Rooting the Note 10 US Snapdragon question - Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers

Would it be possible to flash an SM-N970U US model phone snapdragon version with an international, Chinese, or other version firmware to get root and then overlay it with English fonts etc... just looking for a workaround for root?

That may work. But I wouldn't risk it. As some of the modem drivers maybe different

Would that really maybe work? I feel like someone would have thought of that already. But man, it's tempting to try.

TheGhost1951 said:
Would it be possible to flash an SM-N970U US model phone snapdragon version with an international, Chinese, or other version firmware to get root and then overlay it with English fonts etc... just looking for a workaround for root?
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Unfortunately the two models do not share the same CPU... So it would absolutely brick your phone.

Thanks for the feedback guys....nothing ventured nothing gained

bot42 said:
Unfortunately the two models do not share the same CPU... So it would absolutely brick your phone.
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Every site I checked said the sm-n9700 has the snapdragon 855, which is the same as the sm-970u and u1 have.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-10/specs/

ghostwheel said:
Every site I checked said the sm-n9700 has the snapdragon 855, which is the same as the sm-970u and u1 have.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-10/specs/
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SM-N970U and U1 have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 and SM-N9700 has Exynos 9825.

bot42 said:
SM-N970U and U1 have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 and SM-N9700 has Exynos 9825.
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It would be nice if you provided a source for your claim, since I did so. For example, you could say: "I own the n9700, and it is exynos", or "I'm there engineer that designed the note 10, and the n9700 is exynos"
Someone who has the n9700 could check with cpu-z and settle this dispute.

ghostwheel said:
It would be nice if you provided a source for your claim, since I did so. For example, you could say: "I own the n9700, and it is exynos", or "I'm there engineer that designed the note 10, and the n9700 is exynos"
Someone who has the n9700 could check with cpu-z and settle this dispute.
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Here you go https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-10-model-number-sm-n970-differences/

bot42 said:
Here you go https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-10-model-number-sm-n970-differences/
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But I think that site says sm-n9700 is snapdragon.

The Hong Kong Note 10 is a Snapdragon, one of the few international variants with bootloader unlock and snapdragon. Not sure if it would work, otherwise people would do it. Good luck if you try, but be careful.

I have n9700 and its Snapdragon
Sent from my SM-N9700 using Tapatalk

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[I need help]How can I root my GALAXY S8 PLUS Japanese Ver?

My device is GALAXY S8PLUS SM-G955D(SC-03J).DOCOMO
How can I Root it? I need help(╥ω╥`)
THANKSε٩(๑> ₃ <)۶ з
csdxp said:
My device is GALAXY S8PLUS SM-G955D(SC-03J).DOCOMO
How can I Root it? I need help(╥ω╥`)
THANKSε٩(๑> ₃ <)۶ з
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こんばんは!
Unfortunately the SC-03J has a Snapdragon chipset which isn't currently rootable
Exynos variants are the only ones you'll be able to root.
xxxrichievxxx said:
こんばんは!
Unfortunately the SC-03J has a Snapdragon chipset which isn't currently rootable
Exynos variants are the only ones you'll be able to root.
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Half correct. I dont know about the Japanese version, but HK/China Snapdragons are likely to get rooted at some point.
What's for sure is Samsung locks the bootloader of its Snapdragon S8 in the US and Canada. So indeed these variants most likely wont ever be rooted.
Alcibiade said:
Half correct. I dont know about the Japanese version, but HK/China Snapdragons are likely to get rooted at some point.
What's for sure is Samsung locks the bootloader of its Snapdragon S8 in the US and Canada. So indeed these variants most likely wont ever be rooted.
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Japanese phones are usually heavily locked down. I remember 2-3 years ago there was a lock on top of a locked bootloader, on top of an 'unrootable' ROM/device called a 'Miyabi' lock - 3 locks. Not too sure if things have changed.
xxxrichievxxx said:
Japanese phones are usually heavily locked down. I remember 2-3 years ago there was a lock on top of a locked bootloader, on top of an 'unrootable' ROM/device called a 'Miyabi' lock - 3 locks. Not too sure if things have changed.
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Argh that sucks...
xxxrichievxxx said:
こんばんは!
Unfortunately the SC-03J has a Snapdragon chipset which isn't currently rootable
Exynos variants are the only ones you'll be able to root.
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THANKS...๐·°(৹˃̵﹏˂̵৹)°·๐

The right questions? Galaxy J7 SM-J727U

So i just dont know if im looking for the right stuff or what..
Id like a rootable ROM for debloat and performance reasons.
I have a Galaxy J7 SM-J727U..
Just got it from the store and i can find barely any info on this Model.
Does it have a different name? or just no development for this device?
Thank you
I've got the same phone, and I'm in the same situation. I've got 15 days to return it if I can't find a viable root option, but it seems decent for the price. I've gone through a lot of the steps for trying to root similar models, and in every case I simply can't flash anything with Odin. It gives the error "secure check failed". Everything I've looked into about this seems to point to the "OEM unlock" option under developer options, which this phone doesn't seem to have. I would also love to know if there's any potential for progress on this. I'm willing to put in some research and testing, and I'll let you know if I find anything anywhere else.
The U usually stands for UNLOCKED(as in any network/carrier)
Does not necessarily mean the bootloader is unlocked which is likely if the result is 'secure check fail'
What are the specs of this device and country of origin?
Anyone please say the exact CPU used in ths model. SM-J727U.
abittercoffee73 said:
Anyone please say the exact CPU used in ths model. SM-J727U.
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http://content.etilize.com/Detailed-Specs/EN/1040635850.html
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/p...galaxy-j7-16gb-unlocked-black-sm-j727uzkaxaa/
Exynos 7 Octa 1.60 GHz
RS.85243 said:
http://content.etilize.com/Detailed-Specs/EN/1040635850.html
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/p...galaxy-j7-16gb-unlocked-black-sm-j727uzkaxaa/
Exynos 7 Octa 1.60 GHz
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That's wrong, sorry. I saw one of the YouTubers Boost Mobile variant (J7 Perx) of SM-J727 with installed Snapdragon 625. I've sent this question to the Samsung support in Twitter, they've confirmed my suspicion of the Snapdragon-based US device. But I was unsure. And here I am completely sure of Snapdragon 625 inside J7 2017 US version.
abittercoffee73 said:
That's wrong, sorry. I saw one of the YouTubers Boost Mobile variant (J7 Perx) of SM-J727 with installed Snapdragon 625. I've sent this question to the Samsung support in Twitter, they've confirmed my suspicion of the Snapdragon-based US device. But I was unsure. And here I am completely sure of Snapdragon 625 inside J7 2017 US version.
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It was my understanding he is in Ukraine, and there the j727u is the Exynos model, as is the US j727u. The j727p and t models use the snap dragon chips
RS.85243 said:
It was my understanding he is in Ukraine, and there the j727u is the Exynos model, as is the US j727u. The j727p and t models use the snap dragon chips
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Yes I am the Ukrainian resident, and her we can obtain the SM-J730F. This is a real Exynos 7870 device. But yours J727U might have a different one.
EDIT: One of the users said that there is indeed Samsung Exynos 7870 inside the unlocked model. Meh. From the wompshmack's post the Download Mode looks to be verifying the signatures.
I have a J7 that is SM-S727LT. I can't find anything on that either
Jinco76 said:
I have a J7 that is SM-S727LT. I can't find anything on that either
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Can I ask you to look for CPU model in your phone? CPU-Z should provide it.
Sorry.. it the phone is a J7 sky pro and the model is SM-S737TL. Sorry about that. The cpu is a 7870.
Sent from my SM-S737TL using XDA Labs
Jinco76 said:
Sorry.. it the phone is a J7 sky pro and the model is SM-S737TL. Sorry about that. The cpu is a 7870.
Sent from my SM-S737TL using XDA Labs
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A bit offtopic, but there also is the SM-J727S model, which is the Samsung Wide 2 (or J7 for Souh Korea, sold by the SK Telecom carrier), there is TWRP for it. The CPU is also Exynos 7870.
Theoretically the same rootmethod can be used. Can anyone test?
ANYONE ROOT AND TWRP J727U ?? HELP.. i see no option to enable oem unlock also why.. got my htc rooted then if failed screen damage lines ect fault of too many drops i guess so got this galaxy thinking it will have a twrp ect as its a galaxy yet i find nothing, my luck..
also it was consumer wireless carrier, i cant find prepaid cards for this why ? annoying.. i can send a few to a paypal for help here.. tried odin flash twrp pop says fail.. adb commands the phone so can i flash twrp like that on command prompt.. i need twrp for j727U BUT CANT FIND IT lol
Is there anything for the SM-J727U?
Baseband version J727UUES3ARF1

Flashing My Note 20 Ultra 5g N9860(BRI) with SM-N986U1 firmware

Hi,
I was wondering if its possible to flash US unlocked firmware onto the unlocked dual sim Taiwanese variant of the Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860).
There are certain features like Samsung pay that is somewhat limited for me because its still shows the region as Taiwan.
Of course I don't want to brick my phone but wanted to see my options in terms of changing the region to a US version.
Also, just to confirm, there is no way for this 5G variant to get 5G with US carriers, correct?
Thanks
devamp22 said:
Hi,
I was wondering if its possible to flash US unlocked firmware onto the unlocked dual sim Taiwanese variant of the Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860).
There are certain features like Samsung pay that is somewhat limited for me because its still shows the region as Taiwan.
Of course I don't want to brick my phone but wanted to see my options in terms of changing the region to a US version.
Also, just to confirm, there is no way for this 5G variant to get 5G with US carriers, correct?
Thanks
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I dont believe there is. You may be able to chop a csc together. But I'll let some one else chime in
TheMadScientist said:
I dont believe there is. You may be able to chop a csc together. But I'll let some one else chime in
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hmmm, well I guess i will have to wait for more development on this to see what happens
devamp22 said:
hmmm, well I guess i will have to wait for more development on this to see what happens
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Just use a VPN and make sure it's connected to somewhere in America and you should be fine.
MrMike2182 said:
Just use a VPN and make sure it's connected to somewhere in America and you should be fine.
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VPN does nothing when the Samsung services are based on the CSC. I have PIA and Adguard but this will not work.
devamp22 said:
VPN does nothing when the Samsung services are based on the CSC. I have PIA and Adguard but this will not work.
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Just flash a hacked up CSC there should be some around here on xda.
hey I wanted to know if it is safe to flash note 20 ultra us snapdragon version with other like korean snapdragon firmware. I know exynos firmware I can't flash on snapdragon. but if both models are snapdragon version then is it possible and safe. I mean will not brick.
please advice.
androidloveRs3104 said:
hey I wanted to know if it is safe to flash note 20 ultra us snapdragon version with other like korean snapdragon firmware. I know exynos firmware I can't flash on snapdragon. but if both models are snapdragon version then is it possible and safe. I mean will not brick.
please advice.
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SAme question here.. can anyone help please? also can anyone help in this issue:
I am living in UK, have note 20 ultra 986U1. all 5g Bands are not active, on android 11 (UI3.1) there was a way to access to service menu and enable all 5bands. and I was using the 5G here. now, I updated, and that can not reach seavice menu to enable right 5G band. anyone has any idea what should I do? even I can not flash with UK rom, as UK rom is for Exynos, but mine is snapdragon. any other idea maybe? or other rom that works with my phone and also enabled 5G bands?
do you think if I just change the CSC , my problem will solve? if yes, which CSC I must flash and how?

SM-N9860 OneUI 5.0 beta

Hi! Has anyone gotten the OneUI 5.0 beta on their N9860 N20 Ultra 5G? I'm on the TGY CSC and even tried using a VPN to switch to other Members regions and have had no luck so far.
No, it's not available yet. Checked this morning.
kazimali25 said:
Hi! Has anyone gotten the OneUI 5.0 beta on their N9860 N20 Ultra 5G? I'm on the TGY CSC and even tried using a VPN to switch to other Members regions and have had no luck so far.
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The wait is almost over Thursday night snapdragon Android 13 landed so shouldn't be too long now!
N1NJATH3ORY said:
The wait is almost over Thursday night snapdragon Android 13 landed so shouldn't be too long
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Never buy this TGY, CHC or BRI variants of any Samsung's phone. Very very slow in updates.
kazimali25 said:
Never buy this TGY, CHC or BRI variants of any Samsung's phone. Very very slow in update
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Well, that's the price you pay for performance! Snapdragon is awesome. if you find it too slow why not change the CSC to Korea or stateside ?
Is it possible that we can change CSC of SM-N9860 to Korea or US ?
kazimali25 said:
Is it possible that we can change CSC of SM-N9860 to Korea
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Yes, it is! As long the firmware is Snapdragon, not Exynos you will be fine I'm pretty sure all the info is here on XDA you will need to research it. it should be pretty straightforward as I've done it tons of times UK firmware changed to Germany CSC (Exynos) So i get quicker updates on my Note 9 & my Note 10+ 5G I haven't changed my Snapdragon Note 20 Ultra 5G as of yet been so busy i will change it soon as i would like to unlock all bands on my Note 20 Ultra 5G!
kazimali25 said:
Never buy this TGY, CHC or BRI variants of any Samsung's phone. Very very slow in updates.
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Can I flash US Unlocked firmware to my N9860? Or will I end up bricking my device? Both of them are Snapdragon Variant
Harrt said:
Can I flash US Unlocked firmware to my N9860? Or will I end up bricking my device? Both of them are Snapdragon Variant
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Yes, you can brick your phone. Because the US version only single sim and N9860 dual sim, different hardware and software.

Question A536E/DS December Update

It seems to improve the lagginess of the exynos variant of a53 5g. I just updated it today. Will post for more updates.
kenjesryl said:
It seems to improve the lagginess of the exynos variant of a53 5g. I just updated it today. Will post for more updates.
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All A53 have Exynos SoC.
gerhard_wa said:
All A53 have Exynos SoC.
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theres a snapdragon variant, the one w 8/128 or 8/256
A536E/DS 8/128, it's Exynos.
Edit: No Dec OTA yet, AFR (Kenya) CSC, cant change CSC to something better, neither can i flash a different variant firmware either, even though people seem to have done it. No idea why.
there is a December update, check this https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-A536B/
kenjesryl said:
theres a snapdragon variant, the one w 8/128 or 8/256
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Until I see proof of an actual A53 with a Snapdragon SoC I think you are mistaken.
Anyway, it seems there just a little improvement on the lagginess of the system, just a slight. But its tolerable.
Still hoping a working and stable rom would come by.
PlutoDelic said:
A536E/DS 8/128, it's Exynos.
Edit: No Dec OTA yet, AFR (Kenya) CSC, cant change CSC to something better, neither can i flash a different variant firmware either, even though people seem to have done it. No idea why.
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hy can't you i am using the Indonesia Rom and it gets update way faster then AFR
MuhammadBharadia said:
hy can't you i am using the Indonesia Rom and it gets update way faster then AFR
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Cause Odin fails, whether patched one or not. Firmwares seem to differ in size, so that explains it, and i wont risk a PIT flash until someone confirms that it works.

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