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Debrand Stock O2UK I9505, How?

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I currently have an O2 Branded I9505, I have read all the stuff, and I all I want to do is debrand the S4 to the UK BTU model. I know there is a way, can anyone provide the right info please.
I currently have:
Modem: I9505XXUAMDD
CSC: I9505O2UAMD6
PDA: I9505XXUAMDD
Im not 100% sure what the UK Stock is but can anyone guide me please,

You need to download the BTU ROM from http://www.hotfile.com/dl/209462137/82c78b1/I9505XXUAMDM_I9505OXXAMDB_BTU.zip.html
And flash it with Odin
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What branding has yours got as my s4 direct from o2 doesn't have any as far as I'm aware
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Its got the o2 splash screen and a few o2 apps are installed. And Dave106, will installing that also change the CSC or will i have to also change that. Im downloading the stock uk rom now.

nintendolinky said:
Its got the o2 splash screen and a few o2 apps are installed. And Dave106, will installing that also change the CSC or will i have to also change that. Im downloading the stock uk rom now.
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It includes a new CSC so it should change as well. Its the lastest ROM ATM so installing over what you have now should be straightforward. No resets etc required
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Do you have the Stock UK Info, like the o2uk info below:
Modem: I9505XXUAMDD
CSC: I9505O2UAMD6
PDA: I9505XXUAMDD

nintendolinky said:
Do you have the Stock UK Info, like the o2uk info below:
Modem: I9505XXUAMDD
CSC: I9505O2UAMD6
PDA: I9505XXUAMDD
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You'll end up with
MODEM: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXXAMDB
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
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I got mine as an upgrade from O2 and was shocked to discover it came completely un-branded and unlocked. No o2 apps, startup animations, wallpapers or anything to remind of o2.

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dave106 said:
You'll end up with
MODEM: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXXAMDB
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
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hi im new to this
just asking i also have the s4 on three.uk which is branded and locked to three
if i were to flash to this stock uk firmware will it also un lock the phone to use any sim?
many thx

r1che said:
hi im new to this
just asking i also have the s4 on three.uk which is branded and locked to three
if i were to flash to this stock uk firmware will it also un lock the phone to use any sim?
many thx
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Will unbrand but the SIM lock would still be present
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i9505
dave106 said:
Will unbrand but the SIM lock would still be present
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thx for your quick reply dave 106
will look into getting it unlocked

r1che said:
thx for your quick reply dave 106
will look into getting it unlocked
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my csc still says H3G after flashing stock btu rom and doing a FR
Tried the CSC changer app which wont work without root.
How do I change CSC to BTU?
Thanks

skibadee said:
my csc still says H3G after flashing stock btu rom and doing a FR
Tried the CSC changer app which wont work without root.
How do I change CSC to BTU?
Thanks
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I want to know that to as the apps in the market don't work
Have you had any issues since updatong to btu ?
Does the handset status remain at official ?
Im on 3 handset and want to go to btu firmware completely
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mancuk29 said:
I want to know that to as the apps in the market don't work
Have you had any issues since updatong to btu ?
Does the handset status remain at official ?
Im on 3 handset and want to go to btu firmware completely
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Mine is now set to btu, I rebooted again after reloading from the factory reset and it changed in recovery. Kies now sees it as an upgradable firmware and im running the latest rom, which feels smoother. No problems so far
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skibadee said:
Mine is now set to btu, I rebooted again after reloading from the factory reset and it changed in recovery. Kies now sees it as an upgradable firmware and im running the latest rom, which feels smoother. No problems so far
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So just to confirm
You loaded the firmware via odin
Factory reset
Reboot and your good to go on btu ?
Is that about it ? No rooting etc
Ii want rid of 3 firmware but don't want to void my warranty on case ... I presume if it's official firmware there is no issue
I always bought unlocked handsets and this is my first carrier handset for years
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mancuk29 said:
So just to confirm
You loaded the firmware via odin
Factory reset
Reboot and your good to go on btu ?
Is that about it ? No rooting etc
Ii want rid of 3 firmware but don't want to void my warranty on case ... I presume if it's official firmware there is no issue
I always bought unlocked handsets and this is my first carrier handset for years
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Yes mate. That's all I did. AFAIK it doesn't void your warranty unless you root/use custom rom. I'm not sure if Samsung would even know if it was originally branded.
I'm waiting for chainfire to get back from his hols, once he's got Cf auto root sorted on MDM ROM I'll prob root then.
I only got mine from 3 as they were cheapest for sim free in stock. I refused to pay the 599 Argos and phones 4 u wanted. I had hoped they were still sending unbranded + unlocked but never mind.
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skibadee said:
Yes mate. That's all I did. AFAIK it doesn't void your warranty unless you root/use custom rom. I'm not sure if Samsung would even know if it was originally branded.
I'm waiting for chainfire to get back from his hols, once he's got Cf auto root sorted on MDM ROM I'll prob root then.
I only got mine from 3 as they were cheapest for sim free in stock. I refused to pay the 599 Argos and phones 4 u wanted. I had hoped they were still sending unbranded + unlocked but never mind.
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So the csc changes automatically now on reboot ? I know that the csc changer app doesn't seem to work on mine but I think that's cos I only have the one on mine
Thanks for help so far
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mancuk29 said:
So the csc changes automatically now on reboot ? I know that the csc changer app doesn't seem to work on mine but I think that's cos I only have the one on mine
Thanks for help so far
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The csc changer app didn't work for me either. Just flashed btu rom, factory reset, reboot, reboot again into recovery and it changed itself to btu
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skibadee said:
The csc changer app didn't work for me either. Just flashed btu rom, factory reset, reboot, reboot again into recovery and it changed itself to btu
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Cool I'll have a bash . When you say reboot.into recovery is that download mode or just rebooting the phone
Does.the 3 bout screen go as well ?
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mancuk29 said:
Cool I'll have a bash . When you say reboot.into recovery is that download mode or just rebooting the phone
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Recovery is volume Up + home
Download is volume Down + home
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Change to UK firmware

Hey guys
I live in the UK but I just bought my note 3 last week from Abu Dhabi whilst on holiday. The problem is when I try install some of the apps/games it says they are not available in my country (as it's not a UK handset). My question is, is there a way of re flashing the UK firmware over my current one?
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mo123456789 said:
Hey guys
I live in the UK but I just bought my note 3 last week from Abu Dhabi whilst on holiday. The problem is when I try install some of the apps/games it says they are not available in my country (as it's not a UK handset). My question is, is there a way of re flashing the UK firmware over my current one?
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Download from www.sammoble.com you want btu then flash with odin
Just download the one that's on the phone just in case

Hi mo123456789
Just instal offical ROM from http://www.samfirmware.com/, as per reply from jaythenut, below is what I flashed on my Expansys sim free model i.e. spanish note 3 variant, then you get it to UK ROM and UK updates.
United Kingdom 2013 December 4.3 N9005XXUDMK2 N9005OXADMK2

Originally Posted by mo123456789
Hey guys
I live in the UK but I just bought my note 3 last week from Abu Dhabi whilst on holiday. The problem is when I try install some of the apps/games it says they are not available in my country (as it's not a UK handset). My question is, is there a way of re flashing the UK firmware over my current one?
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Download from www.sammoble.com you want btu then flash with odin
Just download the one that's on the phone just in case
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Thanks guys! Will hopefully flash tonight.
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[Q] Flashing Spain Vodafone 4.4.2 on N9005 MTN

Hi, hope some of you help me with this question!!
i got Samsung n9005 and my sim is MTN 2G , what will happen if i flash android 4.4.2 from Spain for Vodafone ??

Peyman92 said:
Hi, hope some of you help me with this question!!
i got Samsung n9005 and my sim is MTN 2G , what will happen if i flash android 4.4.2 from Spain for Vodafone ??
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Try it and see.

Well never thought of that , seriously!
Anybody with better information / experience ????
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Peyman92 said:
Well never thought of that , seriously!
Anybody with better information / experience ????
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Well if you actually ask a question rather than just saying "what will happen if i flash android 4.4.2 from Spain for Vodafone ??"
To put it straight, you'll have Vodafone's 4.4.2 firmware on your device. It's no different to any other Kitkat except carrier bloatware.

I meant as will it cause a problem as im not on Vodafone carrier!
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Potentially yes. Depends what they have baked into it,could just be Vodafone network, messed up CSC and security etc etc. But then again, probably not.
Word of advice though, seems like Carrier firmwares aren't flashing for people and they seem to work OTA only. The normal XEO Polish ROM works fine for everyone bar HK users.

Thank you, I got my answer.
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radicalisto said:
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Word of advice though, seems like Carrier firmwares aren't flashing for people and they seem to work OTA only. The normal XEO Polish ROM works fine for everyone bar HK users.
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Carrier firmware is also a lot trickier and might only contain the APNs for themselves and not all the carriers.
Also XEO is known to also have problems on Nordic EU N9005.

Yes I guess you are right @xclub_101 this polish version of kitkat cause me some strange problems and makes my phone restart suddenly when its on standby!!!!!
when I got my phone it was set on French , do you think I should download a firmware for France??
I mean as maybe firmwares for this country be compatible with my phone.
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You could try a French frimware and see.

[Q] how can i change KSA rom to UK ROM?

hi i have galaxy s5 with ksa rom ar something like that so i want to change it to UK ROM if its possible BY ODIN AR KIES 3 WITHOUT ROT

This'll create problems like - Bootloop.

Just flash UK rom with odin

horror_s said:
hi i have galaxy s5 with ksa rom ar something like that so i want to change it to UK ROM if its possible BY ODIN AR KIES 3 WITHOUT ROT
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Flash the latest UK rom, after it boots pull the battery and wait 20 seconds, then boot into recovery and do a data factory reset and wipe cache and reboot. You should not have a bootloop this way.

is there way to get uk rom download link by Samsung ar sam mobile?
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horror_s said:
is there way to get uk rom download link by Samsung ar sam mobile?
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I`ll PM you the link as posting these links here is not allowed.

gee2012 said:
I`ll PM you the link as posting these links here is not allowed.
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thx , this will not rot phone right? like i can get updates from Samsung?
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horror_s said:
thx , this will not rot phone right? like i can get updates from Samsung?
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No this will not root your phone and you will receive future BTU firmware updates mate

thx, what does BTU MEANS?
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horror_s said:
thx, what does BTU MEANS?
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British Telekom United i guess, its unbranded so not carrier firmware.

horror_s said:
thx, what does BTU MEANS?
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BTU, and also KSA, is just a CSC code and may have no meaning, it's just a memorizable code, like e.g. airport code or country code etc...
BTU is region code for UK, KSA is for Saudi Arabia... You can look up for CSC code using Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'CSC Lookup' tool.
You can also use 'Firmware Browser' tool in that app to find the BTU stock firmware, just open the menu > 'Firmware Browser', enter BTU in the CSC textbox and tap Go button.

Stock Firmware

Hi i have G950FD from United Emirates XSG wanna change stock firmware to United Kingdom BTU because i wanna use samsung pay in UK.I done everything with Odin3 with no problems no errors everything was sweet.But when phone is restart was still the same product code XSG any ideas why is this happen? Thank you!
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O.N.N said:
Hi i have G950FD from United Emirates XSG wanna change stock firmware to United Kingdom BTU because i wanna use samsung pay in UK.I done everything with Odin3 with no problems no errors everything was sweet.But when phone is restart was still the same product code XSG any ideas why is this happen? Thank you!
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Hi. I think its not possible anymore with the newer versions of sw. unless you change the sim card with an uk one. Tested and works
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what you mean change sim card.Just have to stick uk sim and will work?Because is samsung pay United Emirates.Don't let me to register my UK bank account.
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All work fine now,after insert my sim card.Thank you for the tip . [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji106]
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where did you get the btu firmware from?