I have a Tab s7+ Verizon US tablet that is currently locked by FRP. I'm fairly certain I can bypass this by flashing a combination image from Odin, but I cannot seem to find the appropriate firmware files. I've tried downloading through Frija, I've tried searching this forum, and all of google as well. I cannot find a source for the SM-T978U firmware. I can get Frija to offer me others from other countries, but not from here. Can someone please point me in the right direction, or at the very least tell me if its safe to flash a firmware from a different region? THanks in advance.
nbowser22 said:
I have a Tab s7+ Verizon US tablet that is currently locked by FRP. I'm fairly certain I can bypass this by flashing a combination image from Odin, but I cannot seem to find the appropriate firmware files. I've tried downloading through Frija, I've tried searching this forum, and all of google as well. I cannot find a source for the SM-T978U firmware. I can get Frija to offer me others from other countries, but not from here. Can someone please point me in the right direction, or at the very least tell me if its safe to flash a firmware from a different region? THanks in advance.
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https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g.../SM-T978U/TMB/download/T978USQU2CVG7/1671897/
[I don't know your device condition ,maybe this app helps you for CSC compatibility (root required in some cases) : https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/vndnguyen/phone-info-★samsung★/phone-info-★samsung★-3-8-5-release/ ]
Also , take a look & here for Firmware & FRP : https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-T978U
https://sfirmware.com/downloads-file/305547/SM-T978U_3_20220502145231_xh7j5us17e_fac
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Hi,
I've been looking around for a week already and can't figure this out, was wondering if anyone could give me some advice.
Im running Kies version 2.0.3.11082_152. When I plug my SGS2 it prompts and gets to back up as normal but on summary it doesnt show my Firmware information and when I check for update it is just blank.
PDA: BOKG2
Phone: BOKG1
CSC: TMUKF1
Im still running Gingerbread 2.3.3 on T-Mobile (UK) and was wondering how can I update my Firmware other than Odin.
I spoke to T-Mob and they asked me to contact Samsung who wants me to take the phone to one of their authorized services but I'm not looking for all this hassle and just wanna get to update as normal.
Any helpfull input is more than welcome, Im still learning the way of the device and its being my 2nd week of use.
Really appreciate the help!
Hold "home+power+volume up" and see if you can get into stock recovery mode.If you cant then you firmware is not properly flashed into you phone.Your verion is here on XDA so you could re-flash it,it would still be stock and Kies might then recognize it.Also updates are regional and carrier based so if your carrier doesnt have the latest above 2.3.3 then there wont be any update either.Looking at the carrier firmware list the firmware you have stated is the latest here on XDA for T-Mobile UK so its posible that there isnt any update yet.
Thanks for your reply.
I did manage to get on recovery mode and about the T-mob firmware, I cant confirm there is one available but I assume there should be something wrong for the fact that I cant check my firmware info on kies.
I 'll probably try to flash same rom on odin.
When I was checking the T-Mob roms here, I cant discern which version of firmware it is. The details about about PDA / Phone / CSC has anything with it? I mean, how do I find which is 2.3.3 from 2.3.4 if any.
Thanks again for helping understanding.
O_Kara said:
Thanks for your reply.
I did manage to get on recovery mode and about the T-mob firmware, I cant confirm there is one available but I assume there should be something wrong for the fact that I cant check my firmware info on kies.
I 'll probably try to flash same rom on odin.
When I was checking the T-Mob roms here, I cant discern which version of firmware it is. The details about about PDA / Phone / CSC has anything with it? I mean, how do I find which is 2.3.3 from 2.3.4 if any.
Thanks again for helping understanding.
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Goto this link and get Odin v1.85 if you dont already have it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
You will see it almost right at the top where it says "FLASHING FIRMWARE WITH ODIN"
Then go to this one and scroll down to T-MOBILE and find UK.You will see the firmware you stated is the last on the list.This is because it hasnt been updated yet or there is no update.Anway,thats your download link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
The first link explains it all.Odin is downloaded as a ZIP file.For the firmware when downloaded you just need to double click to get the extract menu.No Password.The firmware goes in PDA and without marking anything else hit the start button.That easy
EDIT:One more thing.Im one WIN7 and sometimes my antivirus gives a warning and gives the typicall red menu and all that.Dont worry its not a virus.Just hit the execute button or whatever yours shows and its all good.Its just the way your antivirus and firewalls are set to detect incoming stuff
O_Kara said:
I mean, how do I find which is 2.3.3 from 2.3.4.
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cooza said:
Goto this link and get Odin v1.85 if you dont already have it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
You will see it almost right at the top where it says "FLASHING FIRMWARE WITH ODIN"
Then go to this one and scroll down to T-MOBILE and find UK.You will see the firmware you stated is the last on the list.This is because it hasnt been updated yet or there is no update.Anway,thats your download link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
The first link explains it all.Odin is downloaded as a ZIP file.For the firmware when downloaded you just need to double click to get the extract menu.No Password.The firmware goes in PDA and without marking anything else hit the start button.That easy
EDIT:One more thing.Im one WIN7 and sometimes my antivirus gives a warning and gives the typicall red menu and all that.Dont worry its not a virus.Just hit the execute button or whatever yours shows and its all good.Its just the way your antivirus and firewalls are set to detect incoming stuff
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Hi mate, I really appreciate your help! I did found those threads previously but as I stated before, I cant discern the difference from one firmware to the other. Its very noobish but I'm looking very much to learn.
This are the versions on the thread:
T-Mobile UK
BOKE3:http://www.multiupload.com/GY05UJM6DQ
Firmware info: PDA:BOKE3|PHONE:BOKD1|CSC:TMUKE3
BOKE3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/I41CAJ2BLS
Password: [email protected]
BOKF3:http://www.multiupload.com/15O4TE3FBT
Firmware info: PDA:BOKF3|PHONE:BOKF1|CSC:TMUKF1
BOKF3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/7EDUOBEYZW
Password: [email protected]
BOKG2:http://www.multiupload.com/VY5KOFVJHL
Firmware info: PDA:BOKG2|PHONE:BOKG1|CSC:TMUKF1
BOKG2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/TD5QBFPCIH
Password: [email protected]
I believe mine is the Firmware info: PDA:BOKG2|PHONE:BOKG1|CSC:TMUKF1 cause it matches mine so I assume its the version 2.3.3 but is there anyway of finding out from reading it? Like looking at those codes you know which version it is.
Sorry, I dont mean to be a pain for asking so much but I wish to understand how it is.
Also, I've spoken to samsung who confirmed T-Mob UK has version 2.3.4 for SGS2 available so I should be able to upgrade through Kies but Kies is rubbish and is stating my firmware as the latest.
I again appreciate all the help!
"androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-international/387520-understanding-csc-kernel-etc.html"
I found this thread on another forum which helped me to understand better what I was asking, I hope it can help more ppl as well.
Many thanks for all those that helped including the guys from "androidforums.com"
Also, I was rechecking the roms available and the one on my device is the latest listed on the branded firmwares, I wonder what would Samsung guys flash on my device if I take to their service centre, not looking for that anyway!
All the best!
PS: Cant post links yet, sorry for the mess.
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
Howdy.
Hoping some one can direct me to a working unbranded firmware for SG2.
I have obtained one listed at Sammobile:
I9100XWLP8_I9100XSALP4_XSA
4.0.3 2012 April I9100XSALP4 Australia
But it is not in english (I think it's polish or something) and just crashes the phone so another working one would be more useful I think.
If anyone could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.
Also, assuming a working firmware exists, is it likely that the phone will stop crashing on start up or is something else likely to be causing this problem. Thanks.
trebleguy said:
Howdy.
Hoping some one can direct me to a working unbranded firmware for SG2.
I have obtained one listed at Sammobile:
I9100XWLP8_I9100XSALP4_XSA
4.0.3 2012 April I9100XSALP4 Australia
But it is not in english (I think it's polish or something) and just crashes the phone so another working one would be more useful I think.
If anyone could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.
Also, assuming a working firmware exists, is it likely that the phone will stop crashing on start up or is something else likely to be causing this problem. Thanks.
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1. Wrong forum
2. Flash this firmware, it's the newest unbranded one and contains all the languages.
Thanks for that. I can't find a link on the web page to down load the firmware.
You can get I9100XWLP8/I9100XSALP4/I9100XXLPS/I9100XWLP8 which is unbranded AU stock ICS from Checkfus. Search for the PC version on here/Google. Then choose Android/I9100/Australia GT-I9100LKJXSA in the pulldown boxes. On the left hand side it will populate the product code/PDA/CSC/phone fields, then click 'check firmware'. This will give you the the details I mentioned in the first line.
From there, click 'download' & it will download/decrypt an Odin flashable firmware package you can flash following the usual instructions for flashing firmware with Odin (put the package you download in the PDA section of Odin).
Thanks for that,
Does anyone have a straight link to a download please. I'm not in a position to install software just to obtain a download.
Also can anyone advise why the device boots in to a non english language when loading Australian firmwares.
I have tried about 5 different "Unbranded australian firmwares" and they all boot in some language I can't work out. It's eastern european or something.
The phone must be in out of box state when these firmwares are loaded because it doesn't just boot up like when I first got it. There are a series of what appear to be questions I have to answer before the phone will start up. Then it crashes.
Also does anyone know why it would just crash on a new firmware that apparently eveyone else can use without problems. Is there something else I need to install apart from the firmware?
Do I need a kernel or something else with these firmwares?
Any useful help appreciated. Thanks
Does everyone have to read in those characters in the box before they have to post. I find it very difficult to read whats in the boxes. It takes 5 or 6 attempts before this forum accepts my codes.
I found a web site where you can lookup if there are firmwares available.
I'm not allowed to post it
its the home page for that checkfus program
Unfortunately there are none for Australia. Can anyone suggest a working set of droid OS downloads I can use to get this phone working again please?
Full wipe, flash stock ROM, it will be in English.
There are many stock roms for Australia at Sammobile.
You can also use check fus down loader
I am still trying to get a download for unbranded Aust stock ROM GTI9100. Sammobile does not recognise a search for this phone so maybe they no longer support it. I agree trying to get a simple download without having to join another site or get hit with malware is well nigh impossible it seems.
Hi @trebleguy , install this first .
The ROM contains all languages.
Model GT-I9100
Model name GALAXY S Ⅱ
Country Australia
Version Android 4.1.2
Changelist 889555
Build date Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:59:05 +0000
Security Patch Level N/A
Product code XSA
PDA I9100XWLSH
CSC I9100XSALSA
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I9100XWLSH
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
I Need Some Clarification Please
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.
I'm not a newbie to flashing ROMs but I am for flashing ROMs to my T820. I was following some instructions and something went horribly wrong. The ONLY thing I'm able to get into is the downloader (pwr+vol-dwn+home). I've gone through some threads about needing to re-flash stock image using Odin. So my question is, is re-falshing stock ROM the answer to this issue? And if so, where can I find a stock ROM for T820. I've looked through all kinds of threads and other sites looking for it and can't find it. I've tried using SamFirm but being as I can't get into my tablet I don't know the CSC/Region to use; and sidebar, it always says unauthorized anyway regardless of what region I put in the form. Does anyone have any advice to get me up and running? I started down this process because I had finally had it with the poor performance after a 2019 update and thought I'd try to give another ROM a try. Now I'd be happy to get back to my poor performing tablet.
gregchak said:
I'm not a newbie to flashing ROMs but I am for flashing ROMs to my T820. I was following some instructions and something went horribly wrong. The ONLY thing I'm able to get into is the downloader (pwr+vol-dwn+home). I've gone through some threads about needing to re-flash stock image using Odin. So my question is, is re-falshing stock ROM the answer to this issue? And if so, where can I find a stock ROM for T820. I've looked through all kinds of threads and other sites looking for it and can't find it. I've tried using SamFirm but being as I can't get into my tablet I don't know the CSC/Region to use; and sidebar, it always says unauthorized anyway regardless of what region I put in the form. Does anyone have any advice to get me up and running? I started down this process because I had finally had it with the poor performance after a 2019 update and thought I'd try to give another ROM a try. Now I'd be happy to get back to my poor performing tablet.
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Sorry to hear that.
A stock reflashing should help, but of course I can't guarantee that.
The original Samfirm isn't working any more.
You have to take samfirm_reborn0.3.6.2.
As you don't write where you're from I can't recommend a region.
Do you know this site: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-tab-s3/firmware/#SM-T820 as well?
bmwdroid said:
As you don't write where you're from I can't recommend a region.
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I'm in USA. I didn't see anything on the SamsungMoblie.com site for USA. Any ideas what the region would be?
Appreciate the advice. I downloaded the version of SamFirm you linked and it does seem to work as expected using a known region value.
gregchak said:
I'm in USA. I didn't see anything on the SamsungMoblie.com site for USA. Any ideas what the region would be?
Appreciate the advice. I downloaded the version of SamFirm you linked and it does seem to work as expected using a known region value.
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What about Canada?
US should be more like them imo
Or cellular south I read somewhere might work as well.
bmwdroid said:
What about Canada?
US should be more like them imo
Or cellular south I read somewhere might work as well.
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Here's question, does it matter what CSC I use? I get it probably has implications for the cell version (T825 I think?), but for the wifi version is it needed? Could I use any English firmware? The only CSC codes I could find related to USA were ones bound to a carrier. I also found a few "unknown" CSC codes. Any idea what those are for?
@gregchak by searching the net for you I've found these two:
List of Samsung Galaxy CSC Country Specific Product code and region they belong to
List of CSC Country Specific code for Samsung Galaxy & various countries, regions, network carriers, model numbers, variants phone belong to.
www.androidsage.com
Samsung CSC Codes List For All Countries | iHax
Here is the complete Samsung CSC Codes list of all the regions and carriers. The Samsung Country Sepcific Codes list should help you identify the right firmware for your device.
ihax.io
In the past I thought like you that it doesn't matter, but I've realized after searching there are differences in Wifi frequencies/channels in the world.
idk how much the CSC interacts with Wifi.
So it might be ok, but idk exactly.
Btw doesn't it say anything on the T820 packing.
Unfortunately the packaging has long since been thrown out. I bought this tablet about 3-4 years ago. I tried a few different CSC codes that might work. XAR is apparently what worked for me. I was able to get that image installed via Odin and I'm back up and running. I really appreciate your help!
I followed the documentation I could find for getting the CSC from the settings app on my tablet but it says to look for it under Settings -> About Tablet -> Software Information -> Service Provider Software Version section. I don't have such a section. Also, being a tablet, I can't use the phone dialer method either. Do you know what the method is to get the CSC from settings? Or is there another way?
gregchak said:
...... Do you know what the method is to get the CSC from settings? Or is there another way?
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You could try PhoneINFOsam or HW info, but they need root what you probably don't have any longer, or do you?
Imo as you flashed XAR that should be its CSC (now)
@gregchak and I just found/remembered that:
Download mode shows your original Country code, no matter what CSC you flash
btw. it may be helpful for others if you edit your thread title and add "solved"
bmwdroid said:
@gregchak and I just found/remembered that:
Download mode shows your original Country code, no matter what CSC you flash
btw. it may be helpful for others if you edit your thread title and add "solved"
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Good point about the title. I edited as you mentioned.
I tried booting into download mode but I don't see any CSC codes noted there. It looks like what I posted pics attached to my original post. The documentation I had read previously said that it is noted in download mode under the carrier section. But since my tablet is WiFi only I don't have a carrier section displayed in download mode.
@gregchak I suspected that, but it might have worked.
Another chance is the serial number perhaps.
But as there will be no more OTA updates published by Samsung it's not really necessary to know the former CSC.
Btw the app PhoneInfoSAM is telling me the original CSC on my WIFI P900.