Hi all
How should I flash the OTA flash files downloaded from Samfirmware?? Should I use ADB?? If yes, can anyone tell me the commands??
I normally flash phones with SPT/RIFF box, so I am a bit rusty in ADB
Kind regards
I'd say use Odin. But just to be sure, Check the stickies in the general forum. Use the search if not sure.
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Hi!
Just use odin to flash the firmware.. i'm pretty sure most of the fw would just be on PDA in odin.
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Ratata82 said:
Hi all
How should I flash the OTA flash files downloaded from Samfirmware?? Should I use ADB?? If yes, can anyone tell me the commands??
I normally flash phones with SPT/RIFF box, so I am a bit rusty in ADB
Kind regards
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If you are talking about OTA and not the full firmware..it has to be flashed in stock recovery...first make sure you have the correct firmware version on your phone..the firmware version required will be given alongside the OTA on samfirmware..now move the OTA to your sdcard..reboot into stock recovery..use vol up+power+home buttons..then choose install update from there..
I need to do this. I'll do a Titanium Backup before, but should I expect all my content, apps, preferences and all that to be intact after the procedure (presuming everything goes the way it should)?
Edit: Also, why can't I see an option for United States in the drop-down menu when narrowing down my device? Should I use some other country?
Diashi said:
I need to do this. I'll do a Titanium Backup before, but should I expect all my content, apps, preferences and all that to be intact after the procedure (presuming everything goes the way it should)?
Edit: Also, why can't I see an option for United States in the drop-down menu when narrowing down my device? Should I use some other country?
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Just did this last night over Kies. No problems at all. On 4.1 from 4.0 and all is well.
zoot1 said:
If you are talking about OTA and not the full firmware..it has to be flashed in stock recovery...first make sure you have the correct firmware version on your phone..the firmware version required will be given alongside the OTA on samfirmware..now move the OTA to your sdcard..reboot into stock recovery..use vol up+power+home buttons..then choose install update from there..
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And do you know what this ota files are used for? I've an S5830 from Vodafone(Spain) and I want to get it back to the original firm (you know, operator apps and some more innecesary ****), but I'm unable to find one on the internet.
Looking at www.samfirmware.com, the only thing I've seen about my device and Vodafone is the OTA file i'm talking about, but I'm not pretty sure if flashing it will let my phone in factory defaults.
I need to flash a Vodafone rom because I wanna send it to the technical support.
raymanlololo said:
And do you know what this ota files are used for? I've an S5830 from Vodafone(Spain) and I want to get it back to the original firm (you know, operator apps and some more innecesary ****), but I'm unable to find one on the internet.
Looking at www.samfirmware.com, the only thing I've seen about my device and Vodafone is the OTA file i'm talking about, but I'm not pretty sure if flashing it will let my phone in factory defaults.
I need to flash a Vodafone rom because I wanna send it to the technical support.
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Find a Vodafone Spain Rom, it should be over 200mb, then download Odin for your galaxy ace, it should be in the ace forum. Then flash it. Check the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
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kofiaa said:
Find a Vodafone Spain Rom, it should be over 200mb, then download Odin for your galaxy ace, it should be in the ace forum. Then flash it. Check the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
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Dude, that's the problem: I can't find a Vodafone Spain Rom. I've seen it from several countries, but not from spain.
Also in SF are others operators roms for s5830, but not from vodafone.
raymanlololo said:
Dude, that's the problem: I can't find a Vodafone Spain Rom. I've seen it from several countries, but not from spain.
Also in SF are others operators roms for s5830, but not from vodafone.
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Oh ok, when I get on my pc I'll see if I can help, you are ok with froyo or gb right?
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kofiaa said:
Oh ok, when I get on my pc I'll see if I can help, you are ok with froyo or gb right?
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Don't mind the version, but I need that it be from vodafone. I'll update it later with kies if neccesary
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Hi,yesterday I've bought 2nd-hand SGS2.Today I try to install Lite'ning ROM without ROOTING first.But,FAILED.Can anybody show me how/where to flash STOCK GT-I9100 ROM.Now, my device can't BOOTING.
Hi! In which country do you live or have you bought it? You can go to samfirmware.com and register! Its free. They offer a lot of firmware s2, s,... If you have any questions just pm me!
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Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
GalaxyHacker said:
Hi! In which country do you live or have you bought it? You can go to samfirmware.com and register! Its free. They offer a lot of firmware s2, s,... If you have any questions just pm me!
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GH,thank you.I'm from Malaysian.I have go to samfirmware.com and registered.but,the problem is I can't verify my device firmware because my devise can't boot-up.
You want gingerbread right? For european?
No wait asian?
Give me a minute
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Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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I can't verify my firmware version...
Ok i need to know 2 things:
Have you bought it in asia or in europe?
And: do you want 2.3.3 or 2.3.4?
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You want gingerbread right? For european?
No wait asian?
Give me a minute
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No wait asian?if I used european firmware,is it no problem to detect asian baseband?
Well try european first. Do you know how to direct message in xda?
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Ok i need to know 2 things:
Have you bought it in asia or in europe?
And: do you want 2.3.3 or 2.3.4?
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I have bought in asian.I can remember my Android version was 2.3.4.but,I can't remember the firmware version.
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Well try european first. Do you know how to direct message in xda?
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please teach me.
Lets fix your phone as fast as we can, shall we?
First download the OZHKH1 2.3.4 from samfirmware. Tell me when done, ok?
Dm: go to USER CP on the top bar of that page. Then click send new private message. Type in GalaxyHacker to the recipients field.
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Finished?
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not finish yet.regular downloading need 1 1/2hours.after that,I have to flash with single file only,right?
I made a mistake sry please download the european xxkh1 2.3.4 really sry
And we'll flash with 4 files to ensure the modem etc are all the same to not screw up your phone.
Do you need it now or could you wait say 8 hours?
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I made a mistake sry please download the european xxkh1 2.3.4 really sry
And we'll flash with 4 files to ensure the modem etc are all the same to not screw up your phone.
Do you need it now or could you wait say 8 hours?
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Yes,I need it now.
So how long will it take till its loaded pretty late over here
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So how long will it take till its loaded pretty late over here
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very slow bandwidth at my area.I will wait untill finish to booting up my lovely phone.
Ok im tired now. When download finished extract the zip with password samfirmware.com.
Open odin and in pit select the pit in the downloaded folder,
Click pda and select the code_i9100... file
Click phone and select the modem_... File
Click csc and select the gt_i9100-csc-multi... File.
Put the s2 into download mode (google) (be sure you installed samsung usb software and updated it via windows update)
When connected a yellow box will appear and the pc will recognize it.
Ensure you have enough battery and click start.
Dont disconnect the phone this could really brick it.
When done it will reboot and work. If it worked, don't forget to say thank you!
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Ok im tired now. When download finished extract the zip with password samfirmware.com.
Open odin and in pit select the pit in the downloaded folder,
Click pda and select the code_i9100... file
Click phone and select the modem_... File
Click csc and select the gt_i9100-csc-multi... File.
Put the s2 into download mode (google) (be sure you installed samsung usb software and updated it via windows update)
When connected a yellow box will appear and the pc will recognize it.
Ensure you have enough battery and click start.
Dont disconnect the phone this could really brick it.
When done it will reboot and work. If it worked, don't forget to say thank you!
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OK.I will try..
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9305&pcode=0&os=1&type=1
Seems to be a few new firmwares up, Singapore and Sweeden dont appear to be carrier dependant.
Id love to get rid of the telstra firmware so that updates are direct from samsung instead of telstra.
I know a search could find it but seeing ive made the thread ill ask, is there a good set of instructions for first time locked device users (nexus was easy to flash) on how to flash another countrys firmware on a locked down galaxy or do you just use odin for stock firmwares?
I have this on my telstra phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935570
Latest release with no carrier software at all.
Doubt you can use samwungs servers to update though. I have a feeli g it doesnt work once you have a non original rom install. Could be wrong.
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its not completly stock firmware so i doubt the sammy servers will update it, that being said a untouched version of hte international firmware like sweeden may not suffer the same fate.
I updated my Singapore (Singtel) set to the non-carrier latest Singapore firmware:
I9305XXALI9_I9305OLBALI8_MM1.zip
Works great for me without the bloat
MasK said:
I updated my Singapore (Singtel) set to the non-carrier latest Singapore firmware:
I9305XXALI9_I9305OLBALI8_MM1.zip
Works great for me without the bloat
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I thought I9305XXALI9_I9305OLBALI8_MM1.zip is M1 bundle firmware?
Yup.. that's what I thought. But Samfirmware did not list it as M1 and I don't see any M1 apps either..
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Yup.. that's what I thought. But Samfirmware did not list it as M1 and I don't see any M1 apps either..
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How did you flash it? mind to share please?
MY slim rom is base on XXALI9 SG ..dont seee any problem with it..i think is fine to flash i9305 firmware to i9305
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How did you flash it? mind to share please?
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I flashed it using Odin 3.04.
After which bro prodigiez came out with his slim version and I went for that :good:
I confirmed I9305XXALI9_I9305OLBALI8_MM1.zip is M1 branded firmware...
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I confirmed I9305XXALI9_I9305OLBALI8_MM1.zip is M1 branded firmware...
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No it is not my friend... is unbranded.. Sammobile only have the Singte(SIN) or unbranded(MM1)..
Mayb urs is a M1 unit so therefore when u flash MM1.zip,it doesnt wipe ur datas therefore ur M1 apps are still in there?
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joshua said:
No it is not my friend... is unbranded.. Sammobile only have the Singte(SIN) or unbranded(MM1)..
Mayb urs is a M1 unit so therefore when u flash MM1.zip,it doesnt wipe ur datas therefore ur M1 apps are still in there?
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I just flashed It, after flashing it doesn't automatically do a factory reset so I did that manually, I've noted that the optus branding is removed from boot animation, and the homescreen quick bar icons are now customizable.
no FM radio module though...
joshua said:
No it is not my friend... is unbranded.. Sammobile only have the Singte(SIN) or unbranded(MM1)..
Mayb urs is a M1 unit so therefore when u flash MM1.zip,it doesnt wipe ur datas therefore ur M1 apps are still in there?
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I wipe data and factory reset...then flash MM1.Zip... after the initial setup (welcome screen, sign in google account and etc) , M1 apps in the main screen still...
Beside that, when i tap on Software update.. i got a popup says :
"Your deice has been modified. Software updates are not available"
you guys have this problem?
Dovern said:
I wipe data and factory reset...then flash MM1.Zip... after the initial setup (welcome screen, sign in google account and etc) , M1 apps in the main screen still...
Beside that, when i tap on Software update.. i got a popup says :
"Your deice has been modified. Software updates are not available"
you guys have this problem?
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U have rooted ur device prior to the upgrade therefore u wont b able to do a software update via phone ie OTA n kies... not much of an issue actually since xda n sammobile will update the latest stock rom..juz download n flash.. mine is rooted also..
To get rid of ur M1 apps, try this
*#272*imei# then choose XSP... i will reset ur device to unbranded but i forgot whether datas will b wipe anot...
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joshua said:
U have rooted ur device prior to the upgrade therefore u wont b able to do a software update via phone ie OTA n kies... not much of an issue actually since xda n sammobile will update the latest stock rom..juz download n flash.. mine is rooted also..
To get rid of ur M1 apps, try this
*#272*imei# then choose XSP... i will reset ur device to unbranded but i forgot whether datas will b wipe anot...
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well... either I didn't notice it or after reboots and or rooting I saw some M1 apps showing up, have done this reset to XSP CSC thing now to see how that goes, it did wipe data btw.
EDIT: ok it seems that the M1 apps re appeared after the post-wipe reboot, i'm reflashing and seeing if they had appeared before I rooted.
joshua said:
U have rooted ur device prior to the upgrade therefore u wont b able to do a software update via phone ie OTA n kies... not much of an issue actually since xda n sammobile will update the latest stock rom..juz download n flash.. mine is rooted also..
To get rid of ur M1 apps, try this
*#272*imei# then choose XSP... i will reset ur device to unbranded but i forgot whether datas will b wipe anot...
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Thank you so much for the informatiion
what firmware version are you using btw?
I9305XXALI9
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I9305XXALI9
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Singapore MM1.zip version?
Dovern said:
Singapore MM1.zip version?
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Yes Sir...
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Can you use DC HSPA+ in Singapore?
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Guys just a simple question..can I flash firmware from other region?example I want flash firmware from thailand?
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danierakes said:
Guys just a simple question..can I flash firmware from other region?example I want flash firmware from thailand?
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yes you can. but sometimes you may face modem problems like "you can't call or text people!" like in XXEMG4. i suggest you to backup efs and then flash any f/w you'd like to.
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Just make sure that the firmware you are flashing is for the I9300 branch. Flashing other firmwares not suitable for the I9300 will well... brick the device.
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Just make sure that the firmware you are flashing is for the I9300 branch. Flashing other firmwares not suitable for the I9300 will well... brick the device.
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My friend who brought be to this back-staging stuff told me this "Always take an nandroid backup first and do whatever you want".
But I may ask you why you wanted to install a firmware of other region? what is the benefits?:good:
verifyfx said:
My friend who brought be to this back-staging stuff told me this "Always take an nandroid backup first and do whatever you want".
But I may ask you why you wanted to install a firmware of other region? what is the benefits?:good:
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Benefits none except user may have bought phone in India and now want to use in UK and flashed UK firmware that includes modems and csc for the UK .
Its all posted in the basic faqs and guides .
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Benefits none except user may have bought phone in India and now want to use in UK and flashed UK firmware that includes modems and csc for the UK .
Its all posted in the basic faqs and guides .
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well, I used to live in India before and I recently moved back to Thailand. I honestly didn't find difference from it though
verifyfx said:
well, I used to live in India before and I recently moved back to Thailand. I honestly didn't find difference from it though
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What has that got to do with the answer ??
Question was asked and reason given as to why .
I'm so confused!!
I have Sony Xperia L C2015 - Android 4.2.2 - 15.3.A.1.17
I have done Root access successfully, and my Bootloader still locked, I used this method to root my phone " http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/root-firmware-15-3-1-12-t2591290".
Now I need to make Factory Reset to clean everything then Reroot then Install my apps in a clean condition .
Now the question is:
How to make factory reset and return back to the original condition of the phone?????
Knowing that I'm not an expert, so please anyone give an easy tutorial
I appreciate any help ... Thanks
Hello there.
The best way I would recommend is to flash stock firmware.
To flash stock firmware. You will need the following.
A. Flast tool.
B. The firmware you want. (preferably 1.14 firmware)
C. Usb cable.
D. PC.
Follow the steps below.
Download the Flash tool.(links provided).
Download the Firmware, Stock FTF links provided.
Install the Flash tool and the drivers for your device.
Install fastbook and flashboot drivers too.
Click the thunder symbol.
Choose Flash mode.
Browse to choose the firmware you downloaded.
Power off your phone and connect your phone to the computer via USB while holding the power down button.
The phone will be flashed.
Once it is done, You will have your phone in factory settings.
Feel free to customize it.
Hit the thanks button if i helped.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642
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Thanks mate
Now there is two other things:
1- I had already downloaded the 15.3.A.1.17 firmware ftf, I afraid to be not the original one, and someone had edited it, how could I now that this firmware is the original one from Sony??
2- If it is the original firmware, then, once I flashed it with the flashtool, my phone will return to be unrooted and I'll receive the OTA updates normally as any unrooted phone?
Thanks for your effort bro.
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You will get OTA updates. Even with the 1.14 version. That version is not modified or anything. All FTFs are original ones. And All receive OTA updates as it will if it was never rooted. Unless you have an unlocked bootloader. Incase you have an unlocked bootloader, you have to lock your bootloader to get OTA updates.
Hit the thanks button if i have helped you.
Ok, thanks bro. for your help
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EGY falcon said:
Ok, thanks bro. for your help
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Feel free to ask me for any help you need. Even if you plan on upgrading your phone to KitKat viz the so many ROMs we have for our phone!
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I had read many people threads that they flashed firmwares but they had an issue, that the region is not true, like Hong kong or UK.
How could I know that this region is mine, and how can I check the region area on my phone ?
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Is that possible to return to the stock state by using Sony PC Companion directly without any flashing or anything that the luck is playing a big role ??
There wont be any problem. I personally have never had any problems. Even though i have done this for years!
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There wont be any problem. I personally have never had any problems. Even though i have done this for years!
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Ok, but is there is a method to know the region of the firmware?
and, What about the 2nd question ?
Thanks
EGY falcon said:
Ok, but is there is a method to know the region of the firmware?
and, What about the 2nd question ?
Thanks
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Where do you live? Check the firmware list to see if there is any firmware for your region. If not, download the world firmware
I live in India. So i download the Indian firmware. Well, I use the world firmware though
Has anyone found any working links to download the XAR version for US firmware for SM-T820? I can not find them anywhere. Would like to attempt root but definitely want the firmware to fall back on. If anyone has a link to the firmware it would be much appreciated
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Has anyone found any working links to download the XAR version for US firmware for SM-T820? I can not find them anywhere. Would like to attempt root but definitely want the firmware to fall back on. If anyone has a link to the firmware it would be much appreciated
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I used the BTU(UK) firmware, no issues, just changed the keyboard from UK to US.
boyofdestiny said:
I used the BTU(UK) firmware, no issues, just changed the keyboard from UK to US.
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I'm also running BTU/UK firmware in lieu of my native XAR. Aside from my tablet devoloping a somewhat charming Brittish accent, I have had/noticed any issues.
Thanks, I will DL that one just in case.
Guys, I have a US device (t820) and just tried to install a European firmware. Whatever I do it won't allow me. I get an error unsupported dev_type (installing all the components of the firmware, BL, CSC, AP). Actually, downloaded the US firmware from the xda forum and that cannot be installed as well. hmmm
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I used the BTU(UK) firmware, no issues, just changed the keyboard from UK to US.
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Did you just install the UK version through odin without bootloader and can? I am getting error all the time. Not sure if I need to do something in addition (oem unlocked).
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I also installed the boatloader and the csc at the same time
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I also installed the boatloader and the csc at the same time
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I was doing that as well. Still getting an error. Did you install via odin? Are you rooted? Somebody told me to install via flashfire.
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Kyrillos said:
I was doing that as well. Still getting an error. Did you install via odin? Are you rooted? Somebody told me to install via flashfire.
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You may want to try this Odin version: Odin3_v3.12_PrinceComsy.zip
Kyrillos said:
I was doing that as well. Still getting an error. Did you install via odin? Are you rooted? Somebody told me to install via flashfire.
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Like the previous post suggested, you may want to check which version of ODIN you are using - also have you turned on OEM Unlock in Developer Settings?
muniz_ri said:
You may want to try this Odin version: Odin3_v3.12_PrinceComsy.zip
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Thank you. I will give it a try today. OEM Unlock is enabled. One more question, which of the two CSC files should I use, there is which has HOME as part of the file name. Thanks in advance.
I'm wondering if someone here can assist me. I picked up the 128GB version of the Tab S3 at my local Best Buy. I flashed TWRP and Magisk and didn't have any. Then I decided to try out the Flash v1.1 Kernel. Well after I flashed that kernel the Google app kept crashing on me so I decided to start from scratch. The only problem was I couldn't find the XAR firmware for my 128GB S3. I tried the UK firmware listed above and that almost works except that it limits my storage to 32GB instead of 128GB. Has anyone out there found any XAR firmware that can be downloaded? Any idea how to fix the storage issue?
Edit: After poking around I found the correct firmware at the link below.
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=857A7A7D73D111E7963AFA163EE8F90B