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Hi,
i bought my phone from the UK and imported it to Australia.
When i want to share a location on google maps it always sends me to the UK version of google maps! how can i change this?
i must be missing something? my phone seems to think its still in England.
ive changed the keyboard and Language settings to English (Australia).
but cant find any other option..
Thanks
Try the following: Get the free app "market access" from the market. Then set it to your local provider and go to market and then upgrade maps.
You might have to delete your existing maps application first.
bamthwok said:
Try the following: Get the free app "market access" from the market. Then set it to your local provider and go to market and then upgrade maps.
You might have to delete your existing maps application first.
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No...
What he wants is to change the CSC to a specific country using the Multi CSC on his SGSII:
1) Open the dialer
2) Dial *#272*imei# (replace 'imei' with your devices' IMEI number)
Not sure what the CSC code is for Australia though...
cheetah2k said:
No...
What he wants is to change the CSC to a specific country using the Multi CSC on his SGSII:
1) Open the dialer
2) Dial *#272*imei# (replace 'imei' with your devices' IMEI number)
Not sure what the CSC code is for Australia though...
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Not sure about that. If the problem is only related to google maps then I would just try to delete and reinstall it. It also must work without a country specific CSC.
However, you can try both suggestions and find out what works for you!
What about your google market account? Does it still show a UK provider for your device?
so i have figured out this much.
i need to change the csc on my phone!
(changes the region of the phone)
i dont think cognition rom comes with a multi-csc
so im going to look for one now.
Changing your CSC will Reset your phone to factory settings
these are Australian CSC codes
OPS - Australia (YES OPTUS)
VAU - Australia (Vodafone) BRANDED
XSA - Australia (Telstra, YES OPTUS, Vodafone AU, Virgin Mobile, 3, Crazy Johns)
HUT - Australia (3) BRANDED
ref: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787163
You could checkout intratechs original carrier firmware thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Find the aussie firmware you want and flash using Odin. Way you go all set.
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cantelog said:
so i have figured out this much.
i need to change the csc on my phone!
(changes the region of the phone)
i dont think cognition rom comes with a multi-csc
so im going to look for one now.
Changing your CSC will Reset your phone to factory settings
these are Australian CSC codes
OPS - Australia (YES OPTUS)
VAU - Australia (Vodafone) BRANDED
XSA - Australia (Telstra, YES OPTUS, Vodafone AU, Virgin Mobile, 3, Crazy Johns)
HUT - Australia (3) BRANDED
ref: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787163
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i checked firmware version *#1234#
i got
PDA: I9100XXKH3
PHONE: I9100XXKH3
CSC: I9100XEUKD1 "UK" not "MULTI"
so im going to download the rom KH3 and use just the Multi CSC that comes with that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1224423
Just read you already tried this so not much help sorry.
Hi there
Go to settings, language and keyboard, and change language settings to English (Australia).
This worked for me.
sp2539 said:
Just read you already tried this so not much help sorry.
Hi there
Go to settings, language and keyboard, and change language settings to English (Australia).
This worked for me.
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Yup, that's the way. I am also using XEU firmware but with my language settings to English (Australia) and I get sent to google maps australia.
this is so fustrating! i still have a XEU sales code,
and dont know how to get rid of it!
im in australia!
google maps always sends me to UK and google searches always in UK!!
what CSC do i flash?
cantelog said:
this is so fustrating! i still have a XEU sales code,
and dont know how to get rid of it!
im in australia!
google maps always sends me to UK and google searches always in UK!!
what CSC do i flash?
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The best you could do is uninstall google maps with titanium and reinstall it from the market again.If it gives you the correct position then make it a system app again with titanium.Your CSC wont have to much to do with the problem at all.Ive had to use KOR in the past various times and its had no effect with the function of google.You could always try Omega as there are various people from aussie using it without problems including maps and it has a multi CSC pack buit in.
its not just maps... its everything on this phone! thinking its in EU when its in AUSTRALIA!
i need to flash a new CSC but i dont know which one or where to get it from
Then what you should do is flash an Aussie firmware that will have your CSC with it.this is what I would do
1.Root your phone
2.Boot to recovery and go to "Mounts and Storage" and format System,Data and Cache
3.Go back and wipe Cache Partition and factory reset then boot.
Your phone wont reboot properly now because you have formatted the system so pull the battery,put it back in and boot to download mode and flash the following Firmware,
http://hotfile.com/dl/146325623/ef440d8/I9100XWKK2_I9100XSAKK1_XSA.zip.html
password-samfirmware.com
After flashing do a factory reset and you will have an Aussie Firmware.Download from the market a free app like GPS Status and get a lock on your position.If you want from there,root and look for a ROM that has a multi-CSC pack built-in like mine does.Flash it and use Nitrality to change the CSC code.
First off xheers for your help
I did all what you said.
I installed checkrom v6 (multi-csc) apparently
And my csc is still the same as the beginning.
Farq!
Do you have just a standalone aussie csc file i can flash?
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The CSC links are still down.Have you tried changing it in any way like with +#272 or Nitrality?.
+#272 ? Whats that?
And yes i tried nitrality, the only csc that shows is the XEU.
I flash ur rom then flashed checkrom after doin all those formats you said.
Still a no go. Crud city!!
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Most often when you open maps on a device the first time it start off in Europe but once GPS locks it reopens where it last locked. As for Google search, have you set it yo use your location?
My product code is kor and haven't even bothered changing it. All works fine on Checkrom and all other firmwares I've used. I used to use xeu product code on my S1 and had no issues either.
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Mate thats one wierd problem.A ROMs CSC pack should show up with nitrality and give you the available list.*#272 does the same thing but from the phone,you enter *#272*(IMEI)# and you get the CSC list.You could try another ROM to make sure its your phone and not the ROM thats the problem.Try my one.Flash the GB ROM link that below the Omega sign and see if it works.I cant see why it wont change.It should have changed by just flashing the firmware I gave you as it was an Aussie one but give the Omega GB v10.4 version a go and see if the multi CSC appears.If not well have to look else where cos its a strange one alright.
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sxi200 said:
Most often when you open maps on a device the first time it start off in Europe but once GPS locks it reopens where it last locked. As for Google search, have you set it yo use your location?
My product code is kor and haven't even bothered changing it. All works fine on Checkrom and all other firmwares I've used. I used to use xeu product code on my S1 and had no issues either.
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What I cant understand is why XEU is the only CSC that appears in a multi CSC package.The firmware on his phone is an XSA CSC for Aussie althought I see the ROM is XWLA4 which is German (DBT) with a multi csc pack That only shows one CSC
sxi200 said:
Most often when you open maps on a device the first time it start off in Europe but once GPS locks it reopens where it last locked. As for Google search, have you set it yo use your location?
My product code is kor and haven't even bothered changing it. All works fine on Checkrom and all other firmwares I've used. I used to use xeu product code on my S1 and had no issues either.
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when i search for places it takes me to the one relevent in uk before the one in australia.
in both maps and search.
it pisses me off
cooza said:
Mate thats one wierd problem.A ROMs CSC pack should show up with nitrality and give you the available list.*#272 does the same thing but from the phone,you enter *#272*(IMEI)# and you get the CSC list.You could try another ROM to make sure its your phone and not the ROM thats the problem.Try my one.Flash the GB ROM link that below the Omega sign and see if it works.I cant see why it wont change.It should have changed by just flashing the firmware I gave you as it was an Aussie one but give the Omega GB v10.4 version a go and see if the multi CSC appears.If not well have to look else where cos its a strange one alright.
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What I cant understand is why XEU is the only CSC that appears in a multi CSC package.The firmware on his phone is an XSA CSC for Aussie althought I see the ROM is XWLA4 which is German (DBT) with a multi csc pack That only shows one CSC
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yer mate confused much! the checkrom is supposed to be multicsc. for one reason or another it always puts me back to XEU, with no other csc to choose from! FARQQ
ill try your rom
Does anybody know how to find the original CSC code? I have updated my firmware several times and I don't have the original CSC Code.
Now when I connect to KIES It says "This version of the device can not be updated".
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Type *#272*(IMEI)# and you will see the CSC list.Select and done.By doing this it will reboot via (if i remember correctly)factory reset so may be a good idea to back-up but it should warn you first that it will fact/reset so if you want you can cancel and back-up if you havnt already.
EDIT:also depending on what firmware you put on your phone and depending on what your product code also is Kies might not recognize your firmware either.
cooza said:
Type *#272*(IMEI)# and you will see the CSC list.Select and done.By doing this it will reboot via (if i remember correctly)factory reset so may be a good idea to back-up but it should warn you first that it will fact/reset so if you want you can cancel and back-up if you havnt already.
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Thanks for your opinion. There are several CSC Codes and I don't know what code to select. Because I don't know what my original CSC Code was.
asirigaya said:
Thanks for your opinion. There are several CSC Codes and I don't know what code to select. Because I don't know what my original CSC Code was.
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Where do you live
cooza said:
Where do you live
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Currently I'm in Singapore. But my home country is Sri Lanka.
asirigaya said:
Currently I'm in Singapore. But my home country is Sri Lanka.
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Depending on the firmware it may or may not be in there but for singapore see if there is an OLB in there.Some multi CSC packages dont always have what you want.For example most here in XDA dont have FOP for Spain so Im left using KOR instead which is Korea.It works atleast.If its not there you could try OZS for HongKong
cooza said:
Depending on the firmware it may or may not be in there but for singapore see if there is an OLB in there.Some multi CSC packages dont always have what you want.For example most here in XDA dont have FOP for Spain so Im left using KOR instead which is Korea.It works atleast.If its not there you could try OZS for HongKong
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Thanks dude.
asirigaya said:
Thanks dude.
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If Sri Lanka comes under India in the CSC region then it will be ODD It might not but i cant find it at the moment.
Scroll down this thread for your codes etc: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
FlowerPotmen said:
Scroll down this thread for your codes etc: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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it appears that XDA and samfirmware have conflicting CSCs for india.Samfirmware may 11 for India have ODD and XDA have INU.
Currently I have installed XEU (I think UK). So will this be problem? Actually I don't have sound idea about CSC?
asirigaya said:
Currently I have installed XEU (I think UK). So will this be problem? Actually I don't have sound idea about CSC?
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The CSC is just location specific apn settings and maybe bundles apps. Nothing hugely important.
If you are missing your apn settings did net or mms you can just enter them manually or change CSC.
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veyka said:
The CSC is just location specific apn settings and maybe bundles apps. Nothing hugely important.
If you are missing your apn settings did net or mms you can just enter them manually or change CSC.
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Thanks dude.
In most cases i wont make any difference.As I said earlier sometimes here in Spain Im forced to use KOR which is Korea and it works fine.If you have an original firmware flashed for your region it should be in there but I find that in my case when I flash the XDA firmwares they usually are missing my CSC although they can be flashed seperatly.If you have a KOR then give it a try to as its probably a better region choice.if it works here in Spain it should be good for Singapore.
Hi,
You can get the Original CSC Code of the phone by using my app: Phone INFO ★Samsung★
Download link in my signature.
So you necroed a 2.5 yr old thread just to post an ad, eh ? Nice one
Ok, so basically I got one Galaxy Ace.
I've installed some apps and it crashed and couldn't turn on. Til them the cellphone would work fine.
Then I've flashed it with a 2.3.5 Firmware, and after that I've started having network problems(sometimes Emergency Calls Only, sometimes it connects to the network but when I try to call it beeps and disconnect me, usually it works for one call and then stops).
I live in Canada. I've heard it might be some 3G problems.
I've tried installing the KIES European firmware, and the 2.3.3 Provider firmware. Same problems though.
How should I proceed? Which firmware should I use?
Flash the different modems and see which is better for you .
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Which one do you recommend me? Can I change the Modem if I use One Packages?
JFSV said:
Which one do you recommend me? Can I change the Modem if I use One Packages?
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Only full packages change modems
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yes. flash onepackage first and then flash another modem taken from full package. maybe u should also consider to change product code to match ur region/country.
an0nym0us_ said:
yes. flash onepackage first and then flash another modem taken from full package. maybe u should also consider to change product code to match ur region/country.
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Hm, where can I get a tutorial for that? Thanks for helping me by the way.
i've never done this, but i think to change it u need to dial *#272*imei#
an0nym0us_ said:
i've never done this, but i think to change it u need to dial *#272*imei#
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Done that, got a screen with "Sales Code" then in the box in which I could type "SER" and below Install and Cancel. Thats weird.
JFSV said:
Ok, so basically I got one Galaxy Ace.
I've installed some apps and it crashed and couldn't turn on. Til them the cellphone would work fine.
Then I've flashed it with a 2.3.5 Firmware, and after that I've started having network problems(sometimes Emergency Calls Only, sometimes it connects to the network but when I try to call it beeps and disconnect me, usually it works for one call and then stops).
I live in Canada. I've heard it might be some 3G problems.
I've tried installing the KIES European firmware, and the 2.3.3 Provider firmware. Same problems though.
How should I proceed? Which firmware should I use?
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Might it be the provider? I have the same firmware (2.3.5) and I haven't had any of those problems.
It wasn't the provider, could be the cellphone or the firmware. They gave me a new one, same model. It's working properly now. Thanks.
So what is the differences between the same version releases for different countries? Why can't it be just one firmware for all?
Also, if I wait for the JB OTA from my carrier I wouldn't need to worry about changing the CSC, right? So CSC will just make sure that the firmware you are flashing (from another country) will be transformed to your own country, is this correct?
Lastly, is it always recommended to factory reset data of your device BEFORE and AFTER flashing via Odin?
kevindd992002 said:
So what is the differences between the same version releases for different countries? Why can't it be just one firmware for all?
Ask Samsung ask the networks to all have the same specifications and basebands .
Also, if I wait for the JB OTA from my carrier I wouldn't need to worry about changing the CSC, right?
Official firmware has official CSC for that firmware .
So CSC will just make sure that the firmware you are flashing (from another country) will be transformed to your own country, is this correct?
NO
CSC
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26530885&postcount=10
Lastly, is it always recommended to factory reset data of your device BEFORE and AFTER flashing via Odin?
NO
Factory reset first yes .
jje
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JJEgan said:
kevindd992002 said:
So what is the differences between the same version releases for different countries? Why can't it be just one firmware for all?
Ask Samsung ask the networks to all have the same specifications and basebands .
Also, if I wait for the JB OTA from my carrier I wouldn't need to worry about changing the CSC, right?
Official firmware has official CSC for that firmware .
So CSC will just make sure that the firmware you are flashing (from another country) will be transformed to your own country, is this correct?
NO
CSC
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26530885&postcount=10
Lastly, is it always recommended to factory reset data of your device BEFORE and AFTER flashing via Odin?
NO
Factory reset first yes .
jje
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I don't want that to happen. I'm just asking "why" is Samsung have to do that. So I don't have to ask Samsung.
So what is CSC? You linked me to the individual CSC packages but I'm looking for the definition of CSC and if it is needed. Also, I cannot see Philippines in that link, why?
Ok. When you mean "factory reset first yes", do you mean you only need to factory reset before flashing via ODIN?
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The differences are localization and quite possibly the default language. Seeing many languages are actual android languages, you shouldn't have a problem running a rom from outside your region.
Theshawty said:
The differences are localization and quite possibly the default language. Seeing many languages are actual android languages, you shouldn't have a problem running a rom from outside your region.
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How about for the CSC?
kevindd992002 said:
JJEgan said:
I don't want that to happen. I'm just asking "why" is Samsung have to do that. So I don't have to ask Samsung.
>>>>Who knows .
So what is CSC? You linked me to the individual CSC packages but I'm looking for the definition of CSC and if it is needed.
>>>>>Same link .
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.
Also, I cannot see Philippines in that link, why?
>>>>>>Because nobody has uploaded it .
Use sammobile .com
Ok. When you mean "factory reset first yes", do you mean you only need to factory reset before flashing via ODIN?
>>>>>>>Not really needed at all unless problems Odin wipes the phone anyway if flashing firmware .
jje
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Hi all,
I ended up getting a phone from a foreign region (Taiwan - I live in the UK), since I couldn't find the 8gb version from a UK seller.
The phone came with the tamper seals broken
https://imgur.com/a/pSd9yoZ
and seemingly had a screen protector on it (I don't know if it was the factory film, but it seemed too hardy to be that).
https://www.onbuy.com/gb/unlocked-a...s-5g-dual-sim-256gb-8gb-ram~c12871~p52964453/
The phone is listed as Unlocked and New.
It seems that the seller sold a used device as new? Or would they have had to unpack the device to network unlock it?
I installed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&gl=GB which gives a "Sorry! Root access is not propertly installed on this device." message.
Also, booting the phone in download mode gives the line: "WARRANTY VOID : 0x0", so it seems Knox hasn't been tripped.
Does this mean the phone is safe to use without fear of malware?
Will things like Samsung pay work if the phone is from a different region (with Knox still intact)?
Should I flash a fresh stock ROM? (I've never done this before)
If so, would it have to be a Taiwanese one? (with matching CSC region)
Thanks!
Arobase40 said:
The tamper seals broken is normal if the seller added a film protection...
I have no experience with phones from Taiwan, but I bought my Galaxy Note9 with 512 GB storage to a dealer from Hong-Kong but the Note9 came from an Australian carrier (unlocked though)... lol
I flashed a XEF French firmware and all is fine till now.
No need to flash a firmware from Taiwan as you can use any firmware you wish so if any malware it should be erase, and don't forget to use the normal CSC and not the HOME_CSC, so it will switch the Taïwan CSC to your UK CSC...
You can also remove most bloatwares with adb commands without being root.
But be aware Samsung Pay doesn't work in every countries of the world, so be sure it is working in your country.
Push the Thank button if my post was useful to you
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Thanks!
So I should flash stock firmware? Or you think I can use it without flashing?
Arobase40 said:
better flash a stock firmware as we never know the consequence of Taiwanese CSC specially with your phone call plan... ^^
Then, you'll be sure your phone will be fully clean. You have to do this only one time !
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Ok. But will this break Knox? Will it disable features like Samsung Pay?
How will updates be affected?
edit: the 256gb/8gb RAM model doesn't exist in the EU/UK. So if I use a UK firmware, can this cause errors? (UK has only 128GB/6GB RAM).
If you still feel insecure you can keep the Taẅan firmware but you will be on your own... ^^
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What can happen if I don't flash any stock firmware?
Arobase40 said:
Since this is original and genuine firmware from Samsung, there should be not problem and no issue at all.
As I said if Samsung Pay is working in the UK, there should also be no problem !
Just use PC Odin which is also an official tool used in the official Samsung Repair centers.
As far I know Taïwan receives International firmwares.
There was also no Galaxy Note9 with 512GB storage in France and I never encounter any trouble with Samsung firmwares.
If you still feel insecure you can keep the Taẅan firmware but you will be on your own... ^^
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If I do flash, is this a trusted source to download the firmware: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a52s/firmware/SM-A528B/BTU/download/A528BXXS1AUL3/1598707/
?
Sammobile is a trusted place to download firmware, however they have a speed cap for non premium users.
I would suggest you to use Frija which can be found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-checker.3910594/
razercortex said:
Sammobile is a trusted place to download firmware, however they have a speed cap for non premium users.
I would suggest you to use Frija which can be found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-checker.3910594/
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or https://github.com/jesec/samfirm.js
Arobase40 said:
YUP !
But with Sammobile the download rate will be very very low and it may take between 2 to 4 hours at the least...
So better use Frija if you can as it will run at full speed !
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ok thanks!
razercortex said:
Sammobile is a trusted place to download firmware, however they have a speed cap for non premium users.
I would suggest you to use Frija which can be found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-checker.3910594/
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Which version of Odin should I download from https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/patched-odin-3-13-1.3762572/
?
Arobase40 said:
Loool
I guess OP is kind of a rookie and not so confident and you suggest him to use a Linux version and/or to compile his own version ???
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Yes it's a command line tool so it's a bit more complicated lol
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I think anyone should be fine
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Ok, thanks.
Arobase40 said:
Please report once done.
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I will. I will wait to see if the seller can explain why the box was not sealed. If I do not get a reply in few days I will try flash the UK unlocked firmware (CSC: BTU). This is the correct firmware for UK (unlocked), yes?
Arobase40 said:
There are different CSC for your country but BTU should be fine with UK carrier free phone.
I don't think you should waist your time with the seal as obviously this is due to the screen protection and as "WARRANTY VOID : 0x0", but do as you wish...
Other clues to know if there were an attempt to root this phone : from the Download mode you should see :
- CURRENT BINARY : Samsung Official
- OEM LOCK : ON
- WARRANTY VOID : 0x0
Then all is fine !
But if you have :
- CURRENT BINARY : "Custom (0xxxx)
- OEM LOCK : OFF (U)
- WARRANTY VOID : 0x1
Then you are in trouble...
BTW can you confirm the actual CSC ?
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I have all that in Download mode - so there has been no root access?
The CSC is A528BBRI1AUL2 which appears to be the 1 December 21 security update (I installed this because I thought it would be safer to connect to WiFi with the latest version).
Edit: what can happen if I keep the Taiwan CSC? You said can be problems with my phone call plan??
Arobase40 said:
If this is this one :
- CURRENT BINARY : Samsung Official
- OEM LOCK : ON
- WARRANTY VOID : 0x0
Then indeed no root access !!!
A528BBRI1AUL2 : is NOT the CSC. It should be 3 Letters or 2 letters with a number as BTU is the UK CSC...
Should be in the "Carrier software version" or something like that as I don't have an English firmware version.
About keeping Taiwan CSC, I said could be problem with your phone call plan as your actual UK carrier may think you are calling from Taïwan and may charge you extra fees... lol
This is just a hypothesis, a guess...
But come on, you have all the steps and tools to do this safely so don't be so scary...
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CSC is BRI (A528BBRI1AUL2)
I will post here if I decide to flash BTU CSC. I can't find any information of someone who flashed BTU on BRI device, so I am worried that it might cause issues. I am a n00b so I don't know what the problems can be.
Ledzee said:
CSC is BRI (A528BBRI1AUL2)
I will post here if I decide to flash BTU CSC. I can't find any information of someone who flashed BTU on BRI device, so I am worried that it might cause issues. I am a n00b so I don't know what the problems can be.
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You shouldn't be too worried about switching firmware, as long as you're doing it the right way. There might be one or two small things you'll need to set when you switch firmwares due to different configs, but you should be good to go.
Odin only flashes the firmware if it sees that everything is set right, otherwise the firmware won't be flashed which virtually removes most troubles you would otherwise face in more universal flash tools.
But do it when you feel like it, watch plenty of videos on how to do it so that you know exactly how the process goes on.
Other than that, the others have pretty much told you everything there is to know. I wouldn't worry about the broken seals since the phone looks to be on official software with Knox intact. I would flash it with a clean firmware though just to be 100% that there no nasty on it!
Edit: Since you are a newbie to this, make sure you get the right firmware for your phone. The A52 has so many variants, the A525F, A525M, A526B, A526U1, A528B and there might be more. Make sure you know your's by looking for the Model Number in the About Phone section at the foot of the settings app.
ashraftheboss said:
You shouldn't be too worried about switching firmware, as long as you're doing it the right way. There might be one or two small things you'll need to set when you switch firmwares due to different configs, but you should be good to go.
Odin only flashes the firmware if it sees that everything is set right, otherwise the firmware won't be flashed which virtually removes most troubles you would otherwise face in more universal flash tools.
But do it when you feel like it, watch plenty of videos on how to do it so that you know exactly how the process goes on.
Other than that, the others have pretty much told you everything there is to know. I wouldn't worry about the broken seals since the phone looks to be on official software with Knox intact. I would flash it with a clean firmware though just to be 100% that there no nasty on it!
Edit: Since you are a newbie to this, make sure you get the right firmware for your phone. The A52 has so many variants, the A525F, A525M, A526B, A526U1, A528B and there might be more. Make sure you know your's by looking for the Model Number in the About Phone section at the foot of the settings app.
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The full model name is SM-A528BZKIBRI. How do I know if a particular CSC will be compatible?
Arobase40 said:
When you use Frija, for the Model name you just have to type SM-A528B and for the CSC, type BTU, then click on Check Update. it will show you the latest firmware available. Simply click on Download and then put it in the folder of your choice.
It may take a while depending on your internet speed. You will find a zip file with 5 files inside. So you just have to unzip it, before you can use PC Odin to flash them.
In you case, you have to use the CSC_OMC_XXXXXX and not the HOME_CSC_XXXXX as you want to convert the BRI CSC to BTU CSC.
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Thanks. So I can type any region's CSC as long as I put the model as SM-A528B and the files will be compatible?
Doesn't matter that BRI isn't in the same multi-csc (OXM) that BTU is in?
Ledzee said:
Thanks. So I can type any region's CSC as long as I put the model as SM-A528B and the files will be compatible?
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Pretty much yeah.
Arobase40 said:
NOPE, as all CSC won't be compatible as all countries aren't using the same network frequencies and VoLTE or VoWifi aren't supported everywhere and some frequencies won't be compatible and thus won't work !
One time I downloaded and flashed an Indian firmware to get phone call recorder function and my french carrier charged me different SMS I didn't send myself !!! ^^
So I had to flash back a local firmware to get rid of this problem !!! ^^
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I am confused haha. So how do I know that BTU is compatible on my device?
Arobase40 said:
Because I tell you it is
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haha. How do you know though?
Also, is it a problem that I downloaded the December Security Update already? (Now factory reset just takes it back to December update, not older).