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Help with Rooting, Updating and CSC Code

Hi,
I would like to request the help of the Rooting Gurus 
I have an S2 and the info of the phone is the following:
PDA: I9100XWKG1
PHONE: I9100XXKG1
CSC: I9100XEFKG2
From the thread in this forum I found that in order to root the phone I have to download the following firmware version:
XWKG1
Firmware info
PDA:XWKG1
PHONE: XXKG1
Date: 05/07/2011
Android 2.3.3
XEF (France): link1
TUR (Turkey): link2
ITV (Italy): link3
XWKG1 Stock Kernel:link4
From what I understand I have to download the first one (XEF France) since it matches my CSC code and also the XWKG1 Stock Kernel.
I use the custom firmware first with Odin and then the stock kernel in order to remove the yellow triangle.
This firmware though is version 2.3.3 and my problem is what do I do if I want to upgrade it (not from Kies)
From samfirmware I see that there are firmwares with version 2.3.4 and 2.3.5 but not sure which one I can use without causing a problem to the phone
In the firmware table for example it has the following two versions:
Europe Firmware .PIT Android Date CSC
I9100XXKG2 EXT4.PIT 2.3.4 2011 July 12 MULTI-CSC-OXAKG2
And
I9100XXKI3 EXT4.PIT 2.3.5 2011 September 15 CSC-OXAKI3
From the letter code (XX) in one of the threads here I way that XX letter code means:
XX---> Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, United Kingdom
1) Can I use any of the above firmwares even though it seems that the CSC code doesn’t match?
2) How can I change the CSC code?
Thank you in advance for your help

In short.....yes you can flash them.safely.
I am from Australia and use the UK csc.
Alternatively, you can flash the firmwares you like then flash just the csc you want after that over it.
If you have cwm recovery I would recommend doing a backup just in case you want to go back. Or just use Odin if you already have your stock firmware.
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Dionisisf said:
Hi,
I would like to request the help of the Rooting Gurus 
I have an S2 and the info of the phone is the following:
PDA: I9100XWKG1
PHONE: I9100XXKG1
CSC: I9100XEFKG2
From the thread in this forum I found that in order to root the phone I have to download the following firmware version:
XWKG1
Firmware info
PDA:XWKG1
PHONE: XXKG1
Date: 05/07/2011
Android 2.3.3
XEF (France): link1
TUR (Turkey): link2
ITV (Italy): link3
XWKG1 Stock Kernel:link4
From what I understand I have to download the first one (XEF France) since it matches my CSC code and also the XWKG1 Stock Kernel.
I use the custom firmware first with Odin and then the stock kernel in order to remove the yellow triangle.
This firmware though is version 2.3.3 and my problem is what do I do if I want to upgrade it (not from Kies)
From samfirmware I see that there are firmwares with version 2.3.4 and 2.3.5 but not sure which one I can use without causing a problem to the phone
In the firmware table for example it has the following two versions:
Europe Firmware .PIT Android Date CSC
I9100XXKG2 EXT4.PIT 2.3.4 2011 July 12 MULTI-CSC-OXAKG2
And
I9100XXKI3 EXT4.PIT 2.3.5 2011 September 15 CSC-OXAKI3
From the letter code (XX) in one of the threads here I way that XX letter code means:
XX---> Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, United Kingdom
1) Can I use any of the above firmwares even though it seems that the CSC code doesn’t match?
2) How can I change the CSC code?
Thank you in advance for your help
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You may find these interesting reading
For firmware, Intratech is the king of official, up to date firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
For rooting, Chainfire's CF-Root is one of the easier ways to go about it, the thread is here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I was a total novice but by reading the the instructions over and over and following them to the letter it's not as difficult and complicated as some like to make out.

tacgls said:
You may find these interesting reading
For firmware, Intratech is the king of official, up to date firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
For rooting, Chainfire's CF-Root is one of the easier ways to go about it, the thread is here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I was a total novice but by reading the the instructions over and over and following them to the letter it's not as difficult and complicated as some like to make out.
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Good advice. These two thread offer a lot of good information.
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[ROMS] Updated: 20/02/2013 - Pre-Rooted Stock ROM Odin Packages

I am currently implementing an alternate method of Rooting which I have found to be successful by means of Pre-Rooting the factoryfs.img file.
Why use this Root Method? Well the main reasons are:
- You have a complete Odin Flashable ROM Package.
- No Insecure Kernels are used or required.
- You can flash these packages on Non-Rooted devices
- The Binary Flash Counter will NOT increase when flashing these ROM Packages.
- The Yellow Triangle will NOT appear at boot up.
- And finally, you only have to flash one file in Odin and you have a complete firmware including Root Permissions flashed to your device.
What Root Package is used in these ROMs?
- Busybox 1.20.2 (Newer ROMs)
- SuperSU 1.04 (Newer ROMs)
Note: Previously released ROMs may have an older Busybox and SuperSU package installed.
Please Note: This Root Method does not include clockworkmod Recovery. This is for people who only require Root Permissions.
If you do require clockworkmod Recovery, you will need to flash a CF-Root Kernel or other Root Modified Kernel. Old SBL is included in Modified Stock Packages so USB Jig may still be used.
New and Old SBL files are attached at the bottom of the second post in this thread should you require them.
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As this is a time consuming process, ROMs will be added over time although some ROMs have been added already so keep checking back for updates.
If theres a ROM Package you would like uploaded then please feel free to drop me a PM.

Current Pre-Rooted Stock Firmwares:
If you find my Pre-Rooted Firmwares useful then please consider a small donation.
Just UnZip and Flash the '.tar.md5' File in Odin.
SBL Files are included at the bottom of this thread if you need them for any reason.
Password (All Packages): [email protected]
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Note: If you are coming from a Custom ROM, remember to Wipe Data and Cache Partitions before flashing to avoid Boot Loops.
Modified Stock Packages (Unbranded Only!):
(Modifications: Newest PDA Image and Modem and Pre-Rooted.)
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Firmware: I9100XWLPY (4.0.4) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPY
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPX (4.0.4) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPX
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPM (4.0.4) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPM
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPG (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPG
PHONE: XXLPX
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPD (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPD
PHONE: XXLPW
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLP8 (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLP8
PHONE: XXLPS
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Original Stock Packages (Unbranded Only!):
(Modifications: Pre-Rooted Only.)
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Firmware: I9100XXMS1 (4.1.2) (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXMS1
PHONE: XXLS8
CSC: OXAMS1
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLSD (4.1.2) (Unbranded Nordic Countries)
PDA: XWLSD
PHONE: XXLS8
CSC: OXXLS6
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLS8 (4.1.2) (Unbranded Spain)
PDA: XWLS8
PHONE: XXLS8
CSC: FOPLS3
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPT (4.0.4) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPT
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLP7 (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLP7
PHONE: XXLPS
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLP7 (Unbranded Netherlands)
PDA: XWLP7
PHONE: XXLPS
CSC: XENLP3
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XXLQB (4.0.4) (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXLQB
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: OXALQB
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XXLQ7 (4.0.4) (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXLQ7
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: OXALQ7
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XXLPW (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXLPW
PHONE: XXLPW
CSC: OXALPW
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XXLPS (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXLPS
PHONE: XXLPS
CSC: OXALPS
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100DXLP9 (Unbranded Singapore)
PDA: DXLP9
PHONE: DXLP9
CSC: OLBLP9
Link: Download (Dev-Host)

Sounds good ... but isn't this what Odin Mobile Pro does already?

Mittaa said:
Sounds good ... but isn't this what Odin Mobile Pro does already?
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Doesn't always work especially with new upcoming builds, you're bound to run into some trouble with everroot sooner or later.
lyriquid: Nice idea. I actually created a pre-rooted package like this some time ago with LPB. Took some trial and error, it worked. Had some trouble updating it later on. Was it worth it, sure, but in the end we have Triangle Away. This app just killed the reason for everyone NOT to root their phones with insecure kernels.
That is unless we are talking about a GB build of course. A prerooted XWLA4 with a stock kernel? Sounds good to me.

Mittaa said:
Sounds good ... but isn't this what Odin Mobile Pro does already?
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No because Mobile Odin Roots the firmware on the fly and I believe your device has to already have Root access to do this but this method gives you a Clean and Pre-Rooted Package to flash in Odin on PC which means you can flash to a NON Rooted device and gain Root privledges.
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lyriquidperfection said:
No because Mobile Odin Roots the firmware on the fly and I believe your device has to already have Root access to do this but this method gives you a Clean and Pre-Rooted Package to flash in Odin on PC which means you can flash to a NON Rooted device and gain Root privledges.
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Need to have root that's true.
So yes this really sounds interesting
Join forces with some ROM kitchen so the user can build it's own pre-rooted firmware and flash it with some newbie's proof application (one button)

Hmm Nice Idea..
Looking forward!!!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA

First ROM has been uploaded. The region is XEU.
If you require a different CSC Package then please let me know.
Enjoy!

lyriquidperfection said:
First ROM has been uploaded. The region is XEU.
If you require a different CSC Package then please let me know.
Enjoy!
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Interesting, thanks for your work! I'm gonna bookmark this and maybe try it out in the near future. I've been meaning to try out LP8 (am on LP7 Netherlands now), but haven't really found a reason to.
The XEU is UK, but will not give me any trouble, right? CSC is pretty useless if you don't use KIES anyway. No need to request a XEN CSC for The Netherlands then.
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victorator said:
Doesn't always work especially with new upcoming builds, you're bound to run into some trouble with everroot sooner or later.
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Can you elaborate on that 'trouble'? I've used Mobile Odin Pro and Everroot to root my device, but haven't yet found any problems with everroot. If there are in fact problems with ER, it would make flashing the firmware in this thread an even more interesting alternative.

Thanks a lot,
added to my bookmarks... to direct the people who need only Root on their ICS..
anticipating more stock versions soon...

Donaghy said:
The XEU is UK, but will not give me any trouble, right? CSC is pretty useless if you don't use KIES anyway. No need to request a XEN CSC for The Netherlands then.
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Hi, CSCs arent really that important. All they contain are default language selections, bookmarks, and bundled apps. They are for if people who just want things to match up with the country they are in. Intratech has a whole list of CSC packages in his thread that you could simply just flash after flashing one of my Pre-Rooted ROMs. Then you will have Root and correct CSC.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

lyriquidperfection said:
Hi, CSCs arent really that important. All they contain are default language selections, bookmarks, and bundled apps. They are for if people who just want things to match up with the country they are in. Intratech has a whole list of CSC packages in his thread that you could simply just flash after flashing one of my Pre-Rooted ROMs. Then you will have Root and correct CSC.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks. I had a hunch that would be the case, but I haven't located a XEN (Dutch) CSC yet in Intratech's thread (was looking at his Frankenstein LP8 ROM before).
I'll figure it out though. So far, I'm not experiencing any trouble with my current ROM, so until **** hits the fan, I'll just keep this useful thread bookmarked.

Donaghy said:
Thanks. I had a hunch that would be the case, but I haven't located a XEN (Dutch) CSC yet in Intratech's thread (was looking at his Frankenstein LP8 ROM before).
I'll figure it out though. So far, I'm not experiencing any trouble with my current ROM, so until **** hits the fan, I'll just keep this useful thread bookmarked.
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Leave it with me and I will upload XEN version of my rom and I will create a seperate XEN CSC for you to use with other roms if you wish.
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I'd really like to try this, but can't seem to get into the FIlefactory link, it always says all the available free downloads are taken up. Any chance of a mirror?

austinchimp said:
I'd really like to try this, but can't seem to get into the FIlefactory link, it always says all the available free downloads are taken up. Any chance of a mirror?
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Hi keep trying and I will sort some more mirrors.
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lyriquidperfection said:
Leave it with me and I will upload XEN version of my rom and I will create a seperate XEN CSC for you to use with other roms if you wish.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Wow, I appreciate that offer a lot. If it's not too much trouble, I'd love to have a separate XEN CSC. Can't hurt to have on file, right? But don't let it take up too much of your time; I probably won't be doing any changes anytime soon, after five flashes in three weeks.

Flashed this earlier matey on my unbranded UK S2 and the install went smooth as silk via Odin Mobile Pro. Muchos thanks for your efforts

Can we have a mirror link for this plz!

This is a really interesting idea and I'm surprised more people haven't thought to do this.
Is there any chance you could upload a XSALP4 version?
Thanks in Advance

Links have been updated! Enjoy Direct Downloads!

Where I do download firmware Kitkat 4.4.2 to SGN3 N9005GSMH?

Hi Guys,
Where I do the download firmware Kitkat 4.4.2 to SGN3 SSN N9005GSMH, any can help me, I thanks!!!

samfirmware.com or samsung-updates.com

I have a gn3 whenever I check for updates it says I have the latest do I have to manually update it?

MeInQ8 said:
I have a gn3 whenever I check for updates it says I have the latest do I have to manually update it?
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Your mobile is rooted?

xdm9mm said:
samfirmware.com or samsung-updates.com
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Where I check my firmware region?

herthon said:
Where I check my firmware region?
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When you click on a firmware over at samfirmware it should tell you.
Edit:
Sorry if you mean you want to check your phone's region you can download "phone info" from google play.

herthon said:
Where I check my firmware region?
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@OP: Please find the answer here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726538
Thanks @xdm9mm for the suggestion.

Nope, I even checked with Kies it says I'm on the latest but I'm not
herthon said:
Your mobile is rooted?
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herthon said:
Hi Guys,
Where I do the download firmware Kitkat 4.4.2 to SGN3 SSN N9005GSMH, any can help me, I thanks!!!
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You`re phone is from Hong Kong appearently According to users http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15727), look on Sammobile for Hong Kong roms. This also seems to work for some users http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/guide-how-to-reinstall-stock-firmware-t1978840.

Can I get some help please for my issue : )

MeInQ8 said:
Can I get some help please for my issue : )
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Type in dialpad #*1234# and post what you see, where did you buy the phone and where do you live? Have you looked on www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ for firmwares?

Kuwait and I got it from a mobile shop here
gee2012 said:
Type in dialpad #*1234# and post what you see, where did you buy the phone and where do you live? Have you looked on www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ for firmwares?
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MeInQ8 said:
Kuwait and I got it from a mobile shop here
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Firmwares Saudi Arabia unlocked KSA http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=KSA#firmware or STC (carrier version) http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=XFU#firmware. Download and flash with Odin 3.07 in downloadmode (will not trigger KNOX warranty).

MeInQ8 said:
Kuwait and I got it from a mobile shop here
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Nope, the info from #*1234# is almost useless because OJV is a Multi-csc, it includes the following 3 csc: XSI, KSA and XFM.
(you can get this info by open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app, select menu --> CSC Lookup and search for the 'OJV')
So you don't know what exactly your csc is.
Instead, in your previous post, you know exactly your csc is XSI. So the download link for your firmware on sammobile is:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=XSI#firmware

vndnguyen said:
Nope, the info from #*1234# is almost useless because OJV is a Multi-csc, it includes the following 3 csc: XSI, KSA and XFM.
(you can get this info by open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app, select menu --> CSC Lookup and search for the 'OJV')
So you don't know what exactly your csc is.
Instead, in your previous post, you know exactly your csc is XSI. So the download link for your firmware on sammobile is:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=XSI#firmware
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If the phone is unlocked he just has to flash the latest Saudi KSA rom, but apart from the CSC file they are probably identical

gee2012 said:
If the phone is unlocked he just has to flash the latest Saudi KSA rom, but apart from the CSC file they are probably identical
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Yes I see, but I think the OP will prefer flashing the firmware from the 'Original' CSC

Why can't I do it OTA? If so..
This one:
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: United Arab Emirates
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 636608
Build date: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 04:48:22 +0000
Product Code: XSI
PDA: N9005XXUENC2
CSC: N9005OJVENB2
MODEM: N9005XXUENC2
OR this one:
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: United Arab Emirates
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 636608
Build date: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 04:48:22 +0000
Product Code: XSI
PDA: N9005XXUENC2
CSC: N9005OJVEND1
MODEM: N9005XXUENC2
vndnguyen said:
Nope, the info from #*1234# is almost useless because OJV is a Multi-csc, it includes the following 3 csc: XSI, KSA and XFM.
(you can get this info by open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app, select menu --> CSC Lookup and search for the 'OJV')
So you don't know what exactly your csc is.
Instead, in your previous post, you know exactly your csc is XSI. So the download link for your firmware on sammobile is:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=XSI#firmware
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Can I use this one for my phone?
(PDA: N9005XXUENC2 CSC: N9005OJVEND1 MODEM: N9005XXUENC2 CHANGELIST: 636608 BUILD DATE: 04.03.2014)

MeInQ8 said:
Can I use this one for my phone?
(PDA: N9005XXUENC2 CSC: N9005OJVEND1 MODEM: N9005XXUENC2 CHANGELIST: 636608 BUILD DATE: 04.03.2014)
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Of course yes, because it has the same CSC as yours.

Thanks

Am I using the correct firmware for my phone?

I have installed this firmware: N910FXXU1COJ3_N910FBTU1COI1_BTU from sammobile
I have a note 4 that is unlocked and based in the UK, it was purchased new off amazon. My original CSC code was BTU but my active one is XEC/BTU. Should I be worried and should I try to change it.
When I type the serial number into kies I am told PDA: OK2/ CSC: OJ2/ PHONE: OK1 (XEC). However XEC is for spanish phones which mine is not.
How can I get my device back to its original state when it was first purchased?

Unable to update Note 3

I bought the phone which was brand new, couple of years ago. I wanted to update it to the latest OS but was unable to do so as it says it was modified.
After extensive research online, i came to know i have to flash the stock rom using Odin. But i am unable to find the stock firmware that matches the codes.
These are the results from *#1234#
AP : N9005XXUBMI7
CP : N9005XXUBMI6
CSC : N9005OJVBMI2
I am unable to trace the stock ROM firmware. Appreciate if anyone could give the link and the instructions if possible.
EDIT: Okay i managed to download the stock ROM of 4.3 from a website and successfully flashed it. But being in 4.3 it says the phone is up to date and has no updates available when i check for new updates

minfas said:
I bought the phone which was brand new, couple of years ago. I wanted to update it to the latest OS but was unable to do so as it says it was modified.
After extensive research online, i came to know i have to flash the stock rom using Odin. But i am unable to find the stock firmware that matches the codes.
These are the results from *#1234#
AP : N9005XXUBMI7
CP : N9005XXUBMI6
CSC : N9005OJVBMI2
I am unable to trace the stock ROM firmware. Appreciate if anyone could give the link and the instructions if possible.
EDIT: Okay i managed to download the stock ROM of 4.3 from a website and successfully flashed it. But being in 4.3 it says the phone is up to date and has no updates available when i check for new updates
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did you try looking at http://www.sammobile.com/ ??? all firmwares are there and it is updated

Ardie009 said:
did you try looking at ************* ??? all firmwares are there and it is updated
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I downloaded the 4.3 OS and installed that matched my version. How do i go for 5.0 as it is not showing in my phone? Do i need to match the version codes as in that website the 5.0 version is not matching my phone version

Use the newest XXU* Version fitting to your home country best. In my case you would need Germany (DBT) because it was a unbranded german phone. Thus I need PDA: N9005XXUGBOK6 and CSC: N9005DBTGBOI1. Because I am NOT using stock at all anymore, I always use the newest BL and MODEM, but in your case just use the most recent Firmware which fits your origin and provider.

emuandco said:
Use the newest XXU* Version fitting to your home country best. In my case you would need Germany (DBT) because it was a unbranded german phone. Thus I need PDA: N9005XXUGBOK6 and CSC: N9005DBTGBOI1. Because I am NOT using stock at all anymore, I always use the newest BL and MODEM, but in your case just use the most recent Firmware which fits your origin and provider.
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I am not an expert in these flashing. Can you help me out in this. These are the things i found for my country sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/SLK/
My phone states are
AP : N9005XXUBMI7
CP : N9005XXUBMI6
CSC : N9005OJVBMI2

minfas said:
I am not an expert in these flashing. Can you help me out in this. These are the things i found for my country sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/SLK/
My phone states are
AP : N9005XXUBMI7
CP : N9005XXUBMI6
CSC : N9005OJVBMI2
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Seems like Sri Lanka has a N9005ODD* CSC in recent FWs, but you have a N9005OJV* one used in South Africa and Morocco currently.
So I would try these:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/62194/N9005XXUGBOK9_N9005OJVGBOI1_XFM (South Africa)
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/61958/N9005XXUGBOK9_N9005OJVGBOI1_MWD (Morocco)
No guarantee though, but in theory it's not interesting at all which FW you use. At least I already used DBT ones and Nordic Country NEE ones and had no problems in the past.
So you could try http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/62526/N9005XXUGBOK6_N9005ODDGBOJ1_SLK (Sri Lanka) too. But as I said, FW update always is a risk and if you don't know how to fix stuff, it can be a nice activity for a whole weekend to fix stuff again.
If you want to be more sure and secure... load https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo and send the stuff shown in "General", "CSC-Code", "Firmware" and "Android" in here. Most interesting is the "Active CSC Code"

emuandco said:
Seems like Sri Lanka has a N9005ODD* CSC in recent FWs, but you have a N9005OJV* one used in South Africa and Morocco currently.
So I would try these:
No guarantee though, but in theory it's not interesting at all which FW you use. At least I already used DBT ones and Nordic Country NEE ones and had no problems in the past.
So you could try sammobile.com/firmwares/download/62526/N9005XXUGBOK6_N9005ODDGBOJ1_SLK (Sri Lanka) too. But as I said, FW update always is a risk and if you don't know how to fix stuff, it can be a nice activity for a whole weekend to fix stuff again.
If you want to be more sure and secure... load [play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo and send the stuff shown in "General", "CSC-Code", "Firmware" and "Android" in here. Most interesting is the "Active CSC Code"
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Manufacturer / Brand
Samsung
Model - SM-N9005
Device type - hltte
Product name - hltexx
Country of origin - vietnam
CSC Code
Product code - SM-N90052WESFR
Original CSC code - SFR
Firmware's CSC code - XSI
Active CSC code - SFR / XSI
Available CSC codes - KSA, SFM, XSI
CSC Country - UAE / AE
Firmware
Bootloader ver. - N9005XXUBMI7
PDA Ver. - N9005XXUBMI7
CSC Ver. - N9005OJVBMI2
Baseband ver. - N9005XXUBMI6
Kernal Ver. - 3.4.0 - 1628120
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32-bit
Java Virtual machine - Dalvik 1.6.0
Android
Root existence - No
Android ver. - 4.3
Build num. - JSS15J.N9005XXUBMI7
Build Fingerprint - samsung/hltexx/hlte:4.3/JSS15J/N9005XXUBMI7:user/release-keys
Build description - hltexx-user 4.3 JSS15J N9005XXUBMI7 release keys
Build date - Wed Sep 11 15:30:59 KST 2013
Changelist - 1628120

minfas said:
Manufacturer / Brand
Samsung
Model - SM-N9005
Device type - hltte
Product name - hltexx
Country of origin - vietnam
CSC Code
Product code - SM-N90052WESFR
Original CSC code - SFR
Firmware's CSC code - XSI
Active CSC code - SFR / XSI
Available CSC codes - KSA, SFM, XSI
CSC Country - UAE / AE
Firmware
Bootloader ver. - N9005XXUBMI7
PDA Ver. - N9005XXUBMI7
CSC Ver. - N9005OJVBMI2
Baseband ver. - N9005XXUBMI6
Kernal Ver. - 3.4.0 - 1628120
[email protected]#1
32-bit
Java Virtual machine - Dalvik 1.6.0
Android
Root existence - No
Android ver. - 4.3
Build num. - JSS15J.N9005XXUBMI7
Build Fingerprint - samsung/hltexx/hlte:4.3/JSS15J/N9005XXUBMI7:user/release-keys
Build description - hltexx-user 4.3 JSS15J N9005XXUBMI7 release keys
Build date - Wed Sep 11 15:30:59 KST 2013
Changelist - 1628120
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Interesting... XSI? That's United Arab Emirates... well, then use that one: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/52346/N9005XXUGBOG4_N9005OJVGBOG2_XSI/ ^^
THAT is your current one then http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/19509/N9005XXUBMI7_N9005OJVBMI2_XSI/

emuandco said:
Seems like Sri Lanka has a N9005ODD* CSC in recent FWs, but you have a N9005OJV* one used in South Africa and Morocco currently.
So I would try these:
sammobile.com/firmwares/download/62194/N9005XXUGBOK9_N9005OJVGBOI1_XFM[ (South Africa)
sammobile.com/firmwares/download/61958/N9005XXUGBOK9_N9005OJVGBOI1_MWD[(Morocco)
No guarantee though, but in theory it's not interesting at all which FW you use. At least I already used DBT ones and Nordic Country NEE ones and had no problems in the past.
So you could try sammobile.com/firmwares/download/62526/N9005XXUGBOK6_N9005ODDGBOJ1_SLK(Sri Lanka) too. But as I said, FW update always is a risk and if you don't know how to fix stuff, it can be a nice activity for a whole weekend to fix stuff again.
If you want to be more sure and secure... load play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo[and send the stuff shown in "General", "CSC-Code", "Firmware" and "Android" in here. Most interesting is the "Active CSC Code"
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emuandco said:
Interesting... XSI? That's United Arab Emirates... well, then use that one: sammobile.com/firmwares/download/52346/N9005XXUGBOG4_N9005OJVGBOG2_XSI/^^
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Isn't the different PDA version a problem?

Nope. PDA version changes from time to time. Check the firmwares for CSC XSI and you will see that they are Android version dependent. Same can be seen for any country.

emuandco said:
Nope. PDA version changes from time to time. Check the firmwares for CSC XSI and you will see that they are Android version dependent. Same can be seen for any country.
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Thank you very much