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[Solved] Samsung "secret" codes not working after nougat

Hi. Am I the only one who was unpleasantly surprised that the secret codes doesn't work after nougat update? I just flashed via Odin the ROM BTU downloaded from Samfirmware website and used HOME_CSC. Is something that I can do? Or someone else encountered this problem?
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Solution:
I downloaded the Netherlands 7.0 PHN CSC from here with Odin3_v3.12.5 https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-odin-t3369431
Flashed the PHN, tested the codes, they worked, then i flashed BTU from Samfirmware and all is working now.

Nerobaxxy said:
Hi. Am I the only one who was unpleasantly surprised that the secret codes doesn't work after nougat update? I just flashed via Odin the ROM BTU downloaded from Samfirmware website and used HOME_CSC. Is something that I can do? Or someone else encountered this problem?
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Tried some on mine and they are working OK, which one were you trying?
I'm more pissed that in 7 you can no longer set a Live wallpaper to the lock screen just using default settings -> wallpaper :/

Trixster101 said:
Tried some on mine and they are working OK, which one were you trying?
I'm more pissed that in 7 you can no longer set a Live wallpaper to the lock screen just using default settings -> wallpaper :/
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None of them works. I tried the classical *#06# for imei and it doesn't work.

Nerobaxxy said:
None of them works. I tried the classical *#06# for imei and it doesn't work.
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Strange.. Your SIM is in yes? Dont think they work without it in.
The imei one worked for me, as well as the *#1234#

Trixster101 said:
Strange.. Your SIM is in yes? Dont think they work without it in.
The imei one worked for me, as well as the *#1234#
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Yes it is in and everything works. Calling sms mobile data.

not work btu nougat fabrica factory firmware flash odin after tur (turkey) csc flash not work ımeı and *#1234#

If you are rooted then:
Copy INS_keystrings.dat (it depends on csc im indian so INS) from system/etc to root/etc and set permissions to rw--r--
Done

msohail_7 said:
If you are rooted then:
Copy INS_keystrings.dat (it depends on csc im indian so INS) from system/etc to root/etc and set permissions to rw--r--
Done
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That's the thing. I'm not rooted and I don't wanna root my phone soon

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working very well
Sent from my SM-G930F using XDA-Developers Legacy app

olafsand said:
View attachment 4012397working very well
Sent from my SM-G930F using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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You wiped your phone when you updated?

yes stock rom for me not show secret code i flash custom rom and it work
back to stock but not work

Nerobaxxy said:
You wiped your phone when you updated?
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Yes. I did full odin install with all 4 files.
Sent from my SM-G930F using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Is *#2683662# working ?

Nevermind. I solved it. I downloaded the Netherlands 7.0 PHN CSC from here with Odin3_v3.12.5 https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3369431
Flashed the PHN, tested the codes, they worked, then i flashed BTU from Samfirmware and all is working now.

Can someone, Please, help providing me with BGL CSC (it is for Bulgaria - not branded). I have downloaded the latest G930F BGL firmware from SamMobile which is multi-CSC but when I install it, it installs XEO CSC (Poland). If you could help me with advise I would appreciate it.

@rifek4, can I change the CSC with Phone Info app without rooting? I don't want to root.

@rifek4, thank for all your help. I will skip the part with the rooting because I do not want to trigger the knox and I want to use Samsung Pass/Pay, Google Pay etc. I thought that there might be a single BGL CSC file to flash or a button combination like *#272*imei# (which is not working).

i make video fix it. i hope this video can solved your problem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj2R_FYRats

Didn't work
msohail_7 said:
If you are rooted then:
Copy INS_keystrings.dat (it depends on csc im indian so INS) from system/etc to root/etc and set permissions to rw--r--
Done
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I have the same problem on my J700F..this didnt work for me..if you have any other solution please tell me

Ahtashamdd said:
I have the same problem on my J700F..this didnt work for me..if you have any other solution please tell me
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It should work. Have you done all the above steps?

Can I use unlocked AT&T S8+ on VZW and flash VZW stock rom to it.

I have been reading the forums for the past 2 hours and can't find a straight answer. Every thread gets sidetrack with different answers to different questions. I am just looking for the simple answer. I am looking at trading my wife's iPhone 7 for an S8+ AT&T but I have VZW. I would like it to work like it was originally from VZW. I heard Samsung Pay stops working if tampered and i really want to keep that. Any answers or suggestions?

As a regular Samsung pay user
I'd take that device to T-Mo. Let them pay it off, and get a T-Mo device.
Or sell and buy a T-Mobile Device.
If you screw this up Knox is gone on a very expensive device
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

Two things you could try.
1: try flashing the VZW firmware to see if it sticks.
2: flash it to the new 955U1 firmware and have the unlocked model.

cadcamaro said:
Two things you could try.
1: try flashing the VZW firmware to see if it sticks.
2: flash it to the new 955U1 firmware and have the unlocked model.
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Hi - Do you know if flashing this device will or will NOT trip Knox?
Thanks.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

I tried to use a ATT branded unlocked on Verizon and nothing would allow it to connect to the CDMA network, Sold got Verizon model

badrsj said:
Hi - Do you know if flashing this device will or will NOT trip Knox?
Thanks.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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It's the official firmware, so no it doesn't trip Knox. I did it before on my S7, and now I've flashed over my S8+ and everything is working fine.

cadcamaro said:
It's the official firmware, so no it doesn't trip Knox. I did it before on my S7, and now I've flashed over my S8+ and everything is working fine.
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Did you need to flash the engboot to do this? I was under the impression you couldn't successfully flash a different CSC without hitting errors? Would be nice if I could flash the stock 955u1 firmware and have VoLTE, HD etc
Thanks!

rando191 said:
Did you need to flash the engboot to do this? I was under the impression you couldn't successfully flash a different CSC without hitting errors? Would be nice if I could flash the stock 955u1 firmware and have VoLTE, HD etc
Thanks!
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I will actually be attempting to flash mine to the new 955U1 later tonight so I will keep you updated. Currently mine is on the XAC/VZW combo firmware which is working fine, but I'd prefer to keep it on stock U firmware to save from any headaches later.

cadcamaro said:
I will actually be attempting to flash mine to the new 955U1 later tonight so I will keep you updated. Currently mine is on the XAC/VZW combo firmware which is working fine, but I'd prefer to keep it on stock U firmware to save from any headaches later.
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Awesome! Really appreciate it!

rando191 said:
Awesome! Really appreciate it!
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I just finished flashing the 955U1 firmware and all is working well.

cadcamaro said:
I just finished flashing the 955U1 firmware and all is working well.
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Just finished myself! So far, everything seems fine, just cannot find any wifi calling settings?

cadcamaro said:
Two things you could try.
1: try flashing the VZW firmware to see if it sticks.
2: flash it to the new 955U1 firmware and have the unlocked model.
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Do you have a link to the 955u1 thread I'd like to inform myself more about this

rando191 said:
Just finished myself! So far, everything seems fine, just cannot find any wifi calling settings?
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I think those are carrier specific features since they are essentially add ons.
eddyo1993 said:
Do you have a link to the 955u1 thread I'd like to inform myself more about this
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I just downloaded it straight from updato and flashed it with Odin.

cadcamaro said:
I think those are carrier specific features since they are essentially add ons.
I just downloaded it straight from updato and flashed it with Odin.
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Does places and caller ID work along with video calling and Samsung cloud

eddyo1993 said:
Does places and caller ID work along with video calling and Samsung cloud
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Places is a part of the new dialer and caller ID works great. Also Samsung cloud is in the settings tab but I don't really use it. I don't see video calling though.
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All of the US carriers list different band frequencies for the s8+. Does the unlocked firmware have support for all these bands? I'm currently using Verizon, but we are in a position where we are switching to T-Mobile next week. Just want to get an idea of what to expect when I pop the new sim in this Verizon variant with the unlocked rom.

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Places is a part of the new dialer and caller ID works great. Also Samsung cloud is in the settings tab but I don't really use it. I don't see video calling though.
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Does your gear VR setup work. Im using the unlocked version on a Verizon phone and it seems like it doenst work for me at all

eddyo1993 said:
Does your gear VR setup work. Im using the unlocked version on a Verizon phone and it seems like it doenst work for me at all
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I honestly haven't tried yet, have you disabled any packages?

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I honestly haven't tried yet, have you disabled any packages?
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No i have not but now i am having issues with sending messages. Im trying to go back to Stock Verizon from Unlocked USA firmware and now its telling me model dismatch fail

eddyo1993 said:
No i have not but now i am having issues with sending messages. Im trying to go back to Stock Verizon from Unlocked USA firmware and now its telling me model dismatch fail
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Strange, I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it not originally I had flashed my phone to the Canadian firmware and followed all steps to get that working. Then after a few days I flashed over that with the G955U1 FW and everything is working fine. My gear VR also isn't working apparently. Not sure why but maybe it'll be fixed when the 955U1 is officially released.

How to know the variant of S6 phone?

I don't know how to know if this is verizon or sprint or at&t or t-mobile. Or is this just a plain S6?
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You have a S6 Canadian Version W8

razor001_ said:
You have a S6 Canadian Version W8
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A ROM from Samsung Galaxy S6 forum will work on this phone?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6

zash13x said:
A ROM from Samsung Galaxy S6 forum will work on this phone?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6
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Just look that in the thread says your variant its supported. Generally in the title of the thread says W8. You can also use any rom that its compatible with the "T" version (that's my phone version) without any problem.
Actually I´m using this Nougat Noble ROM and no problem at all.

razor001_ said:
Just look that in the thread says your variant its supported. Generally in the title of the thread says W8. You can also use any rom that its compatible with the "T" version (that's my phone version) without any problem.
Actually I´m using this Nougat Noble ROM and no problem at all.
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Do I need to install an Android 6 ROM first to remove some firmware bugs or something first? Because on some phones, there is a prerequisite to install a CM13 ROM if your phone is currently on a CM12 ROM before you can actually install a CM14 (Nougat) ROM.
I am planning to install this but I'm not sure if it will work on the phone https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development/rom-resurrectionremix-t3692900

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Do I need to install an Android 6 ROM first to remove some firmware bugs or something first? Because on some phones, there is a prerequisite to install a CM13 ROM if your phone is currently on a CM12 ROM before you can actually install a CM14 (Nougat) ROM.
I am planning to install this but I'm not sure if it will work on the phone https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development/rom-resurrectionremix-t3692900
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Not prerequisites but I recommend that you update to the latest version first (Android 7.0), to upgrade your modem and bootloader. then you can do anything you want... Also, the ROM you linked doesnt work with your variant; try this one, its the same Resurrection ROM but from another developer that has support for your variant.

razor001_ said:
Not prerequisites but I recommend that you update to the latest version first (Android 7.0), to upgrade your modem and bootloader. then you can do anything you want... Also, the ROM you linked doesnt work with your variant; try this one, its the same Resurrection ROM but from another developer that has support for your variant.
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Thank you! I didn't know that Samsung provides official ROMs for their phones.
I have a question tho, will installing Rogers(Canada) ROM version lock the phone? I mean, sim cards from other network or other country will not work anymore?

zash13x said:
Thank you! I didn't know that Samsung provides official ROMs for their phones.
I have a question tho, will installing Rogers(Canada) ROM version lock the phone? I mean, sim cards from other network or other country will not work anymore?
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I really don't know... My variant is "T1" Wich is exclusive to Metro PCS and although it's the same hardware as "T" (T-Mobile) and yours (W8) I haven't tried to flash another Provider ROM.
Mine was network unlocked by code. The first time I had a bad flash I restored with SnartSwitch it relocked to Metro (don't know why), but then I re-used the code (that metro gave me) and unlock it. Since then I always restore if needed with the firmware downloaded from Sammobile.
PD. The first link I told you to upgrade to it's the unbranded firmware, and it shouldn't relock your device.

razor001_ said:
I really don't know... My variant is "T1" Wich is exclusive to Metro PCS and although it's the same hardware as "T" (T-Mobile) and yours (W8) I haven't tried to flash another Provider ROM.
Mine was network unlocked by code. The first time I had a bad flash I restored with SnartSwitch it relocked to Metro (don't know why), but then I re-used the code (that metro gave me) and unlock it. Since then I always restore if needed with the firmware downloaded from Sammobile.
PD. The first link I told you to upgrade to it's the unbranded firmware, and it shouldn't relock your device.
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If it's aready unlocked (open line to all networks/carriers), will it stay unlocked forever?

zash13x said:
If it's aready unlocked (open line to all networks/carriers), will it stay unlocked forever?
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Sincerely, I guess it will... If you update your actual FW with Odin and the FW I linked before.
Just in case after you flash TWRP make an EFS Back up
So in summary what you have to do is:
1. Update your actual FW to 7.0
2. Flash TWRP (again make sure it's for W8) (TWRP.me/devices)
3. Back up EFS and save it somewhere it's safe
4. Start flashing any Rom that has support for your variant.
5. Enjoy

General F721U1 Firmware Now Available

For those looking to flash their devices immediately, U1 firmware is now available via Frija and other such tools that pull from Sammy's servers. Manual Entry is required, XAA sales code.
PDA: F721U1UEU1AVGA
CSC: F721U1OYM1AVGC
Phone: F721U1UEU1AVGA
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Standard MO for Samsung is to remove the Manual Entry requirement once the official launch date hits. Once that date comes, you should be able to pull it via Automatic.
Someone in the Fold 4 forum verified that current Odin 3.14.x (patched of course) works fine for flashing
Happy flashing!

Sweet! Thanks.

Thanks! Just successfully flashed this U1 firmware over my AT&T firmware, I did it with the home_csc so all my data is still there.

NguyenHuu said:
Thanks! Just successfully flashed this U1 firmware over my AT&T firmware, I did it with the home_csc so all my data is still there.
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Good to know

Does this remove the carrier bloatware?

seattleboi1982 said:
Does this remove the carrier bloatware?
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Yep

Does it enable bootloader unlock? I'm not usually a Samsung person but would consider it if this was the case.

Whoareyou said:
Does it enable bootloader unlock? I'm not usually a Samsung person but would consider it if this was the case.
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Nope

theres a new version already: F721USQU1AVHH
Download Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 SM-F721U TMB USA (T-Mobile) F721USQU1AVHH firmware
Fast download latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 firmware SM-F721U from USA (T-Mobile) with F721USQU1AVHH and Android version 12
www.sammobile.com

That's a U not a U1.
Frija still not picking up anything with automatic selection yet for me.

Does flashing this u1 firmware over u device have negative repercussions? Would the device still get updates as they're released for u1?

Yes

thelostsoul said:
Does flashing this u1 firmware over u device have negative repercussions? Would the device still get updates as they're released for u1?
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1. Could have negative repercussions, yes. Depends on the way that you tend to use your device. If you don't like it, you can flash right back to U
2. Yes, U1 updates work as normal

I flashed and now I have att bloatware on my device. Is this normal?
ahh, just realized I probably downloaded a different file.

iBowToAndroid said:
1. Could have negative repercussions, yes. Depends on the way that you tend to use your device. If you don't like it, you can flash right back to U
2. Yes, U1 updates work as normal
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How would I go about flashing back to U? everything I've seemingly tried has yielded nothing in Frija.
I'd rather have 5G+ on the ATT firmware/

thestalkingocelot said:
How would I go about flashing back to U? everything I've seemingly tried has yielded nothing in Frija.
I'd rather have 5G+ on the ATT firmware/
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SamFW.com is great for firmware, but they're not gonna have an AT&T USERDATA file. I'm not sure if everything will work properly without it. I have a source that can get me Samsung firmware for any USA device, but I have to pay him for each one

iBowToAndroid said:
For those looking to flash their devices immediately, U1 firmware is now available via Frija and other such tools that pull from Sammy's servers. Manual Entry is required, XAA sales code.
PDA: F721U1UEU1AVGA
CSC: F721U1OYM1AVGC
Phone: F721U1UEU1AVGA
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Standard MO for Samsung is to remove the Manual Entry requirement once the official launch date hits. Once that date comes, you should be able to pull it via Automatic.
Someone in the Fold 4 forum verified that current Odin 3.14.x (patched of course) works fine for flashing
Happy flashing!
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Thanks!

New verizon firmware is posted... https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/firmware/SM-F721U1/VZW/download/F721U1UEU1AVIA/1683640/

Flashed
lafester01 said:
New verizon firmware is posted... https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/firmware/SM-F721U1/VZW/download/F721U1UEU1AVIA/1683640/View attachment 5724193
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Flashed and was able to enable WiFi-calling with US Mobile that I previously didn't have the option with July update. This is OneUI 4.1.1 btw, and the bottom of the screen is reserved for taskbar which is NOT enabled for Flip 4 so you get a black bar at the bottom in apps, just so you know.

This morning my flip4 finally received the September security patch along with firmware F721U1UEU1AVIA through OTA. My flip4 is an unlocked US phone, I'm on West coast. I haven't noticed any changes yet.

Question Galaxy S21+ does not auto-update

Guys
I am using SM-G996UZSAVZW here in Pakistan. This is a Verizon USA S21+ that is imported to Pakistan. My problem is, I have to manually update through ODIN every time there is an update. The software update option does not work within the about section of the phone. I am guessing It has something to do with not being bound to Verizon anymore. I have ended up updating every 3rd or 4th month to save myself the hassle of updating all the time.
Can someone tell me if there is a workaround so the OTA works from the phone itself? Maybe I can install ROM from another region that lets me auto-update? Any ideas would be appreciated.

yusufjee said:
Guys
I am using SM-G996UZSAVZW here in Pakistan. This is a Verizon USA S21+ that is imported to Pakistan. My problem is, I have to manually update through ODIN every time there is an update. The software update option does not work within the about section of the phone. I am guessing It has something to do with not being bound to Verizon anymore. I have ended up updating every 3rd or 4th month to save myself the hassle of updating all the time.
ROM
Can someone tell me if there is a workaround so the OTA works from the phone itself? Maybe I can install ROM from another region that lets me auto update? Any ideas would be appreciated.
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The reason it's not working is because the CSC was modified. The XAA sales code goes with U1 firmware, not U. So basically, your phone doesn't think that you have valid firmware installed, since XAA is not one of the valid sales codes that goes with U firmware.
If you flash U1 firmware, that will likely solve the problem

iBowToAndroid said:
The reason it's not working is because the CSC was modified. The XAA sales code goes with U1 firmware, not U. So basically, your phone doesn't think that you have valid firmware installed, since XAA is not one of the valid sales codes that goes with U firmware.
If you flash U1 firmware, that will likely solve the problem
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Thanks a lot. Can you go a step further and suggest which U1 firmware should I install? On samfw I am just not sure about which U1.
Maybe this one is the correct one?
Download SM-G996U1 / Galaxy S21 5G SM-G996U1 VZW in Samfw - Samsung firmware download
SM-G996U1 / Galaxy S21 5G SM-G996U1 VZW samsung firmware download all model, lastest, fast update, completely free and fast speed in Samfw.com ✅
samfw.com

yusufjee said:
Thanks a lot. Can you go a step further and suggest which U1 firmware should I install? On samfw I am just not sure about which U1.
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Any version you want, as long as it's bootloader level 5

iBowToAndroid said:
Any version you want, as long as it's bootloader level 5
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What do you think now?

yusufjee said:
What do you think now?
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Good job

iBowToAndroid said:
Good job
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Thanks for your help. I will get back when an update is available for OTA.

iBowToAndroid said:
Good job
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Was able to get the latest OTA. Wanted to thank you again.

Hello
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Hello,
I have a quite similar situation with OP. My phone was importrd from the US to the Philippines and I don't get automatic OTA updates as well. I just update via Odin every 3 - 4 months and I always choose the G996U VZW firmwares.
I'm wondering if I can also flash a U1 firmware to activate OTA updates and what CSC should I choose? because I can't seem to see GCF as part of the firmware list for G996U1

jnyambao said:
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Hello,
I have a quite similar situation with OP. My phone was importrd from the US to the Philippines and I don't get automatic OTA updates as well. I just update via Odin every 3 - 4 months and I always choose the G996U VZW firmwares.
I'm wondering if I can also flash a U1 firmware to activate OTA updates and what CSC should I choose? because I can't seem to see GCF as part of the firmware list for G996U1View attachment 5733319
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The standard CSC code for U1 firmware is XAA

iBowToAndroid said:
The standard CSC code for U1 firmware is XAA
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Hello,
I flashed from G996U to G996U1 XAA version. Not sure if I did it right because, yes I see G996U1 on my software version but I don't see XAA btw this is the October update for XAA, and not sure If i should be receiving the Android 13 OTA update already.
Can you check sir if I did it right? Or is there anything that I should do differently?

jnyambao said:
Hello,
I flashed from G996U to G996U1 XAA version. Not sure if I did it right because, yes I see G996U1 on my software version but I don't see XAA btw this is the October update for XAA, and not sure If i should be receiving the Android 13 OTA update already.
Can you check sir if I did it right? Or is there anything that I should do differently?
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You don't need to do anything differently. Android 13 has not yet been released for this model, and probably will not for at least 1 more month

Hello, I also face the same problem however mine is SM-G996B could you please advise whether the G996U1UES5CVI8 with CSC of XAS will be okay for me to use?
Thanks in advance for your reply.

tahamolu said:
Hello, I also face the same problem however mine is SM-G996B could you please advise whether the G996U1UES5CVI8 with CSC of XAS will be okay for me to use?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
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No, you cannot flash any other model's firmware

iBowToAndroid said:
No, you cannot flash any other model's firmware
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Thanks for your response could you please advise would any of these resolve my issue?

tahamolu said:
Thanks for your response could you please advise would any of these resolve my issue?
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I don't know what your issue is, so I have no way to answer you

iBowToAndroid said:
I don't know what your issue is, so I have no way to answer you
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My issue is the same as the previous people I can not download the updates unless I do it manually with Odin I check OTA says I'm updated when I check via Frija there is an update which I download and install with Odin