Hi all,
I have a Western Europe ROM (unbranded) on my WF updated to 1.25.405.1. It is running ok but I'm missing some features (such as Thai fonts). I'd simply like to use an Official Asian one instead.
This RUU would do the trick I guess
RUU_Buzz_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.15.707.1_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_131306_signed.exe
but it wouldn't work due to region difference.
I have read quite a few threads regarding rooting, goldcards, custom roms and reverting... and now I'm confused... I don't need root if not necessary, and I don't feel ready for custom ROMs... Just changing regions.
Could someone tell me a simple way if there is to change to another region official ROM or point me to a topic that deals with that ?
Thanks!
Hi there,
I recently bought a Note 3 with Asian software (sm-N9006). But I live in Europe. I tried to flash the European stock rom
but it constantly failed. The device is already rooted, but I cant manage to install another Stock ROM with Odin.
So what i want to know is:
1. is it even possible?
2. how to?
3. Are there other options?
I really hope someone can help me out!
thanks in advance
I am sure that there should already be a thread dedicated to this but I can't seem to find it.....
If I have a Note 3 that is not in a region (South Africa) that is currently getting Lollipop ota updates (And don't expect my provider to do so quickly, adding bloatware takes a long time). Is it possible to flash those firmware to my handset to one of the versions available for the European providers.
If so what do I need to do? What guide can I follow?
And what version it the least bloated with non Samsung wares (Happy with Samsung bloatware for now)
If yours is an N9005, the International version then you can flash any European ROM on it. However it also depends on the size of your phone, I mean if you have a 32 GB phone then you won't be able to flash the German Lollipop ROM, because I think it's meant for 16 GB devices (I could be wrong though). As I have a 32 GB model I had to flash the Polish Lollipop ROM.
All these matters if you have an N9005.
devilsdouble said:
If yours is an N9005, the International version then you can flash any European ROM on it. However it also depends on the size of your phone, I mean if you have a 32 GB phone then you won't be able to flash the German Lollipop ROM, because I think it's meant for 16 GB devices (I could be wrong though). As I have a 32 GB model I had to flash the Polish Lollipop ROM.
All these matters if you have an N9005.
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Yes I have 32 GB LTE N9005 Not sure if it is international version? As I mentioned it has a lot of South Africa vodafone bloatware installed
Base version : N9005XXUENC2
What guide should I follow to "upgrade" ?
Yes, that is the international version mate, I have the same version.
This is what I have done to upgrade to L, follow the same if you want.
If you already don't have a custom recovery installed, then flash TWRP (version 2.8.5) via Odin.
Then in TWRP go to Wipe option and Wipe everything, I mean under Advanced Wipe wipe everything, Dalvik, Cache, Data etc. (except the external SD), done, now turn off the phone (do not reboot the phone from TWRP and use the Do Not Install option to not root the phone). Now press Vol Down and Power to go to Download mode and connect the phone to PC and Odin will show it as well. Then it's simple, just add the Lollipop ROM under Odin's AP tab and flash it and wait for 5 minutes, done. Later you root the phone again and uninstall all the craps you want.
As you have the 32 GB version flash the Polish Lollipop ROM, cause that's meant for 32 GB devices.
PS: Needless to say the above procedure will wipe all the data, so if you have some important data then take a backup with Titanium first.
Hello guys i have a samsung LTE note 3 , singapore version.
I am using the phone in India.
there are many note 3 that have got the lollipop version.
baseband N9005DXUGNK1
version 4.4.2
1. can i flash the UK (vodafone) lollipop version on my phone via ODIN ?
2. will it trip my knox after flashing?
3. Will i have to unlock my phone after flashing to use Indian sim? (because when i got the phone i did not have to unlock it)
You could also try the Dutch VDF (Vodafone) ROM. It's for 32GB.
The German Vodafone version isn't for 16GB, there is no 16GB Note 3 outside Asia. But the German firmware had flash issues that required the pitfile to solve with 4.4 as well.
linekbp said:
Hello guys i have a samsung LTE note 3 , singapore version.
I am using the phone in India.
there are many note 3 that have got the lollipop version.
baseband N9005DXUGNK1
version 4.4.2
1. can i flash the UK (vodafone) lollipop version on my phone via ODIN ?
2. will it trip my knox after flashing?
3. Will i have to unlock my phone after flashing to use Indian sim? (because when i got the phone i did not have to unlock it)
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I flashed the Polish version earlier today
Easy as pie.
No need to be rooted or have custom recovery (Done from stock 4.4.2 South Africa Vodafone)
Did not trip Knox, and does not wipe phone or apps (just adds a couple of new ones)
The Polish, UK part seems to be only the network/localization for that area, Polish ROM added some polish apps, and I'm assuming UK version will add some UK vodafone bloatware, that will be of no use in areas outside the intended region.
TO flash :
Boot into download mode (vol down + home + power)
Start odin as administrator
Connect phone and press vol up to connect (odin will show its connected)
Click AP/PDA and select the file you want to flash (tar.md5 file)
Start...
Wait a couple of minutes and you'll have lollipop with everything working as it was before flash (no need to re-install anything)
If you really want to you can do a factory reset and wipe the caches. But I didn't feel the need to do so (Although I did backup just in case something did go wrong)
savagezaing said:
I am sure that there should already be a thread dedicated to this but I can't seem to find it.....
If I have a Note 3 that is not in a region (South Africa) that is currently getting Lollipop ota updates (And don't expect my provider to do so quickly, adding bloatware takes a long time). Is it possible to flash those firmware to my handset to one of the versions available for the European providers.
If so what do I need to do? What guide can I follow?
And what version it the least bloated with non Samsung wares (Happy with Samsung bloatware for now)
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I have a Vodacom SM-N9005 32 GB Note 3 I have uploaded to Lollipop using the files that were posted in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/guide-t2983873. There are five files included in the download. I upgraded from Kitkat.
You might not be able to downgrade to kitkat if you are unhappy with Lollipop using these files. Furthermore if you decide to upgrade don't forget to ensure that "USB DEBUGGING" is activated on your phone.
I have had no issues with the upgrade...Good Luck!!!
Hi,
I am wondering if I can flash a different region ROM (original one not a custom) onto my i9500. I have been flashing the AFG region ones (currently I9500XXUGNF6 - Android 4.4.2) and want to get the Lollipop one on but they are taking forever to release it and I don't want to factory reset my phone with the existing ROM and find a day later the new version is out! (I need to factory reset for a variety of reason).
I'm using it in English mode so language isn't an issue.
If it will work, which region is likely to be similar to AFG's one? I assume each ROM has a radio with it so obviously I'll need one similar (I'm actually in Australia but the phone was imported because the i9500 was never brought to Australia).
Any help; would be much appreciated.
Regards,
Ian
You should try flashing a Russian ROM, the modem they use should give you no trouble.
I have this phone . I upgrade to lollipop with custom rom lte8 but i have problems . I from Greece the 4G not working never turn on 4G signal and the GPS no wornking .All gone wrong!
Can you tell how to change this rom ? My rom not include Greek Lang and i want to find a right rom with or with out Greek but to work right . Any idea for this problem or how to find stable stock rom for this device from samsung to install ? Or to convert smart my n900L to n9005 (international) ??
Try the play store. There are Language packs to be installed.
Oden back to stock if you can.
Restore from your nandroid backup?
Flash CM 11.
sm-n900l convert to sm-9005
kindly anyone can help me to provide me link to download this room without pasword. AP_N9005XXUGBOB6_N900L-v1
I have purchased korian version Sm-900L mobile by mistake... and its showing korian apps & also 4g not working.
can i install other region stock room on my device by odin? does it work.? i tried india region rom but odin shown fail.
is any custom room can help me get out of korian version.
Plz advice me..i need ur help badly.
jalibakis said:
I have this phone . I upgrade to lollipop with custom rom lte8 but i have problems . I from Greece the 4G not working never turn on 4G signal and the GPS no wornking .All gone wrong!
Can you tell how to change this rom ? My rom not include Greek Lang and i want to find a right rom with or with out Greek but to work right . Any idea for this problem or how to find stable stock rom for this device from samsung to install ? Or to convert smart my n900L to n9005 (international) ??
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have you tried to install the updated stock modem?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/direct-download-bootloaders-modems-t3258803
hope this helps