I want to get back to my stock rom but checking *#1234# won't work for me because it brings the info from rom.
I bought my phone from a small phone shop abroad so I don't really know the origin of the phone.
Is there any other way to learn what is the origin of the phone and what stock rom would work for me?
I dont really understand the question but if you want to check the phone info so go to settings - about phone
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
You need to get the details of the phone off the box and from under the battery .
Then its guesswork unless you saved your original details .
Replacing firmware has wiped the original firmware details .
jje
So does that mean I can flash any stock rom I want? When I checked the "guide to download and flash stock rom" there is a list of different stock roms(based on countries and/or gsm operators). and I know that different phones have different hw modules(camera etc). I wonder if any stock rom would be fine with any device out there?
korkete said:
So does that mean I can flash any stock rom I want? When I checked the "guide to download and flash stock rom" there is a list of different stock roms(based on countries and/or gsm operators). and I know that different phones have different hw modules(camera etc). I wonder if any stock rom would be fine with any device out there?
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I think that as long as you flash a Stock ROM with your contry code / region enabled, you shouldnt have any problems. For example, if you have an US phone, I wouldn't flash an indian Stock ROM in it...
Hey guys,
I recently rooted my S2 and installed a custom ROM because i was sick of waiting for Samsung to release ICS in my region ( Also i love stock ICS ).
Recently they released ICS in my region so i went to sammobiles to download the firmware.
My Question is that do PDA and CSC change for each new version of android released or am i supposed to wait for the firmware with the same PDA and CSC as the version i was using.
Also I wanted to know if I could flash firmware of different region on the phone without it having any errors
Thank you.
Mysterious99 said:
Hey guys,
I recently rooted my S2 and installed a custom ROM because i was sick of waiting for Samsung to release ICS in my region ( Also i love stock ICS ).
Recently they released ICS in my region so i went to sammobiles to download the firmware.
My Question is that do PDA and CSC change for each new version of android released or am i supposed to wait for the firmware with the same PDA and CSC as the version i was using.
Also I wanted to know if I could flash firmware of different region on the phone without it having any errors
Thank you.
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u can flash any stock rom ...
The only small issue you might face if you flash stock firmware for a different region is you may not be able to get OTA updates for your region when they're released. But it's easy enough to flash them via Odin so this isn't a massive problem.
MistahBungle said:
The only small issue you might face if you flash stock firmware for a different region is you may not be able to get OTA updates for your region when they're released. But it's easy enough to flash them via Odin so this isn't a massive problem.
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What if i flash a firmware for a region i will be going to.
Will I get OTA updates if i access the update list from that region ?
Hi, I picked up an sgs3 the other day. The firmware on it is XXLF2. I was just wondering what the experiences were with regards to OTA update? Is it recommended or would flashing the latest LG8 fw for UK via Odin be better?
Thanks for any advice.
One of the reasons why it might come in handy to restore a previous update could be due to the fact that the new update will not be optimized for our phone and waiting for the release of a more stable version, use Odin may serve us to go back. A very recent example is the first update to Android 4.0.3 on Galaxy S2 where there were several people who wanted to go back to Gingerbread ... Of course, another reason could be that we want to load a firmware later, but that in our country has not yet been made available ... see Notes Galaxy and the German ROM which runs the network.
But Odin is not only original Samsung firmware to load, but also allows you to load ROM cooked in order to have more personalized and optimized.
Odin's software runs on Windows PCs, and lets you do the above, but now we see how the program works.
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One of the reasons why it might come in handy to restore a previous update could be due to the fact that the new update will not be optimized for our phone and waiting for the release of a more stable version, use Odin may serve us to go back. A very recent example is the first update to Android 4.0.3 on Galaxy S2 where there were several people who wanted to go back to Gingerbread ... Of course, another reason could be that we want to load a firmware later, but that in our country has not yet been made available ... see Notes Galaxy and the German ROM which runs the network.
But Odin is not only original Samsung firmware to load, but also allows you to load ROM cooked in order to have more personalized and optimized.
Odin's software runs on Windows PCs, and lets you do the above, but now we see how the program works.
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Nice1 thank you devid801. I've used Odin to flash ROMs on my sgs1 but the OTA update on sgs3 has me interested Suppose I could always flash via Odin the latest FW if OTA FW isn't the latest.
Thanks again mate.
we say that the telephone operators are slow to release updates, even compared to the parent, so if you do not want to wait using odin! read a guide before, and you always make a nandroid backup before making any operation. ..
devid801 said:
One of the reasons why it might come in handy to restore a previous update could be due to the fact that the new update will not be optimized for our phone and waiting for the release of a more stable version, use Odin may serve us to go back. A very recent example is the first update to Android 4.0.3 on Galaxy S2 where there were several people who wanted to go back to Gingerbread ... Of course, another reason could be that we want to load a firmware later, but that in our country has not yet been made available ... see Notes Galaxy and the German ROM which runs the network.
But Odin is not only original Samsung firmware to load, but also allows you to load ROM cooked in order to have more personalized and optimized.
Odin's software runs on Windows PCs, and lets you do the above, but now we see how the program works.
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Odin is beeing used in official service and repair centers to flash samsung firmware
As always two paths for ease of use one via Samsung Kies or OTA .
OTA will probably fail on rooted phone .
Join XDA flash stock firmware as and when you want .
My view is if you want to stay with Samsung /official path then do so but its the attempts to mix and match that lead to trouble .
jje
JJEgan said:
As always two paths for ease of use one via Samsung Kies or OTA .
OTA will probably fail on rooted phone .
Join XDA flash stock firmware as and when you want .
My view is if you want to stay with Samsung /official path then do so but its the attempts to mix and match that lead to trouble .
jje
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Thanks jje. I think i'll stay stock for now but see what update OTA offers me Saying that, XXLF2 fw does not seem bad so far.
Will look to find what the differences are between LF2 and LG8 fw.
Thanks for all the feedback.
coldhandz said:
Thanks jje. I think i'll stay stock for now but see what update OTA offers me Saying that, XXLF2 fw does not seem bad so far.
Will look to find what the differences are between LF2 and LG8 fw.
Thanks for all the feedback.
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I have recently flashed my Orange GS3 to XXLF2. I'm not getting any OTA updates post flashing and i know there is an update that gives you the option to auto aujust brightness on the drop down. Is this normal after flashing? Or has something gone a bit wrong?
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I have recently flashed my Orange GS3 to XXLF2. I'm not getting any OTA updates post flashing and i know there is an update that gives you the option to auto aujust brightness on the drop down. Is this normal after flashing? Or has something gone a bit wrong?
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You no longer have Orange firmware .
You no longer have phone codes that match any upgrade .
Their is no upgrade for your phone model
Plus all the other usual answers .
Choice flash roms from XDA or return to Orange for an update .
jje
Hi Guys
I have a SGSII, which I got in Hong Kong a couple of years ago. It came pre-installed with Stock Samsung Firmware ICS 4.0.3. I currently living in the UK and was wondering if I did a Firmware update using Kites, would it install you UK version of the firmware instead of the HK version?
If it's got the HK firmware/CSC on it, it will update to the latest for that region; where you are now is irrelevant, it reads the CSC info off the phone to determine what firmware to upgrade to, assuming there is a later firmware for that region.
But it's a moot point. Why would you use Kies for anything ? Flash whatever stock rom for whatever region you want with Odin.
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If it's got the HK firmware/CSC on it, it will update to the latest for that region; where you are now is irrelevant, it reads the CSC info off the phone to determine what firmware to upgrade to, assuming there is a later firmware for that region.
But it's a moot point. Why would you use Kies for anything ? Flash whatever stock rom for whatever region you want with Odin.
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To be honest, I am a noobie when it comes to the advanced aspects of android devices. So I've always followed the mantra of always following the manufacturer's instructions to the letter. Also I don't want to loose all my user data for my game of Asphalt g
For those who don't know, F900U is the model number of all of the US carrier versions of the Galaxy Fold. The F900U1 is the model number of the same device, but sold by Samsung SIM unlocked and with no carrier bloatware. Firmware is 100% interchangeable among these models: any U or U1 firmware version can be flashed to any U or U1 device at any time, assuming that you're not trying to downgrade the bootloader. A "U to U" or "U1 to U1" flash does not require a factory reset, but changing from one firmware to the other will require one. Also, U firmware is identical for the 4 base files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) for each individual build, no matter which carrier it comes from. So if you download 2 different carrier versions of the exact same build, the 4 base files will be identical. Where the firmware differs is in the USERDATA file - that's where the carrier bloatware and customizations reside.
Manual Odin flashing is designed for those who:
- want to manually update to a newer version of U firmware on their U device, either because they don't want to wait for their carrier's OTA or because OTAs aren't working on their device, or a different carrier got a new feature/patch before they did
- want to flash U1 firmware to their U device
- want to convert from U1 firmware to carrier U firmware
- want to convert from one carrier's U firmware (with all apps and bloatware) to a different carrier's U firmware (with all apps and bloatware)
For those who aren't already aware, anyone can now download firmware for almost any Samsung device any time that they want, via SamFirm or Frija. There are threads and info about them here on XDA so I won't waste time explaining - do a search if you're not already familiar with these tools. But AT&T doesn't allow their firmware to be publicly available (for any of their devices). I pay for a subscription to a site that gets the official releases (usually) before they hit SamFirm/Frija, and also gets me access to AT&T firmware, so that's where my files come from. However, I don't have unlimited bandwidth on the site, and it's also quite time consuming to download the files, zip them up, and upload them to AFH. And, I do threads like this for every single Sx and Note x model - so I won't be uploading every single version. I'll definitely do at least one build per bootloader level though.
This is not a "beginner's guide to Odin flashing"-type post/thread, so I won't list basic, step-by-step instructions. My threads are geared towards those who already know what they're doing. If you're new to manually flashing Samsung firmware, I recommend you consult one of the "beginner's" posts/threads - there are tons of them here on XDA.
U firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=293117
U1 firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=293118
Happy flashing!
Notes:
- DON'T QUOTE THE OP WHEN YOU REPLY, kthx
- I compress extra small for space and bandwidth savings. The default Windows extractor can't handle it, so you'll need a 3rd party tool like 7zip, WinRAR, etc
- My naming method for Android File Host folders is: build - bootloader - Android version.
So "SAT - 1 - 9.0" means the full build number ends in SAT, it's bootloader version 1, and Android 9.0. When bootloader and Android versions increment, the first build to have those changes will have its folder notated appropriately.
- HOME CSC file keeps data intact; using the other CSC will wipe data.
- I pay for a subscription to a site that gets beta builds and also sometimes gets the official releases before they hit SamFirm, so that's where any of my files come from. I will only be posting versions that I get early access to, and USERDATAs that aren't available on SamFirm or Frija (AT&T). The newest/latest firmware files for all carriers other than AT&T can always be obtained via SamFirm and Frija.
- For USERDATAs (all the others are self explanatory):
AIO = Cricket
CCT = Xfinity Mobile (Comcast)
CHA - Spectrum Mobile (Charter)
TMK = Metro PCS
- the correct procedure for switching from one carrier's firmware to another is:
1. Flash full U1 firmware package including non HOME CSC
2. Upon boot, insert a SIM of the carrier whose firmware you want
3. Watch for the popup that says "reboot to apply new carrier settings" etc, and do it
4. After that restart completes, reboot back to Download mode and flash the full U firmware package, with the USERDATA file of the carrier whose firmware you want
Interesting development, as we approach the release date for the now-redesigned Fold: U1 firmware has appeared!
I have no idea if they were planning for a U1 model all along, but that firmware never showed up earlier this year. I still haven't seen any new U firmware, but assuming that I get access to at least the launch version before the actual release, I'll post it when I get it
Build SH9 has appeared for the U model, along with an AT&T USERDATA. Files have been uploaded to the OP link
Will SHA get OTA to SH9?
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Will SHA get OTA to SH9?
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I don't understand your question.
First of all, numbers come before letters. 9 is older than A. If SH9 and SHA were both released for the same model, then SH9 would come first, and then there would be an OTA to SHA.
But SH9 is U firmware and SHA is U1. You can't OTA to a different model's firmware.
iBowToAndroid said:
I don't understand your question.
First of all, numbers come before letters. 9 is older than A. If SH9 and SHA were both released for the same model, then SH9 would come first, and then there would be an OTA to SHA.
But SH9 is U firmware and SHA is U1. You can't OTA to a different model's firmware.
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Gotcha, didnt realize the u1 was newer. Do you know what CSC frija would have the u1 firmware under?
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Gotcha, didnt realize the u1 was newer. Do you know what CSC frija would have the u1 firmware under?
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XAA is always used for U1 firmware. Manual input is required in order to get it, as of right now. They'll probably change that once the device actually releases
Morning. I cant get these files to download. It's been about 30 min and the download says 6 days.
NEVER MIND. After about an hour it went form six days to finished. Lol.
harsaphes said:
Morning. I cant get these files to download. It's been about 30 min and the download says 6 days.
NEVER MIND. After about an hour it went form six days to finished. Lol.
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AFH's servers are crap, half of the time. If you ever get a slow download, just reload the link and try a different mirror
Really want to do this but have never flashed any type of Samsung software before. Was checking guides but none of them seemed exact. Don't want to Brick my fold and even though I have AT&T I don't want to be behind on updates and have bloatware.
alexrotondo said:
Really want to do this but have never flashed any type of Samsung software before. Was checking guides but none of them seemed exact. Don't want to Brick my fold and even though I have AT&T I don't want to be behind on updates and have bloatware.
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It's impossible to brick it. And yes, there are tons of very precise and exact Odin flashing guides here on XDA. Odin flashing is always pretty much the same process, no matter the model. Put the phone in Download, make sure you have the right Odin version, extract the zip, load all the files, plug the phone in, and click Start
What is the site you pay a subscription for?
I have a small question... will I brick the Fold, if I flash this to the Korean Version of the Fold (SM-F907N)?
The only version I could buy in where I live is the Korean version, which is a 5G model, but I really want to use my credit cards from USA. I guess I have to have a Fold with USA firmware to use Samsung Pay with credit card from USA, but I don't know what would happen if I flash this firmware... I am okay with losing the 5G, I just want the Samsung Pay works with my credit cards...
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I have a small question... will I brick the Fold, if I flash this to the Korean Version of the Fold (SM-F907N)?
The only version I could buy in where I live is the Korean version, which is a 5G model, but I really want to use my credit cards from USA. I guess I have to have a Fold with USA firmware to use Samsung Pay with credit card from USA, but I don't know what would happen if I flash this firmware... I am okay with losing the 5G, I just want the Samsung Pay works with my credit cards...
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You can't flash it. Odin won't allow you to, because those models are not cross compatible. If you want a Fold that does US Samsung Pay, buy one from the US and have it shipped to you
iBowToAndroid said:
You can't flash it. Odin won't allow you to, because those models are not cross compatible. If you want a Fold that does US Samsung Pay, buy one from the US and have it shipped to you
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Thanks a lot!
Hmm....after I download the F900U1 file the folder says 'empty'.
On the download link the U1 folder says no files. Am I looking in the wrong place?
Trying this again.
OK GOT IT. THANKS
harsaphes said:
On the download link the U1 folder says no files. Am I looking in the wrong place?
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You must be. I can see it perfectly clear, when I click the U1 link in the OP
Any update on successfully flashed u1 firmware on att fold? Wanting to pick up unlocked one but only the att version is available
I just did mine . If you need help let me know
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I just did mine . If you need help let me know
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sent you a message, have a question or two.