hey guys,
what's up ?
i just bought a galaxy s6 edge(sm-g925i) and it came with a branded rom,
i'm from brasil and i bought on claro store, so, it came with the zta rom
i would like to know if i can change it to the zto rom without voiding my warranty and not triggering the knox counter, and how would i do this things.
i'm sorry about my bad english.
thanks
Hi there,
I'm also on 925i and had branded (Vodafone) firmware and wanted to change to unbranded Australian stock firmware (xsa)
Long story short is that I just downloaded the stock unbranded firmware from sammobile and followed the instructions there to flash it using Odin.
It worked fine and did not trip Knox.
The same seems to happen to most other people so you'll probably be fine but you should know that not everything always goes to plan. One guy on another forum was explaining how he tripped Knox when downgrading to his original branded firmware after switching which is both strange and unfortunate. Good luck with it!
Sent from my Galaxy S6 Edge
dlotters said:
Hi there,
I'm also on 925i and had branded (Vodafone) firmware and wanted to change to unbranded Australian stock firmware (xsa)
Long story short is that I just downloaded the stock unbranded firmware from sammobile and followed the instructions there to flash it using Odin.
It worked fine and did not trip Knox.
The same seems to happen to most other people so you'll probably be fine but you should know that not everything always goes to plan. One guy on another forum was explaining how he tripped Knox when downgrading to his original branded firmware after switching which is both strange and unfortunate. Good luck with it!
Sent from my Galaxy S6 Edge
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Oh, so I have to wait until there's a update, so there's less chance of tripping the knox?
Will_2332 said:
Oh, so I have to wait until there's a update, so there's less chance of tripping the knox?
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No, that's not what I meant.
If you want to de-brand and get updates quicker (usually) then head over to Sammobile and pick up an unbranded ROM. There's a Brazilian one that's just a day or so old (http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G925I/ZTO/)
Follow the instructions on the Sammobile site for applying the ROM.
I can't speak for what might happen to your phone but the general consensus, and my own personal experience, says that if you use Odin to apply a stock ROM (basically, by following the instructions on that Sammobile site) then you won't trip Knox and you'll be fine.
Note that Odin will NOT factory reset your phone so you'll have all your data and so forth, but I didn't receive any OTA updates until I factory reset mine so back up your phone (use Smart Switch on the desktop or Helium from app store, etc.) and then factory reset AFTER you've applied the new ROM to ensure you get OTA updates.
Good luck
Can anyone confirm if using SamMobile's stock roms and method trips the Knox?
Thanks!
HTML:
Instructions
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin v3.10.6
- Extract Odin ZIP file
- Open Odin v.3.10.6
- Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
AndreLuisOS said:
Can anyone confirm if using SamMobile's stock roms and method trips the Knox?
Thanks!
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Instructions- Extract (unzip) the firmware file- Download Odin v3.10.6- Extract Odin ZIP file- Open Odin v.3.10.6- Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin- Add the firmware file to AP / PDA- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked- Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
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It doesn't trip Knox.
Unless you're one of an unlucky few (really seems very very rare)
Just make sure you download firmware appropriate for your hardware version.
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So I tried updating my phone through KIES since I knew 2.3.5 was available for my phone, and it failed to update, so I tried to go into recovery mode, but I don't get that far, I only get to a screen where it shows a mobile phone and a computer wired together and the wire has a warning sign (like if it has no connection to a PC).
The phone is bought through Telenor in Sweden, if it needs a new firmware or something, can I get some directions?
Loyen_ said:
So I tried updating my phone through KIES since I knew 2.3.5 was available for my phone, and it failed to update,
Tried the Kies firmware recovery .
so I tried to go into recovery mode, but I don't get that far, I only get to a screen where it shows a mobile phone and a computer wired together and the wire has a warning sign (like if it has no connection to a PC).
The phone is bought through Telenor in Sweden, if it needs a new firmware or something, can I get some directions?
Two choices one return it to a service centre
second if you can get into download mode you can flash a stock samsung rom /
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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JJEgan said:
Loyen_ said:
So I tried updating my phone through KIES since I knew 2.3.5 was available for my phone, and it failed to update,
Tried the Kies firmware recovery .
so I tried to go into recovery mode, but I don't get that far, I only get to a screen where it shows a mobile phone and a computer wired together and the wire has a warning sign (like if it has no connection to a PC).
The phone is bought through Telenor in Sweden, if it needs a new firmware or something, can I get some directions?
Two choices one return it to a service centre
second if you can get into download mode you can flash a stock samsung rom /
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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Since it's only 2 weeks old and I can't survive without a phone, I want to give it a try to do it myself (since I guess this is exactly what they will do themselves anyways, right?)
Any help finding the right one? I checked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928 and didn't find Sweden under "Telenor", but found Norway. Not sure if there is a "Nordic" version.
Found I9100XWKI4 on samfirmware.com, which I guess is I9100 (Galaxy S II) XW (Swedish) KI4 (2.3.4) http://hotfile.com/dl/130670448/ecd9926/I9100XWKI4_I9100XXKI1_I9100DBTKH1.rar.html
Which is the right version for me I believe, correct if wrong, now what should I do with the finished file? I've learnt that I should use ODIN and make my phone go into download mode, however, the rest is quite "what?" for me.
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Same thing happened to me!
I would recommend just flashing CM7 or other custom ROMS, now that you're going to have to mess around.
Download lightning ROM + ODIN (it's in the same thread), flash it, should work fine, and you also have a rooted phone. From there on, try things out, before deciding to go back to samsung official Roms.
My experience with the HD2, is that "support" for custom Roms seems to be way better (and Kies sucks!)
Hope you're lucky and everything works out.
Just don't get nervous
(PS: Download mode is vol down+home+power)
Loyen_ said:
JJEgan said:
Since it's only 2 weeks old and I can't survive without a phone, I want to give it a try to do it myself (since I guess this is exactly what they will do themselves anyways, right?)
Any help finding the right one? I checked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928 and didn't find Sweden under "Telenor", but found Norway. Not sure if there is a "Nordic" version.
Found I9100XWKI4 on samfirmware.com, which I guess is I9100 (Galaxy S II) XW (Swedish) KI4 (2.3.4) http://hotfile.com/dl/130670448/ecd9926/I9100XWKI4_I9100XXKI1_I9100DBTKH1.rar.html
Which is the right version for me I believe, correct if wrong, now what should I do with the finished file? I've learnt that I should use ODIN and make my phone go into download mode, however, the rest is quite "what?" for me.
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Mate you can find XWKI4 here from the link JJEgan gave you and it comes with full instructions also.Easier than that you wont find
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Downloded the STOCK KERNEL and it contained Kernel_I9100XWKI4.exe (which I extracted which gave me Kernel_I9100XWKI4.tar), should I put this in PDA in ODIN and just press "Start"?
Also, how long time would you estimate it to take?
[EDIT]: checked the italian video in that thread and downloaded XWKI4 OXX MultiCSC (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) and then I do as he and put that in the PDA slot in odin and press start, now let's see if anything happens.
IT WORKED, THANK YOU GUYS!
When I read in various forums, I read that many have the ability to update their phone to 2.3.5. I'm still running with 2.3.3 and examine every day there's a new update. I connect my phone to Kies or I put the phone to see whether there is a software update - but no.
What is it that makes some can update and others can not?
My phone was purchased without subscription to any mobile operator.
Short answer:
KIES is crap.
Slightly longer answer:
For some reason this software is unreliable. I had exactly the same problem when I wanted to flash a stock rom back on my phone. I got the oldest one available on the Web and wanted to update it using KIES. But it didn't work.
My suggestion:
Find the update you're waiting for here on xda and flash it with Odin.
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Is it equally safe to use Odin, and how do I ensure that it is the real "file" I use -
If you follow the instructions it works safely. The best is to compare the screenshot on the thread with your actual window before flashing. Odin has some features you don't want to use like the "pit-file". However it's said multiple times that you should never flash it unless strictly told to do so, what stock firmwares don't.
So just check everything twice and you're good to go.
You know whether you have the right update if you have a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
So unless you live in India, a firmware with the Indian letter-code is wrong for you.
Just get the most recent, official one available for you region, read the instructions carefully and forget about KIES. KIES needs longer to recognize my phone than Odin needs to update it. I think that reason is enough to uninstall KIES and use Odin instead.
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+1 forget upgrading with keis. Go with Odin and intratechs firmware.
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How to Upadate
a site www.sammobile.com has all the latest official ROMs for all the Samsung phones. These ROMs do not require rooting or anything. Though these are "official" they might not be perfect by they offer the latest Samsung has to offer.
I never update with Kies. Learn to use Odin. Usually, the ROMs on www.sammobile.com have the appropriate version of ODIN attached as well as any PIT file that is necessary.
Spend some time learning how to flash with ODIN. I've flashed both my Samsung phones 10s of times with no problem whatsoever.
The great thing about buying an international version of the Samsung phones is that there are software updates at least monthly and sometimes twice a month (posted on sammobile.
Samsung got a bad rap for being slow to update it's software a couple years ago. That has changed. I consider them the best now and buy Samsung Phones over HTC primarly for this reason.
I have install "Android CSC Select" and the only one I can see is "XEF", is this because I have en international firmware in my phone right now ?
I'm from Denmark sow why can't I see the NEE for scandinavian ?
I am very unsure about which file I need when I update with "odin" ..
Is there a good and safe program that allowsme to take a backup of the firmware I have now so I can use if all goes wrong?
stonefox said:
I have install "Android CSC Select" and the only one I can see is "XEF", is this because I have en international firmware in my phone right now ?
I'm from Denmark sow why can't I see the NEE for scandinavian ?
I am very unsure about which file I need when I update with "odin" ..
Is there a good and safe program that allowsme to take a backup of the firmware I have now so I can use if all goes wrong?
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There are, but they require root-permissions to run.
As for the firmware. Take a look at your system information, at which firmware you have installed right now.
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I am very unsure about which file I need when I update with "odin" ..
Maybe there is one here who can help to find out which file I shall download - look at the 2 screensdump I've attached
http://gupl.dk/668019/
http://gupl.dk/668020/
http://gupl.dk/668021/
I took the time to install and test both firmwares (the one you have right now and the one I think to be the proper one for you now) on my Phone.
Worked nicely.
Here is what firmware I took and why:
Your "Baseband Version" is:
I9100XXKG1
Your "Kernel Version" is:
blah....I9100XWKG1...blah
And your "Sales Code" is:
XEF
This is the following firmware on Intratech's thread:
XWKG1
Firmware info
PDA:XWKG1
PHONE: XXKG1
Date: 05/07/2011
Android 2.3.3
XEF (France): "Downloadlink you would use..."
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The updated firmware is this one:
XWKJ1
Android 2.3.5
This package has: PDA: XWKJ1| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: "Downloadlink for the first file"
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Note that it has the "XEU" Sales Code instead of the "XEF" Sales Code.
However, if you scroll down you can see:
Individual CSC Packages
...blah
XEF CSC (XEFKE2): "Downloadlink for the second file..."
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So what you do is:
Download the first file (.exe ~ 276mb)
Download the second file (.exe ~ 14,9mb)
Extract them both (you get a ~ 539mb .tar.md5 and a ~ 33mb .tar file)
Make sure KIES does not run (not in the tray as well)
Put your Galaxy S2 in download mode and confirm that you know what you're doing
Start Odin and connect your phone
Click on "PDA" and select the ~ 539 mb ".tar.md5"-file
Click on "CSC" and select the ~ 33 mb ".tar"-file
Make sure that only the following 4 checkboxes are checked (Auto Reboot; F. Reset Time; PDA, CSC)
Wait until "ID:COM" has an entry and becomes yellow (entry like: 0:[COM12])
Click on "Start" and wait untill it finishes
Disconnect your phone once it reboots
Report back if it works
The links to the 2 files I should download does not work.
What is the reason that I also need to install a CSC file (I'm just curious)? and the files you reference makes it possible to run my phone in Danish?
You find them in Intratech's thread I posted earlier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
The CSC is the contry specific code and contains info for your mobile network. To keep it simple, just flash both. Otherwise you'd have to set up your mobile network manually.
PS:
I ran both firmwares on danish when I tested them.
First file:
http://www.multiupload.com/QYQLC8KGJ8
Second file:
http://www.multiupload.com/1TCEUGSFKA
Before I start I would like to hear whether you use a backup program that makes it easy to restore programs and settings after the opdate ?
You don't need to wipe data (at least I didn't and the settings weren't reset). So you shouldn't have any problems. You're not flashing an entirely different rom, just an updated version of the same.
I don't know, doesn't KIES have some sort of backup function? Besides that your contacts, calender and google-mail can be synced with your google-account.
Anyway, if you want proper backups, you'll need to root you phone.
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Thank for your help - Every work and look fine .
Hmm i might give this a go later... wasn't going to root this phone i got too addicted with my desire so this could satisfy my urge to update constantly...
I will prob root at some stage
Hi
Ok so I was with o2 on KF3, I've now flashed stock samsung firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
I'm using the most up to date XEU one which is
XWKI4
Firmware info
PDA:XWKI4
PHONE: XXKI1
Date: 14/09/2011
Android 2.3.4
All o2 stuff has disapeared. I've read through the forums on changing the CSC and am confused.
Do I need to change it to XEU now to be able to update through kies? currently it comes up as 02U.
The firmware flash didn't reset my phone everything was as before. Which was nice, however I want the option to get the updates through kies or by flash.
Am i right in thinking I would have to change my CSC for this?
I see views but no replies - anyone no the answer or is it a smarties job?
Tried to change it anyway but phone wont let me dont even get a keyboard. Stuck it on clipboard selected all on 02U then pasted XEU ontop all i got was an error to say it had to be 3 characters any clues?
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So after some more internet scouring and no help here it appears i need to flash a multi csc fw then change csc then reflash the one i have now......... Can anybody verify if this is correct or not?
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To use kies again you will have to flash back to the original firmware,in your case carrier firmware,that came with you phone.If your firmware is not official or doesnt match your product code then kies will say that "this firmware cannot be updated" although your phone will still connect.The CSC firmware you have is a mono-csc package.If you try to change it or install a custom ROM on top it will say "CSC-UNKNOWN" because for custom ROMs and other changes to be done there needs to be at leats 3 CSCs in the firmware.The best thing you can do if you want to stay on this firmware is stay with XEU for your region or if you want flash the OXA multi CSC pack.It has varios CSCs to choose but i cant remember if it has XEU.You could always flash a custom ROM that has a multi CSC package built in to it like Omega ROM which im using but this of course means you cant use Kies.So the choice is yours.Stay with XEU if you want to keep to stock or OXA-multi CSC if you want to flash a custom ROM or back to your original carrier firmware to keep using Kies.
EDIT: Theres nothing Kies can do for you that XDA cant.Im in Spain on XXKI4 (Poland 2.3.5.) running Omega XT v3.0 ROM which has a EUR CSC for Europe built in to the ROM itself.So Ive got a Europe CSC thats works fantastic with a version of android that isnt even released in my country and a ROM thats fast and stable that gives me 2 days battery life with 3G on all day with moderate use.
thanks
Hi
Thanks for that, I guess I just wanted the best of both worlds, to be able to flash official roms from XDA as they come out for XEU but also have the ability to do the same through kies - ODIN was painless enough so as u say there's nothing kies can do for me that xda can't in that respect
Eureaka
So I factory re-set my phone from the recovery menu.......bang csc now reads xeu so it would seem to be that flashing the firmware as above won't sort csc on it's own unless a multi csc, but it doesn't matter which route u pick multi/single csc fw package you have to factory re-set to change it.
At least I know if I ever need to send the phone back to 02 I reflash, factory re-set and everything is as should be, although will the binary counter hint i've been flashing?
kpsmithuk said:
So I factory re-set my phone from the recovery menu.......bang csc now reads xeu so it would seem to be that flashing the firmware as above won't sort csc on it's own unless a multi csc, but it doesn't matter which route u pick multi/single csc fw package you have to factory re-set to change it.
At least I know if I ever need to send the phone back to 02 I reflash, factory re-set and everything is as should be, although will the binary counter hint i've been flashing?
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For the counter just buy a jig on ebay or maybe from a store if you can find one that sells them.Ebay always has them.It wipes the counter clean so Samsung dont know that yourve been playing around cos if the counter isnt at 0 then your warranty is void.Cost 2 bucks.The latest 2.3.5 official firmwares,also available here on XDA,have a new bootloader which is un-wipeable but there is an odin flashable old bootloader which allows you to flash the latest version and still wipe the counter.you can read about it here at the bottom of the Frankenstein section bellow XXKI3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
I also wanted the best of both worlds but at the end of the day all official kies firmwares you can find here from the link i just gave you anyway and flashing custom ROMs and back to stock and custom and stock again could also put your IMEI in danger of being corrupt.
EDIT: Heres a good IMEI backup method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
Wasn't aware of that risk! Will have to get a jig as if phone busts it will have to go back via my insurance company and I'm sure they will check!
Also I've got Odin 4.42 now not odin 3 1.85 does anyone know how to use it to flash the GS2 as it's options are slightly different e.g one tarball support - dedicated option rather than just pointing the pda field at the single tar.
also the reset time has a value of 300 rather than just being a tick box. Other than that it's pretty much the same
kpsmithuk said:
Wasn't aware of that risk! Will have to get a jig as if phone busts it will have to go back via my insurance company and I'm sure they will check!
Also I've got Odin 4.42 now not odin 3 1.85 does anyone know how to use it to flash the GS2 as it's options are slightly different e.g one tarball support - dedicated option rather than just pointing the pda field at the single tar.
also the reset time has a value of 300 rather than just being a tick box. Other than that it's pretty much the same
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About the new Odin im not sure.If your not sure then its probably a fail-safe bet to stick to v1.85,at least you know it works and messing around with things that your not sure about could end up with a bricked phone.Ive been flashing for donkeys and im happy with v1.85.If it aint broken....so ill stick with it.A jigs good to have just incase.If something happens you need to wipe the counter before sending it back.An IMEI backup is a MUST HAVE.Not really if your only flashing original firmwares but if you want to flash custom ROMs then YES its possible that something could go wrong.Happens not to often,to some people never,but if you dont have a backup then there is no way you can get your original IMEI back without sending it back to the service centre and that will cost you.No IMEI means on conection at all.No 3G,HSPDA or even signal.Not good at all
Cheers for the advice will stick to 1.85 it works lol yeah i stick to official fw interested to know how imei can get fried though
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Hi Guys,
I'm sorry for the perhaps inane question, but I can't seem to get this to work:
I need to flash back to a branded t-mobile UK rom, as my phone has stopped recognising the sim card (sim works in other devices, working sims don't work in the s2) and I need to send it back to t-mobile for a warranty repair...
I never went too far into customization, and always stayed with official roms - just the more updated ones.
Anyway, now I try to flash back using these roms (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928), and it won't work... Hangs right at the last minute of the download:
Code:
<ID:0/018> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/018>
<ID:0/018> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/018> Complete(Write) operation failed.
That's the last thing I see...
I'm about to try the last of the 3 roms, but not holding out too much hope.
So, my questions are:
Will having an unbranded but official rom still invalidate the warranty?
How can I get one of these roms to work?!
Any help would be hugely appreciated.
Cheers,
Mike
Incidentally, I have tried and tried this, and searched for anyone solving the same problem (eg. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369452), but to no avail.
And I'm still trying, somewhat desparately! I can flash some roms to get the phone booting - but none recognise the sim card (which makes me think it's a hardware problem, not software).
Again, your help would be hugely appreciated!
MikeAshelby said:
So, my questions are:
Will having an unbranded but official rom still invalidate the warranty?
How can I get one of these roms to work?!
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If the ROM you're using is a Stock ROM despite being unbranded, there shouldn't be any problem. I recently send my HTC Desire with a Stock ROM to Vodafone support and didn't said nothing about it not being a Vodafone ROM.
As for the ROMs, try to flash the same PDA version as the ROM installed to see if it works without problem.
It does sound like a hardware problem.
I'd flash T-Mobile UK BOKG2 Firmware via Odin, reset the counter with a USB jig and send it back to T-Mobile.
T-Mobile UK
BOKG2
Firmware info: PDA:BOKG2|PHONE:BOKG1|CSC:TMUKF1
Thanks AzureusPT: I'd definitely argue that there shouldn't be a problem with there being a Stock rom on there.
I'm not 100% sure what you mean by flashing the "same PDA version as the Rom installed"; could you elaborate? The last ROM I managed to get working was XWKI4 - and that was wicked (save for the lack of sim!).
Spannaa: I can't get any of those firmwares (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928) working via Odin... Am I being a complete noob?
When I flash these roms, the phone reboots, then gets stuck at the boot animation. I did notice that when it's installing it says something about being unable to write to 'system/csc/TMU' or something similar; could that have something to do with it? If so, is there anything I should be doing to make that work?!
Not sure what you're doing wrong but, after rooting my sgs2 using CF-Root, I checked I could get back to stock by flashing the above firmware via Odin (following the instructions here).
OK. I'll take you through my process, and see what you think!
I download the pair of files (firmware and kernel).
I extract these zips into a directory.
I open ODIN3 v1.85.
I put the kernel in PDA
I put the firmware in CSC (I have tried a few combinations of these)
I hit start.
Now, sometimes it gets stuck at the end of the copying process (just before the reboot). If I reboot manually it tries to install.
Other times it appears to install properly (ODIN says PASS! though the phone does have an error as above (unable to write to 'system/csc/TMU' or something similar).
Then it gets stuck on the boot animation.
It works fine with these firmwares: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278, but they're not branded to t-mobile.
I'm worried that if I send it off they will say I've voided the warranty by installing non-t-mobile firmware. I've always stuck with official firmwares to be on the safe side - but now I seem stuck with unbranded ones.
Any thoughts?
I am so sorry... I'm a complete idiot.
I seem to have completely missed the very top sticky on this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
This is the one that's helped. I'm now back on branded ROM, and all is well. Thank you one and all for your help and patience... please don't flame me!
One more question. How do I know if I need to use USB jig? As far as my phone goes I don't have the yellow triangle, and it says "Custom Binary: No" on the boot loader when flashing a rom... I've only ever installed official roms (no custom roms) - so does this mean I'm safe warranty-wise?
If I need USB jig, can this be done via software, or do I need the dongle?
MikeAshelby said:
I extract these zips into a directory.
I open ODIN3 v1.85.
I put the kernel in PDA
I put the firmware in CSC (I have tried a few combinations of these)
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**** man what are you doing???? Firmware and kernal both get flashed in the PDA section. So you can only flash 1 at a time. First firmware then kernal if required.
The firmware should already have a kernal built in.
Try again.
Edit: While I was posting it seems you got it sorted.
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Thanks sxi200... Like you say, I got it sorted, but that's good to know for next time!
So the firmware has the kernel built in, so that doesn't need flashing - unless all I've done is root with an unofficial kernel - correct?
Any thoughts on the USB Jig thing?
MikeAshelby said:
Thanks sxi200... Like you say, I got it sorted, but that's good to know for next time!
So the firmware has the kernel built in, so that doesn't need flashing - unless all I've done is root with an unofficial kernel - correct?
Any thoughts on the USB Jig thing?
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Yep. You only really need to flash a kernal when you want a custom one like cf root, speedmod, siyah etc. These can add things like root, cwm recovery for custom rom flashing, overclocking ability etc.
As for usb / download mode jig its mainly used to remove the yellow triangle and binary counter which show after flashing unofficial kernals in Odin. Its also an easy quick way to get into download mode. I bought one off eBay for $2 delivered.
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MikeAshelby said:
Any thoughts on the USB Jig thing?
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In download mode, if there's no yellow triangle and it says
Custom Binary Download: No
Current Binary: Samsung Official
then you don't need the USB Jig.
Thank you guys! I really appreciate that! I can go back to the t-mobile shop with my head held high!
I really appreciate all your help!
I have a Samsung S9+ AT&T version bought locked from AT&T in the US. It is still stuck on Android 8.0.0 and not receiving any updates. None OTA and none by connected to Samsung app on Windows Desktop either.
* I would like to update to 9.0.0 or 10.0.0 if possible
* Current SW ver: SAOMC_SM_G965U_OYN_ATT_OO_78
* AP: G965USQS3BRK2
* CSC: G965UOYN3BRK2
I have tried removing the sim card but still said that software is up to date.. I have not tried to ever root the device or unlock it. Seems perhaps that the IMEI is bad perhaps in some Samsung/AT&T server that prevents the server from giving me updates (based on reading around the Internet).
Any hope for me? I am not good at these things but am willing to learn and try though there is way too much information so not sure where to start reading and understanding the root cause of the problem itself.
Its a easy fix you will need to download the update file then flash it using Odin Patched
Here's a video that will help out. https://youtu.be/SVhR0E9ACnY
I used it the other days when i flashed my S9+ Sprint running on Andriod 9.0 -------> To a S9+ Tmobile Andriod 10
I dont take credit on this but here is also a good write up
1) Download Odin
2) Extract the firmware file you just downloaded. You should get 5 files:
AP (System & Recovery)
BL (Bootloader)
CP (Modem / Radio)
CSC_OXM (OXM CSC file, will wipe your phone)
HOME_CSC_OXM (OXM CSC file, will NOT wipe your phone)
3) Add each file to it's respective field in Odin v3.13.1. Use CSC_OXM if you want to do a clean flash and HOME_CSC OXM if you want to keep your apps and data.
4) Reboot your phone in Download / Odin mode with the following button combo:
POWER + VOLUME DOWN + BIXBY
5) Once in download mode, connect your phone to the PC, preferably using the original USB cable you got with your phone. Odin should detect your device and a blue box will show up with the COM port number.
6) Do NOT tick any extra boxes. The only options to be ticked are F.Reset Time and Auto-Reboot.
7) Click the start button, wait for Odin to say 'PASS'. Once the flash is complete, your phone will reboot.
Firmware screenshots, changelog, and download links will be in 2nd post of this thread.
Colombia81er said:
Its a easy fix you will need to download the update file then flash it using Odin Patched
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I used the firmware from sammobile as I couldn't figure out where to get the binary for AT&T S9+. Even there they had for BST, Verizon, Comcast, Sprint. I tried the one called USC and it seems to work. I got the one labeled G965USQS7CSK5. I am now on 9.0.0 and so far looking good. Just finished. Thanks.
agaurav said:
I used the firmware from sammobile as I couldn't figure out where to get the binary for AT&T S9+. Even there they had for BST, Verizon, Comcast, Sprint. I tried the one called USC and it seems to work. I got the one labeled G965USQS7CSK5. I am now on 9.0.0 and so far looking good. Just finished. Thanks.
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I used Frija to download lastest firmware but i see they dont have it.
Heres the file if you still want to update it to G965USQU7DTA5 which is there latest version.
Colombia81er said:
I used Frija to download lastest firmware but i see they dont have it.
Heres the file if you still want to update it to G965USQU7DTA5 which is there latest version.
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Thanks, I decided to stick with 9.0 for now as my company doesn't allow 10.0 for their own apps. I managed to download something from sammobile and it is working out fine. Thanks a lot for your help!!