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Debrand Stock O2UK I9505, How?

I will post this here:
I currently have an O2 Branded I9505, I have read all the stuff, and I all I want to do is debrand the S4 to the UK BTU model. I know there is a way, can anyone provide the right info please.
I currently have:
Modem: I9505XXUAMDD
CSC: I9505O2UAMD6
PDA: I9505XXUAMDD
Im not 100% sure what the UK Stock is but can anyone guide me please,

You need to download the BTU ROM from http://www.hotfile.com/dl/209462137/82c78b1/I9505XXUAMDM_I9505OXXAMDB_BTU.zip.html
And flash it with Odin
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What branding has yours got as my s4 direct from o2 doesn't have any as far as I'm aware
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Its got the o2 splash screen and a few o2 apps are installed. And Dave106, will installing that also change the CSC or will i have to also change that. Im downloading the stock uk rom now.

nintendolinky said:
Its got the o2 splash screen and a few o2 apps are installed. And Dave106, will installing that also change the CSC or will i have to also change that. Im downloading the stock uk rom now.
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It includes a new CSC so it should change as well. Its the lastest ROM ATM so installing over what you have now should be straightforward. No resets etc required
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Do you have the Stock UK Info, like the o2uk info below:
Modem: I9505XXUAMDD
CSC: I9505O2UAMD6
PDA: I9505XXUAMDD

nintendolinky said:
Do you have the Stock UK Info, like the o2uk info below:
Modem: I9505XXUAMDD
CSC: I9505O2UAMD6
PDA: I9505XXUAMDD
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You'll end up with
MODEM: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXXAMDB
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
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I got mine as an upgrade from O2 and was shocked to discover it came completely un-branded and unlocked. No o2 apps, startup animations, wallpapers or anything to remind of o2.

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dave106 said:
You'll end up with
MODEM: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXXAMDB
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
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hi im new to this
just asking i also have the s4 on three.uk which is branded and locked to three
if i were to flash to this stock uk firmware will it also un lock the phone to use any sim?
many thx

r1che said:
hi im new to this
just asking i also have the s4 on three.uk which is branded and locked to three
if i were to flash to this stock uk firmware will it also un lock the phone to use any sim?
many thx
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Will unbrand but the SIM lock would still be present
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i9505
dave106 said:
Will unbrand but the SIM lock would still be present
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thx for your quick reply dave 106
will look into getting it unlocked

r1che said:
thx for your quick reply dave 106
will look into getting it unlocked
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my csc still says H3G after flashing stock btu rom and doing a FR
Tried the CSC changer app which wont work without root.
How do I change CSC to BTU?
Thanks

skibadee said:
my csc still says H3G after flashing stock btu rom and doing a FR
Tried the CSC changer app which wont work without root.
How do I change CSC to BTU?
Thanks
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I want to know that to as the apps in the market don't work
Have you had any issues since updatong to btu ?
Does the handset status remain at official ?
Im on 3 handset and want to go to btu firmware completely
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mancuk29 said:
I want to know that to as the apps in the market don't work
Have you had any issues since updatong to btu ?
Does the handset status remain at official ?
Im on 3 handset and want to go to btu firmware completely
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Mine is now set to btu, I rebooted again after reloading from the factory reset and it changed in recovery. Kies now sees it as an upgradable firmware and im running the latest rom, which feels smoother. No problems so far
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skibadee said:
Mine is now set to btu, I rebooted again after reloading from the factory reset and it changed in recovery. Kies now sees it as an upgradable firmware and im running the latest rom, which feels smoother. No problems so far
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So just to confirm
You loaded the firmware via odin
Factory reset
Reboot and your good to go on btu ?
Is that about it ? No rooting etc
Ii want rid of 3 firmware but don't want to void my warranty on case ... I presume if it's official firmware there is no issue
I always bought unlocked handsets and this is my first carrier handset for years
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mancuk29 said:
So just to confirm
You loaded the firmware via odin
Factory reset
Reboot and your good to go on btu ?
Is that about it ? No rooting etc
Ii want rid of 3 firmware but don't want to void my warranty on case ... I presume if it's official firmware there is no issue
I always bought unlocked handsets and this is my first carrier handset for years
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Yes mate. That's all I did. AFAIK it doesn't void your warranty unless you root/use custom rom. I'm not sure if Samsung would even know if it was originally branded.
I'm waiting for chainfire to get back from his hols, once he's got Cf auto root sorted on MDM ROM I'll prob root then.
I only got mine from 3 as they were cheapest for sim free in stock. I refused to pay the 599 Argos and phones 4 u wanted. I had hoped they were still sending unbranded + unlocked but never mind.
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skibadee said:
Yes mate. That's all I did. AFAIK it doesn't void your warranty unless you root/use custom rom. I'm not sure if Samsung would even know if it was originally branded.
I'm waiting for chainfire to get back from his hols, once he's got Cf auto root sorted on MDM ROM I'll prob root then.
I only got mine from 3 as they were cheapest for sim free in stock. I refused to pay the 599 Argos and phones 4 u wanted. I had hoped they were still sending unbranded + unlocked but never mind.
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So the csc changes automatically now on reboot ? I know that the csc changer app doesn't seem to work on mine but I think that's cos I only have the one on mine
Thanks for help so far
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mancuk29 said:
So the csc changes automatically now on reboot ? I know that the csc changer app doesn't seem to work on mine but I think that's cos I only have the one on mine
Thanks for help so far
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The csc changer app didn't work for me either. Just flashed btu rom, factory reset, reboot, reboot again into recovery and it changed itself to btu
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skibadee said:
The csc changer app didn't work for me either. Just flashed btu rom, factory reset, reboot, reboot again into recovery and it changed itself to btu
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Cool I'll have a bash . When you say reboot.into recovery is that download mode or just rebooting the phone
Does.the 3 bout screen go as well ?
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mancuk29 said:
Cool I'll have a bash . When you say reboot.into recovery is that download mode or just rebooting the phone
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Recovery is volume Up + home
Download is volume Down + home
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[Q] Is the CSC related to network lock?

Hi guys,
I have a Galaxy S4 LTE, which I suppose is unlocked, as if I enter the service mode,at the network lock it says sha256_enable_flag 0. So, according to kies, I need the TMH based firmware, which is on T-Mobile. But I am on Vodafone, so I would need the VDH or XEH (Hungary). If I flash back the TMH csc based firmware, will I lose my unlock? Or if I flash back the vodafone based, will I still get ota updates?
Thanks for anyone who is willing to help!

Can't be totally sure. But I did re flash a different CSC and my phone got blocked. Had to go back to original CSC
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Zoddex said:
Can't be totally sure. But I did re flash a different CSC and my phone got blocked. Had to go back to original CSC
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yeah, but you can change to the new csc if you do a factory reset in the recovery. So, according to you, if i flash back the original csc, I will keep my unlock? By the way, it was a hungarian based csc and now i have a german based.

jaszfalvi.tamas said:
yeah, but you can change to the new csc if you do a factory reset in the recovery. So, according to you, if i flash back the original csc, I will keep my unlock? By the way, it was a hungarian based csc and now i have a german based.
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Yes, I have CSC from TTT and I flashed one from Uruguay that even came branded. Do it with Odin, no need for factory reset. The data does not gets deleted. Just backup in case
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Zoddex said:
Yes, I have CSC from TTT and I flashed one from Uruguay that even came branded. Do it with Odin, no need for factory reset. The data does not gets deleted. Just backup in case
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my experience says, that csc wont change without a factory reset

jaszfalvi.tamas said:
my experience says, that csc wont change without a factory reset
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Mine says it does not matter. But go ahead and try your method. It should work as well
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well, hope i'll keep my unlock...

CSC is only for customization. There is no unlock or lock key inside.

thank you!
and what about the new knox feature?

Knox has nothing to do with network lock.

Thanks all!

Hi guys. Currently I am using custom rom based on ne4 Singapore firmware but the csc is btu which is UK version. My issue is that I can't setup the roaming under the more network. My question is, by changing to Asian csc, will I be able to view the roaming setting option? Kindly refer to the attached pic. Thanks if anyone can answer me.
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Note3 Origin?

Good morning.
How do I verify the origin and language of note3 no brand?
My version AP is XXXUBMI7, CSC is OXXBMI4, CP is XXUBMI6 but I do not know the nation.
Without this information can not take the ROM to the root!
Thanks

MarkAndroid said:
Good morning.
How do I verify the origin and language of note3 no brand?
My version AP is XXXUBMI7, CSC is OXXBMI4, CP is XXUBMI6 but I do not know the nation.
Without this information can not take the ROM to the root!
Thanks
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go to Play Store, install my app "Phone INFO" and see the information
You can post your screenshot here so other people may help you

Check fus:
Device SM-N9005
Product Code SM-N9005ZKEXEO
PDA N9005XXUBMI7
Phone N9005XXUBMI6
CSC N9005OXXBMI4
Which language should I download the rom?
Thanks

If you are running the sock recovery, boot into it and it will tell you the three digit country code in there.
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sorry, I did not understand the procedure to verify the country code!

MarkAndroid said:
Check fus:
Device SM-N9005
Product Code SM-N9005ZKEXEO
PDA N9005XXUBMI7
Phone N9005XXUBMI6
CSC N9005OXXBMI4
Which language should I download the rom?
Thanks
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your Note3 is Black, and for XEO region (Poland).
You can download your firmware here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=XEO#firmware
The latest version is N9005XXUDMK2

Thanks!

Hi!
How about this? SM-N9005ZKEEVR
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aikboon said:
Hi!
How about this? SM-N9005ZKEEVR
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did you mistype? can you show the screenshot?

aikboon said:
Hi!
How about this? SM-N9005ZKEEVR
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Use this app instead: Phone INFO

[Q] note 3 United Kingdom (Vodafone)

hi wanting to get rid of the vodaphone stuff on my phone bookmarks etc, my phone is unlocked to any network..
on my note 2 i accidentally put the United Arab Emirates rom on through odin and it worked ok. can i do the same with the note 3

Yup. Look for the xeu firmware and flash it via odin.
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cannot find any xeu firmware only xue ... im on kitkat 4.42 thanx loads

XSI is the code for uae sd 800.
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Sorted put the uae firmware on this morn everything fine ..Thanks for the help
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bugie1 said:
Sorted put the uae firmware on this morn everything fine ..Thanks for the help
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btu is the rom for unbranded uk ie p4u or carphone warehouse

bugie1 said:
Sorted put the uae firmware on this morn everything fine ..Thanks for the help
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BTU is another good choice.
BTU is also from UK

thanks will try the BTU if i run into any problems

[Q] About Updating

What are PDA, CSC and Modem about?

Frost52 said:
What are PDA, CSC and Modem about?
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PDA is the firmware, modem controls the mobile network and CSC is the region code. It says to which country or provider the firmware belongs.
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thanks
DarkerTimes said:
PDA is the firmware, modem controls the mobile network and CSC is the region code. It says to which country or provider the firmware belongs.
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i wanted to know this because I have a at&t s4 i337 with 4.2.2 and i want to update it to 4.4.2 but since i'm not in the US I can't update to it.

Frost52 said:
i wanted to know this because I have a at&t s4 i337 with 4.2.2 and i want to update it to 4.4.2 but since i'm not in the US I can't update to it.
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You mean OTA is not possible?
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Nope
Samsung S4 i9500

DarkerTimes said:
You mean OTA is not possible?
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nope