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Anyone any idea when 4.1 will be coming to Meteor Ireland?????
I can't connect Kies and it won't run on any of my PC's so I will have to do OTA update.
I keep going into SETTINGS / ABOUT DEVICE / SOFTWARE UPDATE but all I'm getting is "No updates Available"
I don't want to install a custom rom and do it that way, I want to keep my phone as is. I like it that way.
Just wait.
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if your carrier brands the firmware then you have a long wait probably....and just bear in mind only Poland has had jelly bean update so far.....so join the queue!
slaphead20 said:
if your carrier brands the firmware then you have a long wait probably....and just bear in mind only Poland has had jelly bean update so far.....so join the queue!
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I thought Poland was first and it had already started to roll out across Europe. Guess I'll just have to wait.
Chance's are it will be November before we get it.
You'll be lucky to have any branded firmware before the new year.
I don't even think the note has ics yet does it?
jetpack101 said:
Anyone any idea when 4.1 will be coming to Meteor Ireland?????
I can't connect Kies and it won't run on any of my PC's so I will have to do OTA update.
I keep going into SETTINGS / ABOUT DEVICE / SOFTWARE UPDATE but all I'm getting is "No updates Available"
I don't want to install a custom rom and do it that way, I want to keep my phone as is. I like it that way.
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Meteor haven't updated the firmware once as far as I can tell. You'd be better to switch to BTU (though that doesn't have JB yet either but it will have it much sooner than MET will). BTU is the official unbranded firmware for the UK and Ireland and so has all the necessary APNs etc. for all UK and IE networks.
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Meteor haven't updated the firmware once as far as I can tell. You'd be better to switch to BTU (though that doesn't have JB yet either but it will have it much sooner than MET will). BTU is the official unbranded firmware for the UK and Ireland and so has all the necessary APNs etc. for all UK and IE networks.
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How do I switch to BTU ??
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How do I switch to BTU ??
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Download it with CheckFUS (guides available for that) and flash it with Odin (guides for that too).
But you might be able to just switch the CSC on the phone if it comes with BTU (don't know if it does).
Enter *#272*[your IMEI here]# and a list will come up of CSCs. If BTU is there just select it and push OK, and all your phone will update as a generic device (i.e. quickly).
However, beware that changing CSC will wipe all your data.
esist said:
Download it with CheckFUS (guides available for that) and flash it with Odin (guides for that too).
But you might be able to just switch the CSC on the phone if it comes with BTU (don't know if it does).
Enter *#272*[your IMEI here]# and a list will come up of CSCs. If BTU is there just select it and push OK, and all your phone will update as a generic device (i.e. quickly).
However, beware that changing CSC will wipe all your data.
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Checked the code you gave and it only has MET
What a pitty.
Thankfully Meteor doesn't do anything with the ROM like the others here only the csc is MET. Jet turn off the debugging mode and the kies will see the phone i had the same issue and it is ok now.
Donniehun said:
Thankfully Meteor doesn't do anything with the ROM like the others here only the csc is MET. Jet turn off the debugging mode and the kies will see the phone i had the same issue and it is ok now.
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I have put fresh installs of Kies on my PC 7 times now and no matter how I do it, it never works. Just waiting for an update to Kies to try again.
jetpack101 said:
I have put fresh installs of Kies on my PC 7 times now and no matter how I do it, it never works. Just waiting for an update to Kies to try again.
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It's simple.....there isn't a release here yet, so you won't see anything
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Is it just me or is the 4.4.4 Update still not available for USA Z2 Tablets? I got the update on my Z2 phone a while back but no go on the tablet. I have the SGP512 Firmware and I get the fated "Your device already has the latest available system updates" when I try the Update Center.
I have also tried connecting my tablet to a PC but still no luck. I thought these updates came out a month ago? Anyone else experiencing this or am I missing something? I have seen a few dated threads on this subject but no conclusive update as to whether this update has finally been rolled out for the US Z2 tablets.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
No One?
So everyone has 4.4.4 ?
I still havent seen it. Bought the tablet for the remote play feature and over a month with no word. No response when I ask Sony. I love the company but very disappointed in them now.
You can check your region/carrier with XperiFirm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
Looks like North America is still on 17.1.2.A.0.314...
If there is no update for your device on specific region and you want to update to latest firmware you can just use other region ftf-file for your device and flash it via Flashtool. Differences are more or less in bloatware that come with firmware. Also it´s reported that because only difference between SGP511 and SGP512 is memory size also SGP511 firmwares work fine with SGP512 device.
Ah thanks..
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If there is no update for your device on specific region and you want to update to latest firmware you can just use other region ftf-file for your device and flash it via Flashtool. Differences are more or less in bloatware that come with firmware. Also it´s reported that because only difference between SGP511 and SGP512 is memory size also SGP511 firmwares work fine with SGP512 device.
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Thanks all for the responses. I am glad to know i wasn't crazy. I will wait till the 15th and if I don't have it then I will go the route of switching to another region to see if I can get it that way. Much appreciated.
itwazntmoi said:
Thanks all for the responses. I am glad to know i wasn't crazy. I will wait till the 15th and if I don't have it then I will go the route of switching to another region to see if I can get it that way. Much appreciated.
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I had an update for my SGP512 to 23.0.1.A.4.30 this morning, here living in DE
By th way you can force download an update image using Flashtool. A simple guide is available here:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/09/01/flashtool-version-0-9-18-1-allows-you-to-download-xperia-firmware-files/
I'm in Canada and I got the 23.0.1.a.4.30 notification last night. I'm updating through PC companion right now. I'm completely stock.
It seems I was not the only one to get it in North America: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57232943&postcount=80
I live in US and got notification that I had a download available on the 5th. I just upgraded via update on tablet this morning with no issues. Also, I was rooted but not unlocked and was able to keep root (SuperSU Survival Mode)
itwazntmoi said:
Thanks all for the responses. I am glad to know i wasn't crazy. I will wait till the 15th and if I don't have it then I will go the route of switching to another region to see if I can get it that way. Much appreciated.
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bdyer said:
I live in US and got notification that I had a download available on the 5th. I just upgraded via update on tablet this morning with no issues. Also, I was rooted but not unlocked and was able to keep root (SuperSU Survival Mode)
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Got it too and installed it. Yeaay, about time.
I have had this update right after turning it on for the first time, but since I insert my local sim card, it forces me to factory reset it.
Since then no update.
I contacted Samsung & they say: "you must insert a UAE sim card which is activate and working, then factory reset the device to register it back to it's original
software provider. otherwise - no pie for you.
I am not in the UAE and have no way to get such a sim card.
Just factory reset won't help much.
Any help ?
issac770 said:
I have had this update right after turning it on for the first time, but since I insert my local sim card, it forces me to factory reset it.
Since then no update.
I contacted Samsung & they say: "you must insert a UAE sim card which is activate and working, then factory reset the device to register it back to it's original
software provider. otherwise - no pie for you.
I am not in the UAE and have no way to get such a sim card.
Just factory reset won't help much.
Any help ?
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Just download it from sammobile and update your phone using odin
leonardojt said:
Just download it from sammobile and update your phone using odin
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I can't find dual sim version there. Can you help me ?
issac770 said:
I can't find dual sim version there. Can you help me ?
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F and FD works across devices but yours most be FD
Thanks
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F and FD works across devices but yours most be FD
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Can I flash a different region of same model ?
For example I have XSG, but I'd like to flash ILO. Is that possible ?
no its not possible ; Go to the setting and clear cache app update
i received SM-G965FD CSG on december
REDOTHELLO said:
no its not possible ; Go to the setting and clear cache app update
i received SM-G965FD CSG on december
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What version do you have?
I had the update at first, but after reset it's gone.
PDA G965FXXU2CSCB and CSC G965FOXM2CSCD
Security Patch Level 2019-03-01 this third update after pie update . friend clear cache of ROM on Recovery
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Can I flash a different region of same model ?
For example I have XSG, but I'd like to flash ILO. Is that possible ?
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Yes can can, as far as its g955f or FD but the difference in region is just some apps and settings. Sammobile will provide all country region firmware or use samfirm
leonardojt said:
Yes can can, as far as its g955f or FD but the difference in region is just some apps and settings. Sammobile will provide all country region firmware or use samfirm
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Thank you. Will changing region will void warranty or trigger nox ?
DS version was never officially lunched in israel therefore I can't figure out what firmware is right for my phone since there is no DS firmware anywhere.
Thanks for your help.
issac770 said:
Thank you. Will changing region will void warranty or trigger nox ?
DS version was never officially lunched in israel therefore I can't figure out what firmware is right for my phone since there is no DS firmware anywhere.
Thanks for your help.
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No it wont void it. DS stands for Duos meaning two sim that's SM-G965FD.
Use this link then
For isreal
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965F/ILO/download/G965FXXU2CSC8/264125/
leonardojt said:
No it wont void it. DS stands for Duos meaning two sim that's SM-G965FD.
Use this link then
For isreal
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965F/ILO/download/G965FXXU2CSC8/264125/
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Thank you. I will report back here soon.
Hi,
As stated in the thread title, I have a Galaxy S10 Lite UAE model I bought from eBay to use in USA, and I am stuck on Jan 2020 Security Patch.
What would be the best course of action to assure I get OTA updates on this phone?
The CSC code is XSG/XSG,XSG/XSG
Thanks!
Kind Regards!
Unfortunately, what you said all right but there's one solution to do.
YOU HAVE TO DO MANUAL (Europe firmware) FLASH WITH ODIN (Google for method)
Firmware: https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__S10__Lite__/6v9y/PHE/G770FXXU2BTD2/G770FOXM2BTD2/
PS: SCROLLING DOWN FOR ODIN AND SAMSUNG DRIVER
I have installed the firmware, it seems to be working. PHE is the CSC.
Any idea if OTA updates will work from here on out?
GalaxyS10Lite said:
I have installed the firmware, it seems to be working. PHE is the CSC.
Any idea if OTA updates will work from here on out?
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Yes CSC is right and OTA updates will working fine
theloveprince said:
Yes CSC is right and OTA updates will working fine
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Thanks, I hope so!
GalaxyS10Lite said:
Thanks, I hope so!
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You are welcome
GalaxyS10Lite said:
I have installed the firmware, it seems to be working. PHE is the CSC.
Any idea if OTA updates will work from here on out?
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are you getting updates after flashing European firmware on your mobile are you missing any features like Samsung Pay or anything?
Hi all,
I ended up getting a phone from a foreign region (Taiwan - I live in the UK), since I couldn't find the 8gb version from a UK seller.
The phone came with the tamper seals broken
https://imgur.com/a/pSd9yoZ
and seemingly had a screen protector on it (I don't know if it was the factory film, but it seemed too hardy to be that).
https://www.onbuy.com/gb/unlocked-a...s-5g-dual-sim-256gb-8gb-ram~c12871~p52964453/
The phone is listed as Unlocked and New.
It seems that the seller sold a used device as new? Or would they have had to unpack the device to network unlock it?
I installed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&gl=GB which gives a "Sorry! Root access is not propertly installed on this device." message.
Also, booting the phone in download mode gives the line: "WARRANTY VOID : 0x0", so it seems Knox hasn't been tripped.
Does this mean the phone is safe to use without fear of malware?
Will things like Samsung pay work if the phone is from a different region (with Knox still intact)?
Should I flash a fresh stock ROM? (I've never done this before)
If so, would it have to be a Taiwanese one? (with matching CSC region)
Thanks!
Arobase40 said:
The tamper seals broken is normal if the seller added a film protection...
I have no experience with phones from Taiwan, but I bought my Galaxy Note9 with 512 GB storage to a dealer from Hong-Kong but the Note9 came from an Australian carrier (unlocked though)... lol
I flashed a XEF French firmware and all is fine till now.
No need to flash a firmware from Taiwan as you can use any firmware you wish so if any malware it should be erase, and don't forget to use the normal CSC and not the HOME_CSC, so it will switch the Taïwan CSC to your UK CSC...
You can also remove most bloatwares with adb commands without being root.
But be aware Samsung Pay doesn't work in every countries of the world, so be sure it is working in your country.
Push the Thank button if my post was useful to you
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Thanks!
So I should flash stock firmware? Or you think I can use it without flashing?
Arobase40 said:
better flash a stock firmware as we never know the consequence of Taiwanese CSC specially with your phone call plan... ^^
Then, you'll be sure your phone will be fully clean. You have to do this only one time !
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Ok. But will this break Knox? Will it disable features like Samsung Pay?
How will updates be affected?
edit: the 256gb/8gb RAM model doesn't exist in the EU/UK. So if I use a UK firmware, can this cause errors? (UK has only 128GB/6GB RAM).
If you still feel insecure you can keep the Taẅan firmware but you will be on your own... ^^
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What can happen if I don't flash any stock firmware?
Arobase40 said:
Since this is original and genuine firmware from Samsung, there should be not problem and no issue at all.
As I said if Samsung Pay is working in the UK, there should also be no problem !
Just use PC Odin which is also an official tool used in the official Samsung Repair centers.
As far I know Taïwan receives International firmwares.
There was also no Galaxy Note9 with 512GB storage in France and I never encounter any trouble with Samsung firmwares.
If you still feel insecure you can keep the Taẅan firmware but you will be on your own... ^^
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If I do flash, is this a trusted source to download the firmware: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a52s/firmware/SM-A528B/BTU/download/A528BXXS1AUL3/1598707/
?
Sammobile is a trusted place to download firmware, however they have a speed cap for non premium users.
I would suggest you to use Frija which can be found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-checker.3910594/
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Sammobile is a trusted place to download firmware, however they have a speed cap for non premium users.
I would suggest you to use Frija which can be found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-checker.3910594/
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or https://github.com/jesec/samfirm.js
Arobase40 said:
YUP !
But with Sammobile the download rate will be very very low and it may take between 2 to 4 hours at the least...
So better use Frija if you can as it will run at full speed !
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ok thanks!
razercortex said:
Sammobile is a trusted place to download firmware, however they have a speed cap for non premium users.
I would suggest you to use Frija which can be found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-checker.3910594/
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Which version of Odin should I download from https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/patched-odin-3-13-1.3762572/
?
Arobase40 said:
Loool
I guess OP is kind of a rookie and not so confident and you suggest him to use a Linux version and/or to compile his own version ???
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Yes it's a command line tool so it's a bit more complicated lol
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I think anyone should be fine
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Ok, thanks.
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Please report once done.
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I will. I will wait to see if the seller can explain why the box was not sealed. If I do not get a reply in few days I will try flash the UK unlocked firmware (CSC: BTU). This is the correct firmware for UK (unlocked), yes?
Arobase40 said:
There are different CSC for your country but BTU should be fine with UK carrier free phone.
I don't think you should waist your time with the seal as obviously this is due to the screen protection and as "WARRANTY VOID : 0x0", but do as you wish...
Other clues to know if there were an attempt to root this phone : from the Download mode you should see :
- CURRENT BINARY : Samsung Official
- OEM LOCK : ON
- WARRANTY VOID : 0x0
Then all is fine !
But if you have :
- CURRENT BINARY : "Custom (0xxxx)
- OEM LOCK : OFF (U)
- WARRANTY VOID : 0x1
Then you are in trouble...
BTW can you confirm the actual CSC ?
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I have all that in Download mode - so there has been no root access?
The CSC is A528BBRI1AUL2 which appears to be the 1 December 21 security update (I installed this because I thought it would be safer to connect to WiFi with the latest version).
Edit: what can happen if I keep the Taiwan CSC? You said can be problems with my phone call plan??
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If this is this one :
- CURRENT BINARY : Samsung Official
- OEM LOCK : ON
- WARRANTY VOID : 0x0
Then indeed no root access !!!
A528BBRI1AUL2 : is NOT the CSC. It should be 3 Letters or 2 letters with a number as BTU is the UK CSC...
Should be in the "Carrier software version" or something like that as I don't have an English firmware version.
About keeping Taiwan CSC, I said could be problem with your phone call plan as your actual UK carrier may think you are calling from Taïwan and may charge you extra fees... lol
This is just a hypothesis, a guess...
But come on, you have all the steps and tools to do this safely so don't be so scary...
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CSC is BRI (A528BBRI1AUL2)
I will post here if I decide to flash BTU CSC. I can't find any information of someone who flashed BTU on BRI device, so I am worried that it might cause issues. I am a n00b so I don't know what the problems can be.
Ledzee said:
CSC is BRI (A528BBRI1AUL2)
I will post here if I decide to flash BTU CSC. I can't find any information of someone who flashed BTU on BRI device, so I am worried that it might cause issues. I am a n00b so I don't know what the problems can be.
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You shouldn't be too worried about switching firmware, as long as you're doing it the right way. There might be one or two small things you'll need to set when you switch firmwares due to different configs, but you should be good to go.
Odin only flashes the firmware if it sees that everything is set right, otherwise the firmware won't be flashed which virtually removes most troubles you would otherwise face in more universal flash tools.
But do it when you feel like it, watch plenty of videos on how to do it so that you know exactly how the process goes on.
Other than that, the others have pretty much told you everything there is to know. I wouldn't worry about the broken seals since the phone looks to be on official software with Knox intact. I would flash it with a clean firmware though just to be 100% that there no nasty on it!
Edit: Since you are a newbie to this, make sure you get the right firmware for your phone. The A52 has so many variants, the A525F, A525M, A526B, A526U1, A528B and there might be more. Make sure you know your's by looking for the Model Number in the About Phone section at the foot of the settings app.
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You shouldn't be too worried about switching firmware, as long as you're doing it the right way. There might be one or two small things you'll need to set when you switch firmwares due to different configs, but you should be good to go.
Odin only flashes the firmware if it sees that everything is set right, otherwise the firmware won't be flashed which virtually removes most troubles you would otherwise face in more universal flash tools.
But do it when you feel like it, watch plenty of videos on how to do it so that you know exactly how the process goes on.
Other than that, the others have pretty much told you everything there is to know. I wouldn't worry about the broken seals since the phone looks to be on official software with Knox intact. I would flash it with a clean firmware though just to be 100% that there no nasty on it!
Edit: Since you are a newbie to this, make sure you get the right firmware for your phone. The A52 has so many variants, the A525F, A525M, A526B, A526U1, A528B and there might be more. Make sure you know your's by looking for the Model Number in the About Phone section at the foot of the settings app.
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The full model name is SM-A528BZKIBRI. How do I know if a particular CSC will be compatible?
Arobase40 said:
When you use Frija, for the Model name you just have to type SM-A528B and for the CSC, type BTU, then click on Check Update. it will show you the latest firmware available. Simply click on Download and then put it in the folder of your choice.
It may take a while depending on your internet speed. You will find a zip file with 5 files inside. So you just have to unzip it, before you can use PC Odin to flash them.
In you case, you have to use the CSC_OMC_XXXXXX and not the HOME_CSC_XXXXX as you want to convert the BRI CSC to BTU CSC.
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Thanks. So I can type any region's CSC as long as I put the model as SM-A528B and the files will be compatible?
Doesn't matter that BRI isn't in the same multi-csc (OXM) that BTU is in?
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Thanks. So I can type any region's CSC as long as I put the model as SM-A528B and the files will be compatible?
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Pretty much yeah.
Arobase40 said:
NOPE, as all CSC won't be compatible as all countries aren't using the same network frequencies and VoLTE or VoWifi aren't supported everywhere and some frequencies won't be compatible and thus won't work !
One time I downloaded and flashed an Indian firmware to get phone call recorder function and my french carrier charged me different SMS I didn't send myself !!! ^^
So I had to flash back a local firmware to get rid of this problem !!! ^^
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I am confused haha. So how do I know that BTU is compatible on my device?
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Because I tell you it is
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haha. How do you know though?
Also, is it a problem that I downloaded the December Security Update already? (Now factory reset just takes it back to December update, not older).