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[ROM] [FACTORY] [FTMA] [R770XXU2BQC2] Samsung Gear S3 SM-R770

WARNING!!!
ONLY FOR SM-770
This is the default version!!! Functionality is very limited. It allows you to reset all the settings and lock !!!
It is possible to reset the CSC, you must install this version, and then without any CSC file.
Flash at your own risk!!!
Sewn on the instructions:
File here
Step 1: On your S3 press then hold the Home/Power button until you see the S3 screen shows up "Rebooting..."
Step 2: Release the Home/Power button then quick Press it again 03 times.
Next step, you need to be a bit quicker.
Step 3: Use the Home/Power button to navigate to "Download (wireless)" option, then Press & Hold the Home/Power button to select. You have to be real quick otherwise your S3 will reboot.
Step 4: Press the Home/Power button twice, you will see the "[WPS Mode]" change to "[AP Mode]"
Step 5: Choose the Access point with the same name appears on your S3.
Step 6: Your S3 will show that it's been connected to the IP of your computer.
Step 7: Open the Odin, your S3 will show up.
Step 8: Choose the right file for each Option AP only from the files you extract after downloading. Then press Start and wait the PASS (15-20 minutes)
thanks to @se47 for his guide for the SM-760
...
Okay, so it seems that this firmware has root access enabled by default, as "su" is locate in /bin/su of the rootfs.img. This means that we can pull images from the device and flash custom images once we figure out how to either port Android Wear over or build TWRP!

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I have a ZTO S3 Classic, is it possible to change to XSA flashing this file? I wondering because here in Brazil we have SPay on our Smartphones but not on the Smartwatches yet

@dxzdxz1
Please be carefully...
At the moment I saw 2 devices "die"...
Better wait, if repair is possible "at home" in worst case scenario...
Otherwise you can brick your Gear Wearable... then WiFi not work to connect with device... Odin...
Only as hint.
OWN risk!
Best Regards

Watches die after downgrade Tizen version.
Don't flashing APK3, APK7.
Download only same version BQC2 non-combination or any combination firmware.

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Watches die after downgrade Tizen version.
Don't flashing APK3, APK7.
Download only same version BQC2 non-combination or any combination firmware.
So it looks like again sboot Bootloader is not downgradable... except Combination files downgrade Bootloader (sboot.bin)...
Hmmmm.
Any idea how to detect Bootloader Version on Wearables?
On Tizen Mobile I can see it in Logfiles...
Best Regards

se47 said:
Watches die after downgrade Tizen version.
Don't flashing APK3, APK7.
Download only same version BQC2 non-combination or any combination firmware.
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I can only find BQC5 firmware to download (for free only the APK6 and APJF)
I imagine that BQC5 will work in this case, but could you confirm to me?
About the CSC reset, after make this CSC Reset thing, would be possible to change my CSC region? It would be awesome if we could change to XSA or any other CSC where SPay works.

AGAIN WARNING!
Be VERY very carefully with these Combination Firmware...
Today 1 user told me via PM...
He is successfully on Combination Firmware... BUT Wifi option is not available for use with WiFi Odin...
We have no solution yet, how to connect without damage device... to USB cable...
OWN RISK!!!
Risk to "softbrick" and/or you are NOT able to flash other Firmware again...
Only as hint.
Best Regards

Please, need info/confirmation.
If Combination Firmware writes older sboot Bootloader aka downgrade...
This should be possible to test with SDB and this Command:
Code:
cat /proc/cmdline
Thanx in advance.
Best Regards

Any newer version ?
Where are these firmwares coming from? I can't pull them from Samfirm or Samfirmware.com

Where are these firmwares coming from? I can't pull them from Samfirm or Samfirmware.com
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Please read CAREFULLY...
[ROM] [FACTORY] [FTMA]
This means """Combination""" Firmware...
If you not know what it is.
NOT use it.
Own risk.
This is NOT normal leaked Firmware...
Samsung NOT share Gear S3 Firmware...
Only official Firmware updates are over the air... called FOTA...
Odin nor Net Odin nor WiFi Odin...
These are all leaked stuff...
Odin is Service Tool for authorized Service Partner... NOT for public...
Firmware is also leaked... from Service Partner...
Combination Firmware are special Service Tools... NOT for public... NOT for End User.
Again, if you not know what you are doing...
Better not try...
Risk to "soft brick" your Gear Wearable...
Only as info.
You can use Google...
Maybe then more clear what Combination Firmware can do...
Best Regards

I bought early Korean import of gear S3, but I live in US. I did not know SPay would be shut off. Very annoying. Now looking to flash stock ROM that matches my region. I understand this is a common issue.
I have been away from flashing for a long time, but if I understand the information in this forum correctly, flashing a new ROM will automatically cause the S3 to update its region internally. However, downgrading your Tizen version will softbrick the device.
I have SM-R770. Tizen Version 2.3.2.4. Software version BQ--->D<---2. I should NOT attempt to flash this BQ--->C---<2 ROM for risk of softbrick, is this correct?
Please confirm. Thank you!

... flashing a new ROM will automatically cause the S3 to update its region internally.
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This is IMHO not correct.
Country/Region aka CSC change require special procedure... with Combination Firmware.
This happens not automatically...
Product Code is stored on device in """"protected""" area...
It is not impossible to change Product Code... but is not easy with Flashing via Odin...
Software version BQ--->D<---2. I should NOT attempt to flash this BQ--->C---<2 ROM for risk of softbrick, is this correct?
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Yes, in main correct...
This Security crap is Bootloader related... sboot.bin...
As Info...
These Firmware packages are 1:1 from Samsung Server...
In theory, if you remove sboot.bin and cm.bin... it could be more safe to flash older Firmware...
THEORY, not confirmed yet for Gear S3
I am doing this only with my Gear S2... SM-R732...
...risk of softbrick...
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IMHO it is closer to Hardbrick...
As Security disable wireless Download Mode...
To solder 4 wires to PCB... to have USB cable...
This is IMHO Hardware stuff...
Best Regards

Thanks so much for the info! <3

DONT TRY
JazzMac251 said:
Thanks so much for the info! <3
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I try it, all passed and get the new watch.
Watch can restart, but there's only a SETTING icon in the watch, this is what writer said LIMITED functionalty.
DON"T TRY, you will lost a watch.
Cliff

DON"T TRY, you will lost a watch.
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Okidoki... but you have repaired now your Watch with correct Firmware?
Or you have still problems?
"Latest" leaked Odin package for SM-R770 is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/how-to/rom-samsung-gear-s3-classic-sm-r770-t3646789
R770XXU2BQC5
Best Regards

Recovered
adfree said:
Okidoki... but you have repaired now your Watch with correct Firmware?
Or you have still problems?
"Latest" leaked Odin package for SM-R770 is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/how-to/rom-samsung-gear-s3-classic-sm-r770-t3646789
R770XXU2BQC5
Best Regards
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Thanks Adfree, I can recovery my watch back. One more question, how can I change the CSC file? I think this is the most critical question we are asking for, Please advise.
REgards,
Cliff

Honestly Annoying said:
WARNING!!!
ONLY FOR SM-770
This is the default version!!! Functionality is very limited. It allows you to reset all the settings and lock !!!
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Wait, does this reset the activation lock? Or what lock are you referring to?

JazzMac251 said:
I bought early Korean import of gear S3, but I live in US. I did not know SPay would be shut off. Very annoying. Now looking to flash stock ROM that matches my region. I understand this is a common issue.
I have been away from flashing for a long time, but if I understand the information in this forum correctly, flashing a new ROM will automatically cause the S3 to update its region internally. However, downgrading your Tizen version will softbrick the device.
I have SM-R770. Tizen Version 2.3.2.4. Software version BQ--->D<---2. I should NOT attempt to flash this BQ--->C---<2 ROM for risk of softbrick, is this correct?
Please confirm. Thank you!
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i just wanted to guide you to my new post in which i explain how i successfully changed my region on my gear s3 SM-R770: https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/how-to/succesfully-changed-csc-to-xar-to-t3718236

How to dump the firmware from the gear s3?

Hi,
Does anybody know how to dump firmware files (rom, csc etc) from gear s3 to flash them later on another gear s3?
Thank you in advance.

This require ROOT access...
Problem, we have not ROOT in Retail Firmware... only Combination Firmware contain ROOT...
On the other hand...
Few FULL Firmware packages are leaked for use with ODIN... example BQC5.
And which Gear S3 exactly?
SM-R760?
or
SM-R765?
or
SM-R770?
Maybe give more details, what you are trying to achieve...
Dumping partitions with Linux dd Commands is not totally riskfree...
Dumping yes...
But Restore/Flashing back could be surprice... :cyclops:
Example Rollback Prevention... Downgrade Firmware...
Best Regards

adfree said:
This require ROOT access...
Problem, we have not ROOT in Retail Firmware... only Combination Firmware contain ROOT...
On the other hand...
Few FULL Firmware packages are leaked for use with ODIN... example BQC5.
And which Gear S3 exactly?
SM-R760?
or
SM-R765?
or
SM-R770?
Maybe give more details, what you are trying to achieve...
Dumping partitions with Linux dd Commands is not totally riskfree...
Dumping yes...
But Restore/Flashing back could be surprice... :cyclops:
Example Rollback Prevention... Downgrade Firmware...
Best Regards
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Thanks for reply.
I have R770XXU2QBC5
CSC R770OXA2BQC5
Purchased in Ukraine.
Aim is to take Swedish Gear S3, dump the firmware and reflash it to the one from Ukraine to get Sweden as a country of origin to make Samsung Pay work.

Maybe we should make some little exercise... maybe then more clear, what you really want...
SM-R770 Firmware FULL for use with Odin:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/development/rom-samsung-gear-s3-classic-sm-r770-t3526747
For our little exercixe you only need CSC...
Now you can unpack/extract files from csc.img easily with 7zip
Btw, 7zip is very usefull for the other Firmware files too...
Maybe you ever heard of funny words:
Sales Code
DBT for instance is Germany...
SER is Russia..
CHC is China...
.
.
.
What ever you want to achieve, as it seems... is NOT Firmware related... not really as OXA contain many countries...
You are dreaming about Sales Code change...
Btw.
This require also ROOT.
Look here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72939739&postcount=260
Or somebody find the way to unblock... to enter this Code via simple Key input...
Only as info.
Best Regards

Yep, probably I dream about csc
This unblock code you mention is in a way a perfect solution, any idea how to fget thus code on gear s3?
Talking about root, will Samsung Pay setup on root? Also will the rooted device get ststem updates?

Talking about root, will Samsung Pay setup on root?
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Sorry, Samsung Pay is of NO ehm LOWEST interest for me...
But maybe somebody find way to activate/unblock this Code, without ROOT...
So many ways possible to investigate...
For instance try this...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71819880&postcount=65
Best Regards

I had downloaded the complete system dump from a link I had found 2 years ago. Not sure exactly where.
If anyone has a full dump of the watch. kindly share.

Watch is stuck on the logo and won't boot up

My watch is completely stock and I have never done anything to it but I tried to turn it on today and it is stuck on the logo and doesn't go any further. I tried using recovery but that just gets stuck on the logo as well. I am able to get into (wifi) download mode so I am reaching out to you guys for help maybe I can flash something via odin net to get things working again I appreciate any help.
Here is some info I got from Odin mode:
Product name: SM-R770
Current Binary: Samsung official
System status: Official
Reactivation: OFF
Secure download: Enabled
Warranty void: 0 (0x0000)
AP SWERV: B:2 K:0 S:0

I have only CQK3 as """latest""" Tizen 3 Firmware for SM-R770...
https://www.file-upload.net/download-12979722/R770XXU2CQK3_OXA2CQK3.zip.html
netOdin and instruction you could find here... if you want:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73503787&postcount=150
Best Regards

adfree said:
I have only CQK3 as """latest""" Tizen 3 Firmware for SM-R770...
https://www.file-upload.net/download-12979722/R770XXU2CQK3_OXA2CQK3.zip.html
netOdin and instruction you could find here... if you want:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73503787&postcount=150
Best Regards
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Thank you! I will check it out when I get home. Am I able to receive OTA updates with this firmware?
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app

I have no Crystal Ball.
As "we" not know what happens to your device and why it stuck...
CQK3 is IMHO the only leaked Tizen 3 Firmware... for SM-R770.
If you successfully flash CQK3... I am sure we find solution to fix FOTA...
Alternate solution is buy Firmware.
Here for instance:
http://dl.pars-hamrah.com//index.php?file=/Samsung Flash Files/R Series/R770 Orginal Firmware
CQL1 for SM-R770...
But also SM-R770 is CRC3 the latest FOTA update...
Your decission.
Own risk!
Best Regards

That is weird, mine did the same thing yesterday. My phone kept saying "Gear S3 Plugin keeps closing" so I cleared data and cache. It disconnected the gear and the gear said rebooting. Then it got stuck on the boot screen. Mine is the SM-R760 instead of the SM-R770. All the other information is the same as the OP. Can someone let me know what version I should install on my watch, if it is different than the R770. It had just installed an over the air update the same day, so it is on whatever the most recent version is. As long as it is able to downgrade I don't mind going back to tizen 2.3 if that is what it takes to fix it, I just don't want to mess it up if it isn't able to downgrade. Thanks in advance.

@adfree , you are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just tried what you said and so far everything is looking great! I got the FOTA and I'm extremely happy Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PhillyD77 said:
@adfree , you are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just tried what you said and so far everything is looking great! I got the FOTA and I'm extremely happy Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hopefully adfree is able to help me as well, so glad for you.

magic_man185 said:
Hopefully adfree is able to help me as well, so glad for you.
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I hope so too best of luck!
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app

@magic_man185
SM-R760 can update to CQL1... this is 1 version before latest CRC3...
netOdin for SM-R760 is same as SM-R770 and so on...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73503787&postcount=150
SM-R760 CQL1 Tizen 3 can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/development/rom-samsung-gear-s3-sm-r760-t3755374
Best Regards

adfree said:
@magic_man185
SM-R760 can update to CQL1... this is 1 version before latest CRC3...
netOdin for SM-R760 is same as SM-R770 and so on...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73503787&postcount=150
SM-R760 CQL1 Tizen 3 can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/development/rom-samsung-gear-s3-sm-r760-t3755374
Best Regards
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@adfree Thank you for your help. I had seen that forum page with the CQL1, but I wasn't sure if I could downgrade from CRC3 to CQL1. I have a US version Gear S3, but the firmware says Europe. Can I still use this file, and if so do I need to do anything special? I have watched the youtube videos and it never mentions the .pit file, should I use the .pit file when imaging? Thanks again!

All CSC/Sales Code are inside 1 package...
So this Firmware is also for US Sales Code XAR... SM-R760 Frontier.
!!!
Please do only this what you see in Videos...
Select AP in AP, BL in BL, CSC in CSC...
You have only to """sort""" select 3 files...
Three files
I'll repeat:
3
NOT change any Settings in netOdin...
NOt add PIT
Btw...
PIT is allready inside CSC...
I'll repeat... summary:
3 files
Best Regards

@adfree I don't blame you for making it extremely clear, the last thing I want to do is mess up my watch. I appreciate it. I flashed it this morning and it failed for some reason the first time. I was worried it messed something up, but I put in a more reliable wireless adapter and tried again, and passed!!! Thank you so much for your help. My watch is still under warranty, but I am overseas so it would have taken months to send in for repair probably. It updated to CRC3 almost immediately and it is completely functional again. Thank you so much for your help!

how to downgrade please! battery is horrible after update

hey guys i have a unrooted sm_r760 and on stock 3.0.0.2 tizen software version r760xxu2crh1 i have rooted and installed customed roms and such on my note 8 but i know this isnt the same so before i go guessing i was hoping someone could shoot me in the right direction on what i have to do before i try and JUST flash the stock firmware for 3.0.0.1 or 3.0 do i need to root first? do i need to do anything specific or can i JUST flash the stock firmware in odin? what files do i flash? that kind of thing this watch was a present and i would be so ashamed if i broke it but this battery needs FIXED and im no noob to rooting and reocverys and bootloaders and all that stuff but this is my first watch

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73503787&postcount=150
netOdin (Tool to flash wireless) + some instruction + few Videos.
About Firmware Version...
Good question...
1 main problem could be how to prevent FOTA (over the air) update back to latest CRH1...
You could try...
Code:
R760XXU2BQH1
... you allready found Thread... no idea if Link is valid or expired...
BQH1 is Tizen 2.3
Best Regards

Question regarding combination file's

Hello
I see
http://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/DBT/SM-R760/version.test.xml this url it's from combination firmware right? for testing porpouses version
If i install this combination with ODIN: COMBINATION-FT30_R760XXU2CRB1.zip i get OTA updates from link above? (or i get any OTA update?)
edit: and samsung pay work with this fw?
thanks in advance

IMHO Combination Firmware is something else... as Stock Firmware... and Engineer Firmware you see on this FOTA Test Server...
IMHO Live Demo Units have access to Test Server...
Like SM-R760X and SM-R770X...
I have never seen/found Combination Firmware where FOTA updates work... it is simple not inside...
Best Regards

adfree said:
IMHO Combination Firmware is something else... as Stock Firmware... and Engineer Firmware you see on this FOTA Test Server...
IMHO Live Demo Units have access to Test Server...
Like SM-R760X and SM-R770X...
I have never seen/found Combination Firmware where FOTA updates work... it is simple not inside...
Best Regards
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Hello @adfree I've been reading your post in kernel and several more posts about Tizen and S3 so it is an honor for me to answer me (thanks to some messages from you I could discover why my modified rootfs.img did not work and ended up in bootloop and desist from continuing hahahahaha)
Then according to what you say, I would have to do with the firmware of a device: SM-R760X which with a NetOdin that did not check the exact model could be flashed (since it is the same device in reality)
In the hypothetical case that I do this SPay firmware would still work?
Many thanks
EDIT: a rom with: ENG Boot it's correct?
(sorry but i missed a lot of time from Tizen and Samsung.... i'm user and dev of xiaomi devices)

Combination Firmware is Service/Factory stuff...
Samsung Pay is not preinstalled... also other usefull stuff for normal user like me is absent/missing in Combination Firmware...
Be carefully with SM-R760X/SM-R770X LDU stuff...
You can write Private Message to me...
Maybe we can find... how I can "help" you.
Best Regards