Hi All - I bought a S6 Edge which was from Vodafone UK and I am using it on EE network. Unfortunately it's missing 1 thing, Wifi calling option. So question is, can I flash a generic or EE firmware using kies/odin without rooting/unlocking bootloader and potentially avoiding warranty?
When I say avoid warranty i mean having the option to go back. I understand that Knox triggers something when phone is modified? I have no interest in root.
Model number
SM-G925F
Baseband
G925FXXU1AOCW
Build number
LRXXG.G925FXXU1AOCZ
CSC
G925FVFG1AOC4
Saw this on sammobile
Thanks in advance.
Yes you can. It's the first thing I did when I received my phone from Three. I got the unbranded Samsung BTU firmware from Sammobile and flashed via Odin. You do not need root and it will not trip knox because it's official firmware. The warranty status will remain intact.
Highspeed123 said:
Yes you can. It's the first thing I did when I received my phone from Three. I got the unbranded Samsung BTU firmware from Sammobile and flashed via Odin. You do not need root and it will not trip knox because it's official firmware. The warranty status will remain intact.
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Buddy! you have made me happy!!!!
can I just follow this?
http://nasirtech.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/update-g925fxxu1aocz-android-502.html
Ronaldo_9 said:
Buddy! you have made me happy!!!!
can I just follow this?
http://nasirtech.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/update-g925fxxu1aocz-android-502.html
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Yes that guide looks fine, I only ever use the Odin method myself. I also used Odin3 v3.10.6 rather than the v3.9 listed in the guide but I doubt it would make much difference. Just be sure to follow the steps exactly. No problem bro.
Highspeed123 said:
Yes that guide looks fine, I only ever use the Odin method myself. I also used Odin3 v3.10.6 rather than the v3.9 listed in the guide but I doubt it would make much difference. Just be sure to follow the steps exactly. No problem bro.
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Cheers, one last thing, will this give you OTA updates?
Yes, you won't be modifying the firmware. As long as you don't flash a custom rom/kernel or root your S6 you'll keep the warranty and get OTA updates. I even think that using the unbranded BTU firmware will get the updates faster because there is no waiting for the network to add extra bloat or a boot animation/image etc. You will probably need the EE firmware for WiFi calling though....I don't know about that.
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thanks, all converted
the wifi calling is on EE firmware but I think I can live without it for now
Highspeed123 said:
Yes, you won't be modifying the firmware. As long as you don't flash a custom rom/kernel or root your S6 you'll keep the warranty and get OTA updates. I even think that using the unbranded BTU firmware will get the updates faster because there is no waiting for the network to add extra bloat or a boot animation/image etc. You will probably need the EE firmware for WiFi calling though....I don't know about that.
Sent from my SM-G925F
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Gather flashing BTU will not sim unlock the device also has anyone received and ota's since flashing BTU?
Garner said:
Gather flashing BTU will not sim unlock the device also has anyone received and ota's since flashing BTU?
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This is one of the best that work guides to debrand
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/04/Ho...al-Firmware-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-S6-Edge.html
I have a Vodafone Germany Galaxy S6 Edge (G925F) and my phone already received a new OTA the very first day I setup the phone. The current firmware my phone is running is the "ODG" one.
I have noticed that the UK / Europe Model (XEU) has the latest firmware "OE3"
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/46968/G925FXXU1AOE3_G925FOXA1AOE3_XEU/
I checked at Sammobile forums they informed that as long as my Vodafone Germany Galaxy S6 Edge is unlocked I can flash the "XEU firmware".
Here is what they found from the XEU firmware:
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<SW-Configuration>
<MobileData>
<PublicName>SM-G925F</PublicName>
</MobileData>
<CustomerDataSet>
<CSCName>G925FOXA</CSCName>
<CSCVersion>1AOE3</CSCVersion>
<NbCustomer>9</NbCustomer>
<CustomerData src="/Customer/CPW/customer.xml" /> - United Kingdom (Carphone Warehouse)
<CustomerData src="/Customer/DBT/customer.xml" /> - Germany (Telekom.de,Vodafone.de,E-Plus,o2-de)
<CustomerData src="/Customer/ITV/customer.xml" /> - Italy (TIM,Vodafone,WIND,H3G, Fastweb)
<CustomerData src="/Customer/KOR/customer.xml" /> - Korea (Gumi,Suwon)
<CustomerData src="/Customer/XEO/customer.xml" /> - Poland (Plus,T-Mobile,Heyah,Orange,Play cyfrowy Polsat)
<CustomerData src="/Customer/XEF/customer.xml" /> - France (Orange,SFR,BOUYGTEL,FREE)
<CustomerData src="/Customer/BTU/customer.xml" /> - UK & IRE (O2,Orange,LIFE Mobile,EE/T-Mobile,Virgin,Vodafone,BT Mobile,H3G,Asda,Meteor,Tesco Mobile Ireland,Talkmobile,TalkTalk)
<CustomerData src="/Customer/NEE/customer.xml" /> - Nordic (Halebop, Aina,Spring,Telenor,NetCom,Mobile Norway,Tele2 No,DNA,Elisa,FIN SONERA,Saunalahti,Telia,DK TDC,CallMe & DLG,Telenor,Telmore,Tele2comviq,3,Nova,Vodafone Iceland,Siminn,Tele reenland,Ventelo)
<CustomerData src="/Customer/XEU/customer.xml" /> - United Kingdom (O2,Orange,T-Mobile,Virgin,Vodafone,TESCO,BT Mobile,H3G,Asda,Meteor,Tesco Mobile Ireland,Talk Mobile)
</CustomerDataSet>
</SW-Configuration>
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I believe you can also flash the same firmware for your VOdafone UK model.
It is a new firmware compared to the one available for the BTU model.
I am just wondering if I do flash the firmware through Odin, will I loose all the data (Videos, Photos and MP3) which I have stored in my phone?
Hi all
I tried this using the instructions in the link above and with the latest unbranded UK firmware from sammobile but keep getting a fail about 1/4 of the way in.
I'm trying to flash over EE firmware on a carrier locked phone.
Any ideas?!
Gooner4_1998 said:
Hi all
I tried this using the instructions in the link above and with the latest unbranded UK firmware from sammobile but keep getting a fail about 1/4 of the way in.
I'm trying to flash over EE firmware on a carrier locked phone.
Any ideas?!
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You can't flash any other firmware if your phone is carrier locked.
If you got to this forum you will see that I had posted a similar question and the answer I got was if the phone is unlocked you can flash firmwares from other models in the region.
http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26878
MCube74 said:
You can't flash any other firmware if your phone is career unlocked.
If you got to this forum you will see that I had posted a similar question and the answer I got was if the phone is unlocked you can flash firmwares from other models in the region.
http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26878
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Ok, thanks.
I had thought this was possible as I read a post elsewhere that someone on EE had done it. Can't find the post now though to ask a question!
Hello all,
I flashed the T-Mobile firmware for my SG-965U1 from Sammobile. I'd like to go back to the stock firmware for it, but am unsure which one of the listed firmwares is for it. Is it the USC (not sure if that means unbranded or US Cellular), or something else?
Thank you.
tobehuman said:
Hello all,
I flashed the T-Mobile firmware for my SG-965U1 from Sammobile. I'd like to go back to the stock firmware for it, but am unsure which one of the listed firmwares is for it. Is it the USC (not sure if that means unbranded or US Cellular), or something else?
Thank you.
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Well, technically XAA is what it came with. I don't think it matters anyway. I have no idea why they post all those different U1 firmwares. Same with U for that matter. Anyway, if you grab the SamFirm tool, that's faster anyway. Put in SM-G965U1 for model, and XAA for region. You'll be done in no time.
I flashed my verizon with firmware S G965U1 that downloaded it from this forum. Forgive my ignorance but I have to ask this, I can flash my u1 with an AIO version of Argentina downloaded from samobile. Thank you very much, and sorry if it is not the right thread to ask this question.
Hi,
I have a Samsung S9+ Unlocked (MXO) Is possible to change the CSC code in order to get updated quickly? It is still on September update.
Check at https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G9650/MXO/ here you can select the CSC you want and check which CSC got more recent update, but it seems mostly all are on same page/patch...
But changing CSC may result in some extra problems mainly warranty, VOLTE and SPay and all..
Since your seems not snapdragon you may have more options in hand..
But think before changing CSC as if you opted samsung they u have already taken decision to bare slow stream of updates.... and oreo is not yet near so why in hurry...
jc8bit said:
Hi,
I have a Samsung S9+ Unlocked (MXO) Is possible to change the CSC code in order to get updated quickly? It is still on September update.
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Flash mxo unbranded, but if your carrier is Telcel you'l lose volte. And I think there isn't way to get back
MXO is the unbranded CSC on México, Im guessing flash some CSC from USA. Will it be OK?
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Hello Everyone,
I have Samsung galaxy S9 SM-G965U1 (Sprint Unlocked variant currenty running on 8.0 Oreo Build.
Its USA Region model but currently being used in Pakistan, I believe thats why I am not getting new One UI update.
Now I want to install the One UI 9.0 Update manually via Odin but I don't know which version to install.
It is currently running on G965U1UEU3ARG7 build, when I checked with Smart Switch it was showing "Software is up to date RG7(XAA)". As per my knowledge I should search Sm-g965u1 on SamMobile and then select Unknown (XAA) in country for the right version of One UI build but I am not sure.
I would appreciate if you guys please check CSC and frimware details and suggest the right version for my Galaxy s9 Plus.
AP: G965U1UEU3ARG7
CP: G965USQU3ARG2
CSC: G965U1OYM3ARG7
THANKS,
I recommend the(XAA)
USE ODIN PATCH B3 TO UPDATE
Superglobo said:
I recommend the(XAA)
USE ODIN PATCH B3 TO UPDATE
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Thanks for the response, but in XAA too there are 3-4 frimware, which one should I install considering my device current CSC and Frimware version.
Thanks,
Sajjad69 said:
Thanks for the response, but in XAA too there are 3-4 frimware, which one should I install considering my device current CSC and Frimware version.
Thanks,
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If your using a Sprint phone that is unlocked you can choose the newest one under the Sprint (SPR) filter or the XAA filter. In either case CSD4 is the latest version released
If you look at the firmware using the links below (XAA and SPR filter) the CSC entry you listed s always gonna start along the lines of G965U1OYM for the G965U1 phone. The number after the letter M is going to represent the bootloader version, and that increases to a higher number over time. The final 4 characters are going to be related to the android version.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965U1/SPR/
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965U1/XAA/
scottusa2008 said:
If your using a Sprint phone that is unlocked you can choose the newest one under the Sprint (SPR) filter or the XAA filter. In either case CSD4 is the latest version released
If you look at the firmware using the links below (XAA and SPR filter) the CSC entry you listed s always gonna start along the lines of G965U1OYM for the G965U1 phone. The number after the letter M is going to represent the bootloader version, and that increases to a higher number over time. The final 4 characters are going to be related to the android version.
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Thanks for the detailed response, I really appreciate it. Since, RG7 (XAA) is already installed as per Smart Switch then I will go with the following; I believe it would work just fine with my Ufone network in Pakistan?
Model SM-G965U1
Model name Galaxy S9+
Country Unknown (XAA)
Version Android 9
Changelist 15611914
Build date Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:29:40 +0000
Security Patch Level 2019-04-01
Product code XAA
PDA G965U1UES4CSD4
CSC G965U1OYM4CSD4
Also, please suggest the right ODIN version to install this firmware, would appreciate if you please share the link to the right version of ODIN for my Galaxy S9+ SM-G965U1 for Android 9 update (G965U1UES4CSD4 ).
Thanks!
I have Samsung galaxy S9+ SM-G965U1 too, but got the pie update even though i live in srilanka, but i dont know its sprint or verizon though, anyways just use the latest odin version to flash
vinura kithmal said:
I have Samsung galaxy S9+ SM-G965U1 too, but got the pie update even though i live in srilanka, but i dont know its sprint or verizon though, anyways just use the latest odin version to flash
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Thanks! I am going to install latest G965U1UES4CSD4 (XAA) update for Galaxy S9+ SM-G965U1 using Odin v3.13.3. Will share the results after the update. Wish me luck! :fingers-crossed:
Hello,
I have a S23 Ultra ( SM-S918U) - USA model with at&t boot logo and I'm using it in Romania, Europe. So far so good except a few settings specific (maybe) to usa firmware: the missing data icon on notification list, missing network mode ( I can't manually switch from 5g to 4g).
1. Can I flash an europe firmware from sammobile via odin (SM-S918B - I think) over the usa firmware ?
2. Will I lose e-sim doing the above ?
3. What are the disadvantages of doing the above ? I read somewhere about high battery consumption
Also, on Sammobile there is no RO firmware. What firmware should i pick ? This one ?
Download Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra SM-S918B EUX Europe S918BXXS1AWD1 firmware
Fast download latest Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra firmware SM-S918B from Europe with S918BXXS1AWD1 and Android version 13
www.sammobile.com
Thank you !
marioos2010 said:
Hello,
I have a S23 Ultra ( SM-S918U) - USA model with at&t boot logo and I'm using it in Romania, Europe. So far so good except a few settings specific (maybe) to usa firmware: the missing data icon on notification list, missing network mode ( I can't manually switch from 5g to 4g).
1. Can I flash an europe firmware from sammobile via odin (SM-S918B - I think) over the usa firmware ?
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Absolutely not. If you try to flash the BL and CP files from a different device variant, you risk a permanent brick.
marioos2010 said:
2. Will I lose e-sim doing the above ?
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Since the phone would be bricked, yes
marioos2010 said:
3. What are the disadvantages of doing the above ? I read somewhere about high battery consumption
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Again, you could brick your phone.
The best thing to do is use multi-CSC U1 firmware, such as OXM. This probably won't be necessary though as the US firmwares typically overlap with many other CSCs.
Flash S918U1 XAA CSC using patched odin. You can't flash S918B firmware on it, odin will fail right before it flashes anything. Use HOME_CSC to preserve data and eSIM.
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