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I am in desperate need to get the firmware for my g930f - BGL csc specifically. Since Sammobile free is down for maintenance, I am stuck. Are there any mirrors or archives I can use? I tried updato.com but it got me the wrong file with wrong CSC.
What are my options at the moment?

Samfirm tool still works well
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647

*Detection* said:
Samfirm tool still works well
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
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Actually that's exactly what I used and it downloaded the Polish CSC not BGL which is what I needed. At least that's what autodiscovery did. With manual, it does not find the right firmware at all even though I am copying and pasting the details from their website.

azsamsancho said:
Actually that's exactly what I used and it downloaded the Polish CSC not BGL which is what I needed. At least that's what autodiscovery did. With manual, it does not find the right firmware at all even though I am copying and pasting the details from their website.
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What about one of the other Bulgaria CSCs ?
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What about one of the other Bulgaria CSCs ?
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They are the branded ones. I would like to go with the unbranded one (equivalent to BTU in the UK)

azsamsancho said:
They are the branded ones. I would like to go with the unbranded one (equivalent to BTU in the UK)
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Try this (Click "Slow Speed" for free download)
Code:
https://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-G930F/region/BGL/
Using a download manager with multiple concurrent connections might help with the speed

*Detection* said:
Try this (Click "Slow Speed" for free download)
Code:
https://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-G930F/region/BGL/
Using a download manager with multiple concurrent connections might help with the speed
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Thanks, trying it out now. I guess the site has a pretty strong protection as none of the managers that I tried could do multi segment. Estimated completion is 12 hours, but oh well... its the best I can do at the moment.

If you post in the updato thread and let the owner know the wrong firmware is being downloaded he'll no doubt sort that for you too

Thank you Detection for all your help! I actually got tired of it and installed the PHN firmware via SamFirm. It has the latest Oct 1 patch and seems to be updated regularly... still unbranded. I should be OK with it, right?

azsamsancho said:
Thank you Detection for all your help! I actually got tired of it and installed the PHN firmware via SamFirm. It has the latest Oct 1 patch and seems to be updated regularly... still unbranded. I should be OK with it, right?
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Yea you'll be fine, just means you'll get OTA updates for that CSC now rather than whatever you were on before, only real differences I've heard about switching CSCs is features such as VoLTE and WiFi calling etc

sammobile troubles
I'm willing to solve your troubles regarding sammobile downloads.. I have a paid account and have no problems downloading at fast speeds. so if anyone would be willing to exchange favors or to tip through pp or some crypto, would be welcome. would do it for free, too, for the community. just pm me or send me a mail.

Google Fi Version - Software dependent?

Hi, wondering if the Google fi version of the note 20 ultra, is identical hardware, in that I could flash google fi compatibility rom on any device to support carrier switching?
Thanks

svntsvn said:
Hi, wondering if the Google fi version of the note 20 ultra, is identical hardware, in that I could flash google fi compatibility rom on any device to support carrier switching?
Thanks
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Google is selling the U1 version of the T-Mobile Note 20 line. Basically an unlocked phone.
Google Fi operates on T-Mobile/Sprint/US Cellular networks, and uses a TMB CSC code.
There is nothing unique about the phone hardware.

This device would have specific google fi software for access to fi carrier switching? (and if so, could be ported to any generic unlocked note device?)
The reason I'm asking is to be able to source a cheaper device outside of the Google store, or used.
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svntsvn said:
This device would have specific google fi software for access to fi carrier switching? (and if so, could be ported to any generic unlocked note device?)
The reason I'm asking is to be able to source a cheaper device outside of the Google store, or used.
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Google Fi works with a lot of older Android phones.
https://fi.google.com/compatibility...ign_hybrid:device_bkws_exact_NA_Text_NA_NA_NA

Carrier switching does not work on byod.
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I guess it doesn't matter it would require a whitelisted imei (Google store samsung device). Thanks
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rjohnstone said:
Google is selling the U1 version of the T-Mobile Note 20 line. Basically an unlocked phone.
Google Fi operates on T-Mobile/Sprint/US Cellular networks, and uses a TMB CSC code.
There is nothing unique about the phone hardware.
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Is the firmware I need TMB? I have a SM-N986U through Fi and it's showing XAA/XAA/XAA (which I can't find anywhere). I can find the TMB firmware but I'm not able to convince myself it's the right one...

3dux said:
Is the firmware I need TMB? I have a SM-N986U through Fi and it's showing XAA/XAA/XAA (which I can't find anywhere). I can find the TMB firmware but I'm not able to convince myself it's the right one...
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You sure you have a U device?
XAA/XAA/XAA is typically used for unlocked U1 devices.
You can get the firmware for U and U1 devices here. If you do have a U device, grab the TMB CTLB version from this thread.
OTA and Non-OTA Firmware for N986U and N986U1
See Post #2 and #3 for the Links to the Firmware ALL of the firmware posted here can be flashed on any N986U/N986U1 Device. The firmware is NOT carrier dependent and is only listed next to some of them in order to have an idea if you might get...
forum.xda-developers.com

rjohnstone said:
You sure you have a U device?
XAA/XAA/XAA is typically used for unlocked U1 devices.
You can get the firmware for U and U1 devices here. If you do have a U device, grab the TMB CTLB version from this thread.
OTA and Non-OTA Firmware for N986U and N986U1
See Post #2 and #3 for the Links to the Firmware ALL of the firmware posted here can be flashed on any N986U/N986U1 Device. The firmware is NOT carrier dependent and is only listed next to some of them in order to have an idea if you might get...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Crap, maybe it is U1. I get numbers messed up all the damn time, I hope I didn't mess some crap up already.
Edit: looks like I need should grab N986U1UES1CUA1 from that page.

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Crap, maybe it is U1. I get numbers messed up all the damn time, I hope I didn't mess some crap up already.
Edit: looks like I need should grab N986U1UES1CUA1 from that page.
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You'll be fine.

Considering all T-Mobile features work on U1 devices, I'd assume you're on the right firmware for Fi.
As for the carrier codes, U1 would be XAA/XAA/XAA. When you insert a carrier activated sim card, the phone should automatically ask to be set to correct carrier configuration. In this case, you could end up with something different after installing the SIM, such as a T-Mobile CSC but I'd keep it as is and let the phone configure itself.

Update ATT Samsung note N970U

I have a note that has android 9 and would like to update it but I haven't found the att firmware anywhere,
however I found the t-mobile version, is it possible to update the phone by using that other firmware?

oleonides said:
I have a note that has android 9 and would like to update it but I haven't found the att firmware anywhere,
however I found the t-mobile version, is it possible to update the phone by using that other firmware?
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Download Galaxy Note10 SM-N970U (USC) N970USQU7GULD in Samfw - Samsung firmware download
Galaxy Note10 SM-N970U (USC - United States) N970USQU7GULD S(Android 12) samsung firmware download all model, lastest, fast update, completely free and fast speed in Samfw.com ✅
samfw.com

Hi, I bought note 10 month ago and it had the same kinda issue, mine was AT&T but unlocked at the same time idk how, anyway It had no updates what so ever After some search I downloaded the N970U1 Firmware and my phone was N970U(ATT)weirdly it worked and everything is ok, I don't know if this was wrong but everything on the device is working perfectly.
note: I am not from USA so any sim will work.
NOTE: "I AM NOT RESPONSBLE IF ANYTHING HAPPEND IF IT WORKED WITH ME I AM NOT GURENTEE IT WILL WORK WITH YOU"
I Used Patched Odin for this to work Link To Download Patched Odin on XDA, if you want to apply this method here's a link from Sammobile to download the Firmware: Sammobile SM-N970U1 Firmware
Here are some screenshots:
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And Here's a Screenshot from Samsung Members app still recognize my device as SM-N970U but still works with the U1 version

Supposedly the U and U1 firmware can write to either device, but I have a Flip 3 and (F711U) and it only allows U firmware.

Xcatoos said:
Hi, I bought note 10 month ago and it had the same kinda issue, mine was AT&T but unlocked at the same time idk how, anyway It had no updates what so ever After some search I downloaded the N970U1 Firmware and my phone was N970U(ATT)weirdly it worked and everything is ok, I don't know if this was wrong but everything on the device is working perfectly.
note: I am not from USA so any sim will work.
NOTE: "I AM NOT RESPONSBLE IF ANYTHING HAPPEND IF IT WORKED WITH ME I AM NOT GURENTEE IT WILL WORK WITH YOU"
I Used Patched Odin for this to work Link To Download Patched Odin on XDA, if you want to apply this method here's a link from Sammobile to download the Firmware: Sammobile SM-N970U1 Firmware
Here are some screenshots:
And Here's a Screenshot from Samsung Members app still recognize my device as SM-N970U but still works with the U1 version
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Thanks so much man you really helped me dude I used the same firmware on a comcast version am not in America too

Question Change carrier SM-S908U Or Change Firmware

Hello
This is the first time I write here, I bought a phone from someone on the internet a week ago as it is unlocked but it is locked on Verizon network and I am in another country in the Middle East and I spoke with Verizon and Samsung Care in the US they all told me that it is not stolen but requires data to unlock The first buyer, and I don't know her, is there a solution to change the firmware to another country and open it? How do I bypass it as soon as possible? I tried to install a ROM for Europe, which is SM-S908E, but the installation did not work, it says fail sha256 is invalid, and another version was installed through Odin
SM-S908U but nothing changed, is there a solution?
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After trying Odin patch I get a different error on the phone screen in red color, as well as in Odin:
secure check fail pit

basim8599 said:
Hello
This is the first time I write here, I bought a phone from someone on the internet a week ago as it is unlocked but it is locked on Verizon network and I am in another country in the Middle East and I spoke with Verizon and Samsung Care in the US they all told me that it is not stolen but requires data to unlock The first buyer, and I don't know her, is there a solution to change the firmware to another country and open it? How do I bypass it as soon as possible? I tried to install a ROM for Europe, which is SM-S908E, but the installation did not work, it says fail sha256 is invalid, and another version was installed through Odin
SM-S908U but nothing changed, is there a solution?
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Flash the U1 firmware, hoping the phone was purchased from Verizon more than 60 days ago. You can't install other regions firmware in USA model, only U1 can be installed.

dadmi said:
Flash the U1 firmware, hoping the phone was purchased from Verizon more than 60 days ago. You can't install other regions firmware in USA model, only U1 can be installed.
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U1
I can't download it to my phone

basim8599 said:
U1
I can't download it to my phone
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what is the error? Please refer the first 3 posts of this thread.
Edit: looks like latest version is not yet uploaded, you can use the earlier version.

dadmi said:
what is the error? Please refer the first 3 posts of this thread.
Edit: looks like latest version is not yet uploaded, you can use the earlier version.
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OTA and Non-OTA Firmware for S22 Ultra SM-S908U and S22 Ultra SM-S908U1 Versions
See Post #2 and #3 for the Links to the Firmware All of the firmware posted here can be flashed on any U or U1 Device. Each of the firmware's are NOT carrier dependent and only has carrier labels listed in order to have an idea if you might get...
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Question Software change from usa to india

Can i change my s22 ultra's firmware from SM-908U to SM-908E which is indian software version

pushkar0501 said:
Can i change my s22 ultra's firmware from SM-908U to SM-908E which is indian software version
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Hello there! Yes and no, you cannot change the model number, but you can change the CSC code to for example one where updates are received faster. I have 2 methods you can try (I have an SM-T290 which is rooted):
Method #1: Root Essentials app​1. Power on your phone if it isn't yet.
2. Open Google Play Store and download this app.
3. Install the app.
4. Open the app.
5. Give all permissions that are needed.
6. At the default 'Tools' section, scroll down until you find something like 'CSC code changer'.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to change your CSC code.
Method #2: Phone by Google app (WILL ERASE DATA, atleast they say)​THIS METHOD MIGHT NOT WORK.
1. YOUR DATA WILL BE ERASED. So, back up your data.
2. Install Phone by Google (from the Play Store).
3. Open Phone by Google.
4. Dial this code:
*#*#27262826#*#*
5. Choose the CSC of your liking and tap on INSTALL.
6. Wait for your phone to reboot.
7. Enjoy your new CSC and the features that come with it!
Above thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...1-for-builds-older-than-january-2021.4220153/

I meant to say that can i change my firmware from usa software to and indian firmware

pushkar0501 said:
I meant to say that can i change my firmware from usa software to and indian firmware
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That is the firmware for different countries. Every firmware has a specific country code, called CSC. I have for example a firmware from Thailand on my A12, and it's CSC code is THL (from Thailand). This can be changed, and I think it allows you to flash different firmware images (although I am not sure).

I thought of doing it by using odin....i have downloaded indian firmware will try flashing it with odin

Here's a screenshot showing it on Samfw:
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I thought of doing it by using odin....i have downloaded indian firmware will try flashing it with odin
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Yes, that works. Checked another thread where someone flashed different firmware, and it was working correctly!

Okk thanks for the confirmation

What would be the benefit of this?

Rakaan said:
What would be the benefit of this?
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There are atleast 2 benefits I know:
1. You can get software updates earlier.
2. You can get some exclusive features, such as the option to record a call (As I can).