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[Q] Update Problem (Still 4.3)

Hello
Since the release of kitkat I haven't been able to able update my device and I still have 4.3 version of android on my Note 3 SM-N9005.
Whenever I check for updates it says I have the latest and with kies it says the same thing or says SM-N9005 won't initialize. I heard that I can update manually with odin but I had some questions and fears:
First of all will flashing with odin trigger my knox counter and make it 0x1? I have the Knox app too and working with it keeping my secret information in it.
The other and the most important problem I have is that which frimware should I download? my baseband version is XXUBMI6, and my region (which I checked it from /system/csc/sales_code.dat) is XSI. I am a bit confused with all this stuff and don't know what to do
Thanks in advance for your help please tell me what to do.

mehrdady said:
Hello
Since the release of kitkat I haven't been able to able update my device and I still have 4.3 version of android on my Note 3 SM-N9005.
Whenever I check for updates it says I have the latest and with kies it says the same thing or says SM-N9005 won't initialize. I heard that I can update manually with odin but I had some questions and fears:
First of all will flashing with odin trigger my knox counter and make it 0x1? I have the Knox app too and working with it keeping my secret information in it.
The other and the most important problem I have is that which frimware should I download? my baseband version is XXUBMI6, and my region (which I checked it from /system/csc/sales_code.dat) is XSI. I am a bit confused with all this stuff and don't know what to do
Thanks in advance for your help please tell me what to do.
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1. Flashing the correct firmware for your device via ODIN DON'T trig KNOX counter. Be relaxed.
2. One of the best method for know your CSC (code of country) is rebooting in STOCK RECOVERY and look close the text: "Applied the CSC-code: XXX" like in the pic attached.

mehrdady said:
Hello
Since the release of kitkat I haven't been able to able update my device and I still have 4.3 version of android on my Note 3 SM-N9005.
Whenever I check for updates it says I have the latest and with kies it says the same thing or says SM-N9005 won't initialize. I heard that I can update manually with odin but I had some questions and fears:
First of all will flashing with odin trigger my knox counter and make it 0x1? I have the Knox app too and working with it keeping my secret information in it.
The other and the most important problem I have is that which frimware should I download? my baseband version is XXUBMI6, and my region (which I checked it from /system/csc/sales_code.dat) is XSI. I am a bit confused with all this stuff and don't know what to do
Thanks in advance for your help please tell me what to do.
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- Flashing the stock firmware via Odin will not trip the Knox counter, nor erasing your data.
- To find and download the correct firmware for your device:
Open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Firmware Browser'.
The latest one will be on the top of the list.

vndnguyen said:
- Flashing the stock firmware via Odin will not trip the Knox counter, nor erasing your data.
- To find and download the correct firmware for your device:
The latest one will be on the top of the list.
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Thank you for your help i installed the app and checked it the part you told (firmware browser)
at the top was a firmware with this info:
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: United Arab Emirates
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 1955971
Build date: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 12:20:40 +0000
Product Code: XSI
PDA: N9005XXUGNJ2
CSC: N9005OJVGNH2
MODEM: N9005XXUGNG1
Im downloading it and going to flash it using the instruction written on the sammobile website, will flashing this firmware erase my apps? and I have seen some people that after using this method of flashing their device has lost connection of wifi and cell connection, what if I get this problem too?

mehrdady said:
Thank you for your help i installed the app and checked it the part you told (firmware browser)
at the top was a firmware with this info:
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: United Arab Emirates
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 1955971
Build date: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 12:20:40 +0000
Product Code: XSI
PDA: N9005XXUGNJ2
CSC: N9005OJVGNH2
MODEM: N9005XXUGNG1
Im downloading it and going to flash it using the instruction written on the sammobile website, will flashing this firmware erase my apps? and I have seen some people that after using this method of flashing their device has lost connection of wifi and cell connection, what if I get this problem too?
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Flashing a stock firmware via Odin will not erase your apps.
I personally doesn't face with wifi and cell connection.

Firware_Install

my phone is samsung s5 sm-g900f. My phone have some bugs. and i want to install anoter
firmware. i install Phone Info.
the different informations:
Product Code : not active
Original CSC code : XAS
Active CSC code :XAS
PDA version : G900PVPU1ANE5/ G900FZHU1AND1
CSC version : G900FZHU1AND1
Baseband version : G900PVPU1ANE5/ G900FXXX1ANE5
Android version :4.4.2
Mobile operator : 61203
Country CSC : USA/ US
i think that my phone is unlock
but imei and s/n are changed
and s/n is 00000000
product code is not active , has it any problem? presently i am in IVORY COAST
when i triy this : *#06# , i receive : 35************/ G900FXX1ANE5. Can you help me ? what is the best firmware for my galaxy s5?
Please help me

What is the correct model G900F or G900T?

Hello guys. I am from chile and i am new here and would you mind help me with a problem in my Galaxy S5?
I bought this phone in aliexpress. I guess the hardware is genuine. But the software have some weird thing.
My phone is G900F version. But in the Download mode the version is G900T?? Is that wrong?
Also, in the menu of android recovery system is G900T too. But when i extract the battery i can see Model: G900F
I am not sure what is the correct model, and i think that the software was modified, because Knox is 0x1.
Yesterday, i treid to update the Android from 4.4.2 to 5.0 with Odin using an oficial ROM from Sammobile. I used a ROM G900F, but the process failed every time.
Is the Android Recovery Modified? What is the correct model? I think that correct model is G900F because is appears behind the phone but now i am not sure, and still i cant update to lollipop
I wait for your help
Thanks
Details:
Downloading Mode:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SM-G900T
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1 (3)
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)
RP SWREV: S1, T1, R1, A1, P1
UDC START
Behind my phone, when i extract the battery:
MODEL: SM-G900F FCCID: A3LSMG900F
SSN: -G900FGSMH RATED: 3.85 V 1500mA
MADE BY SAMSUNG
About device:
BaseBand version: G900FZHU1AND1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-964333
[email protected] #1
Wed Mar 26 13:30:42 KST 2014
Compilation number: 2jia478.G900FZHU1AND1
Security software version: MDF v1.0 Release 2
VPN v1.4 Release 1
Android system recovery <3e>
KOT49H.G900TUVU1ANCH
Not command
#Manual mode#
--Appling multi-CSC...
Applied the CSC-code: TYG
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
Calling to *#1234#
Version:
AP: G900FZHU1AND1
CP: G900FZHU1AND1
CSC: G900FZHU1AND1

it sounds like they had a G900T phone that probably had no battery or a crappy one and decided to switch it with a battery from a G900F model for whatever reason. I'm sure the phone itself is a G900T, but it's hard to tell.
They could also have flashed a G900T ROM on a G900F, i think.

IMEI Info
Days ago i checked the IMEI info about my phone. The website say that the model is G900T
But it is weird. IMEI, Download mode and system recovery say: G900T, but Behind the phone (extracting the battery) i see G900F and in Settings: About Device: base band is G900F, compilation number is 2jia478.G900F and model number SM-G900F.
¿What is the correct version? Because when I tried update manually to lollipop with a ROM G900F, Odin said: FAILED.
¿Have I to try with G900T ROM? Because G900T ROM from sammobile is for T-Mobile and It is for USA and I am from Chile.
Is there a problem with that? (Doesnt exist ROM G900T for Chile, just for USA)

Gapu95 said:
Days ago i checked the IMEI info about my phone. The website say that the model is G900T
But it is weird. IMEI, Download mode and system recovery say: G900T, but Behind the phone (extracting the battery) i see G900F and in Settings: About Device: base band is G900F, compilation number is 2jia478.G900F and model number SM-G900F.
¿What is the correct version? Because when I tried update manually to lollipop with a ROM G900F, Odin said: FAILED.
¿Have I to try with G900T ROM? Because G900T ROM from sammobile is for T-Mobile and It is for USA and I am from Chile.
Is there a problem with that? (Doesnt exist ROM G900T for Chile, just for USA)
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Here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/model-appears-download-mode-t3219262

[Firmware] Help Flashing Lollipop Stock ROM

Hello,
Here's my device information:
Storage: 32 GB
Bootloader Version:
N900AUCUCNC2
PDA Version:
N9005ZHUENF1
CSC Version:
N9005OJVENE1
Baseband Version:
N900AUCUCNC2
Latest Firmware:
N/A
Android Version:
4.4.2 / SDK 19
I tried flashing a Colombian Lollipop stock ROM ( PDA N9005VJSGBRH1 ) but Odin (v 3.13.1) fails at aboot.mbn.
The device is not bricked or anything, but I am unable to flash the Android 5.0 ROM.
Could you please let me know which stock ROM should I download and flash, or any other steps I should follow to get stock Lollipop on this device?
Thanks!

What is your device ??
Boot to download mode.
You have n9005 firmware. and N900 boatloader That's 100%wrong.

JJEgan said:
What is your device ??
Boot to download mode.
You have n9005 firmware. and N900 boatloader That's 100%wrong.
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Thank you for your reply, I am still learning all of this since I am a newbie.
I have a SM-N9005. And yes, the bootloader and firmware are weird because I think it I got it soft bricked before so I fixed it in any way I could at that time.
What would you recommend me to download and flash now? I would like to flash stock 5.0 for Latin America if possible.
Thanks! :good:

JJEgan said:
What is your device ??
Boot to download mode.
You have n9005 firmware. and N900 boatloader That's 100%wrong.
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To be clear:
In phone info it says N9005 and when I bought the phone it was supposed to be that model.
But when I boot in download mode it says,
PRODUCT NAME: SM N900A
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
Knox Kernel Lock: 0x0
Knox Warranty Void: 0x0
Qualcomm SecureBoot: Enable (CSB)
RP SREV: S2, T2, R2, A3, P2
Write Protection: Enable
UDC START
Any help is appreciated.

PRODUCT NAME: SM N900A
Thats what it is , what does it say under the battery ??
AT&T model N900A with locked bootloader .
AT&T forum here .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att

JJEgan said:
PRODUCT NAME: SM N900A
Thats what it is , what does it say under the battery ??
AT&T model N900A with locked bootloader .
AT&T forum here .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att
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Thanks, man. I was really off track.

What version of S8 do I have?

Hi everyone,
I bought a secondhand S8 but I am confused what version is it. Under "About Phone", it says the model is a SM-G950F. When I did a IMEI check online, it says it a SM-G950UZSASPR
So which model do I have exactly? A SM-G950F or a SM-G950U? It only has 1 slot for SIM card and the other for SDCard. I suspect it might have the wrong firmware inside? But the phone doesn't look like it has been rooted.
Should I be changing the firmware to something that I can use in my country (Singapore)? If so, how can I go about doing it and which version of firmware should I use? Will samsung pay not work if I root the phone and change the firmware?
Thanks in advance.

kian79 said:
Hi everyone,
I bought a secondhand S8 but I am confused what version is it. Under "About Phone", it says the model is a SM-G950F. When I did a IMEI check online, it says it a SM-G950UZSASPR
So which model do I have exactly? A SM-G950F or a SM-G950U? It only has 1 slot for SIM card and the other for SDCard. I suspect it might have the wrong firmware inside? But the phone doesn't look like it has been rooted.
Should I be changing the firmware to something that I can use in my country (Singapore)? If so, how can I go about doing it and which version of firmware should I use? Will samsung pay not work if I root the phone and change the firmware?
Thanks in advance.
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Install Phone Info Samsung from the play store.
Link here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
From there take a look at your "CSC CODE" tab, should give you the country and what carrier specific model/sw is installed.
I would update it to your country specific sw if possible.
If you root, you will not have Samsung Pay. I am not sure if majisk can hide it enough to use, maybe someone else can chime in on that more thoroughly.

Thanks. I have installed the Phone INFO app. Here is what I see:
Phone Model: SM-G950F
Device Type: greatqltechn
Product Name: greatqltezh
Country of Origin: Made in China
Product Code: SM2G950UZSAXAS
Original CSC Code: (blank)
Firmware's CSC Code: TGY
Active CSC Code: TGY
Available CSC Codes: (blank)
CSC Country: Hong Kong / HK
Bootloader Version: G950USQU5CRG3
PDA Version: G950FSQU4CRE9
CSC Version: G950FOYN3CRF2
Baseband Version: G950USQU5CRG3
Latest Firmware: N/A
Kernel Version: 4.4.78-13889051 64-bit
Java Virtual Machine: ART 2.1.0

kian79 said:
Thanks. I have installed the Phone INFO app. Here is what I see:
Phone Model: SM-G950F
Device Type: greatqltechn
Product Name: greatqltezh
Country of Origin: Made in China
Product Code: SM2G950UZSAXAS
Original CSC Code: (blank)
Firmware's CSC Code: TGY
Active CSC Code: TGY
Available CSC Codes: (blank)
CSC Country: Hong Kong / HK
Bootloader Version: G950USQU5CRG3
PDA Version: G950FSQU4CRE9
CSC Version: G950FOYN3CRF2
Baseband Version: G950USQU5CRG3
Latest Firmware: N/A
Kernel Version: 4.4.78-13889051 64-bit
Java Virtual Machine: ART 2.1.0
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Looks like you have options if you wish:
Singapore (XSP)
Singapore (MM1)
Singapore (SingTel) (SIN)
Singapore (StarHub) (STH)
I'm not too familiar with how you would need to change it, if it's even required at all. My method, me being located in the US, is much more complicated than what you would need to do. Hopefully someone else can give you more input or send you in the right direction.

kian79 said:
Hi everyone,
I bought a secondhand S8 but I am confused what version is it. Under "About Phone", it says the model is a SM-G950F. When I did a IMEI check online, it says it a SM-G950UZSASPR
So which model do I have exactly? A SM-G950F or a SM-G950U? It only has 1 slot for SIM card and the other for SDCard. I suspect it might have the wrong firmware inside? But the phone doesn't look like it has been rooted.
Should I be changing the firmware to something that I can use in my country (Singapore)? If so, how can I go about doing it and which version of firmware should I use? Will samsung pay not work if I root the phone and change the firmware?
Thanks in advance.
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Look in download mode, whatever it says is the model there that's what it is. Then flash the firmware you require for that model. Confused as the BL is G950U which is Snapdragon, whereas firmware is from exynos...

callumbr1 said:
Look in download mode, whatever it says is the model there that's what it is. Then flash the firmware you require for that model. Confused as the BL is G950U which is Snapdragon, whereas firmware is from exynos...
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There was a Hong Kong variant that was Snapdragon for the S8

The only true method would to be remove the back glass and check model of mother board

Exactly! That is what I am confused about.
callumbr1 said:
Look in download mode, whatever it says is the model there that's what it is. Then flash the firmware you require for that model. Confused as the BL is G950U which is Snapdragon, whereas firmware is from exynos...
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Anyone can guide me? I am still confused. I want to load in the latest official firmware, but I still don't know what is the true model of my phone. The phone doesn't seem to be rooted, but it cannot pass safetynet test. I have a CTS Profile Match Fail error when I used root checker app. What should I do?
I boot into download mode, but I am not getting much information there. This is what I am seeing:
CARRIER: SPR
RPMB fuse blown
RPMB PROVISIONED
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
FRP LOCK: ON
WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
RP SWREV: B5 (2.1.1.1) KS S5
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENBABLE
DID: (some numbers)
Thanks in advance!
callumbr1 said:
Look in download mode, whatever it says is the model there that's what it is. Then flash the firmware you require for that model. Confused as the BL is G950U which is Snapdragon, whereas firmware is from exynos...
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kian79 said:
Exactly! That is what I am confused about.
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kian79 said:
Anyone can guide me? I am still confused. I want to load in the latest official firmware, but I still don't know what is the true model of my phone. The phone doesn't seem to be rooted, but it cannot pass safetynet test. I have a CTS Profile Match Fail error when I used root checker app. What should I do?
I boot into download mode, but I am not getting much information there. This is what I am seeing:
CARRIER: SPR
RPMB fuse blown
RPMB PROVISIONED
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
FRP LOCK: ON
WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
RP SWREV: B5 (2.1.1.1) KS S5
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENBABLE
DID: (some numbers)
Thanks in advance!
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It doesn't say the model in download mode? At the top in red text I believe?

kian79 said:
Anyone can guide me? I am still confused. I want to load in the latest official firmware, but I still don't know what is the true model of my phone. The phone doesn't seem to be rooted, but it cannot pass safetynet test. I have a CTS Profile Match Fail error when I used root checker app. What should I do?
I boot into download mode, but I am not getting much information there. This is what I am seeing:
CARRIER: SPR
RPMB fuse blown
RPMB PROVISIONED
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
FRP LOCK: ON
WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
RP SWREV: B5 (2.1.1.1) KS S5
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENBABLE
DID: (some numbers)
Thanks in advance!
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It appears to be a Sprint version. But with Odin and csc files and matching sim card you can make it any us carrier

Thanks guys. The phone is indeed a SM-G950U. I managed to used Odin and flash SM-G950U1 firmware onto it. I used the XAA version with a local non-US SIM. Samsung pay seems to be working. However there is no option to enable VOLTE and the FM radio.

U1 firmware are lacking those features...

kian79 said:
Thanks guys. The phone is indeed a SM-G950U. I managed to used Odin and flash SM-G950U1 firmware onto it. I used the XAA version with a local non-US SIM. Samsung pay seems to be working. However there is no option to enable VOLTE and the FM radio.
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Link rom bro...