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UK Tesco Device - Unlock & Stock ROM

Just posting my experience of getting a fresh Moto G 16GB that was Tesco purchased - unlocked and to Stock.
I linked to the XDA thread by t-bon3 - which is a great guide.
Here is how it went for me.
First issue that the device is locked to tesco sim cards.
Note: you are not unlocking the bootloader or adding root to the system.
The phone will be exactly as if you bought it from retail, just you got it subsided by Tesco.
I choose these guys to get an unlock code - they seemed professional - I avoid ebay & paypal.
http://www.unlockunit.com/unlock-motorola-moto-g?var=tel
Form filling.......
Phone Model : *Moto G*
Country & Network : *United Kingdom - Tesco Mobile*
IMEI: *XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX*
E-mail: *YourEmail*
I then got 3 Emails.
1: Confirm Order
2: Confirm Payment
3: Unlock code (came 11 minutes after I paid)
There were 2 unlock codes - I put a non-tesco SIM in and was greeted with the prompt - the first code worked.
Then after that I followed this guide to Install the UK Retail firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47820707
Files From here
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=14
I used this one
Android 4.3
Blur_Version.14.71.8.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB
*Retail UK*
407.3 MiB
40FD34F930D9ADD3AB3F65B5A23FCD00
Simple task, enable USB debugging, reboot into fastboot, run script, reboot.
Now just to wait for the Over The Air 4.4.2 update that is due any day for the UK phones.
http://motorola-blog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/the-download-moto-g-gets-android-442.html

$13 dollars, Lol i paid £2.04 for my code got in within in 15minutes

fma965 said:
$13 dollars, Lol i paid £2.04 for my code got in within in 15minutes
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I am extremely happy for you, why not post where you got it from, so others can benefit.
It's tricky to trust some sites, ebay is a minefield.

sorry my bad forgot to post the link here you go,
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/unl...ay-smgreen1969-99-9-positive-feedback-1723545
and the ebay link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111223239973
please note if it says he is away its due to the backlog and he will be avaliable within a few hours again, additionaly there is another guy who is trustworthy here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221326995328
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UK Kitkat is coming January according to Cnet btw

King p1n said:
UK Kitkat is coming January according to Cnet btw
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It was supposed to be January for USA too, but they pushed it early - CNet may not be 100% up-to-date on this.
Edit: The article http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/motorola-moto-g-android-4-4-2-kitkat-update-begins-50013071/ does say they contacted moto
ARTICLE; said:
I've contacted Motorola to find out if the update is coming to the UK. Update: British phone fans will enjoy KitKat on the Moto G in January.
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StevenHarperUK said:
It was supposed to be January for USA too, but they pushed it early - CNet may not be 100% up-to-date on this.
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They edited their article I assume they got the info direct from Motorola

Sorry, but bit of an epic fail all round here. Payed far too much for the unlock and this flash to stock guide is far quicker and easier...
http://www.modaco.com/topic/366786-how-to-flash-to-the-standard-uk-rom/

b1g1an said:
Sorry, but bit of an epic fail all round here. Payed far too much for the unlock and this flash to stock guide is far quicker and easier...
http://www.modaco.com/topic/366786-how-to-flash-to-the-standard-uk-rom/
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I agree I paid too much.. no going back now.
However I disagree that using a Pseudo Stock Rom is superior to flashing an actual stock ROM
I've repacked the UK ROM with the necessary tools to convert a branded device (e.g. Tesco) to a generic device.
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Yes I understand it may be very close to the stock ROM, but it still isn't.

StevenHarperUK said:
I choose these guys to get an unlock code - they seemed professional - I avoid ebay & paypal.
http://www.unlockunit.com/unlock-motorola-moto-g?var=tel
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HOW MUCH!!
Lollingtons!!

StevenHarperUK said:
Yes I understand it may be very close to the stock ROM, but it still isn't.
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Wrong.
It is a full stock UK ROM. It wouldn't install if it wasn't.
In this case, repacked means adding the proper Moto fastboot tool, and a .bat file to automate the commands.

Appreciate the post, Tesco phone now on stock and unlocked via ebay..... cheers all.

Rusty! said:
Wrong.
It is a full stock UK ROM. It wouldn't install if it wasn't.
In this case, repacked means adding the proper Moto fastboot tool, and a .bat file to automate the commands.
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Exactly, just does the long winded way from one simple command.
Actually, there is one error in the simple way, if you can call it that, he doesn't say you need to enable usb debugging before you start which might be confusing for noobs.

You don't need to enable it.
Put phone in fastboot, run .bat

Do you guys know if I can flash the US retail rom on my Canadian Koodo Moto g with the bootloader locked?

Try it and see, worst case scenario is it falls to install.

Rusty! said:
Try it and see, worst case scenario is it falls to install.
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But then would I have to unlock the bootloader?

Not necessarily

My stock rom is not available yet so I would have to unlock the bootloader if it doesn't work. I want to keep my warranty. I will wait it out if I have to.

how to get my old XT1033
hi, i am from india i tried to get standard uk rom on y moto g from the following site
it is successfull and it is showing as XT1032 but now i had many problems so i want to get my mobile to XT1033 how i can do that
please help me if possible please upload sceen shots urgent!!

BlackBerry Priv autoloaders now available for download

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If for whatever reason you're running into issues with your BlackBerry Priv smartphone or simply want a fresh start and need to reload the OS, BlackBerry has now released the necessary files to do so. The autoloader files as they're referred to will wipe your device entirely clean of any data allowing you to start with a clean slate. You will want to be careful though and ensure you grab the right OS for your device as there is currently four to choose from.
* AT&T - (February update)
* T-Mobile USA - (February update)
* Verizon - (Launch OS)
* Non US Carrier - STV100-1, STV100-3, STV100-4 - (January update)
The files, right now, are based on older released versions of the OS and when installed, will prompt you to update to a newer OS if applicable. And as always, you use these files at your own risk, don't blame us if you break things.
(Taken from Crackberry.com:
BlackBerry Priv autoloaders now available for download | CrackBerry.com
http://crackberry.com/blackberry-priv-autoloaders-now-available-download)

why is it 'access denied'?

there is a Android 6.0.1 to download for priv
http://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/Priv/bbry_qc8992_autoloader_user-common-AAE570.zip

niko99 said:
there is a Android 6.0.1 to download for priv
http://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/Priv/bbry_qc8992_autoloader_user-common-AAE570.zip
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Can this one be safely loaded on AT&T's variant?

diffstyle said:
Can this one be safely loaded on AT&T's variant?
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i dont know, i loaded it on model STV100-4 and work great ( also 2 day ago i got second OTA update )

rolphez said:
If for whatever reason you're running into issues with your BlackBerry Priv smartphone or simply want a fresh start and need to reload the OS, BlackBerry has now released the necessary files to do so. The autoloader files as they're referred to will wipe your device entirely clean of any data allowing you to start with a clean slate. You will want to be careful though and ensure you grab the right OS for your device as there is currently four to choose from.
* AT&T - (February update)
* T-Mobile USA - (February update)
* Verizon - (Launch OS)
* Non US Carrier - STV100-1, STV100-3, STV100-4 - (January update)
The files, right now, are based on older released versions of the OS and when installed, will prompt you to update to a newer OS if applicable. And as always, you use these files at your own risk, don't blame us if you break things.
(Taken from Crackberry.com:
BlackBerry Priv autoloaders now available for download | CrackBerry.com
http://crackberry.com/blackberry-priv-autoloaders-now-available-download)
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HI, TKS FOR Sharing, but the AT&T rom link doesnt work, can anybody post here a different link or update the links above?
wbr

diffstyle said:
Can this one be safely loaded on AT&T's variant?
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it does not work, this SW is specific for the variant, if you override or edit such as using a flash file group from other device into yours it will brick the phone, and you will be only able to recover using the specific software variant for your device

autoloaders Blackberry
HI,
From the oficial page of Blackberry... XD
global.blackberry.com/en/support/smartphones/blackberry-PRIV/reload.html
Non US Carrier - STV100-1 AAF153
Non US Carrier - STV100-3 & STV100-4 AAF057
STV100-4 for Etisalat AAE570
AT&T - STV100-1 AAE599
T-Mobile US - STV100-1 AAF153
Verizon - STV100-2 AAF055
:good::good::good::good:

hey guys..
anyone has this fw in his archive..?
bbry_qc8992_autoloader_user-common-AAD250.zip

Aaaanyone got any mirrors to 5.1.1?

Sound good
Sent from my STV100-1 using Tapatalk

Looking for mirrors for bbry_qc8992_autoloader_user-common-AAD250.zip
Link of first post says "File not found."

download link firmware

parsiroom said:
download link firmware
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The link you provided is not working.
parsi-rom.com’s server IP address could not be found.
ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED.
Anyone could upload it again??

Bro please anyone have flash file bBlackberry stv100-3

HackT3k said:
The link you provided is not working.
parsi-rom.com’s server IP address could not be found.
ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED.
Anyone could upload it again??
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Bro do u have flash file stv100-3 blackberry

patarkpoil said:
Bro do u have flash file stv100-3 blackberry
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I will upload it tomorrow. I think it is STV100-4.

patarkpoil said:
Bro do u have flash file stv100-3 blackberry
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Tested firmware file:
BlackBerry_Priv_STV100-4_QC8992_AAW068_270318_CMD.zip
I hope it will help you.

LG G4 international UPDATE

Guys i just recieved new update for my G4 international after 6 months ... So far its good and i notice that phone generates less heat .. It is v20g and July patch
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Same for me

Has anyone tried installing over root and xposed?
I guess I'll try it and report back.
Update: Doesn't work with root.
http://i.imgur.com/prap3EG.png

Same here. Romanian version.
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk

English screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/boZhseN.png

I am still waiting...

For me nothig yet.

Supertras said:
I am still waiting...
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You could have always got the official v20d marshmallow that was posted on XDA.

htr5 said:
You could have always got the official v20d marshmallow that was posted on XDA.
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I know but I didn't had the time and the necessary resources to do it . I was also a Little afraid for the bootloop problem.

Supertras said:
I know but I didn't had the time and the necessary resources to do it . I was also a Little afraid for the bootloop problem.
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Not sure if you know about it, but your phone is basically showpiece from showrooms or shops, that's the X in your version number. This kind of phones are not intended to be sold for customers.
You will never got more updates as you already have, so your only option is to flash it manually.
Bootloop problem is not dependant on software version. It doesn't matter if you have 5.1 or 6.0.

src151 said:
Not sure if you know about it, but your phone is basically showpiece from showrooms or shops, that's the X in your version number. This kind of phones are not intended to be sold for customers.
You will never got more updates as you already have, so your only option is to flash it manually.
Bootloop problem is not dependant on software version. It doesn't matter if you have 5.1 or 6.0.
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Do you have an accurate source to backup your wild claims?
My EU (UK) H815 v20d-EUR-XX is currently downloading the update.
No need for a manual flash and my device certainly was not a store demo model.

Hello,
My G4 is unlocked and ROOTED and the update is available and in downloading atm.
There are something I should to know about the fact that my smartphone ROOTED evening before applying the update?
Could this affect my G4?
Thank you! =D

Supertras said:
I know but I didn't had the time and the necessary resources to do it . I was also a Little afraid for the bootloop problem.
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OllieD said:
Do you have an accurate source to backup your wild claims?
My EU (UK) H815 v20d-EUR-XX is currently downloading the update.
No need for a manual flash and my device certainly was not a store demo model.
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Sure,
We are not talking about the same thing.
Look again, and maybe twice at his version number: It's is VX10c-EUR-XX
I'm not talking about XX, but about the first "X"... see?
Sure, your device is the same as mine v20d-EUR-XX which is a retail model, but this is not the case for VX10C-EUR-XX which is unfortunately a demo model

Ok, finally, it seems that I can't update automatically with a G4 ROOTED.
When I launch the update this message pop "phone restarting"
Then boot directly on TWRP... (>_<)
So obviously I can't execute this update automatically... :'(

Sylar37 said:
Ok, finally, it seems that I can't update automatically with a G4 ROOTED.
When I launch the update this message pop "phone restarting"
Then boot directly on TWRP... (>_<)
So obviously I can't execute this update automatically... :'(
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Off you can't. You have another recovery. Use LG UP and flash it. Easier can't be. Note you will lose root and the recovery.

Riardon said:
Off you can't. You have another recovery. Use LG UP and flash it. Easier can't be. Note you will lose root and the recovery.
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OK but where can I drop the .kdz file?
I searched on http://devtester.ro/projects/lg-firmwares/country.php?country=France#
But even if the last update is was today I can't find the firmware h81520(x_00)... =/
Thank you for your help. =)

OllieD said:
Do you have an accurate source to backup your wild claims?
My EU (UK) H815 v20d-EUR-XX is currently downloading the update.
No need for a manual flash and my device certainly was not a store demo model.
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Me too same model. I don't know what they're talking about. Store models can't even make calls and this deters people from trying to steal them.
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Sylar37 said:
Ok, finally, it seems that I can't update automatically with a G4 ROOTED.
When I launch the update this message pop "phone restarting"
Then boot directly on TWRP... (>_<)
So obviously I can't execute this update automatically... :'(
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Same. Luckily, they seem to have deleted the update so you need to redownload. At least we don't have 500MB lurking somewhere.

Sylar37 said:
Ok, finally, it seems that I can't update automatically with a G4 ROOTED.
When I launch the update this message pop "phone restarting"
Then boot directly on TWRP... (>_<)
So obviously I can't execute this update automatically... :'(
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Sylar37 said:
OK but where can I drop the .kdz file?
I searched on http://devtester.ro/projects/lg-firmwares/country.php?country=France#
But even if the last update is was today I can't find the firmware h81520(x_00)... =/
Thank you for your help. =)
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Go to thread about the Portugal update and download the KDZ from there. Any link from that thread is the international H815 update. Don't worry about countries and shenanigans is the same firmware for all. V20g-EUR-XX. Install LG UP on your PC. First the DLL then the program. Place the KDZ in your LG UP install directory (Crogram Files (x86)/LG Electronics/LGUP/model/8994). Put your phone in download mode. (With phone turned off press Volume UP and with it press plug in the USB cable). Click refurbished option for a complete wipe and clean flash. Before all this make a backup. You can also select upgrade option to avoid wipe but I always recommend a clean flash. Read the according threads in XDA for further information if you need.

It seems the h818p will not be updated(yet)?

@src151 thanks for the info. I didn't knew that demo phones can have the GSM module. At least I got it at a very good price
I will upgrade manually then.

Can someone send me in the right direction - G930V --> G930U?

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I have tried multiple zips to try to get the U software on my phone but always ends up not booting. It will show galaxy S7 and then boot straight back into recovery.
Can someone please provide a link to the exact download files I need. Sorry to start a thread over this. I'm just having a hard time finding the correct files. Thanks in advanced.

Anyone?

It should be as (simple) as..
Rooting your phone -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039 (this won't trip KNOX)
Downloading the proper firmware from SamMobile -> https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G930U/
Flash the firmware via odin (you can use the same method found here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3335065)
Profit
I just did this recently to switch from SM-G930R4 to SM-G930V
Note, you will lose all data on the phone if you try this.

James.Markham0757 said:
I have tried multiple zips to try to get the U software on my phone but always ends up not booting. It will show galaxy S7 and then boot straight back into recovery.
Can someone please provide a link to the exact download files I need. Sorry to start a thread over this. I'm just having a hard time finding the correct files. Thanks in advanced.
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Go to Updato.com and get the newest SM-930U firmware from January and flash via Odin. The 930U firmware you flash must have a bootloader the as or newer than your current firmware or it will not boot. You do not have to root to update via Odin.

nrage23 said:
Go to Updato.com and get the newest SM-930U firmware from January and flash via Odin. The 930U firmware you flash must have a bootloader the as or newer than your current firmware or it will not boot. You do not have to root to update via Odin.
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Thanks. I actually already got this done. The problem is I was using the CSC HOME file instead of the Other one. Thank for the reply tho! Maybe it will help someone else!

Just curious what the benefits of converting your Verizon phone to the U version is?

scadilla said:
Just curious what the benefits of converting your Verizon phone to the U version is?
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Less boat , no Verizon boot animation, and my favorite the spam dialer Verizon thought was a good idea to remove. I like to think of the U as pure Samsung vs the Verizon gimped software.

JediDru said:
Less boat , no Verizon boot animation, and my favorite the spam dialer Verizon thought was a good idea to remove. I like to think of the U as pure Samsung vs the Verizon gimped software.
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Is the bootloader unlocked? Is there any down side? LTE performance etc? Can this still be done if I loaded the Nougat beta on my G930V? Thanks in advance.

nrage23 said:
Go to Updato.com and get the newest SM-930U firmware from January and flash via Odin. The 930U firmware you flash must have a bootloader the as or newer than your current firmware or it will not boot. You do not have to root to update via Odin.
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JediDru said:
Less boat , no Verizon boot animation, and my favorite the spam dialer Verizon thought was a good idea to remove. I like to think of the U as pure Samsung vs the Verizon gimped software.
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Also it unlocks the LTE bands Verizon has Disabled. And Disables the Hotspot Lock.
Yes jedi the built in Caller ID is deffinitly cool.

scadilla said:
Is the bootloader unlocked? Is there any down side? LTE performance etc? Can this still be done if I loaded the Nougat beta on my G930V? Thanks in advance.
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Bootloader is locked because it is a snapdragon variant. Only downside is can think is you would have to pay your bill in store or on a PC. Lte seems the same. Yes if nougat is on. You just load up the most recent U firmware and flash over nougat in odin.

Binary Assault said:
It should be as (simple) as..
Rooting your phone -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039 (this won't trip KNOX)
Downloading the proper firmware from SamMobile -> https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G930U/
Flash the firmware via odin (you can use the same method found here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3335065)
Profit
I just did this recently to switch from SM-G930R4 to SM-G930V
Note, you will lose all data on the phone if you try this.
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it shoudl be simple...but it failed for me in one of my two phones. now it keeps going to recovery (downloading the original firmware to reflash it). the one that worked was a SMG930VZDA (made in vietnam) while the one that didn't is a SMG930VZKA (made in korea). I hadn't updated either one from the original firmware, but not sure what firmware they came with....
so if it works, it's great, but if it fails...
I used the instructions and file in
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/help/help-to-flash-930u-930v-t3432668
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scadilla said:
Just curious what the benefits of converting your Verizon phone to the U version is?
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lets you use in tmobile wih wifi calling, volte, etc. it's very useful

JediDru said:
Bootloader is locked because it is a snapdragon variant. Only downside is can think is you would have to pay your bill in store or on a PC. Lte seems the same. Yes if nougat is on. You just load up the most recent U firmware and flash over nougat in odin.
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You can still use the My Verizon app to pay, if you want to. You do lose Verizon's native VVM app, but there are workarounds to use Voice or another third-party VVM app (I personally use YouMail).

raduque said:
You can still use the My Verizon app to pay, if you want to. You do lose Verizon's native VVM app, but there are workarounds to use Voice or another third-party VVM app (I personally use YouMail).
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Hey your right! One less hassle.

Hi everyone,
I recently purchased a new g930r4 (US Cellular) because my last samsung got stolen. Anyway, the first time I turned on the phone, I started having multiple issues (kept rebooting, unable to recognize headset, kept freezing). Then I decided to change it to the g930U firmware and I noticed a HUGE difference. I totally recommend this to anybody that has same problems I mentioned. Thanks to all the information from this post, I was able to successfully flash the firmware. Thank you all for the support! I hope this helps someone out there whos still got some doubts.

Hello, I have the SM-G930V Snapdragon variant in the US and I would really like to root it to get a custom ROM. If you wouldn't mind, I'd appreciate a reply (if you have one) to this thread I made on the topic: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/help/questions-bootloader-rooting-custom-t3721109

Android 11 decreased my SOT by close to 2 or 2.5 hours. Wanting to flash back to Android 10 (HELP)

So I just bought a used Galaxy s10 Plus on eBay. I was getting amazing battery life and great SOT but I was forced to download Android 11 by force update and now my SOT has gone down almost 2.5 hours from when it was previously running on Android 10. I despise having to deal with these issues even though its a used phone. On the SamMobile website I found the correct PDA G975U1UES5GUD1 but I can't find the CSC code on my phone and I am afraid I will flash the wrong firmware and damage the phone.
How can I Find the CSC code on my phone? The device is been used on Verizon prepaid via Red Pocket Mobile and its Factory GSM and CDMA unlocked. I would really appreciate any help I can get with this.
Thank you so much in advance.

Hello there, you are talking about the consumer software customization code right?

Keno_I said:
Hello there, you are talking about the consumer software customization code right?
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I believe that is what is called. I am looking for this (Circled in Red) I am new to all the terminology but I have flashed my Old Galaxy s7 several years ago via Odin and Windows and had no issues. Thank you
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If you are you can find it by dialing *#1234# on the dial app. But i think it is VZW since you've said the carrier is Verizon.

Keno_I said:
If you are you can find it by dialing *#1234# on the dial app. But i think it is VZW since you've said the carrier is Verizon.
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I saw that before online but it didn't work. I just want to be sure I download the correct Firmware from the Sam Mobile website

Can you screenshot the service provider sw ver in about phone

Download Samsung Galaxy S10+ SM-G975U1 VZW USA (Verizon) firmware
All Samsung firmwares for Galaxy S10+ in USA (Verizon) with model code SM-G975U1. We offer free and fast download options. Check them out now.
www.sammobile.com
Seems like this is it since your carrier is Verizon. You are residing in the US, right?

EpicSurvivor said:
So I just bought a used Galaxy s10 Plus on eBay. I was getting amazing battery life and great SOT but I was forced to download Android 11 by force update and now my SOT has gone down almost 2.5 hours from when it was previously running on Android 10. I despise having to deal with these issues even though its a used phone. On the SamMobile website I found the correct PDA G975U1UES5GUD1 but I can't find the CSC code on my phone and I am afraid I will flash the wrong firmware and damage the phone.
How can I Find the CSC code on my phone? The device is been used on Verizon prepaid via Red Pocket Mobile and its Factory GSM and CDMA unlocked. I would really appreciate any help I can get with this.
Thank you so much in advance.
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You won't damage your phone if they mismatch, probably only carrier settings would break

But the link I gave according to that you are having Verizon as the carrier and you are living in the US when you got force OTA update then it’ll match.

That's if you can go back.
Doesn't 11 update the boot loader version too?

Well yeah now that you mention it probably.

Hmm, but there should be a way of degrading the software even so.

blackhawk said:
That's if you can go back.
Doesn't 11 update the boot loader version too?
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If he uses Odin he can downgrade fine enough,
Unfortunately, I think he'll lose his data though.
I haven't downgraded from One UI 3.0 before since I only got a A21s.

Keno_I said:
If he uses Odin he can downgrade fine enough,
Unfortunately, I think he'll lose his data though.
I haven't downgraded from One UI 3.0 before since I only got a A21s.
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I'm still running Pie. It's what I've been seeing here about the 11 update updating the boot loader too. Maybe that's OTA upgrades only.
Not a concern of mine though.
Data loss is a given... at least be prepared for it.

Yeah, I agree since I'm still running 10 Idk really about bootloader changes from 10-11.
But if that's the case then Its probably impossible to downgrade without getting a bricked phone.

Doublecheck the bootloader version code of both versions of android so you don't brick your phone.

This is starting to sound too risky I do appreciate everyones help on this post honestly but at this point I am not going to risk messing up a $330 phone. But thank you all for making things clear.

EpicSurvivor said:
This is starting to sound too risky I do appreciate everyones help on this post honestly but at this point I am not going to risk messing up a $330 phone. But thank you all for making things clear.
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Well, you can wait for the fix then. Maybe Samsung will release a fix to solve that issue

Keno_I said:
Well, you can wait for the fix then. Maybe Samsung will release a fix to solve that issue
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Yeah hopefully thank you for your help tho. Appreciate it.

No problem, but if the kernel hasn't changed the ROM can be downgraded. If it has you can just take it to Samsung and ask them to downgrade for you.
My friend did that.