proper knowledge about it)
Apkmirror is just websites where you get android package files (apk) (applications).
You can change your csc to usa but you have to flash a custom recovery then proceed further, which will trip your knox and you would lose WARRANTY, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND NOT TO DO THIS WITHOUT PROPER EXPERIENCE OR KNOWLEDGE
Hit thanks if it helped you:good::good:
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This is not entirely true. You can get Bixby by flashing a ported CSC file (risky, backup EFS).
THIS WILL TRIP KNOX.
Download and Install TWRP on your device. (ODIN). [at this step, knox is tripped].
Use the CSC switcher here and select the ported XAA unbranded USA CSC. (You will get a warning that this is risky, but it works).
Reboot, and download all the latest 6 apks of Bixby from apkmirror.
Go to Samsung Apps and install all updates.
Opening Bixby will prompt you to configure Bixby Voice.
PS: Your Samsung account has to be set to the USA, create another one if not.
Hey, can we get one more thread today asking if we can get Bixby on an international S8+. It's only been asked about three or four times a day in different threads everyday since Bixby was released.
NO you can NOT get Bixby without rooting and tripping Knox. Yes, flashing a custom recovery and CSC will trip Knox. No, Bixby is not worth it.
Bixby voice will come out eventually for the exynos versions. The US gets all services first just be patient
Sent from my SM-G955F using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Used patched version of odin to flash the samsung unlocked firmware (G955U1) from the firmware servers. No more Verizon Splashscreen and spay/bixby work fine
I've been using android devices all my life and have rooted every single device I've owned in the past (probably 4-5 devices). I know the risks and I know how to flash my device and such but I got my S8+ from verizon about 3 months ago before the international unlocked version was released. I only bought it from verizon because their phones are carrier unlocked by default. I use google's project fi.
Verizon is somewhat good with bloatware I can disable or uninstall all of their applications and I haven't found my device to be slowed or burdened by their addons so I never felt the need to root my device which was nice but I got the Bixby update today and I cannot use it unless I update my system software. Tried to update it and it attempts to connect via verizon and ultimately fails saying it cannot connect to the update server. I expected this -- I think it's due to me not using verizon and not having the phone registered with their service.
Want to use Bixby and also would like to flash a stock updated (latest stock version) ROM as I don't care for any new features or custom ROMs because this phone is perfect as it is so far.
Phone software/model specs:
model is SAMSUNG-SM-G955U
kernel version 4.4.16 march 11th, 2017
sev 8.1
android 7.0
aspv march 1st, 2017
knox 2.8
If I follow my usual rooting route properly is it safe to root my phone? Asking because S8+ root is relatively new. I won't ever sell the phone so I don't care if the warranty goes void or something like that.
Essentially looking to turn my Verizon version into a completely US unlocked phone with a stock clean ROM. Is there any possible way I can perform this and still be able to use Samsung Pay? Not a necessity but I do enjoy it.
No root is out
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No root is out
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Alright, If I flash the newest version of the samsung firmware onto my device (force update it) will SPay and Bixby still work? And my Knox will be fine?
Both should be intact and working as far as my knowledge goes Bixby for sure spay shouldn't be affected. Let me get this straight you have a Verizon s8+ flashing the unlocked firmware correct?
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Both should be intact and working as far as my knowledge goes Bixby for sure spay shouldn't be affected. Let me get this straight you have a Verizon s8+ flashing the unlocked firmware correct?
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I have the S8+ G955U. It's verzion and has the ****ty verzion startup screen and sound it's just annoying. I really want to use Bixby voice as I just got the update from samsung but it says I have to have the newest samsung firmware to use it. I cannot update my phone normally because I don't use verizon I use google fi. So I want to try to flash the standard US carrier unlocked firmware onto my phone from sammobile (not the verizon variant). Is this safe?
the firmware list I'm choosing from: (spaces added so because account is not old enough to post links)
www . sammobile . com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U/
Which one on that list should I use? Obviously I'd choose the first one which is the Verizon firmware but I really would like to just have pure Samsung unlocked stock firmware so I don't have verizon apps & the verizon startup screen.
That's a tough decision I too have a Verizon s8 and it was plagued with the bloat and the splash screen when booting but I used a package disabler to get rid of many if the unwanted and unnecessary packages I didn't like as for using Bixby and getting rid of the splash screen.... It is safe to flash unlocked firmware many people have done this and there is a thread here on xda somewhere all about carrier switching the s8+ to the unlocked firm I could find it if you'd like?
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That's a tough decision I too have a Verizon s8 and it was plagued with the bloat and the splash screen when booting but I used a package disabler to get rid of many if the unwanted and unnecessary packages I didn't like as for using Bixby and getting rid of the splash screen.... It is safe to flash unlocked firmware many people have done this and there is a thread here on xda somewhere all about carrier switching the s8+ to the unlocked firm I could find it if you'd like?
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If you could get that thread for me that'd be perfect. Thanks for the help. Really wishing I waited the extra 3 weeks and bought the unlocked version instead.
Updating because I was able to solve it myself. I used a patched version of Odin to bypass the model mismatch error and flashed a new system image and csc (G955U1 model image) that wasn't for my G955U Verizon model.
Bixby works, KNOX is fine, SPay is solid. Verizon splash screen is gone and the phone (from the settings point of view) has no carrier and is fully unlocked and void of bloatware.
the samsung device maintenance system app worked alright in the past, but I've been seeing a few people not liking the new update since it apparently targets more than what it should; I aimed to not update it at all, but while I was updating apps before I went to sleep yesterday, that app updated as well. I didn't know it did so I've been trying to downgrade it to an earlier version. I downloaded an apk file from apkmirror, made sure to uninstall the updates to it and set it to factory version, but it won't let me install, saying it conflicts with the same app already present. I then used the adb command-line tool to "uninstall" it (pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.lool ), hoping it would work then, but it says "nope, this app doesn't exist on this phone, plus this apk file is corrupted". I can "re-install" it by installing it from the google play store
I'm at a loss on how I can get this done without root (I don't plan on rooting my phone unless the situation is perfect for it), using the adb tool or any tool that won't kill my phone. Any help
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the samsung device maintenance system app worked alright in the past, but I've been seeing a few people not liking the new update since it apparently targets more than what it should; I aimed to not update it at all, but while I was updating apps before I went to sleep yesterday, that app updated as well. I didn't know it did so I've been trying to downgrade it to an earlier version. I downloaded an apk file from apkmirror, made sure to uninstall the updates to it and set it to factory version, but it won't let me install, saying it conflicts with the same app already present. I then used the adb command-line tool to "uninstall" it (pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.lool ), hoping it would work then, but it says "nope, this app doesn't exist on this phone, plus this apk file is corrupted". I can "re-install" it by installing it from the google play store
I'm at a loss on how I can get this done without root (I don't plan on rooting my phone unless the situation is perfect for it), using the adb tool or any tool that won't kill my phone. Any help
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Uninstalling updates and reverting it back to the factory version is downgrading it as far as it will downgrade, and if it worked before you let it update, then you are running the version (factory) that was working previously, therefore something else is wrong if it still doesn't work
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Uninstalling updates and reverting it back to the factory version is downgrading it as far as it will downgrade, and if it worked before you let it update, then you are running the version (factory) that was working previously, therefore something else is wrong if it still doesn't work
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what would I have to do to diagnose this if possible, and if it can't be, am I pretty much at a dead end?
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what would I have to do to diagnose this if possible, and if it can't be, am I pretty much at a dead end?
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Flash the same ROM over the top using HOME_CSC instead of CSC so not to lose data
If that fails, bite the bullet and factory reset
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Flash the same ROM over the top using HOME_CSC instead of CSC so not to lose data
If that fails, bite the bullet and factory reset
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im using the default Android OS (7.1 nougat), no custom ROMs, and this android phone was bought at an AT&T retailer; if the right chance comes, I would be willing to flash a custom rom (probably LineageOS) after I get it unlocked (doubt ill be updating to a newer phone unless there's an actual difference) and the money situation is good, but until then, sticking with what I got
I did remember about an application called odin that can (maybe?) flash stock rom of android without tripping the knox counter, that true? and if I do, will I lose all my installed stuff, apps, contact info, etc...
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im using the default Android OS (7.1 nougat), no custom ROMs, and this android phone was bought at an AT&T retailer; if the right chance comes, I would be willing to flash a custom rom (probably LineageOS) after I get it unlocked (doubt ill be updating to a newer phone unless there's an actual difference) and the money situation is good, but until then, sticking with what I got
I did remember about an application called odin that can (maybe?) flash stock rom of android without tripping the knox counter, that true? and if I do, will I lose all my installed stuff, apps, contact info, etc...
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If your phone is a US model S7 (snapdragon) you cannot flash custom ROMs
My instructions are for ODIN (version 3.12.7 for Nougat)
So at this point, my only option is to switch to a new phone that can be used by Odin, or just standard root my phone and flash a custom rom of a different type, right?
LodeUnknown said:
So at this point, my only option is to switch to a new phone that can be used by Odin, or just standard root my phone and flash a custom rom of a different type, right?
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You cannot flash a custom ROM to a snapdragon phone using any method, it has a locked bootloader
ODIN is for stock ROMs only (and TWRP recovery which you cannot use on snapdragon either)
You can use ODIN on any S7 for stock ROMs
To sum it all up, you're saying that I have to get an exynos/international version of any Android phone if I want to root and or flash a custom ROM, correct? And if I do, could I still use it with a US phone carrier, like AT&T or MetroPCS afterwards?
And even if I could use it with a US phone carrier, would I still be eligible for any technical support / repair service they would offer, or would I have to use a non-affiliated repair service?
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To sum it all up, you're saying that I have to get an exynos/international version of any Android phone if I want to root and or flash a custom ROM, correct? And if I do, could I still use it with a US phone carrier, like AT&T or MetroPCS afterwards?
And even if I could use it with a US phone carrier, would I still be eligible for any technical support / repair service they would offer, or would I have to use a non-affiliated repair service?
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Yes, only Exynos has an unlocked bootloader (See the snapdragon vs exynos custom ROM dev forums)
Yes you could still use a US carrier as long as the phone is SIM unlocked (carphone warehouse phones are all unlocked), I have no idea of the limitations / implications, but some people here already do that, and the G930W8 (Canada) is Exynos
No idea about warranty, but if you bought it from say the UK and had it shipped, you'd have to discuss with Samsung if they would accept it into a US service centre or if you'd have to ship it back to the UK, no idea about that, no doubt there are places in the US that you could buy a Exynos from
Hit Samsung up on twitter and ask them
Hi guys, so I bought my first Realme phone a couple of months ago and I noticed that the Google Pay app wasn't working. I checked the ali store where i bought it and surely it said "Global rom: This is the version with global firmware installed, with many languages, including portuguese language, spanish language, google store is normal, but please note that google pay payment does not work properly". For any reason, this ROM wont let me have Google Pay, so I wanted to know if any of you knows how to enable the Google Pay app? or should I install another ROM? Has any of you had a similar problem? Thanks
Perhaps shift from global to Europe firmware?
Im from South America, so I dont know if the European firmware would work. I'm having a little bit of trouble finding out how RUI 3.0 - Firmware - ROM work. Also, do you know how to do the shift from Global to European? Or at least a tutorial? Ive seen the site https://realmefirmware.com/realme-gt-neo2-5g-firmware/ which has the global firmware released today but I dont know if it's just installing the firmware and problem solved.
Bootloader unlocked = no google pay, it will only work with the original firmware channel, don't try locking your bootloader if you are not 100% sure of it, this will cause your phone to bootloop and you will end up with a bricked device that only realme support would be able to solve, the best solution would be to spoof your device fingerprint to pass the SafetyNet and everything will work just fine, you can contact me for help if you want.
Yes Im going to need a little bit of help with that, thanks
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Bootloader unlocked = no google pay, it will only work with the original firmware channel, don't try locking your bootloader if you are not 100% sure of it, this will cause your phone to bootloop and you will end up with a bricked device that only realme support would be able to solve, the best solution would be to spoof your device fingerprint to pass the SafetyNet and everything will work just fine, you can contact me for help if you want.
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Hello hen1_98, so may I know how to spoof the fingerprint to pass SafetyNet?
drwpls said:
Hello hen1_98, so may I know how to spoof the fingerprint to pass SafetyNet?
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With Magisk installed you can use the Universal SafetyNetFix by kdrag0n, easy fix
hello, I also flashed the phone, changed the region, rooted it (now it does not work). And closed the bootloader. works on the old bank, but the new (other) does not want to.
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With Magisk installed you can use the Universal SafetyNetFix by kdrag0n, easy fix
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i did install it, but CTS profile still not pass.
I figure out that I need a valid fingerprint which associate to the device (The one which registered to google) to make CTS check pass.
So, I need the fingerprint when the device is in stock rom and haven't rooted.