I have recently purchased the Note 20 Ultra 5G in the UK. But I got sent a South Korean variant. I have looked around and I don't seem to find anyways to get Samsung Pay working here in the UK. It kept asking for a Korean sim card. Also, it would be nice to get rid of the preloaded South Korean apps.
Model: SM-N986N
Android 11
Security Patch Level: 1 Dec 2020
I have read about the *#272 method and tried it. Also the IMEI method. Both the default Samsung dialer app and Google Phone did not bring up the menus.
I have also read about downgrading the phone to July security patch. But this phone launched with August security patch. Even though the rom download on Sammobile said the rom is from July, it still contained the August Security patch, which meant it won't work with other methods.
I really want to use Samsung pay, thus I don't want to trip KNOX and root. Do you guys have any recommendations that I can try?
william0910 said:
I have recently purchased the Note 20 Ultra 5G in the UK. But I got sent a South Korean variant. I have looked around and I don't seem to find anyways to get Samsung Pay working here in the UK. It kept asking for a Korean sim card. Also, it would be nice to get rid of the preloaded South Korean apps.
Model: SM-N986N
Android 11
Security Patch Level: 1 Dec 2020
I have read about the *#272 method and tried it. Also the IMEI method. Both the default Samsung dialer app and Google Phone did not bring up the menus.
I have also read about downgrading the phone to July security patch. But this phone launched with August security patch. Even though the rom download on Sammobile said the rom is from July, it still contained the August Security patch, which meant it won't work with other methods.
I really want to use Samsung pay, thus I don't want to trip KNOX and root. Do you guys have any recommendations that I can try?
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Hi,
Same case for me, I'm based in France and I have this Korean model. I can't find a French ROM or an "EU" ROM for using Samsung Pay and the others features. If someone could help us it would be cool. Thanks !
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Hi,
I am getting somewhat unhappy with the lack of official updates for my unlocked SM-G920F (DBT) S6, which I bought from Amazon Germany. Looks like the UK variants have a much more recent BTU firmware dated January 2016, while mine is stuck with October 2015 update.
PhoneInfo shows the following:
Product code: SM-G920FZKADBT
Original CSC: DBT
Firmware's CSC: DBT
Active CSC: DBT
Bootloader: G920FXXU3COI9
PDA: G920FXXU3COI9
CSC: G920FDBT3COI6
Baseband: G920FXXU3COI9
Would it be possible for me to flash the latest official BTU firmware without tripping Knox?
Many thanks for your comments!
Yes.
Sendt fra min SM-G920F med Tapatalk
Many thanks for your response! This is a good news
Do I need to change CSC somehow, or would it be sufficient to just flash the latest BTU firmware with Odin?
kzakhar said:
Many thanks for your response! This is a good news
Do I need to change CSC somehow, or would it be sufficient to just flash the latest BTU firmware with Odin?
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Switching is not going to help you as the BTU version is just as old as the DBT version. COI9 is the latest release for both countries.
You will have no benefit by switching to BTU.
It seems that since October, Samsung has only updated the carrier versions of their builds and not the Open/carrier independent versions.
There is one notable exception, which is the NEE version for Denmark/Sweden. This at least has the security updates dated Dec. 1 and is, aside from Marshmallow, the best you can do for the SM-G920F.
What I did was just flash NEE on top of the existing firmware (in my case BTU). That provides a mixed CSC version for the time being but can be healed by flashing BTU again, when Samsung finally comes out with a new firmware.
What I would recommend for you to do is to complain with Samsung. I have emailed them and made it clear that they promised monthly security updates in August 2015. Their promise is what prompted me to purchase the Samsung S6 in September. After the purchase, they delivered exactly one monthly update for it, then 4 months of delivering nothing.
They have not kept their promise and I suggest you (and everyone else who is upset by this) let them know. In my case I have also asked them for a return of the phone.
This is also something I will now attempt to initiate through my dealer.
Cave_diver said:
Switching is not going to help you as the BTU version is just as old as the DBT version. COI9 is the latest release for both countries.
You will have no benefit by switching to BTU.
It seems that since October, Samsung has only updated the carrier versions of their builds and not the Open/carrier independent versions.
There is one notable exception, which is the NEE version for Denmark/Sweden. This at least has the security updates dated Dec. 1 and is, aside from Marshmallow, the best you can do for the SM-G920F.
What I did was just flash NEE on top of the existing firmware (in my case BTU). That provides a mixed CSC version for the time being but can be healed by flashing BTU again, when Samsung finally comes out with a new firmware.
What I would recommend for you to do is to complain with Samsung. I have emailed them and made it clear that they promised monthly security updates in August 2015. Their promise is what prompted me to purchase the Samsung S6 in September. After the purchase, they delivered exactly one monthly update for it, then 4 months of delivering nothing.
They have not kept their promise and I suggest you (and everyone else who is upset by this) let them know. In my case I have also asked them for a return of the phone.
This is also something I will now attempt to initiate through my dealer.
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You are right, the latest BTU is the same G920FXXU3COI9 :|
I already complained to Samsung twice, the last time was yesterday, but they were not forthcoming. I also bought the device hoping for the monthly updates, but didn't get any since October 2015.
And it's only going to get worst for updates as they be very few & far between for the S6 this year once the S7 is launched.
Yeah, this is kinda sad.
kzakhar said:
You are right, the latest BTU is the same G920FXXU3COI9 :|
I already complained to Samsung twice, the last time was yesterday, but they were not forthcoming. I also bought the device hoping for the monthly updates, but didn't get any since October 2015.
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Quite honestly the S6 is the best phone I've ever used and I would love to keep it. But the update policy, especially considering the promise Samsung made, is not acceptable. I'll keep you updated on my attempts at returning it.
Cave_diver said:
Quite honestly the S6 is the best phone I've ever used and I would love to keep it. But the update policy, especially considering the promise Samsung made, is not acceptable. I'll keep you updated on my attempts at returning it.
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Thanks! I thought about returning mine, but won't even try: it's easily one of the best phones for the money, the only alternative for me would be an iPhone 6/6s, and I'm not prepared to go that route
hey, of course you can flash btu firmware on german handset. that's what i always do after buying samsung's phone. it's the cleanest one with no bloat.
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I just received a response from Samsung basically telling me to f*ck off and contact a local repair shop. Sent them the following:
Hi,
Many thanks for your response! Unfortunately, my location (Cyprus) is not on the list. Moreover, I own a factory unlocked and carrier-independent EU version sourced from Germany (DBT), which does not depend on the local carriers.
As far as I can see, the latest update for Galaxy S6 (DBT), as well as for the UK unlocked and unbranded version of Galaxy S6 (BTU), is G920FXXU3COI9, dated October and September 2015 respectively - I checked Sammobile, XDA forums and other Internet resources to verify this. My understanding is that no further updates have been released to the aforementioned unlocked and unbranded EU versions, either DBT or BTU, thus my question is: where are the November 2015, December 2015 and January 2016 security updates promised by Samsung and "released" on paper?
I bought the device based on the promise that it would get frequent security updates, only to face another letdown by Samsung. I would appreciate an explanation and an estimate of when the above updates will become available to my device.
Thanks!
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Let's see how it goes.
My S7 international variant unlocked has not been updated since February 2017. There is no update available when I try to update manually. I want to confirm with everyone using same variant whether they are receiving security patches or not. My device is totally stock and non rooted.
My device is on 1 May 2017 patch.
SM-G930FD
Portugal TPH and still on January patch....
mrmamon said:
My device is on 1 May 2017 patch.
SM-G930FD
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Weird, i have same device but not yet updated. May I ask where u purchased this device.
My device is G930Fd still on feburary patch, Region Pakistan
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MY Sim free UK SM-G930F has the 1st April 2017 patch.
I have SM-930F with BTU firmware and still 1st May Security Update.
I have noticed something weird on my phone about software update though. 2 times now it displayed the software update icon saying that a software update is available but when I click on it, the page says that I already have the last version... Did this problem happen to someone else already?
Thanks
UPDATE with NOVEMBER Security Patch is out..
PDA/AP Version T865XXU4BTK2
Region DBT— Germany
Build Date 2020-11-08
SM T865 One UI 2.5 UPDATE with SEPTEMBER SECURITY PATCH IS NOW AVAILABLE ..
Right Now, its available ONLY FOR Germany and is available for download via Frija.
PDA/AP Version T865XXU4BTI1
CSC T865OXM4BTI1
MODEM/CP VersionT865XXU4BTI1
Region - DBT— Germany
Build Date 2020-09-01
Changelist 19479728
Can this be installed on the US version? I've been dying for 2.5 forever!
Yes you can unless ya device is carrier locked..
edit: sorry, wrong thread
i'm in UK and still stuck on the May security, has anyone in the uk actually received this yet?
walkerx said:
i'm in UK and still stuck on the May security, has anyone in the uk actually received this yet?
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Thats bad! Just checked and you are on the latest:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-tab-s6/firmware/SM-T865/BTU/
Im in Sweden, but I flashed in the German version that was released a month ago with OneUI 2.5 and wireless DEX. =)
walkerx said:
i'm in UK and still stuck on the May security, has anyone in the uk actually received this yet?
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Actually no one outside the Germany and Korea has received this update. And as usual there is no official information from Samsung.
Hi to update for the T860 which files do I need to extract and flash with oden
I am on custom rom
Thanks
Another update out yesterday for Germany (DBT). Still september patch though... Installing now =)
Im guessing that if this latest update is bugfree, they will release it to the rest of the world also.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-tab-s6/firmware/SM-T865/DBT/download/T865XXU4BTJ2/434201/
According to Samsung its not released in UK as its carrier dependent even if you purchased it through Samsung directly.
I have told them I'm not happy after being told will get regular updates and these are supposed to be every quarter at most.
Absolutely disgusting that purchasers are being treated like this still.
It doesn't support Volte, does it?
T865XXU3BTF2_ATO no update
Hi, I am a owner of an T865_ATO (Austria) T865XXU3BTF2 and no newer update is in sight. I`m on the 1.Mai 2020 Safty patch. What's wrong with samsung?
The tab T860 of my wife is on the 1. Juli 2020. Any infos about Samsung ?THX Wolf
Just received the update (Belgium)
OTA downloaded for UK T860 over the weekend.
UPDATE with Security Patch is out..
PDA/AP Version T865XXU4BTK2
Region DBT— Germany
Build Date 2020-11-08
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__Tab__S6__4G__/crjx/DBT/T865XXU4BTK2/T865OXM4BTK2/
I just got the November patch in Bahrain, we have XSG csc
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I have a T865 btw
I am skipping those updates...Waiting for Android 11 upgrade which starting to roll soon.
walkerx said:
According to Samsung its not released in UK as its carrier dependent even if you purchased it through Samsung directly.
I have told them I'm not happy after being told will get regular updates and these are supposed to be every quarter at most.
Absolutely disgusting that purchasers are being treated like this still.
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Just flash DBT with Odin! why wait for Samsung as all they are good for is taking the piss!
Hello guys,
I bought my brand-new Samsung S10e this year in early July and I havent received any update since the January 2020 security patch, which I assume was installed when the phone was manufactured. I was wondering if there's any issue with my firmware or anything. I have seen some recommendations for firmware flashing, I am a bit freaked out about it as I have never done it and I dont want to brick the phone. Additionally my phone is the US variant (Snapdragon) and New Zealand where I live has Exynos for the Default, further convincing me that the phone might have no compatible firmware for where I live to receive updates. I also read that it is not possible for Snapdragon to be rooted and so I was wondering if I could get comfirmation as to whether or not I could use custom ROMs. Any help, suggestions, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated, I am desperate for anything.
Phone model number: Galaxy S10e SM-G970U 128GB
Thanks in advance
If you need a reference for comparison to the US T-Mobile version https://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G970U/TMB/doc.html
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BigguKatsu said:
Hello guys,
I bought my brand-new Samsung S10e this year in early July and I havent received any update since the January 2020 security patch, which I assume was installed when the phone was manufactured. I was wondering if there's any issue with my firmware or anything. I have seen some recommendations for firmware flashing, I am a bit freaked out about it as I have never done it and I dont want to brick the phone. Additionally my phone is the US variant (Snapdragon) and New Zealand where I live has Exynos for the Default, further convincing me that the phone might have no compatible firmware for where I live to receive updates. I also read that it is not possible for Snapdragon to be rooted and so I was wondering if I could get comfirmation as to whether or not I could use custom ROMs. Any help, suggestions, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated, I am desperate for anything.
Phone model number: Galaxy S10e SM-G970U 128GB
Thanks in advance
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Your best option is to download SamFirm 5.0 and download SM-G970U1 firmware XAA code. Youll get updates then. Search how to use SamFirm and tutorial how to flash with patched Odin.
pahick said:
Your best option is to download SamFirm 5.0 and download SM-G970U1 firmware XAA code. Youll get updates then. Search how to use SamFirm and tutorial how to flash with patched Odin.
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Are you sure that I use the SM-G970U1 firmware and not the SM-G970U firmware, I just really don't want to screw it up, is there a link you could send so I'm not installing viruses? Thank you
Hello,
I just bought a Note 20 Ultra Korean variant with Snapdragon processor.. I am using the phone in India.. it seems to have some KT carrier branded firmware in it.. it also has some carrier specific settings in the menu.. I understood that the CSC of my device is KTC and Korean unbranded model has KOO CSC.. is there a way I can change the CSC to KOO and install stock Samsung firmware on this device? I have no idea how to change the CSC.. tried*#272*IMEI# and it doesnt work.
I am on September security patch.
Please help me.
No one? Someone please help? :-/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...nge-csc-sm-n9860-ds-n20u-5g-hongkong-t4163363
naieem_ilu said:
No one? Someone please help? :-/
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The link that maurrius shared should work.
Let us know if it is successful :good:
roryh86 said:
The link that maurrius shared should work.
Let us know if it is successful :good:
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I can't find July software for Korean Note 20 Ultra anywhere. I am currently on September patch. Need to downgrade to July patch to use Mysterious-Dev CSC changer app.
Still listing July firmware. https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...e/SM-N986N/KTC/download/N986NKSU1ATH1/357960/
naieem_ilu said:
I can't find July software for Korean Note 20 Ultra anywhere. I am currently on September patch. Need to downgrade to July patch to use Mysterious-Dev CSC changer app.
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AFAIK, the Korean(SM-N986N) model was released with August security patch right out of the box, i.e. there was no firmware build for consumers with July security patch for this model. So searching for a July-patched build might not help.
bud7dha said:
Still listing July firmware. https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...e/SM-N986N/KTC/download/N986NKSU1ATH1/357960/
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That's with August security patch, having July-end build.
I own this model and live in South Korea. The firmware came out in July upon launch with August security patch. There has been one security patch update released since then (September 4). So, maybe the OP is SOL about downgrading unless the original firmware will still work for changing CSC. I don't know, as I've stopped messing with that stuff years ago now.
Virgo_Guy said:
AFAIK, the Korean(SM-N986N) model was released with August security patch right out of the box, i.e. there was no firmware build for consumers with July security patch for this model. So searching for a July-patched build might not help.
That's with August security patch, having July-end build.
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bud7dha said:
I own this model and live in South Korea. The firmware came out in July upon launch with August security patch. There has been one security patch update released since then (September 4). So, maybe the OP is SOL about downgrading unless the original firmware will still work for changing CSC. I don't know, as I've stopped messing with that stuff years ago now.
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I think my phone came with July security patch.
The only reference I can find to ATGI firmware is testing from Samsung back in July and the pic was in Korean. I pre-ordered mine and it came with ATH1 firmware out of the box in August. You're not going to find that firmware anywhere easily. I can't even get a hit on a Korean search engine. Good luck.
naieem_ilu said:
I think my phone came with July security patch.
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Is this a retail unit?
Virgo_Guy said:
AFAIK, the Korean(SM-N986N) model was released with August security patch right out of the box, i.e. there was no firmware build for consumers with July security patch for this model. So searching for a July-patched build might not help.
That's with August security patch, having July-end build.
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Yes I guess. I sourced it through a friend of mine. He is a seller.
naieem_ilu said:
Yes I guess. I sourced it through a friend of mine. He is a seller.
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Did you get a retail box with it?
Virgo_Guy said:
Did you get a retail box with it?
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Yea.. I did. He still has few of these. ?
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Why don't you flash KOO firmware with sep security and check? You got nothing to loose
Im using N986N from korea in UK but with KOO csc and my phone came with aug sec patch.
jacktackle said:
Why don't you flash KOO firmware with sep security and check? You got nothing to loose
Im using N986N from korea in UK but with KOO csc and my phone came with aug sec patch.
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Without changing the CSC first and then flashing, it will have no changes whatsoever. I tried. ?
jacktackle said:
Why don't you flash KOO firmware with sep security and check? You got nothing to loose
Im using N986N from korea in UK but with KOO csc and my phone came with aug sec patch.
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How's 5g and 4g+ working for you mate?
marriusf81 said:
How's 5g and 4g+ working for you mate?
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5G isnt available here in India. So I cant speak about it. 4G works fine.
naieem_ilu said:
5G isnt available here in India. So I cant speak about it. 4G works fine.
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Thanks. I was asking @jacktackle. He's using his phone in UK.