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What does "could not locate csc data package?"

I have a Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900), which is absolutely genuine, but purchased from China, so it is therefore “Region Locked”. I have tried to get this ‘unlocked’ by various companies advertising on Ebay etc, but they are unable to do so. I Downloaded the “Region Lock Away” successfully, and then when I press “Region Unlock”, I am given the message: “Could not locate CSC data! You could try flashing a CSC package to correct this”. So my question obviously is, how do I do this, especially as I am somewhat nervous at anything more involved, (i.e. ‘Rooting’ etc). Any and all help will be appreciated.

The CSC package is inside file cache.img from one Rom.
Look the attach img from N900 (files from Rom to flash by Odin), there are two files cache.img + hidden.img.
Making a Mod csc.tar.md5 whit this two files from one Rom having Your CSC, we can flash it by Odin in csc and we have it installed.
This example attached have only the csc SER from Russia.

Thank you Valente for your reply, it is appreciated, but please could I ask how in simple steps I actually do this.......you are dealing with a 66 year old here!!
My kindest regards,
Bernard

Well, in Portugal the N900 is not sale only N9005 then I only give You some idea. But this isn't so simple.
First You must give me what is Your Rom working. On phone keyboard type *#1234# (may be return) and You have the AP, CP and CSC
Send me this. Then what Your CSC and Carrier/Operator to see from what Rom we must extract the cache.img.
Your N900 must have the 4.3 then the Knox also, it's true? If yes it have the Knox botloader and on Odin sometimes isn't possible to flash for example a csc_version OXX or OXA from UK over one for Chine like ZC, Knox bootloader not permit because region not compatible.
Send me that data to see what is possible. Alright?
PS: You have access root already?

ValenteL said:
Well, in Portugal the N900 is not sale only N9005 then I only give You some idea. But this isn't so simple.
First You must give me what is Your Rom working. On phone keyboard type *#1234# (may be return) and You have the AP, CP and CSC
Send me this. Then what Your CSC and Carrier/Operator to see from what Rom we must extract the cache.img.
Your N900 must have the 4.3 then the Knox also, it's true? If yes it have the Knox botloader and on Odin sometimes isn't possible to flash for example a csc_version OXX or OXA from UK over one for Chine like ZC, Knox bootloader not permit because region not compatible.
Send me that data to see what is possible. Alright?
PS: You have access root already?
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Thank you Valente....you are very kind, and I have to say, you English is very good. I will try to answer as best as I can.
The 3 references are:
AP: N9000ZCUBMI5
CP: N9000ZCUBMI3
CSC: N9000CHNBMI5
My SIM is with Orange (United Kingdom).
I am not sure what else you may need, but I have not "Rooted" the phone other than to download the "Region Lock Away" app.
Thank you again,
Bernard

Bernard Warner said:
Thank you Valente....you are very kind, and I have to say, you English is very good. I will try to answer as best as I can.
The 3 references are:
AP: N9000ZCUBMI5
CP: N9000ZCUBMI3
CSC: N9000CHNBMI5
My SIM is with Orange (United Kingdom).
I am not sure what else you may need, but I have not "Rooted" the phone other than to download the "Region Lock Away" app.
Thank you again,
Bernard
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This is not good. Your Model is a SM-N9000 and not a SM-N900. Is a Chinese Model unknown on Sammobile.
See on Settings / General / About Device... You must have Model number SM-N9000. True?
In this case You not have anything on Sammobile to this device.
See here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ write N9000 on white box on top right and You see N9000Q nothing for N9000
Anyway if You write there N900 You see many Rom's for many Countries but not for UK. There aren't UK CSC's for N900.
The Rom is a ZC, You can't flash anything from European XX Rom´s over it. And it have a single csc=CHN not have a Multi CSC (a CSC package). I unknown solve Your problem.
In this case I can't help You, is very difficult. Sorry.

Samsung S4 Mini i9195
ValenteL said:
The CSC package is inside file cache.img from one Rom.
Look the attach img from N900 (files from Rom to flash by Odin), there are two files cache.img + hidden.img.
Making a Mod csc.tar.md5 whit this two files from one Rom having Your CSC, we can flash it by Odin in csc and we have it installed.
This example attached have only the csc SER from Russia.
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Boa Noite Valente.
Can u give me some help?
i have a samsung galaxy s4 mini and i need to region unlock it.
When i use regionlock away it gives me the message that im missing a csc package!
Can you help me wit this matter?
Dont know if talking in english is a rule in this chat xD im portuguese too =)

[Q] Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500) Official Lollipop update on Indian Version, any bad ?

Hello there,
I have downloaded the official version of GT-i9500 Lollipop 5.0.1 ROM , Russia release , from Sammobile. Its a typical odin version single tar file. If I have install this on my Indian Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500) , by pointing the Odin (3.09) AP/PDA to the corresponding tar file alone , will it succeed ?
I have seen a couple of threads showing installation of russian version on other phones, but in that all, the zip file contains , 4 tar file for each section , pda, ser and so on. So I doubted if I proceed with only pointing the PDA and rest 3 section as blank on my Indian versino of S4, will there be any problem ? As I am using it as a daily driver, I dont want to experiment and see the result.
Please comment
Cheers,
KiK

KiranNokia said:
Hello there,
I have downloaded the official version of GT-i9500 Lollipop 5.0.1 ROM , Russia release , from Sammobile. Its a typical odin version single tar file. If I have install this on my Indian Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500) , by pointing the Odin (3.09) AP/PDA to the corresponding tar file alone , will it succeed ?
I have seen a couple of threads showing installation of russian version on other phones, but in that all, the zip file contains , 4 tar file for each section , pda, ser and so on. So I doubted if I proceed with only pointing the PDA and rest 3 section as blank on my Indian versino of S4, will there be any problem ? As I am using it as a daily driver, I dont want to experiment and see the result.
Please comment
Cheers,
KiK
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Hi mate ,
i would follow instructions as they are given in the official release....
Model: GT-I9500
Model name: GALAXY S4
Country: Russia
Version: Android 5.0.1
Changelist: 3943544
Build date: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:49:42 +0000
Product Code: SER
PDA: I9500XXUHOA7
CSC: I9500SERHOA7
MODEM: I9500XXUHOA7
Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
BACKUP before you do anything , EFS included

Hey ya... Alright, so you mean to say not to bother about the other 3 columns only to fill with AP/PDA with the downloaded tar file, So have you tried this before ? I know it works for same country ROMs , but not sure about a different country, so wanted the confirmation. If someone tried and found it working then I will go for it.
Cheers,
KiK

Alright, Good to go with Lollipop Russia 5.0.1
Hey Folks, I tried myself upgrading my GS4 with the official lollipop 5.0.1 Russia release on my India Phone, and it works fine. Just need to download the tar file from sammobile and point that in AP/PDA section of Odin 3.09, and start it off, Done ! It feel refreshing the new look and performance after the upgrade
Cheers,
KiK

Confused need a PIT file

Hey guys
I'm confused - I need a pit file so I can flash my unbranded uk 32gb note 3 with the Vodafone uk lollipop rom - can anyone link me to the correct file please? Ive seen a couple of pit files but there's no explanation as to which rom they are for?
Cheers
Andy

andrewglass3 said:
Hey guys
I'm confused - I need a pit file so I can flash my unbranded uk 32gb note 3 with the Vodafone uk lollipop rom - can anyone link me to the correct file please? Ive seen a couple of pit files but there's no explanation as to which rom they are for?
Cheers
Andy
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Pit files are for base firmware and phone. You need a Lollipop PIT (I presume) for the N9005. And the best .pit is your own .pit which you can pull with adb.
And remember that .pit rhymes with s**t because USE PIT ONLY IN CASE S**T.
If you're on Lollipop already, you don't need a .pit and repartitioning, just Odin the Vodafone firmware.

So are you saying flash the unbranded polish rom first for lollipop as I'm currently on kit kat then flash the Vodafone lollipop after that? That doesn't make sense? I thought unbranded and branded devices had different partition sizes or am.i confused? Cheers Andy

You should probably have quoted your original post. It would've made things much clearer.
He's getting a size error in ODIN on flashing the branded ROM.
From what I've seen over the course of several updates where people had the same issue, that requires a pit file.
Some branded versions have a size difference, particularly between countries. UK Vodafone and BTU can usually be used interchangeably, because they're developed by the same local Samsung team. But trying a branded rom over a foreign unbranded ROM occasionally results in a filesize error when it concerns new Android versions.
The Note 3 had the same issue with DBT 4.4 over XEO. (which, interestingly, are both unbranded.)
Sent From My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 Using Tapatalk

So do you think I could go from kit kat uk btu to lollipop Vodafone? Or will a pit file be required - if I can find one?

SM-G900f ASIAN FIRMWARE with 4 parts File

Guys can you give me link on GALAXY S5 (SM-G900F) ASIAN FIRMWARE WITH 4 PART FILES ...
BL_
AP_
MODEM_
CSC_
PLEASE GIVE ME LINKS. ( NOT THE SINGLE FILE FIRMWARE BUT 4 PART FILE SHOWN ABOVE)
THANKS IN ADVANCE XDA COMMUNITY

Hey You Repair Your Phone By Flashing A 4 files Firmware For Phone
This Is The Link For Latest 6.0 4 Files Firmware For You: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762636001437
You Simply Should Download Odin 3.09 Will Work
And Open The App The Put The PDA File You Extracted From The Firmware In PDA Section In Odin
and Put CSC In CSC Section
Put Phone In Modem
Put Bootloader Or BL in Bootloader Section In Odin
And FLASH!!
Hit Thanks Button If I Helped You.

Firmware Full, PIT Files Galaxy S6/S6 Edge | Latest - 12/29/2015

Rom full, PIT files for Galaxy S6/S6 Edge
G920F: G920FXXU3COI9/BTU (UK)
G925F: G925FXXU3COI9/BTU (UK)
G920S: G920SKSU3COK5
G920L: G920LKLU3COK2
G920K: G920KKKU3COK2
G925S: G925SKSU3COK5
G925L: G925LKLU3COK2
G925K: G925KKKU3COK2
Download: http://dl.samfirm.net/post/136141663257

Manh_IT said:
Rom full, PIT files for Galaxy S6/S6 Edge
G920F: G920FXXU3COI9/BTU (UK)
G925F: G925FXXU3COI9/BTU (UK)
G920S: G920SKSU3COK5
G920L: G920LKLU3COK2
G920K: G920KKKU3COK2
G925S: G925SKSU3COK5
G925L: G925LKLU3COK2
G925K: G925KKKU3COK2
Download: http://dl.samfirm.net/post/136141663257
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hey my friend. g920i pit file share ?

furkanndk said:
hey my friend. g920i pit file share ?
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Download HERE

Hi, i need pit file for g920i varient for android version 7.0. I tried available pit files and after that i lost my csc. Phone is giving errors. Please someone provide nougat pit file.

Original PIT file used in my phone Galaxy S6 G920F
Dear all! How i can check which of PIT file originally used in my phone Galaxy S6 G920F. Where i can find original PIT file with a separate 4 file service firmware (Android 7.0) for my device? I would not want to get "Brick" phone I hope for your help! Thank You!