Hi
My friend just purchased a Note 3 from an Amazon reseller, and it turns out to be a grey import. He asked me to take a look to see if the phone was legit as it had Chinese language by default. I quickly discovered that although the box says 'Made in France', the device has arrive with Hong Kong firmware on it (TGY) as follows...
Baseband version: N9005XXUBMI5
Build number: JSS15J.N9005ZHUBMI7
AP: N9005ZHUBMI7
CP: N9005XXUBMI5
CSC: N9005ZZHBMI7
Current firmware version: PDA:MI7 PHONE:MI5 CSC:MI7 (TGY)
Latest firmware version: PDA:MK1 PHONE:MJ94 CSC:MK1 (TGY)
Has anyone successfully manage to flash the firmware/baseband and changed the CSC to UK unbranded (BTU) without bricking the phone. I have suggested he returns it as he'll trip the KNOX flag doing this, and Samsung don't entertain the warranty if its from another region.
Can it be done?
**Update: I sold my S4 for a Z1 due to the impending KNOX/Activation lockout stuff Samsung were introducing
Hi Guys,
Where I do the download firmware Kitkat 4.4.2 to SGN3 SSN N9005GSMH, any can help me, I thanks!!!
samfirmware.com or samsung-updates.com
I have a gn3 whenever I check for updates it says I have the latest do I have to manually update it?
MeInQ8 said:
I have a gn3 whenever I check for updates it says I have the latest do I have to manually update it?
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Your mobile is rooted?
xdm9mm said:
samfirmware.com or samsung-updates.com
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Where I check my firmware region?
herthon said:
Where I check my firmware region?
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When you click on a firmware over at samfirmware it should tell you.
Edit:
Sorry if you mean you want to check your phone's region you can download "phone info" from google play.
herthon said:
Where I check my firmware region?
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@OP: Please find the answer here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726538
Thanks @xdm9mm for the suggestion.
Nope, I even checked with Kies it says I'm on the latest but I'm not
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Your mobile is rooted?
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herthon said:
Hi Guys,
Where I do the download firmware Kitkat 4.4.2 to SGN3 SSN N9005GSMH, any can help me, I thanks!!!
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You`re phone is from Hong Kong appearently According to users http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15727), look on Sammobile for Hong Kong roms. This also seems to work for some users http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/guide-how-to-reinstall-stock-firmware-t1978840.
Can I get some help please for my issue : )
MeInQ8 said:
Can I get some help please for my issue : )
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Type in dialpad #*1234# and post what you see, where did you buy the phone and where do you live? Have you looked on www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ for firmwares?
Kuwait and I got it from a mobile shop here
gee2012 said:
Type in dialpad #*1234# and post what you see, where did you buy the phone and where do you live? Have you looked on www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ for firmwares?
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MeInQ8 said:
Kuwait and I got it from a mobile shop here
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Firmwares Saudi Arabia unlocked KSA http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=KSA#firmware or STC (carrier version) http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=XFU#firmware. Download and flash with Odin 3.07 in downloadmode (will not trigger KNOX warranty).
MeInQ8 said:
Kuwait and I got it from a mobile shop here
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Nope, the info from #*1234# is almost useless because OJV is a Multi-csc, it includes the following 3 csc: XSI, KSA and XFM.
(you can get this info by open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app, select menu --> CSC Lookup and search for the 'OJV')
So you don't know what exactly your csc is.
Instead, in your previous post, you know exactly your csc is XSI. So the download link for your firmware on sammobile is:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=XSI#firmware
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Nope, the info from #*1234# is almost useless because OJV is a Multi-csc, it includes the following 3 csc: XSI, KSA and XFM.
(you can get this info by open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app, select menu --> CSC Lookup and search for the 'OJV')
So you don't know what exactly your csc is.
Instead, in your previous post, you know exactly your csc is XSI. So the download link for your firmware on sammobile is:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=XSI#firmware
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If the phone is unlocked he just has to flash the latest Saudi KSA rom, but apart from the CSC file they are probably identical
gee2012 said:
If the phone is unlocked he just has to flash the latest Saudi KSA rom, but apart from the CSC file they are probably identical
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Yes I see, but I think the OP will prefer flashing the firmware from the 'Original' CSC
Why can't I do it OTA? If so..
This one:
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: United Arab Emirates
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 636608
Build date: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 04:48:22 +0000
Product Code: XSI
PDA: N9005XXUENC2
CSC: N9005OJVENB2
MODEM: N9005XXUENC2
OR this one:
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: United Arab Emirates
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 636608
Build date: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 04:48:22 +0000
Product Code: XSI
PDA: N9005XXUENC2
CSC: N9005OJVEND1
MODEM: N9005XXUENC2
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Nope, the info from #*1234# is almost useless because OJV is a Multi-csc, it includes the following 3 csc: XSI, KSA and XFM.
(you can get this info by open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app, select menu --> CSC Lookup and search for the 'OJV')
So you don't know what exactly your csc is.
Instead, in your previous post, you know exactly your csc is XSI. So the download link for your firmware on sammobile is:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=XSI#firmware
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Can I use this one for my phone?
(PDA: N9005XXUENC2 CSC: N9005OJVEND1 MODEM: N9005XXUENC2 CHANGELIST: 636608 BUILD DATE: 04.03.2014)
MeInQ8 said:
Can I use this one for my phone?
(PDA: N9005XXUENC2 CSC: N9005OJVEND1 MODEM: N9005XXUENC2 CHANGELIST: 636608 BUILD DATE: 04.03.2014)
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Of course yes, because it has the same CSC as yours.
Thanks
my phone specs are
GT-I9505ZKAXI
CSC Country ISO: SI
CSC Country: Slovenia
Active CSC Code: XSI / SIM
Original CSC Code: XSI
im at maldives. the problem was that i couldnt see the LTE network in my s4. it is an original. not a clone. 100% sure of that.
it has been happening to several s4 in my country.
i was advised to flash this file:
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: Unknown
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 481100
Build date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:39:06 +0000
Product Code: OMD
PDA: I9505XXUFNC9
CSC: I9505OMDFNC1
MODEM: I9505XXUFNC9
from sammobile /firmwares/3/?download=27582
there is no firmware for maldives. this is said to work here. any advice is appreciated. .
You don't need to find any firmware for your country, as long as it is i9505 , you can just flash it!
Hi, i recently bought used GT i9505 for little money knowing it has its Knox Warranty Void 0x1 , im currently on this firmware and modem I9505XXUGNH8 , and from what i see its old firmware .
I have been reading alot about knox enabled firmware and other stuff related to modems and bootloaders
Now my question is can i flash newer frimware from Sammobile like those below without any consequence ?
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: Switzerland (Swisscom) (Black Edition)
PDA: I9505XXUGNH7
OR
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: Slovakia (Black Edition)
PDA: I9505XXUGNG8
d1rekt0r said:
Hi, i recently bought used GT i9505 for little money knowing it has its Knox Warranty Void 0x1 , im currently on this firmware and modem I9505XXUGNH8 , and from what i see its old firmware .
I have been reading alot about knox enabled firmware and other stuff related to modems and bootloaders
Now my question is can i flash newer frimware from Sammobile like those below without any consequence ?
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: Switzerland (Swisscom) (Black Edition)
PDA: I9505XXUGNH7
OR
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: Slovakia (Black Edition)
PDA: I9505XXUGNG8
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hi mate
YES or YES...but the firmware you have is newer....
MAX 404 said:
hi mate
YES or YES...but the firmware you have is newer....
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How do you know ?
And btw i dont have black edition device , i can still flash BE firmware ?
d1rekt0r said:
How do you know ?
And btw i dont have black edition device , i can still flash BE firmware ?
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Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: Switzerland (Swisscom) (Black Edition)
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 2309103
Build date: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:50:45 +0000
Product Code: SWC
PDA: I9505XXUGNH7
CSC: I9505YFGGNI1
MODEM: I9505XXUGNH7
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: Slovakia (Black Edition)
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 2309103
Build date: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:16:57 +0000
Product Code: ORX
PDA: I9505XXUGNG8
CSC: I9505YXXGNH2
MODEM: I9505XXUGNG8
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: South Africa (XFM)
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 2309103
Build date: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 06:55:52 +0000
Product Code: XFM
PDA: I9505XXUGNH8
CSC: I9505OJVFNJ1
MODEM: I9505XXUGNH8
My bad.....actualy they all have the same changelist number they probably are about the same.
EDIT: sorry BE Firmware? you mean if you can flash black edition in a non black edition , i think so , the device is the same only change is the outside , software is the same only change a few things , wallpapers , ringtones....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687769
You can flash Black Edition firmware on a Black Mist device. The only difference between the two is, as mentioned, some added wallpapers and ringtones.
I Have Note 3 Sm-N9005 LTE (32G.B)
It was working on this firmware
Model SM-N9005
Model name GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country Hong Kong
Version Android 4.4.2
Changelist 2538583
Build date Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:46:34 +0000
Product code TGY
PDA N9005ZHUENH4
CSC N9005ZZHENH4
Today, I Tried to install the lollipop Rom via Odin
this lollipop Firmware
Model SM-N9005
Model name GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country Poland
Version Android 5.0
Changelist 3643614
Build date Wed, 25 Feb 2015 12:57:23 +0000
Product code XEO
PDA N9005XXUGBOB6
CSC N9005XEOGBOA4
Then the Odin gives me Fail After System Check
now my phone is over
black screen telling me to connects to kies
help plz !
Why you wouldn't use the one from Hong Kong I don't know (since yours was originally from HK)... but maybe the rom you downloaded is corrupt or not fully downloaded.
Did you check md5? Try to download it again.. or I would suggest you go to sammobile.com and get official HK lollipop version.
2015-03-23 Hong Kong 5.0 PDA: N9005ZSUGOC3 CSC: N9005OZSGOC3
FaisalEQ said:
help plz !
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cyberboob said:
Hong Kong 5.0 PDA: N9005ZSUGOC3 CSC: N9005OZSGOC3
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You can find it: Please do no post links that are based on pay per download. Thanks