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[Q] Why does samsung update their firmware based on regions?

There are many samsung firmware builds, just for i9505 and i9500 itself there are many different firmware variations.
From what I understand, different regions uses different modems am I right? If not, then why do Samsung update their firmware based on different regions?
When Android 4.3 was released, it was released as per region and to Russia first. Why cant they just send out one uniform update OTA to all devices of that model? If its because of the modems, then why dont other manufacturers like HTC do the same? They are able to push out one HTC update for all international HTC phones...

din89pm said:
There are many samsung firmware builds, just for i9505 and i9500 itself there are many different firmware variations.
From what I understand, different regions uses different modems am I right? If not, then why do Samsung update their firmware based on different regions?
When Android 4.3 was released, it was released as per region and to Russia first. Why cant they just send out one uniform update OTA to all devices of that model? If its because of the modems, then why dont other manufacturers like HTC do the same? They are able to push out one HTC update for all international HTC phones...
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it s not always because of bandwidth traffics
sometimes they release firmware for test if someone find bug and then solve it for another region (and also with minor update for first regions)
htc released update for htc one world-wide But how u compare samsung with htc
S4 was one of the best sell in history of smartphone (always samsung device do this) so thr s more s4 users than htc one
also it happened for some device for sony xperia
SO be patient
However u can flash stocks roms
download flashable zip of ROM from another region and flash it via Odin
completely stock and without warranty void...
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x102x96x said:
it s not always because of bandwidth traffics
sometimes they release firmware for test if someone find bug and then solve it for another region (and also with minor update for first regions)
htc released update for htc one world-wide But how u compare samsung with htc
S4 was one of the best sell in history of smartphone (always samsung device do this) so thr s more s4 users than htc one
also it happened for some device for sony xperia
SO be patient
However u can flash stocks roms
download flashable zip of ROM from another region and flash it via Odin
completely stock and without warranty void...
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Actually the purpose of this post is to gain some knowledge on how Samsung update goes on... I am very patient I am not rushing to the point I need to flash a custom ROM. So you are saying that each region has their own Samsung tech guy that will work on the initial release to fix bugs before passing to another region?
There are not just more variants of firmware in s4, but also the same for any samsung phone. Does anyone else have their opinion on this matter as well? I would like to get feedback on what people think behind samsung's update procedure.

I'm also interested in having an answer on the subject. If I can flash a firmware from another region on my phone, what's the purpose of having several firmwares...Besides some tweaks apparently.
Wouldn't it be more interesting if all the developers from Samsung focused on the same firmware to eliminate the bugs more rapidly for example? I don't really see the link between several firmwares and the number of users. Ok, the S4 sold by millions, and?
Thanks.

What difference does it make.As long as your getting your updates, why would you care about any other region.
Are you doing a Samsung case study or preparing a lawsuit; otherwise email CEO of Samsung.
I can post his tag if needed..lol
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The time discrepancy its coming from carriers. Most of them wants to integrate their own bloatwares in their phones. And some are doing faster than others. That's why there's so many region specific firmwares when its about Touchwiz. You won't see region specific firmwares for Google Play Edition.
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vladimir_carlan said:
The time discrepancy its coming from carriers. Most of them wants to integrate their own bloatwares in their phones. And some are doing faster than others. That's why there's so many region specific firmwares when its about Touchwiz. You won't see region specific firmwares for Google Play Edition.
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Indeed, seems the most obvious reason... I just wanted to be sure that besides the bloatware, the Android version underneath was the same.
Thanks for your intel!

mr.death7 said:
Indeed, seems the most obvious reason... I just wanted to be sure that besides the bloatware, the Android version underneath was the same.
Thanks for your intel!
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So just to be absolutely clear about this...
When I cant download the Dutch firmware version for my sm-t110, I ccould just download the australian one instead whitout bricking my device?
This is important thanks

No kitkat update on my note 3 N900A

Hi
I have note 3 was locked at&t us network now it is factory unlocked when I go software update on my phone I receive no update saying software is updated and I heard at&t has releases kitkat for note 3 N900A why I can't get update on this phone ?I got it in us now I'm in uk .
How to update it to official kitkat I also tried it with kies but no updates .
Plz help me with .

Be Happy!!!
tulipkhan said:
Hi
I have note 3 was locked at&t us network now it is factory unlocked when I go software update on my phone I receive no update saying software is updated and I heard at&t has releases kitkat for note 3 N900A why I can't get update on this phone ?I got it in us now I'm in uk .
How to update it to official kitkat I also tried it with kies but no updates .
Plz help me with .
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Well... be happy!
Android KitKat is a bad trap made byby Google!
Some other links why it's like that, will be added by an edit.
In my posts, there are links but welll...
i don't want to advertise! So i'll add the links later on...!
You don't need to read all my 47 (so far) posts to find out!
I'm just a Member (no Junior Member anymore) and soon i'm finally a SENORMEMBER!!!!!

Boss did you try it with ? It is bug free and got some improvements as compare to the stock rom if you recommend it then it's fine because I don't have any good idea about .

Hi bro should I get onto my phone do you recommend it ?
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Is i9301i device gets the Android 5.0 update from Samsung?

Is our i9301i device gets the Android 5.0 update from Samsung?
Sorry for my ****ing English ...

It is highly possible that we will get update to 5.0. I beleive we will get update since we have same soc as moto g that is officialli supported by google , it wont be hard to port it to our device. If samsung doesnt do that there is always CM 12

Rox said:
It is highly possible that we will get update to 5.0. I beleive we will get update since we have same soc as moto g that is officialli supported by google , it wont be hard to port it to our device. If samsung doesnt do that there is always CM 12
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Thank you very much for the quick reply.
I have another question: Your cyanogenmod project for our device has Hebrew language? (That the i9300 has Hebrew).

They might update it, seeing as it's a new phone carrying the flagship name. It would seem pointless to release an "improved" model of the S3, only to abandon it 7 months later. Then again, this is Samsung we're talking about, so they might just release an S4 Neo with 5.0 instead.

Everything is possible!!!

Hope to get our cure for this devices. I think with official 5.0 L, the device will run more smoothly. Who knows - may be only Samsung. We must pray to get official announcement!

i dont think so bcz the reason behind 4.4.4 is neo was released after s3 so they give official update to s3 neo not to s3.

If samsung left this phone with out update for 5.0 this will be my last samsung phone.
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Scarfangs said:
If samsung left this phone with out update for 5.0 this will be my last samsung phone.
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I hope this isn't going to happen. I think to send email to sLamsung to doing something about their product.

I am disappointed.
I installed CM12 On my galaxy s3 neo I9301I and got i problem of no data connection and no wifi connection at all. I spent 48 hours in frustration. I had my nandroid backup but when i tried to back that up, i was stucked, all apps were stoped. Then i tried my level best to find the solution. Unfortunately, my mobile baseband is I9301IXXUANF2 and there is no proper single stock firmware for this baseband at all. Then i made my account here and ask for help to a member. He helped me to solve my problem but all in vain. After that i download a firmware of baseband I9301IXXUANH2 for region Pakistan. Luckily that is for 3 variants including mine. Now my problem is solved.
Please do some thing to improve CM12. I love it's UI and speed but due to those problems i am not able to enjoy that.
I am from Pakistan.
And hey guys is there any difference between baseband and build number? After flashing my mobile is showing baseband I9301IXXUANF2 and build number I9301IXXUANH2, is it fine??????

[Q] Lollipop

Hello,
im sorry if im doing this wrong but its my first time. I live in KSA and Bought my Samsung Galaxy S5 here, And i have been waiting for a very VERY long time for the lollipop update which seems like it will never come here (sammobiles doesn't even have 4.4.4 for KSA).
So i just wanna know if i were to put a firmware of another country which has 5.0, will it cause any major problems ?? :cyclops: please help!

Burooj said:
Hello,
im sorry if im doing this wrong but its my first time. I live in KSA and Bought my Samsung Galaxy S5 here, And i have been waiting for a very VERY long time for the lollipop update which seems like it will never come here (sammobiles doesn't even have 4.4.4 for KSA).
So i just wanna know if i were to put a firmware of another country which has 5.0, will it cause any major problems ?? :cyclops: please help!
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not a single problem if you use the same area code releases like "XXU*****" ... i live in egypt and i use on all my phone firmwares of russia ... mainly because they are the ones which get the updates first

rrgrrg said:
not a single problem if you use the same area code releases like "XXU*****" ... i live in egypt and i use on all my phone firmwares of russia ... mainly because they are the ones which get the updates first
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Wait please explain...what do u mean by same area code????????

rrgrrg said:
not a single problem if you use the same area code releases like "xxu*****" ... I live in egypt and i use on all my phone firmwares of russia ... Mainly because they are the ones which get the updates first
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pleasse reply!!!

I already have lollipop and it's better if you wait for the 5.1 (I'm waiting for it :/ ), the 5.0 have a lot of problems.
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Burooj said:
pleasse reply!!!
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For the G900F, the firmware is G900FXXU1BOC7
When looking for firmware that will work with your model S5, make sure the model number is the start of the firmware version

Note 4 SM-N910C Lollipop Update?

Hi everyone. I know that this question has probably been asked before and there are perhaps a few threads on the same topic so I apologize if this seems repetitive.
I have an unlocked Note 4 the 910C (Exynos 5 Octa) and I have been checking for the Lollipop update - but every time I do it says my software is up to date (KitKat 4.4.4). I am using the device in the United States on T-Mobile Network. This is my first unlocked device.
I know Lollipop has pushed out to 910C devices but I am confused as to which one I should download. There are updates from Poland, Asia and so on. I have tried Kies and through there it also says my device is up to date. With so many different variants it becomes confusing. So I don't know if it hasn't been pushed out yet or if I have to do it manually.
Any help is appreciated and once again thanks for your patience with a relatively newbie member such as myself.

G33KN3RDSTUFF said:
Hi everyone. I know that this question has probably been asked before and there are perhaps a few threads on the same topic so I apologize if this seems repetitive.
I have an unlocked Note 4 the 910C (Exynos 5 Octa) and I have been checking for the Lollipop update - but every time I do it says my software is up to date (KitKat 4.4.4). I am using the device in the United States on T-Mobile Network. This is my first unlocked device.
I know Lollipop has pushed out to 910C devices but I am confused as to which one I should download. There are updates from Poland, Asia and so on. I have tried Kies and through there it also says my device is up to date. With so many different variants it becomes confusing. So I don't know if it hasn't been pushed out yet or if I have to do it manually.
Any help is appreciated and once again thanks for your patience with a relatively newbie member such as myself.
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Install app samsung phone info from play store & check your csc, there is tool in this app for checking latest firmware for region of your phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo

Thank you so much for this. I was able to determine my device is Malaysia SM-N910CZDEXME (Made in Vietnam) and I believe there is Lollipop in the Firmware tool. Much appreciated as I would have never figured this out!

G33KN3RDSTUFF said:
Thank you so much for this. I was able to determine my device is Malaysia SM-N910CZDEXME (Made in Vietnam) and I believe there is Lollipop in the Firmware tool. Much appreciated as I would have never figured this out!
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Glad to know u able to get info u needed bro...

Help required
My n910c exynos 5 octa core is xme malaysian carrier and i still have not receive any sort of update. Just today my siblings using n910f got another update of 84mb after 5.1.1. It breaks my heart to write that samsung is really not treating their customers how they should. I do not want to take any chances to brick my phone using odin or other methods of rooting. But certainly ask for insights from the senior members what should i do now? And certainly i am not expecting marshmallow too. Since i doubt all the carriers will get it. Articles from the internet tells me samsung is already working for n910f marshmallow. What about the n910c exynos 5 octa core? Will we ever get any sort of advantage to boost our 64 bit cores to it's potential?

sir.smokes.alot said:
My n910c exynos 5 octa core is xme malaysian carrier and i still have not receive any sort of update. Just today my siblings using n910f got another update of 84mb after 5.1.1. It breaks my heart to write that samsung is really not treating their customers how they should. I do not want to take any chances to brick my phone using odin or other methods of rooting. But certainly ask for insights from the senior members what should i do now? And certainly i am not expecting marshmallow too. Since i doubt all the carriers will get it. Articles from the internet tells me samsung is already working for n910f marshmallow. What about the n910c exynos 5 octa core? Will we ever get any sort of advantage to boost our 64 bit cores to it's potential?
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N910C/
you phone should have at least android 5.0 by now

No still running stock 4.4.4 Kitkat ?

KitKat is better than Lollipop. Trust me.

Yeah but still you know when your siblings brag about their mighty snapdragon you want to show off too.. plus why won't exynos get it?