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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.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
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?
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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
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.
Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk
YOU CAN FIND THE FULL G930AUCU8CSA3 FIRMWARE HERE:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g930a-oreo-8-0-stock-att-odin-files-t3869871
G930AUCU4CRE4 to G930AUCS4CRG5:
Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MoJ0be2exLMoji2ZURR6tbEiHCqWSszG/view
G930AUCS4CRG5 to G930AUCU4CRI2:
Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fdrcy4m49Qtl-__dUE0Etuqmyn8UhYbe/view
G930AUCU4CRI2 to G930AUCS8CRJ2
Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bhVx5Rt_CTXmG5YQrY5azS10RO3lWj1r/view
G930AUCS8CRJ2 to G930AUCS8CRK1
Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lepPXVZIiZM4i_VMOUOvDvVHvGY4ifwv/view
G930AUCS8CRK1 to G930AUCS8CRL1
Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CUJOVWnDsk3LL378vxLO0vp8y3AdQjmr/view
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G930aucu4cri2
friend you have the security patch of August 1 the new update its version is G930AUCU4CRI2 weighs between 456MB or 472MB
Juliowwwe said:
friend you have the security patch of August 1 the new update its version is G930AUCU4CRI2 weighs between 456MB or 472MB
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Link is UP
thank you very much
thank you very much
New October update is UP
Hello,
How to install these updates ?
I've succeed to install the 8.0 update with ODIN and with 4 files : AP & BL & CP & CSC.
But here there is no such files into the updates you uploaded.
lahlah said:
Hello,
How to install these updates ?
I've succeed to install the 8.0 update with ODIN and with 4 files : AP & BL & CP & CSC.
But here there is no such files into the updates you uploaded.
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1.) Turn off the phone. Hold down Volume Up + Home + Power until you see a little Android guy. It will say Applying System Update or something like that possibly, and just let it do it's thing until a menu comes up.
2.) Select "Apply update from ADB". You can scroll using the volume buttons and select using the power button.
3.) Make sure you have ADB and the proper drivers installed on your PC:
http://dl.adbdriver.com/upload/adbdriver.zip
4.)Put the firmware in the ADB folder. You can rename it to anything easy to remember like "FIRMWARE".
5.) In the ADB folder, hold SHIFT + right mouse click and choose "Open command window here". Then type the command "adb sideload FIRMWARE" (where FIRMWARE is how you named your file).
6.) Wait patiently.
7.) The phone will reboot and will hang at AT&T logo. This can take another 10 minutes, just wait until it's done
Ok, so I'm a novice at best on flashing with Odin... just flashed my AT&T S7 for the second time today, loading the SM-G930U version of Oreo (G930UUEU8CRJ2).
My understanding is that the 8 in the firmware version (G930UUEU8CRJ2) indicates that it is bootloader v. 8. I also understand that once you update the bootloader, it is impossible to downgrade it... So when I realized I couldnt enable Wifi calling on SM-G930U firmwares I thought I would flash back to the AT&T firmware, and then debloat it to improve the performance. But i cant find an SM-G930A Oreo Rom with BL v. 8.
I thought this one might be, but the 3 files seem to be independant of each other, and the 3rd file that lloked like it might be BL8, is less than 50MB...
So Im hoping you can provide some guidance, and im hoping i didnt shoot myself in the foot with this SM-G930U firmware.
Thank you
Sam
samhnky said:
Ok, so I'm a novice at best on flashing with Odin... just flashed my AT&T S7 for the second time today, loading the SM-G930U version of Oreo (G930UUEU8CRJ2).
My understanding is that the 8 in the firmware version (G930UUEU8CRJ2) indicates that it is bootloader v. 8. I also understand that once you update the bootloader, it is impossible to downgrade it... So when I realized I couldnt enable Wifi calling on SM-G930U firmwares I thought I would flash back to the AT&T firmware, and then debloat it to improve the performance. But i cant find an SM-G930A Oreo Rom with BL v. 8.
I thought this one might be, but the 3 files seem to be independant of each other, and the 3rd file that lloked like it might be BL8, is less than 50MB...
So Im hoping you can provide some guidance, and im hoping i didnt shoot myself in the foot with this SM-G930U firmware.
Thank you
Sam
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The bootloader binary was updated to 8. After you flash this you'll be stuck on Oreo.
Full firmware for G930A G930AUCS8CRJ2 will be uploaded later today.
stek-kravari said:
The bootloader binary was updated to 8. After you flash this you'll be stuck on Oreo.
Full firmware for G930A G930AUCS8CRJ2 will be uploaded later today.
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Awesome! Thank you, thank you!
I actually really like Oreo, just trying to get Oreo and WiFi calling working on my phone (My Office at work fights all day for 1 bar of cell signal), I had hoped that WiFi calling worked in the SM-G930U variant since everyone talked about it running so much better, but alas, it still doesn't support WiFi Calling (Stupid me for thinking it might have had support added recently).
Thank you again
(My Wife is sure to get upset with me once again working on my phone again today... whoops)
Thanks , G930AUCS8CRJ2 is working fine so far. Do you mind sharing how you go about 'converting' a set of ODIN files to a flashable adb zip? Do you just unextract every single archive in the .md5 files? and then zip it all up? And would rooting to G930AUCU4CRI2 brick my phone now that I am on CRJ2? My bad for all of the questions.
bnn0 said:
Thanks , G930AUCS8CRJ2 is working fine so far. Do you mind sharing how you go about 'converting' a set of ODIN files to a flashable adb zip? Do you just unextract every single archive in the .md5 files? and then zip it all up? And would rooting to G930AUCU4CRI2 brick my phone now that I am on CRJ2? My bad for all of the questions.
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You mean about G930AUCS8CRJ2 sideload with adb? Im just pulling the update from AT&T servers and uploading it here. I don't know how to make sideload zip. And for the rooting part I don't know if its possible now because the bootloader binary was updated to 8, try to search here on xda and see if you can find root methods for this firmware
new update, check first post
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I can ask you a question? please. My baseband is SMG930AUCU4CRE4 can i update to G930AUCS8CRK1? :/
Maury Yarik said:
I can ask you a question? please. My baseband is SMG930AUCU4CRE4 can i update to G930AUCS8CRK1? :/
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First you need to install this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g930a-oreo-8-0-stock-att-odin-files-t3869871 (G930AUCS8CRJ2)
Then you need to go from G930AUCS8CRJ2 to G930AUCS8CRK1, G930AUCS8CRK1 to G930AUCS8CRL1 and you will have the latest update.
I actually have a S7 G930A. Rooted before, not rooted now.. Is there a way to do any of these updates without hooking up to a PC? I actually have no charge port functions and can only use wireless charger to charge the phone till i get the port fixed someday to do these features. I am on Android 8.0 oreo that i installed to sd card and updated from there like a year ago? Is that possible to do? Use SD card update.. Or. Would love to root the phone again, but cent seem to find a one click root app that will work with this phone..
Josh
Josh13400 said:
I actually have a S7 G930A. Rooted before, not rooted now.. Is there a way to do any of these updates without hooking up to a PC? I actually have no charge port functions and can only use wireless charger to charge the phone till i get the port fixed someday to do these features. I am on Android 8.0 oreo that i installed to sd card and updated from there like a year ago? Is that possible to do? Use SD card update.. Or. Would love to root the phone again, but cent seem to find a one click root app that will work with this phone..
Josh
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Yes, you can update your phone without pc, just download the update you need from your phone, put the update in your sd card, go to recovery and select the option "Apply update from SD card"
stek-kravari said:
Yes, you can update your phone without pc, just download the update you need from your phone, put the update in your sd card, go to recovery and select the option "Apply update from SD card"
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I was thinking something like that was possible. I have baseband version G930AUCU4CRB5 Android 8.0.0 on the AT&T Gal S7 as mentioned, I never saw any updates from this version to go up to a newer version or get into regular updates from OTA. 2 issues I would like to also fixed, that came with the manual update to 8.0 oreo on my phone was the HR heart rate sensor on the back by your flash(red LED) always goes off.. And have tried to go to Samsung health and do some settings to turn it off, but seems to show back up eventually. Also, the issue of not having a working LED indicator, works fine when the phone is POWERED off. and charges. But in OS, it won't work, screen off or on bc of the update. If anyone knows how those issues could be fixed and if there is a possible newer update from my baseband mentioned below. And thanks for the response.
HI, Help needed
Hi,
I wanted to check if it is possible to flash the latest Oreo firmware you have here for downloading dirrectly to my samsung s7 that is currently running on 7.0? Current BaseBand is G930AUCU4BQK2
Basically what happened was that i lost all my contacts on my phone, I ended up download Dr.Phone to my laptop, which i used to try and recover my numbers. What i didnt know was that dr.phone rooted my device which has caused me nothing but headaches.
I now want to flash my phone and get updated to oreo and have my phone working normally again. Since dr.phone did whatever it did to my phone I lost use of my finger print scanner, had to disable samsung health as it kept trying to open on its own, my phone is lagging and freezing constantly..
I just want my phone to be normal again and unrooted and updated.
Lastly my phone is an AT&T device, that i bought second hand in Dubai, if i flash stock firmware is it going to carrier lock my device to AT&T again?
Any advice and help with this matter would be greatly appreciated.
For those who aren't already aware, N970U is the model number of all of the US carrier versions of the Note 10. The N970U1 is the model number of the same device, but sold by Samsung SIM unlocked and with no carrier bloatware. Firmware is 100% interchangeable among these models: any U or U1 firmware version can be flashed to any U or U1 device at any time, assuming that you're not trying to downgrade the bootloader. A "U to U" or "U1 to U1" flash does not require a factory reset, but changing from one firmware to the other will require one. Also, U firmware is identical for the 4 base files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) for each individual build, no matter which carrier it comes from. So if you download 2 different carrier versions of the exact same build, the 4 base files will be identical. Where the firmware differs is in the USERDATA file - that's where the carrier bloatware and customizations reside.
This is not a "beginner's guide to Odin flashing" type post/thread, so I won't list basic, step-by-step instructions. My threads are geared towards those who already know what they're doing. If you're new to manually flashing Samsung firmware, I recommend you consult one of the "beginner's" posts/threads - there are tons of them here on XDA.
Happy flashing!
U firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=297977
U1 firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=297978
NOTES:
- DON'T QUOTE THE OP WHEN YOU REPLY, kthx
- I have an identical thread for the Note 10+
- My zips are compressed extra small for space and bandwidth savings. The default Windows extractor can't handle it, so you'll need a 3rd party tool like 7zip, WinRAR, etc
- My naming method for folders on AFH is: build - bootloader - Android version
So "SAT - 1 - 9.0" means the full build number ends in SAT, it's bootloader version 1, and it's Android 9.0. When bootloader and Android versions increment, the first build to have those changes will have its folder notated appropriately.
- HOME CSC file keeps data intact; using the other CSC will wipe data. Flashing USERDATA will also wipe data
- I know AFH servers/mirrors can be wonky sometimes, so if you want to download the latest version of whatever firmware you're seeking yourself, you can do so via SamFirm or Frija (plenty of links and threads here on XDA). I pay for a subscription to a site that gets beta builds and also gets the official releases (usually) before they hit SamFirm, so that's where my files come from. However, I don't have unlimited bandwidth on the site, and it's also quite time consuming to download the files, zip them up, and upload them to AFH. And, I do threads like this for every single Sx and Note x model - so I won't be uploading every single update version. The only full builds that I upload are ones where I get access to a new bootloader and/or Android version early, before they hit SamFirm.
- You can get USERDATAs from SamFirm for everything but AT&T and Cricket- those files will never be on SamFirm. So I'll try to always upload at least one USERDATA per bootloader increment for those carriers, and I'll also upload any full builds if AT&T is the only carrier to get that specific build, because you won't be able to find the files anywhere else.
- For USERDATAS (all the others are self explanatory):
AIO = Cricket
CCT = Xfinity Mobile (Comcast)
CHA - Spectrum Mobile (Charter)
TMK = Metro PCS
- the correct procedure for switching from one carrier's firmware to another is:
1. Flash full U1 firmware package including non HOME CSC
2. Upon boot, insert a SIM of the carrier whose firmware you want
3. Watch for the popup that says "reboot to apply new carrier settings" etc, and do it
4. After that restart completes, reboot back to Download mode and flash the full U firmware package, with the USERDATA file of the carrier whose firmware you want
Firmware is now available via SamFirm and Frija, but manual entry is required in a lot more cases than previous models. Hopefully that's just because the phone technically doesn't release until Friday, and that they change that on Friday or soon after.
Manual entry is currently required for VZW, CHA, and TMB U firmware, and for all carriers/regions/CSCs of U1 firmware
iBowToAndroid said:
Firmware is now available via SamFirm and Frija, but manual entry is required in a lot more cases than previous models. Hopefully that's just because the phone technically doesn't release until Friday, and that they change that on Friday or soon after.
Manual entry is currently required for VZW, CHA, and TMB U firmware, and for all carriers/regions/CSCs of U1 firmware
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Thanks for the links. I wonder if my Note10 tomorrow will get a software update out of the box.
Charkatak said:
Thanks for the links. I wonder if my Note10 tomorrow will get a software update out of the box.
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I only saw the news about the Verizon models getting updated. Theoretically that means that Xfinity and Charter should also have updates, since they all get the same updates at the same time. Not sure about any other models yet
iBowToAndroid said:
I only saw the news about the Verizon models getting updated. Theoretically that means that Xfinity and Charter should also have updates, since they all get the same updates at the same time. Not sure about any other models yet
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By the way, I did use manual entry in SamFirm to find TMB firmware and download it. As a rule of thumb, I usually don't flash my phones right away after getting it, as I want to make sure that it isn't defective
Wonder if we need another Odin version or the regular 3.13/or Patched would work
Charkatak said:
Wonder if we need another Odin version or the regular 3.13/or Patched would work
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Existing 3.13 3B Patched Odin will work fine
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Existing 3.13 3B Patched Odin will work fine
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Cool, my PC is ready and setup for Note10 Any idea if XAA firmware and the carrier's firmware are within the range/build date to allowing flashing? As I know the downgrade usually fails.
Charkatak said:
Cool, my PC is ready and setup for Note10 Any idea if XAA firmware and the carrier's firmware are within the range/build date to allowing flashing? As I know the downgrade usually fails.
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You can't downgrade if there's only one software version that's been released so far - there's nothing to downgrade to.
But even if it's months or years down the road, the flash will only fail if you're trying to downgrade bootloaders. As long as you operate within the same bootloader, you can flash anything you want
This is the one I'm getting direct from Samsung: SM-N970UZSAXAA. It is supposed to be unlocked. I asked for a Sprint sim Card. I hope it's not tied to Sprint, but can be moved to any US Carrier if I want to once the TMB-SPR merger completes.
SamFirm shows this firmware for TMB: N970USQU1ASH4 and I checked U1(XAA) as well and they are the same
iBowToAndroid said:
Firmware is now available via SamFirm and Frija, but manual entry is required in a lot more cases than previous models. Hopefully that's just because the phone technically doesn't release until Friday, and that they change that on Friday or soon after.
Manual entry is currently required for VZW, CHA, and TMB U firmware, and for all carriers/regions/CSCs of U1 firmware
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Looks like everything is back to normal, in SamFirm. Manual entry is now only required for VZW U firmware, as has traditionally been the case. Also, if you type in an older version for VZW, it will automatically give you the newest version, if there is one. So you don't have to always know the exact newest version - entering in the correct details of any previous version should always trigger the newest one.
Also, SH4 is now showing as the newest build for U1, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Spectrum gets SH5 (no idea why), and Sprint is still back on SGO.
iBowToAndroid said:
Looks like everything is back to normal, in SamFirm. Manual entry is now only required for VZW U firmware, as has traditionally been the case. Also, if you type in an older version for VZW, it will automatically give you the newest version, if there is one. So you don't have to always know the exact newest version - entering in the correct details of any previous version should always trigger the newest one.
Also, SH4 is now showing as the newest build for U1, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Spectrum gets SH5 (no idea why), and Sprint is still back on SGO.
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Received my Note 10 U1, tested it on original firmware XAA(build: ASGO) and just now completed flashing to T-MO without updating to ASH4 build and want the phone to find and update firmware to see if OTA works. To get to download mode, I needed to press Vol + and - and power and the same time.
Flashed 5 files: BL, AP, CP, regular CSC and USERDATA. Device shows T-Mobile logo at boot, has Advanced Messaging, Video Call and I don't see any bloatware except for couple of T-Mo apps.
Went through setup and was able to get new OTA with August 1 patch(screenshot)
Wow great job! Can I get the link for the 10+ ...
I have the unlocked one but I have att and the only way to get wifi calling is flashing the U firmware
cubano2031 said:
I have the unlocked one but I have att and the only way to get wifi calling is flashing the U firmware
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You can go to my profile to find all of my threads. But flashing U probably won't give you wifi calling. It's been extensively discussed in my S10 threads, and it usually doesn't work if you have a U1 model
Charkatak said:
Received my Note 10 U1, tested it on original firmware XAA(build: ASGO) and just now completed flashing to T-MO without updating to ASH4 build and want the phone to find and update firmware to see if OTA works. To get to download mode, I needed to press Vol + and - and power and the same time.
Flashed 5 files: BL, AP, CP, regular CSC and USERDATA. Device shows T-Mobile logo at boot, has Advanced Messaging, Video Call and I don't see any bloatware except for couple of T-Mo apps.
Went through setup and was able to get new OTA with August 1 patch(screenshot)
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Quick question, did your provider codes change? I flashed the Verizon files and am still stuck on XAA? Any help would be appreciated.
redneckben said:
Quick question, did your provider codes change? I flashed the Verizon files and am still stuck on XAA? Any help would be appreciated.
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Initially, before I put in TMB sim, phone was on XAA/XAA/XAA. Now after all was said and done, my phone shows TMB/TMB/XAA. Make sure you put in the sim when you get the phone and when it has original firmware, so it can apply sim carrier's settings. Then you can flash and get the results that you need.
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Initially, before I put in TMB sim, phone was on XAA/XAA/XAA. Now after all was said and done, my phone shows TMB/TMB/XAA. Make sure you put in the sim when you get the phone and when it has original firmware, so it can apply sim carrier's settings. Then you can flash and get the results that you need.
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Thanks man I'll give that a shot.
@iBowToAndroid It states in the op that these models are all interchangeable. I have a U1 and flashed it to vzw U now when I try to Flash back to U1 it fails and says model mismatch???? Any help would be appreciated.
redneckben said:
@iBowToAndroid It states in the op that these models are all interchangeable. I have a U1 and flashed it to vzw U now when I try to Flash back to U1 it fails and says model mismatch???? Any help would be appreciated.
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That's not much information.
1. What's the current U build?
2. Which U1 build are you trying to flash?
3. Where do you get that error exactly?
4. What Odin version are you using?
5. Do you get any other errors, either in Odin or on the phone itself?
iBowToAndroid said:
That's not much information.
1. What's the current U build?
2. Which U1 build are you trying to flash?
3. Where do you get that error exactly?
4. What Odin version are you using?
5. Do you get any other errors, either in Odin or on the phone itself?
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Sorry, the phone was purchased as a unlocked version from samsung, model number SM-N970UZSAXAA/SM-970U1 is what the box says.
1. N970USQU1AHS4 is the build that I was able to flash. And the actual problem is that I had a brain fart and didn't read your simple instructions and instead of booting the phone first I opened the box and flashed the firmware. The issue I am having is my "Service provider SW ver. is stuck at XAA/XAA/XAA and I'm trying to get it to switch to VZW.
2. N970U1UEU1ASH4 I looked at all the n970u1 firmwares on samfirm and this was the only one that had XAA.
3. After I load the files into their locations and hit start it checks the files and the fails on the 4th step, I can run it again and find out exactly if you'd like.
4. 3.13.1 patched I believe.
5. None
I may be taking the wrong route to answer my problem. I really need help with getting it to show the right service provider code VZW.
Thank you for your help.
Good afternoon guys, i bought broken samsung S21 in carboot sale. It has a bronek baclight fuse, so screen was not working. I managed to trace the broken componet and fixed it. However phone turns to be a Patern locked as well. I did factory reset, but as i've noticed new android also require patern lock to be input or email in order to register device.
Is there a way to bypass patern lock ? I am not keen on any data stored in the phone or in samsung cloud, i just want to re-store it and keep using it.
I found a many tools online (Droid Kit, 4uKey ect), however all of them need to have paid version of software to use unlock function. Based on the comments in youtube videos, they look like they been paid comments (i see the pattern of the same type of comments) so i cannot really trust if the paid version of software will really unlock device.
Now is it possible to download new rom and install brand new samsung rom on this device ?
Thank you in advance!
Yes you can do this by ODIN tool.
- Download ODIN Flash Tool in your PC and download the Stock Firmware of the Phone.
- Unzip downloaded Firmware.
- Open ODIN and choose BP, AP, CP & CSC (not CSC_HOME) from unzipped firmware and Flash.
- Let the flash complete & You are done.
- Enjoy a New like Experience.
aiSanaul said:
Yes you can do this by ODIN tool.
- Download ODIN Flash Tool in your PC and download the Stock Firmware of the Phone.
- Unzip downloaded Firmware.
- Open ODIN and choose BP, AP, CP & CSC (not CSC_HOME) from unzipped firmware and Flash.
- Let the flash complete & You are done.
- Enjoy a New like Experience.
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Thank you for response. I will try. Just downloading stock android software no. Will post reply if this works. Cheers again!
aiSanaul said:
Yes you can do this by ODIN tool.
- Download ODIN Flash Tool in your PC and download the Stock Firmware of the Phone.
- Unzip downloaded Firmware.
- Open ODIN and choose BP, AP, CP & CSC (not CSC_HOME) from unzipped firmware and Flash.
- Let the flash complete & You are done.
- Enjoy a New like Experience.
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Managed to flash phone with Odin, however after reboot popup window appear:
An unauthorised attepm has been made to reset your device to factory default settings. Connect to wifi or mobile network to verify your identity.
And is asking for pattern code or google email.
Any chance to bypass this ?
marslo911 said:
Managed to flash phone with Odin, however after reboot popup window appear:
An unauthorised attepm has been made to reset your device to factory default settings. Connect to wifi or mobile network to verify your identity.
And is asking for pattern code or google email.
Any chance to bypass this ?
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use this method
will Work for sure.
aiSanaul said:
use this method
will Work for sure.
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What if I don’t know the Google credential previously used for this phone ?
marslo911 said:
What if I don’t know the Google credential previously used for this phone ?
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he is using new account
Alliance Shield is now blocked on galaxy store, so no bueno