Quicky... I have big issues with bluetooth on my Note 3 when connecting to a carkit. I flashed the UK MJ7 version when it came out as one of the first firmware updates. It is on this firmware that I experience problems. I thought it might be an idea to try different firmware versions (and different modems) to see if this solves the BT issue.
My question is, is it best to flash the firmware that is from the same country where the Note 3 is from or is it best to use the firmware of the country where you actually use the phone? (In my case I have a polish model. I bought it cheap in the Netherlands. I use the Phone in the Netherlands)
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Hi guys.
I'm planning to buy Note 4 in my country, Turkey and they sell sth called N910CQ. I heard that they disabled 4G in that model. I'm not sure if it's about that or not because we don't have 4G here yet. My question is, is it ok to flash N910C stuff to N910CQ? I read that the only difference is CSC and I read that it's about Signals. Thank you.
I am using Note 4 N910CQ - Turkcell device running Russian Firmware (N910C). No issues at all. Device does support LTE unfortunately we don't have a LTE connection.
My phone's about screen says it's N910C not N910CQ
ZiR0 said:
I am using Note 4 N910CQ - Turkcell device running Russian Firmware (N910C). No issues at all. Device does support LTE unfortunately we don't have a LTE connection.
My phone's about screen says it's N910C not N910CQ
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Oh great then! So we can flash kernels and roms for 910C. Do you know what are differences between C and CQ?
There is no differences between C and CQ. Q stands for Turkey nothing else. You can flash C rom to your device.
One thing you should pay attention is when you flash a C firmware instead of original CQ FW, model number shows N910C which makes easier to detect odin flashed firmware if you care about warranity. But anytime you can return to stock CQ with no problem.
Of guys you can call me a noob or whatever, but I have noticed finally Samsung has released 5.0.1 for the N910F (Snapdragon variant).
In Australia we only had the opportunity to purchase the N910G. From having looked around online I cannot seem to find any difference between these 2 models (N910F & N910G) except for the region that the handset was sold in.
So my question is, am I able to install the N910F firmware onto my N910G device and still have a working device afterwards?
I haven't experimented much with my N910G as it cost me so much when I purchased it.
I was able to install different region firmwares on my SM-T700 and my GT-i9505 however it seems that back then the devices didn't seem to have region specific model numbers.
Any advice would be most appreciated, thank you for reading.
No u can't install n910f software without having a kernel that's compatible with n910f and n910g like we did in kit kat with nadia or ael. Hopefully won't be long and we will be able too but not yet
from dans galaxy far far away
I downloaded the F firmware and tried to install it to my 910G, no dice. ODIN errors out.
Custom roms will be made that work with it very soon, so i guess we just have to wait for them.
I bought an SM-T530NU in the US, thinking it would work OK in the UK. The only problem is that it doesn't get Wi-Fi Channels 12 and 13. I asked if there was a solution to this here but didn't get any replies that helped.
I'm wondering if there is a stock Europe ROM I could use?
Note that this is the Galaxy TAB 4 10.1" with Wi-Fi (no 3G) and an IR module.
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I bought an SM-T530NU in the US, thinking it would work OK in the UK. The only problem is that it doesn't get Wi-Fi Channels 12 and 13. I asked if there was a solution to this here but didn't get any replies that helped.
I'm wondering if there is a stock Europe ROM I could use?
Note that this is the Galaxy TAB 4 10.1" with Wi-Fi (no 3G) and an IR module.
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I gave you my tuppence worth on the Wi-Fi channel question just now, but as for this question. I'm about 95% certain that unfortunately for you, Samsung only officially releases firmware builds for the U.S. (XAR Region: Cellular South) and Canada (XAC Region: Canada) for this tablet model. Now there is a firmware build (analogous to but not the exact same as a stock rom) for the UK region (BTU Region if I remember correctly) for the regular SM-T530, but that one doesn't have the IR module so you'd lose that functionality. That's the deal for firmwares.
As for custom roms, repey6 made a trimmed-down but mostly unaltered stock rom for our model here. However it's based off the U.S. firmware build so I don't think it would offer you the solution you're looking for. If you're feeling particularly brave, Cyanogenmod 11 (designed for SM-T530) is working for our model too, if you want a drastic solution.
Thanks, I've replied in the original thread. I'd like to keep with stock for now.
Hi all,
I've noticed something unacceptable and as a newbie I wanted your insight.
I hold a Samsung galaxy s4 I9500 that seems to come from Bangladesh or Vietnam, I;m not pretty sure. Anyway, I noticed that many many devices from these Asian regions do not get any updates since 2013 ! They were lasted updated to 4.3 Jelly bean and that is.
How do you explain the fact that the same devices take lollilop and others stay on Jelly bean?
How can I upgrade at least to Kitkat?
(I checked the Kies application and it says that I have the last updated firmware)
Thanks a lot!
Sammobile has 5.0.1 for Bangladesh and 4.4.2 for Vietnam. As to the discrepancy regarding firmware releases, carriers are the ones to decide whether to upgrade or not. So either you'll get it or not. Bangladesh chose to upgrade while Vietnam is holding back.
Yes, but there are other models which did not take any update.
For example this code: I9500XXUEMJ9 exists in 7 countries (Israel,Bangladesh,India etc.) and since 2013 hasn't done any updates. Still the firmware is 4.3.
Should the owners of these models wait for even more?
If their carriers choose not to provide an update, then yes, the owners of those devices will have to wait. Case in point: Straight Talk. Here in the US Straight Talk offers a S4 locked to Android 4.2.2 and refuses to provide updates for it. Worse for Straight Talk S4 owners, unlike the I9500 owners, they can't simply flash a ROM from a different region because their S4 is an exclusive model specifically made for Straight Talk. So they have to wait for an update that will never come. At least the tech-savvy I9500 owners have avenues available to them to get a more up-to-date stock ROM. Straight Talk S4 owners have to use custom ROMs, and risk losing their service doing so, as Straight Talk prohibits both rooting and custom ROMs in its terms and conditions.
First of all thanks for your info.
I've got two problems facing me right now.
First of all I can't figure out which specific country the phone comes from. This code appears in many countries.
Secondly I don't know which flash ROM I should use with this program called Odin. Should I choose randomly a version? Should I upgrade to lollilop or it is a must I pass from Kitkat first?
I value your help.
Please post the following information:
1. Model Number
2. Android Version, found by going to Settings > More > About device.
3. Firmware Version (AP, CP, CSC), found by dialing *#1234# in the dialer or by installing Phone Info from the Play Store and running it.
4. Service Provider
5. Country
6. Is the phone rooted? (Yes/No)
7. Is a custom ROM installed? (Yes/No, and the name of the ROM)
Some of this may seem redundant, but putting it all in one post makes it easier to help you.
1. GT-I9500
2. 4.3
3. Original csc code: TGY/TMB
Firmwares csc code: TMB
Csc country: Hong kong
country of origin: China
csc version: I9500XXUEMJ9
4. I dont get this
5. Country see above
6. No rooted
7. No
Number 4 is asking whom you use as a carrier. Also, your AP, CP, and CSC should have been posted as you had seen it on screen rather than "interpreting" it. Nevertheless, based upon the info you provided, the correct ROM for your device is here. Flash this ROM through Odin and you should be good to go.
Hi,
I have a Grand Prime with the model SM-G530P and was wondering if I am able to flash the firmware for the model SM-G530H.
The phone was purchased outside of Philippines and doesn't use the firmware that I would like it to. I just figured they are the same phone (just different model numbers) so there shouldn't be any issues right? I might just lose a couple features or something but the phone should work correctly.
Thank you in advance.