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Which region to choose for internationl note

Hey, i have the note and in the regional it "KOR", which one should i change to be international?
i see that all the updates are international first.

There is no 'international' like in sole version that gets updates. It still attached to the region you live or bought the phone.
Recently, the German version has been receiving updates first. Code - DBT
But this is no guarantee that will stay that way.
Cheers.
Sent from my GT-N7000

o.k but i live in israel and the phone is not released in here and the region is set to "KOR".
there are alot of free games that i cant find in samsung apps and i like to know which one is the best to set?
b.t.w - i still didnt see the last firmware update.

Just change your region.
Type this on the phone dialer - *#272*your imei number#
Sent from my GT-N7000

please note that by changing your region you will wipe your phone like doing a factory reset. make a backup first.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

no DBT option for me there. Any update getting alternative?
(On the Galaxy S I had XEU, and that was rather successful for updates, but here also no XEU and I read that the UK is also not much included in those updates)
Can choose from
XSK,XEZ,XEH,XEF,XEE,WIN,VVT,VOM,VOD,VIP,VIM,VGR,VDH,VDF,VDC,TWO,TSR
,TRA,TPH,TOP,TMU,TMT,TMS,SMO,SIM,SEB,ROM,PHE,PAN,ORS,ORA,OMN,
,O2U,O2I,O2C,NEE,MTLMSR,MOB,MKO,KOR,ITV,HAT,GBL,FTM,EUR,ERO,
,DNF,CYV,CYO,CRO,COS,COA,CNX,BOG,BGL,AUT,ATO,ATL,AMN

Thanks, i see how change the region.
1. which one to choose "EUR" is euro?
2. there is no unbranded region?
now its on "kor"

country code
Hi guys. I've gut a similar problem in that my cmc code is aus and I am in the UK. I don't seem to have the country codes that would suit me, and I have not received the last Feb update. Any suggestions. Really wanting ics asap. Ta all

how do i find what my original rom was

I flashed my n8000 with the german 4.1.2 rom. But I totally forgot what rom i was originally on. Is there somewhere to find out what my original rom was if in case i have to revert back?

i've been wondering about this myself.
=)

Well if you have no record then its a guess .
But some on XDA say Kies Tools Firmware Upgrade and Initialization will tell you .
Me no idea i don't use Kies .
jje

Connect it to Kies it will give you PDA and CSC number with the CSC number you can find which country your device belongs to as that does not change
Also if you can tell from which country your device was purchase I can help you

Depends on where you got it from (or where you live) and your model number is on the back beneath the Samsung logo.
Using the model number and your country, go to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016792
and find your firmware from there
Sent from my GT-N8013 using XDA Premium HD app

I have a n8000 bought in the netherlands.

rwijnhov said:
I have a n8000 bought in the netherlands.
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Look on your invoice / box / website where you bought it and search for the code
If your device is black: GT-N8000ZWAPHN
If your device is white: GT-N8000EAAPHN
If it says PHN you had a dutch Samsung firmware.
If you want to know exactly what dutch firmware version was on your device you have to ask Samsung.
When you give it back it is enough to give them a dutch firmware version. I do not think you need to give them exactly the same dutch firmware version that was on it, you are allowed to upgrade.

[Q] Question

I dont know if this question will make any sense but I will ask anyways.
I want to know from which country my i9505 gets the firmware updates from.
2 of my friends own the same model as mine and they received the 4.4.2 firmware upgrade and mine still didnt.
We bought it from 2 different sellers.
Is there any way to check where mine gets its updates from?
Thanks

fugitiv3 said:
I dont know if this question will make any sense but I will ask anyways.
I want to know from which country my i9505 gets the firmware updates from.
2 of my friends own the same model as mine and they received the 4.4.2 firmware upgrade and mine still didnt.
We bought it from 2 different sellers.
Is there any way to check where mine gets its updates from?
Thanks
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Yep.
1. Conect it to Kies 3 and it will tell ya if u have updates.
2. Close the CSC you will have 3 letters btw parenthesis. This is your zone code.
3. Go to SamMobile and find your device model & your CSC and you will see if u have any update. For download the firmwares u have sig in. Good luck :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
Yep.
1. Conect it to Kies 3 and it will tell ya if u have updates.
2. Close the CSC you will have 3 letters btw parenthesis. This is your zone code.
3. Go to SamMobile and find your device model & your CSC and you will see if u have any update. For download the firmwares u have sig in. Good luck :highfive:
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Thanks for your answer!
I have (ATO) in the parenthesis which is Austria.
No updates from KIES.
I have searched sammobile and Austria (A1) is available but I dont think its the same. I think I should wait for Austria only without the (A1) right?
Thanks

fugitiv3 said:
Thanks for your answer!
I have (ATO) in the parenthesis which is Austria.
No updates from KIES.
I have searched sammobile and Austria (A1) is available but I dont think its the same. I think I should wait for Austria only without the (A1) right?
Thanks
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ATO is Austria (A1), but other version. You will have to update ur phone by Kies 3 always for no have problems. You have all codes HERE

Joku1981 said:
ATO is Austria (A1)
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Thanks again for your prompt answer. But one more question why does the update dont appear on KIES or in the software update on the phone?
Is there is something wrong? what do you think?
Thanks

fugitiv3 said:
Thanks again for your prompt answer. But one more question why does the update dont appear on KIES or in the software update on the phone?
Is there is something wrong? what do you think?
Thanks
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Austria have differents codes for different phone brands (Vodafone, a1, T-mobile...). The update will appears in Kies 3 when Samsung will release it. All seems correct. Be patient

[Q] SM-N910C LTE not working in UK

Hi guys,
I am new to Samsung but like many I was tempted by the Note 4. I bought my Note 4 in Dubai (unlocked and not tied to any provider) but when I tried using it in the UK with a UK SIM (EE) I am not able to make/receive calls when set on LTE/WCDMA/GSM but I can when I select GSM Only. Samsung UK is not interested, Samsung Dubai poit me towards Samsung Egypt (because apparently this is an Egypt region phone) and Samsung Egypt do not understand what my problem is and keep sending my region unblock codes when the phone is not region locked.
Has anyone had this before and if yes what did you do to fix this?
AP: N910CXXU1ANK5
CP: N910CXXU1ANK5
CSC: N910COJV1ANK5
I have been reading a lot about rooting and flashing ROMs but being new to this I am not confident enough to get into all that. I hope there is a solution without the need for rooting !!!

KK2244 said:
Hi guys,
I am new to Samsung but like many I was tempted by the Note 4. I bought my Note 4 in Dubai (unlocked and not tied to any provider) but when I tried using it in the UK with a UK SIM (EE) I am not able to make/receive calls when set on LTE/WCDMA/GSM but I can when I select GSM Only. Samsung UK is not interested, Samsung Dubai poit me towards Samsung Egypt (because apparently this is an Egypt region phone) and Samsung Egypt do not understand what my problem is and keep sending my region unblock codes when the phone is not region locked.
Has anyone had this before and if yes what did you do to fix this?
AP: N910CXXU1ANK5
CP: N910CXXU1ANK5
CSC: N910COJV1ANK5
I have been reading a lot about rooting and flashing ROMs but being new to this I am not confident enough to get into all that. I hope there is a solution without the need for rooting !!!
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There's recent update for dubai region, u can update & try may they resolved this problem. R u sure your Service provider supporting 4g for your sim?

jdomadia said:
There's recent update for dubai region, u can update & try may they resolved this problem. R u sure your Service provider supporting 4g for your sim?
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SIM works on my HTC One and 4G signal here good so I do not think it is the SIM. I updated firmware two days ago using Kies but no change. I am starting to suspect some sort of network blacklisting by Samsung but not sure. I also spoke to my network provider and problem not with them.
I want to test the phone in Middle East first to make sure that it is not some hardware fault bit if not my only option may be rooting and flashing different ROMs. I am also hoping that Lollipop may solve it but no way to get it now as I am not rooted yet.

KK2244 said:
SIM works on my HTC One and 4G signal here good so I do not think it is the SIM. I updated firmware two days ago using Kies but no change. I am starting to suspect some sort of network blacklisting by Samsung but not sure. I also spoke to my network provider and problem not with them.
I want to test the phone in Middle East first to make sure that it is not some hardware fault bit if not my only option may be rooting and flashing different ROMs. I am also hoping that Lollipop may solve it but no way to get it now as I am not rooted yet.
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Download Samsung phone info from play store, check your region, also you can check knox warranty is void? U can also check refurbishment check from same app, seems to me u purchased online, not from authorised store of dubai.

KK2244 said:
SIM works on my HTC One and 4G signal here good so I do not think it is the SIM. I updated firmware two days ago using Kies but no change. I am starting to suspect some sort of network blacklisting by Samsung but not sure. I also spoke to my network provider and problem not with them.
I want to test the phone in Middle East first to make sure that it is not some hardware fault bit if not my only option may be rooting and flashing different ROMs. I am also hoping that Lollipop may solve it but no way to get it now as I am not rooted yet.
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This are the mine screen shot for dubai rom, u can compare.

Thanks for the screenshots. I compared with yours and it is now even more clear that mine is an Egypt phone. Do you know if I can flash the UAE firmware on my phone with or without rooting and if that would work so that the CP, SP and CSC are the same as yours rather than the Egypt ones?

KK2244 said:
Thanks for the screenshots. I compared with yours and it is now even more clear that mine is an Egypt phone. Do you know if I can flash the UAE firmware on my phone with or without rooting and if that would work so that the CP, SP and CSC are the same as yours rather than the Egypt ones?
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Yes root is not required to flash U.A.E firmware, u will get all as mine, u need to clear cache & data before & after flashing through odin.
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KK2244 said:
Thanks for the screenshots. I compared with yours and it is now even more clear that mine is an Egypt phone. Do you know if I can flash the UAE firmware on my phone with or without rooting and if that would work so that the CP, SP and CSC are the same as yours rather than the Egypt ones?
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Before u flash first match your imei dial *#1234# & under battery.

KK2244 said:
Hi guys,
I am new to Samsung but like many I was tempted by the Note 4. I bought my Note 4 in Dubai (unlocked and not tied to any provider) but when I tried using it in the UK with a UK SIM (EE) I am not able to make/receive calls when set on LTE/WCDMA/GSM but I can when I select GSM Only. Samsung UK is not interested, Samsung Dubai poit me towards Samsung Egypt (because apparently this is an Egypt region phone) and Samsung Egypt do not understand what my problem is and keep sending my region unblock codes when the phone is not region locked.
Has anyone had this before and if yes what did you do to fix this?
AP: N910CXXU1ANK5
CP: N910CXXU1ANK5
CSC: N910COJV1ANK5
I have been reading a lot about rooting and flashing ROMs but being new to this I am not confident enough to get into all that. I hope there is a solution without the need for rooting !!!
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my friends have this similar problem and its fix
This is how "you need a working sim from the country when you buy the samsung phone"
all you have to do is make a international call for 15 minutes to the original country
example u bought the phone in egypt so u need a working egypt simcard just call the operator in egypt and listen to the operator for 15 minuts from UK after 15 minutes (make it 20 minutes just in case) turn off your phone and change it with the UK sim card
this method works for me
u dont need to flash or root the phone
just remember this method only work with samsung unlock phones from middle east

[Q] 9506 - Firmware upgrade help

Hi
I own a 9506 phone from vodafone.
Devise type: ks01lte
Product name: ks01ltexx
Made in Vietnam
Xnox warranty :0x0
Original csc code: ATL
Firmware csc code: ATL
Csc country: Spain
Product code: GT-9506ZWAATL
Bootloader ver: I9506XXUCNI1
Baseband ver: I9506XXUCNI1
Pda version: I9506XXUCNI1
Csc version: I9506VFGCNJ1
Kernel version:3.4.0-2587343. [email protected] #1
Changelist:2587343
Build number: KOT 49H.I9506XXUCNI1 (I9506XXUCNI1)
Kindly advise Which open firmware version to upgrade to without any modem downgrade. The most stable of course and the one that support french and arabic.
I need to be able to use my phone worldwide.
Thank you

siteguest said:
Hi
I own a 9506 phone from vodafone.
Devise type: ks01lte
Product name: ks01ltexx
Made in Vietnam
Xnox warranty :0x0
Original csc code: ATL
Firmware csc code: ATL
Csc country: Spain
Product code: GT-9506ZWAATL
Bootloader ver: I9506XXUCNI1
Baseband ver: I9506XXUCNI1
Pda version: I9506XXUCNI1
Csc version: I9506VFGCNJ1
Kernel version:3.4.0-2587343. [email protected] #1
Changelist:2587343
Build number: KOT 49H.I9506XXUCNI1 (I9506XXUCNI1)
Kindly advise Which open firmware version to upgrade to without any modem downgrade. The most stable of course and the one that support french and arabic.
I need to be able to use my phone worldwide.
Thank you
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You won't need to downgrade/upgrade your modem manually. It'll happen automatically when you upgrade the firmware.
Since Spain (Vodafone) hasn't released the 5.0.1 update for the GT-I9506 yet, you should flash another one.
Theoretically, any region's firmware should work.
Go to Sammobile.com/firmwares and type GT-I9506.
Flash any firmware that isn't associated with a carrier.
From what I can see, Nordic Countries, Slovakia and Greece have unbranded I9506 firmwares.
Keep in mind, if your phone is ever sent for warranty, they might not accept it because the CSC will change.
So this is entirely up to you.

murtaza02 said:
You won't need to downgrade/upgrade your modem manually. It'll happen automatically when you upgrade the firmware.
Since Spain (Vodafone) hasn't released the 5.0.1 update for the GT-I9506 yet, you should flash another one.
Theoretically, any region's firmware should work.
Go to Sammobile.com/firmwares and type GT-I9506.
Flash any firmware that isn't associated with a carrier.
From what I can see, Nordic Countries, Slovakia and Greece have unbranded I9506 firmwares.
Keep in mind, if your phone is ever sent for warranty, they might not accept it because the CSC will change.
So this is entirely up to you.
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Thank you for your prompt and detailed answer.
Do you know if these region's firmware are identical?
A also the most stable one?
Thank you

siteguest said:
Thank you for your prompt and detailed answer.
Do you know if these region's firmware are identical?
A also the most stable one?
Thank you
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All the firmwares are identical, only difference is the origin country and obviously the CSC.
Since the firmwares are identical, they're all stable and SamMobile doesn't upload unstable ROMs, all the ROMs on are fully developed and are completely stable.

murtaza02 said:
All the firmwares are identical, only difference is the origin country and obviously the CSC.
Since the firmwares are identical, they're all stable and SamMobile doesn't upload unstable ROMs, all the ROMs on are fully developed and are completely stable.
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Thank you. Do I need to worry about CSC? I am not very familiar with this, its role and is impact.
Many thanks

siteguest said:
Thank you. Do I need to worry about CSC? I am not very familiar with this, its role and is impact.
Many thanks
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CSC stands for Customer Sales Code
CSC varies depending on who sold the phone to you, was it through a carrier or was it from a retail store?
For example, the CSC for Italy is ITV and XEF for France.
The CSC for Spain is PHE, but that's if you bought your phone from a retail store.
However, since your phone is from a carrier (your first post shows ATL as your CSC)
ATL is also the CSC for Spain but ATL is for Vodafone.
Suppose your phone gets damaged and needs to be sent in for warranty to get repaired/replaced.
The guy at the service center will check the phone and if the CSC is different from ATL, he will refuse to take your phone as it has technically been tampered with, in the sense that the original ROM has been removed and you have flashed the ROM of another country on your phone. There is nothing wrong with having the ROM for another country, but the service center people don't accept your phone unless it has the original CSC, which in your case is ATL.
BUT, if your phone ever does go for repair etc, do change the CSC before sending it.
You can use this guide to change your CSC.
It's fairly easy and you should be done quickly.
Enjoy flashing a new ROM on your phone and enjoy the 5.0.1 experience on that amazing Snapdragon-800 processor.

murtaza02 said:
CSC stands for Customer Sales Code
CSC varies depending on who sold the phone to you, was it through a carrier or was it from a retail store?
For example, the CSC for Italy is ITV and XEF for France.
The CSC for Spain is PHE, but that's if you bought your phone from a retail store.
However, since your phone is from a carrier (your first post shows ATL as your CSC)
ATL is also the CSC for Spain but ATL is for Vodafone.
Suppose your phone gets damaged and needs to be sent in for warranty to get repaired/replaced.
The guy at the service center will check the phone and if the CSC is different from ATL, he will refuse to take your phone as it has technically been tampered with, in the sense that the original ROM has been removed and you have flashed the ROM of another country on your phone. There is nothing wrong with having the ROM for another country, but the service center people don't accept your phone unless it has the original CSC, which in your case is ATL.
BUT, if your phone ever does go for repair etc, do change the CSC before sending it.
You can use this guide to change your CSC.
It's fairly easy and you should be done quickly.
Enjoy flashing a new ROM on your phone and enjoy the 5.0.1 experience on that amazing Snapdragon-800 processor.
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Thank you. You're the best.
Happy to learn from you and read your answers.
Sheers

siteguest said:
Thank you. You're the best.
Happy to learn from you and read your answers.
Sheers
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I used the NEE ROM. Everything went smooth. The Phone is stable, Wifi and bluetooth as well.

siteguest said:
I used the NEE ROM. Everything went smooth. The Phone is stable, Wifi and bluetooth as well.
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Oops. My sd card is not loaded! It was working perfectly before the upgrade.
Any idea?

siteguest said:
Oops. My sd card is not loaded! It was working perfectly before the upgrade.
Any idea?
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What do you mean not loaded?
Does the phone not detect it or does it show an unsupported format?
Sent from my GT-I9505

murtaza02 said:
What do you mean not loaded?
Does the phone not detect it or does it show an unsupported format?
Sent from my GT-I9505
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Right, it was not detected. It is back to normal now an here is what I have done :
I switched off the phone,
removed the card and started the phone
switched it off again, put back the sd card and started it again.
Back to normal
Thank you for getting back

siteguest said:
Right, it was not detected. It is back to normal now an here is what I have done :
I switched off the phone,
removed the card and started the phone
switched it off again, put back the sd card and started it again.
Back to normal
Thank you for getting back
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No problem at all.
I'm glad you're enjoying your phone now with the new 5.0 firmware.
Sent from my GT-I9505

murtaza02 said:
No problem at all.
I'm glad you're [email protected] oying your phone now with the new 5.0 firmware.
Sent from my GT-I9505
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Thank you. A curiosity question :
Is there a way to change the csc code? And wype out all trace of ATL (Spain Vodafone)?

siteguest said:
Thank you. A curiosity question :
Is there a way to change the csc code? And wype out all trace of ATL (Spain Vodafone)?
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Of course there is.
Google change your CSC and a big XDA thread should come up in the Galaxy Grand section. That has a full tutorial in it, however before you do that.
Is the ATL CSC still installed on your phone even after flashing the firmware of a different country?
Check by dialing *#1234# in the dialer and post the stuff written in the CSC field here.
Sent from my GT-I9505

murtaza02 said:
Of course there is.
Google change your CSC and a big XDA thread should come up in the Galaxy Grand section. That has a full tutorial in it, however before you do that.
Is the ATL CSC still installed on your phone even after flashing the firmware of a different country?
Check by dialing *#1234# in the dialer and post the stuff written in the CSC field here.
Sent from my GT-I9505
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ATL CSC is not installed anymore. Screenshot attached.
Thank you

siteguest said:
ATL CSC is not installed anymore. Screenshot attached.
Thank you
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Glad I was able to help.
Sent from my GT-I9505

murtaza02 said:
Glad I was able to help.
Sent from my GT-I9505
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Dear Murtaza,
I hope you don't mind I am sending you a private message regarding my brother's phone.
He purchased it new. The Phone was operator blocked.
The store did something to the phone to allow him using the local telecom sim card.
Since my brother was not able to upgrade to new os versions. He gets the notifications but a soon as he executes the upgrade process on the air, an error shows up saying that the phone has been modified.
I have attached all the phone information collected using PHONE INFO.
Kindly, let me know whether I Can use the same Rom NEE to upgrade his phone and if safe doing it.
Is there anything else to do to correct the manual upgrade process?
Many thanks my friend

siteguest said:
Dear Murtaza,
I hope you don't mind I am sending you a message regarding my brother's phone.
He purchased it new. The Phone was operator blocked.
The store did something to the phone to allow him using the local telecom sim card.
Since my brother was not able to upgrade to new os versions. He gets the notifications but a soon as he executes the upgrade process on the air, an error shows up saying that the phone has been modified.
I have attached all the phone information collected using PHONE INFO.
Kindly, let me know whether I Can use the same Rom NEE to upgrade his phone and if safe doing it.
Is there anything else to do to correct the manual upgrade process?
Many thanks my friend
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Btw, I have attached a screenshot from *#1234#

siteguest said:
Btw, I have attached a screenshot from *#1234#
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His phone is an I9505, so the process is exactly the same.
Just replace the I9506 firmware with the I9505 firmware the tutorial and you're all set. However, since device status is modified, after flashing the firmware through Odin, you should do a Factory Reset.
You can use any regions ROM as long as it's unbranded. The manual update process is exactly the same as it is on your phone.
Once you've downloaded the 5.0.1 firmware, flash it and let me know how its worked out for you.
Sent from my SM-G900F

murtaza02 said:
His phone is an I9505, so the process is exactly the same.
Just replace the I9506 firmware with the I9505 firmware the tutorial and you're all set. However, since device status is modified, after flashing the firmware through Odin, you should do a Factory Reset.
You can use any regions ROM as long as it's unbranded. The manual update process is exactly the same as it is on your phone.
Once you've downloaded the 5.0.1 firmware, flash it and let me know how its worked out for you.
Sent from my SM-G900F
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Great news. Many thanks. I hope he won't have problems anymore with the ota update?