I bought a used Galaxy S21 Ultra from SmartFoneStore.
Settings > About phone > Software information tells me I'm running One UI v3.1 (Android 11).
Settings > Software update > Download and install tells me:
Your software is up to date.
Current version: G998BXXU3AUDA / G998BOXM3AUDA / G998BXX3AUDA
Security patch level: 1 May 2021
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That all seems rather out of date?
EDIT: Ironass on the Android Central forums has discovered the issue. (link)
Just as I thought, this device was originally on European code LUX for Luxembourg and has been re-flashed by a re-seller with a generic engineering firmware, G998BXXU3AUDA, which was never released for the stock Samsung, U.K. models on CSC code BTU, or Luxembourg for that matter.
I have come across this on a number of other forums and you will never receive an OTA, (Over The Air), update on this device with such a CSC code mismatch as it is not recognised by Samsung.
You can no longer change your device's CSC code by using sites such as SamKey.
You therefore have 2 choices...
1. Download and update the latest U.K. firmware manually, using Odin. This will need to be done each time there is a U.K. update.
2. Return your phone to SmartPhoneStore (UK) and demand a refund.
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Hello!
I wanted to check how I am sure that I have the latest version available for my phone?
These are the details:
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: i9100UHKE2
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-i9100UHKE2-CL188078 [email protected] #2
7TVerdsC
Compilation: GINGERBREAD.UHKE2
Current Firmware Version: PDA:KE2 / PHONE:KE2 / CSC:KD1 (TPA)
Is this the latest one? Is there a way to update if it isn't?
I purchased this phone through a store in US. I live in Costa Rica..
It is Factory Unlocked.. But I've had some issues with it..
For example:
I access on the phone the option de Update Firmware or Check for updates.
It asks me to create a Samsung Account.
I entered all the details and I clicked on "Create Account"
And it loads the Terms and Conditions. I clicked ACCEPT and it goes to a screen that says "Loading" and it goes again to the "Terms and Conditions"... I clicked ACCEPT -> Loading -> Terms and Conditions.. etc.. haha.
Thanks! Any information will be appreciated.
Connect to Kies, it should say if you have any latest firmware available.
Regards.
Newest firmware leak is KG3 which is android 2.3.4 you can install it via odin or wait for a kies release.
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I wanted to check how I am sure that I have the latest version available for my phone?
As posted Kies will give latest firmware for your phone . That may not be the latest release and may be a few upgrades behind .But it is the one for your phone .
XDA for alternative methods stock rom post dev section ..
You can also try the software update in settings but its yet to roll out worldwide via that OTA method .
jje
i wouldn't use kies for update. i destoyed my sgs 1 twice by flashing an original firmware update. just go to samfirmware.com . U have to register but you can always sure to be up2date. All firmwares are flashable by odin. instructions included.
e.g. newest firmware now is
I9100XXKG3 ## 2011 July 20 - MULTI - CSC - OXAKG3
Many months ago I rooted my Galaxy, mostly for something to do, but I stupidly didn't take down any details on what baseband or kernel the phone was running initially. When the leaked versions of ICS came out I upgraded to them, hopping to the latest one as it came out.
Now that the official T-Mobile release is out I decided that it was time to change to it, to make my phone "legit" again, however this doesn't seem to be the case as in Kies I get the tell tale "Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies".
In the "About Phone" I have...
Baseband Version - I9100BVLPB
Kernel Version - 3.0.15-I9100BVLPB-CL310231 [email protected] #3
Through *#1234# I have...
PDA : I9100BVLPB
CSC : I9100TMULPC
Phone:I9100BVLPB
Is there any way for me to find out what firmware should be on my phone? I've got a sneaking suspicion that my original firmware etc may have been unbranded rather than T-Mobile. I don't remember having any "Web & walk" icon or any T-Mobile logos etc.
If I just install the stock unbranded ICS firmware via Odin does that automatically change the baseband & kernel at the same time?
Thanks for any info
Try CheckFUS.
Thanks, I gave that app a go but it wouldn't update the phone types for some reason, it would just hang while updating.
I've managed to sort it out though, turns out that I was given an unbranded phone. The stock unbranded ICS firmware allows connection with Kies. The one downfall is that it would keep crashing after updating, I had to do a format to get it to work properly.
Scott M said:
I had to do a format to get it to work properly.
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wow ! how unconvenient
I9100BOKE3_I9100BOKD1_I9100TMUKE3.TAR this is the rom that my T-Mobile UK came with.
You can find that ROM and newer versions * HERE *
Hello geeks,
I want to know is this the latest updated version for samsung galaxy s3 and my details follows and also i cant find an option called software update in my phone when i click (App ---> Settings -----> About devices. )
Model no : GT-i9300
Android ver : 4.0.4
Baseband ver:I9300BVLG1
kernal ver : 3.0.15-960912-user
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT
Build numner : IMM76D.I9300BVBLG2
thanks
Kies to check for an update .
Their is no latest it depends upon network country and phone model .
OTA update may be removed by network phone provider .
CHECKFUS will download latest firmware .
jje
itune said:
Hello geeks,
I want to know is this the latest updated version for samsung galaxy s3 and my details follows and also i cant find an option called software update in my phone when i click (App ---> Settings -----> About devices. )
Model no : GT-i9300
Android ver : 4.0.4
Baseband ver:I9300BVLG1
kernal ver : 3.0.15-960912-user
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT
Build numner : IMM76D.I9300BVBLG2
thanks
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First of all, we're not geeks; we're technical enthusiasts!
Second of all, as JJe said correctly, the button was probably removed by the carrier, you are at.
Third of all, you can always download frimware from here incase you don't have the OTA button
*OTA = Over the Air
JJEgan said:
Kies to check for an update .
Their is no latest it depends upon network country and phone model .
OTA update may be removed by network phone provider .
CHECKFUS will download latest firmware .
jje
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I Have called the customer care of the service provider they said they have not disabled that option is my phone faulty then because same provider with other phone i can see that option
itune said:
I Have called the customer care of the service provider they said they have not disabled that option is my phone faulty then because same provider with other phone i can see that option
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I very much doubt your phone is broken/defect or what ever, I'd say go to sammobile.com/firmware and download the latest firmware you can find
Or, if you never have, try flashing a custom ROM, they're definitly worth a try! We've got some developers here, that should be prominent!
itune said:
I Have called the customer care of the service provider they said they have not disabled that option is my phone faulty then because same provider with other phone i can see that option
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I am guessing you are with orange. Or maybe t-mobile as they are both one now. Your phone is not faulty and it is your service provider (orange/ t-mobile) who have disabled the updates option. I am in the same situation. You can either ring your service provider to give you an unbranded phone or flash the rom as suggested.
yeah, just flash some unbranded ROM available for you phone, I did exacly this and now I am FREE of carriers logos and other stuff, they should't control our lives, dam operators..
Beatsleigher said:
I very much doubt your phone is broken/defect or what ever, I'd say go to sammobile.com/firmware and download the latest firmware you can find
Or, if you never have, try flashing a custom ROM, they're definitly worth a try! We've got some developers here, that should be prominent!
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i am on that site now with the firmwares and i cannot find my country on it which is Cyprus ... that means i cannot use the latest firmware just because i cannot find my country ? because it says Greece (vodaphone) etc and in cyprus we have (cyta)
italianveins said:
i am on that site now with the firmwares and i cannot find my country on it which is Cyprus ... that means i cannot use the latest firmware just because i cannot find my country ? because it says Greece (vodaphone) etc and in cyprus we have (cyta)
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It doesn't really matter what ROM you use. The only difference is, is that you then have all the carrier crap on your phone. If you can, find the latest version for Europe/No carrier and flash that.
I mean, I live in Germany and I flash the European ones alll the time on other phones, because their fed up of all that bloatware on their phones.
But, I'd suggest trying out some custom ROMs. Personally, I'm using CarHD ROM v6 for my Galaxy S 4 (I9505), it use TWiz, but it's themed. Looks real awesome, though.
On my GS III, I at first had stock Telekom Germany, then I flashed Android Revolution HD - Wasn't happy with it at all after a week of use, constant lag and battery life was terrible (Please don't use this as an argument not to flash the ROM. The lagginess and battery life is relative, as it differes from user to user, as we all have different habbits of using our phones!), then I had Paranoid Android, CM10 and so on.. The last ROM I had on it was MIUI. I stuck with that until I got my new phone - Which was about half a year.
So, if you want my personal opinion, go check out MIUI, whether you choose the CM-based version or the official download from http://miuiandroid.com - It's your choice. In all the time I was using that ROM, using it rather heavily, my battery lasted just over a day and I never had any form of lag, whether it be in games like Hill Climb Racing or graphics-intense games like Asphalt 6. They all worked perfectly fine.
italianveins said:
i am on that site now with the firmwares and i cannot find my country on it which is Cyprus ... that means i cannot use the latest firmware just because i cannot find my country ? because it says Greece (vodaphone) etc and in cyprus we have (cyta)
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Cyprus is in the GT i9300 - Galaxy S III list Cyprus is CYV for generic firmware just use that versiom
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=CYV#firmware
I've SM-G965F in UAE (United Arab of Emirates), and I did not get the BETA invitation on Galaxy Members app, and I don't expect receiving the full release anytime soon.
So, I was thinking of using SamFirmware to upgrade the firmware to Android Pie, and I've the following two questions:
1. Will this void my warranty?
2. Will I receive regular updates later on?
Answer: Short answer would be no, your KNOX counter will remain at 0x0 and warranty stays valid as well.
However, some service centers might note regional differences between builds based on the latest build available for your CSC, indicating that the phone has been flashed, so if you're sending your device in for a service/repair/replacement, then I'd suggest flashing to the latest build available for your home country's CSC. Usually not required though, so not a big deal.
This is taken from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ficial-stock-firmware-thread-samsung-t3764479
demian12 said:
Answer: Short answer would be no, your KNOX counter will remain at 0x0 and warranty stays valid as well.
However, some service centers might note regional differences between builds based on the latest build available for your CSC, indicating that the phone has been flashed, so if you're sending your device in for a service/repair/replacement, then I'd suggest flashing to the latest build available for your home country's CSC. Usually not required though, so not a big deal.
This is taken from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ficial-stock-firmware-thread-samsung-t3764479
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I don't think they can claim so, because, if I got a German SIM, I should be able to get the updates! I don't think they can tell me, don't use German SIM
eeeeee sim dont matter, phones from germany (DBT) and uae(XSG) recived Pie
"Download the firmware for the Galaxy S9+ SM-G965F with product code XSG from United Arab Emirates. This firmware has version number PDA G965FXXU2CRLI and CSC G965FOXM2CRLI. The operating system of this firmware is Android 9 , with build date Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:25:53 +0000. Security patch date is 2018-12-01, with changelist 15044066."
Just download right one and update via odin, varranty will be valid.
tijsseno said:
eeeeee sim dont matter, phones from germany (DBT) and uae(XSG) recived Pie
"Download the firmware for the Galaxy S9+ SM-G965F with product code XSG from United Arab Emirates. This firmware has version number PDA G965FXXU2CRLI and CSC G965FOXM2CRLI. The operating system of this firmware is Android 9 , with build date Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:25:53 +0000. Security patch date is 2018-12-01, with changelist 15044066."
Just download right one and update via odin, varranty will be valid.
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Yeah I got it yesterday.
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
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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/
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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.
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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: