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I have attempted to install a different region firmware on to my SM-N9005 phone. now my phone does not boot up and and says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in kies.
the problem is, kies doesnt seem to detect my phone. All it says on the left is please connect device. I have installed drivers too.
any help pls?

Try to go to download mode and flash another firmware.
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problem is i dont know which country this phone orignally came fromi think hong kong maybe any way of finding out?

jeezy85 said:
problem is i dont know which country this phone orignally came fromi think hong kong maybe any way of finding out?
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If it's 16gb then it's from Hong Kong

You can't flash firmware from other regions onto the Note 3. Odin will fail at the last gasp.
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jeezy85 said:
problem is i dont know which country this phone orignally came fromi think hong kong maybe any way of finding out?
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Use Kies and then select Tools> Firmware upgrade and initialization. It will ask you for the model and serial number then it will download the original ROM.

Only way I could fix this exact issue was by flashing original firmware from samfirmware guess your just gonna have to try loads till you get it.
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i think the way out might be to find out what region its from, and flash some rom via ODIN. maybe u can use the serial number to find out or something?
I had screwed up my phone last week and it wouldnt boot. But my case was simpler - i knew exactly what i had done. I simply flashed TWRP recovery via ODIN, used it to mount /system and then undid my change.
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also if you take out the battery, you should see the model number

thanks for the replies guys
i think its the hong kong version TGY
still havnt got it working ive tried restoring through kies but i get a error saying fused 2 binary 1
any solutions?

jeezy85 said:
thanks for the replies guys
i think its the hong kong version TGY
still havnt got it working ive tried restoring through kies but i get a error saying fused 2 binary 1
any solutions?
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I would recommend going to the Samsung Firmware page and downloading the appropriate firmware for your device:
http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/list_1_1.html
After loading this firmware through KIES, you still encounter issues, I would recommend rooting and installing the factory ROM or a compatible one which should resolve the issue.
Hope this helps!

[Q] Help Cant flash any Rom Recovery loop N9005

hi every one
i have upgrade to 4.4.2 recently
few hours ago i did wipe data from recovery BUT the device has stopped wiping idk how its not responding i I took out the battery
next i have flashed a ZTO rom 4.4.2 after it gave me Pass in odin it goes to recovery and gives me a red Exclamation mark and rebooting
And so on looping recovery
i have tryed :
1- flash rom again
2- install cwm
3- flash different rom
and no soulotin any help ???

XQ55.amr said:
hi every one
i have upgrade to 4.4.2 recently
few hours ago i did wipe data from recovery BUT the device has stopped wiping idk how its not responding i I took out the battery
next i have flashed a ZTO rom 4.4.2 after it gave me Pass in odin it goes to recovery and gives me a red Exclamation mark and rebooting
And so on looping recovery
i have tryed :
1- flash rom again
2- install cwm
3- flash different rom
and no soulotin any help ???
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Is this ZTO rom for N9005?

hey_joe said:
Is this ZTO rom for N9005?
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the zto region rom
N9005VJUENB4 firmware version for Galaxy Note 3 (Snapdragon) (SM-N9005) from region ZTO!
Firmware Version Info
(PDA: N9005VJUENB4 CSC: N9005ZTOENB5 MODEM: N9005VJUENB1 CHANGELIST: 638180 BUILD DATE: 14.02.2014)

XQ55.amr said:
the zto region rom
N9005VJUENB4 firmware version for Galaxy Note 3 (Snapdragon) (SM-N9005) from region ZTO!
Firmware Version Info
(PDA: N9005VJUENB4 CSC: N9005ZTOENB5 MODEM: N9005VJUENB1 CHANGELIST: 638180 BUILD DATE: 14.02.2014)
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Flash it again but this time use this pit file with it.

hey_joe said:
Flash it again but this time use this pit file with it.
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can you give me the pit file ?

XQ55.amr said:
can you give me the pit file ?
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I purposely deleted the pit file because it was meant for the Germany NB4 release. But if you want to try it, get it here.

hey_joe said:
I purposely deleted the pit file because it was meant for the Germany NB4 release. But if you want to try it, get it here.
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is it safe to flash >?? i have brick my s3 with that file called PIT

XQ55.amr said:
is it safe to flash >?? i have brick my s3 with that file called PIT
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That's the reason I edited out the link because I'm not sure if it will brick your phone as it's from a different region.
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hey_joe said:
That's the reason I edited out the link because I'm not sure if it will brick your phone as it's from a different region.
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Is the ZTO NB4 the one meant for your phone/carrier or it was bought from overseas/different region?

hey_joe said:
That's the reason I edited out the link because I'm not sure if it will brick your phone as it's from a different region.
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Is the ZTO NB4 the one meant for your phone/carrier or it was bought from overseas/different region?
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i live in KSA we still didnt get the kitkat

XQ55.amr said:
i live in KSA we still didnt get the kitkat
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The pit might work, check this.

hey_joe said:
The pit might work, check this.
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ٌٌٌReally iam scared
any Other Solution's ???

XQ55.amr said:
ٌٌٌReally iam scared
any Other Solution's ???
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You can try flashing it again using a different version of odin ( check link I gave you ), can also try ticking repartition.
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please help !

hey guys
my n9005 KSA version running on 4.3 tried to manually update to kitkat then (firmware encountered an issue )
i took it to a non official repair center and the situation now is
boot-loader version :N9005XXUENA7
baseband :N9005DTMENA2
pda :N9005XXUENA2
but i have no csc code and now my samsung keyboard and action memo not working
i want to flash ksa 4.4 rom released 10 days ago but i am afraid of soft bricking my phone again sorry am not pro can someone help please
thanks

I have same like that before. Csc is missing when I check with *#1234#
I just reflash the firmware and it is there.
But u can just flash csc shld be no problem.
If u want to upgrade to latest firmware just get it from samfirmware.com nd flash through odin pc.
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.

i downloaded ksa 4.4 stock firmware but its just one file tar. with no csc?

and now am already on 4.4 leaked version i guess with no csc i posted my current 4.4 rom code on the last post so any help to convert to ksa 4.4 without bricking?

kareem300 said:
and now am already on 4.4 leaked version i guess with no csc i posted my current 4.4 rom code on the last post so any help to convert to ksa 4.4 without bricking?
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Just flash it with odin. Yap there is only one file.
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kareem300 said:
i downloaded ksa 4.4 stock firmware but its just one file tar. with no csc?
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you can just try to reflash the firmware again.
Note 3 is still confusing me in a way. Certain way is working for some ppl, but not to others.
you have to bear in mind, flashing stock official rom from odin, won't brick your phone.
If possible, once ROM is completed (flashing is done), try to go into recovery (stock recovery which come with the official firmware), and do a full wipe/factory reset and wipe cache.
This full wipe seems to be the best way to avoid any error/problem.

So can you post your download mode snapshot to verify both applied CSC and knox warranty
for my seek
I've been told that flashing another Region firmware or changing CSC Could Trigger Knox Warranty please verify That By screenshot mention your old ROM Build Number Thank you
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msasm09 said:
So can you post your download mode snapshot to verify both applied CSC and knox warranty
for my seek
I've been told that flashing another Region firmware or changing CSC Could Trigger Knox Warranty please verify That By screenshot mention your old ROM Build Number Thank you
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i have no csc code on *#1234# thats only ap:n9005xxuena7
cp:n9005xxuena2
with no csc but at kies or phone info apk theres no csc code but original csc is KSA

Ok So please Post Download Made Screenshot
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I think It well show Which csc applied
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Unable to flash any rom

Hello guys,
After changing my phone's mainboard (gt-i9505) because of the signal issues, I cannot flash any roms on the 2nd mainboard. Well, the only one that worked,was a 4.3 google edition version, but because of the battery drain, I tried to flash a differnt rom. I tried sever official versions 4.3, 4.4.2. 5.0.1, but stucks at "installing applications" screen. Tried to flash Albe95 S6 FULL PORT 4.7, installation completes, but when I try to set the phone for the first time, the touch does not work. Tried also to flash pit file along with a stock firmaware, no success.
Could you please advise how to solve this?
Devices is rooted and I flashed Philz recovery 5.
Thanks!

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Are you sure the new board is from a GT-I9505?

hi
i have same problem but is different
my phone is i9505 ( China Refresh ) and my old rom is 4.4.2 i wnated update to 5.0.1 but During update process ( with odin and another app ) @download mode phone said Start Error .....
plz hlp me
tnq
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i cant send my photo to see error ....
how can i send photo ?

Buick Skylark said:
hi
i have same problem but is different
my phone is i9505 ( China Refresh ) and my old rom is 4.4.2 i wnated update to 5.0.1 but During update process ( with odin and another app ) @download mode phone said Start Error .....
plz hlp me
tnq
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i cant send my photo to see error ....
how can i send photo ?
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That's not an I9505, because I9505 isn't available in Mainland China. Could you install CPU-Z and give me info from there (also, Download Mode).
Sent from my GT-I9500

krasCGQ said:
That's not an I9505, because I9505 isn't available in Mainland China. Could you install CPU-Z and give me info from there (also, Download Mode).
Sent from my GT-I9500
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first i must say my phone cant start so i cant use cpu-z for info my phone just can power on @ downloading mode ( odin mode )
second i dont know that's available or unavailable in china but i know my phone have chinese words at mainboard .
i have many photos how can i send photo ?!
can u give me ur phone number for sending photo with telegram ?!

Buick Skylark said:
first i must say my phone cant start so i cant use cpu-z for info my phone just can power on @ downloading mode ( odin mode )
second i dont know that's available or unavailable in china but i know my phone have chinese words at mainboard .
i have many photos how can i send photo ?!
can u give me ur phone number for sending photo with telegram ?!
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Nah, write everything on Download Mode here.
About posting photos, you could use third party service like http://postimage.org or http://photobucket.com and copy it here.
Sent from my GT-I9500

krasCGQ said:
Nah, write everything on Download Mode here.
About posting photos, you could use third party service like ....
Sent from my GT-I9500
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about posting photos, icant insert link here ! so for this reason i quested form u to how ....

Buick Skylark said:
about posting photos, icant insert link here ! so for this reason i quested form u to how ....
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Remove HTTP code so it become postimage.org or even censoring it like postimage org/blabla
Sent from my GT-I9500

s27.postimg.org/x4r5ckz0j/photo_2015_12_24_15_34_04.jpg
s1.postimg.org/cfxgn4z1b/photo_2015_12_25_14_12_38.jpg
s15.postimg.org/oyz4vdg3f/Untitled.jpg

Buick Skylark said:
s27.postimg.org/x4r5ckz0j/photo_2015_12_24_15_34_04.jpg
s1.postimg.org/cfxgn4z1b/photo_2015_12_25_14_12_38.jpg
s15.postimg.org/oyz4vdg3f/Untitled.jpg
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Thanks! That's probably a HK phone. Could you try with HK firmware?
Sent from my GT-I9500

krasCGQ said:
Thanks! That's probably a HK phone. Could you try with HK firmware?
Sent from my GT-I9500
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ha !!! can u give me HK firmware download link ?
and whats mean HK ?!
tnq

up

Stock firmware for gt-i9505 is here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9505/

audit13 said:
Stock firmware for gt-i9505 is here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9505/
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i know this but all firmware's that i have already downloaded was from this site
but not worked

Buick Skylark said:
i know this but all firmware's that i have already downloaded was from this site
but not worked
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Odin stops after trying to flash aboot.mbn because you are trying to flash a ROM that contains a bootloader that is older than the bootloader on the phone or the bootloader in the ROM is not compatible with the phone.

audit13 said:
Odin stops after trying to flash aboot.mbn because you are trying to flash a ROM that contains a bootloader that is older than the bootloader on the phone or the bootloader in the ROM is not compatible with the phone.
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phone rom is 4.4.2 but rom file is 5.0.1 so bootloader not only older than phone but also newer

It looks like Odin is stopping the installation due to a bootloader conflict.

i dont known what do i do
None of those doesn't worked

Flash stock ROM on SAMSUNG Galaxy S20+ 5G Exynos G986B/DSM

Hello everyone,
I'm new here, so please bear with me, and I'm sorry in case this thread is duplicated, but I searched everywhere and I could not find anything about what i'm going to write here.
I got a new galaxy S20+ 5G Exynos phone on 18-May-2020, since then I tried every single online tutorial or thread to flash a stock ROM on my phone, and nothing worked, the flash show pass on odin but it just did factory reset to my phone, that's it.
I used Odin 3.14.1 and Odin3_v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD
I enabled developer options, OEM unlocking and USB debugging
I downloaded the stock firmware from sammobile website.
Now, I understand that my phone CSC code is XSG , and I'm trying to flash the phone with a firmware CSC code is DBT , but i used to do this a lot before.
So, What is the issue exactly?, What I'm doing wrong?, What I did or thought wrong?
The help and guidance are really highly appreciated.
Thank You
Regards

Did you flash the csc file as well when you flashed the rom?
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Sure
vash_h said:
Did you flash the csc file as well when you flashed the rom?
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Hello,
Sure thing I did, as I mentioned before, it is not my first time, i used to flash my old phones before, I populated odin with BL,AP, CP, and CSC.
Thank You

ahmed.elsersi said:
Hello,
Sure thing I did, as I mentioned before, it is not my first time, i used to flash my old phones before, I populated odin with BL,AP, CP, and CSC.
Thank You
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hi. did you flash CSC or Home_CSC?

vash_h said:
hi. did you flash CSC or Home_CSC?
Hi,
Because I regularly taking backup for my phone, cloud and on SD, So I did use CSC, I did not use Home_CSC
Thank You
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/howto-root-s20-series-upgrade-firmware-t4079353 I have the same phone and this thread on xda helped me.

Hello,
Thank You for the link you have sent.
But i'm not trying to ROOT my phone, or flash it with a custom ROM or modified images, my phone CSC code is XSG and I'm trying to flash it with an official firmware from sammobile website and its CSC code is DBT.
What should I do?, or What I'm doing wrong?
Thank You

ahmed.elsersi said:
Hello,
Thank You for the link you have sent.
But i'm not trying to ROOT my phone, or flash it with a custom ROM or modified images, my phone CSC code is XSG and I'm trying to flash it with an official firmware from sammobile website and its CSC code is DBT.
What should I do?, or What I'm doing wrong?
Thank You
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I think you could use OXM I'm in the UK also and that's what I use. Hope this helps. If as a whole load of regions in there I use BTU

Normusmaxamus said:
I think you could use OXM I'm in the UK also and that's what I use. Hope this helps. If as a whole load of regions in there I use BTU
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Could you please explain what do you mean using OXM?, What is OXM?
Note:
XSG --> United Arab of Emirates.
DBT --> Germany

ahmed.elsersi said:
Could you please explain what do you mean using OXM?, What is OXM?
Note:
XSG --> United Arab of Emirates.
DBT --> Germany
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OXM is a new csc I think it started on the s9 variant its full of various cscs I think if I'm correct OXM has all XSG,DBT,BTU plus more inside. Google OXM see what it says.

Normusmaxamus said:
OXM is a new csc I think it started on the s9 variant its full of various cscs I think if I'm correct OXM has all XSG,DBT,BTU plus more inside. Google OXM see what it says.
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Thank you, I appreciate your time, but it is not helpful, it is not what I'm looking for.

ahmed.elsersi said:
Thank you, I appreciate your time, but it is not helpful, it is not what I'm looking for.
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Both dbt and xsg is under omc.
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...0&share_fid=3793&share_type=t&link_source=app
Here's a guide to extract the required csc file and how to put it in your phone and get it to work.
There is also other ways to do it. In fact there is many many many ways of you bothered to search for it using a simple search engine. The method is the same for samsung s8 onwards. There is also countless YouTube videos.
There is even an app that can do it on Google play store that doesn't require root if you bothered to search.
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Ok im feeling generous.
Here's some methods.
https://youtu.be/iXkLV_0MKIM
https://youtu.be/VgbA_uqK6Tw
https://youtu.be/Jo28cj8KNYc
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vash_h said:
Both dbt and xsg is under omc.
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...0&share_fid=3793&share_type=t&link_source=app
Here's a guide to extract the required csc file and how to put it in your phone and get it to work.
There is also other ways to do it. In fact there is many many many ways of you bothered to search for it using a simple search engine. The method is the same for samsung s8 onwards. There is also countless YouTube videos.
There is even an app that can do it on Google play store that doesn't require root if you bothered to search.
Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk
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Ok im feeling generous.
Here's some methods.
https://youtu.be/iXkLV_0MKIM
https://youtu.be/VgbA_uqK6Tw
https://youtu.be/Jo28cj8KNYc
Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk
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Hello,
First of all, You need to chill out a little man, I'm a Linux Systems Engineer, So I understand and I appreciate everything that everyone is doing in here, and I did not mean to bother anyone or to disrespect anyone.
I did pass across all of these links, and none of them worked with me, also my phone is SM-G986B/DS NOT SM-985F , plus, most of these links are outdated, my phone HW version is March-2020, and these links since 2018.
Sometimes it is OK to say I do not know, because it seems that there is something different in my phone which i do not know what is it.
Thank you
I really appreciate your time trying to help me.

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Hello,
I believe this thread can be closed now.
Special Big FAT THANK YOU to @yakapa40
Please check this thread, The solution is not for free, using Chimera tool
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82678639&postcount=250
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82597865&postcount=232

ahmed.elsersi said:
Hello,
I believe this thread can be closed now.
Special Big FAT THANK YOU to @yakapa40
Please check this thread, The solution is not for free, using Chimera tool
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82678639&postcount=250
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82597865&postcount=232
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Have you done it? How mutch you pay? Thanks

Yes I did, they have 3 types of license, the first one and the cheapest is for Samsung phones, it costs €70

hi can anyone please help me with the name of that software to download firmware, i cant find it anymore.
thanks

alleshi said:
hi can anyone please help me with the name of that software to download firmware, i cant find it anymore.
thanks
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Hello,
This Where I get the firmware --> www.sammobile.com
This is where I got the software to do or change advanced settings on my phone, also has the ability to flash the phone too. --> https://chimeratool.com

Hi @ahmed.elsersi
Did you by any chance try adapting the process on this thread for the S9+? I'm in a similar situation, need to change an XSG phone to TEL or XSA, and considering giving this a try.
Cheers..

Don't waste your money on chimeratool. Use sam key to change the csc, minimum you can buy is 3 credits which i think is about $5 Aud. But it only takes 1credit for a csc change. You can keep the reset of the credit for the future use, if you want to go back to your old Csc.
I changed my TEL ( Telstra Australia)csc which is the slowest carrier to get an update to DBT (one of the first to get an update) and also now my s20ultra has 2 sims and 1 esim option. Happy Happy!