[Q] Which region? - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I'm a little confused about which region SM-N9005 I have.
In phone settings -> about device it shows:
Model number: SM-N9005
Baseband version: N9005XXUBMI5
Build number: JSS15J.N9005ZHUBMI7
In Kies,
Current firmware version: PDA:MI7 PHONE:MI5 CSC:MI7 (TGY)
Latest firmware version: PDA:MJ8 PHONE:MJ4 CSC:MJ8 (TGY)
After a little research I have found out that TGY is the region code for Hong Kong, and the Build number seems to verify this.
But what about Baseband version? Doesn't XX mean European region?
I bought this phone on eBay. So its quite possible someone fiddled with it to make it work here (BTW I'm in UK).
Can anyone shed any light, before I flash the wrong region firmware via ODIN and brick my phone?
Also I have CF-Auto-Rooted (Thanks Chainfire), which is why I'm not updating through Kies.
Thanks to all in advance,
Jason

jason9 said:
Hello,
I'm a little confused about which region SM-N9005 I have.
In phone settings -> about device it shows:
Model number: SM-N9005
Baseband version: N9005XXUBMI5
Build number: JSS15J.N9005ZHUBMI7
In Kies,
Current firmware version: PDA:MI7 PHONE:MI5 CSC:MI7 (TGY)
Latest firmware version: PDA:MJ8 PHONE:MJ4 CSC:MJ8 (TGY)
After a little research I have found out that TGY is the region code for Hong Kong, and the Build number seems to verify this.
But what about Baseband version? Doesn't XX mean European region?
I bought this phone on eBay. So its quite possible someone fiddled with it to make it work here (BTW I'm in UK).
Can anyone shed any light, before I flash the wrong region firmware via ODIN and brick my phone?
Also I have CF-Auto-Rooted (Thanks Chainfire), which is why I'm not updating through Kies.
Thanks to all in advance,
Jason
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Here's mine from UK

jaythenut said:
Here's mine from UK
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Hi,
Thanks for the reply, but I'm still unsure which Region firmware I need to flash. (I'm talking about stock firmware here).
If I flash The Hong Kong firmware, will my phone still work here in the UK? Will it change my phone language to Chinese?
I understand flashing the wrong region for your device could result in a brick. Is this correct?
I really would like a definitive answer before I do something stupid.
Thanks all

Update
Just a quick update..
I read through the entire CF-Auto-Root thread (50 pages!). A couple of posts mentioned that I could update through Kies if I first factory reset my phone.
I did so, and the update succeeded! I then proceeded to CF-Auto-Root again, to regain root access. Joy!
Now my 'About device' screen looks like this:
Baseband version: N9005ZHUDMJ4
Build number: JSS15J.N9005ZHUDMJ8
A couple of questions.
The baseband version is not correct for my region (UK, Europe (XX))
Will this have adverse effects on my connection to networks?
Is it possible to flash only the correct baseband? If so, how?
Thank you all for taking time to help me

jason9 said:
Just a quick update..
I read through the entire CF-Auto-Root thread (50 pages!). A couple of posts mentioned that I could update through Kies if I first factory reset my phone.
I did so, and the update succeeded! I then proceeded to CF-Auto-Root again, to regain root access. Joy!
Now my 'About device' screen looks like this:
Baseband version: N9005ZHUDMJ4
Build number: JSS15J.N9005ZHUDMJ8
A couple of questions.
The baseband version is not correct for my region (UK, Europe (XX))
Will this have adverse effects on my connection to networks?
Is it possible to flash only the correct baseband? If so, how?
Thank you all for taking time to help me
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Here's mine

Hi Jay,
Thanks for that. But I'm not really sure how that helps me... ?
Please elaborate

jason9 said:
Hi Jay,
Thanks for that. But I'm not really sure how that helps me... ?
Please elaborate
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Ok go to www.sammobile.com get firmware and download odin 3.09 and flash but don't know if uk firmware will work, if you're phone is working and you got signal don't worry about it just stay how you are

Related

[Q] can't update my phone to 4.3

Good day, my I9505 won't update to 4.3 via OTA. Still stuck to 4.2.2
i dont know what's causing this problem. Im from south east asia and 4.3 update was released last year. checked my devices if it's rooted, installed root checker *deivice does not have proper root access*. How can i tell my device if it's rooted or not? Can you tell me what's causing this problem? Is it region locked? Newbie here.
Pls help! Thanks!
bogart26 said:
Good day, my I9505 won't update to 4.3 via OTA. Still stuck to 4.2.2
i dont know what's causing this problem. Im from south east asia and 4.3 update was released last year. checked my devices if it's rooted, installed root checker *deivice does not have proper root access*. How can i tell my device if it's rooted or not? Can you tell me what's causing this problem? Is it region locked? Newbie here.
Pls help! Thanks!
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Try using Kies PC software to update. It will let you know if your phone has been modified and refuse to update
JohnnyInBriz said:
Try using Kies PC software to update. It will let you know if your phone has been modified and refuse to update
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thanks for the reply. Used Kies and this message showed up " Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmrware via Kies" CURRENT FIRMWARE VERSION: PDA: MEA/ PHONE: MEA/ CSC: MEA(DBT)
searched the version of my phone here is the list:
AP: I9505XXUBMEA
CP: I9505XXUBMEA
CSC: I9505OXABMEA
my device status is Official...
is there any conflict on the version of my phone? actually Im the 2nd owner of the phone, don't know what the 1st owner did to it (modification or anything...) and where the phone came from. MANY THANKS!
i don't have any knowledge on rooting a phone.
bogart26 said:
thanks for the reply. Used Kies and this message showed up " Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmrware via Kies" CURRENT FIRMWARE VERSION: PDA: MEA/ PHONE: MEA/ CSC: MEA(DBT)
searched the version of my phone here is the list:
AP: I9505XXUBMEA
CP: I9505XXUBMEA
CSC: I9505OXABMEA
my device status is Official...
is there any conflict on the version of my phone? actually Im the 2nd owner of the phone, don't know what the 1st owner did to it (modification or anything...) and where the phone came from. MANY THANKS!
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It came from germany so feel free to download the file from here ,But the best thing you can do is flash a pre-rooted 4.2.2 rom man then flash any 4.3 custom rom you like just to avoid that Knox Warranty Void , so incase you got a problem later you can just go back to 4.2.2 but this is up to you.
Repulsa said:
It came from germany
thanks! so if my phone came from Germany, there is no way I cant update my phone via OTA and Kies because now the phone is now in Philippines? pls enlighten me on this.
I have no knowledge on flashing nor rooting a phone, can you give me step by step instructions? or is there any other way to update my phone officially? (requires no rooting or flashing) THANKS!
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Baseband quick question

Hi
I just have a quick question regarding installing a 4.4.2 update with a different baseband to what is currently on my sm-n9005 as i am a impatient creature. Will it be possible and will i run into any issues doing this (e.g. modem differences etc) i also plan to install Sweet Rom once i can update the boot loader from 4.4.2
Current device
Baseband- N9005XXUDMJ7 (Saudi region i believe)
Build number- JSS15J.N9005XXUDMJ7
Update details
N9005XXUENB3_N9005OXXENB1_XEO (POLAND)
I have tried to find a answer via the almighty google but couldn't find a similar situation, any help greatly appreciated!!!!!
pavlo89 said:
Hi
I just have a quick question regarding installing a 4.4.2 update with a different baseband to what is currently on my sm-n9005 as i am a impatient creature. Will it be possible and will i run into any issues doing this (e.g. modem differences etc) i also plan to install Sweet Rom once i can update the boot loader from 4.4.2
Current device
Baseband- N9005XXUDMJ7 (Saudi region i believe)
Build number- JSS15J.N9005XXUDMJ7
Update details
N9005XXUENB3_N9005OXXENB1_XEO (POLAND)
I have tried to find a answer via the almighty google but couldn't find a similar situation, any help greatly appreciated!!!!!
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Shouldn't be any issues flashing KK via Odin. -- So long as your note is not a Hong Kong variant. (which yours appears to not be)
radicalisto said:
Shouldn't be any issues flashing KK via Odin. -- So long as your note is not a Hong Kong variant. (which yours appears to not be)
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Thank you for clarifying

[Q] Please help

My device is Samsung Galaxy SM N9005 Android 4.4.2. Baseband version - (XSP - Region - Singapore, Build data - 20.05.2014) N9005XUENE4_N9005OLCENE5_N9005DXUENE3. When i install another Firmware, my device doesn't understand it, the Baseband version shows unknown, doesn't understand the SIM card signal, and the imei shows 0.
PLEASE HELP ME TO FIX IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
timanaru said:
My device is Samsung Galaxy SM N9005 Android 4.4.2. Baseband version - (XSP - Region - Singapore, Build data - 20.05.2014) N9005XUENE4_N9005OLCENE5_N9005DXUENE3. When i install another Firmware, my device doesn't understand it, the Baseband version shows unknown, doesn't understand the SIM card signal, and the imei shows 0.
PLEASE HELP ME TO FIX IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Which Firmware did you try to install? According to your problem description you are most likely trying to downgrade, which is not possible under certain circumstances.
Answer
kwayteow said:
Which Firmware did you try to install? According to your problem description you are most likely trying to downgrade, which is not possible under certain circumstances.
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For example - Build data: 04.03.2014, N9005XXUENC2 KSA (Saudi Arabia) KitKat 4.4.2. The device doesn't understand anything. Is it possible to fix the problem ????
Thank you for answer
timanaru said:
For example - Build data: 04.03.2014, N9005XXUENC2 KSA (Saudi Arabia) KitKat 4.4.2. The device doesn't understand anything. Is it possible to fix the problem ????
Thank you for answer
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Apparently you can only downgrade AP but not the modem. First flash your new ROM, then flash your current modem version afterwards.

Update

Hello i have a Samsung galaxy note 3 on three network , i am new to all this and i have googled my question many times only to become more confused. I was curious when my phone will get the lollipop update for uk phone. Future thanks to anyone who can give me any information. P.s im not rooted
zaravacher said:
Hello i have a Samsung galaxy note 3 on three network , i am new to all this and i have googled my question many times only to become more confused. I was curious when my phone will get the lollipop update for uk phone. Future thanks to anyone who can give me any information. P.s im not rooted
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Hi,
What model of phone do you have? The LTE SM-N9005? If so (and I hope someone could either second this or correct me if i'm wrong) I believe you could flash via odin (and you do not need to be rooted to do this) the lollipop update that O2 has. 5.0 is available for the UK via the sammobile website, so if the basebands remain the same and the phone is the same model, I believe you could just download the 5.0 update from sammobile and flash it via odin.
Since you would be flashing an official version of sammy's rom, you won't need to be rooted, nor have a custom recovery.
Cheers
zaravacher said:
Hello i have a Samsung galaxy note 3 on three network , i am new to all this and i have googled my question many times only to become more confused. I was curious when my phone will get the lollipop update for uk phone. Future thanks to anyone who can give me any information. P.s im not rooted
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We need know your model and firmware that you are using. Install this APP and add some screenshots here.
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Ok phone model is SM-N9005 And firmware is N9005xxugng1
zaravacher said:
Ok phone model is SM-N9005 And firmware is N9005xxugng1
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so, you are using the sm-n9005, and the firmware u have is the same one as the firmware that the 02 UK version runs in 4.4.2.
Unless I'm mistaken, and if anyone sees I am please correct me, you could flash the 5.0 version with odin for o2 UK. I don't see why it wouldn't work, since it seems you have the same phone and firmware currently in 4.4.2
cheers
zaravacher said:
Ok phone model is SM-N9005 And firmware is N9005xxugng1
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Your device is using of UK (with CSC: BTU). It still without Lollipop update. I recommend don't flash via ODIN any firmware and wait for future updates (via OTA) if you aren't rooted.
zaravacher said:
Ok phone model is SM-N9005 And firmware is N9005xxugng1
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You have
Model SM-N9005 Model name GALAXY Note 3 LTE Country United Kingdom Version Android 4.4.2 Changelist 1955971 Build date Mon, 28 Jul 2014 12:56:29 +0000 Product code BTU PDA N9005XXUGNG1 CSC N9005OXAGNJ3
BTU no current update and likely to skip to the next build of Android .
O2 UK firmware can be used on this phone flashed via Odin .
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/45137/N9005XXUGBOB6_N9005O2UGBOC1_O2U/

Downgrading SM-910F from marshmallow to lollipop

Hi guz,
I want to downgrade my NOTE 4 from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1. I googled it and did show one of the thread on this forum using ODIN method for that. My problem is to find the correct firmware version for note 4.
My device info is given below
Model Number: SM-N910F
Baseband version: N910FXXU1DPB1
Build Number: MMB29M.N910FXXU1DPE1
Please help me on finding the correct firmware or suggest me on identifying the possible versions.
Thank you.
Go to sammobile and find the last released 5.1.1 firmware for your device.
ithehappy said:
Go to sammobile and find the last released 5.1.1 firmware for your device.
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Thank you for reply.
I have already checked sammobile, I did found some 5.1.1 firmware for note 4, my problem is I couldn't find any for my build. so my question is can I use any other similer version, if so what version?. Please be specific.
Thank you.
codejc said:
Thank you for reply.
I have already checked sammobile, I did found some 5.1.1 firmware for note 4, my problem is I couldn't find any for my build. so my question is can I use any other similer version, if so what version?. Please be specific.
Thank you.
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Use any unbranded firmware mate, UK for example. By unbranded I mean try those which don't come with any carrier labelling, you know like O2 etc.
ithehappy said:
Use any unbranded firmware mate, UK for example. By unbranded I mean try those which don't come with any carrier labelling, you know like O2 etc.
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I have downloaded the following build
Code:
Model: SM-N910F
Country: United Kingdom (EE)
Version: Android 5.1.1
Product code: EVR
PDA: N910FXXU1COI3
CSC: N910FEVR1COJ1
Will this work, mate?
codejc said:
I have downloaded the following build
Code:
Model: SM-N910F
Country: United Kingdom (EE)
Version: Android 5.1.1
Product code: EVR
PDA: N910FXXU1COI3
CSC: N910FEVR1COJ1
Will this work, mate?
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Yes, unless EE is a carrier name it should be unbranded.
Installing the EE firmware will also install EE's own remote phone locking software in the persdata partition (Which is a real pain to remove as it will keep coming back even if you flash a non EE firmware) as well as EE's bloatware.
Use the BTU firmware for a clean unbranded phone.
Azriaphale said:
Installing the EE firmware will also install EE's own remote phone locking software in the persdata partition (Which is a real pain to remove as it will keep coming back even if you flash a non EE firmware) as well as EE's bloatware.
Use the BTU firmware for a clean unbranded phone.
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Thank you for the valuable insight. Its a good thing since I have delayed the downgrade.
Downgrading on galaxy note 4
Hi....I just found your thread and wanted to know did the downgrade work in the end and what impact did it have on the phone. Did it improve? What were the reasons you decided to downgrade?
Thanks

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