Hi all,
Please forgive me if this seems like a dumb question but... Can I flash the Bell I9100M CSC onto my unlocked International I9100 AND what are the subsequent consequences (ie: will it wipe my device, etc)?
Allow me to explain... I live in Canada and am on the Rogers Network and I bought the International I9100 from a store here in Edmonton LOOOONG before the I9100M was available here. I am all rooted up, running the CheckRom RevoHD v4 firmware which I LOVE but I have noticed lately that my Internet connection is quite slow and some apps are very laggy to start, etc and I cant figure out why. *NOTE* I did not have this same problem on other Custom ROMS such as SensatioN, Lite'ning, Criskelo, etc and the only other thing I have done as of late is place an Aluminum Bumper case on the device.
I have also recently flashed the KH3 modem which I believe is the modem that was STOCK on my device when I purchased it (I have flashed so much since then I dont remember) and I also see in the BELL thread that KH3 is giving the best performance here in Canada but that didnt seem to really solve anything so I am wondering if flashing the Bell I9100M CSC to my device will be COMPATIBLE #1 (with my device AND my CheckRom ROM) and will improve my performance #2?
If anyone has any ideas, please advise...
Thanks,
You can flash any CSC as its only a few text and XML files .Not actually required to make the phone work as all it is is local network connections and the APN details etc .
example
CSCEdition>ED003</CSCEdition> <Country>UK</Country> <SalesCode>O2U</SalesCode> <NbNetworkInfo>2</NbNetworkInfo> -<NetworkInfo> <MCCMNC>23410</MCCMNC> <NetworkName>O2 UK Pay Monthly</NetworkName> </NetworkInfo> -<NetworkInfo> <MCCMNC>23410</MCCMNC>
jje
JJEgan said:
You can flash any CSC as its only a few text and XML files .Not actually required to make the phone work as all it is is local network connections and the APN details etc .
example
CSCEdition>ED003</CSCEdition> <Country>UK</Country> <SalesCode>O2U</SalesCode> <NbNetworkInfo>2</NbNetworkInfo> -<NetworkInfo> <MCCMNC>23410</MCCMNC> <NetworkName>O2 UK Pay Monthly</NetworkName> </NetworkInfo> -<NetworkInfo> <MCCMNC>23410</MCCMNC>
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Thanks for the answer jje. Will flashing the CSC give me a better and faster internet experience?
Will it wipe my device?
Please advise...
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yiannisthegreek said:
Thanks for the answer jje. Will flashing the CSC give me a better and faster internet experience?
Will it wipe my device?
Please advise...
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No, CSC is *just* APN settings and some bundles apps, it will not help.
Make sure you have the right APN for your network (google it, or use one of the app in the market)
As far as improving your mobile net, trying different modems is the way to go, as they are really the only part that effects data speed/signal/etc.
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Hi guys,
I'm wanted to ask some questions since I still have some doubts after grinding the forum threads.
I purchased an unlocked SGS2 in UK and I live in Portugal.
The phone is currently rooted and running Cognition 1.5 based on KH3.
While checking CSC version I found that it's still on version XEU KD1.
MY questions are:
Is there any technical advantage in upgrading CSC to a later version?
Is it worthwhile or safe enough to upgrade to a different CSC region like OXA KH3 for example, and still retain all usability of the phone in my current region?
If portugal CSC code is TPH, why is it that with a XEU CSC it's working perfectly with my current portuguese providers?
Is there a way to upgrade CSC by CWM Recovery or can I only upgrade it via Odin?
Thanks for any tips and pointers you guys may have for me.
Regards from Portugal
1) apn settings.
2) it's safe and does not sffect usability of the phone
3) because phone autonatically picks the apn settings for you.
4) you can do it on both.
No point changing if it all works, csc is just apn settings and any bundled apps.
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Thanks for the answers guys.
I decided to go ahead and flash it just for the fun of it.
Flashed CSC via ODIN to OXA KH3 and everything is working fine. Wiped my settings but was expecting that so no biggie.
Thanks sent to both.
Hi,
I have searched around and been on this forum for some time in a lurking capacity! Feels good to have enough knowledge to start posting, and helping out if I can.
Though I come with a question:
I am on RR2.1 and T-mobile UK carrier. When searching for networks and services, it returns only Orange. To my knowledge there should be T-mobile, T-mobile Orange and Orange/Vodafone. Is there anyway to resolve the miss labelling of carriers when I search for them?
Everything works great on the rom, except this issue... Part of me thinks my signal is affect also, potentially a related problem.
Thanks for any help and advice.
Matt.
Might be wrong CSC or not a CSC that covers your carrier .
Check your CSC and see if a later one in stock roms thread .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
JJEgan said:
Might be wrong CSC or not a CSC that covers your carrier .
Check your CSC and see if a later one in stock roms thread .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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+1 Normally it's on the CSC. YOu might want to reflash again and do full wipe.
I've reflashed after a full wipe and still have the same issue. It only lists orange carriers as orange, not T-mobile orange, T-mobile etc...
Is there a way I can flash a relevant CSC file, through CWM for example like I would with a new modem?
Hey guys
Im new to the galaxy s3 and samsung, I recently got my GS3 from newegg, unlocked international version.... I was wondering how to know which region the phone was from? I tried googling but i cant seem to find the answer. I came from an SE Arc S, SE had SI numbers so I could tell, but what does samsung use?
Also, there is no update for the latest LFB firmware yet... Does Samsung rollout firmwares for different regions in stages like SE? I'd like to keep everything stock..
When I press *#1234#, I get the following:
ap: i9300ubalf3
cp: i9300ublf2
csc: i9300uubalf3
Thanks
My understanding is that yours is Trinidad and Tobago.
Search for i9300uubalf3 on google and hit the sammobile result.
I think you can follow @SGS3Update on twitter to see if yours got the update, though I'm not sure how reliable this it. Technically, Kies should offer the update as soon as Samsung makes it avail.
What I still don't quite get is the role of CSC. More importantly, can we flash it independently of the firmware? And if so, which CSC canadian and US users should be flashing?
Gabeloooooo said:
My understanding is that yours is Trinidad and Tobago.
Search for i9300uubalf3 on google and hit the sammobile result.
I think you can follow @SGS3Update on twitter to see if yours got the update, though I'm not sure how reliable this it. Technically, Kies should offer the update as soon as Samsung makes it avail.
What I still don't quite get is the role of CSC. More importantly, can we flash it independently of the firmware? And if so, which CSC canadian and US users should be flashing?
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CSC can be flashed as a separate item .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
Says
CSC is the consumer software customisation and is specific to geographical region and carriers. It contains the software packages specific to that region, carrier branding and also APN settings for data connection, MMS etc for your service provider.
CSC has nothing to do with what languages the firmware supports and it will not add keyboard language support either.
CSC not required for phone to work .
jje
Thanks,
Since there is no CSC for Canada or USA, I take it that there is no point in changing it (except for maybe getting faster official updates?)
As far as MMS and Data, in Canada and USA, we'll need modify APN separately since there is no CSC?
CSC Based firmware update schedule
Gabeloooooo said:
Thanks,
Since there is no CSC for Canada or USA, I take it that there is no point in changing it (except for maybe getting faster official updates?)
As far as MMS and Data, in Canada and USA, we'll need modify APN separately since there is no CSC?
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Hi, I also have the same CSC as the original poster, Located in Trinidad. Do you know which csc receives the updates as they are released? I want to flash mine to whatever it is.
I had the same *#1234# as OP. I flashed every modem found on the thread here and signal quality results weren't any better. Checked for updates and got nothing. I noticed that most talk about XXBLFB (UTB) UK, so I chose to flash that firmware. Just to be in the same playing field. I am using my phone in the Miami, FL USA area.
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Flashed the UK latest firmware, UK CSC and it works fine with Rogers here. The rogers APNs are automatically in the APN list, I guess they get that from the sim?
Hey,
I live in the UK and bought by S3 new on ebay, which is unbranded and an international version (i believe). The box said Orange France, however i havnt had any problems using it with my UK SIM. The jelly bean update has just been released through kies for the UK version of the S3, and i was just wondering what effect flashing this ROM using ODIN would have on my phone?
i downloaded the ROM from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1902493
Thanks
CSC is nothing bar a few text files that enable auto network APN .
It will make no difference but will be more up todate with its network connections list .
jje
Ah right, thanks. so its should actually be better then seeing as i'm flashing the UK firmware to it.
Play store services are not all available worldwide - and some are country-region specific- but as long as you have a western european CSC you're fine....
Sorry for digging up an old thread but it covers exactly what i'm after
There's no official release for 4.1x for Australia yet, P5110 16gb WiFi only
what other stock ROM's will be suitable to ensure my play store, etc will all operate without an issue.
Thanks in advance
Robbks said:
Sorry for digging up an old thread but it covers exactly what i'm after
There's no official release for 4.1x for Australia yet, P5110 16gb WiFi only
what other stock ROM's will be suitable to ensure my play store, etc will all operate without an issue.
Thanks in advance
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Wrong forum
Specifically, yes. it's the wrong device.
But the same issue nevertheless.
Hence why i did include my device details.
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Specifically, yes. it's the wrong device.
But the same issue nevertheless.
Hence why i did include my device details.
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Lol, well ok, I would advise sticking with your CSC but you can always try other Roms and flash back to yours. As you are Wi-Fi only you won't have any of the recent modem issues that have been present across several Samsung devices
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Specifically, yes. it's the wrong device.
But the same issue nevertheless.
Hence why i did include my device details.
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No CSC does not matter its not required to make a phone work .
But that's relevant to the I9300 range your phone may or may not be the same .
jje
I'm sorry to break into this post, but i have the same question.
I live in Italy, but i bought an international Galaxy S3 with Romania CSC and i wish to stick with the ITV csc code.
I tried to flash, but it breaks OTA/kies Updates (that's not bad at all... my firmware is still XXEMC2, March 2013 with i9300QXFMEA2 csc (info taken with *#1234#).
I've also read that double flashing changes the CSC code...i tries this procedure with no results (csc still COA)
Can you please give me some tips?
Tips read the stickied basic faqs and guides .
Make your mind up to upgrade via OTA/ Kies or XDA not both .
jje
Hey,
what i would like to ask is if someone ever checked the real difference in stock roms csc.
i know that the bloatware can differ. But is there any other difference, if i flash german or dutch firmware.
for example:
- Do i get better internet speed?
- Better network connection?
other things?
dimi22 said:
Hey,
what i would like to ask is if someone ever checked the real difference in stock roms csc.
YES .
Different countries .
i know that the bloatware can differ. But is there any other difference, if i flash german or dutch firmware.
for example:
- Do i get better internet speed?
- Better network connection?
Technically no you are usually best with the right modem and csc for your network location .
A modem from another area may give better connection or not .
A CSC from another area will not have your network settings in it so may not find or optimize your network settings .
Saying that i delete the CSC from my phone and enter network settings manually anyway .
jje
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