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I know the Samsung- Fascinate, Mesmerize and showcase are all very similar that is why I am also posting here. My phone build and specs are updated in my signature. I know where to go for rooting it and I know the deal with flashing.
I also know that EC01 was a radio update but mine is EC04? Maybe it's a local thing from my carrier?
I do have a couple questions about carrier settings and such.
I am on a CDMA EvDo.rev.A network and I know my carrier partners with Verizon down south.
What problems might I run into when flashing other ROM's:
Will flashing a ROM mess with anything my carrier needs to keep me connected to the network? If so what?
Will i be able to flash a ROM from either of the three forums for the three phones listed above?
Thank you!
No response in the mezmerise
Root the device, and with a file manager, get these files.
Get Setupwizard.apk and Samsungsetupwizard.apk from /system/app.
Get apn-conf.xml and cdma-carriers.xml files from /system/etc.
Get build.prop from /system.
PM me the build.prop
I've been using a n9005 bought unlocked in europe (Romainia) in Asia. I had my local service provide me with a new 4g sim. And they helped me connect to 4g using a 3rd party app from appstore to toggle 4g. (Viaero 4G Toggle)
Since the latest Samsung update i am unable to use the app -- and have no way to toggle the same. How can i enable 4g? shall i flash a different region rom? Of shall i change CSC? (tried once it never worked!) I am on XXUMDJ7.
If i should try a different rom or CSC which one?
Any help is appreciated (googled but couldn't find much useful.)
Not clear what you are reporting/asking.
It seems that you did have an N9005 (region-locked for EU but not carrier-locked) and you were using it somewhere in Asia (where?) with a local SIM that was working. Now you had the MJ7 update and the local SIM is no longer working - at all or just the LTE part? Do you still have the original SIM that you first used when you started your N9005 (or any SIM from EU)? Does that one work? (but be careful with mobile data since roaming costs on that can be ugly).
I also assume you are not rooted and never had RegionLockAway.
Just the LTE part. It was never on tbe connection options menu. I used d toggle app to enable it. New updates killed the app .
I dont mind rooting. Dont care abt d warrenty. No. Never needed unlock away..
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nipuna said:
Just the LTE part. It was never on tbe connection options menu. I used d toggle app to enable it. New updates killed the app .
I dont mind rooting. Dont care abt d warrenty. No. Never needed unlock away..
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What do you have listed under Acess Point Names (APNs)? (you might need to manually add a custom entry there, you don't need root for that on unlocked phones but you need a lot of settings from your local carrier).
Also around the same menu there is a setting where you can select LTE(4G)/WCDMA(3G)/GSM(2G) modes (4G can be kind of a battery killer, with 3G sometimes close second battery killer).
I don't have that option on settings. The app i used was a work arround.
I'm wondering which rom / csc will enable it?
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Or is it the modem/radio?
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Hi, I feel your pain and know exactly what you are talking about.
Samsung have a special file where they define which carrier codes are allowed to have LTE.
You need root and you have to add your carrier to the following file "lteon_netlist.xml" that is located in /system/csc/common/etc.
Study that file, make a backup and add your carrier there, reboot and the LTE option will show together with 2G and 3G
Enjoy!
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Thank you. You are a genius! I had to do a CSC change to make that show up after changing the file. (It didn't get picked up on reboot.)
Before your reply, I'd looked over the CSC folder through XMLs -- but focused on the individual CSCs! wasted a good few hours digging up online and playing with Odin too.
Thanks again -- I am sure many will have this issue when they travel. Or, like me they would want to pick a European phone coz Samsung in some Asian markets don't offer LTE models (even though in Colombo and in this country, there is LTE all major urban/suburban areas!)
If someone else is looking this is what they need to modify. (on lteon_netlist.xml"located in /system/csc/common/etc)... create a new entry/ies - you need to put your network numeric code -- which an online search will get you, and the name and the country. like what i did, below!
<whiteLists numeric="41301" ltestate="PS/CSFB" operator="Mobitel" country="Sri Lanka" defaultMode="GWL"/>
<whiteLists numeric="41302" ltestate="PS/CSFB" operator="DIALOG" country="Sri Lanka" defaultMode="GWL"/>
And i can't believe that samsung cant just add all LTE enabled networks by default. They make top of the class HW, but the decision making is abysmal! Can't wait to get my hands on Cyanogen!
CekMTL said:
Hi, I feel your pain and know exactly what you are talking about.
Samsung have a special file where they define which carrier codes are allowed to have LTE.
You need root and you have to add your carrier to the following file "lteon_netlist.xml" that is located in /system/csc/common/etc.
Study that file, make a backup and add your carrier there, reboot and the LTE option will show together with 2G and 3G
Enjoy!
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hi macho
can u send that step how add 4g setting in note3 im in rajagiriya but i dont no how to do it plese my email [email protected]
nipuna said:
Thank you. You are a genius! I had to do a CSC change to make that show up after changing the file. (It didn't get picked up on reboot.)
Before your reply, I'd looked over the CSC folder through XMLs -- but focused on the individual CSCs! wasted a good few hours digging up online and playing with Odin too.
Thanks again -- I am sure many will have this issue when they travel. Or, like me they would want to pick a European phone coz Samsung in some Asian markets don't offer LTE models (even though in Colombo and in this country, there is LTE all major urban/suburban areas!)
If someone else is looking this is what they need to modify. (on lteon_netlist.xml"located in /system/csc/common/etc)... create a new entry/ies - you need to put your network numeric code -- which an online search will get you, and the name and the country. like what i did, below!
<whiteLists numeric="41301" ltestate="PS/CSFB" operator="Mobitel" country="Sri Lanka" defaultMode="GWL"/>
<whiteLists numeric="41302" ltestate="PS/CSFB" operator="DIALOG" country="Sri Lanka" defaultMode="GWL"/>
And i can't believe that samsung cant just add all LTE enabled networks by default. They make top of the class HW, but the decision making is abysmal! Can't wait to get my hands on Cyanogen!
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How did you do a CSC change? I have similar issues(bought HK 9005 and using in new zealand) and changing the common/etc/lte_netlist.xml does not work for me. I even tried to flash a local CSC which made the phone look like a branded phone but still no lte option by default.
My alternative solution is to modify the /data/propert/persist.radio.lteon file after rooting.
i did this but it not working my phone also i dont know why my phone is note 3 sm-n9005 can u explain to me how to do it
sameera1986 said:
i did this but it not working my phone also i dont know why my phone is note 3 sm-n9005 can u explain to me how to do it
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It didn't work for me either, until i changed the CSC code for the phone -- apply any available - I am on BTU. The settings get applied once you do that only. Try CSC changer app by Manniakk from google play!
Of course that resets your phone -- so you might wanna back up your data!
Have you tried dialing *#2263#?
If yours is sm-n9005, you should be able to choose lte/wcdma/gsm band manually.
Number code
hi dude
can i get the locating in system file. and the codes
nipuna said:
Thank you. You are a genius! I had to do a CSC change to make that show up after changing the file. (It didn't get picked up on reboot.)
Before your reply, I'd looked over the CSC folder through XMLs -- but focused on the individual CSCs! wasted a good few hours digging up online and playing with Odin too.
Thanks again -- I am sure many will have this issue when they travel. Or, like me they would want to pick a European phone coz Samsung in some Asian markets don't offer LTE models (even though in Colombo and in this country, there is LTE all major urban/suburban areas!)
If someone else is looking this is what they need to modify. (on lteon_netlist.xml"located in /system/csc/common/etc)... create a new entry/ies - you need to put your network numeric code -- which an online search will get you, and the name and the country. like what i did, below!
<whiteLists numeric="41301" ltestate="PS/CSFB" operator="Mobitel" country="Sri Lanka" defaultMode="GWL"/>
<whiteLists numeric="41302" ltestate="PS/CSFB" operator="DIALOG" country="Sri Lanka" defaultMode="GWL"/>
And i can't believe that samsung cant just add all LTE enabled networks by default. They make top of the class HW, but the decision making is abysmal! Can't wait to get my hands on Cyanogen!
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Same Issue with LTE in Colombo
Without altering the CSC and rooting is there a way to enable LTE by flashing a supporting ROM from a supporting region.
Mine was purchased in Malaysia (n9005) and already tried BTU but nothing.
AP is changed to N9005XXUDMK2
CP is the same which is N9005XXUDMJ7
CSC is changed to N9005OXADMK2
When i go to Settings - About Phone
Baseband is still N9005XXUDMJ7 and not changed.
Have i done anything wrong here. And the weird issue is i have nothing, Not even the standard 3G or HSPA+ service. NO DATA at all.
Please guys need help as im a noob
Hi. im using a N9005 with HK TGY firmware and couldnt get the LTE option available. Anyone know how to activate the Service Mode menu via the dialer app? i tried *#2263# and it didnt work.
nipuna said:
It didn't work for me either, until i changed the CSC code for the phone -- apply any available - I am on BTU. The settings get applied once you do that only. Try CSC changer app by Manniakk from google play!
Of course that resets your phone -- so you might wanna back up your data!
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By modifying the "\system\csc\common\system\etc\lteon_netlist.xml" file, you should also modify the file "\system\csc\BTU\system\csc\contents.db" to reflect the change of the size of the the file lteon_netlist.xml.
To do that, open contents.db file by using Hex Editor, search for "lteon_netlist.xml", you will see this string will follow by 2 bytes, e.g 34 85. This is the size of the file lteon_netlist.xml (in HexaDecimal. In Decimal it will be 13,445). Now see what is the size of your new lteon_netlist.xml file, convert it to HexaDecimal, and then put it in the place right after "lteon_netlist.xml" string.
For example, if your new lteon_netlist.xml file has a new size 14,525 (in bytes). This value will be 38 BD in HexaDecimal. Then put this value in the contents.db file, right after "lteon_netlist.xml" string.
Sorry for my poor english
Ok now I know you can edit the LTE file but this doesn't resolve the basebands the N9005 reads right?
nipuna said:
Thank you. You are a genius! I had to do a CSC change to make that show up after changing the file. (It didn't get picked up on reboot.)
Before your reply, I'd looked over the CSC folder through XMLs -- but focused on the individual CSCs! wasted a good few hours digging up online and playing with Odin too.
Thanks again -- I am sure many will have this issue when they travel. Or, like me they would want to pick a European phone coz Samsung in some Asian markets don't offer LTE models (even though in Colombo and in this country, there is LTE all major urban/suburban areas!)
If someone else is looking this is what they need to modify. (on lteon_netlist.xml"located in /system/csc/common/etc)... create a new entry/ies - you need to put your network numeric code -- which an online search will get you, and the name and the country. like what i did, below!
<whiteLists numeric="41301" ltestate="PS/CSFB" operator="Mobitel" country="Sri Lanka" defaultMode="GWL"/>
<whiteLists numeric="41302" ltestate="PS/CSFB" operator="DIALOG" country="Sri Lanka" defaultMode="GWL"/>
And i can't believe that samsung cant just add all LTE enabled networks by default. They make top of the class HW, but the decision making is abysmal! Can't wait to get my hands on Cyanogen!
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....If someone else is looking this is what they need to modify. (on lteon_netlist.xml"located in /system/csc/common/etc)... create a new entry/ies - you need to put your network numeric code -- which an online search will get you, and the name and the country. like what i did, below!....
I can't find any useful info from google on 3UK three mobile in UK
How did you find network numeric code ?
eurgbp said:
I can't find any useful info from google on 3UK three mobile in UK
How did you find network numeric code ?
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Download DeviceInfo from playstore, scroll to Network >> Operator Numeric.
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I am considering rooting my Galaxy S5 using the CF-Auto-Root method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683). I have the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900R6 with Bluegrass Cellular as my provider. After rooting will I still be able to receive OTA updates of the Android OS? I know with my old HTC I could not, but I had installed a custom recovery and was not able to go back. I
Nope, you'll need to use ODIN to update
Okay.. where would I get the update files then? Bluegrass cellular is only a local carrier and does not have very many people using it... Is there somewhere that I can get the files for bluegrass cellular?
Check sammobile dot com
and
Samsung - updates dot com
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Check sammobile dot com
and
Samsung - updates dot com
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THanks, found it here: [removed]
But does carrier not matter?
Links to those sites are banned on XDA, which is why I wrote them as I did, you'll need to remove that link
Plenty of people here using different carrier branded ROMs on their phones fine
In my experience though, my cell carrier does not use regular APNs and thus using another carrier's software causes MMS not to work. So I guess that shoots that out the window!
Copy down your APNs before upgrading and edit them on the new ROM?
*Detection* said:
Copy down your APNs before upgrading and edit them on the new ROM?
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That's what I'm saying.. Bluegrass Cellular has the APNs hardcoded somewhere.. There just not on the phone at all. I work for them now and I have learned that the company they contract out to handle their MMS makes them keep it super private.
Is this possible? Wondering whether I can flash the international CSC of the 7...?
I will back that. Anything other than korean please will be great
bonerp said:
Is this possible? Wondering whether I can flash the international CSC of the 7...?
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iraqgsm said:
I will back that. Anything other than korean please will be great
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i thought about doing the same thing, but the Note 7 uses an omc folder vs. csc on the Note FE. i wanted to play it safe so i cherry picked features from the AT&T csc used on the AT7T S8. i combined the cscfeature.xml and the cscfeature_network.xml in to one file named others.xml, which is what the Note FE uses. i backed up the stock others.xml and the customer.xml and copied my version of the others.xml and the customer.xml from AT&T csc to system/csc. i also extracted the SmartCallProvider folder from an S8 ROM and copied to the system/app folder. as always, you'll need to set the proper permissions on the copied folders and underlying files. i wouldn't recommend using my approach....don't know what issues might arise and i have a second device incase the FE has issues. just wanted to share my observations.
after making the above changes,
pressing 1 on the Samsung Dialer dialed my voicemail; since i use google voice, adding my number with the stock dialer didn't work
i can now access the call forwarding features and enter my google voice number
i know have the ability to identify unknown numbers - Caller ID and spam protection (although i don't know if it works)
and most importantly (for me), the "Places" tab is now available on the Samsung Dialer so i can search for places when i travel
the only thing that's not working is Voicemail notification for my primary number.
Is it doable without root
iraqgsm said:
Is it doable without root
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@iraqgsm, if you are asking if you can make changes similar to what i did (in post #3) without root, the answer is no you can't. root is required because you are making changes to files in the system partition.
cortez.i said:
@iraqgsm, if you are asking if you can make changes similar to what i did (in post #3) without root, the answer is no you can't. root is required because you are making changes to files in the system partition.
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Ah, that's too bad. I was about to ask if you got Samsung Pay working.
You can't use the CSC from Note 7 because they changed the way it works with the S8 TouchWiz which the FE has, although you can easily port the S8 or Note 8 CSC to the Note FE and should be able to use it no problems.
Any step by step guide and what available CSC options available
I know it's a long shot but being in Canada, hopefully someone can port S8 Canadian CSC codes or international.
cortez.i said:
i thought about doing the same thing, but the Note 7 uses an omc folder vs. csc on the Note FE. i wanted to play it safe so i cherry picked features from the AT&T csc used on the AT7T S8. i combined the cscfeature.xml and the cscfeature_network.xml in to one file named others.xml, which is what the Note FE uses. i backed up the stock others.xml and the customer.xml and copied my version of the others.xml and the customer.xml from AT&T csc to system/csc. i also extracted the SmartCallProvider folder from an S8 ROM and copied to the system/app folder. as always, you'll need to set the proper permissions on the copied folders and underlying files. i wouldn't recommend using my approach....don't know what issues might arise and i have a second device incase the FE has issues. just wanted to share my observations.
after making the above changes,
pressing 1 on the Samsung Dialer dialed my voicemail; since i use google voice, adding my number with the stock dialer didn't work
i can now access the call forwarding features and enter my google voice number
i know have the ability to identify unknown numbers - Caller ID and spam protection (although i don't know if it works)
and most importantly (for me), the "Places" tab is now available on the Samsung Dialer so i can search for places when i travel
the only thing that's not working is Voicemail notification for my primary number.
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Are u able to use gear vr now?
Thank you
malaccio said:
Are u able to use gear vr now?
Thank you
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no, and don't plan to try it.:good:
malaccio said:
Are u able to use gear vr now?
Thank you
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so Gear VR doesn't work either then....? Blimey.
May as well sell the S8 one I have then....
Seems a bit half baked, the FE.
bonerp said:
so Gear VR doesn't work either then....? Blimey.
May as well sell the S8 one I have then....
Seems a bit half baked, the FE.
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With stock firmware gear VR doesn't work, I hope that some cook will find a simple way to figure out our Note FE as S8 changing CSC or other things..
cortez.i said:
i thought about doing the same thing, but the Note 7 uses an omc folder vs. csc on the Note FE. i wanted to play it safe so i cherry picked features from the AT&T csc used on the AT7T S8. i combined the cscfeature.xml and the cscfeature_network.xml in to one file named others.xml, which is what the Note FE uses. i backed up the stock others.xml and the customer.xml and copied my version of the others.xml and the customer.xml from AT&T csc to system/csc. i also extracted the SmartCallProvider folder from an S8 ROM and copied to the system/app folder. as always, you'll need to set the proper permissions on the copied folders and underlying files. i wouldn't recommend using my approach....don't know what issues might arise and i have a second device incase the FE has issues. just wanted to share my observations.
after making the above changes,
pressing 1 on the Samsung Dialer dialed my voicemail; since i use google voice, adding my number with the stock dialer didn't work
i can now access the call forwarding features and enter my google voice number
i know have the ability to identify unknown numbers - Caller ID and spam protection (although i don't know if it works)
and most importantly (for me), the "Places" tab is now available on the Samsung Dialer so i can search for places when i travel
the only thing that's not working is Voicemail notification for my primary number.
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anyway share the file or step by step for the caller id or spamprotection
What about VoLTE and WiFi calling. Do those features work after installing the att settings?
Hello,
Yes, I've read and read again and searched as much as possible, but strangely enough changing CSC is not widely covered as root, for example, and I still have some questions.
So, as the subject says, it is a Latin America variant with dual sim and Panama (TPA) firmware. I can't specifically say why, but I feel like I want to change that. Perhaps faster updates; maybe ability to use functions that currently I can't (Samsung Pay?!), etc.
I am in the U.S. with main sim from TMO and second SIM from Israel. Current Service Provider shows
TPA/TPA,ILO/TPA
In Phone Info app I see the following:
Active CSC is TPA
Firmware's CSC is XEF.
1. What is the difference between the two (Active and Firmware)?
Note that I did not do anything out of the ordinary: activated the phone new out of the box, it downloaded some updates (before I put my SIM in, if that matters), and that's about it. So why would a Panama phone have French CSC and how come I don't see XEF anywhere in the phone info itself (only in this app)?
2. Is there a 'better' CSC to have compared to others, in terms of frequency/priority of updated, available services, etc? Phone Info shows a list of available CSC's to chose from (see below). As far as I can tell, the only two things that don't work for me are TMO Video calling and Samsung Pay. Will different CSC enables these services for me?
3. Are there any downsides to changing my TPA CSC to a different one?
I am sure I'll have more questions and I appreciate any assistance.
sbi1 said:
Hello,
Yes, I've read and read again and searched as much as possible, but strangely enough changing CSC is not widely covered as root, for example, and I still have some questions.
So, as the subject says, it is a Latin America variant with dual sim and Panama (TPA) firmware. I can't specifically say why, but I feel like I want to change that. Perhaps faster updates; maybe ability to use functions that currently I can't (Samsung Pay?!), etc.
I am in the U.S. with main sim from TMO and second SIM from Israel. Current Service Provider shows
TPA/TPA,ILO/TPA
In Phone Info app I see the following:
Active CSC is TPA
Firmware's CSC is XEF.
1. What is the difference between the two (Active and Firmware)?
Note that I did not do anything out of the ordinary: activated the phone new out of the box, it downloaded some updates (before I put my SIM in, if that matters), and that's about it. So why would a Panama phone have French CSC and how come I don't see XEF anywhere in the phone info itself (only in this app)?
2. Is there a 'better' CSC to have compared to others, in terms of frequency/priority of updated, available services, etc? Phone Info shows a list of available CSC's to chose from (see below). As far as I can tell, the only two things that don't work for me are TMO Video calling and Samsung Pay. Will different CSC enables these services for me?
3. Are there any downsides to changing my TPA CSC to a different one?
I am sure I'll have more questions and I appreciate any assistance.
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The Phone INFO App doesn't always reflect the actual firmware. Try Settings, About Phone, Software Information, Service provider SW ver.
Samsung Pay can work on the Exynos European variants but I haven't seen it working on any Latin American variants.
You definitely won't be able to use T-Mobile Video Calling on your firmware. Your only hope on changing the CSC is rooting the device however you'll trip Knox and lose your Secure Folder. It's an "Iffy" option and I wouldn't recommend it. You might want to review this thread for additional info, good luck!
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c...to/change-csc-code-firmware-sim-card-t3907375
varcor said:
The Phone INFO App doesn't always reflect the actual firmware. Try Settings, About Phone, Software Information, Service provider SW ver.
Samsung Pay can work on the Exynos European variants but I haven't seen it working on any Latin American variants.
You definitely won't be able to use T-Mobile Video Calling on your firmware. Your only hope on changing the CSC is rooting the device however you'll trip Knox and lose your Secure Folder. It's an "Iffy" option and I wouldn't recommend it. You might want to review this thread for additional info, good luck!
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c...to/change-csc-code-firmware-sim-card-t3907375
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Thank you @varcor.
Rotting is definitely out of the question, I don't have any interest in doing that.
What defines the phone as European vs. Latin, when both phones can accept (technically) any OXM multi CSC f/w? Is it the CSC itself (the last 3 characters after the sim info)?
BTW - INFO app shows the same details as About Phone (in my case).
sbi1 said:
Thank you @varcor.
Rotting is definitely out of the question, I don't have any interest in doing that.
What defines the phone as European vs. Latin, when both phones can accept (technically) any OXM multi CSC f/w? Is it the CSC itself (the last 3 characters after the sim info)?
BTW - INFO app shows the same details as About Phone (in my case).
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It's for software compatibility for the most part, the hardware is identical with a possible exception in cameras. The CSC's will be different as well and they do affect software configuration. If you read the last few pages of the link I've shared you'll see some members claim they're having success changing their Active, SIM 1 and SIM 2 CSC's using Samkey, which doesn't require root. Remember the 4th CSC (Sales Code) can't be changed regardless. How well Samkey works on individual devices likely depends on the device, it's associated firmware and Service Provider. Not an interest to me as I mentioned since my device aligns and incorporates calling features based on the Active SIM for the regions I've visited. I have T-Mobile as my carrier which works with Telcel (Mexico). I'm surprised I don't need Telcel SIM for calling features, T-Mobile has eliminated that need as I get Wif Calling and VoLTE on Telcel's network.