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I purchased an unlocked European Samsung Galaxy Tab. I tried both Verizon and ATT, but they took too much out of the product, so I returned them. I use my ATT sim and that works good.
I read that there was an update released for this phone. I have tried using a proxy to place my computer in the UK, alas Kies says "This version of the device cannot be updated"
Current firmware version : PDA:JJ3 / PHONE:JID / CSC:JJ2 (TMN)
In the registry I get :
Product code = GT-P1000CWATMN
SoftwareRevision = P1000XWJJ3/P1000OXXJJ2/P1000XXJID/P1000XWJJ3
My question is there a way I haven't thought of to get the update?
and what product do I actually have? (maybe I picked the wrong country to proxy)
Does Samsung not update the unlocked phones they have to sell in Europe?
Tried fooling Kies with info from the threads here, but I could not get that to work. Even loaded older versions of Kies.
I am new to this. Thanks for your time.
Hi,
I have noticed that some (ex: 4.017.03_EMEA_CUS7) of the A501 stock updates contains a 3G folder with some firmware updates (I suppose for the 3G chipset).
Is it safe to apply these firmware updates to the 3G chipset regardless of the region initially intended for ?
Do you think they are mostly general purpose (fixes/improvements) updates or can contain region/carrier specific settings, thus possibly disrupting the 3G depending of local telco carriers/norms ?
What I'm worried is applying a firmware update without any possibility to flash it to a previous version.
Thanks.
Xperia Z1 compact (D5503) Generic UA firmware (.FTF)
Downloaded through Sony PC Companion
Android version: 4.4.4
Baseband: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270054-51
Kernel: 3.4.0-perf-g0109737 [email protected] #1 Thu Jun 12 14:20:25 2014
Build number: 14.4.A.0.108
Phone Software Version: 1275-9486_14.4.A.0.108 GENERIC - user
File System Version: GLOBAL-LTE_14.4.A.0.108
Customization Version: 1279-4053_R3C
Branding: Generic UA (unbranded)
https://mega.co.nz/#!ElR0QTjJ!Genap4CzcOtHjWEcHjH0Bt6uYHnNSIapsGfK0ol1bzc
MD5: C59B74DCF2ED86585DDA6C96FCEF7B1F
SHA-1: AF173CB41D902E7FBD40EA17ABE05FE09F70172A
I have never seen that customization number before. Could you fill in this thread with details on where you bought your phone, whether you bought it through your network operator or bought SIM-free etc?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722908
I wish I could, when I got it it was already second hand but I suspect that it has been previously rooted or had another ROM flashed.. I will try locate the box for it. All I can say is that I believe it was SIM free originally and I am in the UK.
I also received update notice today that new system update available
14.4.A.0.108 which i think is 4.4.4
did not bother installing it and i am also from uk
Still no joy, uk unbranded.
I guess this may add some confusion now because he update checker shows 1792 and 4053 as generic.
The question is what is the difference between these two? I suspect one of them is not generic!
Sango2 said:
I guess this may add some confusion now because he update checker shows 1792 and 4053 as generic.
The question is what is the difference between these two? I suspect one of them is not generic!
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Looks like a later revision phone. Should be fine IMO. Will flash it tonight and see :good:
Flashed successfully, previously stock UK 4.4.2 (.761) :good:
Only problem is the LTE icon instead of 4G as it was previously. Don't know why it would have changed if this is also the UK version.
codified said:
Flashed successfully, previously stock UK 4.4.2 (.761) :good:
Only problem is the LTE icon instead of 4G as it was previously. Don't know why it would have changed if this is also the UK version.
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Settings => More... => Mobile networks => Data roaming.
If it's an UK rom, you will see an option for 'National roaming'.
zxz0O0 said:
Settings => More... => Mobile networks => Data roaming.
If it's an UK rom, you will see an option for 'National roaming'.
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Nope, with this ROM, there is just a tickbox for data roaming, nothing for national roaming
I have no LTE coverage where I am so cannot check the LTE icon, but these screenshots indicate LTE rather than 4G.
I have not seen the national roaming on this or the previous version, I will check some other phones later today.
Settings => More... => Mobile networks => Data roaming.
If it's an UK rom, you will see an option for 'National roaming'.
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I have just checked another Generic UK Z1C (1279-4727 - 14.3.A.0.757) and there is no option there either.
mpattman said:
I have no LTE coverage where I am so cannot check the LTE icon, but these screenshots indicate LTE rather than 4G.
I have not seen the national roaming on this or the previous version, I will check some other phones later today.
I have just checked another Generic UK Z1C (1279-4727 - 14.3.A.0.757) and there is no option there either.
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Strange, ive got that option in .757 1279-5054.3 unbranded but only shows 4g(preferred) etc etc in Network mode and no LTE option. Could it be down to the default network modes set in the service menu that makes it show or not?
Ive still not got 4.4.4 offered through pc companion or .761 either. Would flashing the roms using flash tool but still have a locked bootloader stop these from appearing? Im wanting to fresh install the phone and root using the new method and have a lot of crap on internal storage i want rid of.
Hi, thanks for sharing.
Can some one post deodexed version of this firmware ?
vdsvdroid said:
Hi, thanks for sharing.
Can some one post deodexed version of this firmware ?
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Why do you want the deodexed version?
My UK Z1C was from Carphone Warehouse so is unbranded, no offer of the Android 4.4.4 update yet either.
Anyone know if this update fixes the horrendous bugs the first KitKat update brought in? I bought the phone for the camera, its been useless since KitKat, talk about 'missing the moment' every time you try to take a pic and it takes 20 seconds to load the camera, lol
I have looked up this 1279-4053 using the excellent XperiFirm tool (which gets its data straight from the official Sony servers) and it turns out that this customization is for UKRAINE, not for United Kingdom:
This thread title should be updated to say "Generic UA Unbranded" for clarity!
I have uploaded an FTF of the actual 1279-4727 United Kingdom customization (with the national data roaming option present) here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2839005
Confirm, customization 1279-4053 - is "Generic UA" (Ukraine)
Thread updated, now I know the origin of my phone.
[STOCK ROM][FTF]Xperia Z1c (D5503) 14.4.A.0.118 Vodafone DE
Hi, I just want to let you know that I extracted the last Firmware 14.4.A.0.118 (Vodafone DE)
you can download it here: https://cloud.rimkus.tk/public.php?service=files&t=80b78f271e81b93186ed4c342607f8f1
Is this rom can be used for z1c SO-02F....??
Is this rom can be used for z1c SO-02F...?
US Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 ( SMG950U1ZKAX ) Flash to Official TMobile Version
Carrier: TMOBILE
Phone: US Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 ( Model # on Box - SMG950U1ZKAX ) BestBuy - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-s8-64gb-unlocked-midnight-black/5803741.p?skuId=5803741
Model Number: SM-G950U1
Baseband: G950U1UEWU1AQE3
Build Number: NRD90M.G950U1UEWU1AQE3
Sam Mobile Info
Phone Info CSC Tab
Phone Info Firmware Tab
In Recovery it says the following:
No Support SINGLE-SKU
Supported API: 3
#MANUAL MODE v1.0.0#
-- Appling Multi-CSC ...
Applied the CSC-code : TMB
Successfully applied multi-CSC
--Deleting selective files
Succesfully deleted files selecitvely
-- Deleting RSU selective file
Succesfully deleted RSU selective file
Successfully verify for dmverity hash tree
So with all that information that I provided above I am bit confused. I'm not sure if HD Voice is actually working because S8 Dialer doesn't show it. I downloaded a non root Google Dialer APK and it showed HD voice when calling my wife's TMobile number. I would really like to flash this to a completely TMobile version so I can get 4x4 MIMO & 256 QAM features but I am looking at http://updato.com and I see 2 different versions. SM-G950U & SM-G950U1. SM-950U USA TMB G950USQU1AQDE May 1st 2017 or SM-G950U1 USA TMB G950U1UEU1AQE3 June 12th 2017 . At this point I am confused on how I should proceed. If somebody could help me figure out how to proceed I would appreciate it. I have done a lot of flashing and unlocking bootloaders going back to my original Droid X but I really don't want to brick my $800.00 dollar phone right away.
Note: I have read [Snap.] Guide for Flashing Standard FW, Carrier Switching, and Flashing Unlocked FW and I am still a bit lost. Hope this is enough information for someone to send me in the right direction
Thanks
Stevenson
Hi i got the same phone. Bought mine from bestbuy. Have you noticed if you turn on youre NFC the icon wont show up the notification? Not like my wifes s8 from tmobile when nfc turn it shows up the icon from the notification.
Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk
Possibly a TMobile Tweak?
caloyzki said:
Hi i got the same phone. Bought mine from bestbuy. Have you noticed if you turn on youre NFC the icon wont show up the notification? Not like my wifes s8 from tmobile when nfc turn it shows up the icon from the notification.
Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk
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Might be a TMobile software tweak that enables the NFC icon to show up in the notifications. Might not be enabled in the Unlocked Versions.
BTW What Model # is your wifes phone ..... I can't figure out if I should flash the G950U or the G950U1 ...
MonsterAndroid said:
Might be a TMobile software tweak that enables the NFC icon to show up in the notifications. Might not be enabled in the Unlocked Versions.
BTW What Model # is your wifes phone ..... I can't figure out if I should flash the G950U or the G950U1 ...
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It could be your right. Its a tmobile version s8. Not sure the model. Actually both of us has the tmobile s8 version but i gave it to my mom and i bought the us unlocked at bestbuy. I dont see any diff except i cant do a videocall from normal call which is fine with tmobile s8.
Its 55U1 version
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caloyzki said:
It could be your right. Its a tmobile version s8. Not sure the model. Actually both of us has the tmobile s8 version but i gave it to my mom and i bought the us unlocked at bestbuy. I dont see any diff except i cant do a videocall from normal call which is fine with tmobile s8.
Its 55U1 version
Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk
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Well I just got done flashing mine over to TMobile TMB/TMB/XXA .... Everything went smooth. I will be closing the thread also.
@caloyzki The TMobile version I am running now shows the NFC icon in the notification bar.
MonsterAndroid said:
Well I just got done flashing mine over to TMobile TMB/TMB/XXA .... Everything went smooth. I will be closing the thread also.
@caloyzki The TMobile version I am running now shows the NFC icon in the notification bar.
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But can we still get any firmware update if we flash the tmobile?
Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk
caloyzki said:
But can we still get any firmware update if we flash the tmobile?
Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk
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I got the new TMobile update via OTA
MonsterAndroid said:
I got the new TMobile update via OTA
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Are you sure that US unlocked model on T-Mobile isn't getting "4x4 MIMO & 256 QAM"? In the specs on Samsung website it shows: VHT80 MU-MIMO,1024-QAM, don't know if it is any different.
MonsterAndroid said:
US Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 ( SMG950U1ZKAX ) Flash to Official TMobile Version
Carrier: TMOBILE
Phone: US Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 ( Model # on Box - SMG950U1ZKAX ) BestBuy - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-s8-64gb-unlocked-midnight-black/5803741.p?skuId=5803741
Model Number: SM-G950U1
Baseband: G950U1UEWU1AQE3
Build Number: NRD90M.G950U1UEWU1AQE3
Sam Mobile Info
Phone Info CSC Tab
Phone Info Firmware Tab
In Recovery it says the following:
No Support SINGLE-SKU
Supported API: 3
#MANUAL MODE v1.0.0#
-- Appling Multi-CSC ...
Applied the CSC-code : TMB
Successfully applied multi-CSC
--Deleting selective files
Succesfully deleted files selecitvely
-- Deleting RSU selective file
Succesfully deleted RSU selective file
Successfully verify for dmverity hash tree
So with all that information that I provided above I am bit confused. I'm not sure if HD Voice is actually working because S8 Dialer doesn't show it. I downloaded a non root Google Dialer APK and it showed HD voice when calling my wife's TMobile number. I would really like to flash this to a completely TMobile version so I can get 4x4 MIMO & 256 QAM features but I am looking at http://updato.com and I see 2 different versions. SM-G950U & SM-G950U1. SM-950U USA TMB G950USQU1AQDE May 1st 2017 or SM-G950U1 USA TMB G950U1UEU1AQE3 June 12th 2017 . At this point I am confused on how I should proceed. If somebody could help me figure out how to proceed I would appreciate it. I have done a lot of flashing and unlocking bootloaders going back to my original Droid X but I really don't want to brick my $800.00 dollar phone right away.
Note: I have read [Snap.] Guide for Flashing Standard FW, Carrier Switching, and Flashing Unlocked FW and I am still a bit lost. Hope this is enough information for someone to send me in the right direction
Thanks
Stevenson
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How to verify that SM-G950U1 do or does not support 4x4 MIMO & 256 QAM on T-Mobile? I might flash my unlocked unit to T-Mobile only if I know for sure that my device doesn't support it.
Charkatak said:
How to verify that SM-G950U1 do or does not support 4x4 MIMO & 256 QAM on T-Mobile? I might flash my unlocked unit to T-Mobile only if I know for sure that my device doesn't support it.
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I'm not sure if it does yet but I would assume so since you are flashing the T-Mobile firmware .. I have tried many different methods of finding out if it does via the device but I think you need root. I tried multiple applications from the play store and used multiple phone codes to open every menu available. I got to the ServiceMode to change bands by using *#2263 / I got to ServiceMode with Debug that gives information about the current Band that you are on and how many MHZ you are running at. It also gives you some additional info: RSRP RSRQ SNR. Unless somebody else has a way to figure this out without root I'm not sure. Also Ill add a list of the current cities with 4x4 MIMO below. I did verify that all HD Voice, Wifi Calling, Video Calls, & Volte work .... Verified by downloading Shortcut Master Lite https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.shortcutmaster.lite&hl=en ( Under App Explorer / System Apps / IME Settings / ImsSettingsLauncherActivity / Launch ). I am happy with the TMobile Version .. It has T-Mobile App installed and Lookout but there is ways to disable those and remove them without root. I haven't removed them but i read it is possible ... Doesn't use much RAM. If you need anything else let me know!
Current 4x4 MIMO T-Mobile USA - https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...=en_US&ll=34.77640010255959,-111.90786025&z=4 (Google Maps)
List of Cities with 4x4 MIMO T-Mobile USA https://newsroom.t-mobile.com/doc_download.cfm?doc_id=216 (PDF)
MonsterAndroid said:
I'm not sure if it does yet but I would assume so since you are flashing the T-Mobile firmware .. I have tried many different methods of finding out if it does via the device but I think you need root. I tried multiple applications from the play store and used multiple phone codes to open every menu available. I got to the ServiceMode to change bands by using *#2263 / I got to ServiceMode with Debug that gives information about the current Band that you are on and how many MHZ you are running at. It also gives you some additional info: RSRP RSRQ SNR. Unless somebody else has a way to figure this out without root I'm not sure. Also Ill add a list of the current cities with 4x4 MIMO below. I did verify that all HD Voice, Wifi Calling, Video Calls, & Volte work .... Verified by downloading Shortcut Master Lite https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.shortcutmaster.lite&hl=en ( Under App Explorer / System Apps / IME Settings / ImsSettingsLauncherActivity / Launch ). I am happy with the TMobile Version .. It has T-Mobile App installed and Lookout but there is ways to disable those and remove them without root. I haven't removed them but i read it is possible ... Doesn't use much RAM. If you need anything else let me know!
Current 4x4 MIMO T-Mobile USA - https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...=en_US&ll=34.77640010255959,-111.90786025&z=4 (Google Maps)
List of Cities with 4x4 MIMO T-Mobile USA https://newsroom.t-mobile.com/doc_download.cfm?doc_id=216 (PDF)
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So from your 1st link, I do see that my city is there (WA), but second link, didn't have it.
I have done flashing via Odin many times on my previous Galaxy phones, so I feel comfortable, but I am kind of debating...if I really need to flash and if I will benefit from this.
I will ask you few questions and it may help me make a decision:
1) Have you measured download speed using Speed Test before flashing T-Mobile firmware? If yes, any difference?
2) I hear that my phone calls are clear and pretty positive that HD Voice is there, even though there is no icon.
3) VoLTE, Band 12 and WiFi Calling are supported and work well. Never had a reception issue or call drops, at least not yet.
4) As for RCS support, do you see it often when you text other users?
5) Video calling - your phone should have it, have you used it?
6) How is battery life compared to an unlocked software that you had before?
From the list above, I would flash to T-Mobile if: #1, 4 and 6 are working properly to make user experience better. I do know that RCS even on T-Mobile is limited to phones that support it, for example Glalaxy S6, 7 and 8 and possibly Note 5. Also some LG phones I believe had it as well.
In other words, what did you gain when you went for T-Mobile firmware?
Before I forget, you used Odin and added needed files such as BL, AP, CSC(you probably didn't you HOME file, just CSC) and also USERDATA TMB file - I am correct?
Any updates on whether or not the Unlocked USA S8 supports 4x4 MIMO & 256 QAM on T-Mobile? I've flashed the T-Mobile firmware on my unlocked phone and haven't noticed any speed decreases or increases. Any new way to verify that s 4x4 MIMO & 256 QAM is actually active with the unlocked firmware? I believe it is doing 3x CA though...
GeoFX said:
Any updates on whether or not the Unlocked USA S8 supports 4x4 MIMO & 256 QAM on T-Mobile? I've flashed the T-Mobile firmware on my unlocked phone and haven't noticed any speed decreases or increases. Any new way to verify that s 4x4 MIMO & 256 QAM is actually active with the unlocked firmware? I believe it is doing 3x CA though...
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I am trying to find that info for sometime... I have seen somewhere that there is/was an app in play store which was similar to LTE Discovery, but it did show more info on 4x or QAM, I don't really remember. That time I didn't need this info, so I didn't really pay attention. I found this site that has some info: http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1888849-How-to-tell-if-using-4x4-mimo
I asked for help over at Howarforums and was referred here.
I recently acquired an LG V20 which boots as a Boost Mobile phone. I was told that the phone was originally a Sprint phone and someone tried moving it to Boost Mobile but it "failed". With that said, I was able to get it to activate on Tello but the phone is pretty buggy (cell signal dropout, wifi just quit working) .
My hope is that I can flash it ?back? to a Sprint ROM and continue to use it on Tello without the bugginess. I don’t know for sure that the phone was born as a Sprint device, nor do I know if it matters.
Any help would be appreciated. Below I’ll list everything I know that might help you to help me.
-believed to be a Sprint device originally. (unconfirmed)
-believe it was flashed to Boost. (unconfirmed)
-my overall tech savviness on a 1-10 scale, 7
-my overall android flashing savviness, 3
-LG V20
-Model - LG-LS997
-FCC ID - znf ls997
-Hardware Rev - 1.0
-S/N – starts with 610KPFX00…..
-Android Ver 7.0
-Android security patch level - March 1, 2018
-Baseband version – MPSS.TH.2.0.1.c3.00027-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.79643.1.106740.1
-Kernel version – 3.18.31
-Build number – NRD90M
-Software version – LS997ZVD
-Security software version – MDF v2.0 Release 4
-Bootloader lock status – unknown
-Root status – unknown
-I had shoulder surgery yesterday so I am typing one-handed with opiates on-board, please excuse poor typing and fragmented thoughts\sentences
If the LS997 had a KDZ, sure, you could flash it. However, your phone is ARB 1 and currently unrootable, so you are stuck with the firmware that is currently on the phone.
Boost is a MVNO owned by Sprint. That phone came with the Boost software on it -- no one hacked it on.
The LS997 is absolutely the WORST version of the V20, and quite possibly one of the worst phones ever.
Sprint deliberately screws with the modem firmware to try and lock the device to their network as much as possible. Due to their incompetence, they royally eff up the phone.
-- Brian