Hi all,
I've searched youtube and google on how to change carrier firmwares for the S8/S8+/N8, and I've found 1 or 2 guides, however they're very confusing to me.
Can anyone explain to me like I'm five years old? [ELI5]
1) I have the Note7 FE firmware downloaded for my current phone carrier (KT)
2) I have the Note8 firmware downloaded for MY ACTUAL carrier (LGU+)
3) I have the latest ODIN downloaded, and only know how to flash stock firmware
I've heard you can use the AP/BL files from 2), but for the CSC file, I have to do something using Odin and the CSC file from 1)? What are the exact steps? Please explain each step as simply as you can.
Appreciate the help!
-JC
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I would appreciate it if someone could shed some light on splitting a single package ROM into 3 parts and vice versa. The reason I want to do this is because I want to keep the Modem and CSC of the UK ROM but want the software of a 2.3.6 ROM which does not have the XEU CSC. I have done 2 days of searching and researching without any luck.
I have also looked for the alternative of the latest 2.3.6 Gingerbread Firmware in 3 parts to flash in Odin with no luck whatsoever. Therefore, being able to split a file will help me hours of wasted searching with no results. This information does not seem to be available anywhere and I am pretty sure it would help others. I have also tried ROM Packager but I do not think that it is compatible with the s5830 or the Firmwares available at SamMobile. Thanks in advanced.
Flash the XEU csc after flashing your desired firmware?
In order to do this I still need to split my existing ROM to get the CSC and modem files out right?
Can anyone tell me where I can find a list of different CSC or Modem to download. I did see a CSC thread somewhere here on this forum but can't seem to find it through the search. Please if anyone knows, can you please post me the link to that thread. Thanks
Hi Everyone,
Several questions for you. I have a Galaxy SIII i9300 and I'm
New to Android here, although I have had a few years with WM phones, this is all new to me. Been reading , reading and learning.
I would deeply appreciate it if someone would help me with these questions:
1.) Can someone please tell me where I can find what my alpha 3-digit country code is? (the codes as listed on SamMobile site) I already know about using *#1234# to find AP, PDA and CSC but not where to get these country codes.
2.) Where can I dl my country code's Stock firmware for backup? I've searched XDA forums but all that I've been able to find is Singapore Stock ROMs in the XDA forum. My particuliar stock ROM has an updated date of Jan 14, 2013, maybe this Stock ROM isn't available yet?
3.) If I dl the SamMobile firmware for my country code will it be compatable with the XDA forum's instructions for Newbys? (so that I can flash back my stock Rom either with SamMobile's Stock dl's or XDA's Stock ROMs? ), in other words is there a difference between flashing SamMobile's Stock ROMS and XDA member's posted Stock ROMs?
4.) Can I use ANY odin3 version or are the different versions that are ROM-specific? Will any Odin3 versions work equally well with any ROMs?
Any finally Thank You!, to all of you for your dedication and support and most importantly your help. - MobiManiacs
1. That's what CSC is
2. sammobile
3. yes
4. firmware IS a ROM, it'll replace the current one
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Glebun said:
1. That's what CSC is
2. sammobile
3. yes
4. firmware IS a ROM, it'll replace the current one
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Thank You for your response Glebun. I can't see your Thank You Button to hit as I have a piece of software running in the background that was designed to strip-out some of the html coding on all web-sites and I'm not certain that it can be temporarily turned off at this point. I will work on it. So I will have to say Thank you this way then.
I think i figured out some of my own questions, such as the first one, and I believe that I can find this answer by *#272* IMEI#. I would think it can only be found if my phone is rooted, as I tried on a Stock non-rooted phone and doesn't work.
On my question 2.) When I use SamMobile Stock ROM there are 2 files in the package, do I need the SS_ DL.dll file AND the tar file for Odin?
On my question 3.) So what you are saying then is that there is no difference if I use SamMobile's Stock ROM or the same CSC ROM posted by a XDA member? SamMobile ROM and XDA posted ROM are the same then?
On my question 4.) So can I use ANY version of Odin3?. There are many versions of Odin3 available.
Again,
Thanks
MobiManiacs said:
Thank You for your response Glebun. I can't see your Thank You Button to hit as I have a piece of software running in the background that was designed to strip-out some of the html coding on all web-sites and I'm not certain that it can be temporarily turned off at this point. I will work on it. So I will have to say Thank you this way then.
I think i figured out some of my own questions, such as the first one, and I believe that I can find this answer by *#272* IMEI#. I would think it can only be found if my phone is rooted, as I tried on a Stock non-rooted phone and doesn't work.
On my question 2.) When I use SamMobile Stock ROM there are 2 files in the package, do I need the SS_ DL.dll file AND the tar file for Odin?
On my question 3.) So what you are saying then is that there is no difference if I use SamMobile's Stock ROM or the same CSC ROM posted by a XDA member? SamMobile ROM and XDA posted ROM are the same then?
On my question 4.) So can I use ANY version of Odin3?. There are many versions of Odin3 available.
Again,
Thanks
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2) You need the .tar file to flash via Odin
3) There is no difference, if it is the original ROM, nevertheless some original ROMs here on XDA are for instance pre-rooted, the thread should tell you anyway
4) I guess the newest version should work? Have a look in the Odin How-To threads
How Do You Now Get The Country Code Now That It's Blocked?
chrismast said:
2) You need the .tar file to flash via Odin
3) There is no difference, if it is the original ROM, nevertheless some original ROMs here on XDA are for instance pre-rooted, the thread should tell you anyway
4) I guess the newest version should work? Have a look in the Odin How-To threads
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I appreciate your clarification Chrismast.
I read somewhere that the *#272*IMEI# has been blocked by Samsung on the latest firmware updates. Can anyone confirm this? If this is true then how can we know the 3-digit alpha country code of our current stock ROM? Is there a fix or safe file to apply, or maybe another method?
So any luck on this one. I have searched all over and still can't find an answer. Did you ever figure out how to find the country code. Here in South Africa there are three options. South Africa - XFA, South Africa - XFE and South Africa - XFV. Would be awesome to know where to find the code for my phone.
Did you try to dial *#1234#?
It works on my i9305....
That gives me all other info but not the 3 digit code after the country.
Anyway seems I answered my own question. Decided to install kies. Something I have almost never used. Seems when you install KIES and connect your device it gives you all the info and the 3 digit code you see after the country on Sammobile.
Hi,
I am trying to flash my SM-G935A AT&T S7 Edge (not carrier unlocked) with the new SM-G935U firmware (G935UUES4CRG3/G935UOYM4CRG3/G935UUES4CRG3/G935UUES4CRG3) that I dowloaded for my US AT&T S7 Edge. I upgraded my S7 Edge to the latest Oreo firmware via OTA around a month ago.
I used SamFirm to download the image to flash. Anyhow, even though I put every file into its respective category on Odin 3.13.1, I get an "SHA256" mismatch error. I've seen some instruction that say to only add the AP file onto Odin and others say to use the prince cosmey version of Odin. What could be the problem? Does the phone need to be carrier unlocked? Is my firmware too new or of the same version? Do I need to use the prince cosmey version? Is it not possible to flash the g935u firmware onto a g935a phone? Should I use another download source? Should I use the slightly older G2 firmware? Anything else I should consider?
Also, I noticed that I could not download firmware for the SM-G935A using the ATT code with SamFirm? Any reason as to why?
I realize that there are many other threads that touch upon this problem but they are either with a different edition of the phone, firmware version or some other variant. I'm posting a new thread because I want to be as thorough as possible and make sure not to brick my phone by receiving safe advice before moving forward. Thank you for your time!
Below are the SamFirm download details:
SamFirm v0.3.6.0
Checking firmware for SM-G935U/ATT/G935UUES4CRG3/G935UOYM4CRG3/G935UUES4CRG3/G935UUES4CRG3
Model: SM-G935U
Version: G935UUES4CRG3/G935UOYM4CRG3/G935UUES4CRG3/G935UUES4CRG3
OS: Oreo(Android 8.0.0)
Filename: SM-G935U_2_20180802135240_rnnvd1mwvs_fac.zip.enc4
Size: 3125412480 bytes
LogicValue: ympm9uc708lgw7kk
Hi,
I'm able to flash the Canadian A52 5G SM-526W with the stock firmware successfully using Odin both the complete firmware and just the CSC.
I tried to flash with SM-A526B, SM-A525M, SM-A525F unsuccessfully, it fails every time for the complete firmware or just the CSC.
Can anyone direct me to which firmware I can flash to this phone to activate the built in call recorder?
Thanks!
Indian/INS firmware should likely have it, but don't flash A525 firmware on the A526, you'll have problems.
I did try flashing with the A525 firmware but it just fails.
How can I use the Indian/INS firmware to add call recording to my phone? I tried to use just the CSC file with Odin from A525 firmware and that failed too.
You could try using the XSG (United Emirates Arab) firmware. I have it on my J7 Pro and it has the call recording function, not sure if it is the same for the A52 5G.
I'd suggest you flash the original firmware that came with your device first, then only flashing the CSC from the XSG firmware to see if you get call recording.
And use Frija to get the firmware, just go into its settings and turn on "Binary Nature" option for it to download the 5 part firmware instead of the 1 part firmware.
Sorry my bad, I didn't know there was a SM-A526W for the Canadian market only. I was thinking that your's was a SM-A526B, which is the international version. I don't know if the A526W will accept the A526B firmware, it might work or it might brick your phone.
Thanks for the help, it wouldn't accept the CSC from the SM-A526B firmware or the entire firmware already tried that. Any other suggestion?
Then no, you're pretty much stuck. I don't know whether any of the other Canadian firmwares have call recording enabled.
None of the Canadian firmware's have call recording and I have tried a number of different CSC using the *#272*IMEI# method which are available in the firmware. Guess its a no go
ashraftheboss said:
Sorry my bad, I didn't know there was a SM-A526W for the Canadian market only. I was thinking that your's was a SM-A526B, which is the international version. I don't know if the A526W will accept the A526B firmware, it might work or it might brick your phone.
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W models can typically only flash W U and U1 firmware
It will only flash W firmware which I have done several times, but it will not flash U firmware or even U firmware CSC file
a52recording said:
It will only flash W firmware which I have done several times, but it will not flash U firmware or even U firmware CSC file
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maybe if you posted the error you receive in patched odinas wellas the error it shows on device screen when it fails then we can help u
for example, if it gives a sha hash error or something its bcuz u arent using modified odin which is needed to flash u or u firmware to your w model and if it gives some error like sw rev check fail its because youre trying to downgrade and need a firmware with the same rev
Here are the pictures I blocked out the DID number
Was looking through the forums and would using a Thailand SIM change the CSC so I could have call recording?
a52recording said:
Was looking through the forums and would using a Thailand SIM change the CSC so I could have call recording?
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Your SIM card does not set or change CSC.
I was reading this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/a52s-change-csc-by-factory-reseting-with-a-sim.4360199/
Could I try the same?
I have been unable to detect the CSC of my Tab S3 LDU before flashing it. There's nothing in Software information or Discovery and the DRParser doesn't respond to the *#1234# code at all.
I have a SM-T820 LDU which still runs Android 7.0 and I'd like to flash it to Samsung's Android 9 firmware for this model, but I don't want to brick my device.
1) Is it safe to flash a new firmware if its CSC and geographic region is different than the current one? (Flashing a UK firmware over a German one, for example.)
2) If this is asking for trouble, what way might I figure out the CSC of my current firmware other than the methods listed above?