Hey guys,
I've been doing some reading and trying to work out the best way to dump a copy of my CSC so that if I flash in a new custom rom from another country that has JB that I can then load in my original CSC to get the settings back.
I've seen this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106502
But one of the first things it says to look for CSCFiles.txt doesn't exist on my S3.
Is there a better method for backing this up? Additionally would like to backup my modem just to be 100% sure so ran through another thread to backup the modem (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705650) but the backup image came out significantly larger than the other modem files I have downloaded and the MD5 doesn't match what is supposedly the same version modem.
And one more question, I found some time ago a really good thread explaining the firmware versions as there is B firmware and C if I recall correctly and the relation of these to the modems and why flashing the wrong one can have issues. I haven't been able to locate that thread again to bookmark it, if anyone can point me in the direction of this it'd be awesome.
Beacuse there is none..all the Firmwares are more or less same with little region specific customizations..
You can flash any firmware if you are okay with the region specific changes..
There is no need to backup your modem you can get it easily from here..just note which modem you are using currently..
CSC again does not make much of a difference other then providing you with region specific customization and updates.....you dont need to back it up ..you can change you CSC using dialer or CSC changer from the market..
zoot1 said:
Beacuse there is none..all the Firmwares are more or less same with little region specific customizations..
You can flash any firmware if you are okay with the region specific changes..
There is no need to backup your modem you can get it easily from here..just note which modem you are using currently..
CSC again does not make much of a difference other then providing you with region specific customization and updates.....you dont need to back it up ..you can change you CSC using dialer or CSC changer from the market..
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I understand I can flash any firmware, hence asking about the CSC's to be able to retain my regional customization's.
Modem was more a paranoia of making sure what I have is exactly what is available on here. E.g. pull it out MD5 and compare. I'd rather be sure and pull the modem out myself and confirm.
I had seen references to B type firmwares and about using specific modems with certain firmwares for compatibility.. Hence the question regarding this.
I've got the CSC changer but isn't that only able to change the CSC to the ones in that firmware? From looking at the firmware list in some of the reference threads that listed the CSC's they came with they didn't list my region.
Basically I want to know that when I flash in another firmware, in this case the 4.1.1 from the UK that I can load in the CSC and get the region specific customization's back and at the same time have a route back to the original modem and firmware that I have taken backups of myself.
With that all said the modem issue is sorted but still need to confirm I can migrate the CSC from my current firmware to the new.
claymen said:
I understand I can flash any firmware, hence asking about the CSC's to be able to retain my regional customization's.
With that all said the modem issue is sorted but still need to confirm I can migrate the CSC from my current firmware to the new.
Yes copy your original CSC folder and files to the new rom then flash it .
jje
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I have a few questions about this phone. All the Kernel/CSC stuff is kindof confusing for me coming from wm6.5.
1) If I want to have root access, I have to flash a insecure kernel etc. I understand that so far. To revert back to the state without root I just need to reflash the original kernel as far as I understood.
So my questions is do different regions (ATO, AUT, XEU etc.) have different kernels, or are those kernels the same everywhere?
If yes, where do I find a kernel for ATO (Austria), or is there a (easy) way to extract/backup the kernel?
2) In the wm6.5 world we had something called ROM which containt almost everything. I just read that there are also ROMs for SGS2. If flashed do ROMs update PDA, CSC and PHONE all at once? Where to find that for ATO?
Is the kernel part of a rom?
3) Does flashing a kernel change the CSC in any way?
In general I would like to stay on the stock way for updating etc. but I would also like to gain root access.
Something that's also very important for me is the possibility to get back to a stock phone(no root). (I have some dead pixel issue and I'd like to exchange my phone as soon at my carrier has newones in stock)
I am sorry if something similar has already been asked. If so, I simply didnt find it, sorry.
Hey im still quite new to evreything myself but i thought id have a go at answering your question
1. The different regions dont have different kernals but the different firmwares do, so firmwear XWKE1 has a different kernal to XWKE2 but they share the same CSC XEUKD1.
2. The kernal can be part of the ROM and these are packaged as .tar files which will contain everything that is needed to flash all elements of the phone including kernal and csc. the stock .tars will have secure kernals in them that is why people have made inscure kernals so we can use just the kernal in ODIN root then flash back to the secure kernal to keep the root and have a secure kernal.
A for finding an ATO one i couldnt spot a CSC for austria but your ROM/Kernal can be found over in Intratech's thread in the dev section here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
3. Flashing the kernal doesnt effect the csc that i can tell, but flashing a custom ROM such as villanROM did, i had to flash the csc for my country to get it to show again
tbh Intratechs thread would be a good read for you as it tells you how to root as well as having a good collection of the stock roms and csc.
hope that was some help, hope people correct me if i am wrong
Thank you for your answers.
Another question:
firmware == ROM == CSC + PHONE + PDA?
I am sure there has to be a way to extract/backup the as is state of my phone. If not, where do all the files come from?
Why arent there any ATO's anyway?
This is the state Ihave right now:
Firmware info
PDA:I9100XWKE2
PHONE: I9100XXKDJ
CSC: I9100ATOKD1
Build date: 06/05/2011
My fear is: Since there are no ATO CSC so download, will I be able to revert back to stock after I messed something up.
yeah a ROM is CSC + PHONE + PDA
I think there is a way to do this via ODIN but i havent done this myself.
i guess you just need to find the CSC for your phone and you will be good to go. Im sure there is someone on here that can help you find it
EDIT:
over at http://www.samfirmware.com/ there is a link to download:
I9100XXKE2
MULTI - CSC - ATOKD1
maybe give that a look. i think that will probably come as a stock ROM so flashing that would take you back to how your phone was if it just came out the box, ie. no root.
that being said too root you have to flash an insucre kernal which would add to the internal custom binary flash counter, more info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068522
so if you are planning on returning this phone due to its dead plixal then i would maybe hold off the rooting
Thank you.
I think this answered my questions so far.
Is there a way for me to backup my default custom rom?
I can't find it for download and I want to have a backup for warraty reasons.
Here is the info:
Country: Portugal
Operator: TMN
Product Code: GT-I9100LKATMN
HIDSWVER: I9100XWKEB/I9100TMNKE2/I9100XXKE6/I9100XWKEB
Hi ,
I am using SGS2 from Germany (unbranded)
My initial firmware for KE2 and I then flashed KF2.
My current phone config is
Code:
PDA : I9100XXKF2
PHONE : I9100XXKF2
CSC : I9100XAKF2
Ofcourse as always for me, Kies is not working for firmware upgrade (is it because i have it rooted?)
Anyway I was checking the fiwmare details on CheckFusdownloader and found out today that the firmware for Europe is
Code:
I9100XWKF3/I9100XEUKD1/I9100XXKE7/I9100XWKF3
After downloading the file, the TAR looks like this
Code:
I9100XWKF3_I9100XXKE7_I9100XEUKD1_HOME.TAR
My questions are:
1. How can I map the above with Phone / PDA / CSC etc?
2. Is this the new firmware than KF2?
3. IS it worth moving to this firmware?
4. Would I be able to root?
My battery life seems to be somewhat improved from KE2 to KF2.
Thanks
The newest kernel is KG1 Gingerbread 2.3.4.
Move to KG1. Forget KF3. everyone's on KG1. Fixes battery life and other things Google talk+video.
It goes in alphabetical order efg so G is the newest KG1.
and I am assuming they are in order
So PDA then Phone then CSC.
My CSC is UNKNOWN LOL, true fact.
Latest firmware is KG2 and thats 2.3.3.
KF2 is slighly older than KF3 .
KG12.3.4 is not a Samsung release its a leaked test firmware .
Root yes read the root post in dev section ..
My view wait for 2.3.4 to be released by Samsung for next upgrade if phone is working OK .
jje
1- As long as you are on stock firmware Kies won't make any difference, rooted or not.
2- AFAIK KF2 is the newer build than KF3 and the latest available for Europe.
3- Press *#1234# to see software info.
4- I'd say you should wait for official KG1 to be released. The current one is leaked and have bugs, so better avoid it.
Regards.
Sent from GT-I9100
I'd look up Lite'ning rom 2.2 if i were you...
Roots your phone, KG1 and all in there. Also Gingerbread 2.3.4.
Works perfect for me. Why wait for the official update. Modders will implement it very fast.
Good luck!
If you change to KG1 dont bother flashing the CSC, use the one you have at the moment.
I am not sure if there is much advantage to that KF3 based rom over KF2, so if you are happy with KF2 and dont want to jump to KG1 (which is working perfectly for me, I dont use stock browser) I wouldn't bother.
Yes you would be able to root btw, just use the KF3 kernel from chainfire.
Thanks guys for your feedback
BTW whats with CSC what will happen if I mess with it? phone will get bricked? lets s say if I flash CSC from another country will i be able to go back to Europe CSC?
Is this only for language?
CSC is only a few text files and xml files with lists of networks etc .
Not really needed for phone to work and a new one can easily be flashed .
jje
JJEgan said:
CSC is only a few text files and xml files with lists of networks etc .
Not really needed for phone to work and a new one can easily be flashed .
jje
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So that means i can flash any country's SGS2 firmware? Whats with baseband? have any info on that?
Baseband = modem/radio.
Yes flash any firmware and enter the networks APN manually as long as its on the same mhz it will work .
But if you flash Chinese firmware it will have Chinese keyboard etc .
PDA = firmware including kerel
Phone = modem/radio/baseband
CSC = country specifics with a list of local networks keyboard to use language to use etc .
Many firmwares are multi CSC say covering most of Europe .
jje
Thanks mate for the clarifications
one quick question. What happens if i try to update phone with multiple basebands?
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one quick question. What happens if i try to update phone with multiple basebands?
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You can't, the device can only have one modem at a time.
thanks infratech, I mean more of flashing one baseband and reflashing another version. sorry too bad in explaining
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thanks infratech, I mean more of flashing one baseband and reflashing another version. sorry too bad in explaining
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You will just replace the old one.
I would appreciate it if someone could shed some light on splitting a single package ROM into 3 parts and vice versa. The reason I want to do this is because I want to keep the Modem and CSC of the UK ROM but want the software of a 2.3.6 ROM which does not have the XEU CSC. I have done 2 days of searching and researching without any luck.
I have also looked for the alternative of the latest 2.3.6 Gingerbread Firmware in 3 parts to flash in Odin with no luck whatsoever. Therefore, being able to split a file will help me hours of wasted searching with no results. This information does not seem to be available anywhere and I am pretty sure it would help others. I have also tried ROM Packager but I do not think that it is compatible with the s5830 or the Firmwares available at SamMobile. Thanks in advanced.
Flash the XEU csc after flashing your desired firmware?
In order to do this I still need to split my existing ROM to get the CSC and modem files out right?
Can anyone tell me where I can find a list of different CSC or Modem to download. I did see a CSC thread somewhere here on this forum but can't seem to find it through the search. Please if anyone knows, can you please post me the link to that thread. Thanks
I'm entirely new to this so try to bear with me
I recently bought a Galaxy SII from a one day deals store and it arrived running Gingerbread 2.3.5. I want to update to the latest version available for the SII however the OTA update won't connect to the server and Kies (after at least two hours trying to get it to recognise my device) has told me that my current firmware can't be updated. Unless someone knows an obvious fix for Kies I guess I'm stuck with having to flash the new firmware using Odin. I'm using a guide on CNET (unfortunately I can't post links yet) that goes through installing ICS but replacing ICS with Jelly Bean.
The biggest problem is which firmware to get. My CSC code is OXA (Open Europe). Do I have to find firmware that matches that or can I just chose any one that I please then follow the guide that I'm using? I've been looking on SamMobile and there is a lot of different regions to chose from but none of them have the OXA CSC code and I don't know what to do. Also, is there anything I should look out for? I don't want to brick my phone.
Thanks in advance for your help. I'm sure it gets tiresome helping people like me.
Aleatoire said:
I'm entirely new to this so try to bear with me
I recently bought a Galaxy SII from a one day deals store and it arrived running Gingerbread 2.3.5. I want to update to the latest version available for the SII however the OTA update won't connect to the server and Kies (after at least two hours trying to get it to recognise my device) has told me that my current firmware can't be updated. Unless someone knows an obvious fix for Kies I guess I'm stuck with having to flash the new firmware using Odin. I'm using a guide on CNET (unfortunately I can't post links yet) that goes through installing ICS but replacing ICS with Jelly Bean.
The biggest problem is which firmware to get. My CSC code is OXA (Open Europe). Do I have to find firmware that matches that or can I just chose any one that I please then follow the guide that I'm using? I've been looking on SamMobile and there is a lot of different regions to chose from but none of them have the OXA CSC code and I don't know what to do. Also, is there anything I should look out for? I don't want to brick my phone.
Thanks in advance for your help. I'm sure it gets tiresome helping people like me.
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9100&pcode=OXA#firmware
There you go OXA It seems open Europe ended at 2.3.5 .. No wonder you can't update.. Anyway Poland's firmware should work just fine. Or just search the firmware of your own region. Do remember to do a factory reset after flashing JellyBean!
Alternately I recommend this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487 Its the latest firmware Samsung has to offer.
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There you go OXA It seems open Europe ended at 2.3.5 .. No wonder you can't update.. Anyway Poland's firmware should work just fine. Or just search the firmware of your own region. Do remember to do a factory reset after flashing JellyBean!
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Thanks for the speedy reply. I think I understand now. The CSC is really only relevant to your current version. If I flash Jelly Bean from another region the CSC will just change to that region and still work as normal? Does it have any effect whatsoever on the function of the phone?
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Thanks for the speedy reply. I think I understand now. The CSC is really only relevant to your current version. If I flash Jelly Bean from another region the CSC will just change to that region and still work as normal? Does it have any effect whatsoever on the function of the phone?
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Yes CSC is bundled with the firmware. Dunno why but every time I flash a firmware it does not come with CSC and I must flash it manually.. Now that's a whole other story. If you plan on flashing a firmware not related to you region e.g you flash a European firmware while you stay in Asia then the CSC is quite pointless as kies won't let you update through it anyway. That said you must have the correct CSC/Firmware/Modem and region to recieve official updates through Kies. If not updating via Odin is good as well .
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Yes CSC is bundled with the firmware. Dunno why but every time I flash a firmware it does not come with CSC and I must flash it manually.. Now that's a whole other story. If you plan on flashing a firmware not related to you region e.g you flash a European firmware while you stay in Asia then the CSC is quite pointless as kies won't let you update through it anyway. That said you must have the correct CSC/Firmware/Modem and region to recieve official updates through Kies. If not updating via Odin is good as well .
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Well I live in New Zealand and the phone that I have has the European CSC code. The site that I got it from is called 1-day who claim to find the best prices from around the world in order to give ridiculously low prices. I assume that means that my phone came all the way over from Europe. Based on what you say then, I assume then that the CSC wouldn't matter in my case anyway as even stock, my CSC is in the wrong region?
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Well I live in New Zealand and the phone that I have has the European CSC code. The site that I got it from is called 1-day who claim to find the best prices from around the world in order to give ridiculously low prices. I assume that means that my phone came all the way over from Europe. Based on what you say then, I assume then that the CSC wouldn't matter in my case anyway as even stock, my CSC is in the wrong region?
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Its OK at most bring it down to Samsung service centre and ask them to update your phone to the latest they have. They should be more then happy to help.
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Its OK at most bring it down to Samsung service centre and ask them to update your phone to the latest they have. They should be more then happy to help.
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Awesome, thanks for your help. I'm fine with just flashing it with Odin. I was planning to root it anyway. I'm just trying to find out as much as I can before I try.
I'm not a newbie to flashing ROMs but I am for flashing ROMs to my T820. I was following some instructions and something went horribly wrong. The ONLY thing I'm able to get into is the downloader (pwr+vol-dwn+home). I've gone through some threads about needing to re-flash stock image using Odin. So my question is, is re-falshing stock ROM the answer to this issue? And if so, where can I find a stock ROM for T820. I've looked through all kinds of threads and other sites looking for it and can't find it. I've tried using SamFirm but being as I can't get into my tablet I don't know the CSC/Region to use; and sidebar, it always says unauthorized anyway regardless of what region I put in the form. Does anyone have any advice to get me up and running? I started down this process because I had finally had it with the poor performance after a 2019 update and thought I'd try to give another ROM a try. Now I'd be happy to get back to my poor performing tablet.
gregchak said:
I'm not a newbie to flashing ROMs but I am for flashing ROMs to my T820. I was following some instructions and something went horribly wrong. The ONLY thing I'm able to get into is the downloader (pwr+vol-dwn+home). I've gone through some threads about needing to re-flash stock image using Odin. So my question is, is re-falshing stock ROM the answer to this issue? And if so, where can I find a stock ROM for T820. I've looked through all kinds of threads and other sites looking for it and can't find it. I've tried using SamFirm but being as I can't get into my tablet I don't know the CSC/Region to use; and sidebar, it always says unauthorized anyway regardless of what region I put in the form. Does anyone have any advice to get me up and running? I started down this process because I had finally had it with the poor performance after a 2019 update and thought I'd try to give another ROM a try. Now I'd be happy to get back to my poor performing tablet.
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Sorry to hear that.
A stock reflashing should help, but of course I can't guarantee that.
The original Samfirm isn't working any more.
You have to take samfirm_reborn0.3.6.2.
As you don't write where you're from I can't recommend a region.
Do you know this site: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-tab-s3/firmware/#SM-T820 as well?
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As you don't write where you're from I can't recommend a region.
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I'm in USA. I didn't see anything on the SamsungMoblie.com site for USA. Any ideas what the region would be?
Appreciate the advice. I downloaded the version of SamFirm you linked and it does seem to work as expected using a known region value.
gregchak said:
I'm in USA. I didn't see anything on the SamsungMoblie.com site for USA. Any ideas what the region would be?
Appreciate the advice. I downloaded the version of SamFirm you linked and it does seem to work as expected using a known region value.
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What about Canada?
US should be more like them imo
Or cellular south I read somewhere might work as well.
bmwdroid said:
What about Canada?
US should be more like them imo
Or cellular south I read somewhere might work as well.
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Here's question, does it matter what CSC I use? I get it probably has implications for the cell version (T825 I think?), but for the wifi version is it needed? Could I use any English firmware? The only CSC codes I could find related to USA were ones bound to a carrier. I also found a few "unknown" CSC codes. Any idea what those are for?
@gregchak by searching the net for you I've found these two:
List of Samsung Galaxy CSC Country Specific Product code and region they belong to
List of CSC Country Specific code for Samsung Galaxy & various countries, regions, network carriers, model numbers, variants phone belong to.
www.androidsage.com
Samsung CSC Codes List For All Countries | iHax
Here is the complete Samsung CSC Codes list of all the regions and carriers. The Samsung Country Sepcific Codes list should help you identify the right firmware for your device.
ihax.io
In the past I thought like you that it doesn't matter, but I've realized after searching there are differences in Wifi frequencies/channels in the world.
idk how much the CSC interacts with Wifi.
So it might be ok, but idk exactly.
Btw doesn't it say anything on the T820 packing.
Unfortunately the packaging has long since been thrown out. I bought this tablet about 3-4 years ago. I tried a few different CSC codes that might work. XAR is apparently what worked for me. I was able to get that image installed via Odin and I'm back up and running. I really appreciate your help!
I followed the documentation I could find for getting the CSC from the settings app on my tablet but it says to look for it under Settings -> About Tablet -> Software Information -> Service Provider Software Version section. I don't have such a section. Also, being a tablet, I can't use the phone dialer method either. Do you know what the method is to get the CSC from settings? Or is there another way?
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...... Do you know what the method is to get the CSC from settings? Or is there another way?
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You could try PhoneINFOsam or HW info, but they need root what you probably don't have any longer, or do you?
Imo as you flashed XAR that should be its CSC (now)
@gregchak and I just found/remembered that:
Download mode shows your original Country code, no matter what CSC you flash
btw. it may be helpful for others if you edit your thread title and add "solved"
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@gregchak and I just found/remembered that:
Download mode shows your original Country code, no matter what CSC you flash
btw. it may be helpful for others if you edit your thread title and add "solved"
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Good point about the title. I edited as you mentioned.
I tried booting into download mode but I don't see any CSC codes noted there. It looks like what I posted pics attached to my original post. The documentation I had read previously said that it is noted in download mode under the carrier section. But since my tablet is WiFi only I don't have a carrier section displayed in download mode.
@gregchak I suspected that, but it might have worked.
Another chance is the serial number perhaps.
But as there will be no more OTA updates published by Samsung it's not really necessary to know the former CSC.
Btw the app PhoneInfoSAM is telling me the original CSC on my WIFI P900.