I have the N9005 on o2 UK with build number JSS15J.N9005XXUDMJ7
It has o2 branding that i want to get rid of and it has been unlocked by o2
I dont want to root or install a custom rom, can i just flash BTU-N9005XXUDMJ7-20131106115521.zip to have a clean unbranded and unrooted rom?
would it affect the unlock?
thanks!
dylbur said:
I have the N9005 on o2 UK with build number JSS15J.N9005XXUDMJ7
It has o2 branding that i want to get rid of and it has been unlocked by o2
I dont want to root or install a custom rom, can i just flash BTU-N9005XXUDMJ7-20131106115521.zip to have a clean unbranded and unrooted rom?
would it affect the unlock?
thanks!
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I have the same firmware and mine is unbranded UK unlocked. I believe it's the baseband number that is different as sim lock falls under a different catergory rather than just the ROM itself. (Although I may be wrong!)
thanks, forgetting about the simlock then. is it as simple as flashing that rom to debrand the phone?
dylbur said:
thanks, forgetting about the simlock then. is it as simple as flashing that rom to debrand the phone?
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Not too sure tbh, I think you'd need to possibly try BTU Unbranded firmware as it may get shot of the splash screen... But there may be incompatibility issues, I say may because I do not know if it'll 100% work.
Anyone else done this?
Just instal btu rom with odin 9 and make full reset.
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dylbur said:
Anyone else done this?
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done it without any problems. use odin 3.07 and stock btu rom
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I have a Rogers Xperia Play that I am using unlocked, rooted on AT&T. I haven't unlocked the bootloader.
I flashed to the .184 UK firmware as per this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
So now I'm on
Android Version: 2.3.3
Build number 3.0.1.A.0.145
Model Number: R800i (was R800a before flashing the firmware).
Rooted.
My question is: if I want to factory reset the phone, do I go the regular way of going into Settings --> Privacy --> Factory Data Reset? Or do I do something else since I am rooted?
TIA!
Would also like to know this aswell.
and what if a new firmware comes out? Can we just update OTA? or do we have to factory reset and redo the whole root process?
If its already been flashed with the UK firmware and you do a factory reset it would most likely just revert back to UK factory, that's what makes the most sense to me
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thatsupnow said:
If its already been flashed with the UK firmware and you do a factory reset it would most likely just revert back to UK factory, that's what makes the most sense to me
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yep...its true..i tried that with my Xperia play..i wanted to go back to stock rogers rom after i installed the ftf for uk 2.3.3...but it only deleted all my downloaded apps and did a fresh install of generic uk 2.3.3!
dj_mainul said:
yep...its true..i tried that with my Xperia play..i wanted to go back to stock rogers rom after i installed the ftf for uk 2.3.3...but it only deleted all my downloaded apps and did a fresh install of generic uk 2.3.3!
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That's what I needed to know. I've known some android devices to get stuck in boot-loop or even bricked if you do a standard factory data reset and if the phone is rooted, so I wanted to know in this case what would work.
yep, everything worked fine for me after the factory data reset! I only lost my root access, that's all
Well if you want to return it to official rogers state you will have to flash the rogers FTF file.
RacecarBMW said:
Well if you want to return it to official rogers state you will have to flash the rogers FTF file.
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Will I use Flashtool for that?
I thought you could use the SEUS to restore it?
Yes you'll use the flashtool to flash back to Rogers, you can repair with seus but it will just fix what you got on the phone it won't go find the Rogers fw and flash it it goes by region whatever region fw you have now seus will fix only that
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Hi guys,
I have a GT-i9505 and I really want to flash to a more updated stock rom from my carrier, my current build is JDQ39.I9505XXUAMDM, I am on a T-Mobile contract (phone always says EE though) and want to flash from the BTU unbranded rom to T-Mobile UK... I cannot find a ROM for T-Mobile UK though........
Can someone please help me and what I can do?
I've looked on samsung-updates and sammobile... Thanks.
dmonuk said:
Hi guys,
I have a GT-i9505 and I really want to flash to a more updated stock rom from my carrier, my current build is JDQ39.I9505XXUAMDM, I am on a T-Mobile contract (phone always says EE though) and want to flash from the BTU unbranded rom to T-Mobile UK... I cannot find a ROM for T-Mobile UK though........
Can someone please help me and what I can do?
I've looked on samsung-updates and sammobile... Thanks.
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Stay with the BTU ones, the ones from Carrier get updated very very slowly. Even my Carrier didn't receive 3 á 4 updates for i9505.
Ok, but my point being that the carrier ones have received 2/3 updates in the time since my last one, my last one being April...
dmonuk said:
Ok, but my point being that the carrier ones have received 2/3 updates in the time since my last one, my last one being April...
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the latest firmware for T-mobile (EE) is ME2 http://www.hotfile.com/dl/223630332/b11f79b/I9505XXUAME2_I9505EVRAMDB_EVR.zip.html but for the unbranded BTU is MDM (older)
you can flash any new unbranded firmware MEA or MF8
Would I be able to flash that t mobile firmware? Thanks.
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dmonuk said:
Would I be able to flash that t mobile firmware? Thanks.
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yes it is for t-mobile UK
Brilliant... Downloading now, will OTA updates work OK I presume they will? Sorry if these are silly questions just want to make sure. Thank you.
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dmonuk said:
Brilliant... Downloading now, will OTA updates work OK I presume they will? Sorry if these are silly questions just want to make sure. Thank you.
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Of course it works, unless your planning to root.
hmmm, i'm in exactly the same situation. how does flashing work on this phone? do i need to unlock bootloader or anything like that? i don't want to mess about the unlocking things or rooting, i want totally stock though :\
Gloris said:
hmmm, i'm in exactly the same situation. how does flashing work on this phone? do i need to unlock bootloader or anything like that? i don't want to mess about the unlocking things or rooting, i want totally stock though :\
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nothing to unlock, just flash with odin
samersh72 said:
nothing to unlock, just flash with odin
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and everything will still be official? i.e. this is the same as getting an official update ota, just without waiting?
Gloris said:
and everything will still be official? i.e. this is the same as getting an official update ota, just without waiting?
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yes.
EDIT: to take a look of latest official firmwares HERE
Thanks samersh72, flashed the ME2 stock, all working here.
Ive rooted my SGS5 GT-I9505, un-installed some preinstalled app but now when I try to do an OTA it gives me the error: Your Device is modified, no software update available, Someone answered my question abut it and it seems that I need to install Unroot my phone. Base on the artice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477 it says that I need to Flash Carrier Network, My question is do you have stock firmaware for my carrier. Im using Globe (Philippines). How do I do that? Thanks.
Hi,
I have a GS3 from Amazon in the UK. I havnt recieved the 4.3 update yet so I decided to check the CSC code which was set to TTT :crying: (Trinidad and Tobago). The update hasnt been released in TTT yet so I want to change the CSC to BTU. The phone is NOT rooted. I have tried a few apps plus the *#272*IMEI# but non work . Can anyone please tell me how to do it?/??
Thanks in advance
amolak1999 said:
Hi,
I have a GS3 from Amazon in the UK. I havnt recieved the 4.3 update yet so I decided to check the CSC code which was set to TTT :crying: (Trinidad and Tobago). The update hasnt been released in TTT yet so I want to change the CSC to BTU. The phone is NOT rooted. I have tried a few apps plus the *#272*IMEI# but non work . Can anyone please tell me how to do it?/??
Thanks in advance
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You can use this app to change your CSC. However, two things.
A. You need to be rooted beyond XXELLA
B. Your selected rom needs to support multi csc
( tried that before but doesn't work as its unrooted and on stock software
amolak1999 said:
( tried that before but doesn't work as its unrooted and on stock software
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It should work, but you need to root if you're on XXELLA or above
Sorry not that much of a techie :silly: what is XXELLA? So it doesn't need to be rooted? Because when i press change CSC it comes up with com.android.preconfig not found on your device and takes me to the dialer with *#272*1759# already punched in?? After ringing that I get Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
amolak1999 said:
Sorry not that much of a techie :silly: what is XXELLA? So it doesn't need to be rooted? Because when i press change CSC it comes up with com.android.preconfig not found on your device and takes me to the dialer with *#272*1759# already punched in?? After ringing that I get Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
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Xxella would be a 4.1.2 firmware.
It would look like your stock setup doesn't have a multi CSC setup so I'm not sure if you're able to change to BTU
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amolak1999 said:
Sorry not that much of a techie :silly: what is XXELLA? So it doesn't need to be rooted? Because when i press change CSC it comes up with com.android.preconfig not found on your device and takes me to the dialer with *#272*1759# already punched in?? After ringing that I get Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
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if I am not wrong you need:
(1) be rooted to change the CSC
(2) after that you can use the tool mentioned before and/or flash a BTU rom
or maybe easier:
just flash the newest 4.3 rom version (you can do this without root as well I think)
Flash the latest 4.3 rom for the UK, using odin and following the guide in sticky thread.
Factory reset from recovery, reboot and csc should match the firmware.
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chrismast said:
if I am not wrong you need:
(1) be rooted to change the CSC
(2) after that you can use the tool mentioned before and/or flash a BTU rom
or maybe easier:
just flash the newest 4.3 rom version (you can do this without root as well I think)
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Hi can you please tell me how to flash the latest 4.3 without rooting please?
amolak1999 said:
Hi can you please tell me how to flash the latest 4.3 without rooting please?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
Download the latest 4.3 for UK - which would be - I9300XXUGMK6. Then follow instructions in the first post
blazevxi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
Download the latest 4.3 for UK - which would be - I9300XXUGMK6. Then follow instructions in the first post
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I'm pretty sure this method will default the CSC to "KOR"
You want to flash the ELL4 U.K. firmware from the stock firmware thread. Download the S2/S3 CSC changer app from the play store and set the CSC to BTU.
This will factory reset the device, so make sure you have your important files backed up.
Then proceed to flash MK6 4.3. Now everything will match.
electrotune1200 said:
I'm pretty sure this method will default the CSC to "KOR"
You want to flash the ELL4 U.K. firmware from the stock firmware thread. Download the S2/S3 CSC changer app from the play store and set the CSC to BTU.
This will factory reset the device, so make sure you have your important files backed up.
Then proceed to flash MK6 4.3. Now everything will match.
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Do you think If I took the device to Carphone Warehouse would they be able to change the CSC??
amolak1999 said:
Do you think If I took the device to Carphone Warehouse would they be able to change the CSC??
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Do it yourself man.... It's easy.
electrotune1200 said:
Do it yourself man.... It's easy.
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How?? I don't wanna void the warranty
amolak1999 said:
How?? I don't wanna void the warranty
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If you flash a untouched 4.3 rom thru odin it does not void the warranty. It will read official in Odin. At least on my phone it did. Like they said earlier they should have a uk version floating around somewhere. Otherwise just leave it alone and wait for the update. I hope that helps
I've just received a Note 3 I bought online as sim free unlocked, when its arrived I noticed it has an O2 splash screen
Is there anyway to remove this and put a stock rom on?
ODIN. Just grab the unbranded firmware from the same country (or region) off Sammobile and flash it over the Branded one. If you stick with the official firmware this won't trigger KNOX.
ShadowLea said:
ODIN. Just grab the unbranded firmware from the same country (or region) off Sammobile and flash it over the Branded one. If you stick with the official firmware this won't trigger KNOX.
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Many thanks, will this effectively turn my handset into a BTU? (presuming that's the firmware I flash)
bradmax57 said:
Many thanks, will this effectively turn my handset into a BTU? (presuming that's the firmware I flash)
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Yes, of course.
First, you should know what CSC you are now. Use Phone INFO ★Samsung★ to get this info.
bradmax57 said:
Many thanks, will this effectively turn my handset into a BTU? (presuming that's the firmware I flash)
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If you wipe the phone fully afterwards (through recovery), then yes. Otherwise the CSC stays O2.
vndnguyen said:
Yes, of course.
First, you should know what CSC you are now. Use Phone INFO ★Samsung★ to get this info.
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You are aware we have rules against self-promotion?
Just dial *#1234#. No need for 3rd party apps.
ShadowLea said:
If you wipe the phone fully afterwards (through recovery), then yes. Otherwise the CSC stays O2.
You are aware we have rules against self-promotion?
Just dial *#1234#. No need for 3rd party apps.
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N9005O2UDMJ1 is what is currently on, I've just downloaded the latest BTU firmware of sammobile so will have a go later this evening, just wondering if this will effect warranty?
bradmax57 said:
N9005O2UDMJ1 is what is currently on, I've just downloaded the latest BTU firmware of sammobile so will have a go later this evening, just wondering if this will effect warranty?
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It shouldn't. The official firmware won't trip KNOX.
ShadowLea said:
You are aware we have rules against self-promotion?
Just dial *#1234#. No need for 3rd party apps.
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Are you aware that, on some Samsung models (especially on branded phone, e.g Verizon, Sprint...), you cannot dial the *# code?
Take it easy guy.
vndnguyen said:
Are you aware that, on some Samsung models (especially on branded phone, e.g Verizon, Sprint...), you cannot dial the *# code?
Take it easy guy.
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And since he clearly mentioned it was an O2 phone, which isn't from the US(which is the only country selling branded phones, the EU for one forbid it by law.), in his first post, linking to your own app can be considered self promotion.
(I do, however, commend you for making that app for the people who can't use the dialer codes.)
Not a guy.
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If I flash it with stock btu rom can I flash it back to o2 rom if needed?
bradmax57 said:
If I flash it with stock btu rom can I flash it back to o2 rom if needed?
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Yes.
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Hello,
I want to delete the branding of my i9506 with latest android 4.3 running on it.
It has the newer bootloader which is locked i guess and I don´t know now, how to make it unbranded.
It is running the latest android 4.3 firmware with t-mobile branding. i`ve read something, about flashing the 4.3 firmware of the nordic countries, which is without brand as i know.
anyone can help me pls?
Thank you
You can't. The unique way for unlock ur phone is buying a unlock code, unlocking it by IMEI :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
You can't. The unique way for unlock ur phone is buying a unlock code, unlocking it by IMEI :highfive:
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Hmmm thats bad news
OK, do you think i might brick my device even if i just try flashing the nordic fw via odin ?
breakingstorm said:
Hmmm thats bad news
OK, do you think i might brick my device even if i just try flashing the nordic fw via odin ?
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Yep.
Joku1981 said:
Yep.
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do you know what to do when it is bricked? im not so experienced in flashing :/
breakingstorm said:
Hello,
I want to delete the branding of my i9506 with latest android 4.3 running on it.
It has the newer bootloader which is locked i guess and I don´t know now, how to make it unbranded.
It is running the latest android 4.3 firmware with t-mobile branding. i`ve read something, about flashing the 4.3 firmware of the nordic countries, which is without brand as i know.
anyone can help me pls?
Thank you
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for those who might be interested in it, it has worked muhahahaha :laugh::highfive: