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Using a Firmware with a different DBT CSC file

I currently have a i9001 using Android 2.3.3 with baseband version I9001XXKF8 and am planning to flash with the newer I9001XXKQ1 version since there is no official 2.3.6 update for my region.
My current firmware I use has the South African CSC files(I9001OJCKF3) but the newer firmware uses the German CSC(I9001DBTKP1). My phone is not sim-locked.
If I flash to the newer firmware would that 'brick' the device? If I backup my current CSC files from /root/system/csc would I be able to restore these onto the newer firmware? If so would replacing these require factory reset or any such thing?
These are my CSC files:
hxxp://i.imgur.com/9vpfw.png

Anyone? :/ Please

What firmware should I flash?

I have the nordic firmware .93
But I use English as language on my phone. What would be the newest firmware to flash for me?
Are there any difference in the radio files? Witch should I choose? My bootloader is open...
Can i flash the .105 firmware or does this contain other stuff since it's Branded?

There is absolutely no difference between nordic and english version of firmware. The only differences you mightnotice are within the pre-installed apps. Radios should be exactly the same.
I wouldn't flash a branded firmware if I were you.

Are there any sources for older ftf files other than XperiCheck?

Hello Everyone. I have a device that came with a Hong Kong FW. (F8332 1305-2218)
I'd like to have an MM FTF as a backup incase I want to downgrade in the future.
I know that flashing FTF files for other regions/countries is possible, so any MM FTF is okay but I would prefer having the FW with most features and least bloat-ware.
Is there any source other than xpericheck?
(PS. I haven't unlocked my device yet)

cizkek_ said:
Hello Everyone. I have a device that came with a Hong Kong FW. (F8332 1305-2218)
I'd like to have an MM FTF as a backup incase I want to downgrade in the future.
I know that flashing FTF files for other regions/countries is possible, so any MM FTF is okay but I would prefer having the FW with most features and least bloat-ware.
Is there any source other than xpericheck?
(PS. I haven't unlocked my device yet)
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download xperifirm v5
create tft (flashtool)

s6182 said:
download xperifirm v5
create tft (flashtool)
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Thanks.
Xperifirm only shows the latest N firmware. I am now downloading it, but i need MM.
What do you mean by "create ftf (flashtool)" ? Can flashtool extract ftf from phone?

cizkek_ said:
Thanks.
Xperifirm only shows the latest N firmware. I am now downloading it, but i need MM.
What do you mean by "create ftf (flashtool)" ? Can flashtool extract ftf from phone?
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I also had downgrade for backup ta.img
You can take any rom android 6 and also your rom android 7
ex:
My xz a generic benelux (blx) android 7
I download central europe 1 android 6 find on the internet
I have flasher all the rom "total wipe" so my xz was under central europe 1
I made backup ta.img
I have the update to android 7
My xz was under android 7 central europe 1
I have flasher with flashtool all the rom android 7 generic blx except system.sim because failure (Flashtool not compatible android 7) and surprise my xz was in rom android 7 generic blx and I made to be certain with xperia companion restore system
My xz is a new update android 7 rom of origin benelux (blx)
And I have my ta.img file

CLT-AL00 Model, how to flash firmware from different region

I'm having CLT-AL00-C675 model
How can i flash firmware for CLT-AL00C00B132?
Can i directly flash the said firmware via *#*#2846579#*#* ?

j7 sm-610F stock with odin

hi falks.
i have j7 sm-g610f 7.0
i want to flash oreo that just got out in india:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-j7-prime/SM-G610F/INS/download/G610FXXU1CRI4/237611
and here things get tricky.
i live in another region.
i tried to flash it with odin but i'm getting fail all the time in odin.
here are my questions:
1. can i flash with odin the oreo files: BL, AP, CP (and keep in mind that they are 8.1.0) and the CSC (7.0) file form my region?
2. if the answer is yes, i won't brick my device?
3. can i downgrade from 8.1.0 to 7.0?
Update:
I live in ILO region, so just that FYI:
I managed to flash stock 8.1.0 INS on my sm-g610f and everything is working fine.
My USB cable was damaged, that's it.
Good luck to all.

Mine is F version but its MID firmware. Can I flash this from nougat to oreo ?