Hi everyone,
I'm a little stumped by the CSC. I'm in australia, on Optus. As far as I can make out my CSC is OPS. I've flashed Omega which defaults on BTU. I can't find an appropriate code using the included CSC changer app. Question is twofold: Is one of the CSC Codes on the csc changer app appropriate for Optus Oz?; does the csc make that much of a difference anyway? I haven't had a thorough test of battery yet... signal seems a little worse than stock, but this might be some sort of anti-placebo effect. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Mike
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Hi!
I am from Portugal and I'm about to buy an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S in an online store in europe.
So, my questions are:
1. Is there any trouble buying outside Portugal? Is is true that each country has its own CSC version and that buying outside Portugal can have influence oin future firmware updates?
2. Or are all Samsung Galaxy S for european market all the same, and I can buy withou any fears?
I am a little confused about thoses CSC versions and all, so if you can explain it to me like I'm a 5 year old kid, i'd apreciate it!
Thanks
RM
PS: If you could explain to me what is that CSC anyway, it ould be great!
Devices will come with a CSC relevant to where you buy them, but I don't believe you need to stick with the CSC your device came with. Mine was I9000TMUJE6 (from T-Mobile UK) but I'm now using CSC I9000OXXJM1, which came with the JM2 firmware on the samsung-firmwares site. Everything still works fine.
It's possible you might have to re-enter your APN settings without the relevant CSC (I did a Titanium Backup restore, which probably did that for me), but that's no big deal.
I don't think any European ones are different to each other either, as far as I know.
Hi !
I've bought mine online from UK and now I use it in Israel without any problem whatsoever.
You really should read the big FAQ in the Dev section, It'll make your life easier.
Don't worry about the CSC file, you can always flash a Portugal specific through Odin (if such exists or will be available in your country later on).
Good luck mate.
Avi
Somewhere in all my flashing/wiping, I seem to have lost my CSC.
When I install Phone INFO and go to the CSC Code tab, it now says BTU (it should say SPR).
Can anyone tell me how to download and restore the Sprint CSC on my phone?
In particular, I am looking for one that is compatible with CM12.1 (I'm not 100% sure that the CSC is related to the ROM, so that might be irrelevant, but just in case).
Also, is there a specific Bootloader/Modem that you recommend for CM12.1?
Many thanks
bobjase said:
Somewhere in all my flashing/wiping, I seem to have lost my CSC.
When I install Phone INFO and go to the CSC Code tab, it now says BTU (it should say SPR).
Can anyone tell me how to download and restore the Sprint CSC on my phone?
In particular, I am looking for one that is compatible with CM12.1 (I'm not 100% sure that the CSC is related to the ROM, so that might be irrelevant, but just in case).
Also, is there a specific Bootloader/Modem that you recommend for CM12.1?
Many thanks
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It's irrelevant when you use aosp. For you second question: Yes it comes with the rom.
Long time lurker, first time poster. I want to express my thanks to everyone who is making this community so great.
I've purchased a S7 edge recently and I noticed I have the TPH (Portugal) CSC code. I'd hope to change it to a Belgian CSC. Two things come to mind:
1 - When I scoured the sammobile site for a suitable Belgian firmware, the only one I found was PRO, which seems to be linked to the Proximus carrier, which is different from my carrier. Is it safe to assume that the PRO firmware is the only Belgian firmware around and therefore not limited to be used with other carriers? Or should I opt for a Luxemburg CSC instead?
2 - I have been looking at the forums for clear instructions on how to perform this, but haven't found this specifically for the S7 (edge). Could someone explain on what I need to do? I'm assuming I just have to download the firmware and use Odin to flash the 4 files, but do i need to set some specific options on Odin before flashing?
Your input is much appreciated.
totally same question. up
This app should let you to change CSC even without root https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zigbrick.galaxyregionunlock
The only way to change the CSC on non-rooted devices is flashing the designated CSC file through ODIN. However, there are limits. In case of Belgium I did only find the version for Proximus, too. But the PRO one is a multi-csc file (VFG Germany) and if you flash this you will end up with Vodafone Germany (VD2), a branded rom. Without root that's the only option you have. If you flash LUX then you have LUX which makes me wonder why you even want to change it as TPH is unbranded and you don't gain anything...
Hi guys,
Sorry I just need a quick answer to this and I can't seem to find a straight answer anywhere. I have a G935F on 3 UK firmware and I want to change the firmware to either BTU or XEU, as the updates are ridiculously slow on this software version. I have read in multiple places that the CSC code is hard coded and cannot be changed, and then other places say this is merely cosmetic and flashing a new firmware will enable you to get OTA updates from the new desired CSC code.
Please can somebody shed some light on this for me, if I flash BTU or XEU will I be able to get updates as normal, and also which is better to flash XEU or BTU. If anybody can advise would either of these packages allow VoLTE and Wifi Calling to work? 3 supports them on the firmware I am currently on, but I was unsure if unbranded firmwares would support this.
Thanks!
jaaystott said:
Hi guys,
Sorry I just need a quick answer to this and I can't seem to find a straight answer anywhere. I have a G935F on 3 UK firmware and I want to change the firmware to either BTU or XEU, as the updates are ridiculously slow on this software version. I have read in multiple places that the CSC code is hard coded and cannot be changed, and then other places say this is merely cosmetic and flashing a new firmware will enable you to get OTA updates from the new desired CSC code.
Please can somebody shed some light on this for me, if I flash BTU or XEU will I be able to get updates as normal, and also which is better to flash XEU or BTU. If anybody can advise would either of these packages allow VoLTE and Wifi Calling to work? 3 supports them on the firmware I am currently on, but I was unsure if unbranded firmwares would support this.
Thanks!
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Hi if this is of any help i was on Vodafone and decided i didn't want there bloatware on here so i flashed the latest XEU as it was newer than BTU.
When i go into the phone app it shows me what my old csc was and the active one which is xeu you do get updates plus i got WiFi calling enabled still but had to get vodafone to activate it on my account again.
Hello,
Yes, I've read and read again and searched as much as possible, but strangely enough changing CSC is not widely covered as root, for example, and I still have some questions.
So, as the subject says, it is a Latin America variant with dual sim and Panama (TPA) firmware. I can't specifically say why, but I feel like I want to change that. Perhaps faster updates; maybe ability to use functions that currently I can't (Samsung Pay?!), etc.
I am in the U.S. with main sim from TMO and second SIM from Israel. Current Service Provider shows
TPA/TPA,ILO/TPA
In Phone Info app I see the following:
Active CSC is TPA
Firmware's CSC is XEF.
1. What is the difference between the two (Active and Firmware)?
Note that I did not do anything out of the ordinary: activated the phone new out of the box, it downloaded some updates (before I put my SIM in, if that matters), and that's about it. So why would a Panama phone have French CSC and how come I don't see XEF anywhere in the phone info itself (only in this app)?
2. Is there a 'better' CSC to have compared to others, in terms of frequency/priority of updated, available services, etc? Phone Info shows a list of available CSC's to chose from (see below). As far as I can tell, the only two things that don't work for me are TMO Video calling and Samsung Pay. Will different CSC enables these services for me?
3. Are there any downsides to changing my TPA CSC to a different one?
I am sure I'll have more questions and I appreciate any assistance.
sbi1 said:
Hello,
Yes, I've read and read again and searched as much as possible, but strangely enough changing CSC is not widely covered as root, for example, and I still have some questions.
So, as the subject says, it is a Latin America variant with dual sim and Panama (TPA) firmware. I can't specifically say why, but I feel like I want to change that. Perhaps faster updates; maybe ability to use functions that currently I can't (Samsung Pay?!), etc.
I am in the U.S. with main sim from TMO and second SIM from Israel. Current Service Provider shows
TPA/TPA,ILO/TPA
In Phone Info app I see the following:
Active CSC is TPA
Firmware's CSC is XEF.
1. What is the difference between the two (Active and Firmware)?
Note that I did not do anything out of the ordinary: activated the phone new out of the box, it downloaded some updates (before I put my SIM in, if that matters), and that's about it. So why would a Panama phone have French CSC and how come I don't see XEF anywhere in the phone info itself (only in this app)?
2. Is there a 'better' CSC to have compared to others, in terms of frequency/priority of updated, available services, etc? Phone Info shows a list of available CSC's to chose from (see below). As far as I can tell, the only two things that don't work for me are TMO Video calling and Samsung Pay. Will different CSC enables these services for me?
3. Are there any downsides to changing my TPA CSC to a different one?
I am sure I'll have more questions and I appreciate any assistance.
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The Phone INFO App doesn't always reflect the actual firmware. Try Settings, About Phone, Software Information, Service provider SW ver.
Samsung Pay can work on the Exynos European variants but I haven't seen it working on any Latin American variants.
You definitely won't be able to use T-Mobile Video Calling on your firmware. Your only hope on changing the CSC is rooting the device however you'll trip Knox and lose your Secure Folder. It's an "Iffy" option and I wouldn't recommend it. You might want to review this thread for additional info, good luck!
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c...to/change-csc-code-firmware-sim-card-t3907375
varcor said:
The Phone INFO App doesn't always reflect the actual firmware. Try Settings, About Phone, Software Information, Service provider SW ver.
Samsung Pay can work on the Exynos European variants but I haven't seen it working on any Latin American variants.
You definitely won't be able to use T-Mobile Video Calling on your firmware. Your only hope on changing the CSC is rooting the device however you'll trip Knox and lose your Secure Folder. It's an "Iffy" option and I wouldn't recommend it. You might want to review this thread for additional info, good luck!
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c...to/change-csc-code-firmware-sim-card-t3907375
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Thank you @varcor.
Rotting is definitely out of the question, I don't have any interest in doing that.
What defines the phone as European vs. Latin, when both phones can accept (technically) any OXM multi CSC f/w? Is it the CSC itself (the last 3 characters after the sim info)?
BTW - INFO app shows the same details as About Phone (in my case).
sbi1 said:
Thank you @varcor.
Rotting is definitely out of the question, I don't have any interest in doing that.
What defines the phone as European vs. Latin, when both phones can accept (technically) any OXM multi CSC f/w? Is it the CSC itself (the last 3 characters after the sim info)?
BTW - INFO app shows the same details as About Phone (in my case).
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It's for software compatibility for the most part, the hardware is identical with a possible exception in cameras. The CSC's will be different as well and they do affect software configuration. If you read the last few pages of the link I've shared you'll see some members claim they're having success changing their Active, SIM 1 and SIM 2 CSC's using Samkey, which doesn't require root. Remember the 4th CSC (Sales Code) can't be changed regardless. How well Samkey works on individual devices likely depends on the device, it's associated firmware and Service Provider. Not an interest to me as I mentioned since my device aligns and incorporates calling features based on the Active SIM for the regions I've visited. I have T-Mobile as my carrier which works with Telcel (Mexico). I'm surprised I don't need Telcel SIM for calling features, T-Mobile has eliminated that need as I get Wif Calling and VoLTE on Telcel's network.