Hey all,
I just got my new galaxy S II and want a custom rom in it, but i have a question about the firmwares:
I have the firmware version of KE2 and maybe its a stupid question, but is it possible to upgrade to another or just flash a ROM with another version?
I am waiting to hear from your nice knowledge to share with me
Greetz Patrick
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Upgrades or upgrade via Kies .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081368
jje
Thanks for your reply, but my question was actually: can i upgrade my firmware (KE2) to another with another name like KE8 or KF1? Thanks anyway
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You can flash any version of a firmware to your phone regardless of what it is starting out on.
if you wish to you can flash your KE2 to either of the ones you meantioned via odin.
There is detailed guides on this in the dev section that arent too hard to follow and are a good read to understand the process to do this.
Nobody ever says if an update implies a hard reset or not.
I know You don't have to wipe(hard reset) if the csc stays the same, but what if it changes (e.g.: from ITV KE2 to polish KF2)? Losing all the settings is not acceptable...
TrustNoOne82 said:
Nobody ever says if an update implies a hard reset or not.
Hard reset is defined yes or no in the instructions .
Standard update NO hard reset .
I know You don't have to wipe(hard reset) if the csc stays the same, but what if it changes (e.g.: from ITV KE2 to polish KF2)?
If the CSC changes then you have flashed the wrong firmware +CSC
You want ITV csc then flash ITV firmware with an ITV csc .
jje
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JJEgan said:
TrustNoOne82 said:
Nobody ever says if an update implies a hard reset or not.
Hard reset is defined yes or no in the instructions .
Standard update NO hard reset .
I know You don't have to wipe(hard reset) if the csc stays the same, but what if it changes (e.g.: from ITV KE2 to polish KF2)?
If the CSC changes then you have flashed the wrong firmware +CSC
You want ITV csc then flash ITV firmware with an ITV csc .
jje
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I know that, but what if I want to use another csc for faster updates?
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JJEgan said:
I know that, but what if I want to use another csc for faster updates?
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CSC is country specific codes for networks nothing to do with updates .
Not even read by updater .
jje
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JJEgan said:
TrustNoOne82 said:
CSC is country specific codes for networks nothing to do with updates .
Not even read by updater .
jje
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So the thing I read that if you flash a foreign (e.g. xeu) firmware over a local one (e.g. itv) you have to wipe is false... Good to know, that's the thing that has been keeping me from updating.
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TrustNoOne82 said:
JJEgan said:
So the thing I read that if you flash a foreign (e.g. xeu) firmware over a local one (e.g. itv) you have to wipe is false... Good to know, that's the thing that has been keeping me from updating.
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If you change the CSC on the phone that may wipe .
but if you have CSC say ITY and flash firmware ITY its the same but if you flash XEU then to get it to replace ITY after the phone boots you may need to change in the phone the CSC that may need a factory reset if its not shown as XEU CSC
You dont really need a CSC all it does if give a list of networks and a sales code in text and xml files .
No CSC or wrong CSC just enter networks APN details manually .
IF you have CWM you can back the original rom up before any flashing and use that to recover from wipe .
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Hello,
Where can i download the firmware P6800XXLB4 ?
thanks for your help
Is there a XXLB4?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=3&o=1&m=GT-P6800&r=1#regiona
My brand new tab has it
FBUENO said:
My brand new tab has it
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I PM´ed you - if you want this Firmware just read it
xenix96 said:
I PM´ed you - if you want this Firmware just read it
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can PM me as well? ^^
ruffruff said:
can PM me as well? ^^
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well ill make it official now
[ROM&GUIDE] Official Firmwares SGT 7.7 P6800 + P6810 Download
Venusforu
I installed this new XEF firmware but when I plug it to Kies, it says my device ot supported! Anybody knows why?
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Installing of firmware not changes csc.
To change csc to XEF you should to make wipe data in recovery.
After this csc will to be XEF and kies will recognies the firmware.
I can't download the file from FileFractory, it keeps saying no more free slots.
Any other source?
Same here... If some could upload elsewhere or send to sammobile, that would be great.
ikeny said:
I can't download the file from FileFractory
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Try this: narod.ru/disk/48051145001.7a8ee9685959d6cd7063d114cc458f49/P6800XXLB4_P6800XXLA3_P6800XEFLC1_HOME.tar.md5.zip.html
You can download any stock firmwares using CheckFusDownloader.exe.
For this (XEF) firmware fields are:
Product Code: GT-P6800LSAXEF
PDA: P6800XXLB4
CSC: P6800XEFLC1
Phone: P6800XXLA3
Click "Check firmware" and download.
CheckFusDownloader is there on site fus.nanzen.se
Alorr said:
Try this: narod.ru/disk/48051145001.7a8ee9685959d6cd7063d114cc458f49/P6800XXLB4_P6800XXLA3_P6800XEFLC1_HOME.tar.md5.zip.html
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Thanks. I did manage to get the file from FileFactory after trying for a day and a half.
Is this firmware any better than others?
Alorr said:
Try this: narod.ru/disk/48051145001.7a8ee9685959d6cd7063d114cc458f49/P6800XXLB4_P6800XXLA3_P6800XEFLC1_HOME.tar.md5.zip.html
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Need to erase a space before .html. First "thank" status for u. =)
Hi, just a question...
How do I know which firmware to use in South Africa?
I see for all other contries but none for mine, the firware on the unit I have is for UAE and is Arabic, all goods work fine but I confused when going to flash a Custom Rom on which to use and not to use.
Please could someone help with this???
Are you positively sure?
Alorr said:
Installing of firmware not changes csc.
To change csc to XEF you should to make wipe data in recovery.
After this csc will to be XEF and kies will recognies the firmware.
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Are you sure about this?
I didn't realise it was so easy to change CSC. I read in other places that CSC was not wasy to change.
slide200sx said:
Hi, just a question...
How do I know which firmware to use in South Africa?
I see for all other contries but none for mine, the firware on the unit I have is for UAE and is Arabic, all goods work fine but I confused when going to flash a Custom Rom on which to use and not to use.
Please could someone help with this???
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do u have the uae firmware?
Iam looking for it.
bomariam1 said:
do u have the uae firmware?
Iam looking for it.
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Do you mean United Arab Emirates? Its available on Samsung update server, why not download from there? Search for Check Fus Downloader.
Hi,
I have a GS3 from Amazon in the UK. I havnt recieved the 4.3 update yet so I decided to check the CSC code which was set to TTT :crying: (Trinidad and Tobago). The update hasnt been released in TTT yet so I want to change the CSC to BTU. The phone is NOT rooted. I have tried a few apps plus the *#272*IMEI# but non work . Can anyone please tell me how to do it?/??
Thanks in advance
amolak1999 said:
Hi,
I have a GS3 from Amazon in the UK. I havnt recieved the 4.3 update yet so I decided to check the CSC code which was set to TTT :crying: (Trinidad and Tobago). The update hasnt been released in TTT yet so I want to change the CSC to BTU. The phone is NOT rooted. I have tried a few apps plus the *#272*IMEI# but non work . Can anyone please tell me how to do it?/??
Thanks in advance
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You can use this app to change your CSC. However, two things.
A. You need to be rooted beyond XXELLA
B. Your selected rom needs to support multi csc
( tried that before but doesn't work as its unrooted and on stock software
amolak1999 said:
( tried that before but doesn't work as its unrooted and on stock software
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It should work, but you need to root if you're on XXELLA or above
Sorry not that much of a techie :silly: what is XXELLA? So it doesn't need to be rooted? Because when i press change CSC it comes up with com.android.preconfig not found on your device and takes me to the dialer with *#272*1759# already punched in?? After ringing that I get Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
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Sorry not that much of a techie :silly: what is XXELLA? So it doesn't need to be rooted? Because when i press change CSC it comes up with com.android.preconfig not found on your device and takes me to the dialer with *#272*1759# already punched in?? After ringing that I get Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
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Xxella would be a 4.1.2 firmware.
It would look like your stock setup doesn't have a multi CSC setup so I'm not sure if you're able to change to BTU
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amolak1999 said:
Sorry not that much of a techie :silly: what is XXELLA? So it doesn't need to be rooted? Because when i press change CSC it comes up with com.android.preconfig not found on your device and takes me to the dialer with *#272*1759# already punched in?? After ringing that I get Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
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if I am not wrong you need:
(1) be rooted to change the CSC
(2) after that you can use the tool mentioned before and/or flash a BTU rom
or maybe easier:
just flash the newest 4.3 rom version (you can do this without root as well I think)
Flash the latest 4.3 rom for the UK, using odin and following the guide in sticky thread.
Factory reset from recovery, reboot and csc should match the firmware.
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chrismast said:
if I am not wrong you need:
(1) be rooted to change the CSC
(2) after that you can use the tool mentioned before and/or flash a BTU rom
or maybe easier:
just flash the newest 4.3 rom version (you can do this without root as well I think)
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Hi can you please tell me how to flash the latest 4.3 without rooting please?
amolak1999 said:
Hi can you please tell me how to flash the latest 4.3 without rooting please?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
Download the latest 4.3 for UK - which would be - I9300XXUGMK6. Then follow instructions in the first post
blazevxi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
Download the latest 4.3 for UK - which would be - I9300XXUGMK6. Then follow instructions in the first post
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I'm pretty sure this method will default the CSC to "KOR"
You want to flash the ELL4 U.K. firmware from the stock firmware thread. Download the S2/S3 CSC changer app from the play store and set the CSC to BTU.
This will factory reset the device, so make sure you have your important files backed up.
Then proceed to flash MK6 4.3. Now everything will match.
electrotune1200 said:
I'm pretty sure this method will default the CSC to "KOR"
You want to flash the ELL4 U.K. firmware from the stock firmware thread. Download the S2/S3 CSC changer app from the play store and set the CSC to BTU.
This will factory reset the device, so make sure you have your important files backed up.
Then proceed to flash MK6 4.3. Now everything will match.
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Do you think If I took the device to Carphone Warehouse would they be able to change the CSC??
amolak1999 said:
Do you think If I took the device to Carphone Warehouse would they be able to change the CSC??
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Do it yourself man.... It's easy.
electrotune1200 said:
Do it yourself man.... It's easy.
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How?? I don't wanna void the warranty
amolak1999 said:
How?? I don't wanna void the warranty
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If you flash a untouched 4.3 rom thru odin it does not void the warranty. It will read official in Odin. At least on my phone it did. Like they said earlier they should have a uk version floating around somewhere. Otherwise just leave it alone and wait for the update. I hope that helps
Just turned out that i need to flash my carrier's RO, but on 4.4.2, it's stucked on VIP CSC instead of ATL, so I must flash 4.3 ATL ROM and then upgrade from it.
So, my question is: how to do it? :silly: is it possible with KNOX already tripped at 0x1? I am very aware of flashing with ODIN risks are, and not afraid of them.
If something goes wrong could I just reflash generic Nordic 4.4.2 ROM?
Thank you for watching folks! :good:
worf_1977 said:
Just turned out that i need to flash my carrier's RO, but on 4.4.2, it's stucked on VIP CSC instead of ATL, so I must flash 4.3 ATL ROM and then upgrade from it.
So, my question is: how to do it? :silly: is it possible with KNOX already tripped at 0x1? I am very aware of flashing with ODIN risks are, and not afraid of them.
If something goes wrong could I just reflash generic Nordic 4.4.2 ROM?
Thank you for watching folks! :good:
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Once bootloader upgraded, you cannot downgrade. ATL is for Spain Vodafone. Even after flashing the ATL CSC you will still have VIP CSC. This happens because this Csc is for multiple countries.
Maybe downgrading without bootloader?
Anyway, VIP rom is not bad at all, but at least on sammobile's package is not multi CSC, so I don't understand nothing!
I can't change it!
If you, any of you, are so kind to give me correct directions, I would be really grateful
worf_1977 said:
Maybe downgrading without bootloader?
Anyway, VIP rom is not bad at all, but at least on sammobile's package is not multi CSC, so I don't understand nothing!
I can't change it!
If you, any of you, are so kind to give me correct directions, I would be really grateful
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Use the Nordic Firmware. It works just fine and it doesnt have that Vodafone crap. I am using the Vodafone ATL version, but my CSC is VIP. That´s how it is. The ATL version is the same with the VIP version for Checz, i think. It doesnt affect you. So even if it say that you are on VIP CSC, it´s the same with the ATL CSC.
ATL seems to be different behaviour in what battery is related, and smoother.
That's why i want it, without croatian trash LOL
worf_1977 said:
ATL seems to be different behaviour in what battery is related, and smoother.
That's why i want it, without croatian trash LOL
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No, it doesnt affect battery. It´s just you. ANyway you can use titanium backup and remove those annoying bloatware.
Already know what titanium backup is and stands for. I've been using it since my Xperia X8 days, back in 2010
worf_1977 said:
Already know what titanium backup is and stands for. I've been using it since my Xperia X8 days, back in 2010
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OK, the final word is that... you can´t change your CSC from VIP to ATL , You can change it to NEE if you want. I´ve tested a lot of CSC included Orange France, and i can say that i´ve didnt notice any difference is battery life or speed. The only difference is that NEE version is bloatware free
I already know, but want to try as many different roms as I can
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I already know, but want to try as many different roms as I can
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OK, suerte
I will figure the way to extract CSC files from hidden.img and putting them on Nordic hidden.img files...
The perspective looks promising! LOL
worf_1977 said:
I will figure the way to extract CSC files from hidden.img and putting them on Nordic hidden.img files...
The perspective looks promising! LOL
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Hey
You won't find any CSC in hidden.img.ext4.
All is inside cache.img.ext4.
Regards.
DeHAWK said:
Hey
You won't find any CSC in hidden.img.ext4.
All is inside cache.img.ext4.
Regards.
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Thanks. I will look on that file instead [emoji1]
I have a EGY CSC.i need to change my CSC .because EGY has not received any updates since march.so how can i do it ?can i do it without breaking OTA?any help please
Just flash a different firmware via ODIN, no need to change CSC
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Just flash a different firmware via ODIN, no need to change CSC
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If i flash BTU one will it break OTA?my product code ends with EGY(samsung phone info product code under CSC tab) is it okay?
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If i flash BTU one will it break OTA?my product code ends with EGY(samsung phone info product code under CSC tab) is it okay?
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Same question I have
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Just flash a different firmware via ODIN, no need to change CSC
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So by flashing UK BTW Firmware It will automatically change my region to the UK and Ill be receiving UK OTA updates in the future?
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So by flashing UK BTW Firmware It will automatically change my region to the UK and Ill be receiving UK OTA updates in the future?
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Correct. As long as you use the CSC file and not the HOME_CSC file.
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Correct. As long as you use the CSC file and not the HOME_CSC file.
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Thank you for your help
I want to flash the latest firmware for the S7 Edge - https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/122404/G935FXXU1DQB3_G935FOXA1DQB1_BTU/
Anything I must pay attention in Odin or just flash it the normal way?
Also, in the instructions they say to use odin v3.11.1, is it ok if I use the latest odin which is v3.12.3, or it's better if I use the version they used to avoid any surprise problems?
Hgneto said:
Thank you for your help
I want to flash the latest firmware for the S7 Edge - https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/122404/G935FXXU1DQB3_G935FOXA1DQB1_BTU/
Anything I must pay attention in Odin or just flash it the normal way?
Also, in the instructions they say to use odin v3.11.1, is it ok if I use the latest odin which is v3.12.3, or it's better if I use the version they used to avoid any surprise problems?
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Just flash all 4 files, ignoring HOME_CSC.
Any Odin version should be fine.
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Just flash all 4 files, ignoring HOME_CSC.
Any Odin version should be fine.
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Thanks! And besides my phone isn't originally from the UK I'll start receiving OTA updates from the UK? Or will the OTA's be received from the original country where the phone was bought?
Hgneto said:
Thanks! And besides my phone isn't originally from the UK I'll start receiving OTA updates from the UK? Or will the OTA's be received from the original country where the phone was bought?
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You'll receive OTA updates for BTU
problem with connecting gear 3
Hello
installed this rom on my s7 flat 930w8 and everything works great but i can not get my gear 3 to connect keep getting an error message
error message: "check if your phone is compatible and if the samsung gear app needs to be updated then try again
somtimes i will get a download failed message first after hitting the connect button
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Correct. As long as you use the CSC file and not the HOME_CSC file.
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I was research for this csc and change csc, and i have question. my product is ETL. if i only flash firmware from DBT with includec CSC, not HOME_CSC. does it auto change to DBT, or i must remove sim card while phone 1st. boot up? some guys says bcuz most firmwares is OXM it will stay already to ETL will not changing... can u give me answer for that? thank you so much
So I ran into a bootloop issue and flashed stock firmware via Odin on my Galaxy S8 Specifically the (G950FXXU1AQDG_G950FEVR1AQDG_EVR) on my (SM-G950FD). It was successful. However, settings app was cluttered now. I am having all the options and not the categorized one. It's like having duplicates. I already did re-flash the firmware and did reset to factory default settings but it's still the same. I cannot get back the previous one that was properly categorized.
Anyone know how to fix / change this?
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You just enabled the infinity screen settings mode lol
peachpuff said:
You just enabled the infinity screen settings mode lol
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before, settings was organized into categories but now, all settings under those categories are also available outside. See those Airplane Mode,Wifi,Bluetooth,Data Usage,Mobile Network,More. They were supposed to be under or inside "Connections" category.
Strange indeed, on some phones in the top right corner of the settings page you should have a 3 dot menu that allows you to pick a different view but this view is ridiculous.
i had this issue on my s7 right after i flashed my country's CSC via odin, was using full BTU software including CSC but when i flashed Egypt's CSC on BTU firmware this happened, simple solution is to try flashing a different country's CSC and see if the problem is resolved
Gasser.Atef said:
i had this issue on my s7 right after i flashed my country's CSC via odin, was using full BTU software including CSC but when i flashed Egypt's CSC on BTU firmware this happened, simple solution is to try flashing a different country's CSC and see if the problem is resolved
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I was thinking of maybe CSC could be the reason but when i have flashed back to stock, i only flashed the AP, BL, and CP. Is it okay to only flash CSC? Also, my phone is currently rooted right now. Would it be an issue?
MarkerBeanXDA said:
I was thinking of maybe CSC could be the reason but when i have flashed back to stock, i only flashed the AP, BL, and CP. Is it okay to only flash CSC? Also, my phone is currently rooted right now. Would it be an issue?
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dont think root would be an issue or related to it, i know it was the CSC cause i only flashed CSC right before it happened, and when i flashed back BTU CSC settings came back to normal
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dont think root would be an issue or related to it, i know it was the CSC cause i only flashed CSC right before it happened, and when i flashed back BTU CSC settings came back to normal
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I got the SM-G950FD and it's unlocked. Which CSC should i get?
MarkerBeanXDA said:
I got the SM-G950FD and it's unlocked. Which CSC should i get?
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D stands for Duos right? which software did you flash before it happen?
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D stands for Duos right? which software did you flash before it happen?
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United Kingdom. I did not flash the CSC. Just AP,BL, and CP.
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New Zealand. I did not flash the CSC. Just AP,BL, and CP.
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G950FXXU1AQDG this one?
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G950FXXU1AQDG this one?
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Yeah that one. Should i try to flash CSC only via odin now?
MarkerBeanXDA said:
Yeah that one.
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try downloading this BTU Software-
try flashing BTU files (the same files you flashed before with New Zealand's firmware) if it's still there then i guess you gotta flash CSC with a factory reset, at least this is how it worked for me on my S7
Gasser.Atef said:
try downloading this BTU Software-
try flashing BTU files (the same files you flashed before with New Zealand's firmware) if it's still there then i guess you gotta flash CSC with a factory reset, at least this is how it worked for me on my S7
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I have flashed everything (BL,AP,CP,CSC) and it's all good now. Though, it did wipe everything so i had to start from scratch again?
MarkerBeanXDA said:
I have flashed everything (BL,AP,CP,CSC) and it's all good now. Though, it did wipe everything so i had to start from scratch again
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yes that's cause of the CSC file it factory resets the phone, well at least you got your settings app back now