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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.

S10e didnt get update

i get my phone out of my country so for that i didnt get new update android 10 one ui 2.0
so i contact to samsung in my country the say didnt support him
if there any way to get the new update
model number Sm-G970F/DS
i dont know what his region is and i am afraid to download update from sammopil wrong country any help

What does your phone say in settings>about phone>Baseband version.......and settings>about phone>Service Provider SW ver.?
Depending on what Service Provider SW ver. says (eg: MXO/MXO/MXO) you can go here and look up your version and download the appropriate firmware..
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-G970F/

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TPA is country. Here is firmware you want...
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__S10e__/ft09/TPA/G970FXXS3BSL4/G970FOXM3BSKO/
Here is all firmware available for phone...
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-G970F/region/TPA/

Samsung s10e update stuck at February 2019
I also need Android 10 and ui 2.0 update firmware for sm-970u

Can I ask for a bit of advice - I've been checking for the Android 10 update for me S10e - turns out that I haven't had any software updates at all since the 1st August 2019.
Checking the device information, even though I'm in the UK and have a UK SIM in the phone, the Service provider SW ver. is XEU/XEU,ITV/ITV - so Italy...
I'm aware that I can potentially manually update the firmware - but is there a way to ensure I get updates pushed to the phone given my set-up... would a manual flash fix this?

Squidgemonster said:
Can I ask for a bit of advice - I've been checking for the Android 10 update for me S10e - turns out that I haven't had any software updates at all since the 1st August 2019.
Checking the device information, even though I'm in the UK and have a UK SIM in the phone, the Service provider SW ver. is XEU/XEU,ITV/ITV - so Italy...
I'm aware that I can potentially manually update the firmware - but is there a way to ensure I get updates pushed to the phone given my set-up... would a manual flash fix this?
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Maybe? If you flash the XEU(UK) firmware and keep using the UK SIM it should get updates. At the very least, youll be on December update.
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__S10e__/7v7h/XEU/G970FXXS3BSL4/G970FOXM3BSKO/

Thanks @pahick - I ended up flashing using the XEU firmware. It was a little complex as I had to use VirtualBox on a Mac, but all went perfectly. Happily running Android 10 now
Will be curious to see if I get future OTA updates pushed to the phone now. Otherwise it'll be the VirtualBox route for me!
I'm curious to know, is there a subscription/notification service anywhere that will tell you there is a new firmware available for your device/region? Obviously I can keep trying on the phone, but I believe Samsung are doing monthly updates for the s10 series?
Finally... Do you think it's worth trying to manually set my CSC to XEU instead of ITV....?

Squidgemonster said:
I'm curious to know, is there a subscription/notification service anywhere that will tell you there is a new firmware available for your device/region? Obviously I can keep trying on the phone, but I believe Samsung are doing monthly updates for the s10 series?
Finally... Do you think it's worth trying to manually set my CSC to XEU instead of ITV....?
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I do not know of any subscription service sorry. Once again, sorry I do not know of changing CSC would help. I was hoping flashing the XEU firmware would change SW ver. Does it still show XEU/XEU,ITV/ITV? If so I am not sure. Sorry I could not be of more help.
Keep checking https://samfrew.com/model/SM-G970F/region/XEU/ as a few countries have already updated to January. Should not be long before you get an update. If you dont, just manually update when it comes out. Good luck.
PS...UK H3G has January update already. https://samfrew.com/model/SM-G970F/region/H3G/
You can check individual countries/regions here https://samfrew.com/model/SM-G970F/

No need to apologize - I really appreciate the advice and pointers. As it happens my update indicates that I have the 'Security patch level: 1 January 2020' - so may have got that with the update too.
Yes - it does still show XEU/XEU,ITV/ITV - but I'll just keep checking the samfrew.com URLs periodically, and checking for updates directly on the phone to see if it magically does do an OTA update at some point.
As an aside - there was a video guide on YouTube that was a nice reassuring reference for the update process (can't post as I haven't posted 10+ times on the boards!). Interestingly he states the CSC/Region isn't all that important as all tend to be present in the updates downloaded via Frija.
I'm happy though - thanks again for the advice, and hopefully this conversation helps future folks in a similar situation. I'm off to tinker some more with One UI 2.0!

For any who are interested, I can confirm that I'm now getting OTA updates, having just received the February security patch today, so I'm a very happy man!
As a side note, for anyone on MacOS, installing the new firmware via a Windows VM wasn't too complicated at all, and completely free.
Microsoft offer free Windows 10 VMs for browser testing, and they remain active for 90 days (or indefinitely if you do a restore point at a good time). Set one of these up and you can install the Samsung USB drivers, install Frija (with the required C++ packages), then Odin, and you're all good to go.
I hope this helps someone in the future. Many thanks for the advice/assistance on the forum.

Help with update OTA (ELS-N04 c792)

Hello so back in December i decided to take the risk go to Huawei with the P40 pro as my new phone and i loved it ever since up until i notice that when i installed GMS i didn't had updates. So then i watched videos after videos trying different things in order to fix it but kept failing. And now since the recent situation about firmware finder i think I'm stuck. If possible can someone help me?

SmokyGames said:
Hello so back in December i decided to take the risk go to Huawei with the P40 pro as my new phone and i loved it ever since up until i notice that when i installed GMS i didn't had updates. So then i watched videos after videos trying different things in order to fix it but kept failing. And now since the recent situation about firmware finder i think I'm stuck. If possible can someone help me?
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How did you install GMS in your P40 Pro? What build number/firmware ist currently installed?

mockh said:
How did you install GMS in your P40 Pro? What build number/firmware ist currently installed?
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it currently has EMUI 10.1.0.134(C792E7R3P1) and i saw a video on youtube to install them but first i had to downgrade it in order to make it work.

Hey, I am in the exact same boat, even the build is the same (C792E3R3P3) well reallllly close. Anyway, I am unable to downgrade out of EMUI 11, I cant use HiSuite to do the revisions cause they pulled the firmware, and the play store stopped working so my apps don't work... so pretty much screwed. I'm considering rooting the phone now.
SmokyGames said:
Hello so back in December i decided to take the risk go to Huawei with the P40 pro as my new phone and i loved it ever since up until i notice that when i installed GMS i didn't had updates. So then i watched videos after videos trying different things in order to fix it but kept failing. And now since the recent situation about firmware finder i think I'm stuck. If possible can someone help me?
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So if you happen to find a solution let us know!

Rippieus said:
Hey, I am in the exact same boat, even the build is the same (C792E3R3P3) well reallllly close. Anyway, I am unable to downgrade out of EMUI 11, I cant use HiSuite to do the revisions cause they pulled the firmware, and the play store stopped working so my apps don't work... so pretty much screwed. I'm considering rooting the phone now.
So if you happen to find a solution let us know!
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I did exactly as you described - and it DID work.
First under EMUI 11 you use HiSuite to return to EMUI 10. When you have established the link between your PC and your phone you use the third option in HISuite - Update system - and when HISuite informs you that you are using the latest version already you will find below the option to use another version. In my case HISuite offered the latest version of EMUI 10 - 10.1.0.176 - and presto: you are in EMUI 10 after all. Now you downgrade to your verson 10.1.0.134 - or lower - and then you can user the googlefier.apk.
It worked in my case and now I'm using 11.0.0.176 as before trying to install GMS
Hope this helps...

mockh said:
I did exactly as you described - and it DID work.
First under EMUI 11 you use HiSuite to return to EMUI 10. When you have established the link between your PC and your phone you use the third option in HISuite - Update system - and when HISuite informs you that you are using the latest version already you will find below the option to use another version. In my case HISuite offered the latest version of EMUI 10 - 10.1.0.176 - and presto: you are in EMUI 10 after all. Now you downgrade to your verson 10.1.0.134 - or lower - and then you can user the googlefier.apk.
It worked in my case and now I'm using 11.0.0.176 as before trying to install GMS
Hope this helps...
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For me i can't use HiSuite because there is no ota

mockh said:
I did exactly as you described - and it DID work.
First under EMUI 11 you use HiSuite to return to EMUI 10. When you have established the link between your PC and your phone you use the third option in HISuite - Update system - and when HISuite informs you that you are using the latest version already you will find below the option to use another version. In my case HISuite offered the latest version of EMUI 10 - 10.1.0.176 - and presto: you are in EMUI 10 after all. Now you downgrade to your verson 10.1.0.134 - or lower - and then you can user the googlefier.apk.
It worked in my case and now I'm using 11.0.0.176 as before trying to install GMS
Hope this helps...
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I did exactly that, or tried I should say. I get to that point where it says "I am using the latest version" and does not offer another version. And now, my phone wont take incoming calls, never again... gonna jump off the Huawei train.
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Rippieus said:
I did exactly that, or tried I should say. I get to that point where it says "I am using the latest version" and does not offer another version. And now, my phone wont take incoming calls, never again... gonna jump off the Huawei train.View attachment 5283453
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That sucks, for me i think i'll be stuck on EMUI 10.1 for 2 years because i got my p40 pro a few months ago on contract. So yeah rip.

Huawei Firm Finder / Huawei Firm Archive ( 2021 Edition )
Introduction It's not a tool but rather an online website, unfortunately recently FirmFinder has gone out of business with Huawei's new changes, so I grabbed a cheap VPS and got a website up with archives of old / new firmwares. Features...
forum.xda-developers.com
This could help you just like how it did for me

Awesome, il have a look and see if it's there.
SmokyGames said:
Huawei Firm Finder / Huawei Firm Archive ( 2021 Edition )
Introduction It's not a tool but rather an online website, unfortunately recently FirmFinder has gone out of business with Huawei's new changes, so I grabbed a cheap VPS and got a website up with archives of old / new firmwares. Features...
forum.xda-developers.com
This could help you just like how it did for me
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I had another idea but not sure if or how it would work. I found a complete backup of my phone when i first bought it. I did try all sorts of ways to install it but doesn't work...any ideas?

Hey Smokey, want to thank you for forwarding me to IProffesors firmware finder. I tried it 3 times and actually had it upgrade but failed on installation. I gave up but ended up messaging him to see if he could help. He told me to try a few things I haven't heard and the next attempt it worked man! He's a genius and now my new god, so thank you for pointing me to his work, saved my phone from the garbage.
SmokyGames said:
Huawei Firm Finder / Huawei Firm Archive ( 2021 Edition )
Introduction It's not a tool but rather an online website, unfortunately recently FirmFinder has gone out of business with Huawei's new changes, so I grabbed a cheap VPS and got a website up with archives of old / new firmwares. Features...
forum.xda-developers.com
This could help you just like how it did for me
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Rippieus said:
Hey Smokey, want to thank you for forwarding me to IProffesors firmware finder. I tried it 3 times and actually had it upgrade but failed on installation. I gave up but ended up messaging him to see if he could help. He told me to try a few things I haven't heard and the next attempt it worked man! He's a genius and now my new god, so thank you for pointing me to his work, saved my phone from the garbage.
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It's my pleasure! And I've been searching for 2 months for help on Canadian p40 pro ota and this became possible and now everyone can be happy! Everyone should praise him hehe!

You bet brother, its been a long haul for sure! All praise the the mighty Professor!
Where in Canada are you from?
SmokyGames said:
It's my pleasure! And I've been searching for 2 months for help on Canadian p40 pro ota and this became possible and now everyone can be happy! Everyone should praise him hehe!
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Where in Canada are you from?

Rippieus said:
You bet brother, its been a long haul for sure! All praise the the mighty Professor!
Where in Canada are you from?
Where in Canada are you from?
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I'm in Québec hehe.

Hi, i'm from Mexico months ago i downgraded my telephone, it works and everything but i cannot upgrade it to EMUI11, i dont know if somebody can help me, i heard that i need to install the base firmware to get the updates but how do i know the base firmware or actually i dont know what can i do.
Thank you all.
Regards
My phone info is:
Base Software Version
ELS-LGRP4-OVS 10.1.0.131

v3nomEd said:
Hi, i'm from Mexico months ago i downgraded my telephone, it works and everything but i cannot upgrade it to EMUI11, i dont know if somebody can help me, i heard that i need to install the base firmware to get the updates but how do i know the base firmware or actually i dont know what can i do.
Thank you all.
Regards
My phone info is:
Base Software Version
ELS-LGRP4-OVS 10.1.0.131
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Complete Guide
Modifying HiSuite and manipulating it's connection data to install Roms before they officially get released. - ProfessorJTJ/HISuite-Proxy
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IProfessor said:
Complete Guide
Modifying HiSuite and manipulating it's connection data to install Roms before they officially get released. - ProfessorJTJ/HISuite-Proxy
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Hi @IProfessor thanks, actually I tried but when the process starts on the phone it cancels on its own. Tried with different firmwares and still.

v3nomEd said:
Hi @IProfessor thanks, actually I tried but when the process starts on the phone it cancels on its own. Tried with different firmwares and still.
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You can send HiSuite log to me to review it.
"C:\Users\Your user\AppData\Local\HiSuite\logs\systemupdate.log"

This is the full file

v3nomEd said:
This is the full file
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not uploaded yet apparently, you can send it to me in a message by the way, just to avoid breaching any sensitive data.

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).