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Odin stock firmware didn't completely wipe data

I had recently flashed the DBT (German) firmware because it had the October update. Immediately after I did that, I started having problems with my VOIP app I need for work so I flashed the old BTU firmware back. After flashing, I noticed German was selected as the default language in the startup prompts, the "MeinGalaxy" app was still installed, and the Samsung Phone Info app reported my CSC as DBT (even though it reported the CSC firmware as the BTU version I just flashed.)
Pretty confused as to how this could happen. I just flashed TWRP, wiped everything, then flashed the BTU firmware through Odin again.
EDIT: It did it again! Where the hell is this old CSC data hiding? I just formatted the data and system partition. Wiped everything but my SD card. About to take the SD card out just in case but this is weird...

Flashing with ODIN does not factory reset your phone. Just boot into recovery and do the factory reset afterwards.

arnes_king said:
Flashing with ODIN does not factory reset your phone. Just boot into recovery and do the factory reset afterwards.
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I just did. Wiped everything with TWRP, re-flashed with Odin and this German crap is still on here. Maybe it's in the Android folder on my SD card is all I can think. About to format that too and pull it out.

I just re-wiped from TWRP again, re-flashed through Odin, did a factory reset from inside Android, then booted to stock recovery and did a factory reset there. I'm still on the damn German CSC. Even stock recovery said something about multi-csc: DBT when I booted into it.
How does this even happen? Where does CSC live that nothing seems to wipe it?

weirddan455 said:
I just re-wiped from TWRP again, re-flashed through Odin, did a factory reset from inside Android, then booted to stock recovery and did a factory reset there. I'm still on the damn German CSC. Even stock recovery said something about multi-csc: DBT when I booted into it.
How does this even happen? Where does CSC live that nothing seems to wipe it?
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Maybe you have downloaded a firmware which includes that bloatware. Download and flash a new unbranded firmware.

arnes_king said:
Maybe you have downloaded a firmware which includes that bloatware. Download and flash a new unbranded firmware.
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It is unbranded. BTU downloaded from updato.com. I had flashed it previously (before I flashed the German firmware with October security update) and it didn't come with this software. Also, it just doesn't make sense that stock recovery and Samsung Phone Info app are showing German CSC code.

Actually, just saw in the Samsung Phone Info app that this BTU firmware is multi-CSC. I tried to change it but it needed to factory reset and TWRP couldn't do it because the device is encrypted. I still don't understand where it's stored to default to DBT (Germany) instead of BTU (UK.) Last time I flashed this firmware, I got BTU but ever since I flashed DBT, that setting seems to have stuck.

Did you already try re-flashing without SD card in?
I remember, in my Note 4 days, I had the same problem. Flashed several times new unbranded FW, but without the CSC changing.
Then when I flashed without inserted SD card it worked and I got the new CSC.
Might be coincidence, might have a reason, I really don't know...

You could do it in settings, TWRP or there should be a option in Odin (not 100% sure)

weirddan455 said:
Actually, just saw in the Samsung Phone Info app that this BTU firmware is multi-CSC. I tried to change it but it needed to factory reset and TWRP couldn't do it because the device is encrypted. I still don't understand where it's stored to default to DBT (Germany) instead of BTU (UK.) Last time I flashed this firmware, I got BTU but ever since I flashed DBT, that setting seems to have stuck.
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Did you ever get this fixed? I'm having the exact same issue....

hansgraff said:
Did you ever get this fixed? I'm having the exact same issue....
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I just flashed Turkey firmware and got XSG instead (another Multi-CSC ROM with like 20 different CSC codes.) Pretty sure you will need root to change it and there should be apps available. I know there is a CSC selector zip in the Roms section that will let you put flash any CSC even if it doesn't come on your ROM.
The CSC data is in /system/csc. You can see everything that comes in a multi-csc ROM. I'm pretty sure you need to change files in there to select which one it uses. /system/csc/sales_code.dat is a text file that tells you what you are currently using.
EDIT: Found instructions on how to change CSC in multi-CSC ROM on Note 4 but was linked to on top post of S7 CSC Selector tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/guide-to-change-csc-root-rom-multi-csc-t3017207

Did you finally get yours fixed? I had forgotten to do a reboot and cache flash which once completed fixed mine.
weirddan455 said:
I just flashed Turkey firmware and got XSG instead (another Multi-CSC ROM with like 20 different CSC codes.) Pretty sure you will need root to change it and there should be apps available. I know there is a CSC selector zip in the Roms section that will let you put flash any CSC even if it doesn't come on your ROM.
The CSC data is in /system/csc. You can see everything that comes in a multi-csc ROM. I'm pretty sure you need to change files in there to select which one it uses. /system/csc/sales_code.dat is a text file that tells you what you are currently using.
EDIT: Found instructions on how to change CSC in multi-CSC ROM on Note 4 but was linked to on top post of S7 CSC Selector tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/guide-to-change-csc-root-rom-multi-csc-t3017207
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Flashing only AP File

Hi guys
i got S7 930FD XSG,
Rooted using this Method [Recovery][Exynos] Official TWRP for Galaxy S7 (herolte)
Somehow mistakenly Turned off OEM
Device locked, Reinstalled Stock ROM using "Smart Switch"
Again rooted by above method.
Now OTA updates aren't available.
So I have two question, actually one confusion and one question.
As when i reinstalled ROM using Smart Switch, in Smart Switch it says "930F" instead of 930FD, while is device info it say 930FD.
1. are there same or single system/OS for both version ?
If yes, then can i install ROM of 930F XSG, with same AP and CSC of My device, i am attaching screenshot to share more info...
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2. If answer to 1st question is yes and safe, then can i just Flash only AP file, leaving BL, CP, CSC etc ?
I just want to get latest update (either via Odin or OTA)
Regards

No help ??

Have a look in download mode what it says the device is, flash all 4 part of the ROM using ODIN 3.12.3
CSC will reset the phone
HOME_CSC will not
If you are upgrading or downgrading Android versions, use CSC to avoid problems

G930FD uses the exact firmware that G930F uses. So yes, they're the same.
Flash BL, AP, CP and CSC file (not HOME_CSC) if you want to return stock and have OTA updates. Remember this will format your phone. It's later up to you whether you want to root again or just remain on stock.

Issues when updating G930P

Every time I install an update on this phone it "freezes" at the flashing Samsung logo. Wiping cache and factory reset doesn't fix it. Best I can do is flash from Odin and all is fine; until an update arrives again.
I've tried the unlocked firmware, Sprint's unlocked firmware, and even going back to Sprint's actual firmware for this phone and all have the same result.
What's the cause of this? Help?

Need to know more about what you have flashed to the phone in the past
Which CSC it originally had, and now has
When you flash the original firmware back to it, are you flashing the original CSC too? And you choosing "Repartition" to ensure the CSC changes?
Can only think it is trying to update to the wrong CSC and failing

*Detection* said:
Need to know more about what you have flashed to the phone in the past
Which CSC it originally had, and now has
When you flash the original firmware back to it, are you flashing the original CSC too? And you choosing "Repartition" to ensure the CSC changes?
Can only think it is trying to update to the wrong CSC and failing
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I never thought of it as a CSC issue. I am flashing CSC in Odin accordingly to the firmware I'm currently flashing. I'll try repartition

Question Get back to stock ATT firmware from U1 unbranded firmware

Hello everyone! Today I unbranded my s22 ultra by flashing using patched odin, latest firmware for SM-S908U1, to use it in Italy with Vodafone carrier.
Everything went fine except that for some reason, 5G is not working nor 4G+.
I tried then to get back to stock ATT firmware but failed in every attempt. What I tried is:
- Flashing ATT firmware with Patched odin
-Flashing ATT firmware with patched odin 3.14.4
- Flashing ATT firmware with normal odin
-Flashing ATT firmware with normal odin then perform a factory reset after the setup
I always flashed the full package, CSC, Userdata included.
Every time that the system booted up I ended up with standard unbranded firmware. No, ATT customization and obviously no 5G.
Can anyone tell me how to get back to stock ATT firmware ? I totally ran out of ideas...

Usually going between U and U1 requires a factory reset

butchieboy said:
Usually going between U and U1 requires a factory reset
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The thing is, the phone was always factory resetted as I flashed CSC and useradata every time. Still I tried to flash ATT firmware with normal official odin, then skip setup and factory resetting. Didn't work.
Maybe I should try doing it with patched odin?

Did you try the AT&T U firmware or the U1 firmware with an AT&T CSC? As far as I know, you'd have to flash any U firmware for your model, such as T-Mobile, then upon inserting the AT&T SIM it will revert to AT&T firmware. Yes, cross flashing requires patched ODIN.
The U1 firmware is unbranded and will not fully activate on AT&T or Verizon UNLESS the SIM card is already activated provisioned for 5G. Do NOT use U1 if getting to AT&T stock firmware is your goal.

Question Help returning to stock ATT firmware for S22 Ultra

I have an ATT branded S22 Ultra (SM-S908U) where I flashed unlocked firmware using Odin (was trying to sign up for 5.0 beta...but even flashing unlocked firmware does not show me sign up option in Samsung Users).
I am now trying to return to stock ATT firmware, however, Odin fails at file analysis for both AVA6 and AVC8 firmware.
Is there anything I'm doing wrong?

Factory wipe. Make sure you are using patch Odin. If it fails and boots to emergency warning screen do not try to get back to stock recovery. Just flash firmware again without factory wipe. I usually have to flash in Odin twice.

explosive0 said:
I have an ATT branded S22 Ultra (SM-S908U) where I flashed unlocked firmware using Odin (was trying to sign up for 5.0 beta...but even flashing unlocked firmware does not show me sign up option in Samsung Users).
I am now trying to return to stock ATT firmware, however, Odin fails at file analysis for both AVA6 and AVC8 firmware.
Is there anything I'm doing wrong?
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Use Odin 3.13 patched

explosive0 said:
I have an ATT branded S22 Ultra (SM-S908U) where I flashed unlocked firmware using Odin (was trying to sign up for 5.0 beta...but even flashing unlocked firmware does not show me sign up option in Samsung Users).
I am now trying to return to stock ATT firmware, however, Odin fails at file analysis for both AVA6 and AVC8 firmware.
Is there anything I'm doing wrong?
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If you were on Beta (thats Rev 2) and you're trying to flash back to firmwares on (Rev 1) .....that's why your failing. You can't go back but to AVDC. And no matter what patched Odin you try.....nothing will get you to those firmwares.
*EDIT* I misread your post. But either way those firmware are not able to be flashed. You can only flash firmware within your REV.