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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
Right now I have a S3 (TMobile UK)
When I try to change the CSC it only gives me the option of TMU.
If I flash my phone with unbranded firmware and then try to change it, will I get all the options I.E. TMU, BTU, ...
sm. said:
Right now I have a S3 (TMobile UK)
When I try to change the CSC it only gives me the option of TMU.
If I flash my phone with unbranded firmware and then try to change it, will I get all the options I.E. TMU, BTU, ...
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Yes you will able to change to BTU then you will get any updates first
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sm. said:
Right now I have a S3 (TMobile UK)
When I try to change the CSC it only gives me the option of TMU.
If I flash my phone with unbranded firmware and then try to change it, will I get all the options I.E. TMU, BTU, ...
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You only get the CSCs that are listed in the package .
jje
JJEgan said:
You only get the CSCs that are listed in the package .
jje
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Does that mean even if I flash it the list will only say TMU?
I would flash the firmware then see what you get.
No idea I don't know what's inside.Read the CSC in the roms and guide post.
jje
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Hi guys, just a generic question. What does it mean when the phone is unlocked? I got an unlocked Galaxy S III I9300 and I'm using it on US T-Mobile. Curiously, the phone came with a lot of German T-Mobile bloatware. Are all I9300 not the same? Is it possible to make it completely carrier free? Please enlighten me
It means its not locked to a network .
Branded means its branded by a carrier/network.provider .
Flashing stock rom will remove the branding .
jje
Thanks for the info. Is there a way to update to the stock rom officially through kies or something? And I'm just wondering, are there any carriers in Europe that use stock rom?
Thanks
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sam-san said:
Thanks for the info. Is there a way to update to the stock rom officially through kies or something? And I'm just wondering, are there any carriers in Europe that use stock rom?
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If you do it through KIES, it will keep all the branding, because it will update the ROM for the same CSC (operator-specific firmware) you have.
You need to first install, using Odin or MobileODIN, an unbranded firmware. All countries have branded and unbranded firmwares.
For instance, an UK unbranded ROM can be downloaded like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28367295#post28367295
There are unbranded ROMs for all European countries. Use CheckFus to figure out what their CSC code is.
Thanks. So after i flash an unbranded firmware i can get the unbranded rom updates? And it won't wipe my phone right. Does samsung sell the I9300 with unbranded firmware and rom anywhere in Europe? Personally got mine on Amazon.
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sam-san said:
Thanks. So after i flash an unbranded firmware i can get the unbranded rom updates? And it won't wipe my phone right. Does samsung sell the I9300 with unbranded firmware and rom anywhere in Europe? Personally got mine on Amazon.
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Providers sales outlets networks may sell unbranded and or unlocked throughout the world .
CPW car-phone warehouse UK is unbranded and unlocked .
jje
Check Fus shows my csc is I9300DTMLH2
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sam-san said:
Thanks. So after i flash an unbranded firmware i can get the unbranded rom updates? And it won't wipe my phone right. Does samsung sell the I9300 with unbranded firmware and rom anywhere in Europe? Personally got mine on Amazon.
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- It won't wipe your phone, UNLESS you tell it to.
- There aren't that many OTA updates anyway, so don't worry about it. Besides, when an update is released, you can install it on your phone using the Odin or MobileOdin methods long before it is available on the OTA. None of these require you to wipe your phone.
to use Odin you don't need root, but you do if you want to use mobileOdin.
I've flashed over 20 stock unbranded ROMs on my S III and I never did a data wipe on it, and yet it works flawlessly.
Using the top-right panel of CheckFus, you can download ANY CSC you want as long as it is for the GT-I9300. You don't have to keep it locked to a specific CSC. For Germany I believe the unbranded CSC is coded DBT (or something like that).
Hey, thanks for the info. The website for Checkfus Downloader isn't working. Do you have a link to it or can you post it here? From what I've read, CHANGING the CSC will wipe the phone right. Is there any reason for me to change the CSC to UK or something? I don't really care if the default language is German as long as I can change it to English. I just want to get rid of the bloatware and get an unbranded firmware/rom.
EDIT: Found the firmware on SamMobile. Thanks for the DBT tip.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=6505
I just want to confirm flashing that won't wipe my phone? Because the CSC is different isn't it?
EDIT 2: Read your post again. So flashing the firmware won't actually change the CSC right. I just won't be able to keep the unbranded rom if I update via KIES?
Simonetti2011 said:
- It won't wipe your phone, UNLESS you tell it to.
- There aren't that many OTA updates anyway, so don't worry about it. Besides, when an update is released, you can install it on your phone using the Odin or MobileOdin methods long before it is available on the OTA. None of these require you to wipe your phone.
to use Odin you don't need root, but you do if you want to use mobileOdin.
I've flashed over 20 stock unbranded ROMs on my S III and I never did a data wipe on it, and yet it works flawlessly.
Using the top-right panel of CheckFus, you can download ANY CSC you want as long as it is for the GT-I9300. You don't have to keep it locked to a specific CSC. For Germany I believe the unbranded CSC is coded DBT (or something like that).
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-Ok, so. Basically I can flash any unbranded firmware I want (UK, German, etc...) regardless of the CSC.
-I just have to use Odin everytime I want to update.
-Also, will I lose the unlock?
-Will there be issues with the modem/baseband/CSC incompatibility or something.
P.S. I keep asking if Odin will wipe my phone because I used to own a Galaxy S 1, and Odin was basically the last resort to flash your phone back to stock, and it was always a wipe.
Thank you.
I have a galaxy s 3 which was given to me as a gift. It was on orange, but was unlocked for me so that I can use it on o2.
I have no idea how it was unlocked, but im unsure about upgrading the software through kies.
Can I still upgrade my software through kies to the latest jellybean? Because ive been waiting for the upgrade on my phone and it still hasnt come up. infact i dont have the option to check for updates either
what shall i do? I dont know if ill lose my data or block my phone by upgrading to jellybean via kies
help please
Your phone maybe unlocked but have the same carrier firmware. You need to flash via Odin a unbranded firmware, as if you do update by kies it may lock your phone again.
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thanks, how do I do that? i dont know much about phones/software/etc
Hello,
A family member went to Dubai and bought back a Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300). They've said it is an International model (Korean). I'm from New Zealand.
What I would like to do is install the official NZ android firmware on the device. Is this possible? Does it require me to root the device? Do I need to first change the CSC?
If I need to change the CSC, could someone please point me in the right direction?
Thank you
You don't need to root or change csc.
Go to www.sammobile.com and download official Vodafone NZ firmware.
Flash this via Odin.
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Thank you, one last question. After installing the NZ version, will Kies recognise the phone and update future NZ updates?
Steala said:
Thank you, one last question. After installing the NZ version, will Kies recognise the phone and update future NZ updates?
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It sure will
Feel free to PM if you need a hand or advice flashing firmware.
Awesome, thanks so much! Will PM if I need your help.
Are you sure its not a M440S? The international korean is identical to the i9300 in terms of hardware but has a different bootloader and requires a slightly different kernel.
Hi xSpeced,
How would I find out if it is a M440S?
I downloaded the VNZ (I9300XXEMA1) version from: http://samsung-updates.com/region/?region=VNZ - however Samsung Kies tells me:
"Your device's current firmware is not supported to update firmware via Kies."
"Current firmware version: PDA:MA1 / PHONE:LLA / CSC: LL1 (XSG)"
The XSG is United Arab Emirates region. Shouldn't this be changed to VNZ?
Steala said:
Hi xSpeced,
How would I find out if it is a M440S?
I downloaded the VNZ (I9300XXEMA1) version from: http://samsung-updates.com/region/?region=VNZ - however Samsung Kies tells me:
"Your device's current firmware is not supported to update firmware via Kies."
"Current firmware version: PDA:MA1 / PHONE:LLA / CSC: LL1 (XSG)"
The XSG is United Arab Emirates region. Shouldn't this be changed to VNZ?
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boot into recovery mate and it'll flash the VNZ CSC.
To check model number go to settings/about device and check the model number: International S3 is GT-i9300
Thanks. I have already gone into Recovery, done the Cache wipe and Reset. I then went into Download mode and used Odin to flash the downloaded file.
Settings says the device is GT-I9300.
Do I need to do another Cache wipe and Reset?
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EDIT: My phone says
AP: I9300XXEMA1
CP: I9300XXELLA
CSC: I9300VNZELL1
So, the CSC has changed. Just Kies says (XSG)?
Steala said:
Thanks. I have already gone into Recovery, done the Cache wipe and Reset. I then went into Download mode and used Odin to flash the downloaded file.
Settings says the device is GT-I9300.
Do I need to do another Cache wipe and Reset?
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EDIT: My phone says
AP: I9300XXEMA1
CP: I9300XXELLA
CSC: I9300VNZELL1
So, the CSC has changed. Just Kies says (XSG)?
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What you have done is fine.
Generally after flashing different firmware through Odin your CSC code doesn't change until you next boot into recovery then it automatically flashes new CSC.
If your phone says VNZELL1 then you're sweet mate. Have you checked in Kies again, maybe your CSC hadn't changed when you checked?
Either way it sounds like you've now got it sorted.
Kies is a pretty crappy piece of software I would uninstall it personally. You have all the drivers needed and Odin so Kies is pretty much irrelevant now. As soon as new firmware is available you can just flash with Odin.
I flash the latest firmware with the highest changelog regardless of country, right now I'm running Hong Kong firmware.
Enjoy your new phone!
Awesome, thank you so much for your help and information. I'm an Android freak but I get scared when it comes to flashing and rooting. Learning as I go.
Left my phone at home as had to pop out. So will pop into recovery mode and try again.
What do you use to back your phone up without Kies?
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Just a question...i also got my phone from dubai thats why...why do you want to change your country on the phone? I think dubai gets OTA's before new zealand gets them...isnt it?
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Obagleyfreer said:
What you have done is fine.
Generally after flashing different firmware through Odin your CSC code doesn't change until you next boot into recovery then it automatically flashes new CSC.
If your phone says VNZELL1 then you're sweet mate. Have you checked in Kies again, maybe your CSC hadn't changed when you checked?
Either way it sounds like you've now got it sorted.
Kies is a pretty crappy piece of software I would uninstall it personally. You have all the drivers needed and Odin so Kies is pretty much irrelevant now. As soon as new firmware is available you can just flash with Odin.
I flash the latest firmware with the highest changelog regardless of country, right now I'm running Hong Kong firmware.
Enjoy your new phone!
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I sent you a PM. My phone shows me a Software Update notification, asking me to register. But it says, processing failed. Doing a Google on this now, but if you have any ideas, that would be most appreciated.
Edit: I've fixed this myself with help of Google. Silly me forgot to sign into my Samsung Account. Now getting OTA updates. Doing a 24mb update as we speak.
rajataghi said:
Just a question...i also got my phone from dubai thats why...why do you want to change your country on the phone? I think dubai gets OTA's before new zealand gets them...isnt it?
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I just prefer a NZ version of the software, really. I'm not worry about when NZ gets the updates.
hi,
i was on PAK CSC yesterday. I downloaded the PHN (netherland) firmware for super slow motion and My emoji feature and flashed the all 4 files (Not home csc but other).
Although the firmware is now the latest but my CSC is still PAK. Why CSC did not change??
And either now i will get updates for PAK based or PHN based?
And how i can change PAK to PHN/XEF for faster updates?
i went through some combination file solution and a short code *#1234*IMEI# but both does not work.
Regards
P.S. i have note 8 N950F/Dous model. Any help in this regard will be appreciated. And myy sims were in the phone when i flashed the firmware.
h30_u10 said:
hi,
i was on PAK CSC yesterday. I downloaded the PHN (netherland) firmware for super slow motion and My emoji feature and flashed the all 4 files (Not home csc but other).
Although the firmware is now the latest but my CSC is still PAK. Why CSC did not change??
And either now i will get updates for PAK based or PHN based?
And how i can change PAK to PHN/XEF for faster updates?
i went through some combination file solution and a short code *#1234*IMEI# but both does not work.
P.S. i have note 8 N950F/Dous model. Any help in this regard will be appreciated.
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You could try changing your CSC using dialer
*#272*Phone's IMEI# and select PHN on the list
**It will erase your data, make sure you do a backup
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You could try changing your CSC using dialer
*#272*Phone's IMEI# and select PHN on the list
**It will erase your data, make sure you do a backup
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I tried but that menu does not work. I tried many times.
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h30_u10 said:
I tried but that menu does not work. I tried many times.
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have you tried removing the sim before flashing?
upbeatwrench said:
have you tried removing the sim before flashing?
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No my sims were in the tray. What do you think removing sims can help?
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No my sims were in the tray. What do you think removing sims can help?
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maybe you could try, my phone was originally PAK but I had a non-working Philippine sim card on my phone inserted while flashing a clean XEF fw, but after the phone booted up my CSC is XTC.
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maybe you could try, my phone was originally PAK but I had a non-working Philippine sim card on my phone inserted while flashing a clean XEF fw, but after the phone booted up my CSC is XTC.
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Hmm.. i will give it a try. And will report back if it works.
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i just flashed without sim inserted and no benefit. Same XSG/PAK
h30_u10 said:
i just flashed without sim inserted and no benefit. Same XSG/PAK
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Just to clarify, have you used CSC_ instead of CSC_HOME?
Also, please tell me if you have ***/***/PAK and if you're trying to change the last one, I guess it can't be changed
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Just to clarify, have you used CSC_ instead of CSC_HOME?
Also, please tell me if you have ***/***/PAK and if you're trying to change the last one, I guess it can't be changed
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Yes i used CSC_OXM not CSC_Home. And i got the work around. i rooted the phone and used CSC zip by @Tkkg1994 and used to flash the XEF firmware. now it is XEF/XEF/XSG. And yes last one is phone origin that can't be changed. First is active CSC and second is Best CSC and third is phone region.
Thank you for your help.
Further i will report either after changing with CSC zip when i flash the FW either the CSC is XEF or again it reverted back to PAK.