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[Q] Which software version?

Hi everyone. The more i read i'm even more confused.
I bought used phone from China. It is Samsung S4 Sprint SPH-L720T.
It is unlocked ( i suppose because i dont use sprint sim - i am from Serbia/Europa) and it's rooted.
When i go to Settings/More/AboutAbout Device it says:
Model number: GT-I9500
Baseband Version: I9500XXUFNE4
Build Number: DONGCHAO.527
From Phone Info app:
General info:
Phone model: GT-I9500
Device type: jflterefreshspr
Product name: jfltezc
CSC info:
Everything is CHN except CSC Country: USA and Product code: Not active
Firmware info:
Bootloader and baseband version: L720TVPUBNC6
PDA Version: I9500XXUFNE4
CSC version: L720TSPTBNC6
OS info:
Build number: KOT49H.I9500XXUFNE4(I9500XXUFNE4)
Now which sofware do i have on my phone?
And because this is probably chinese version and not come with google play service preinstall, i want to flash some other rom (international, indian).
I take a little research but i dont know which to choose:
1. http://nasirtech.blogspot.com/2014/04/l720tvpubnc6-android-442-kitkat.html (http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/28778/L720TVPUBNC6_L720TSPTBNC6_SPR.zip)
2. http://nasirtech.blogspot.com/2014/05/i9500xxufne4-android-442-kitkat.html (http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/31745/I9500XXUFNE4_I9500ODDFNE1_INU.zip)
3. http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/update-galaxy-s4-android-4-4-2-i9500xxugng3-stock-firmware-1457975 (http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/32545/I9500XXUGNG3_I9500SERGNG3_SER.zip)
By the way this is my first Samsung phone, and i'm not android expert
PS: I dont know how i have PDA Version: I9500XXUFNE4, when it has to be for Exynos phones.

Any suggestion?
For which device i have to download stock rom (I9500 or I9505)?

raxy80 said:
Any suggestion?
For which device i have to download stock rom (I9500 or I9505)?
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apologies for invoking such a old thread but its still better than creating a new thread. Did you found any luck in flashing a another firmware ? my friend also recently bought a GT-19500 device with the same firmware (DONGCHAO).
He now wants to re-install a another firmware.

This is not the I9500 forum. This forum is for the Sprint S4, go to the correct forum to find the correct information.
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[HELP]Which Firmware Should i flash of my Note3 N9005????

I brought my Note3 N9005 from online so i don't know which country firmware is for mine.
im non-rooted user and my phone's android version is 4.4.2 kikat.
My AP: N9005DXUFNG2
CP: N9005DXUFNG1
CSC: N9005OLCFNG1
i have two question for know:
1. Which country Kitkat/lollipop firmware should i flash?
2.How can i understand that?

SM-N9005 all roms other than Hong Kong version.

flash anything that's for N9005

Look here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/
The ng1 part of the information says Australia.

1. Install this APP and look for CSC CODE tab.
2. Go HERE and look the CSC of your phone model.
3. Download and flash it via ODIN
* Your device looks like more of Singapore. But check it anyway how I told you before.

Thanks

after flash xposed.SDK21.zip file mobile is not gooing to boot again stuck at samsung logo only. kindly help me out

So u mean any country of stock rom i can flash??

u have do some work
but why?

thanks

may be not

why u flashed that zip?
anyway,
1st goto recovery mode then give ur wipe data/factory reset.
if it doesn't work then restore ur stock rom from backup if u have.
2nd flash stock rom by odin

http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4673855Joku1981
i follow ur suggestion and i found my actual firmware which is actually i need.
Yes ur right.My phone's firmware is Singapore.I got those information through my phone.....Just now im confusion which country code firmware actually i have to flash??
MM1 or SIN or STH or XSP ?????
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This photo

XSP coz it's your active CSC Code.

Thanks a lot bro

XSP

Finally i flash lollipop rom of N9005 successfully without any problem.
Thanks a lot.

Confused !

Hi everyone. The more i read i'm even more confused.
I bought used phone from China. It is Samsung S4 Sprint SPH-L720T.*
It is unlocked ( i suppose because i dont use sprint sim - i am from Serbia/Europa) and it's rooted.
When i go to*Settings/More/AboutAbout Device*it says:
Model number: GT-I9500
Baseband Version: I9500XXUFNE4
Build Number: DONGCHAO.527
From*Phone Info*app:
General info:
Phone model: GT-I9500
Device type: jflterefreshspr
Product name: jfltezc
CSC info:
Everything is CHN except CSC Country: USA and Product code: Not active
Firmware info:
Bootloader and baseband version: L720TVPUBNC6
PDA Version: I9500XXUFNE4
CSC version: L720TSPTBNC6
OS info:
Build number: KOT49H.I9500XXUFNE4(I9500XXUFNE4)
PS: I dont know how i have PDA Version: I9500XXUFNE4, when it has to be for Exynos phones.

osama shaikh said:
Hi everyone. The more i read i'm even more confused.
I bought used phone from China. It is Samsung S4 Sprint SPH-L720T.*
It is unlocked ( i suppose because i dont use sprint sim - i am from Serbia/Europa) and it's rooted.
When i go to*Settings/More/AboutAbout Device*it says:
Model number: GT-I9500
Baseband Version: I9500XXUFNE4
Build Number: DONGCHAO.527
From*Phone Info*app:
General info:
Phone model: GT-I9500
Device type: jflterefreshspr
Product name: jfltezc
CSC info:
Everything is CHN except CSC Country: USA and Product code: Not active
Firmware info:
Bootloader and baseband version: L720TVPUBNC6
PDA Version: I9500XXUFNE4
CSC version: L720TSPTBNC6
OS info:
Build number: KOT49H.I9500XXUFNE4(I9500XXUFNE4)
PS: I dont know how i have PDA Version: I9500XXUFNE4, when it has to be for Exynos phones.
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Did you flash a ROM for the international S4?
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How to change country firmware on SM-G935F?

So I've bought an international S7 Edge and I'm aware that it's not from my country (Australia). It's of northern Africa / Middle Eastern origin, but it was new, and unlocked, so whatever I figure it should be the exact same in whatever region, just the firmware will be different.
I'd like to change the firmware to my own country so I can use a couple of things like Samsung Pay.
My current system is:
AP: G935FXXS1APG3 - PDA
CP: G935FXXU1APEQ - PHONE / MODEM
CSC: G935FOJV1APF1 - CSC
Model: SM-G935F
I've had a look at this thread detailing stock firmware installs.
That seems pretty straightforward, and I've looked up the firmware on this site: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/
(Is that site safe and acceptable for firmware?)
Is there anything else I need to do to swap from the north africa firmware to the australian firmware? Which seems to be PDA: G935FXXU1APF2
Do I just run odin and all my data and apps remain? Do I need to mess with modems or is that all included in the download link for the firmware?

One extra thing, with the stock firmware I just downloaded, I have the following files:
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Why are there 2 CSC files? What's the difference between HOME_CSC and just plain old CSC?

If you were, as in this case, on a XSA firmware and use the home_csc file instead of the csc file, your device would not be reset. If you change your csc and/or use the csc file included in the firmware package your device will be reset. In your case the device would be reset no matter what, as you want to change your csc.

RustyShackleford1950 said:
So I've bought an international S7 Edge and I'm aware that it's not from my country (Australia). It's of northern Africa / Middle Eastern origin, but it was new, and unlocked, so whatever I figure it should be the exact same in whatever region, just the firmware will be different.
I'd like to change the firmware to my own country so I can use a couple of things like Samsung Pay.
My current system is:
AP: G935FXXS1APG3 - PDA
CP: G935FXXU1APEQ - PHONE / MODEM
CSC: G935FOJV1APF1 - CSC
Model: SM-G935F
I've had a look at this thread detailing stock firmware installs.
That seems pretty straightforward, and I've looked up the firmware on this site: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/
(Is that site safe and acceptable for firmware?)
Is there anything else I need to do to swap from the north africa firmware to the australian firmware? Which seems to be PDA: G935FXXU1APF2
Do I just run odin and all my data and apps remain? Do I need to mess with modems or is that all included in the download link for the firmware?
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Guidance is on sammobile: http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30800
http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29918
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SK3IMprKVQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8AZyalTf5Y

How to get android 7 now - uses uk firmware to update - with samfirm

Hi Guys,
I´d like to tell you how I got the Android 7 Update / Android 7 Firmware on my S7 here in Germany.
Steps:
1) Backup your Device and save important data
2) Download SamFirm to get a fast Download-Link for the Firmware needed.
3) In SamFirm use: Model: SM-G930F; Region: BTU
Pic:
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4) Download the latest Firmware and flash it with Odin
5) Now update via OTA to the new Android 7 Update!

Does this change Knox status (will i lose warranty)? I'm currently on NEE firmware and would love to get N asap.

Valistaja said:
Does this change Knox status (will i lose warranty)? I'm currently on NEE firmware and would love to get N asap.
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No, flashing stock doesn't affect KNOX
This method is already being discussed in the main N thread too

Valistaja said:
Does this change Knox status (will i lose warranty)? I'm currently on NEE firmware and would love to get N asap.
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No. I still got my warranty.

*Detection* said:
No, flashing stock doesn't affect KNOX
This method is already being discussed in the main N thread too
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Does it wipe my data ? I have RO(MANIA) CSC. Will it work?

Did not worked for me. Still on my Home CSC ... I flashed CSC not home_CSC

It's the same for me. SmartSwitch shows a DBT version although I flashed the CSC from SamFirm.
When I take a look at the CSC on the phone with *#1234# I can see the OXA CSC. I think that's wrong...?
What's wrong? Can u please help me?

Several people from different regions reported this guide and firmware works for them: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/download-galaxy-s7-edge-nougat-ota-update/
I am currently still downloading

If you're coming from DBT, you have to flash TPL/PRT/PLS before BTU!!! After this, it will work...

I am on BTU firmware but is rooted and modified. Can i flash this without loosing data? My status will be official after flashing it without loosing data?

This is my version. Can I get 7?

MultiF95 said:
No. I still got my warranty.
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how do you know ? Samsung told you ?

Samsung released the Full package of android 7 DPLT UK BTU for S7, You can flash it through ODIN:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/120140/G930FXXU1DPLT_G930FOXA1DPLT_BTU/

Please use the dedicated Nougat thread. All this info is in there. Thanks.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-s7-nougat-final-ota-t3532213