Since Samsung has been bombarding us with new firmwares as seen on Sammobile site . Its getting a bit jumbled up as to which Firmwares actually fix the multi-touch bug -
It started with this one - P600KXUANC2 , Posted by A User from South Korea
then we had one From Taiwan - P600ZTUBNB1
Why don't we post it all the functionally fixed firmwares in this thread so that others could choose which ever region they are from
Also the ones with the respective model eg : P600 , P601 , P602 , P605
[edit] posted something incorrect...
Where are these new firmwares, because I have yet to find them
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I have Wave 1, S8500. I wonder is it safe to flash other country to my phone? Mine is Malaysia, with Bada 1.0.
I want to upgrade to Bada 1.2 using this S8500DXKF1/S8500OLBKD1,Singapore(Singtel) which can get from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=2&m=GT-S8500&r=2
And flash it offline using this guide: http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...s8500-wave-firmware&catid=57:how-to&Itemid=84
I hope it's a correct way.
The files from here: http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...15:samsung-flashes&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82
Seem very confusing. Too many to choose and don't know if it cross country compatible or not.
I'd say yes simply because I'm using non-Philippine firmware on my phone
Firmware's are usually varied by region. I believe this is mainly because of the languages included. For special releases such as those from carriers, it may cause your device to lock on to those carriers. I'm not sure, I've never tried.
Most importantly, since this device is quad-band, you should have no issues with the radio firmware.
If anyone could give me link to XME firmware?
Hi,
I have read lately that there will be an update for some Samsung mobile devices, including the Galaxy S4 i9505, that will region lock those devices to their region of origin. As some version of the Android 4.3 update has already been leaked, is it known yet whether this lock will be included in this update?
Also, will originally as unlocked labeled phones be locked through such an update? I bought the international version from Hong Kong.
i actually read that this will be enforced starting android kitkat on any galaxy S or note device which has the warning or which was produced after july . my phone didn t originally have a warning on it but i can confirm that it contains a country block list while running android 4.2.2 you can check if your phone does by following this tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466721
probably it s better to wait before updating to 4.3 for some users report
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Wow, that would really suck. I specifically bought an unlocked phone as I have to travel between Asia and Europe a lot and have SIM cards for several countries there. I wonder if this would fall under the warranty if my phone is suddenly region locked even though there was no warning sticker on it.
That region lock may apply for new devices ... I don't think they will enforce it on old devices ... Because that would terribly problematic ... Also I believe that nowhere in the terms of use states that you have to use the device in a specific country or region so if I'm correct locking old devices will attract law suits from its own customers ... that's not a good way to advertise yourself especially in a stop competitive market such as this ... but you never know from those companies never ending greed
Thanks for your replies. In any case I will first check for feedback from oher users before applying any future update.
I updated to the leakes 4.3 rom of Galaxy S4 and now have many entries of Networklock in customs.xml in CSC folder of system.
thommygay24 said:
I updated to the leakes 4.3 rom of Galaxy S4 and now have many entries of Networklock in customs.xml in CSC folder of system.
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Could you post that list? Would like to check if any of my countries are listed there.
<NbNetworkLock>62</NbNetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>460BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>250BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>255BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>502BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>510BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>401BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>525BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>452BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>505BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>515BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>470BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>404BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>405BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>603BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>602BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>432BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>604BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>416BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>424BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>425BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>724BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>370BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>338BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>374BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>706BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>734BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>714BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>712BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>740BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>704BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>708BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>710BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>744BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>748BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>736BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>621BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>620BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>639BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>286BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>429BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>413BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>454BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>259BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>437BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>438BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>436BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>428BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>400BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>282BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>283BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>412BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>520BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>456BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>414BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>457BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>606BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>420BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>418BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>732BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>722BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>730BB</NetworkLock>******* <NetworkLock>716BB</NetworkLock>QUOTE=Tsukumogami;46161750]Could you post that list? Would like to check if any of my countries are listed there.[/QUOTE]
There are the following entries. But i dont know, if these entries are new in 4.3 or if they were in the file in 4.2.my s4 was bought in germany without a region lock sticker.See the list:
Thanks for the list. I bought an explicitly as global version declarated Galaxy S4 i9505 on Amazon, which came from Hong Kong. It turned out to be the Brazilian version and it didn't have any region lock sticker on it. I tried it with a Vietnamese and an Austrian SIM card and they both worked without problems. So I hope my phone won't be locked at least as long as I don't upgrade from 4.2.2.
There are many samsung firmware builds, just for i9505 and i9500 itself there are many different firmware variations.
From what I understand, different regions uses different modems am I right? If not, then why do Samsung update their firmware based on different regions?
When Android 4.3 was released, it was released as per region and to Russia first. Why cant they just send out one uniform update OTA to all devices of that model? If its because of the modems, then why dont other manufacturers like HTC do the same? They are able to push out one HTC update for all international HTC phones...
din89pm said:
There are many samsung firmware builds, just for i9505 and i9500 itself there are many different firmware variations.
From what I understand, different regions uses different modems am I right? If not, then why do Samsung update their firmware based on different regions?
When Android 4.3 was released, it was released as per region and to Russia first. Why cant they just send out one uniform update OTA to all devices of that model? If its because of the modems, then why dont other manufacturers like HTC do the same? They are able to push out one HTC update for all international HTC phones...
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it s not always because of bandwidth traffics
sometimes they release firmware for test if someone find bug and then solve it for another region (and also with minor update for first regions)
htc released update for htc one world-wide But how u compare samsung with htc
S4 was one of the best sell in history of smartphone (always samsung device do this) so thr s more s4 users than htc one
also it happened for some device for sony xperia
SO be patient
However u can flash stocks roms
download flashable zip of ROM from another region and flash it via Odin
completely stock and without warranty void...
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x102x96x said:
it s not always because of bandwidth traffics
sometimes they release firmware for test if someone find bug and then solve it for another region (and also with minor update for first regions)
htc released update for htc one world-wide But how u compare samsung with htc
S4 was one of the best sell in history of smartphone (always samsung device do this) so thr s more s4 users than htc one
also it happened for some device for sony xperia
SO be patient
However u can flash stocks roms
download flashable zip of ROM from another region and flash it via Odin
completely stock and without warranty void...
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Actually the purpose of this post is to gain some knowledge on how Samsung update goes on... I am very patient I am not rushing to the point I need to flash a custom ROM. So you are saying that each region has their own Samsung tech guy that will work on the initial release to fix bugs before passing to another region?
There are not just more variants of firmware in s4, but also the same for any samsung phone. Does anyone else have their opinion on this matter as well? I would like to get feedback on what people think behind samsung's update procedure.
I'm also interested in having an answer on the subject. If I can flash a firmware from another region on my phone, what's the purpose of having several firmwares...Besides some tweaks apparently.
Wouldn't it be more interesting if all the developers from Samsung focused on the same firmware to eliminate the bugs more rapidly for example? I don't really see the link between several firmwares and the number of users. Ok, the S4 sold by millions, and?
Thanks.
What difference does it make.As long as your getting your updates, why would you care about any other region.
Are you doing a Samsung case study or preparing a lawsuit; otherwise email CEO of Samsung.
I can post his tag if needed..lol
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2
The time discrepancy its coming from carriers. Most of them wants to integrate their own bloatwares in their phones. And some are doing faster than others. That's why there's so many region specific firmwares when its about Touchwiz. You won't see region specific firmwares for Google Play Edition.
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vladimir_carlan said:
The time discrepancy its coming from carriers. Most of them wants to integrate their own bloatwares in their phones. And some are doing faster than others. That's why there's so many region specific firmwares when its about Touchwiz. You won't see region specific firmwares for Google Play Edition.
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Indeed, seems the most obvious reason... I just wanted to be sure that besides the bloatware, the Android version underneath was the same.
Thanks for your intel!
mr.death7 said:
Indeed, seems the most obvious reason... I just wanted to be sure that besides the bloatware, the Android version underneath was the same.
Thanks for your intel!
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So just to be absolutely clear about this...
When I cant download the Dutch firmware version for my sm-t110, I ccould just download the australian one instead whitout bricking my device?
This is important thanks
Hey guys, i've searched through the forums and as yet I havn't ran into anyone with the same problem. I bought a Galaxy s4 from gumtree, and it turns out its a i9507 with optus branded firmware. I really want to update to the new 4.3 software, but cant do that as optus hasnt released anything (and wont for ages). I'm wondering if any of you had the link for an unbranded version of the official samsung firmware, so in the future i can simply update when samsung releases new software. I've only ever found i9505 updates, and seeing though thats not my exact model number i've restrained from updating (as i'm not sure of any possible issues associated with this). I've attached a screenshot for reference, and any help would be greatly appreciated!
WAIT!!!!
WAIT!!!! Even if you find a firmware DONT DO IT!!! I have the galaxy S4 I9507, it's the newest version and only released in Australia and Hong Kong. I have an unbranded one (through virgin, which are owned by optus but you usually get a non carrier specific version)
It's not otus that isn't releasing the firmware, it's samsung, they have for other versions yes, but the I9507 has a different speed processor than all of them and a different processor all together than the earlier versions.
Unless you can get an unbranded firmware specifically for the I9507 (not I9506 or I9505) you could possibly damage your phone and definitely void any warranty or insurance.
I wan't to update to 4.3 but it's samsung that has to release that update for this model, optus can't do anything until they receive it, by which time we will have already found it without the optus branding elswhere.
You can maybe hound samsung but I doubt that will get you far, I am going to kee on it though, will let you know if I get anywhere
Forgot to mention: because it is only a AUS and HK version the only place it could possibly be released before here is Hong Kong. I doubt Samsung would wait long if at all to release the AUS firmware if not at the same time as the Hong Kong. Meaning as soon as the update is available it will be automatically notified to you through kies or an OTA update. Unfortunately there is no getting it quicker from elsewhere as there is no elsewhere right now.
broden25 said:
Hey guys, i've searched through the forums and as yet I havn't ran into anyone with the same problem. I bought a Galaxy s4 from gumtree, and it turns out its a i9507 with optus branded firmware. I really want to update to the new 4.3 software, but cant do that as optus hasnt released anything (and wont for ages). I'm wondering if any of you had the link for an unbranded version of the official samsung firmware, so in the future i can simply update when samsung releases new software. I've only ever found i9505 updates, and seeing though thats not my exact model number i've restrained from updating (as i'm not sure of any possible issues associated with this). I've attached a screenshot for reference, and any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Hi All:
I'm wondering Why some regions Firmware get more & faster updates than others ?
what is the problem with Samsung and why there is too many Firmwares ??!!
by the way is it safe and problem free to change my firmware region I mean like from i9500 A country to i9500 B country ?!
one-option said:
Hi All:
I'm wondering Why some regions Firmware get more & faster updates than others ?
what is the problem with Samsung and why there is too many Firmwares ??!!
by the way is it safe and problem free to change my firmware region I mean like from i9500 A country to i9500 B country ?!
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It is fine, I am in Australia and use the UK firmware.
You'll probably find that it's due to the networks in each country. before a firmware can be released, the network has to basically put in their customization and branding/logo's etc but they also need to liaise with samsung and give it the thumbs up before it is available to the public. Some networks will take longer to approve firmware and the way most companies are run, there will be an entirely separate department within the company for each country, hence why a firmware may be approved in T-Mobile USA but not in T-Mobile UK for example.
For non-branded/sim-free variants, they actually have to wait until ALL networks approve the firmware before it's released, hence why the stock UK BTU firmware is always the last to get updated.