Hi
Today an OTA was available on my rooted G900f.
System status is set to normal, so no problem downloading the update. I have custom recovery and of course knox 0x1.
If possible I want to update through mobile Odin and then point on the update file, but where is the file stored?
I've checked in the /cache but in there, there's only some empty folders.
I want to use the above method, because I don't know which firmware fike to download on sammobile for a Danish G900f and second, a don't want to erase all data on the phone, if possible of course
dannypdrsn said:
Hi
Today an OTA was available on my rooted G900f.
System status is set to normal, so no problem downloading the update. I have custom recovery and of course knox 0x1.
If possible I want to update through mobile Odin and then point on the update file, but where is the file stored?
I've checked in the /cache but in there, there's only some empty folders.
I want to use the above method, because I don't know which firmware fike to download on sammobile for a Danish G900f and second, a don't want to erase all data on the phone, if possible of course
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Its stored in the Cache afaik but you need root to access/see it.
I'm rooted and browsing with root Explorer, but nothing is in there?
Sent from my SM-G900F
dannypdrsn said:
I'm rooted and browsing with root Explorer, but nothing is in there?
Sent from my SM-G900F
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Best thing to do is to flash the whole rom with Mobile Odin Pro (enable root and other 2 options) and check wipe data and the cache.
Dont you guys have in Denmark have the NEE (Nordic) rom, look for it on Sammobile/firmwares
dannypdrsn said:
Hi
Today an OTA was available on my rooted G900f.
System status is set to normal, so no problem downloading the update. I have custom recovery and of course knox 0x1.
If possible I want to update through mobile Odin and then point on the update file, but where is the file stored?
I've checked in the /cache but in there, there's only some empty folders.
I want to use the above method, because I don't know which firmware fike to download on sammobile for a Danish G900f and second, a don't want to erase all data on the phone, if possible of course
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I did not extract files from my S5
but on my other phone S4 I have many OTA update files - extracted from cache
The pictures shows all I got in the cache. All folders are empty except the recovery
http://imgur.com/bFuPi9b
Sent from my SM-G900F
gee2012 said:
Best thing to do is to flash the whole rom with Mobile Odin Pro (enable root and other 2 options) and check wipe data and the cache.
Dont you guys have in Denmark have the NEE (Nordic) rom, look for it on Sammobile/firmwares
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Yes it's the nordic. Don't know I this helps but picture shows the "about phone"
http://imgur.com/Vlhei7J
Can any of you guys point to the latest nordic firmware on sammobile?
Sent from my SM-G900F
dannypdrsn said:
Yes it's the nordic. Don't know I this helps but picture shows the "about phone"
http://imgur.com/Vlhei7J
Can any of you guys point to the latest nordic firmware on sammobile?
Sent from my SM-G900F
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The latest NEE is the NE4 on Sammobile.com/firmwares, but you can also flash the BTU NG2 or Dutch unbranded NG9 roms with Odin 3.09, they contain the Danish language as well and will work fine.
Ok thanks ?
I will look into it when i'm home again
Sent from my SM-G900F
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Hello,
A few days ago i've updated my Galaxy S4 to android 4.3 from android 4.2.2, but Samsung Knoxx blocks Odin from downgrading back to 4.2.2 (using SamMobile rom). When I restore the factory defaults, my S4 directly starts up with android 4.3, so i think it's impossible to get back to android 4.2.2 without rooting.
So I was wondering if it's possible to root my device on android 4.3, get back to android 4.2.2 and unroot again so I can stay on android 4.2.2.
If anyone has other idea to get back at android 4.2.2, please let me know.
Thanks
Raoul
You can't downgrad to 4.2.2, because of the Bootloader, but you can flash 4.2.2 in CWM with zip ROM package, and use 4.3 modem correctly, or you can restore the ROM from your backup before 4.3.
but you can't use the 4.2.2 modem anymore. and if you want to use 4.2.2 modem, you must restore the efs which backuped before 4.3
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You can't downgrad to 4.2.2, because of the Bootloader, but you can flash 4.2.2 in CWM with zip ROM package, and use 4.3 modem correctly, or you can restore the ROM from your backup before 4.3.
but you can't use the 4.2.2 modem anymore. and if you want to use 4.2.2 modem, you must restore the efs which backuped before 4.3
[email protected] said:
You can't downgrad to 4.2.2, because of the Bootloader, but you can flash 4.2.2 in CWM with zip ROM package, and use 4.3 modem correctly, or you can restore the ROM from your backup before 4.3.
but you can't use the 4.2.2 modem anymore. and if you want to use 4.2.2 modem, you must restore the efs which backuped before 4.3
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Could you please explain me how to do this? Are there any risks doing this? I haven't backupped before 4.3.
Thanks
Raoul
Hey.
Try downloading Knox Disabler (Google it) it's an app which will disable knox.
Then try flashing the south Africa official firmware (make a backup of efs before!!) There was a thread regarding this. Apparently, its the only fw that allows downgrading.
However your boot loader still would show warranty bit 0x1.
I think 4.2.2 modems are available in this forum, so flash the one available for you country..
Edit - why do you want to go back to 4.2.2?
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app
yashvchauhan said:
Hey.
Try downloading Knox Disabler (Google it) it's an app which will disable knox.
Then try flashing the south Africa official firmware (make a backup of efs before!!) There was a thread regarding this. Apparently, its the only fw that allows downgrading.
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Okay, so i have to flash the south african official firmware first using odin and later the version of my own country, right?
yashvchauhan said:
I think 4.2.2 modems are available in this forum, so flash the one available for you country..
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What's the difference between modem and ROM/firmware?
yashvchauhan said:
why do you want to go back to 4.2.2?
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A few reasons:
1. Knox keeps showing those annoying alerts.
2. The batterytime is about a third from my batterytime at 4.2.2
3. I don't like the changes in the keyboard.
4. My camera does make the shutter sound again when taking a picture.
Thanks
Raoul
yashvchauhan said:
Hey.
Try downloading Knox Disabler (Google it) it's an app which will disable knox.
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I can't even disable knox.
when i open the app it says 'su binary not found in /bin or /xbin' and when I click 'Disable', it says the app has stopped working.
Raoul7 said:
Okay, so i have to flash the south african official firmware first using odin and later the version of my own country, right?
What's the difference between modem and ROM/firmware?
A few reasons:
1. Knox keeps showing those annoying alerts.
2. The batterytime is about a third from my batterytime at 4.2.2
3. I don't like the changes in the keyboard.
4. My camera does make the shutter sound again when taking a picture.
Thanks
Raoul
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1. You can disable Knox. Like I said, once you use the Knox Disabler App http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2482306 , you can disable it. You need to have root access though.
EDIT - I just read your post properly. Do you have root access? Did you update su's binary after gaining root access?
2. Battery with MJ9 (latest FW) is as good as 4.2.2
3. Download the google keyboard (or i'm pretty sure 4.2.2 samsung keyboard must be available as an apk.., look around)
4. idk yeah it does. I just realised it. Lol.
Just letting you know, lot of performance improvements in 4.3. Cam starts almost instantly as opposed to 4.2.2.. etc.
But if you still want to :
Disable KNox first!
Here is an excellent guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491499
Bear in mind, should anything go wrong, flash official 4.3 FW
*****MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR 4.3 EFS NOW*****
Also, your warranty bit will stay 1.
Note that it's only possible to downgrade with an I9500 not with and I9505.
If you want to go back to 4.2.2 with an I9505 you need to flash a custom rom. That's the only way. But, I am not sure if that will work because of the new bootloader. Just try it, if it doesn't work, you can always go back to 4.3.
Hello,
How to flash 4.2.2 in CWM and keep the 4.3 modem?
Thanks!
Did you use ODIN? What Image did you use?
Normally the new 4.3 Bootloader does not allow downgrades and bricks the phone at around 2%
TIP: Using CF-AUTO-ROOT fixed my boot screen issue, by allowing me to clear the data and factory reset the phone. (Recovery Mode)
[email protected] said:
You can't downgrad to 4.2.2, because of the Bootloader, but you can flash 4.2.2 in CWM with zip ROM package, and use 4.3 modem correctly, or you can restore the ROM from your backup before 4.3.
but you can't use the 4.2.2 modem anymore. and if you want to use 4.2.2 modem, you must restore the efs which backuped before 4.3
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adding to the misery of 4.3
yashvchauhan said:
1. You can disable Knox. Like I said, once you use the Knox Disabler App http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2482306 , you can disable it. You need to have root access though.
EDIT - I just read your post properly. Do you have root access? Did you update su's binary after gaining root access?
2. Battery with MJ9 (latest FW) is as good as 4.2.2
3. Download the google keyboard (or i'm pretty sure 4.2.2 samsung keyboard must be available as an apk.., look around)
4. idk yeah it does. I just realised it. Lol.
Just letting you know, lot of performance improvements in 4.3. Cam starts almost instantly as opposed to 4.2.2.. etc.
But if you still want to :
Disable KNox first!
Here is an excellent guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491499
Bear in mind, should anything go wrong, flash official 4.3 FW
*****MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR 4.3 EFS NOW*****
Also, your warranty bit will stay 1.
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Hey Yash, perhaps you would know of another issue related to the 4.3 update - my wife just had her S4 updated with the Rom, and since then, the Wifi is getting really problematic. no matter which WiFi the phone connects to, it will prompt a "Sign in Required", and will open the browser for no good reason. after a couple of minutes, it will disconnect from the internet, as it will require to sign in (to nowhere). Any ideas? the Internet doesn´t have an answer as far as I know.
gbarnoy said:
Hey Yash, perhaps you would know of another issue related to the 4.3 update - my wife just had her S4 updated with the Rom, and since then, the Wifi is getting really problematic. no matter which WiFi the phone connects to, it will prompt a "Sign in Required", and will open the browser for no good reason. after a couple of minutes, it will disconnect from the internet, as it will require to sign in (to nowhere). Any ideas? the Internet doesn´t have an answer as far as I know.
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Hmm, that is strange. Wifi works just fine with 4.3 for me. Try doing a factory reset (go to recovery->wipe data/factory reset). Does mobile network and data work fine (coz that would exclude any problems with the modem). Or you can try choosing the correct firmware of 4.3 for your region from sammobile.com and flash it using odin. Or just take it to a Samsung service centre (flash the official firmware in case you're rooted before that) and they should help you out.
downgrade modem
yashvchauhan said:
Hmm, that is strange. Wifi works just fine with 4.3 for me. Try doing a factory reset (go to recovery->wipe data/factory reset). Does mobile network and data work fine (coz that would exclude any problems with the modem). Or you can try choosing the correct firmware of 4.3 for your region from sammobile.com and flash it using odin. Or just take it to a Samsung service centre (flash the official firmware in case you're rooted before that) and they should help you out.
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I want to downgrade my modem so that i can use the SIM-UNLOCKING guide for my GT-I9505 i'm on 4.3 now. is it possible now?is there a way? i tried to search everywhere I found NOTHING..
peepooh said:
I want to downgrade my modem so that i can use the SIM-UNLOCKING guide for my GT-I9505 i'm on 4.3 now. is it possible now?is there a way? i tried to search everywhere I found NOTHING..
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Yes you can and you can find the modem you will need from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
Raoul7 said:
Could you please explain me how to do this? Are there any risks doing this? I haven't backupped before 4.3.
Thanks
Raoul
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U need to sideload 4.2 factory image .
Image link:https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Adb fastboot :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
1.download image file and adb fastboot
2.got to fastboot mode and attach ur device with usb cable to pc
3.open cmd and type "fastboot oem unlock"
4.then paste adb fastboot and image files in the same folder and extract the image file zip 2 times (there won't be any zip file in the folder so extrat everything u see )
5.then click flashall.exe
Mine was stuck on X screen after updating to 4.3 then i applied 4.2.2 image and its okay now.
sayek07 said:
U need to sideload 4.2 factory image .
Image link:https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Adb fastboot :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
1.download image file and adb fastboot
2.got to fastboot mode and attach ur device with usb cable to pc
3.open cmd and type "fastboot oem unlock"
4.then paste adb fastboot and image files in the same folder and extract the image file zip 2 times (there won't be any zip file in the folder so extrat everything u see )
5.then click flashall.exe
Mine was stuck on X screen after updating to 4.3 then i applied 4.2.2 image and its okay now.
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So with this method its possible to side load 4.2 image and be on a 4.2 rom? So in a way are you saying it overlooks the bootloader so it makes it possible to go back to older roms?
When i check the version in settings, model number is GT-i9500, but when im in dowloading mode says model sgh-i337
First i tried to install a recovery for i9500 but now my wifi is not working. Also, when the recovery installation fails, appears the message "system software not authorized by at&t
any possible to install recovery?
it is a fake s4?
After all my attempts to install custom roms now i can't do a factory reset.
I would like (if is possible) to install rom to recovery the wifi in my s4
Thanks
inmortable said:
When i check the version in settings, model number is GT-i9500, but when im in dowloading mode says model sgh-i337
First i tried to install a recovery for i9500 but now my wifi is not working. Also, when the recovery installation fails, appears the message "system software not authorized by at&t
any possible to install recovery?
it is a fake s4?
After all my attempts to install custom roms now i can't do a factory reset.
I would like (if is possible) to install rom to recovery the wifi in my s4
Thanks
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No, it isn't a fake. The person you bought it from changed it to make it look like Ala I9500, but it originally a SCH-I337. Just download original I337 firmware and you're good to go. You can't install recovery like TWO OR CWM, you need to install safestrap. Cheers
Sent from my Galaxy S4.
I would recommend you first try to Odin mdl firmware from sammobile.com. you may have an older device where twrp or cwm will work. Worst case is Odin fails.
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thebestiam said:
No, it isn't a fake. The person you bought it from changed it to make it look like Ala I9500, but it originally a SCH-I337. Just download original I337 firmware and you're good to go. You can't install recovery like TWO OR CWM, you need to install safestrap. Cheers
Sent from my Galaxy S4.
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can i install mdl firmware if the current android version is 4.4.2?
jd1639 said:
I would recommend you first try to Odin mdl firmware from sammobile.com. you may have an older device where twrp or cwm will work. Worst case is Odin fails.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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if odin doesn´t work with mdl firmware, do i need to try another firmware o just try to install the same mdl firmware but using safestrap?
Thanks guys
inmortable said:
can i install mdl firmware if the current android version is 4.4.2?
if odin doesn´t work with mdl firmware, do i need to try another firmware o just try to install the same mdl firmware but using safestrap?
Thanks guys
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If you're on 4.4.2 mdl is not going to work. Flash the nb1 firmware in Odin
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jd1639 said:
If you're on 4.4.2 mdl is not going to work. Flash the nb1 firmware in Odin
Sent from my Nexus 9 using XDA Free mobile app
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i did it and works great. But the wifi is still not working. I was reading and i found that my efs folder is empty. Fortunately, i copy the efs folder in the sd, also make a .zip, but now i cant copy to the empty efs folder, it show a message that i make changes in the phone and it will restart. do you have any idea how to restore the folder?
the message is "unauthorized actions have been detected. restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes"
Try flashing the nb1 kernel in odin
inmortable said:
i did it and works great. But the wifi is still not working. I was reading and i found that my efs folder is empty. Fortunately, i copy the efs folder in the sd, also make a .zip, but now i cant copy to the empty efs folder, it show a message that i make changes in the phone and it will restart. do you have any idea how to restore the folder?
the message is "unauthorized actions have been detected. restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes"
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I actually wanted to flash the leaked Lollipop for my new Note 3 but from what I can read it's not safe just yet... i'm not rooted and can't backup my PIT. Also I read a whole lot about wifi-bugs and so on.
But coming from S5 I really want a fresh look on my Note 3 so I thought I'd flash a custom ROM.
If I understand everything correct I have to do the following:
1: Flash custom recovery with ODIN
2: Flash custom ROM from recovery
I don't need to be rooted before I flash a custom recovery with ODIN, right?
I don't care about triggering Knox. I'll just flash the Stock Lollipop when it's available.
Have I got the procedure right?
Manneman32 said:
I actually wanted to flash the leaked Lollipop for my new Note 3 but from what I can read it's not safe just yet... i'm not rooted and can't backup my PIT. Also I read a whole lot about wifi-bugs and so on.
But coming from S5 I really want a fresh look on my Note 3 so I thought I'd flash a custom ROM.
If I understand everything correct I have to do the following:
1: Flash custom recovery with ODIN
2: Flash custom ROM from recovery
I don't need to be rooted before I flash a custom recovery with ODIN, right?
I don't care about triggering Knox. I'll just flash the Stock Lollipop when it's available.
Have I got the procedure right?
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Yes you are right.
Regarding to backing up the PIT file, it is not necessary to backup the PIT file from your device. You can get a PIT file from the similar device, i.e the device with the same model name and same CSC. You can use Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app to get your Model Name and CSC.
vndnguyen said:
Yes you are right.
Regarding to backing up the PIT file, it is not necessary to backup the PIT file from your device. You can get a PIT file from the similar device, i.e the device with the same model name and same CSC. You can use Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app to get your Model Name and CSC.
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Allright, thanx!
Where do I find a PIT that matches my model?
Manneman32 said:
Allright, thanx!
Where do I find a PIT that matches my model?
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First obtain your Model Name and CSC as I have said. Then search on Google, e.g. PIT file N9005 XME, where N9005 is Model Name, XME is CSC.
Ok! I think I´ll stick with 4.4.2 until the official Lollipop comes. Even if I succeed flashing Lollipop I don´t want to risk WiFi-problems and other bugs since I´m not rooted
May I ask where I can find Custom Recovery for Note 3 SM-N9005 32gb 4.4.2 XXUGNI4?
Best regards!
Manneman32 said:
Ok! I think I´ll stick with 4.4.2 until the official Lollipop comes. Even if I succeed flashing Lollipop I don´t want to risk WiFi-problems and other bugs since I´m not rooted
May I ask where I can find Custom Recovery for Note 3 SM-N9005 32gb 4.4.2 XXUGNI4?
Best regards!
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You can search for CWM or TWRP recovery...
To download correct recovery for your device, you will need Device Type and Product Name (e.g. hlte/hltexx or something like that). You can find it using the above mentioned Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app.
vndnguyen said:
You can search for CWM or TWRP recovery...
To download correct recovery for your device, you will need Device Type and Product Name (e.g. hlte/hltexx or something like that). You can find it using the above mentioned Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app.
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Well I have begun searching but I can´t really find anything...
Device Type: hlte
Product Name: htlexx
Edit: Is it this one? http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/202
Manneman32 said:
Well I have begun searching but I can´t really find anything...
Device Type: hlte
Product Name: htlexx
Edit: Is it this one? http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/202
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Here you go:
- TWRP Recovery: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/202
- CWM Recovery: https://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Sweet! I got it right!
So... ODIN to flash custom recovery and the just flash a pre-rooted ROM and I´m all set?
Thanx a million for the help! The "ThankYou-Button" has been clicked!
I must have done something wrong... Or am I missing something?
I used Odin 3.09 and started it as administrator. Everything connected fine and I selected the .tar-file (the correct one) and the procedure went ok, green across the board! The phone rebooted and still all OK. Shut of the phone and after 30 sec I booted to recovery but the stock one was still there...
Any ideas?
Edit: I found this... Do I dare to use it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56660810&postcount=31
Manneman32 said:
I must have done something wrong... Or am I missing something?
I used Odin 3.09 and started it as administrator. Everything connected fine and I selected the .tar-file (the correct one) and the procedure went ok, green across the board! The phone rebooted and still all OK. Shut of the phone and after 30 sec I booted to recovery but the stock one was still there...
Any ideas?
Edit: I found this... Do I dare to use it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56660810&postcount=31
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Sorry I have no idea as I'm currently on the stock recovery after upgrading to 4.4.2.
Try to google search for the solution...
I made it work. I flashed TWRP with ODIN again but I unticked AutoReboot. When the flash was done I pulled the battery and rebooted straight to recovery. Since I had the new ROM on my SD-card I could flash it straight away.
Problem solved!
Hi Guys
i have a question i want to flash my galaxy s7 edge with Odin i want to ask that there is some confusion between HOME-CSC and CSC simple
1-Can you please guide me which one i need to select to flash my phone?
2-What is Difference between the HOME-CSC and CSC?
3-What happened with both of them if i will flash with one of them ?
Guys ill wait for your reply ......hope so you will guide me in this matter
let's say you wanna update your phone without wiping the data u have on it. you use the home csc. If u have custom recovery and custom rom and you wanna go back to stock firmware you flash the csc file.
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ecg803 said:
let's say you wanna update your phone without wiping the data u have on it. you use the home csc. If u have custom recovery and custom rom and you wanna go back to stock firmware you flash the csc file.
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I am already on the Stock and with the stock recovery if i will select the CSC simple what will happen is there any DAMAGE to my phone???
the csc file will just wiped the whole phone of your data just like day u bought it.
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ecg803 said:
the csc file will just wiped the whole phone of your data just like day u bought it.
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Then CSC simple is good i want wipe all of the data thanks a LOT...........one more question if you have a answer about that i saw error in recovery
E: CANT MOUNT / DATA (invalid aurgument)
is there any soln about this issue what you said about this error.....but this error did nothing to my phone my phone is working normally
your answer is required
that is normal.
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There should be a guide on this...!
But what's the difference between CSC and HOME_CSC?
treysis said:
But what's the difference between CSC and HOME_CSC?
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Didn't he already answer that question?
Home_CSC: Flash the firmware without wiping the data (if you just want to update the ROM)
CSC: Flash the firmware along with a complete wipe including data (mostly used in cases like bricked phones or Go-Back-To-Stock situations)
I always backup data and do a clean install with CSC ! Its recommended.
When I wanted to swap the firmware from (V) Verizon to (U) Unlocked, I had to use CSC simple, the Home_CSC gave an error. So I assumed the existing data cannot be "saved" when firmware are of different types.
I have asked about this and I wasn't that lucky to get an answer, so I just tried it (trial and error).
However, I think the data wipe is just a side-effect, not the purpose of CSC. Changing the CSC will always wipe data, including any custom software from the previous carrier:
https://productioncommunity.publicm...ung-Phone-Info/m-p/53208/highlight/true#M6228
In my case the original Home_CSC, had only VZW (Verizon) code available. The new unlocked firmware brought in 15 different CSC codes that can be applied when a SIM from one of those providers is introduced in the phone. Phone INFO shows those codes.
@NaJeEb303 He did answer, but he didn't make it clear. Only after knowing the answer I can understand what he meant. So thanks to you for clarifying.
adnanandhoney said:
Hi Guys
i have a question i want to flash my galaxy s7 edge with Odin i want to ask that there is some confusion between HOME-CSC and CSC simple
1-Can you please guide me which one i need to select to flash my phone?
2-What is Difference between the HOME-CSC and CSC?
3-What happened with both of them if i will flash with one of them ?
Guys ill wait for your reply ......hope so you will guide me in this matter
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Brother when you are flashing firmware with same csc as your previous firmware then you can use Home_csc and if you are flashing different csc firmware then you have to use file which starts with csc. You will lose data when not using home_csc because it contains different partition information and flashing this will delete you previous partition resulting loss of data but a successful flashing if you are stuck with home_csc. Hope you got your answer.
where do i find the HOME_CSC file?
Hey all,
i just used Odin3-v3.13.1 to upgrade from:
G935FXXU2EREM - GALAXY S7 EDGE SM-G935F DBT GERMANY
to:
G935FXXU2ERG2 - GALAXY S7 EDGE SM-G935F DBT GERMANY
First i selected all AP, BL, CP and HOME_CSC and started flasching. At the very last step (think it was the csc part) it failed.
The Phone said i thould have to use SmartSwitch to get Recovery. So i just opened odin again and just selected AP, BL and CP no csc this time.
That worked. Phone booted, did a bit upgrading and optimizing and now iam on 01.July upgraded. All fine!
But now iam really confused about csc in general.. what is it doing? And is it safe to just leave any csc file empty in odin when doing an upgrade?
No idea? Maybe i should better start a new fred for that
how can i get home_csc for samsung note 3 n900? thanks
How to modify CSC to prevent wipe of my files?
Hello!
How to wipe android OS, but keep my files, like documents, pictures, audio and video in SAMSUNG SM-N9005 memory? 'Android system' package was disabled in 'packagedisabler pro', and now SM-N9005 sticks during booting with animated SAMSUNG logo. Flashing with HOME firmware does not recover because it does not enable 'Android system' package.
How to modify CSC to prevent wipe of my files?
or
How to modify HOME_CSC to wipe android OS but keep my files?
Thanks!
I was answered this on Reddit
I started a thread on Reddit about how to get OTA after stock ROM flash, and the guy said that if I used the CSC file in the CSC field in Odin, I should still get OTA, so I guess it just means you would get OTAs on it. I think it depends on other factors such as build number and others too though, so I would research first.
NaJeEb303 said:
Didn't he already answer that question?
Home_CSC: Flash the firmware without wiping the data (if you just want to update the ROM)
CSC: Flash the firmware along with a complete wipe including data (mostly used in cases like bricked phones or Go-Back-To-Stock situations)
I always backup data and do a clean install with CSC ! Its recommended.
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my tab s4 is factory unlocked. I'm currently using a tmobile sim. will flashing either of these remove the unlock? looking to flash android pie
i have done everything as said and my process has fail for s7 galaxy. how do revert back or redo?
Hi everyone. I am having battery drain issues after i installed the September security update. I want to reinstall the firmware on smart switch by connecting to PC.
The last time i tried it through emergency software recovery in fownload mode, I almost bricked my phone. Can i reinstall using device initialization option? Which one would be better?
Thanks in advance.
Chirag22ster said:
Hi everyone. I am having battery drain issues after i installed the September security update. I want to reinstall the firmware on smart switch by connecting to PC.
The last time i tried it through emergency software recovery in fownload mode, I almost bricked my phone. Can i reinstall using device initialization option? Which one would be better?
Thanks in advance.
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Why not using odin instead?
Geoz said:
Why not using odin instead?
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Thank you.
Tried it when i had bricked my phone. Want successful. Went through most of the tutoriala but didnt succeed. Would love to flash APC8 if I am able to use Odin.
Chirag22ster said:
Thank you.
Tried it when i had bricked my phone. Want successful. Went through most of the tutoriala but didnt succeed. Would love to flash APC8 if I am able to use Odin.
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When you brick your device it has nothing to do with Odin (use the latest version)
Make sure you install the right firmware for your device
Import the appropriate files to Odin exactly where they supposed to be
You'll have five files when unpacked downloaded package
Installing CSC will wipe your device, to avoid that you have to install HOME_CSC instead
You may also need to set a password for a secure startup as it may ask
Geoz said:
When you brick your device it has nothing to do with Odin (use the latest version)
Make sure you install the right firmware for your device
Import the appropriate files to Odin exactly where they supposed to be
You'll have five files when unpacked downloaded package
Installing CSC will wipe your device, to avoid that you have to install HOME_CSC instead
You may also need to set a password for a secure startup as it may ask
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Thanks again. My model no is 935 FD. APC8 is available for model 935F. Can i flash it for 935 FD model?
Chirag22ster said:
Thanks again. My model no is 935 FD. APC8 is available for model 935F. Can i flash it for 935 FD model?
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Yes I think but I have the F model so I never tried that, Do so search on Google
Geoz said:
When you brick your device it has nothing to do with Odin (use the latest version)
Make sure you install the right firmware for your device
Import the appropriate files to Odin exactly where they supposed to be
You'll have five files when unpacked downloaded package
Installing CSC will wipe your device, to avoid that you have to install HOME_CSC instead
You may also need to set a password for a secure startup as it may ask
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Hey again, @Geoz
I have two questions:
1. I can't get FOTA on my S7E, I think because the CSC file. Can I really flash the "HOME" one and not wipe data?
2. If I want to flash another Stock ROM, I must set secure startup? And if I forget, there is any solution?
LironImaN said:
Hey again, @Geoz
I have two questions:
1. I can't get FOTA on my S7E, I think because the CSC file. Can I really flash the "HOME" one and not wipe data?
2. If I want to flash another Stock ROM, I must set secure startup? And if I forget, there is any solution?
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If you want to flash different stock firmware other than your region, flash the three (BL, AP, CP ) and use your original HOME_CSC (you are aware that you have to start all over), installing your region stock firmware with HOME_CSC will not wipe your device.
If you forget password use (default_password) without the brackets but it's important to set it before and use it only if you forget
Geoz said:
If you want to flash different stock firmware other than your region, flash the three (BL, AP, CP ) and use your original HOME_CSC (you are aware that you have to start all over), installing your region stock firmware with HOME_CSC will not wipe your device.
If you forget password use (default_password) without the brackets but it's important to set it before and use it only if you forget
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But if I will flash other region FW and my own country CSC, I won't be able to get FOTA. As far as I know, The FW and the CSC has to match to get updates.
About password for secure startup, I mean, is it really necessary to set it before flashing new ROM? I must set it up?
LironImaN said:
But if I will flash other region FW and my own country CSC, I won't be able to get FOTA. As far as I know, The FW and the CSC has to match to get updates.
About password for secure startup, I mean, is it really necessary to set it before flashing new ROM? I must set it up?
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You don't have to do anything just a heads up
S7 edge stuck on blue screen and download mode
It allows me to start a download In odin but fails everytime. Can I send my phone somewhere to have firmware reinstalled? I tried to get passed FRP lock cause I got ripped off and my computer died during a power outage so now the phone won't boot firmware or let me intall. I've tried 5 different ones. HELP:crying: