Hello,
I know this has been discussed so many times and in so many places. But I need help...
My tab came with middle east version of the firmware and it has so many things in there that I dont want. I want to install the latest European version of the firmware and I dont really care about Arabic support.
I tried this once (got the firmware from SAMFIRMWARE.com - XXJMA) and tried by luck with Odin..all I got in the end was a brick. I got samsung to bring my Tab back to life..but now I want to do it again. Could some one PLEASE give detailed descr. on how I can install the European firmware on my tab? Appreciate your help.
PS: I AM a noob!
Hi first things first make sure your tab is unlocked sim lock off
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My tab is unlocked and the sim lock is off.
I beleive my mistake was something to do with the PIT file and repartition.
what i did was flashed JM6 first then JMA
Just select the whole JMA.tar file as PDA. No repartition, PIT, Phone or CSC.
Flash. If it doesn't reboot after flash, reboot into recovery so it completes the install. Done.
thanks for the info..but if you look at http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-p1000.htm it says I need to use P1.pit for both the versions. Now i am confused. Please comment....
sorry yes use p1.pit
OK. Thanks...to summarize..
1. Switch on USB debug on tab
2. kill Kies
3. Start Odin (after going to download mode on the tab)
4. select the pda file (.jar) and the .pit.
5. Ensure repartion is switched off
6. start! once this is done, repeat for the second pda file.
Some more questions...
a. Now I dont understand why I need to use the JM6 first and then the JMA. Why not directly try JMA?
b. Also, I am right about the repartition? Last time I remember when I selected the .pit file, the repartition came on automatically. But by the time I realised it, it was too late. The process had already started and it never ended.
c. How long does it normally take for the update process to end?
Thanks for your help. Hopefully this time I wont brick the tab.
im interested in this thread too. I dont really know how to flash to Euro firmware. If there is any people want to share what they did, I appreciate.
Anybody? Please help us noobs!
aidicula said:
Anybody? Please help us noobs!
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you have to create an account here . there, on the bottom of the page you'll find a PDF file with everything what you need and also a video..enjoy
JMA is an update of JM6
that 's why you need the JM6 first
To flash it in JM6, I ve used Odin
set the pit file , the PDA PHONE and CSC
for the JMA refer to the JMA thread
1. Would someone please guide us to the JMA thread? I tried and couldnt find anything!
2. Also, there is no CSC file specified in samfirmware.com. I can see the download links for them on the website, but how do I know which one to use?
3. I just noticed on samfirmware there is a JMC version available now. Is that another update to the JM6? Can I go directly to JMC without the JMA ?
These questions should prove the 'noob' tag!
:EDIT!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884343
a. That has clearly explained the way to do it..but my ONLY question now is how do I know which CSC file to select.
b. The author mentioned something about 850 + 1900 and the modem. How does that affect the whole process? We would like the whole range.
Greetings,
Very respecfully I ask for advice on how can I fix my Galaxy Tab I got it in Puerto Rico US Territory,
1. I rooted the device using the available guides.
2. Then I try to unlock the device trying a European ROM using ODIN3 the instructions stated that I need to;
a. Re partition with a pit file
b. Reeboot device using power and volume down
c. Select the files as per instructions select PDA phone and csc files on the tar files i dont know how to identify each other or if I just need to select the entire tar file for all selection.
I have try JMC, JMA, JJ3 ROMs please let me know what can I do to fix my device if I can unlook it fine if not I just want to restore the default ROMs.
Please help....
d_scorpion76 said:
Greetings,
Very respecfully I ask for advice on how can I fix my Galaxy Tab I got it in Puerto Rico US Territory,
1. I rooted the device using the available guides.
2. Then I try to unlock the device trying a European ROM using ODIN3 the instructions stated that I need to;
a. Re partition with a pit file
b. Reeboot device using power and volume down
c. Select the files as per instructions select PDA phone and csc files on the tar files i dont know how to identify each other or if I just need to select the entire tar file for all selection.
I have try JMC, JMA, JJ3 ROMs please let me know what can I do to fix my device if I can unlook it fine if not I just want to restore the default ROMs.
Please help....
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Noone could really tell what you did wrong and it seems you ahven't spent time to do your research, no offense.
Try typing in Bricked tab in the search box. It will yield several results. YOu will have to review them and try. This one looks promissing...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=839469&highlight=bricked+tab
Hello,
Do you know where I can get a PHONE file for Vibrant T959 to use with ODIN?? Please help...
A while back, in the process of installing a 2.3.3 ROM on my Vibrant T959, I used a Galaxy 9000 PHONE file (and PIT and PDA) via ODIN. Since then, at boot, splash says i9000 then 2nd splansh says Vibrant.
Phone works ok, but there are times when it thinks phone is an i9000 not an Vibrant - like using ROM Manager and downloading recovery.
I have looked everywhere but not found a stock PHONE file for Vibrant (only found 512 PIT and PDA files).
Please email or point me to one, if you have or know where.
Much appreciated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1047087
You'll find the Tar and Pit under Step 2.
eggnoodle said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1047087
You'll find the Tar and Pit under Step 2.
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Hi eggnoodle,
I do not see PHONE file in the package..., only the PIT and PDA files.
Will this fix the GT i9000 splash screen and other issue? Let me know..
thx
Perhaps you misunderstood, but I was not looking for the TAR and PIT files. I am looking for the PHONE file.
Thx
If you're looking for stock rom then you can find it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848737&highlight=T959UVJFD
hopefully someone else with more experience can chime in...as I'm a newbie myself.
Thx anyway, but I am looking for the specific PHONE file to use with ODIN...
Im at work at the moment but go to the dev page and look for tge aoi toolbox that has tge stuff you need to flash back to stock
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seedofchaos said:
Im at work at the moment but go to the dev page and look for tge aoi toolbox that has tge stuff you need to flash back to stock
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Hi seedofchaos,
I have flashed back to stock many a time, to install ROMS, etc. but this has not restored the Vibrant initial splashscreen. This first splash only changed after I used a GT i9000 PHONE file with ODIN.
If you can direct me to a PHONE file to use with ODIN, I would appreciate it.
I have read about the aoi toolbox but it is more than I was looking for at moment. I just need the PHONE file for the Vibrant T959, please.
Flashing the Samsung Vibrant to stock firmware does not require a PHONE file to be selected in Odin.
You might have heard that for some other phone, but for this phone all that is required is a .tar file and a .pit file which has already been linked to.
Edit: Seems like you might just have to flash a vibrant kernel. Look into flashing that.
ferhanmm said:
Flashing the Samsung Vibrant to stock firmware does not require a PHONE file to be selected in Odin.
You might have heard that for some other phone, but for this phone all that is required is a .tar file and a .pit file which has already been linked to.
Edit: Seems like you might just have to flash a vibrant kernel. Look into flashing that.
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No sir, I am not trying to flash back to stock. I am not trying to flash to stock. I know how to do that with TAR and PIT, but that is not what I am trying to do.
I need the PHONE file to restore the initial boot splash and to get the phone to stop identifying as a GT i9000 in some apps, which it does. This behavior started when I used a GT i9000 PHONE file in ODIN.
Sorry for the confusion this is causing, but if anyone has it, I need a PHONE file for Vibrant T959.
thanks
peaceful1 said:
No sir, I am not trying to flash back to stock. I am not trying to flash to stock. I know how to do that with TAR and PIT, but that is not what I am trying to do.
I need the PHONE file to restore the initial boot splash and to get the phone to stop identifying as a GT i9000 in some apps, which it does. This behavior started when I used a GT i9000 PHONE file in ODIN.
Sorry for the confusion this is causing, but if anyone has it, I need a PHONE file for Vibrant T959.
thanks
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We understand what you are trying to do. You want to get the old boot splash back the only way to do that is to flash a stock rom. Jfd will do the trick. Otherwise you'll need to have a custom kernel like overstock flashed through clockworkmod.
+10char
Well, I have flashed JFD twice using ODIN, but no cigar.
I did so in the process of installing a new ROM.
Is there something I am missing? Current ROM is Simply Galaxy 3 rc2 based on 2.3.3
Thanks for all help
I think you need vibrant sbl.bin/boot.bin. Look here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=756832&page=2
You can ask Jellette for bootloader.
It sounds to me like you flashed the i900 sbl and boot.bin in other words your phone has the i900 boot loader. You'll need to find the files to flash the t959 boot loader however be VERY VERY careful doing so as you have about a 50/50 chance of hard bricking your phone when doing so. The files aren't available on xda for that reason. You're only shot is finding a dev who has said files and is willing to help you out. Good luck!
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Kind of a niche guide, but at least non-Japanese people owning an SC-01C have some sort of guidelines.
Before we begin
The SC-01C is the rebranded Japanese version of the P1000, locked exclusively to NTT DoCoMo. If you have this model and want to upgrade and/or flash custom ROMs with it, this guide may be able to help you.
Before beginning, you have to check your firmware version. What you'll have to download will depend on it. If you have Android 2.2 Froyo, read on, otherwise, if you're already running Android 2.3 Gingerbread skip to the Gingerbread Users section.
Also, based on experience, if you want to upgrade to other ROMs in the future you will have to keep your stock GB ROM file, your gt-p1000_mr.pit, the dbdata.tar and the entire Overcome kit (kernel and ROM). You will need all of them in the future because I've found that to install a new ROM you have to repeat the entire process of restocking to GB, then installing Overcome Kernel and ROM, then installing whatever ROM you want. It sucks, but it's the only way I've seen so far.
Froyo Users
If you're planning to install a custom ROM, you can't do it on Froyo straight away, at least not on a stock ROM with a protected bootloader. If you don't know if your bootloader is protected or not, the safest thing to do is to first upgrade your firmware to the stock Japanese Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Then you can follow the Gingerbread guide afterwards.
Froyo Users Will Need
Stock Japanese GB ROM (you can get it from here or from SamFirmware.com). The ROM is a .tar archive file, so you will also need 7-Zip or another file extracting utility to extract files from the tar file.
Odin 1.7 (higher versions will likely not hurt either)
Heimdall (in case Odin doesn't work or you aren't running Windows)
Upgrading to Gingerbread
Make sure your PC has the drivers for your Tab. If you've already connected your PC to the Tab before, you already have them. Otherwise, plug your Tab into your PC and let the drivers install automatically. This works even if you're in Download Mode. If they don't install automatically, you might need to download Samsung Kies or just the Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones to get the driver to install.
[FOR HEIMDALL USERS]
You will need to plug in your Tab and run zadig.exe for your drivers, which is found either in the same folder as your Heimdall.exe or in the Drivers folder in that same folder, depending on which version you have. From there, select Options -> List All Devices, then select Gadget Serial or Android USB Composite Interface, then click Install Driver.
After getting the drivers, unplug your Tab (you can keep the PC end plugged in). Turn off your Tab and plug your USB Interface cord into your PC (not the Tab just yet), then put your Tab into Download Mode. You can do this by either holding down the Power and Volume Down keys while the Tab is off, or simply holding down the Volume Down key while plugging in the cord to your Tab. If done correctly, you should see a screen with a yellow Android with a shovel, together with the words "DOWNLOAD MODE, DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!"
If you're running Windows and using Odin, extract the gt-p1000_mr.pit from the .tar archive into the same folder as the archive. Otherwise, if you're running Heimdall, extract the entire archive into the same folder as your Heimdall.exe.
Plug your Tab back in if you haven't already. The next step will vary for Odin and Heimdall users.
[FOR ODIN USERS]
Open Odin and check if there is a yellow box amongst all the white ones which says [COM4] or something like that, it doesn't matter as long as the box is yellow.
Click PIT and select the gt-p1000_mr.pit you extracted from the stock Japanese GB .tar file, then click Start. This will re-partition the device, and it is absolutely critical that this is done first, as missing this step can cause a brick.
After the PIT flashing is successful, click Reset, then click PDA and select the stock Japanese GB .tar file, and click Start. You will have to wait for a few minutes while the ROM flashes. Progress bars will appear both on the Tab screen and Odin.
NOTE: If after flashing you boot into Recovery Mode and you get the following error:
Code:
E: part(1) DATA Checksum Error
E: part(1) Checksum Error
Internal MMC checksum verify failed.
Then you will have to download and flash dbdata.tar as PDA (Google "P1000 dbdata.tar"; it's about 1.25MB or so). That should solve it.
[FOR HEIMDALL USERS]
Since you already extracted the contents of the stock Japanese GB .tar file into the same folder as your Heimdall.exe, all you have to do is run the following command from a Terminal window (or Command Prompt if you're running Windows):
Code:
heimdall flash --repartition --primary-boot boot.bin --cache cache.rfs --dbdata dbdata.rfs --factoryfs factoryfs.rfs --pit gt-p1000_mr.pit --modem modem.bin --param param.lfs --secondary-boot Sbl.bin --kernel zImage --verbose
Wait a few minutes while Heimdall flashes the ROM. It should inform you when the flashing is successful.
After the flashing is successful, you should now be running stock Android 2.3 Gingerbread. You can stop here or continue on to the Gingerbread Users section for flashing a custom ROM.
Gingerbread Users
Since you're already on Gingerbread, which is the latest stock Android version you have, you're probably reading this guide to find out how to install custom ROMs. Personally I've found, after bricking my Tab a couple of times, that trying to flash custom ROMs from the stock Japanese GB ROM doesn't work unless you flash the Overcome kernel and ROM first.
Hence, the first step to getting a custom ROM running on an SC-01C is to flash the Overcome kernel. For instructions on how to do this, go to the guide thread at the end of the paragraph. You can skip the restocking part, as you're already running stock GB. Instead, follow the instructions from Step 7 of the guide, found on Page 10. After following the instructions there and flashing the Overcome kernel and ROM, you should now be able to flash any other custom ROM you want, following the instructions for the regular P1000.
Getting the Overcome kernel and ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881981
Questions, Answers and Possible Issues
My SC-01C is stuck at boot logo after trying (and failing) to flash custom ROM.
Solving this issue depends on your firmware version and whether or not you can still get into Download Mode. If you can, just follow the instructions in this guide exactly and the problem should be solved.
My SC-01C is stuck at phone-exclamation mark!-computer screen.
This is also likely because of a failed ROM flashing or firmware upgrade. In that case, you can use Heimdall OneClickUnbrick to fix it. A guide to do so can be found here.
My SC-01C isn't detected by Odin, and/or Heimdall produces a "Claiming interface failed" error.
Your drivers aren't being detected and either need to be installed or reinstalled. To force a driver reinstall on Windows, plug in your Tab, go to the System Tray, right-click Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media, then select Open Devices and Printers. Find your Tab's device name from there, then right-click it and select Remove Device, then unplug your Tab and plug it in again. The drivers should reinstall automatically. If they still don't reinstall, download Samsung Kies or the Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones and try again.
For other possible questions or concerns, please reply to this thread.
After successful repair, No Network/ No service
I followed the first method and recovered a bricked P1000 docomo
But No network/service
Any ideas ?
dannyogolo said:
I followed the first method and recovered a bricked P1000 docomo
But No network/service
Any ideas ?
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You'll need to modify it further to get it to work with other providers. I'm personally not sure if it's a hardware or a software hack, because I paid someone to unlock my Tab back when I didn't know jack **** about modding. If it was already unlocked prior to being bricked, try to flash a new ROM over it. Either way, please hit back if you find the answer so I can add it to the FAQ section.
Hi! I just got the SC-01C & it was already loaded with a custom ICS firmware. Would it be ok to flash another custom firmware DIRECTLY? or Do I still need to flash the GB first?
only root
how to root without change stock rom?
It is possible ?
Thank you
zmeus said:
how to root without change stock rom?
It is possible ?
Thank you
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Yes it's possible, just Google "how to root galaxy tab". There's a few methods, so just pick one.
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Thank you
This it will help me for sure.
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"Hi im a noob and i hate myself"
finally found a thread that that covers japanese p1000.
I have a one it was given to me and still on android froyo 2.2 it is been unlocked by software and i don't know if its been rooted or not.
for the past days i've been looking over the net for this particular device to be upgrade to the latest jellybean rom.this will be very helpful for me since i dont know anything about flashing. been reading threads over and over bec i dont want to brick this device for i use it as a secondary phone
Will flashing to the original docomo GB 2.3... stock firmware make the tab in an locked state again? and is the new rom like the cyanogenmod 10.1 or 10.2 have a built in unlock?
joevinz said:
"Hi im a noob and i hate myself"
finally found a thread that that covers japanese p1000.
I have a one it was given to me and still on android froyo 2.2 it is been unlocked by software and i don't know if its been rooted or not.
for the past days i've been looking over the net for this particular device to be upgrade to the latest jellybean rom.this will be very helpful for me since i dont know anything about flashing. been reading threads over and over bec i dont want to brick this device for i use it as a secondary phone
Will flashing to the original docomo GB 2.3... stock firmware make the tab in an locked state again? and is the new rom like the cyanogenmod 10.1 or 10.2 have a built in unlock?
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No, 2,3 has an unlocked bootloader. Just follow the guide carefully step by step and you should be fine.
geno93n0 said:
No, 2,3 has an unlocked bootloader. Just follow the guide carefully step by step and you should be fine.
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ok that's good to know, i'll prep up first before having a go. just be patient with me pls. bec from time to time i'll be asking you alot if i mess up. . thank in advance. thank button has been used.:good:
joevinz said:
ok that's good to know, i'll prep up first before having a go. just be patient with me pls. bec from time to time i'll be asking you alot if i mess up. . thank in advance. thank button has been used.:good:
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No problem, ask away. I made a lot of mistakes by experimenting on my own, so I made this guide to make the process easier for people with our model.
Hi i have a problem with SC-01C Gingerbread OMKE2, ive been stuck in boot.bin and it fails to flash the overcome using ODIN, what should i do? pls help
Help I think I am bricked
I have a sc-01c bought in japan...I tried flashing and now all i get is the docomo screen...I think i may have deleted everything on the tab...I can get into dl mode but whether flashing with odin or heimdall i get errors...Is there a way to wipe totally and reinstall from scratch....
WILLIEFRANCE said:
I have a sc-01c bought in japan...I tried flashing and now all i get is the docomo screen...I think i may have deleted everything on the tab...I can get into dl mode but whether flashing with odin or heimdall i get errors...Is there a way to wipe totally and reinstall from scratch....
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What are you Trying to do? and what errors?
SC-01C
rence.slvdr said:
What are you Trying to do? and what errors?
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I am trying to install the stock rom using odin. I flash the pit then reboot go back to dl mode and flash the tar(stock) i think i hosed the device...Odin says it passed and it reset...but all i get is docommo screen then after the samsung galaxy screen and it keeps blinking ever few minutes like it cant reboot...I ALSO tried flashing the newer Stock 2.3? and the same issue...
I think I may have mucked up the software but can get into DL mode...any ideas?
I followed the directions but still no joy....Perhaps I am dense...
But basically
Flash pit
reboot
Flash stock
Blinking samsung
Odin says reset and no errors...
WILLIEFRANCE said:
I am trying to install the stock rom using odin. I flash the pit then reboot go back to dl mode and flash the tar(stock) i think i hosed the device...Odin says it passed and it reset...but all i get is docommo screen then after the samsung galaxy screen and it keeps blinking ever few minutes like it cant reboot...I ALSO tried flashing the newer Stock 2.3? and the same issue...
I think I may have mucked up the software but can get into DL mode...any ideas?
I followed the directions but still no joy....Perhaps I am dense...
But basically
Flash pit
reboot
Flash stock
Blinking samsung
Odin says reset and no errors...
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This happened to me as well, it's why I wrote this guide. Try the Overcome method that I posted in the guide, or search for it in this forum. Also, are you using the stock Japanese GB ROM or just a normal stock ROM? You need to use the stock Japanese Gingerbread ROM. I provided links in the guide.
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Hi i have a problem with SC-01C Gingerbread OMKE2, ive been stuck in boot.bin and it fails to flash the overcome using ODIN, what should i do? pls help
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Don't flash them all at once. Look at the Overcome guide carefully.
pls help
hi.. im new here and i have a problem with modding my sc01c tab. im already running on official gingerbread SC01COMKE2 firmware and im also rooted. i followed all the steps but always ended up with a soft brick. heres what i did.. i downloaded overcome files from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881981 and followed step by step guide. i flashed Overcome_Kernel_v4.0.0.tar and boot into recovery mode.. then flashed Overcome_7_Series_v4.1.0_Wipe.. but it says cannot open BAD FILE. i redownload even the no wipe version but same happens. i tried to restock using GB-Stock-Safe-v5 but it failed in odin.. whats weird is that when i flashed my tab with official firmware it succeeded without a problem.. can you guys help me here? what did i miss or do wrong? pls dont hate me much im just a noob.
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No problem, ask away. I made a lot of mistakes by experimenting on my own, so I made this guide to make the process easier for people with our model.
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ah finally had the time to modd my docomo tab, heres what happened, fashing the pit file went ok, but flashing the rom went haywire ended up brick. i did everything to the letter but to no success. i manage to unbrick the tab and redo the whole thing but i always end up bricking it. rom fails to flash. any ideas? should i be rooted in froyo before doing this?
ah finally after countless trial and error finally updated my tab to gingerbread, now next step is to root and install clockwork recovery mod. i will not rst until my tab gets the lates jellybean rom hahahah,
jOdin3
hey all,
this is the first non-nexus phone i've used, and I am excited about flashing the U firmware to get a clean stock experience on my g930v. I was wondering what files i should input in jOdin under the PDA/Bootloader/CSC/Phone fields after I extract the zip file SM-G930U? I have searched tried to watch some insufferable youtube videos on the matter have had no luck finding an answer. Also since I'm asking, is it possible to flash this firmware with jOdin3, sorry for the newbie questions, didn't know where else to go.
Thanks in advance to any helpful replies.
Solved the above, no need for replies.
Next though is when I try and flash using Jodin3 the pit file is acquired, the phone reboots and then it stays disconnected and I am unable to start the process after the phone reboots. Any suggestions?
Solved the above by using heimdall to extract pit.
I am close to giving up and flashing anything via jOdin3 I have tried pretty much everything to flash new firmware with no success, latest error is that there is a corrupt file, need to use Odin file...
HAS ANYONE had success flashing a Verizon S7 on macOS? if so please tell me where to look otherwise going to sell this for an 930F version.