Hey!
My question is already in the title. I received a t-mobile branded version and I want to get rid of all the bloatware. So I downloaded the stock german firmware. Will flashing this void my warranty?
Thanks
Termynat0r said:
Hey!
My question is already in the title. I received a t-mobile branded version and I want to get rid of all the bloatware. So I downloaded the stock german firmware. Will flashing this void my warranty?
Thanks
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you should make sure the German software is for your model or you risk bricking your phone, and if you send it in and they see that software is not intended for your device they could void the warranty. I am not sure how KNOX works but it may be tripped f you try to flash another image.
Hopefully someone more familiar with Samsung than I can explain in better detail.
Please put a ? at the end of your title so people know this is a question I got freaked out when reading the title LOL
Globalrebel said:
Please put a ? at the end of your title so people know this is a question I got freaked out when reading the title LOL
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Im Sorry, will do it next time.
Thanks for the answers!
rooting your device doesnt void your insurance if thats what your wanting to know it only voids your knox warrenty
lrmdaddy said:
rooting your device doesnt void your insurance if thats what your wanting to know it only voids your knox warrenty
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What does rooting have to do with anything that the OP asked? He is talking about Flashing Stock Firmware and not rooting.
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Termynat0r said:
Hey!
My question is already in the title. I received a t-mobile branded version and I want to get rid of all the bloatware. So I downloaded the stock german firmware. Will flashing this void my warranty?
Thanks
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As far as I know, it should NOT trip Knox but don't quote me on that. I am awaiting my T-Mobile DE Branded Phone and first thing I am doing is flashing UK Firmware on it (after inspecting it's flawless)>
Let us know how it goes when you flash yours.
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Also have a look here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/flash-vodafone-germany-s6-to-uk-s6-trip-t3085654
ombadboy said:
As far as I know, it should NOT trip Knox but don't quote me on that. I am awaiting my T-Mobile DE Branded Phone and first thing I am doing is flashing UK Firmware on it (after inspecting it's flawless)>
Let us know how it goes when you flash yours.
Also have a look here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/flash-vodafone-germany-s6-to-uk-s6-trip-t3085654
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I already tried to flash, but it didn't work. I looked at some howtos because it's my first time flashing with odin. But I think I can blaim Windows 10 and bad drivers. I will try it in a Windows 7 VM asap.
modifying your firmware in any way will void your Samsung warranty, but depending on your carrier and who you have insurance with, it might not void THAT warranty..
you wont be able to return it to Samsung if you have to..
wase4711 said:
modifying your firmware in any way will void your Samsung warranty, but depending on your carrier and who you have insurance with, it might not void THAT warranty..
you wont be able to return it to Samsung if you have to..
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It's not about modifing anything. We want to flash an other branded version of the stock rom.
Termynat0r said:
It's not about modifing anything. We want to flash an other branded version of the stock rom.
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In Samsung's eyes, flashing ANYTHING IS modifying their factory installed firmware..
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Let us know how it goes when you flash yours.
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Okay I tried again, this time with a newly downloaded firmware and odin 3.10.6 and it worked perfectly!
I can report it definitely does not tripp knox.
Also, it didn't erase any data during the process (besides bloat apps), so I don't need to restore anything.
Termynat0r said:
Okay I tried again, this time with a newly downloaded firmware and odin 3.10.6 and it worked perfectly!
I can report it definitely does not tripp knox.
Also, it didn't erase any data during the process (besides bloat apps), so I don't need to restore anything.
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Brilliant. Well done! Can't wait to get mine and flash it too.
Termynat0r said:
Okay I tried again, this time with a newly downloaded firmware and odin 3.10.6 and it worked perfectly!
I can report it definitely does not tripp knox.
Also, it didn't erase any data during the process (besides bloat apps), so I don't need to restore anything.
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whoa! So flashing another factory image didn't trip knox and didn't erase any of your data?
Termynat0r said:
Okay I tried again, this time with a newly downloaded firmware and odin 3.10.6 and it worked perfectly!
I can report it definitely does not tripp knox.
Also, it didn't erase any data during the process (besides bloat apps), so I don't need to restore anything.
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Just to confirm...does it mean, the knox is not triggered and the phone is not wiped? It sounds good.
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In Samsung's eyes, flashing ANYTHING IS modifying their factory installed firmware..
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Wrong, as a Samsung repair tech I can say flashing a firmware from an other region or bloadware Free stock firmware will not do anything to your warrenty, as long you don't trigger knoxx
We do the same, for example phone comes in with a Luxemburg firmware, go out with an netherland firmware ( because the last Available lux firmware is still on june security patch, and the netherland firmware already have july patch)
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Hello ,Juts to make the question clear .In case I have the original FW (from sammobile ) which my S7 came from box and I will flash other country stock rom ,and in case it wouldn't good I will flash back the original FW will it void Samsung warranty ? Would be the knox tripped ?
Knox will not be tripped. Everything will be samsung official. I never heard of guaranty declined for other country official firmware!
If you flash official firmware wou'll be ok
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davjan said:
Wrong, as a Samsung repair tech I can say flashing a firmware from an other region or bloadware Free stock firmware will not do anything to your warrenty, as long you don't trigger knoxx
We do the same, for example phone comes in with a Luxemburg firmware, go out with an netherland firmware ( because the last Available lux firmware is still on june security patch, and the netherland firmware already have july patch)
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Hello ,seems you are the man who can help me . I've got my phone before 1 month .I have SM-G930FD version which have been worked fine during 2 weeks ,afterwards (seems it happened after OTA update ) the phone started to freeze and reboot randomly . I did factory reset ,initializing with Smart Switch ,bu nothing helps ,it work for some days and then phenomenon back . I'd like to flash it with Stock FW . The question is Can I use the SM-G930F for my region to flash it in my SM-G930FD ??? In case I flash it back with FW it was before would I loose the Samsung warranty? Would the knox be tripped ?
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First, I did read/search quite a bit, but I need some help to get started...
The Samsung will be released in Canada on July 14th, from Bell Canada. But I will be using the phone on a different compatible carrier (Telus).
Therefore I will need to unlock the phone, which seem doable with: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064978
But before it seem I need to root the phone.
Ref. this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
This confuse me:
The stock kernels are to be used to restore the kernel version after rooting and are not needed for updating the firmware.
You do not need to root or unroot the device to update the firmware.
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From what I understood, there seem to be the ROM: which seem to contain android (original or customized), what would the firmware and the kernel be?
Obviously, there is not likely to be a stock firmware from Bell on launch day. Is it needed to root the phone?
My end goal would be to: root the phone, keeping the original android on the phone, and unlocking it.
I can always buy an unlocked version for 100$ more.....
Thanks you
x-cimo said:
First, I did read/search quite a bit, but I need some help to get started...
This confuse me:
From what I understood, there seem to be the ROM: which seem to contain android (original or customized), what would the firmware and the kernel be?
The ROM firmware is the complete OS and Kernel and modem and CSC
Obviously, there is not likely to be a stock firmware from Bell on launch day. Is it needed to root the phone?
No pick a similar version root .
My end goal would be to: root the phone, keeping the original android on the phone, and unlocking it.
Rooted phone is no longer original firmware /android you have changed the kernel .
Custom rom and or rooting invalidates warranty .
jje
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I am fine with voiding the warranty...
Can I use any of theses: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 ? (As I think they are "official samsung" rom).
Can I apply a firmware that is in that list to my canadian Galaxy S2?
Well have to see what the differences are with the Bell version of the device before this question can be answered.
Edit : intratech has right of course.
If no hardware modifications :
If you have a branded operator firmware, you will need root to unlock it.
Usualy, to root it, you update your GS2 with an official samsung firmware, flash insecure kernel or CF Root kernel and then use the APK to unlock your phone.
I recommand before doing this, you find and download your original firmware in case of warranty support.
Kernel is the heart of the firmware/ROM
Firmware/ROM is the same.
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JJEgan said:
Custom rom and or rooting invalidates warranty .
jje
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sicopat said:
I recommand before doing this, you find and download your original firmware in case of warranty support.
Kernel is the heart of the firmware/ROM
Firmware/ROM is the same.
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Sorry to sound noobish but once and for all, rooting voids your warranty because the counter is raised? You can undo everything else (uninstall superuser/busybox and flash the stock kernel, you can even use a jig to reset the counter but did somebody with a rooted phone ever get to a point where he needed to make use of the warranty and if so what did samsung say and how much did that person undo (signs of rooting)?
I'm still unrooted because of the letters that Samsung sent to it's employies looking for signs of rooting when dealing with warranty claims. As good as the phone is and as much improvements rooting brings, is it really worth flushing 2 years of warranty down the drain?
d3l1 said:
Sorry to sound noobish but once and for all, rooting voids your warranty because the counter is raised? You can undo everything else (uninstall superuser/busybox and flash the stock kernel, you can even use a jig to reset the counter but did somebody with a rooted phone ever get to a point where he needed to make use of the warranty and if so what did samsung say and how much did that person undo (signs of rooting)?
I'm still unrooted because of the letters that Samsung sent to it's employies looking for signs of rooting when dealing with warranty claims. As good as the phone is and as much improvements rooting brings, is it really worth flushing 2 years of warranty down the drain?
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Have you ever heard about phones refused in support by samsung cause of rooting ?
If you flash back your original firmware and reset your counter with a JIG usb, I am pretty shure they will accept the return.
But you sould always do as you feel it. If you are affraid of rooting your phone cause of the waranty, don't root it
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Well have to see what the differences are with the Bell version of the device before this question can be answered.
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The phone will be in store next week, which information should I look for and report here to see if there is any compatible firmware?
sicopat said:
Have you ever heard about phones refused in support by samsung cause of rooting ?
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No that's why I'm asking, if anybody has any experience with that?
Subscribed to this thread.
I plan to do exactly the same as x-cimo (except I'm with Fido) and trying to gather the complete steps for root and unlock.
I am planning to pick-up the phone at bell next week if there is a money back warranty.
I still need to know what I need to provide here about the phone..
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No that's why I'm asking, if anybody has any experience with that?
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Go to Samfirmware .com they have a copy of the root = no warranty letter from Samsung and now we also have a custom rom counter .
Enough SGS1 user have been turned away by service centres .
Users choice return it with root and take your chances .
jje
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I am planning to pick-up the phone at bell next week if there is a money back warranty.
I still need to know what I need to provide here about the phone..
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You need to check if it is the same hardware : Exynos 1.2 Gh .... as others.
If not, firmwares provided (for now) in the section developpement won't fit your GS2.
In order to root, you will have to flash your phone with an official samsung firmware (without an opérator touch).
So you will have to wait someone to post the generic firmware from your country (intratech will certainly add it in his thread then).
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So you will have to wait someone to post the generic firmware from your country (intratech will certainly add it in his thread then).
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Why does the firmware is country specific? Why would a UK firmware not work in canada for example? I am just curious.
How do I check if it use the same chipset or hardware version?
rooting SGS2 -PDA:KF3 / PHONE:KE7 / CSC:KF1 (DBT)
Hi ALL,
I just updated my SGS2 firmware last night via kies. As expected the previous rooted fw was lost.
I downloaded the GT-I9100_NEE_I9100XWKF3_I9100XXKE7_I9100OXXKF1.tar and I9100XWKF3_Kernel.tar from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278&page=69 and follow root guide.
Loading the firmware using ODIN was successful. When I run SuperOneClick v1.9.5, the process stop Running psneuter..... I also tried using the other exploit option but it also stop Running gingerbreak.....
Did anybody experienced the issue?
Please help..
x-cimo said:
Why does the firmware is country specific? Why would a UK firmware not work in canada for example? I am just curious.
How do I check if it use the same chipset or hardware version?
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Firmware is hardware and country specific.
You have custom data configurations with your country operator (for 3G and MMS). They are already configured in you firmware.
You have your langage dictionary too, keyboard configuration (AZERTY QWERTY QWERTZ ...)
Will you have NFC ? in France we don't have it and our firmware don't have drivers for NFC ...
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Thanks you
I am currently looking at getting a unlocked one from clove.. (UK)..
Does anyone know if the NFC model are out in UK?
rk.galaxys2 said:
Hi ALL,
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Loading the firmware using ODIN was successful. When I run SuperOneClick v1.9.5, the process stop Running psneuter..... I also tried using the other exploit option but it also stop Running gingerbreak.....
Did anybody experienced the issue?
Please help..
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Hi,
I just rooted my SGS2 and i have the same issues you did. The SuperOneClick hung at "Running psneuter"
I then followed the instructions from Chainfires thread here.
The CF-Root file i used was the KE4 version in the fourth post down: CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KF4-v4.0-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (5.96 MB, 5066 views)
I then used the stock firmware for my provider to flash back.
Hope this helps.
BlackMalac said:
Hi,
I just rooted my SGS2 and i have the same issues you did. The SuperOneClick hung at "Running psneuter"
I then followed the instructions from Chainfires thread here.
The CF-Root file i used was the KE4 version in the fourth post down: CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KF4-v4.0-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (5.96 MB, 5066 views)
I then used the stock firmware for my provider to flash back.
Hope this helps.
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Hi,
Why did you have to re-flash the stock firmware after applying CF-Root?
I thought CF-Root didn't affect the current firmware on your device.
Thanks!
sicopat said:
Firmware is hardware and country specific.
You have custom data configurations with your country operator (for 3G and MMS). They are already configured in you firmware.
You have your langage dictionary too, keyboard configuration (AZERTY QWERTY QWERTZ ...)
Will you have NFC ? in France we don't have it and our firmware don't have drivers for NFC ...
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If there is custom data configuration with the country operator, then doesn't that mean the 3G and MMS won't be correct for an unlocked SGSII from the UK in Canada? Or is this something that can be changed afterwards (I assume so)
Assuming that the hardware is the same for the upcoming Canadian version, these are the steps that I plan to take:
1. Purchase the phone with no contract (would be locked to Bell)
2. Use Odin to flash latest firmware for UK version. (Looks like it'll be XWKF3 - XEU (Generic UK+Europe) : http :// www .multiupload.com/ZZYM5ZAFA0 -- referenced from intratech's ROM's thread)
3. Follow Chainfire's rooting instructions and Flash CF-Root kernel for firmware (CF-Root-SGS2_XW_CLK_KF3-v4.0-CWM4.zip) (-- referenced from chainfire's CF-Root thread)
4. I should have a rooted phone by this stage. Next, Download and install Galaxy S2 Sim Unlock. (https :// market.android.com/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode)
And hopefully if all goes well, I'll have a rooted, unlocked SGS2 that works with Fido.
Would really appreciate it if anybody sees issues with my plan or can confirm that it should work.
Some questions:
* how can I confirm beforehand if the hardware will be compatible. Are we just concerned about the same cores used or does the hardware for radio come into play also?
Thanks,
I've got an unlocked I9100 running the official 4.0.4 rom on EE in the UK. I've read that the jelly bean update is now available, but the OTA update never seems to find anything for me. I've tried installing Kies, but for whatever reason, it just wont detect my phone....
So my question is this. Is there a way for me to install the update using Odin without having to root my phone? The reason I ask is that I have banking applications that refuse to run once the phone is rooted.
Thanks in advance!
tomallen35 said:
I've got an unlocked I9100 running the official 4.0.4 rom on EE in the UK. I've read that the jelly bean update is now available, but the OTA update never seems to find anything for me. I've tried installing Kies, but for whatever reason, it just wont detect my phone....
So my question is this. Is there a way for me to install the update using Odin without having to root my phone? The reason I ask is that I have banking applications that refuse to run once the phone is rooted.
Thanks in advance!
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Flashing with Odin does not require root. It never has.
tomallen35 said:
I've got an unlocked I9100 running the official 4.0.4 rom on EE in the UK. I've read that the jelly bean update is now available, but the OTA update never seems to find anything for me. I've tried installing Kies, but for whatever reason, it just wont detect my phone....
So my question is this. Is there a way for me to install the update using Odin without having to root my phone? The reason I ask is that I have banking applications that refuse to run once the phone is rooted.
Thanks in advance!
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As mentioned above if your installing stock use odin, no root needed.
Which banking app you having problem with on root?
TheATHEiST said:
As mentioned above if your installing stock use odin, no root needed.
Which banking app you having problem with on root?
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The barclays app detects root access and wont start if it finds root. There are probably ways around it, but it was a pain getting the thing working in the first place!
tomallen35 said:
I've got an unlocked I9100 running the official 4.0.4 rom on EE in the UK. I've read that the jelly bean update is now available, but the OTA update never seems to find anything for me. I've tried installing Kies, but for whatever reason, it just wont detect my phone....
So my question is this. Is there a way for me to install the update using Odin without having to root my phone? The reason I ask is that I have banking applications that refuse to run once the phone is rooted.
Thanks in advance!
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Hey, I was in the same position as you.
I was on stock unbranded UK ROM, I downloaded official Spain JB. Used ODIN and flashed over my phone with no wipe.
Phone booted up fine with all my data. Phone still remins unrooted
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tomallen35 said:
The barclays app detects root access and wont start if it finds root. There are probably ways around it, but it was a pain getting the thing working in the first place!
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All you need to do is use SU to block the app from gaining root privileges.
Just flash JB using ODIN, reboot into download mode again and flash Siyah kernel v6 beta4.
The kernel will give you root, cwm, cwm manager and SU. Whenever a app tries to access root you will have a option to allow or block.
olyloh6696 said:
Hey, I was in the same position as you.
I was on stock unbranded UK ROM, I downloaded official Spain JB. Used ODIN and flashed over my phone with no wipe.
Phone booted up fine with all my data. Phone still remins unrooted
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Can I update to my region's version through Kies when I have the Spanish version?
Also I would like to know that will my phone have warranty after that? I'm sure I would drop it the next day after I lost the warranty.
leocooper said:
Can I update to my region's version through Kies when I have the Spanish version?
Also I would like to know that will my phone have warranty after that? I'm sure I would drop it the next day after I lost the warranty.
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Root: Voids warranty.
Flash: voids warranty.
Kies: Sees your firmware (e.g Spain) and will only look for that firmware' (Spain) updates.
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gastonw said:
Root: Voids warranty.
Flash: voids warranty.
Kies: Sees your firmware (e.g Spain) and will only look for Spain Updates.
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So flashing to an official firmware will void my warranty?
yeap, as long as it's not from your region country (unbranded) or your carrier branded ROM (locked & branded).
If you have an unbranded, unlocked phone and you are from SPAIN, you are all good.
If not, you've modified your device against your warranty's advice.
You can also make a back up of your current ROM in case you have to claim warranty.
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gastonw said:
yeap, as long as it's not from your region country (unbranded) or your carrier branded ROM (locked & branded).
If you have an unbranded, unlocked phone and you are from SPAIN, you are all good.
If not, you've modified your device against your warranty's advice.
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But will it trip the flash counter and will I get the warranty back when my region's version finally comes out and I flash it?
You can remove that triangle and your binary counter with triangle away.
Official ROMs won't cause any of that because they are samsungs officials.
And yes, as I said, you can flash your country / region / carrier ROM in the future and everything will look legit.
Warranty will try to see if you messed with your device in any kind, you just need to prove you didn't.
By learning how at xda
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gastonw said:
You can remove that triangle and your binary counter with triangle away.
Official ROMs won't cause any of that because they are samsungs officials.
And yes, as I said, you can flash your country / region / carrier ROM in the future and everything will look legit.
Warranty will try to see if you messed with your device in any kind, you just need to prove you didn't.
By learning how at xda
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This is the last dumb question, I promise: can I update from full stock 4.0.4 to the Spanish version without a full wipe and will I be able to flash my region's version without a wipe when it comes out + have everything look 100% legit?
lol, brick bug got you scared there huh?
Yeah, you could do that. Wipes aren't mandatory but they do help sometimes.
Take a couple of days reading threads in this section, 4.0.4 related.
This way you'll cone across some stories and you can learn about what-to-do & what not-to-do.
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gastonw said:
lol, brick bug got you scared there huh?
Yeah, you could do that. Wipes aren't mandatory but they do help sometimes.
Take a couple of days reading threads in this section, 4.0.4 related.
This way you'll cone across some stories and you can learn about what-to-do & what not-to-do.
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Actually no, I just don't feel like I want to reinstall everything because I can't do a proper backup since I don't want to root.
So let me recap this: I can flash the Spanish version without a full wipe, keep all my apps and data, flash the Nordic version when it comes available, still keep my apps and warranty without tripping the flash counter and receive official updates to the Nordic version through Kies.
Correct me if I am wrong.
EDIT: Oh, and by the way, I seem to have a sane chip
leocooper said:
Actually no, I just don't feel like I want to reinstall everything because I can't do a proper backup since I don't want to root.
So let me recap this: I can flash the Spanish version without a full wipe, keep all my apps and data, flash the Nordic version when it comes available, still keep my apps and warranty without tripping the flash counter and receive official updates to the Nordic version through Kies.
Correct me if I am wrong.
EDIT: Oh, and by the way, I seem to have a sane chip
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When nordic update rolls out you will have to flash it with odin, and only then you can update thru kies/ota.
If you flash ls8 you'll only get spain updates via kies/ota.
The easier way for you to get the right ROM for you is to back up your current ROM. When your country / region / carrier starts rolling the update you can restore thar ROM and update it via kies/ota.
Is your device unbranded or carrier branded?
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leocooper said:
This is the last dumb question, I promise: can I update from full stock 4.0.4 to the Spanish version without a full wipe and will I be able to flash my region's version without a wipe when it comes out + have everything look 100% legit?
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yes I alrrady confirmed that one my first post.
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gastonw said:
When nordic update rolls out you will have to flash it with odin, and only then you can update thru kies/ota.
If you flash ls8 you'll only get spain updates via kies/ota.
The easier way for you to get the right ROM for you is to back up your current ROM. When your country / region / carrier starts rolling the update you can restore thar ROM and update it via kies/ota.
Is your device unbranded or carrier branded?
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Unbranded. So if I flash the nordic version on top of the Spanish one (with Odin ) I don't have to wipe at all at any point and my warranty will stay + I can then update the nordic version through kies (if this isn't the last update)
Your warranty will be voided as long as you are on ls8. After you flash your country/region ROM, warranty will resume.
LS8 is FROM spain FOR spain. If your device isn't from spain, there's no way you can get ls8 thru proper channels. That is what warranty is all about.
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gastonw said:
Your warranty will be voided as long as you are on ls8. After you flash your country/region ROM, warranty will resume.
LS8 is FROM spain FOR spain. If your device isn't from spain, there's no way you can get ls8 thru proper channels. That is what warranty is all about.
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Yeah, I understand that.
I can use LS8 until the nordic version comes out, flash it with Odin without a wipe and then have my warranty back when I'm on the nordic version, am I right?
Hi folks!
Getting my S6 Edge on Monday the 13th.
My phone will be delivered with carrier branding - boot animations and added bloatware.
Since SammMobile released the official firmwares, i wanted to know if any of those firmwares can help me "de-brand" my phone (install stock Samsung rom)
Anyone know what does "Country/Carrier - Unknown" - means?
I cannot post any links yet
I would also be interested in this as my phone has come full of Three bloat ware and boot animations. I would much rather have a stock rom. Plus it does not have the A-Z option in the launcher for apps.
jms.flynn said:
I would also be interested in this as my phone has come full of Three bloat ware and boot animations. I would much rather have a stock rom. Plus it does not have the A-Z option in the launcher for apps.
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As far as I'm aware you can flash the BTU firmware (stock, no branding) using Odin
Firmware can be obtained from Sammobile
And I've been told this can be done without tripping Knox
azibux1 said:
As far as I'm aware you can flash the BTU firmware (stock, no branding) using Odin
Firmware can be obtained from Sammobile
And I've been told this can be done without tripping Knox
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This is also a concern - i don't want to trip Knox a this point. Can someone confirm?
Also as i have seen on Sam-mobile, there are a lot or ROMs with different carriers/countries, can someone please explain the difference between them?
Are they "Branded" and come with bloatware or just region-linked?
Because there is also "Unknown" version in that list. Does it means Stock international ROM?
Can confirm I have flashed the UK BTU firmware over three firmware with no issues what so ever. Knox hasn't been tripped and all bloatware has gone. Although still no A-Z sorting of menu.
I really hope we can do this on AT&T without tripping KNOX. I'm sure it would remove all that BS AT&T puts on the phone.
The ATT models have app drawer sorting? It's a stand alone A-Z toggle in the top right of the app drawer
T mobile does
EDIT: Nevermind my previous post at this place. Seems like Sammobile is having troubles and gave me the wrong firmware file (S6 instead of S6 edge). Or I was to tired, that's why Odin said "FAIL"
I just unbranded my s6 edge by flashing the german firmware from sammobile successfully. I accidentially didn't even unencrypt my phone before and it works.
All Data is still there and the apps did update on first start.
Knox not tripped.
has anyone found the USA t mobile firmware for the edge on sam mobile yet? (SM-G925T)
I've only seen it on junk sites like Rapidgator, and Upload.to
thanks
whitepaw said:
EDIT: Nevermind my previous post at this place. Seems like Sammobile is having troubles and gave me the wrong firmware file (S6 instead of S6 edge). Or I was to tired, that's why Odin said "FAIL"
I just unbranded my s6 edge by flashing the german firmware from sammobile successfully. I accidentially didn't even unencrypt my phone before and it works.
All Data is still there and the apps did update on first start.
Knox not tripped.
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So it doesn't matter which firmware i would flash? (Germany, turkey etc'....)
I haven't seen t mobile edge firmware on sammobile yet; its on rapidgator and upload to, but it will take 8 hours to download..
and I would NOT risk trouble by flashing anything but t mobile usa firmware, but hey, its your phone to do what you want with..
How long do sammobiles downloads take
on a free account, probably 2 hours; less if you pay for a premium account I assume
but as of this am, the t mobile edge version isn't there yet
jms.flynn said:
Can confirm I have flashed the UK BTU firmware over three firmware with no issues what so ever. Knox hasn't been tripped and all bloatware has gone. Although still no A-Z sorting of menu.
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How about the boot animations etc?
GetDiz said:
How about the boot animations etc?
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I have a german T-Mobile version and got annoyed by the t-mobile logo on boot. After flashing the official German Version from sammobile it's gone and replaced by samsungs logo.
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So it doesn't matter which firmware i would flash? (Germany, turkey etc'....)
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The firmware must be for your device and it should be made for your region. I can assume that if you flash another one you might have troubles with the mobile phone network.
GetDiz said:
This is also a concern - i don't want to trip Knox a this point. Can someone confirm?
Also as i have seen on Sam-mobile, there are a lot or ROMs with different carriers/countries, can someone please explain the difference between them?
Are they "Branded" and come with bloatware or just region-linked?
Because there is also "Unknown" version in that list. Does it means Stock international ROM?
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Flashing official firmwares via ODIN will not trip KNOX. Use SAMMOBILE to download the one you want.
Use also the latest ODIN software version.
Some official firmwares come with some bloat apps but they can be easily uninstalled.
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whitepaw said:
I have a german T-Mobile version and got annoyed by the t-mobile logo on boot. After flashing the official German Version from sammobile it's gone and replaced by samsungs logo.
The firmware must be for your device and it should be made for your region. I can assume that if you flash another one you might have troubles with the mobile phone network.
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Not entirely true. You can use what region you want. I never had problem with the signal after using different region firmwares.
Hello there.
I have a SM-925I from Brazil, but I realized that this variant exists in other countries... My question is, if I change the original rom for a rom from another country, but from the same model (SM-g925I) will it trip my knox? Will i miss my warranty?
I want to install lollipop 5.1.1
Thank You
If you're going to venture into ROM changing, forget about warranty
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Brava27 said:
If you're going to venture into ROM changing, forget about warranty
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Well, i think i'll wait then... too expensive in Brazil to lose warranty.
Thanks, man.
alexandreangeli said:
Well, i think i'll wait then... too expensive in Brazil to lose warranty.
Thanks, man.
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Just root and be careful. I've rooted every device I've owned and don't care about warranty. If you're careful then you are good. Checkout ping pong root. It roots without warranty.
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Just root and be careful. I've rooted every device I've owned and don't care about warranty. If you're careful then you are good. Checkout ping pong root. It roots without warranty.
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Right, I will find out more about root and think hard before do it.
Thanks for the tips.
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Hello there.
I have a SM-925I from Brazil, but I realized that this variant exists in other countries... My question is, if I change the original rom for a rom from another country, but from the same model (SM-g925I) will it trip my knox? Will i miss my warranty?
I want to install lollipop 5.1.1
Thank You
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The only 5.1.1 version for the 925I are from the Indian version and it seems that Samsung has since held back a little with releasing it for other CSCs.
There have been a few reports of people flashing the 5.1.1 version on their 925I phones on Australia and no longer getting good 4g speeds. I'm going to wait until the Australian version of the update is released.
Having said that, if the firmware you want to flash is stock firmware produced by Samsung and is compatible with your phone variant (I.e a 925I stock firmware) regardless of CSC then flashing it via Odin should not trip Knox and should not interfere with your warranty. A couple of people here or there have stated that they've tried Knox this way but the majority (including me) have been fine.
You'll need to factory reset following changing to a different CSC if you want to receive over the air updates.
My suggestion? Wait for the Brazilian update. As for rooting, apart from blocking ads I've not missed having root at all.
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The only 5.1.1 version for the 925I are from the Indian version and it seems that Samsung has since held back a little with releasing it for other CSCs.
There have been a few reports of people flashing the 5.1.1 version on their 925I phones on Australia and no longer getting good 4g speeds. I'm going to wait until the Australian version of the update is released.
Having said that, if the firmware you want to flash is stock firmware produced by Samsung and is compatible with your phone variant (I.e a 925I stock firmware) regardless of CSC then flashing it via Odin should not trip Knox and should not interfere with your warranty. A couple of people here or there have stated that they've tried Knox this way but the majority (including me) have been fine.
You'll need to factory reset following changing to a different CSC if you want to receive over the air updates.
My suggestion? Wait for the Brazilian update. As for rooting, apart from blocking ads I've not missed having root at all.
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you
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dlotters said:
The only 5.1.1 version for the 925I are from the Indian version and it seems that Samsung has since held back a little with releasing it for other CSCs.
There have been a few reports of people flashing the 5.1.1 version on their 925I phones on Australia and no longer getting good 4g speeds. I'm going to wait until the Australian version of the update is released.
Having said that, if the firmware you want to flash is stock firmware produced by Samsung and is compatible with your phone variant (I.e a 925I stock firmware) regardless of CSC then flashing it via Odin should not trip Knox and should not interfere with your warranty. A couple of people here or there have stated that they've tried Knox this way but the majority (including me) have been fine.
You'll need to factory reset following changing to a different CSC if you want to receive over the air updates.
My suggestion? Wait for the Brazilian update. As for rooting, apart from blocking ads I've not missed having root at all.
Sent from my Galaxy S6 Edge
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Thanks, man. That was very enlightening. I'll wait for thrle brazilian update.
Thanks again.
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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.
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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?
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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??
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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.
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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.
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The full model name is SM-A528BZKIBRI. How do I know if a particular CSC will be compatible?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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).