[Q] Difference between 4-file ROMs and 1-file ROMs - Stability? - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi everybody,
What is the difference between 1-file ROM and 4-file ROM? I´ve heard 4-file ROM are more stable than the 1-file ROM with all in the same file.
Thank you very much!!

Could you show examples of 2 different rooms that use this?
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ktetreault14 said:
Could you show examples of 2 different rooms that use this?
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In sammobile most ROMs are 1-file, and for example the 4.3 leak in the same web was 4-file ROM.

rauldaz said:
In sammobile most ROMs are 1-file, and for example the 4.3 leak in the same web was 4-file ROM.
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its only how they're packed theres no difference at all,
sometimes they load everything into AP or they seperate into CSC etc.
its how samsung does and not sammobile

I have read that 3 or 4-file ROMs do "wipe" automatically. (erase all data while flashing)
I mean, they make a "clean installation".
Thanks!

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rauldaz said:
I have read that 3 or 4-file ROMs do "wipe" automatically. (erase all data while flashing)
I mean, they make a "clean installation".
Thanks!
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Anyone could confirm that?
Why 4-file ROMs delete all data while flashing and 1-file ROMs do not?
Thanks!!

The only difference is that the 1-file "rom" is packed to contain the 4-file. There is really no difference. The only difference could be that the 1-file doesn't contain a .pit file.

rauldaz said:
Anyone could confirm that?
Why 4-file ROMs delete all data while flashing and 1-file ROMs do not?
Thanks!!
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Don't think that's the case but I can't confirm that. Usually it depends on if there's a script inside that makes it wipe
[True Friendship doesn't exist]

The CSC file in the multi-part rom wipes the phone.

MistahBungle said:
The CSC file in the multi-part rom wipes the phone.
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Thanks to all.
So, ROMs in one file don´t have CSC file? I thought the files inside were the same in both ROMs.
Thanks!!

Correct. Get a 1 part rom from Samfirmware, unzip it & open up the tar.md5 with 7Zip/similar; no CSC file.

MistahBungle said:
Correct. Get a 1 part rom from Samfirmware, unzip it & open up the tar.md5 with 7Zip/similar; no CSC file.
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Thank you very much!! Can I flash a CSC file and 1-file ROM at the same time to change the CSC product code of the phone? And match it with the CSC of the firmware.
If it is possible, how can I know the compatibility between CSC files and the 1-file ROM I want to install? All are compatible between them?
Thanks in advance!

I guess, but generally you just flash the whole multipart rom. You're just unnecessarily complicating things (why people here do this I don't know).
What is it exactly you're trying to do/achieve ?

MistahBungle said:
I guess, but generally you just flash the whole multipart rom. You're just unnecessarily complicating things (why people here do this I don't know).
What is it exactly you're trying to do/achieve ?
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I´m from Spain and I have a S4 carrier branded. So, I have the CSC from the spanish carrier, not the global spanish code (PHE).
The phone is sim-unlocked by IMEI, and now I would like to have the PHE code in both firmware and handset, to get PHE updates through Kies and OTA in the future.
I know some apps to change the CSC, but they require root. Which is the best way of doing that without root?
I´m thinking about flash 1-file PHE ROM from Sammobile with a CSC file PHE (although I don´t know where I could find this CSC file).
Thank you very much again!!!

Related

Firmware: I9000XXJPX decrypted

here or here or here
just tested, it looks fine to me.
i flashed it with odin as pda file, no pit (i previously used 20100512 for XXJPU), no repartition.
what files are included? pda modem and csc?
It's just one .tar package with everything dude, just flash it as pda with odin.
doing now....
Intratech said:
It's just one .tar package with everything dude, just flash it as pda with odin.
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And if I still want separate CSC and MODEM...?
Then you can extract it.
RayearthX said:
And if I still want separate CSC and MODEM...?
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that was my query.... but it appears its just PDA
top work!
flashed pda only no pit or re-partition and all apps in tacked.
pda, csc and modem all now xxjpx
I9000XXJPX|2.2.1|2010 December|Download
what's different from jpu?
kendragon said:
what's different from jpu?
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AFAIK, this is the UK XEU 2.2.1
...and most bug fixed
hi im interesting if you used for xxjpu it was wich was released at 3 th december ? or this one is newer?
could someone tell me how can I flash on xwjm2 eclair? without pit and repartition?
guys my mate has a t-mobile branded phone running the latest 2.2 can he update his phone with this 2.2.1? through odin?
Uzer1 said:
could someone tell me how can I flash on xwjm2 eclair? without pit and repartition?
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Please do not go OT (Off Topic/Thread)
You are in the wrong thread, either make a thread or use the search box.
Thank you.
someone mentioned extracting.. any suggestions how.. i want pda only as i want to keep jp2 modem and csc
can we have a standalone package ?
Can someone post the build date?
Please....
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behemot24 said:
here or here or here
just tested, it looks fine to me.
i flashed it with odin as pda file, no pit (i previously used 20100512 for XXJPU), no repartition.
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Hello I flashed this file with Odin and it worked but somehow I can't see Market at all. Is there any way I can see Market.

Request: JPF CSC File

Guys, I need help here, I was checking a "return to stock firmware" guide to make sure I can return to my stock JPF before trying Darky's ROM.
I downloaded my JPF ROM (Arabic) from several sources and it only contains the ROM and the modem, no CSC file, and as I understand I will need this file when flashing the stock firmware again, but I searched everywhere and I can't find it.
Please tell me what to do.
You can find a CWM Flashable .zip file of JPF CSC in my ROM Thread, ADDONS SECTION!
Simple and fast!
Sent from my SGS with Simply™ 2.7 Xtreme ROM
Thanks Simon, I have downloaded it, so the installation instructions are:
- Go to recovery make a backup
- Flash the CSC
- Reboot into recovery again and restore backup
Is this correct? Would you know by any chance where could I get the file that I can flash through ODIN when I am restoring the ROM?
m.shafik said:
Thanks Simon, I have downloaded it, so the installation instructions are:
- Go to recovery make a backup
- Flash the CSC
- Reboot into recovery again and restore backup
Is this correct? Would you know by any chance where could I get the file that I can flash through ODIN when I am restoring the ROM?
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You could just use darkys OdIN Rom, there is no need to flash back to original fw, no-one has stock fw on his sgs, even a girl I know has JPY
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Jonathan_m84 said:
You could just use darkys OdIN Rom, there is no need to flash back to original fw, no-one has stock fw on his sgs, even a girl I know has JPY
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I need to be able to get back to my stock ROM in case I face any issues with Darky's ROM because it works without a hitch, has good battery life and more importantly it has Arabic interface and Arabic Swype keyboards.
And by the way, the girl comment is not really smart. :/
And by the way, the girl comment is not really smart. :/
Give him credit he knows a girl a whole one of them .
CSC use rom kitchin and generate update.zip with csc in it .
http://romkitchen.org/sgs/?s=generator
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=817703
You might as well then build your own rom through the rom kitchin and flash that after backing up your old one .
jje
JJEgan said:
CSC use rom kitchin and generate update.zip with csc in it .
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Thanks, I checked this link before posting the question, but they don't have any Arabic CSC file.
m.shafik said:
Thanks, I checked this link before posting the question, but they don't have any Arabic CSC file.
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I thought that you found the CSC you were looking for, if you are still looking for it then here it is: Download
[Ramad] said:
I thought that you found the CSC you were looking for, if you are still looking for it then here it is: Download
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Wow, thanks a lot, that's exactly what I was looking for. Did I say thanks? You made my day.
m.shafik said:
Wow, thanks a lot, that's exactly what I was looking for. Did I say thanks? You made my day.
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Glad that I could help, good luck

[Repair firmwares]

I found this on the web, it's listed as "repair firmware"
I think it's good for if you've bricked your phone too much, then flash it with ODIN :highfive:
The GT-I8190 (International version) is here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vy87krsmj45m58y/I8190XXAMA2_OJVAMC3_Arabic_4.1.2_com.rar
Other versions are found here (listed as repair firmwares in red text):
http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...iii-mini-firmwares&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82
(If you the file should be "premium download only" then just google the firmware )
Odin
PIT to PIT
CSC file to CSC
DATA file to AP or PDA
(tick repartition, auto reboot, f.reset time (not more))
Flash with ODIN 1.85 if other versions don't do the trick. Thanks to @mattiawhite for the ODIN version tip!
why not to download stock firmwares from sammobile, here is really everything + download speed is pretty decent
and HEREyou can find pit file for both "pure" and "N" version
does anybody have L version pit file? just to complete list here?
mattiawhite said:
why not to download stock firmwares from sammobile, here is really everything + download speed is pretty decent
and HEREyou can find pit file for both "pure" and "N" version
does anybody have L version pit file? just to complete list here?
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I only found the newest firmwares on SAMMOBILE, where to find the old ones?
/edit, already found
Aronuser said:
I only found the newest firmwares on SAMMOBILE, where to find the old ones?
/edit, already found
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to be clear also to other:
you search for your defice + your operator
i.e: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=24868
than here click to this VOD by product code and u have all of them
mattiawhite said:
to be clear also to other:
you search for your defice + your operator
i.e: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=24868
than here click to this VOD by product code and u have all of them
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But the list in my second link tells specific firmwares are "repair" firmwares, maybe there is something about them? Or not?
Aronuser said:
But the list in my second link tells specific firmwares are "repair" firmwares, maybe there is something about them? Or not?
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dont know??
mattiawhite said:
dont know??
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I flashed it and I know now,
it contains more files than the usual firmwares
Which files?
I've checked this "repair firmware" and it looks similar like this service firmware, so nothing new.
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Try posting this in the Firmware thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489238
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[FIRMWARE] Is it possible to downgrade to 4.3 from 4.4.2?

Just turned out that i need to flash my carrier's RO, but on 4.4.2, it's stucked on VIP CSC instead of ATL, so I must flash 4.3 ATL ROM and then upgrade from it.
So, my question is: how to do it? :silly: is it possible with KNOX already tripped at 0x1? I am very aware of flashing with ODIN risks are, and not afraid of them.
If something goes wrong could I just reflash generic Nordic 4.4.2 ROM?
Thank you for watching folks! :good:
worf_1977 said:
Just turned out that i need to flash my carrier's RO, but on 4.4.2, it's stucked on VIP CSC instead of ATL, so I must flash 4.3 ATL ROM and then upgrade from it.
So, my question is: how to do it? :silly: is it possible with KNOX already tripped at 0x1? I am very aware of flashing with ODIN risks are, and not afraid of them.
If something goes wrong could I just reflash generic Nordic 4.4.2 ROM?
Thank you for watching folks! :good:
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Once bootloader upgraded, you cannot downgrade. ATL is for Spain Vodafone. Even after flashing the ATL CSC you will still have VIP CSC. This happens because this Csc is for multiple countries.
Maybe downgrading without bootloader?
Anyway, VIP rom is not bad at all, but at least on sammobile's package is not multi CSC, so I don't understand nothing!
I can't change it!
If you, any of you, are so kind to give me correct directions, I would be really grateful
worf_1977 said:
Maybe downgrading without bootloader?
Anyway, VIP rom is not bad at all, but at least on sammobile's package is not multi CSC, so I don't understand nothing!
I can't change it!
If you, any of you, are so kind to give me correct directions, I would be really grateful
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Use the Nordic Firmware. It works just fine and it doesnt have that Vodafone crap. I am using the Vodafone ATL version, but my CSC is VIP. That´s how it is. The ATL version is the same with the VIP version for Checz, i think. It doesnt affect you. So even if it say that you are on VIP CSC, it´s the same with the ATL CSC.
ATL seems to be different behaviour in what battery is related, and smoother.
That's why i want it, without croatian trash LOL
worf_1977 said:
ATL seems to be different behaviour in what battery is related, and smoother.
That's why i want it, without croatian trash LOL
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No, it doesnt affect battery. It´s just you. ANyway you can use titanium backup and remove those annoying bloatware.
Already know what titanium backup is and stands for. I've been using it since my Xperia X8 days, back in 2010
worf_1977 said:
Already know what titanium backup is and stands for. I've been using it since my Xperia X8 days, back in 2010
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OK, the final word is that... you can´t change your CSC from VIP to ATL , You can change it to NEE if you want. I´ve tested a lot of CSC included Orange France, and i can say that i´ve didnt notice any difference is battery life or speed. The only difference is that NEE version is bloatware free
I already know, but want to try as many different roms as I can
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I already know, but want to try as many different roms as I can
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OK, suerte
I will figure the way to extract CSC files from hidden.img and putting them on Nordic hidden.img files...
The perspective looks promising! LOL
worf_1977 said:
I will figure the way to extract CSC files from hidden.img and putting them on Nordic hidden.img files...
The perspective looks promising! LOL
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Hey
You won't find any CSC in hidden.img.ext4.
All is inside cache.img.ext4.
Regards.
DeHAWK said:
Hey
You won't find any CSC in hidden.img.ext4.
All is inside cache.img.ext4.
Regards.
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Thanks. I will look on that file instead [emoji1]

Help A510FD Call recording mod?

Please help me with A510FD recording mod to flash it to my rooted A510FD..
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boss-619 said:
Please help me with A510FD recording mod to flash it to my rooted A510FD...
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Open "/system/csc/others.xml" and add this line
Code:
<CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>RecordingAllowed</CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>
tys0n said:
Open "/system/csc/others.xml" and add this line
Code:
<CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>RecordingAllowed</CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>
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Thank you man, working perfectly!!!
boss-619 said:
Thank you man, working perfectly!!!
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Then hit the thanks button Good you got it working.
tys0n said:
Open "/system/csc/others.xml" and add this line
Code:
<CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>RecordingAllowed</CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>
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sorry to post in this thread,but i want to ask(if you know) if in A320 2017,i can t locate CSC in system
is something changed in system structure or it is a different named file to modify?
broky said:
sorry to post in this thread,but i want to ask(if you know) if in A320 2017,i can t locate CSC in system
is something changed in system structure or it is a different named file to modify?
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Hi. I think that some of the csc files have different names for the A-series 2017 but I'm pretty sure there should still be a csc folder in /system.
Are you on stock rom or is it custom tw rom?
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tys0n said:
Hi. I think that some of the csc files have different names for the A-series 2017 but I'm pretty sure there should still be a csc folder in /system.
Are you on stock rom or is it custom tw rom?
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hi m8!i m on stock 7.0.
i can t find this folder,might be other path,maybe something is changed..
thanks for helping
broky said:
hi m8!i m on stock 7.0.
i can t find this folder,might be other path,maybe something is changed..
thanks for helping
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I actually had a A320 nougat firmware, csc SER here so I extracted cache.img to take a look at the csc files. Structure and names are same as A310 and it should be extracted to system when it's flashed in Odin.
What csc do you have?
What does it say if you dial *#1234# ?
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tys0n said:
I actually had a A320 nougat firmware, csc SER here so I extracted cache.img to take a look at the csc files. Structure and names are same as A310 and it should be extracted to system when it's flashed in Odin.
What csc do you have?
What does it say if you dial *#1234# ?
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if i dial *#1234# ,unknown code.
in phone info app states XEO for original CSC ,and active CSC code is blank.
broky said:
if i dial *#1234# ,unknown code.
in phone info app states XEO for original CSC ,and active CSC code is blank.
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Ok I figured it probably wouldn't work since the keystrings for dialer is a part of the csc files.
Did you update to N with OTA or odin flash?
It's A320FL? Did you flash the SER update?
If you did, reflash AP and CSC parts with odin.
You could also try to tar only the cache.img and flash it but it needs the stock recovery to work, which is included in the AP part.
Third alternative is to ectract the csc and convert it to a flashable zip for twrp if you got the knowledge on how to do it.
tys0n said:
Ok I figured it probably wouldn't work since the keystrings for dialer is a part of the csc files.
Did you update to N with OTA or odin flash?
It's A320FL? Did you flash the SER update?
If you did, reflash AP and CSC parts with odin.
You could also try to tar only the cache.img and flash it but it needs the stock recovery to work, which is included in the AP part.
Third alternative is to ectract the csc and convert it to a flashable zip for twrp if you got the knowledge on how to do it.
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yes it is an A320FL and i flashed the SER update with odin.
if i reflash AP and CSC parts with odin will loose my data?
broky said:
yes it is an A320FL and i flashed the SER update with odin.
if i reflash AP and CSC parts with odin will loose my data?
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Your data should be fine.
4-file firmwares usually makes factory reset if it's marked something with "user_low_ship" but this firmware is marked "HOME" which means that the factory reset command should not be included in the csc part.
If you want to be safe you can make a backup of personal data, just in case.
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tys0n said:
Ok I figured it probably wouldn't work since the keystrings for dialer is a part of the csc files.
Did you update to N with OTA or odin flash?
It's A320FL? Did you flash the SER update?
If you did, reflash AP and CSC parts with odin.
You could also try to tar only the cache.img and flash it but it needs the stock recovery to work, which is included in the AP part.
Third alternative is to ectract the csc and convert it to a flashable zip for twrp if you got the knowledge on how to do it.
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there are two CSC files,CSC and HOME CSC,should i flash the first?
sorry for no pressing thanks ,i m limited to 8 per day ,i ll take proper care later m8:good:
broky said:
there are two CSC files,CSC and HOME CSC,should i flash the first?
sorry for no pressing thanks ,i m limited to 8 per day ,i ll take proper care later m8:good:
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Haha no problem with the thanks
Oh sorry, I didn't realise there was two different csc packages, both containing the "user_low_ship".
Looking inside the files, I'd say go with the "HOME_CSC_OXY_A320FOXY2BQG5_CL11883096_QB14314807_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5"
It doesn't contain the pit (partition information table) file that is used to re-format.
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tys0n said:
Haha no problem with the thanks
Oh sorry, I didn't realise there was two different csc packages, both containing the "user_low_ship".
Looking inside the files, I'd say go with the "HOME_CSC_OXY_A320FOXY2BQG5_CL11883096_QB14314807_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5"
It doesn't contain the pit (partition information table) file that is used to re-format.
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all good now ,i have CSC folder now but i face a new problem:
when i lock or unlock screen the phone plays a hiss/distortion loud sound for a second
EDIT:even keyboard plays that sound every time i press it..
any idea what could it be?
broky said:
all good now ,i have CSC folder now but i face a new problem:
when i lock or unlock screen the phone plays a hiss/distortion loud sound for a second
EDIT:even keyboard plays that sound every time i press it..
any idea what could it be?
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Sorry I heve no idea. Have you checked the sound settings for screenlock, touch sound etc?
But still...doesn't sound like everythings is right if it's a distorded sound :/
tys0n said:
Sorry I heve no idea. Have you checked the sound settings for screenlock, touch sound etc?
But still...doesn't sound like everythings is right if it's a distorded sound :/
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i ll take advantage of your knowledge and i will perform a full reset trying to solve it.
do i have to flash which files in odin(zip contains 5 files and odin only 4 slots)?
1/AP_A320FLXXS1AQE2_CL10926218_QB13666819_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
2/BL_A320FLXXS1AQE2_CL10926218_QB13666819_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
3/CP_A320FLXXU1AQD1_CL492330_QB6218911_SIGNED.tar
4/CSC_XEO_A320FLXEO1AQE1_CL11174967_QB13608194_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
5/HOME_CSC_XEO_A320FLXEO1AQE1_CL11174967_QB13608194_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
the real doubt is which CSC between 4 and 5
broky said:
i ll take advantage of your knowledge and i will perform a full reset trying to solve it.
do i have to flash which files in odin(zip contains 5 files and odin only 4 slots)?
1/AP_A320FLXXS1AQE2_CL10926218_QB13666819_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
2/BL_A320FLXXS1AQE2_CL10926218_QB13666819_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
3/CP_A320FLXXU1AQD1_CL492330_QB6218911_SIGNED.tar
4/CSC_XEO_A320FLXEO1AQE1_CL11174967_QB13608194_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
5/HOME_CSC_XEO_A320FLXEO1AQE1_CL11174967_QB13608194_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
the real doubt is which CSC between 4 and 5
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I'm not sure since I dont own the A320 myself. Is the bootloader and modem interchangable between A320F/FL?
Do they have the same pit-file?
Sorry, but I can't give you a straight answer.
About the two csc-files:
HOME_CSC_XEO_A320FLXEO1AQE1_CL11174967_QB13608194_REV00_user_low_ship.tar <--Should be safe to flash. No pit file, no factory reset.
CSC_XEO_A320FLXEO1AQE1_CL11174967_QB13608194_REV00_user_low_ship.tar <-- Contains pit-file and should make reset.
Other then that, they should have exactly the same. content.
tys0n said:
Haha no problem with the thanks
Oh sorry, I didn't realise there was two different csc packages, both containing the "user_low_ship".
Looking inside the files, I'd say go with the "HOME_CSC_OXY_A320FOXY2BQG5_CL11883096_QB14314807_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5"
It doesn't contain the pit (partition information table) file that is used to re-format.
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Thank you again,you are a great help.
BTW the mysterious noise stopped today by itself without factory reset luckily for me.
broky said:
Thank you again,you are a great help.
BTW the mysterious noise stopped today by itself without factory reset luckily for me.
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Just as strange as the glitch was there in the first place, but good that it disapered by itself
You're welcome, and thanks for your kind words.

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