Region Lock Fix Question - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

so the more i people i see having issues with the region lock. i started looking around more and more and i ran into something about changing your CSC code and wondered would it be possible on the GT-I9300 to change the CSC code to the USA to possible bypass the region lock. or even flash firmware from one of the US Galaxy S3's so we no longer have paper weights
because i spent 400 on a phone that i can no longer use because of this region lock.
might not be possible but i thought i would throw it out there.

It's not the csc
it's in the efs < I tried everything with the scs , flash region scs , and rom , setup cyanogen rom ( which deletes it ) none works

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Not a correct CSC code -

Hi,
I live in belgium but i have bought a galaxy S2 from a store with a CSC code that is not for my country ,
Its the code LUX, and i am in belgium, the codes for belgium are : BAE,BSE,PRO,XEB
is this normal and what kind of problems can occur?
Thanx
You can check/change the CSC with: *#272*{IMEI}#
where the {IMEI} value represents the 15 digits of your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity).
Personally, I use KOR and my phone works perfect.
change csc dont work
Hey,
I used the code yesterday, and says only LUX.
Flash a CSC if you have to from.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
I just wanna now what problems i can have with this wrong csc code,
Yes i know i can flash it. But if i buy somthing from a store in my country.
It needs to be with the correct code otherwise the store needs to give me a correct phone.
So the first problem i think i have i need to wait to luxembourg for the update, not the belgium update?
Any other problems that can occur?
stineco said:
I just wanna now what problems i can have with this wrong csc code,
From few to none .
But if i buy somthing from a store in my country.
It needs to be with the correct code otherwise the store needs to give me a correct phone.
You will have to take it up with the seller but one presumes they would sell the correct model .
So the first problem i think i have i need to wait to luxembourg for the update, not the belgium update?
CSC will have nothing to do with update that comes from the product code .
CSC contains a number of text files that have the varying network details and configurations .CSC is not required for phone to work if network details are entered manually .
jje
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Changing CSC to Unbranded FW

To give you a quick background, I have an unlocked i9300 that I use in the US. The current CSC code is VD2, which I believe is Vodafone Germany.
I would like to update my CSC number to an unbranded variant for the following reasons:
- Don't have to deal with carrier branding (nothing works anyway when I try to access from US)
- I can get the latest FW/Modems/Kernel without waiting for carrier to catch up
- Want to avoid using ODIN / bricking phone / loosing IMEI number
From what I've read so far, CSC code BTU is UK Unbranded and seems to get the latest updates like the LH1 modem, but when I run the *#272*IMEI_num# code, BTU is not one of the options that shows up. Neither does KOR and XEU. (I guess this only applies to the S2?)
So I would like to know...
1. What is the "best" CSC for unbranded firmware that will receive updates quickly
2. Is my concept correct to just update CSC and then I can use KIES to update my phone to the latest available Modem/FW/Kernel for that CSC.
3. I don't have to worry about loosing unlock on my phone.
Thank you!

CSC Code

There was some confusion over what a CSC Code is and what happens to it when you flash a ROM.
CSC is the Consumer Software Customization 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.
CSC does not affect what firmware you can flash and is frankly irrelevant half the time.
What Happens to your CSC when you flash a ROM?
If you flash a custom ROM (like HyperGalaxy) you will not be able to see your CSC code.
If you flash your nations Stock Firmware (like UK Stock ROM or US Cellular) you will get the default CSC Code used for the entire nations unbranded phones.
If you flash your nations carrier-branded Stock Firmware (Like T-Mobile UK or T-Mobile US) you will get the carrier specific CSC Code which can identify what ROM you are using.
If you have a branded phone, I recommend using your nation's unbranded counterpart to insure your stock has the most flexibility in terms of updates, then use TriangleAway to hide your flashes. THIS WILL VOID YOUR CARRIER WARRANTY BUT NOT YOUR SAMSUNG WARRANTY.
You can find your CSC Code by dialing: *#1234#
I hope this clarifies things for people.
One thing I have not been able to work out from searching is if the CSC will have any impact on the battery due to settings like Fast Dormancy?
Living and working in Germany I got my GS3 here and despite being shop bought unbranded it installs a load of German applications every time I have an update (Bild etc) and I got sick of disabling and deleting them each time. I flashed an older BTU firmware and then used Kies to update to the latest BTU (4.1.2) which has worked out fine, but I cant help feeling the battery life has diminished from this.
I've been flashing Android phones since the Galaxy S but believe certain things like the fast dormancy are newer and this leaves me wondering if the CSC now has more of an impact per region..
Any info please?
nailerr said:
One thing I have not been able to work out from searching is if the CSC will have any impact on the battery due to settings like Fast Dormancy?
Living and working in Germany I got my GS3 here and despite being shop bought unbranded it installs a load of German applications every time I have an update (Bild etc) and I got sick of disabling and deleting them each time. I flashed an older BTU firmware and then used Kies to update to the latest BTU (4.1.2) which has worked out fine, but I cant help feeling the battery life has diminished from this.
I've been flashing Android phones since the Galaxy S but believe certain things like the fast dormancy are newer and this leaves me wondering if the CSC now has more of an impact per region..
Any info please?
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It could have something to do with the RIL (Radio Interface Layer)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zaWJib3IuZ2V0cmlsIl0.
Try that and install a matching RIL.
Kryten2k35 said:
It could have something to do with the RIL (Radio Interface Layer)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zaWJib3IuZ2V0cmlsIl0.
Try that and install a matching RIL.
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Huh, that shows me a mismatch. RIL is not something I am familiar with (and I try!) so this is interesting. I'm also very surprised Kies did not update the entire thing.
So I better look into what RIL entails overall. And consider that thanks button pressed.

[Q] Product Code Changed - How to Fix?

I purchased an SIII in Australia that is unbranded and not tied to a carrier. The CSC for this is XSA. However, I was initially having battery life issues so decided to flash the Stock Vodafone Australia ROM (carrier I use) to see if there were any network optimisations that I was missing out on. There didn't seem to be, so I flashed back to an XSA rom.
HOWEVER - it now seems that my CSC has been changed from XSA to VAU, and even though I have flashed back to an XSA ROM, the CSC hasn't changed back properly. I don't want to delay getting OTA updates by being associated with VAU, and have to flash the updates manually.
Can anyone advise how I can get back a proper XSA product code?
Before flashing to VAU ROM: See attached Before.jpg
After flashing back to XSA ROM: See attached After.jpg
When I use the *code to open up the CSC menu, there are no optioned listed to change back to the XSA CSC See attached CSC.jpg
Change Product Code ????
Or change CSC .
CSC loads of posts on the subject including CSC thread in the Guide .
CSC changer or similar on the market .
jje
JJEgan said:
Change Product Code ????
Or change CSC .
CSC loads of posts on the subject including CSC thread in the Guide .
CSC changer or similar on the market .
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Well, I'm not sure what the difference is. My 'Product Code' is what has the VAU in it, but when I launch the CSC changer,it shows VAU there as well, but the CSC is the Sammobile app shows XSA.
The CSC changer apps just launch the CSC changer in the phone as far as I can tell (As per my screenshot attached), but there are no options in that list for me to select.

CSC wont Change???

Hi i have problem whith CSC on my GT i9300 i have installed Omega 44.3 Rom becouse had Multi CSC but i cant change it. When i try to change its still on EUR after i type install whith CSC Changer For Samsung S/S2/S3 it reboots,Wipe data and is still there in CSC EUR? I have also tryed another modem whith stock 4.1.2 rom but also doest work. I dont know who was my first rom (4.0.4) and dont know my stock CSC. I have the original Box But doesnt help me to much to find the Origin. Any sugestion how to fix this? Thanks
Which country do you live in? and what provider?
Maybe you should check this thread to look for and change csc without wiping
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198512
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
If the phone works don't bother trying to change CSC .
jje
Im in Albania whith Vodafone Carrier. My Phone Box say its from Serbia to be sell in Austria, its Sim Free. But when i open original Browser there are Serbian or Croatian Bookmarks( maybe this help . So i dot know what CSC my phone originally had. Thanx
When you checked to see if the csc had changed, did you go via the dialler(*#1234#) or did you check via the csc changer app?
There has been problems where the dual dialler method doesn't report properly
I try whith CSC changer. But anyway i didnt have network , so i now that doesnt work.
One thing, FACTORY RESET from phone settings! Full wipe from recovery doesn't work properly. TESTED!
Use a update.zip from here and it'll work. Guaranteed!
Thnx i will try.
But which CSC is for me?
CSC_ALB including Vodafone Albania..
It should change your CSC without F.Reset though

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