Am i right in saying this is the Chinese equivalent for the samsung s5 duos available here in the UK.
I have the SM-G9006W, i would really like to use it in the UK without all of the Chinese telecom crap that's on it. As this even been done before? can anyone tell me where the heck to start?
i was assuming there was a way to flash the Duos rom/recovery onto the G9006W, is that even possible?
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Cap
Hi Cappilio,
I have the SM-G9008W, that one also had a lot of Chinese telecom stuff on it when I bought it, but I could uninstall all of it through the normal apps menu. That said I was thinking about if it was possible to flash the SM-G900FD firmware on it myself, as there isn't any Google related programs on the SM-G9008W, and I am missing the Play store a bit. I haven't been able for find a definite answer if it's possible to use that firmware on ours, and I am a bit scared of bricking it.
I think my next step is going to be rooting it to install the Google related programs instead.
//Jaco
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thanks
i have searched, im possibly searching for the wrong thin g can you please provide a link perhaps?
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ok
I have searched for the following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=install google play chinese
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=remove chinia unicomm
all of which give me results but nothing specific to this model, or even a resolution for the models mentioned.
so again any help? please?
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Hi!i just made quite a deal with a galaxy tab here in Portugal. Its from the TMN operator and guess what, its filled with crappy apps that i cant remove. So i was wondering what would be the best option here regarding samsung "official" firmwares....I also havent flashed anything yet so i dont really know what all programs are necessary, but ive seen references to a ODIN app. and pit files. So i was wondering if i could get some help from the community. Also the tab suffers from sluggish web browsing and the notifications bar is also sluggish when calling up and down.
regards,
You actually don't need to install a custom firmware; All you have to do is root it (search z4root) and then use a file explorer or adb to remove the apps from the /system/app folder. Backup everything you intend to remove, because you may accidently remove something vital.
Hey thanks for answering.What about updating from samsung kies, is it still possible to update being a branded device...
Maxrunner said:
Hey thanks for answering.What about updating from samsung kies, is it still possible to update being a branded device...
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yes all of the tabs have updates exept the XEU ones (mine)
Hi guys, was just about to start a similar thread, I bought a tab online from bestbuy expecting delivery on Wednesday, just wanted to know what I ll do when the tab comes.
I have already got my case and screen protector ready.
Number 1 I believe will be root, what apps are recommended to keep and remove etc, I believe there are no custom roms for now...
Also is there Google market available for the tab?
Thanks in advance.
Hey all!
So I finally rid myself of my Apple devices since their support bricked my iPad and refuses to fix it! I got myself a sweet Galaxy Note 3 and love it so far! My issue is that I'm currently living in China for work and my phone is the Chinese Version: SM-N9006 running Android 4.3 with build: J2215J.N9006ZCUDMK2. The AP/CP is N9006ZCUDMK2. I managed to get into the English Samsung app store via VPN and removing the sim card, however, I still cannot get any Google apps since I don't have Google Play installed.
The phone was purchased about a week ago and should be the most recent phone and software version.
Yes, I'm prolly by far the biggest noob in this forum and I'm pooping my pants to brick it somehow XD but well, there's a beginning for everything... I've been on Apple for very long and a bit overwhelmed with the Android platform. So far I've read a couple of sites, forums, discussions, etc. on the benefits of rooting the phone. I found a pretty good explanation on this site by michael1982t:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2495375&page=4
So I have a few questions and would greatly appreciate if someone would take the time and get back at me.
The instructions were writting in October 2013. How relevant are they? Are there any new versions or methods on how to root the Note 3?
Would you guys suggest that this is the way to do it?
In many forums I read about rooting the China Version Note 3 SM-N9006... however, it states that it is the N9006ZCUDMI2 or MI3 version... I have the -MK2 version. Is that a big deal? Will that cause me some kind of software conflict? I have no idea what this number stands for
I'm a bit worried about KNOX and not being able to get into the phone again. I have the activation service turned off and don't really care about the 1 year China-only warranty.
Once the phone is rooted, I then can install the US Platform on it that has all English Apps, Google Store, etc? So from what I understand I would format the phone and play the US platform on it? Or would I just tweak the apps, remove the unwanted Samsung bloatware and Chinese Apps? Would I need the official Android platform or are there any "better" platforms to use? I read something about flashed/roms or gingerbread OS that give much more flexibility and control as to using the phone and getting the most out of it.
I'm running Windows 7. Is Windows XP essential since it is described in the post? I wouldn't think so but I better ask.
From what I read, the only software I need to download to my pc are:
ODIN, CWM recovery and CF-AutoRoot - is that all? Or would someone recommend anything else.
Do I need Samsung Kies at all?
I hope perhaps someone has had the same phone and questions and got an answer or somehow figured it out. I greatly appreciate any help!
Cheers!!
HERE
Hi
I was wondering if anyone can help with a small problem? I have a S5 the model number is SM-G900S_V01
I understand this is the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900S (Korea version) I wanted to root it and apply another ROM as there are some aspects of the ROM that fall short of the European version.
I have a couple of questions really, and would be most thankful if someone could answer them for me.
When I try to root the device by holding the Volume Down, Power and Home Buttons the the screen as seen below, lots of writing I can't understand, I am guessing it's Korean!
Try as I might I cannot get Odin to see the phone, the only other way I can change this screen is to hold the Volume Up, Power and Home buttons, then I get the other screen, I think this is the recovery screen and not something I need. So my questions are as follows:
1 Can I install the European version of the OS even though it's region is set to Korea?
2 Can anyone tell me how to get into the download screen so I can get Odin to work?
Thanks in advance for any help you maybe able to give me.
Yeah!
I have the same problem.
So...
is there some solution for this problem?
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is there some solution for this problem?
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SO many knowledgeable people on here and no one can answer this question. I have searched google and all xda still nothing. Surely someone must know if we can install the SM-G900F uk stock firmware on the SM-G900S korean version
Yea....
I have the SAME phone. i need to kno how to update it so i can root it and move the hell on from this stock factory crap...
Maybe you all already know, but there is CF-Auto-Root for the SM-G900S.
And TowelRoot may also work for this device ... if its firmware is not too new. (Samsung patchd its latest firmware versions so that the exploit which TowelRoot uses for rooting.)
Sorry if the info comes too late ...
I'm in the same ship , i have the same phone . BTW is any way to go in service mode to this phone ?about the towelroot , is not working for the phone with kernel after 3 june , so mine is from 25 june 2014. Hope is someone out here how can help us to make this root !TIA
Help needed !
weiry said:
Hi
I was wondering if anyone can help with a small problem? I have a S5 the model number is SM-G900S_V01
I understand this is the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900S (Korea version) I wanted to root it and apply another ROM as there are some aspects of the ROM that fall short of the European version.
I have a couple of questions really, and would be most thankful if someone could answer them for me.
When I try to root the device by holding the Volume Down, Power and Home Buttons the the screen as seen below, lots of writing I can't understand, I am guessing it's Korean!
Try as I might I cannot get Odin to see the phone, the only other way I can change this screen is to hold the Volume Up, Power and Home buttons, then I get the other screen, I think this is the recovery screen and not something I need. So my questions are as follows:
1 Can I install the European version of the OS even though it's region is set to Korea?
2 Can anyone tell me how to get into the download screen so I can get Odin to work?
Thanks in advance for any help you maybe able to give me.
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Do you find something to resolve the phone ? I am in the same situationes like you .
Finally the answer, well I think it is
Okay, after a lot of messing about I can tell you that this phone is a copy from China, it is a good copy at that, but the point being, you can do much with it to be fair. As far as I know there isn't a way to put another rom on it, but I did find these YT vids some help is explaining it all a little bit more.
Hope that helps someone
http://youtu.be/Tdc5SnSmx1I
How to root your phone
http://youtu.be/NJDTfH0ekQc
weiry said:
Okay, after a lot of messing about I can tell you that this phone is a copy from China, it is a good copy at that, but the point being, you can do much with it to be fair. As far as I know there isn't a way to put another rom on it, but I did find these YT vids some help is explaining it all a little bit more.
Hope that helps someone
Hi..
i have the same phone... and i actually ordered it as an mtk based s5 phone
cpu-z shows me that its a korean samsung qualcomm based galaxy s5
anyway...
a question for you... how about your battery life? does it last long or does it die in like 3-4 hours without a charge?
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There are roms now for the F versions, the H version, and even the 8w version. Any hope out there for the 9006v version? I have seen multiple roms on Chinese sites / etc, but nothing I have found yet will give an "English default" type of software. The Chinese version is missing data files for English in the S-Voice and other minor things over and over I keep running into small things. I have rooted / recovery flashed / etc, but haven't found a ROM worth trying. Is there something making the 9006v harder to do than the 9008w version? Is there anyone even attempting such a thing? The 9006v reports as a TD-LTE version if that helps determine what can/can't be used... I know that it is all possible, because I see roms on Chinese sites that i'm sure are rips/mods of roms here, but I want the default experience of an S5, but "English"....
Anything out there, anyone working on this? Any hope? Should I just sell the phone next time I'm back in China and give up for something else that actually has a ROM on here? I needed a phone that would work good there and here in the USA, and this phone i working fine for H+ (no lte, but that was expected, and i already have a phone here if i "really" need that).
Hell, I'd be happy for just an English version of a recovery... the one I have now I have to use another phone's camera to translate just to hope i get the right options in the menu...
Queueyou said:
There are roms now for the F versions, the H version, and even the 8w version. Any hope out there for the 9006v version? I have seen multiple roms on Chinese sites / etc, but nothing I have found yet will give an "English default" type of software. The Chinese version is missing data files for English in the S-Voice and other minor things over and over I keep running into small things. I have rooted / recovery flashed / etc, but haven't found a ROM worth trying. Is there something making the 9006v harder to do than the 9008w version? Is there anyone even attempting such a thing? The 9006v reports as a TD-LTE version if that helps determine what can/can't be used... I know that it is all possible, because I see roms on Chinese sites that i'm sure are rips/mods of roms here, but I want the default experience of an S5, but "English"....
Anything out there, anyone working on this? Any hope? Should I just sell the phone next time I'm back in China and give up for something else that actually has a ROM on here? I needed a phone that would work good there and here in the USA, and this phone i working fine for H+ (no lte, but that was expected, and i already have a phone here if i "really" need that).
Hell, I'd be happy for just an English version of a recovery... the one I have now I have to use another phone's camera to translate just to hope i get the right options in the menu...
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Is it possible to flash a Google apps zip after flashing the chinese recovery on 9006v?
Thanks
Queueyou said:
There are roms now for the F versions, the H version, and even the 8w version. Any hope out there for the 9006v version? I have seen multiple roms on Chinese sites / etc, but nothing I have found yet will give an "English default" type of software.
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You bought an Asian market only phone, so what did you expect? And if Samsung is to be believed it isn't really an S5. Or to put it another way, Samsung lied about there being no forthcoming "S5 Prime" to boost early sales on of the original S5. And to save face in the midst of the anger and outrage when their deception was revealed, claimed it to be a Korean market only phone which is now on it's own firmware path.
The net result of that is to make it something of an orphan. There is little reason to believe that you will ever see a large assortment of custom ROMs a la the 900F or other mainstream S5 variants. More likely you will see a 900H type scenario where it is something of an orphan and very little ever becomes available. Look for the 9006v support thread in the forum which talks about what has been done with the model to date. You can root it and I think that there were one or two semi-custom Chinese ROMs the last time that I looked.
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Hi all,
My old vibe died and couldnt find a better phone on the market since 2015 so got a new one. However I dont know what the heck is installed on this one.
I have never rooted before but have a cs degree so im not out my league. With the details in the image below, do you know what I can do to get stock installed?
The phone has a trojan application called fun weather and i cant remove it. Have done everything from root access to hard deleted. But as soon as i get wifi again it downloads. Are all custom roms like this so the developer can make cash? I also dont know if this is ROW or China. It has google services installed.
VERSION AND DETAILS SCREENSHOT HERE (2K image here fills the whole browser.)
http://i.imgur.com/jLn2bih.jpg
Regardless apprecaite the help here.
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OK so after failing to remove it I was able to flash the device.
I made a guide for my future self and also to show that the China mobile varient can be easily flashed and still work. Im from UK and no issues with SIM. It also read my philippines card no problem
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OK so after failing to remove it I was able to flash the device.
I made a guide for my future self and also to show that the China mobile varient can be easily flashed and still work. Im from UK and no issues with SIM. It also read my philippines card no problem
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Maybe this was one of the early firmware. Lenovo has given 5.0 to this mobile. Why didn't you try to update it?