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I recently re-installed the stock firmware on my Galaxy S4, because I wanted to get the newest version, which I previously couldn't as I was rooted. And I noticed when It booted, it now has a Carrier logo of THREE on the boot screen. Was this added in 4.4.2? I could only find carrier versions of the firmware online, and no others, so I picked my carrier. If there is any online that are not linked to a carrier could I get a link please?
GT-I9505 - Is the model
Jammi Doger said:
I recently re-installed the stock firmware on my Galaxy S4, because I wanted to get the newest version, which I previously couldn't as I was rooted. And I noticed when It booted, it now has a Carrier logo of THREE on the boot screen. Was this added in 4.4.2? I could only find carrier versions of the firmware online, and no others, so I picked my carrier. If there is any online that are not linked to a carrier could I get a link please?
GT-I9505 - Is the model
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yeah of course, all you gotta do is download the correct firmware through sammobile.com. just select your country with no carrier
Poroto said:
yeah of course, all you gotta do is download the correct firmware through sammobile.com. just select your country with no carrier
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Is that the 'BTU' version?
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1. Conect it to Kies 3 and verify your CSC like in pic attached below.
2. Knowing your CSC you can go to Sammobile.com and download the correct firmware for ur phone. The firmware will be without carrier logos if your phone is unlocked.
3. Tell me your CSC if u are confused and i will help telling you the correct firmware for ur device
Hi just been looking all over the internet for stock firmware for gt-i9500 for the UK, but I want it unbranded. i'm in the process of downloading the russian version but i don't know how this will affect the use of the phone.
So if anyone knows where I can get unbranded UK firmware for the i9500 please help me out, thanks!
verojie said:
Hi just been looking all over the internet for stock firmware for gt-i9500 for the UK, but I want it unbranded. i'm in the process of downloading the russian version but i don't know how this will affect the use of the phone.
So if anyone knows where I can get unbranded UK firmware for the i9500 please help me out, thanks!
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This firmware don't exist. It's better know what CSC you own and flash the correct firmware for your device. Installing this APP you can know your CSC. Add some screenshot if you need more help :fingers-crossed:
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Hi I've attached the screenshot but I have no idea what it means. I have already flashed it to AT&T in USA and it is not enabling me to use the Sim card that was previously working in it. I know how to flash it but I just don't know what firmware I should be using and where to find it. Thanks for any help in advance.
Do you have the original box? If so, you should find the full model number on a label. It will say GT-I9500ZKAXXX, where XXX will be three letters. Those three letters will be the CSC of the phone. If not, it is possible to determine the carrier using the phone's IMEI and this site. Once we know the carrier or the CSC of the phone it's possible to get you the right ROM for the phone, assuming of course that you haven't totally screwed yourself by installing the AT&T firmware on it. AT&T and Verizon both encrypt the bootloader of the device, and removing the bootloader by flashing the correct ROM through Odin may not work because of the encryption.
verojie said:
Hi I've attached the screenshot but I have no idea what it means. I have already flashed it to AT&T in USA and it is not enabling me to use the Sim card that was previously working in it. I know how to flash it but I just don't know what firmware I should be using and where to find it. Thanks for any help in advance.
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I don't think you own a i9500. Can you attach more screenshots about the app that i was telling you?
@Joku1981: Thinking it's a Frankenstein?
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
@Joku1981: Thinking it's a Frankenstein?
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Well, i think isn't possible see an i9500 with CSC: ATT (maybe is a SGH-i337). But I dunno. I hope he can add more screenshots for confirm it.
Hi
I own a 9506 phone from vodafone.
Devise type: ks01lte
Product name: ks01ltexx
Made in Vietnam
Xnox warranty :0x0
Original csc code: ATL
Firmware csc code: ATL
Csc country: Spain
Product code: GT-9506ZWAATL
Bootloader ver: I9506XXUCNI1
Baseband ver: I9506XXUCNI1
Pda version: I9506XXUCNI1
Csc version: I9506VFGCNJ1
Kernel version:3.4.0-2587343. [email protected] #1
Changelist:2587343
Build number: KOT 49H.I9506XXUCNI1 (I9506XXUCNI1)
Kindly advise Which open firmware version to upgrade to without any modem downgrade. The most stable of course and the one that support french and arabic.
I need to be able to use my phone worldwide.
Thank you
siteguest said:
Hi
I own a 9506 phone from vodafone.
Devise type: ks01lte
Product name: ks01ltexx
Made in Vietnam
Xnox warranty :0x0
Original csc code: ATL
Firmware csc code: ATL
Csc country: Spain
Product code: GT-9506ZWAATL
Bootloader ver: I9506XXUCNI1
Baseband ver: I9506XXUCNI1
Pda version: I9506XXUCNI1
Csc version: I9506VFGCNJ1
Kernel version:3.4.0-2587343. [email protected] #1
Changelist:2587343
Build number: KOT 49H.I9506XXUCNI1 (I9506XXUCNI1)
Kindly advise Which open firmware version to upgrade to without any modem downgrade. The most stable of course and the one that support french and arabic.
I need to be able to use my phone worldwide.
Thank you
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You won't need to downgrade/upgrade your modem manually. It'll happen automatically when you upgrade the firmware.
Since Spain (Vodafone) hasn't released the 5.0.1 update for the GT-I9506 yet, you should flash another one.
Theoretically, any region's firmware should work.
Go to Sammobile.com/firmwares and type GT-I9506.
Flash any firmware that isn't associated with a carrier.
From what I can see, Nordic Countries, Slovakia and Greece have unbranded I9506 firmwares.
Keep in mind, if your phone is ever sent for warranty, they might not accept it because the CSC will change.
So this is entirely up to you.
murtaza02 said:
You won't need to downgrade/upgrade your modem manually. It'll happen automatically when you upgrade the firmware.
Since Spain (Vodafone) hasn't released the 5.0.1 update for the GT-I9506 yet, you should flash another one.
Theoretically, any region's firmware should work.
Go to Sammobile.com/firmwares and type GT-I9506.
Flash any firmware that isn't associated with a carrier.
From what I can see, Nordic Countries, Slovakia and Greece have unbranded I9506 firmwares.
Keep in mind, if your phone is ever sent for warranty, they might not accept it because the CSC will change.
So this is entirely up to you.
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Thank you for your prompt and detailed answer.
Do you know if these region's firmware are identical?
A also the most stable one?
Thank you
siteguest said:
Thank you for your prompt and detailed answer.
Do you know if these region's firmware are identical?
A also the most stable one?
Thank you
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All the firmwares are identical, only difference is the origin country and obviously the CSC.
Since the firmwares are identical, they're all stable and SamMobile doesn't upload unstable ROMs, all the ROMs on are fully developed and are completely stable.
murtaza02 said:
All the firmwares are identical, only difference is the origin country and obviously the CSC.
Since the firmwares are identical, they're all stable and SamMobile doesn't upload unstable ROMs, all the ROMs on are fully developed and are completely stable.
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Thank you. Do I need to worry about CSC? I am not very familiar with this, its role and is impact.
Many thanks
siteguest said:
Thank you. Do I need to worry about CSC? I am not very familiar with this, its role and is impact.
Many thanks
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CSC stands for Customer Sales Code
CSC varies depending on who sold the phone to you, was it through a carrier or was it from a retail store?
For example, the CSC for Italy is ITV and XEF for France.
The CSC for Spain is PHE, but that's if you bought your phone from a retail store.
However, since your phone is from a carrier (your first post shows ATL as your CSC)
ATL is also the CSC for Spain but ATL is for Vodafone.
Suppose your phone gets damaged and needs to be sent in for warranty to get repaired/replaced.
The guy at the service center will check the phone and if the CSC is different from ATL, he will refuse to take your phone as it has technically been tampered with, in the sense that the original ROM has been removed and you have flashed the ROM of another country on your phone. There is nothing wrong with having the ROM for another country, but the service center people don't accept your phone unless it has the original CSC, which in your case is ATL.
BUT, if your phone ever does go for repair etc, do change the CSC before sending it.
You can use this guide to change your CSC.
It's fairly easy and you should be done quickly.
Enjoy flashing a new ROM on your phone and enjoy the 5.0.1 experience on that amazing Snapdragon-800 processor.
murtaza02 said:
CSC stands for Customer Sales Code
CSC varies depending on who sold the phone to you, was it through a carrier or was it from a retail store?
For example, the CSC for Italy is ITV and XEF for France.
The CSC for Spain is PHE, but that's if you bought your phone from a retail store.
However, since your phone is from a carrier (your first post shows ATL as your CSC)
ATL is also the CSC for Spain but ATL is for Vodafone.
Suppose your phone gets damaged and needs to be sent in for warranty to get repaired/replaced.
The guy at the service center will check the phone and if the CSC is different from ATL, he will refuse to take your phone as it has technically been tampered with, in the sense that the original ROM has been removed and you have flashed the ROM of another country on your phone. There is nothing wrong with having the ROM for another country, but the service center people don't accept your phone unless it has the original CSC, which in your case is ATL.
BUT, if your phone ever does go for repair etc, do change the CSC before sending it.
You can use this guide to change your CSC.
It's fairly easy and you should be done quickly.
Enjoy flashing a new ROM on your phone and enjoy the 5.0.1 experience on that amazing Snapdragon-800 processor.
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Thank you. You're the best.
Happy to learn from you and read your answers.
Sheers
siteguest said:
Thank you. You're the best.
Happy to learn from you and read your answers.
Sheers
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I used the NEE ROM. Everything went smooth. The Phone is stable, Wifi and bluetooth as well.
siteguest said:
I used the NEE ROM. Everything went smooth. The Phone is stable, Wifi and bluetooth as well.
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Oops. My sd card is not loaded! It was working perfectly before the upgrade.
Any idea?
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Oops. My sd card is not loaded! It was working perfectly before the upgrade.
Any idea?
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What do you mean not loaded?
Does the phone not detect it or does it show an unsupported format?
Sent from my GT-I9505
murtaza02 said:
What do you mean not loaded?
Does the phone not detect it or does it show an unsupported format?
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Right, it was not detected. It is back to normal now an here is what I have done :
I switched off the phone,
removed the card and started the phone
switched it off again, put back the sd card and started it again.
Back to normal
Thank you for getting back
siteguest said:
Right, it was not detected. It is back to normal now an here is what I have done :
I switched off the phone,
removed the card and started the phone
switched it off again, put back the sd card and started it again.
Back to normal
Thank you for getting back
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No problem at all.
I'm glad you're enjoying your phone now with the new 5.0 firmware.
Sent from my GT-I9505
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No problem at all.
I'm glad you're [email protected] oying your phone now with the new 5.0 firmware.
Sent from my GT-I9505
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Thank you. A curiosity question :
Is there a way to change the csc code? And wype out all trace of ATL (Spain Vodafone)?
siteguest said:
Thank you. A curiosity question :
Is there a way to change the csc code? And wype out all trace of ATL (Spain Vodafone)?
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Of course there is.
Google change your CSC and a big XDA thread should come up in the Galaxy Grand section. That has a full tutorial in it, however before you do that.
Is the ATL CSC still installed on your phone even after flashing the firmware of a different country?
Check by dialing *#1234# in the dialer and post the stuff written in the CSC field here.
Sent from my GT-I9505
murtaza02 said:
Of course there is.
Google change your CSC and a big XDA thread should come up in the Galaxy Grand section. That has a full tutorial in it, however before you do that.
Is the ATL CSC still installed on your phone even after flashing the firmware of a different country?
Check by dialing *#1234# in the dialer and post the stuff written in the CSC field here.
Sent from my GT-I9505
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ATL CSC is not installed anymore. Screenshot attached.
Thank you
siteguest said:
ATL CSC is not installed anymore. Screenshot attached.
Thank you
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Glad I was able to help.
Sent from my GT-I9505
murtaza02 said:
Glad I was able to help.
Sent from my GT-I9505
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Dear Murtaza,
I hope you don't mind I am sending you a private message regarding my brother's phone.
He purchased it new. The Phone was operator blocked.
The store did something to the phone to allow him using the local telecom sim card.
Since my brother was not able to upgrade to new os versions. He gets the notifications but a soon as he executes the upgrade process on the air, an error shows up saying that the phone has been modified.
I have attached all the phone information collected using PHONE INFO.
Kindly, let me know whether I Can use the same Rom NEE to upgrade his phone and if safe doing it.
Is there anything else to do to correct the manual upgrade process?
Many thanks my friend
siteguest said:
Dear Murtaza,
I hope you don't mind I am sending you a message regarding my brother's phone.
He purchased it new. The Phone was operator blocked.
The store did something to the phone to allow him using the local telecom sim card.
Since my brother was not able to upgrade to new os versions. He gets the notifications but a soon as he executes the upgrade process on the air, an error shows up saying that the phone has been modified.
I have attached all the phone information collected using PHONE INFO.
Kindly, let me know whether I Can use the same Rom NEE to upgrade his phone and if safe doing it.
Is there anything else to do to correct the manual upgrade process?
Many thanks my friend
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Btw, I have attached a screenshot from *#1234#
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Btw, I have attached a screenshot from *#1234#
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His phone is an I9505, so the process is exactly the same.
Just replace the I9506 firmware with the I9505 firmware the tutorial and you're all set. However, since device status is modified, after flashing the firmware through Odin, you should do a Factory Reset.
You can use any regions ROM as long as it's unbranded. The manual update process is exactly the same as it is on your phone.
Once you've downloaded the 5.0.1 firmware, flash it and let me know how its worked out for you.
Sent from my SM-G900F
murtaza02 said:
His phone is an I9505, so the process is exactly the same.
Just replace the I9506 firmware with the I9505 firmware the tutorial and you're all set. However, since device status is modified, after flashing the firmware through Odin, you should do a Factory Reset.
You can use any regions ROM as long as it's unbranded. The manual update process is exactly the same as it is on your phone.
Once you've downloaded the 5.0.1 firmware, flash it and let me know how its worked out for you.
Sent from my SM-G900F
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Great news. Many thanks. I hope he won't have problems anymore with the ota update?
Hi All,
I've got terrible signal where I'm living at the moment so I'd really benefit from getting the wireless calling through the EE firmware.
I've downloaded the firmware file but I'm a bit stuck. The firmware file itself has extracted to five separate files:
AP...
BL..
CP...
CSC...
HOME_CSC...
I'm assuming that I've got to select all of these within Odin, however I'm unsure of the difference between the two CSC files. Both seem very similar in file size.
Does anybody know the difference and which one would be the correct one to flash?
Cheers
What was the format of the file you extracted those from?
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
It was a zip file from sammobile:
Model name Galaxy S7 edge
Country United Kingdom (EE)
Version Android 6.0.1
Changelist 110166628
Build date Fri, 19 Feb 2016 09:57:29 +0000
Product code EVR
PDA G935FXXU1APB9
CSC G935FEVR1APB4
How do you tell what is on the phone mine said it was coming from ee but then it said it was coming from the company I used which was buymobiles.net so I don't know if I have a proper ee one or a sim free I guess so might flash software once you work it out
You've probably got an unbranded one like me. It's usually pretty obvious when booting up whether it's carrier branded or not.
Think I'll wait for now until somebody can confirm the difference. I'd like to know what it is that I'm flashing
Yeah I think I am unbranded I do have the wireless option and it is on my package I called to check might turn it on it says it can take 24 hours to turn it on.
I've got no option for wifi calling in my settings. Boo! ;-(
Mine is settings, applications, phone then wifi calling at the bottom why would I have it and you don't my phone is not from ee weird
I have the option and my handset came from EE but appears to be unbranded.
Perhaps the branding isn't as obvious on the s7 then. I definitely don't have the option in there
My CSC is XEU with the firmware on my phone
mmotti said:
Perhaps the branding isn't as obvious on the s7 then. I definitely don't have the option in there
My CSC is XEU with the firmware on my phone
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OK so for anyone thinking of doing the same, I have gone ahead and flashed the firmware and enabled WiFi Calling.
I selected all files in Odin with the exception of "HOME_CSC" (I used the standard CSC_EVR).
After enabling the option in Settings -> Applications -> Phone, I text WiFi Calling to 150.
As I'm in an area with crap signal I can already see the WiFi calling symbol in the nav bar and have made a few calls with it. All seems well.
Some very subtle changes in the EE firmware but very close to the stock in terms of branding.
@mmotti The EVR firmware on Sam Mobile is shown as G935FXXU1APB9 is that the one you flashed that enabled wifi calling on EE? Thanks.
gadgetgaz said:
@mmotti The EVR firmware on Sam Mobile is shown as G935FXXU1APB9 is that the one you flashed that enabled wifi calling on EE? Thanks.
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Yes that's what I flashed
mmotti said:
Yes that's what I flashed
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Thanks, I'm downloading it now and will try it tomorrow.
OK good luck - Mine has been working fine. Battery life seems significantly reduced with WiFi calling enabled though but not sure if that's just me.
gadgetgaz said:
Thanks, I'm downloading it now and will try it tomorrow.
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How did you get on with this? I'm interested in doing the same to mine...
mine direct from EE but appears unbranded and has no ee/tmobile stuff on exterior or within software
just followed tezray's instructions and found wifi calling option...cheers tezray lol
mmotti said:
Hi All,
I've got terrible signal where I'm living at the moment so I'd really benefit from getting the wireless calling through the EE firmware.
I've downloaded the firmware file but I'm a bit stuck. The firmware file itself has extracted to five separate files:
AP...
BL..
CP...
CSC...
HOME_CSC...
I'm assuming that I've got to select all of these within Odin, however I'm unsure of the difference between the two CSC files. Both seem very similar in file size.
Does anybody know the difference and which one would be the correct one to flash?
Cheers
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Flash the CSC file that contains a PIT file in it, The firmware on Sammobile has a CSC file called "CSC_EVR_G935FEVR1APB4_CL7211170_QB8683672_REV00_user_low_ship.tar" and that's the one you need to flash, otherwise Odin just get stuck if you flash the "HOME_CSC_EVR_G935FEVR1APB4_CL7211170_QB8683672_REV00_user_low_ship.tar"
I bought my phone from the Samsung store, and flashed the EE firmware, it will wipe the device(or did for me anyway). but now I have WIFI calling and working perfectly, only issue with using the EE firmware is that firmware/security updates are super slow :crying:
roybridge said:
How did you get on with this? I'm interested in doing the same to mine...
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I did it and everything is fine. I got WIFI calling that is working and that was my main priority. Doesn't seem to be any downsides compared to the XEU firmware.
Hey everyone.
Thanks guys this is just what I was looking for, im using an EE sim on pay as you go but I have an unlocked Galaxy S7 Edge that I bought online NOT from EE.
1. So If I install this firmware I should be able to use wifi calling and hd voice?
2. Are there any downsides to flashing this firmware?
3. Will this reset any settings in my phone do I loose any information.
Thanks
Thanks for your help
Hi all,
I have today received my S8 from EE and flashed the latest stock BTU firmware with Odin.
My phone is reporting that I have an XEU CSC. Is there any way without root to get the BTU CSC to register correctly?
Cheers
Edit: It also says that it's manually applying EVR if I boot into recovery. Odd..
XEU and BTU are the same. Also, all unlocked variants of the S8/S8+ in Europe share a common "merged" CSC, OXM, which will activate the proper CSC based on the first SIM card inserted (hence why it's important to insert a SIM before first boot). XEU is the new BTU, so just live with it.
The device also has its stock CSC code burned into it, so even though you can flash another CSC, it will always know what the original CSC was.
fonix232 said:
XEU and BTU are the same. Also, all unlocked variants of the S8/S8+ in Europe share a common "merged" CSC, OXM, which will activate the proper CSC based on the first SIM card inserted (hence why it's important to insert a SIM before first boot). XEU is the new BTU, so just live with it.
The device also has its stock CSC code burned into it, so even though you can flash another CSC, it will always know what the original CSC was.
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Excellent - Thank you for clearing that up.
Looks like they've been busy making some changes since the S7
Which files did you flash I've got ee and thought about doing this will we still receive ota updates
dalelindley76 said:
Which files did you flash I've got ee and thought about doing this will we still receive ota updates
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Latest BTU SM-G950F firmware from http://fw.updato.com
Updates should be fine and also released a lot sooner as there's no waiting for EE to release them. Wi-Fi calling is fine too.
mmotti said:
Latest BTU SM-G950F firmware from http://fw.updato.com
Updates should be fine and also released a lot sooner as there's no waiting for EE to release them. Wi-Fi calling is fine too.
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Did you flash the home csc
dalelindley76 said:
Did you flash the home csc
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No. Standard CSC file with a factory reset/cache clear.
I went the other way. Unlocked BTU to EE EVR to get Volte.
Considering going back to get timely updates. EE suck at updating.
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I went the other way. Unlocked BTU to EE EVR to get Volte.
Considering going back to get timely updates. EE suck at updating.
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They do. I don't make use of Volte personally. I'd sooner have updated software so long as my Wi-Fi calling works
mmotti said:
They do. I don't make use of Volte personally. I'd sooner have updated software so long as my Wi-Fi calling works
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Yeah, there are quite a few places on my daily travels that would not have any signal without Volte unfortunately. I am one of those in the minority that use their phone for calling
If I didn't I would have left it on BTU for sure. Unfortunately, county wide, EE seem to have the best coverage and speed.
mgbosshogg said:
Yeah, there are quite a few places on my daily travels that would not have any signal without Volte unfortunately. I am one of those in the minority that use their phone for calling
If I didn't I would have left it on BTU for sure. Unfortunately, county wide, EE seem to have the best coverage and speed.
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Calling? What's calling? Haha.
What a pain that the necessary files aren't included with XEU EE are already an update behind at the moment.
I'm on vod thinking of flashing XEU as I don't like Vodafone adding and tinkering with touch wiz etc does secure folder still work etc.
mimo2008 said:
I'm on vod thinking of flashing XEU as I don't like Vodafone adding and tinkering with touch wiz etc does secure folder still work etc.
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Yeah secure folder is fine and I believe remains so, so long as you are flashing stock firmware correctly and don't do anything to trip Knox
Ok thankyou also did you have de bugging ticked and oem unlocked ticked in development options
mimo2008 said:
Ok thankyou also did you have de bugging ticked and oem unlocked ticked in development options
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No I flashed everything even before the first boot. I had everything ready before the phone arrived.
Might want to remove your Google and samsung account prior to flashing though.
mmotti said:
No I flashed everything even before the first boot. I had everything ready before the phone arrived.
Might want to remove your Google and samsung account prior to flashing though.
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Thankyou for info.
I decided to flash latest xeu and not sure about you but since i did the flash my touch wiz feels a lot smoother and faster than it did with Vodafone software on there.
Think i made the right choice.
mimo2008 said:
Thankyou for info.
I decided to flash latest xeu and not sure about you but since i did the flash my touch wiz feels a lot smoother and faster than it did with Vodafone software on there.
Think i made the right choice.
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Could well be! I didn't boot up before flashing lol
S8 security was changed so that CSC can only be changed with a supporting SIM card installed if you are not rooted.
mgbosshogg said:
I went the other way. Unlocked BTU to EE EVR to get Volte.
Considering going back to get timely updates. EE suck at updating.
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Where are you located and who is your provider? I'm on BTU in the US with T-Mobile and would like to get VoLTE...
Can someone help me? I have G950FD which Firmware should I flash for my phone? I am using this model in the US