Well I saw the update in France [XEF] yesterday and wanted it right then! So I searched all the forums and finally found a good way and now my unlocked Galaxy Note 8[NON Rooted] is running Oreo with INS CSC.
Made this guide so that people can find this method easily.
Keep in mind that flashing your device is always risky and I DO NOT take any responsibility if you mess up the procedure and damage your device.
Method:
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Download the latest BRB2 Firmware from here https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=67BFD0E620FF11E89F15FA163EE8F90B OR https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note8/SM-N950F/XEF/
Flash it using Odin[3.12.3] [ MAKE SURE THAT ONLY AUTO REBOOT & F.RESET TIME options are checked in the 'Options' tab of ODIN]
After flashing is complete reboot into system and run through the setup, after that remove your SIM & SDCARD and open the phone app. Dial *#272*YOUR IMEI NUMBER# to open the list of CSCs. [to get your IMEI dial *#06#]
Select the XEF CSC, it will ask to reboot and reset the device, let it do the same.
After the device reboots then check for software updates manually and you'll get OREO.
After installing oreo put your sim and sdcard back in, it will tell you to reset the device, DO IT as its necessary to restore your original CSC.
That's it
Now you have OREO, Non rooted and stock oreo.
Screenshots Below
Credits: THE INTERNET and the AMAZING people that use it.
The Code dont work for me.
Why?
Hi, anyone tried?
ramoneluis said:
The Code dont work for me.
Why?
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By the Code do you mean the *#272* one?
Make sure that you're on the latest france XEF BRB2 firmware.
saints5354 said:
Hi, anyone tried?
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I myself have tried this and worked for me.
Dev Jaskirat said:
By the Code do you mean the *#272* one?
Make sure that you're on the latest france XEF BRB2 firmware.
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Ok. I will try one more time. Thanks
doesnt work for me
cebulank said:
doesnt work for me
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Your SIM and SDcard should be out of the device when you enter this code
Try that?
Dev Jaskirat said:
Your SIM and SDcard should be out of the device when you enter this code
Try that?
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Its all out what ever i do i allwys land ond dbt and the code doesnt work..
cebulank said:
Its all out what ever i do i allwys land ond dbt and the code doesnt work..
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Are you flashing CSC or HOME_CSC?
I am not sure what is the problem here but it should work...
its just a guess but try to flash CSC file if you were earlier flashing the HOME_CSC or vica versa
Dev Jaskirat said:
Are you flashing CSC or HOME_CSC?
I am not sure what is the problem here but it should work...
its just a guess but try to flash CSC file if you were earlier flashing the HOME_CSC or vica versa
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i never flashed the home csc only csc
cebulank said:
i never flashed the home csc only csc
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Then try the HOME_CSC or redownload the firmware from the new link [Added in the OP] I used that one.
OP, do you have the single or dual sim variant?
Mihailol said:
OP, do you have the single or dual sim variant?
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Dual Sim 64GB variant
The one launched in India
maybe thats it i have the same firmware as yours and single sim no chacnce it allways changes to dbt without sim and even wifi enabled. And the code doesnt work at all nothing happens.
cebulank said:
maybe thats it i have the same firmware as yours and single sim no chacnce it allways changes to dbt without sim and even wifi enabled. And the code doesnt work at all nothing happens.
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It could be it, I'll wait for a few more users to try it and if it doesn't work then will change the title to DUAL SIM variant only
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Dual Sim 64GB variant
The one launched in India
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Thanks. I have the dual sim variant as well, but the code does not seem to work. I used both IMEI's with no luck. My CSC is BGL/BGL/BGL.
does not work on the UK O2 variant flashing the French firmware
Mihailol said:
Thanks. I have the dual sim variant as well, but the code does not seem to work. I used both IMEI's with no luck. My CSC is BGL/BGL/BGL.
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It cannot be specific to indian variants only.
Can you please explain your complete process [ firmware flashing etc]?
UK owners the only way to get XEF is with the latest COMB file N950FXXU3ARA2.
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Hello All,
I just got the Galaxy S9+ Brazilian variant SM-G9650 with original ZTO CSC.
I want to know if I can change the firmware to the TMB CSC, T-Mobile USA SM-G965U, without any damage. (via Odin)
Both variants have exactly the same hardware.
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I have an unlocked exynos variant. The original csc when I got the phone was ITV (Italy). I live in Greece and when I inserted my Greek operator sim card, I got a message saying that I should factory reset the phone with the sim card inserted so as to get the proper settings for my region.
I did the factory reset, and after the reboot the csc of the phone changed to EUR (Greece), i.e. to the csc of my sim card.
Is that what you are asking?
Otherwise as you said you can flash the csc you want via Odin.
965u is different from 9650. Odin probably will fail.
通过我的 Mi Note 3 上的 Tapatalk发言
965u and 9650 have different bootloaders, as the first one is locked and the second one isn't.
I'm not sure if it will work, even considering both use SD845.
Little knowledge is dangerous
One is Snapdragon (U) and the other is Exynos (F/D).
To get T Mobile features on the exynos variant
1. Root
2. Load debloated Firmware which houses the T MObile tweaks
3. Load multi CSC file
sunilkausik said:
One is Snapdragon (U) and the other is Exynos (F/D).
To get T Mobile features on the exynos variant
1. Root
2. Load debloated Firmware which houses the T MObile tweaks
3. Load multi CSC file
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Totally wrong. Both have snapdragon processor.
Bump..
DanC987 said:
Bump..
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Why?
Scott said:
Why?
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I'd like to know how to change the CSC code.. so I can possibly have TMobile volte and wifi calling.
If there's already a thread or method please link thanks!
DanC987 said:
I'd like to know how to change the CSC code.. so I can possibly have TMobile volte and wifi calling.
If there's already a thread or method please link thanks!
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Oh, I see. Maybe the original questions was never answered... My Bad.... I ahve been doing a lot of research on this topic and am possibly getting my threads confused. Sorry... So here is your answer...
No. You cant at this time.
I have been looking at every possible scenario I could think of to do this. I am going from VZW to T-Mo as of this past Sunday.
If you are on version 1 of the bootloader you "may" be able to. However, it would require flashing a International unlocked ROM. Changing the CSC with the field / test mode app then flash the T-Mo ROM. This DOES NOT work on V2 bootloaders. V2 Bootloaders are almost any device after the first software update. And to be honest with you I may even be confusing this process with the S8+
If you find anything post it here or send me a PM. I will do the same for sure!
Good luck to us with this!
DJC_SP said:
Totally wrong. Both have snapdragon processor.
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Yes, Seems he may be confusing F/D for the 9650 which as far as I know there is no F/D variant of the 9650.
F= Exynos
D=Dual SIM
to those that do not know.
Thanks sir!
Is there any way to change CSC from TTT to ZTO without a SIM card of region and without root?
Well guys as the title says, yesterday I flashed the April security patch (because i was tired of waiting).
But when my phone rebooted i realized that I had lost my LTE connection, only 4G left. Also no more HD voice calling.
Any thoughts?
If I perform a factory reset will it be back to normal?
Thanks in advance
Anyone?...
Flash a different csc .. preferably you own country
saurabh808 said:
Flash a different csc .. preferably you own country
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The thing is... it is my own country's :/ i tried downloading another CSC from samfirm but at the end it gave me an error I can't remember the error's name though
TonyGzl92 said:
The thing is... it is my own country's :/ i tried downloading another CSC from samfirm but at the end it gave me an error I can't remember the error's name though
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Then download the full firmware zip file with correct country n phone model and then flash via odin
saurabh808 said:
Then download the full firmware zip file with correct country n phone model and then flash via odin
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I've done that already and all i got back was the LTE, no VoLTE though
TonyGzl92 said:
I've done that already and all i got back was the LTE, no VoLTE though
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If you flash to different country's CSC which is not your country's CSC, VoLTE won't work.
Example: You flash to BTU (UK) firmware, but you're in Germany and using a Germany network operator, your VoLTE won't work.
Hi all
I have some doubts about changing the csc, I've been looking on the web and here but still have massive doubts
I have a n950F/DS with OXM csc, currently pointing to UAE, cannot make samsung pay work, my cards are mexican.
so far I've understood this about the process
1.- downloaded odin and the bellow firmware from sammobile
Product code MXO
PDA N950FXXS3CRF1
CSC N950FUWB3CRE3
2.- Install MXO firmware by adding all four files, using csc file instead of home_csc
3,- let it boot and set up device, with out sim
4.- flash OXM firmware, all 4 files
5.- let it boot up with sim inserted and set it up.
I think those are the steps to make samsung pay work for my region but still not sure
Please let me know if I'm wrong, I really want to use the full potential of this phone.
Do you think is better to stay with MXO insteam or OXM?
thanks
I've changed mine twice now, once to o2 firmware and then to three firmware both for the UK on a 950f without any bother I flashed all 4 each time and used the home csc and all works well here
eddyctweets said:
I've changed mine twice now, once to o2 firmware and then to three firmware both for the UK on a 950f without any bother I flashed all 4 each time and used the home csc and all works well here
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thanks for replying,
let me see if I understand, I need to flash the whole 4 files so I can change csc? when to use home csc?
could you help me with the steps?
thanks!
I downloaded the firmware I wanted from updato and used Odin to flash each of the 4 files so I would have a phone as if I'd bought it from 3 network so I could use wifi calling and 4g calling
This is what I have now after changing to it
eddyctweets said:
I downloaded the firmware I wanted from updato and used Odin to flash each of the 4 files so I would have a phone as if I'd bought it from 3 network so I could use wifi calling and 4g calling
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home_csc file, what does it do? is that the main one to force the csc to change? or do I always have to use csc_ file only?
alankstiyo said:
home_csc file, what does it do? is that the main one to force the csc to change? or do I always have to use csc_ file only?
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I would flash the csc_ file and the other 3 files and start afresh but take the SIM out
alankstiyo said:
home_csc file, what does it do? is that the main one to force the csc to change? or do I always have to use csc_ file only?
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Home_csc keeps your data intact, whereas CSC wipes. Google...
sefrcoko said:
Home_csc keeps your data intact, whereas CSC wipes. Google...
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thanks! I was able to make it, problem was that I focused more on use the multi csc file instead of just changing my rom to a different region, but was able to make it
Hello guys,
I have a similar issue but I want to change it to full XEF instead of "XEF/XEF/XSG". Can you guys detail the steps I should do ?
Thanks
deepseaturtle said:
Hello guys,
I have a similar issue but I want to change it to full XEF instead of "XEF/XEF/XSG". Can you guys detail the steps I should do ?
Thanks
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It's not possible.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
hmsq said:
It's not possible.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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Oh I see, thanks again!!!
I have had this update right after turning it on for the first time, but since I insert my local sim card, it forces me to factory reset it.
Since then no update.
I contacted Samsung & they say: "you must insert a UAE sim card which is activate and working, then factory reset the device to register it back to it's original
software provider. otherwise - no pie for you.
I am not in the UAE and have no way to get such a sim card.
Just factory reset won't help much.
Any help ?
issac770 said:
I have had this update right after turning it on for the first time, but since I insert my local sim card, it forces me to factory reset it.
Since then no update.
I contacted Samsung & they say: "you must insert a UAE sim card which is activate and working, then factory reset the device to register it back to it's original
software provider. otherwise - no pie for you.
I am not in the UAE and have no way to get such a sim card.
Just factory reset won't help much.
Any help ?
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Just download it from sammobile and update your phone using odin
leonardojt said:
Just download it from sammobile and update your phone using odin
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I can't find dual sim version there. Can you help me ?
issac770 said:
I can't find dual sim version there. Can you help me ?
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F and FD works across devices but yours most be FD
Thanks
leonardojt said:
F and FD works across devices but yours most be FD
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Can I flash a different region of same model ?
For example I have XSG, but I'd like to flash ILO. Is that possible ?
no its not possible ; Go to the setting and clear cache app update
i received SM-G965FD CSG on december
REDOTHELLO said:
no its not possible ; Go to the setting and clear cache app update
i received SM-G965FD CSG on december
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What version do you have?
I had the update at first, but after reset it's gone.
PDA G965FXXU2CSCB and CSC G965FOXM2CSCD
Security Patch Level 2019-03-01 this third update after pie update . friend clear cache of ROM on Recovery
issac770 said:
Can I flash a different region of same model ?
For example I have XSG, but I'd like to flash ILO. Is that possible ?
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Yes can can, as far as its g955f or FD but the difference in region is just some apps and settings. Sammobile will provide all country region firmware or use samfirm
leonardojt said:
Yes can can, as far as its g955f or FD but the difference in region is just some apps and settings. Sammobile will provide all country region firmware or use samfirm
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Thank you. Will changing region will void warranty or trigger nox ?
DS version was never officially lunched in israel therefore I can't figure out what firmware is right for my phone since there is no DS firmware anywhere.
Thanks for your help.
issac770 said:
Thank you. Will changing region will void warranty or trigger nox ?
DS version was never officially lunched in israel therefore I can't figure out what firmware is right for my phone since there is no DS firmware anywhere.
Thanks for your help.
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No it wont void it. DS stands for Duos meaning two sim that's SM-G965FD.
Use this link then
For isreal
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965F/ILO/download/G965FXXU2CSC8/264125/
leonardojt said:
No it wont void it. DS stands for Duos meaning two sim that's SM-G965FD.
Use this link then
For isreal
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965F/ILO/download/G965FXXU2CSC8/264125/
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Thank you. I will report back here soon.
Hi, i have bought unlocked galaxy s23 ultra from usa. And now im in india. Will i still get the software updates since my phone is from usa?
jason.antao said:
Hi, i have bought unlocked galaxy s23 ultra from usa. And now im in india. Will i still get the software updates since my phone is from usa?
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"Factory Unlocked Phones are not made for a specific carrier thus are unlocked out the factory. These phones can be used on ANY GSM carrier as long as the phone carriers the band widths that carrier supports."
In simple words yes It should work with no problems. However It depends on band widths your carrier supports.
About software updates you will receive everything. Don't worry
jason.antao said:
Hi, i have bought unlocked galaxy s23 ultra from usa. And now im in india. Will i still get the software updates since my phone is from usa?
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You may have to change the CSC to India for everything to work nicely.
TheMystic said:
You may have to change the CSC to India for everything to work nicely.
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Impossible...as the firmware only carries CSCs of the US. U and U1....
TheMystic said:
You may have to change the CSC to India for everything to work nicely.
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But even if i don't change th csc, i should normally get the updats from us
jason.antao said:
But even if i don't change th csc, i should normally get the updats from us
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Depends....every carrier releases at different times. If you want to stay updated the fastest. Then download and flash who ever comes first then change the CSC to your preference.
Klaudas said:
"Factory Unlocked Phones are not made for a specific carrier thus are unlocked out the factory. These phones can be used on ANY GSM carrier as long as the phone carriers the band widths that carrier supports."
In simple words yes It should work with no problems. However It depends on band widths your carrier supports.
About software updates you will receive everything. Don't worry
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What if i factory reset my phone and than insert sim card from my country?
jason.antao said:
What if i factory reset my phone and than insert sim card from my country?
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It should work without factory reset
jason.antao said:
Hi, i have bought unlocked galaxy s23 ultra from usa. And now im in india. Will i still get the software updates since my phone is from usa?
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Yes, You will get update when curruntly set CSC gets update. (You can check from Settings - about phone - Software Info)
Though If your device is S918U/U1 may some network features won't work expected, specifically Jio.
Klaudas said:
It should work without factory reset
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Now the sim is working fine. Only thing i want to change csc
jason.antao said:
But even if i don't change th csc, i should normally get the updats from us
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Getting updates should not be a problem. Some things may not work unless you change the CSC.
Klaudas said:
It should work without factory reset
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My phone from another region was not reading the SIM card. Once I changed the CSC, it did.
wr3cckl3ss1 said:
Impossible...as the firmware only carries CSCs of the US. U and U1....
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Not sure about now, but few years back I changed the CSC of my device to make it detect the SIM card. It wasn't from the USA though.
The option you're referring to is now housed in Preconfig.
MPS CODE.
Enable it....to prevent your CSC from changing over when you put in any sim card. Disable it and it will always change.
wr3cckl3ss1 said:
The option you're referring to is now housed in Preconfig.
MPS CODE.
Enable it....to prevent your CSC from changing over when you put in any sim card. Disable it and it will always change.
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I tried to get this menu using this code on dialer app *#272*IMEI# . But it says invalid
I too got s23 ultra from USA and I'm using in India. We will get regular updates don't worry. Today morning I got may month's security update.
jason.antao said:
Hi, i have bought unlocked galaxy s23 ultra from usa. And now im in india. Will i still get the software updates since my phone is from usa?
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You can't change csc to INS, unless rooted.
jason.antao said:
Now the sim is working fine. Only thing i want to change csc
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