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[Q] Update Firmware in different country

help : how to update London verson of galaxy note in Norway ?

You have to travel to London....
Wrong forum man.
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Read my posts here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19368201&postcount=40), here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19397762&postcount=48) and here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19553821&postcount=1).

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Praaji.... Tussi... Got a galaxy note??
Tapashocked via my gt-I9003 with a random keyboard of my choice !

walda said:
You have to travel to London....
Wrong forum man.
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pretty sure he can just plug his phone into his PC, and download the update through kies...

hey
So i have to wait for the update to come to norway to cet new update? .
Now i have 2.3.5 - n7000XXXkj4. open to all Sim. Where can i follow a list of new update from samsung? Thanks for the help. Any others who can help? free to Whrite.

jhonatan89 said:
So i have to wait for the update to come to norway to cet new update? .
Now i have 2.3.5 - n7000XXXkj4. open to all Sim. Where can i follow a list of new update from samsung? Thanks for the help. Any others who can help? free to Whrite.
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http://fus.nanzen.se/ this site lets you know what updates are available.
and it depends. if youre waiting for OTA, you can only wait for the OTA for the region the device came from. ie. im on 2.3.5 polish version, i cant download hong kong 2.3.6 ota, even if im in hong kong. ota is specific to the region your device originated from.
your ota will automatically download the version specific for your phone, regardless of where you are. the only except is if youre on an operator locked device, at which point, you would need to be able to communicate with the operators servers.
however, if youre choosing to flash the software manually, you can use another region's firmware iirc.
simplest way is to just plug it into your computer and run KIES and it will tell you if theres an update for your specific device or not.

Thanks .
So when i am having a London Cpw verson of the phone totaly open no T-mobile or Telenor . i can just wait intill London getting the firmware update? Samsung told me i never can get a update if i have an non nordic phone in nordic trying to update it. Weird this is my specs.-
Another message i sendt to a Samsung friend.
Samsung just gave me a Bad info? I have got a Galaxy note from UK i think London.
N7000xxkj4 - In kies here in norway i connected nice, The q is :
Cpw in salescode. Kies sais- This is the latest firmware.
Can i ever Update my galaxy note her in norway. this is a open phone. no sim card restriction. Hope someone can help me.
I do not whant to use Odin or Flash this nice phone

jhonatan89 said:
So when i am having a London Cpw verson of the phone totaly open no T-mobile or Telenor . i can just wait intill London getting the firmware update? Samsung told me i never can get a update if i have an non nordic phone in nordic trying to update it. Weird this is my specs.-
Another message i sendt to a Samsung friend.
Samsung just gave me a Bad info? I have got a Galaxy note from UK i think London.
N7000xxkj4 - In kies here in norway i connected nice, The q is :
Cpw in salescode. Kies sais- This is the latest firmware.
Can i ever Update my galaxy note her in norway. this is a open phone. no sim card restriction. Hope someone can help me.
I do not whant to use Odin or Flash this nice phone
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Enter this into your phone's dial pad: *#272*imei# where imei is your phone's imei.
See Settings > About Phone > Status > IMEI.
If you see a list of sales codes(CSC's) like XEU, DBT etc, then you can change your CSC to DBT and the OTA and Kies update will work.
Otherwise, you may have a network branded version that doesn't have options to change CSC and this won't work.

Xaddict said:
Enter this into your phone's dial pad: *#272*imei# where imei is your phone's imei.
See Settings > About Phone > Status > IMEI.
If you see a list of sales codes(CSC's) like XEU, DBT etc, then you can change your CSC to DBT and the OTA and Kies update will work.
Otherwise, you may have a network branded version that doesn't have options to change CSC and this won't work.
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But. salescode is it? Cpw .
and install under there. culd it be a list of csc there before i hit install or? what happend if i hit install on it. the man who saled this to me said that my phone where open on every network.sim.

the man was correct as you CAN use any network operator SIM. unfortunately that is different from being able to set a country code. i am in the same situation as i assumed CPW provided all phones totally stock ... clearly i was wrong :-(

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.
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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#
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please note that by changing your region you will wipe your phone like doing a factory reset. make a backup first.
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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

Firmware question

I am about to get a GT-P6800 from the Netherlands.
I live in Portugal.
The firmwares seem to be very "country specific" and even "carrier specific".
I'll be buying a carrier free version.
What problems can be anticipated for my usage?
Thanks
XK

XDAKhan said:
I am about to get a GT-P6800 from the Netherlands.
I live in Portugal.
The firmwares seem to be very "country specific" and even "carrier specific".
I'll be buying a carrier free version.
What problems can be anticipated for my usage?
Thanks
XK
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As I am sure this thread will be moved to Q&A, where it belongs, I will quickly answer, my device is also carrier-free, but it is from Hong Kong, and came with ZSLA TGY firmware (Hong Kong-based). However, I was able to flash several non-Hong Kong firmwares without any problems. SOME users, mainly from the middle east, but from other places, as well, have had problems with flashing firmware not intended for their device. I have built a ROM based on XXLA4 firmware, from Switzerland, and it appears to work with most, if not all, GTP6800's, so, if you are planning on switching firmware, XXLA4 firmwares would be a good choice. If you don't switch firmware, you should be fine...
Also, one last note, the non-ODIN ROMs in this thread will not change your radio/modem, so that relieves a major concern in terms of switching firmware.
Hope this helps.
Steve

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Thank you. It does help.
So, may I gather that updates via Kies do not correlate where Kies is being run from (i.e IP from Portugal) vs. the firmware version, in what relates to release country?
I am thinking mainly of the stock ICS upgrade, which is just around the corner...After that, it's no problem, as I intend to customize the device.
I am just worried that Kies just won't offer the ICS upgrade, if it detects the discrepancy.
(Sorry, for the wrong forum posting...Noobs will be noobs, I guess...)
XK

XDAKhan said:
Thank you. It does help.
So, may I gather that updates via Kies do not correlate where Kies is being run from (i.e IP from Portugal) vs. the firmware version, in what relates to release country?
I am thinking mainly of the stock ICS upgrade, which is just around the corner...After that, it's no problem, as I intend to customize the device.
I am just worried that Kies just won't offer the ICS upgrade, if it detects the discrepancy.
(Sorry, for the wrong forum posting...Noobs will be noobs, I guess...)
XK
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I believe that is correct, although I am not a Kies user. It is correct with OTA updates...

Last weekend I bought one in the Netherlands and it had out of the box thx XXLA4 version.
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correct
P6800XXLA4_CSC_PHN
found in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469635

Differences between Hong Kong and UK models?

Any hardware differences between HK and UK versions of the 7.7?
I've got a Hong Kong version (16 gig, 3G enabled) and was wondering if there would be any pitfalls to flashing it with UK firmware when available.
TIA

I also have a Hong Kong 7.7 3g model and live in the UK and I flashed it with the Open Austria firmware because it covers the UK region and had no problems.
Here is the description taken from SamMobile:
GT-P6800 - Open Austria
PDA: P6800XXLQ1
CSC: P6800OXALQ1
Version: 4.0.4
Date: 2012-06-22
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
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Kaiser Wilhelm II said:
Any hardware differences between HK and UK versions of the 7.7?
I've got a Hong Kong version (16 gig, 3G enabled) and was wondering if there would be any pitfalls to flashing it with UK firmware when available.
TIA
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None I guess. I had mine flashed and no problems at all.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II said:
Any hardware differences between HK and UK versions of the 7.7?
I've got a Hong Kong version (16 gig, 3G enabled) and was wondering if there would be any pitfalls to flashing it with UK firmware when available.
TIA
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The Open Austria ROM comes with an installation of swype that does not include Chinese input, unlike the Hong Kong ROM. You also lose the DioPen Chinese input. But other than that, I can't see much else of a difference. (I have successfully flashed the Open Austria ROM on my HK device and gotten around the input options issue by other means.)

Thanks - sounds like I can go ahead and change to UK ROM then. I'm in the UK so not too worried about any loss of Chinese input options.

Theory, any cool way u found to input chinese?
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Josvaz said:
Theory, any cool way u found to input chinese?
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Covered in my FAQ. Hint: install swype beta and download the required language packs. (I haven't tested if the old google Chinese IME works yet; but I like the latest version of swype beta.)

Kaiser Wilhelm II said:
Thanks - sounds like I can go ahead and change to UK ROM then. I'm in the UK so not too worried about any loss of Chinese input options.
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You wouldn't miss DioPen once you have tried Go Chinese input method. It's designed specifically for tablets, so that you can have a bigger (with more keys) keyboard layout when you installed the right plugin.
I list below those packages you needed to install for use in Hong Kong:
GO輸入法中國香港倉頡\速成\筆劃詞庫包
GO輸入法Pad插件
GO輸入法國際版 <=== install it first
GO輸入法國際版中文手寫插件 <==== only if you want handwriting, I use 倉頡 anyway.
The only downside is that you lost the Voice input key in the new keyboard layout, but that is something I wouldn't really use too frequently anyway.

Ty lots guys <3
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When will the automatic Over The Air update be released? I have a Hong Kong 7.7 and living in the UK

Add me to the list of people who have the Hong Kong version but flashed the Austrian ICS update with no issues.

I have galaxy tab 7.7 hongkong version too,
I did upgrade to ics Austria version...
I can say , almost everything is fine ... only a few minor thing missing ...
1. like people said before chinese keyboard is missing
2. Ebook reader (stock form samsung) ... if I click this one ... i got message "service will be available soon" but I don't care ... many ebook reader can be downloaded.
3. Kies warning "Your Device does not support software Upgrading via Kies"
I am afraid because csc change from hongkong to austria ...
My question is : if ICS Hongkong version release , Can I re flash again with Hongkong version ???

kresna rudy kurniawan said:
I have galaxy tab 7.7 hongkong version too,
I did upgrade to ics Austria version...
I can say , almost everything is fine ... only a few minor thing missing ...
1. like people said before chinese keyboard is missing
2. Ebook reader (stock form samsung) ... if I click this one ... i got message "service will be available soon" but I don't care ... many ebook reader can be downloaded.
3. Kies warning "Your Device does not support software Upgrading via Kies"
I am afraid because csc change from hongkong to austria ...
My question is : if ICS Hongkong version release , Can I re flash again with Hongkong version ???
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Sure you can flash other releases. Provided that Samsung actually releases them...

I am in the same boat. HK tab 7.7 in the UK.
At the beginning I was thinking of changing CSC to UK or EU, but then I somehow realized that CSC only make a difference for KIES software, but not to anything else. Google market does not have a concept of CSC. Cyanogen ROMs do not have a concept of CSC. There are no restrictions or differences whatsoever apart from KIES.
I have tried KIES couple of times and that was enough. I will never touch it with a barge pole. I always hated iTunes, but KIES is a total joke! If I were Tim Cook, I would buy a Samsung tab and posted Youtube videos of my actual experiences with KIES. That would be enough to eliminate all but hardcore customers!
So why should I even be bothered to think of CSC? Hardware is exactly the same. I can install any UK or European Samsung ROM and it will work exactly the same on HK tab. When decent CM9/CM10 come out I would give it a try.
In other words I see no advantages of a UK Tab 7.7 vs HK Tab 7.7.
But I see one very important disadvantage and you know what it is.

m0bster said:
I am in the same boat. HK tab 7.7 in the UK.
At the beginning I was thinking of changing CSC to UK or EU, but then I somehow realized that CSC only make a difference for KIES software, but not to anything else. Google market does not have a concept of CSC. Cyanogen ROMs do not have a concept of CSC. There are no restrictions or differences whatsoever apart from KIES.
I have tried KIES couple of times and that was enough. I will never touch it with a barge pole. I always hated iTunes, but KIES is a total joke! If I were Tim Cook, I would buy a Samsung tab and posted Youtube videos of my actual experiences with KIES. That would be enough to eliminate all but hardcore customers!
So why should I even be bothered to think of CSC? Hardware is exactly the same. I can install any UK or European Samsung ROM and it will work exactly the same on HK tab. When decent CM9/CM10 come out I would give it a try.
In other words I see no advantages of a UK Tab 7.7 vs HK Tab 7.7.
But I see one very important disadvantage and you know what it is.
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i have major wifi issues after ics update on my hk tab. It stopped connecting to wifi. H

brontetab said:
i have major wifi issues after ics update on my hk tab. It stopped connecting to wifi. H
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Did you try factory reset after ics update ?

kresna rudy kurniawan said:
Did you try factory reset after ics update ?
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The WiFi issue with HK tablets after ICS update is a real thing. Im suffering from it too amd other guys in the forum are having it. So, there sould be something different in these HK tablets that makes WiFi drops.
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Try flashing singapore/malaysia rom before flashing ics.?
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kresna rudy kurniawan said:
Did you try factory reset after ics update ?
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Yes i did 2 times. I noticed the problem happens only if you turn off the wifi on the tab. Its fine if you keep the wifi on all the time. Also the bettery life is much shorter on ics. In 1 hr i loose 20%. What gives i ask???

Do you think it will help? Do you know anyone who tried already?
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[Q] N9005 - Bought in Germany - Update in USA?

This model isn't a US model AFAIK. I checked sammobile, but all of the Lollipop updates had a carrier. I'm not sure which carrier mine belonged to, but it's currently being used on an AT&T MVNO. There are no updates when I check in the settings menu, but that is expected since this model isn't available here in the US AFAIK.
Does Samsung Kies update the phone using the international version of the update? What's the best method here?
Thanks

Mo6152 said:
This model isn't a US model AFAIK. I checked sammobile, but all of the Lollipop updates had a carrier. I'm not sure which carrier mine belonged to, but it's currently being used on an AT&T MVNO. There are no updates when I check in the settings menu, but that is expected since this model isn't available here in the US AFAIK.
Does Samsung Kies update the phone using the international version of the update? What's the best method here?
Thanks
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Both updates Kies or OTA will be firmware version not sim .
If it is an unbranded German then you should get updates OTA or Kies when they are available .

Dial *#1234#. Look at the CSC. That'll tell you whether your device is branded or unbranded.
If it says N9005DBT, you've got the DBT firmware, which is German unbranded.
Updates are not related to SIMcards nor locations. They check your CSC and IMEI. And KNOX flag.
CSC for the locality of the firmware,
IMEI for the validity of the device and as the order in which devices get updated,
KNOX flag for validity of the KNOX status.
Updates are rolled out over Samsung's update servers, all providers have to do with that is providing your internet connection.
You will recieve the update when the OTA for your CSC rolls out and your IMEI comes up on the list.
Where you are and what provider you are using at that time is entirely irrelevant.
DBT is not out yet. (Sadly.)
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ShadowLea said:
Dial *#1234#. Look at the CSC. That'll tell you whether your device is branded or unbranded.
If it says N9005DBT, you've got the DBT firmware, which is German unbranded.
Updates are not related to SIMcards nor locations. They check your CSC and IMEI. And KNOX flag.
CSC for the locality of the firmware,
IMEI for the validity of the device and as the order in which devices get updated,
KNOX flag for validity of the KNOX status.
Updates are rolled out over Samsung's update servers, all providers have to do with that is providing your internet connection.
You will recieve the update when the OTA for your CSC rolls out and your IMEI comes up on the list.
Where you are and what provider you are using at that time is entirely irrelevant.
DBT is not out yet. (Sadly.)
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Thank you for that response. It seems that I do indeed have DBT. Is there an ETA or rumors or something that can indicate to a imminent release? Any leaks?
Also, are the DBT updates available on sammobile? I was only able to find carrier specific firmwares when I last checked. I just want to make sure that I didn't miss anything.
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Mo6152 said:
Thank you for that response. It seems that I do indeed have DBT. Is there an ETA or rumors or something that can indicate to a imminent release? Any leaks?
Also, are the DBT updates available on sammobile? I was only able to find carrier specific firmwares when I last checked. I just want to make sure that I didn't miss anything.
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The best you can do for know all the info about your device is install this APP and add some screenshots here.

Mo6152 said:
Thank you for that response. It seems that I do indeed have DBT. Is there an ETA or rumors or something that can indicate to a imminent release? Any leaks?
Also, are the DBT updates available on sammobile? I was only able to find carrier specific firmwares when I last checked. I just want to make sure that I didn't miss anything.
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You were likely looking on the N9005 main page. The new layout for Sammobile is highly illogical. Top left of it is a drop-down menu where all firmwares are listed. (The one that says 'Select Country') Here's the link for DBT: www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/DBT/
Sadly I don't have an ETA. I've been reliably informed that they're holding off the largest markets (DBT, BTU, XEF) due to ongoing issues with Bluetooth and WiFi in Lollipop that originate with Google. Until those are fixed we likely won't be seeing 5.0, if at all.
Carriers are releasing them for a reason I see every day: "We still don't have Lollipop! F*ck this provider, I'm changing to another one the second my contract ends.". They prefer a software issue they can simply blame on Samsung over impatient customers.
If you really want Lollipop, you can flash DTM, which is Deutsche Telekom. It's DBT with a few T-Mobile labels and apps.

ShadowLea said:
You were likely looking on the N9005 main page. The new layout for Sammobile is highly illogical. Top left of it is a drop-down menu where all firmwares are listed. (The one that says 'Select Country') Here's the link for DBT: www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/DBT/
Sadly I don't have an ETA. I've been reliably informed that they're holding off the largest markets (DBT, BTU, XEF) due to ongoing issues with Bluetooth and WiFi in Lollipop that originate with Google. Until those are fixed we likely won't be seeing 5.0, if at all.
Carriers are releasing them for a reason I see every day: "We still don't have Lollipop! F*ck this provider, I'm changing to another one the second my contract ends.". They prefer a software issue they can simply blame on Samsung over impatient customers.
If you really want Lollipop, you can flash DTM, which is Deutsche Telekom. It's DBT with a few T-Mobile labels and apps.
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Thank you! That was very informative. I will check the link every now and then. I'll just wait for the official release.
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