My phone's csc region code is MTZ (Zambia), and I am planning to flash a Mexico unbranded firmware. Is this possible?
I had an S7 edge (tmobile) from the US before, ,and I have never experience call drop before. Ever since I got the international S7 Edge, I got a lot of call drops...is this normal? is the firmware to blame for? if so, should I install a different firmware from other region?
I think you have to flash your csc region code together with your choice unbranded firmware without the csc
Geoz said:
I think you have to flash your csc region code together with your choice unbranded firmware without the csc
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If I change my CSC (with root), then I can flash my targeted regional firmware right?
hungdinh1 said:
If I change my CSC (with root), then I can flash my targeted regional firmware right?
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When you extract your firmware you replace the csc with your original one and flash all the files with Odin. Warning your device will be wiped
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When you extract your firmware you replace the csc with your original one and flash all the files with Odin. Warning your device will be wiped
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Sorry, I'm still new to the flashing stuff but the CSC file is the same for all firmware from the same region right?
hungdinh1 said:
Sorry, I'm still new to the flashing stuff but the CSC file is the same for all firmware from the same region right?
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OK, if you have the original firmware/rom for your device just extract with 7-zip if not download that and also download the newest one and extract that as well. You'll find five files just replace the csc from the original firmware/rom and import all four files into odin except Home_CSC and as I said before this will wipe all your data so backup your important files before flashing.
Geoz said:
OK, if you have the original firmware/rom for your device just extract with 7-zip if not download that and also download the newest one and extract that as well. You'll find five files just replace the csc from the original firmware/rom and import all four files into odin except Home_CSC and as I said before this will wipe all your data so backup your important files before flashing.
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Thank you so much for your straightforward and clear instructions. I've been looking around the forum and the people's explanation gets too technical for me at some point. Haha
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Dear all,
I just noticed that the OTA ICS 4.0.4. for my country is released on Sammobile for my P7510. I downloaded the file, but don't know what to do with it, or how to install it. At this moment I run the XEU release and I am very pleased, but for warranty reasons, one likes to go back to a version of the country where the device is bought.
So my question is what to do with this binary? Hope you guys know. Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Dead Silence
When you say binary, do you mean the tar.md5 file, if so just flash it via Odin and you'll be running your country's ROM, plus your CSC should return back to what ever it was before you changed it to XEU.
If it doesn't change the CSC, use mobile Odin to flash the cache partition only. That should add the CSC back on to the device but you may still need a CSC changer from the market to actually get it to the original.
Swyped from my finger to your face, on my Samsung Galaxy Note.
RavenY2K3 said:
When you say binary, do you mean the tar.md5 file, if so just flash it via Odin and you'll be running your country's ROM, plus your CSC should return back to what ever it was before you changed it to XEU.
If it doesn't change the CSC, use mobile Odin to flash the cache partition only. That should add the CSC back on to the device but you may still need a CSC changer from the market to actually get it to the original.
Swyped from my finger to your face, on my Samsung Galaxy Note.
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Thanks for response. I do not mean the tar.md5 file, that one I can deal with ODIN and stuff. I mean a file with file extension .bin, download via Sammobile in firmware section over there. Direct link: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/171858862/2649dfb/GT-P7510_PHN_249719138.bin.html
How to flash the firmware (5 files in archive) to your s7edge?
AP, CP & BL I understand, but the 2 CSC-files...?
CSC -> there's a PIT inside and will wipe your device
HOME_CSC -> the data should stay on your device
Today I tried to update with HOME_CSC, everything was OK, but at the end Odin 3.10.7 FROZE at "meta-data" (this folder is in the HOME_CSC file): nothing happened anymore and I had to pull the cable
Smart Switch didn't recognize my S7edge anymore for the "Emergency Firmware Repair"!
Luckely, Odin did recognize my device and could install the firmware with the "normal" CSC-file and afterwards my device was reset...
I hope someone has a solution on this, because I don't want to install everytime again and again...
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same happened to me. I have the same question...
cristy78 said:
+1
same happened to me. I have the same question...
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How did you get your device working again?
henklbr said:
How did you get your device working again?
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Well, the flash went just fine. No problems except the device reset at factory settings. As brand new one....
But of course I would like to know how to flash without resetting the device.
I had the same problem yesterday when used Home_CSC... flashed again with normal CSC and went back to normal with a formated user data
We really need a solution to that... What would happen if we skipped the CSC file when flashing thru ODIN?
Flashing with CSC and not home_CSC will also reset your CSC.
Eg: I was on VODAFONE Romania and flashed stock unbranded using CSC. The result was I lost my ROM (from Romania) CSC, and defaulted to XEO from the multi CSC.
In this situation you cannot go back to your original CSC even after flashing using Smart Switch.
Rooting is the only option then and that will trip Knox.
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anybody figured this out?
Just had the same problem flashing with HOME_CSC it got stuck in ODIN and had to pull the cable.
Had to turn off phone and boot again in download mode to flash again with a straight CSC.
insaned said:
Just had the same problem flashing with HOME_CSC it got stuck in ODIN and had to pull the cable.
Had to turn off phone and boot again in download mode to flash again with a straight CSC.
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Have a look at this thread:
OFFICIAL STOCK Firmware-update (Odin) thread Samsung GALAXY S7Edge SM-G935F
henklbr said:
Have a look at this thread:
OFFICIAL STOCK Firmware-update (Odin) thread Samsung GALAXY S7Edge SM-G935F
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Thanks for the heads up. good job
What is the benefit of flashing Home_CSC instead of just CSC?
BCSC said:
What is the benefit of flashing Home_CSC instead of just CSC?
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+1 for that question...
If some can clear us out whats inside of both files and diffrences it would be great ...
V_B said:
+1 for that question...
If some can clear us out whats inside of both files and diffrences it would be great ...
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CSC contains an instruction that allow Odin to wipe the DATA
Code:
--update_package=CACHE:recovery/sec_csc.zip
--carry_out=csc_factory
--wipe_data
HOME_CSC contains instruction only to allow wipe of cache BUT the original HOME_CSC can cause Odin to freeze at the end of the flashing process.
Code:
--update_package=CACHE:recovery/sec_csc.zip
--carry_out=csc_home
--wipe_cache
That's why you need to modify the HOME_CSC using the CYGWIN tool.
Just dont flash the home csc. I never did it. Everything work greats.
mercifool said:
Just dont flash the home csc. I never did it. Everything work greats.
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HOME_CSC is supported on Odin version 3.11 or later. It's okay to flash it now.
Sorry to revive this thread but when a downgrade is done from Nougat back to Marshmallow a factory reset via recovery must be required if flashing HOME_CSC. Otherwise just use normal CSC on downgrade.
thank you
Samsung S6 Active G890A
Hello,
Where do I find a HOME_CSC file for Samsung S6 Active SM-G890A device?
Hi,
If my country region's firmware PDA & CSC number matches another region's PDA & CSC, it it safe to flash that firmware from the other region?
XFA and XSG have same PDA & CSC numbers for instance?
What is the use of the other .tar files in the firmware downloads?
Puffin617 said:
Hi,
If my country region's firmware PDA & CSC number matches another region's PDA & CSC, it it safe to flash that firmware from the other region?
XFA and XSG have same PDA & CSC numbers for instance?
What is the use of the other .tar files in the firmware downloads?
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You only have to modify the HOME_CSC and everything will stay the same. Follow the instructions on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3335065
Geoz said:
You only have to modify the HOME_CSC and everything will stay the same. Follow the instructions on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3335065
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Thanks for the reply, but I don't get what that post is about... Please explain...
From what I gather, I always have to flash ALL the .tar files and not only the AP. Most threads tell you to only flash the AP .tar...
PS: My country's firmware (XFA) is still on G935FXXU1APB4 but the one I want to flash is G935FXXU1APD1 (XSG)...
What is the difference between the CSC and the HOME_CSC .tar files? Which ones do I flash with Odin? Please help....
Puffin617 said:
Thanks for the reply, but I don't get what that post is about... Please explain...
From what I gather, I always have to flash ALL the .tar files and not only the AP. Most threads tell you to only flash the AP .tar...
PS: My country's firmware (XFA) is still on G935FXXU1APB4 but the one I want to flash is G935FXXU1APD1 (XSG)...
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If you have only one big .tar file combined, you normally use AP to flash but on s7/s7 edge most stock ROMS come with multiple files you then have to flash all as explain on the thread instructions
Note: If your HOME_CSC is not listed use Cygwin to modify as in the thread
Geoz said:
If you have only one big .tar file combined, you normally use AP to flash but on s7/s7 edge most stock ROMS come with multiple files you then have to flash all as explain on the thread instructions
Note: If your HOME_CSC is not listed use Cygwin to modify as in the thread
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Why can't I just flash the HOME_CSC that come with my own region's .tar file pack? What does CYGWIN do to it? What about the HOME_CSC that come with the other region's .tar? Do I just disregards it completely?
Puffin617 said:
Why can't I just flash the HOME_CSC that come with my own region's .tar file pack? What does CYGWIN do to it? What about the HOME_CSC that came with the other region's .tar? Do I just disregards it completely?
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You can flash your HOME_CSC that come with my own region but it will wipe all data and you have to start all over. Cygwin is Linux-like environment for Windows operating systems and what it does in this case is used to modify HOME_CSC so as to keep all your data intact after flashing. Read the instruction very carefully before proceeding.
Geoz said:
You can flash your HOME_CSC that come with my own region but it will wipe all data and you have to start all over. Cygwin is Linux-like environment for Windows operating systems and what it does in this case is used to modify HOME_CSC so as to keep all your data intact after flashing. Read the instruction very carefully before proceeding.
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Thanks. I prefer doing full wipes when flashing ROMs. So CYGWIN is unnecessary for me. I DO STILL need to flash my own HOME_CSC with the other ROM right? What will happen if I flash the other ROM's HOME_CSC?
Puffin617 said:
Thanks. I prefer doing full wipes when flashing ROMs. So CYGWIN is unnecessary for me. I DO STILL need to flash my own HOME_CSC with the other ROM right? What will happen if I flash the other ROM's HOME_CSC?
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Ok then I think you can use your region's HOME_CSC or if you don't care about changing your csc just flash the current rom after download.
Puffin617 said:
Thanks. I prefer doing full wipes when flashing ROMs. So CYGWIN is unnecessary for me. I DO STILL need to flash my own HOME_CSC with the other ROM right? What will happen if I flash the other ROM's HOME_CSC?
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Nothing will happen , I just flashed the German PD1 with German csc to get faster updates. "my original csc was for ksa"
Geoz said:
Ok then I think you can use your region's HOME_CSC or if you don't care about changing your csc just flash the current rom after download.
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Thanks. What is the CSC by the way? I see there is a CSC and a HOME_CSC .tar file?
Puffin617 said:
Thanks. What is the CSC by the way? I see there is a CSC and a HOME_CSC .tar file?
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CSC is sales code for your region, you can check your ROM CSC by dialling *#1234# or use Phone INFO from playstore for your device info detailing
Hi everyone. I am having battery drain issues after i installed the September security update. I want to reinstall the firmware on smart switch by connecting to PC.
The last time i tried it through emergency software recovery in fownload mode, I almost bricked my phone. Can i reinstall using device initialization option? Which one would be better?
Thanks in advance.
Chirag22ster said:
Hi everyone. I am having battery drain issues after i installed the September security update. I want to reinstall the firmware on smart switch by connecting to PC.
The last time i tried it through emergency software recovery in fownload mode, I almost bricked my phone. Can i reinstall using device initialization option? Which one would be better?
Thanks in advance.
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Why not using odin instead?
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Why not using odin instead?
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Thank you.
Tried it when i had bricked my phone. Want successful. Went through most of the tutoriala but didnt succeed. Would love to flash APC8 if I am able to use Odin.
Chirag22ster said:
Thank you.
Tried it when i had bricked my phone. Want successful. Went through most of the tutoriala but didnt succeed. Would love to flash APC8 if I am able to use Odin.
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When you brick your device it has nothing to do with Odin (use the latest version)
Make sure you install the right firmware for your device
Import the appropriate files to Odin exactly where they supposed to be
You'll have five files when unpacked downloaded package
Installing CSC will wipe your device, to avoid that you have to install HOME_CSC instead
You may also need to set a password for a secure startup as it may ask
Geoz said:
When you brick your device it has nothing to do with Odin (use the latest version)
Make sure you install the right firmware for your device
Import the appropriate files to Odin exactly where they supposed to be
You'll have five files when unpacked downloaded package
Installing CSC will wipe your device, to avoid that you have to install HOME_CSC instead
You may also need to set a password for a secure startup as it may ask
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Thanks again. My model no is 935 FD. APC8 is available for model 935F. Can i flash it for 935 FD model?
Chirag22ster said:
Thanks again. My model no is 935 FD. APC8 is available for model 935F. Can i flash it for 935 FD model?
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Yes I think but I have the F model so I never tried that, Do so search on Google
Geoz said:
When you brick your device it has nothing to do with Odin (use the latest version)
Make sure you install the right firmware for your device
Import the appropriate files to Odin exactly where they supposed to be
You'll have five files when unpacked downloaded package
Installing CSC will wipe your device, to avoid that you have to install HOME_CSC instead
You may also need to set a password for a secure startup as it may ask
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Hey again, @Geoz
I have two questions:
1. I can't get FOTA on my S7E, I think because the CSC file. Can I really flash the "HOME" one and not wipe data?
2. If I want to flash another Stock ROM, I must set secure startup? And if I forget, there is any solution?
LironImaN said:
Hey again, @Geoz
I have two questions:
1. I can't get FOTA on my S7E, I think because the CSC file. Can I really flash the "HOME" one and not wipe data?
2. If I want to flash another Stock ROM, I must set secure startup? And if I forget, there is any solution?
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If you want to flash different stock firmware other than your region, flash the three (BL, AP, CP ) and use your original HOME_CSC (you are aware that you have to start all over), installing your region stock firmware with HOME_CSC will not wipe your device.
If you forget password use (default_password) without the brackets but it's important to set it before and use it only if you forget
Geoz said:
If you want to flash different stock firmware other than your region, flash the three (BL, AP, CP ) and use your original HOME_CSC (you are aware that you have to start all over), installing your region stock firmware with HOME_CSC will not wipe your device.
If you forget password use (default_password) without the brackets but it's important to set it before and use it only if you forget
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But if I will flash other region FW and my own country CSC, I won't be able to get FOTA. As far as I know, The FW and the CSC has to match to get updates.
About password for secure startup, I mean, is it really necessary to set it before flashing new ROM? I must set it up?
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But if I will flash other region FW and my own country CSC, I won't be able to get FOTA. As far as I know, The FW and the CSC has to match to get updates.
About password for secure startup, I mean, is it really necessary to set it before flashing new ROM? I must set it up?
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You don't have to do anything just a heads up
S7 edge stuck on blue screen and download mode
It allows me to start a download In odin but fails everytime. Can I send my phone somewhere to have firmware reinstalled? I tried to get passed FRP lock cause I got ripped off and my computer died during a power outage so now the phone won't boot firmware or let me intall. I've tried 5 different ones. HELP:crying:
I would like activate VOLTE on my carrier ORANGE FRANCE.
I have to update to the new firmware orange but i don't want to lose my data and i'm not rooted...
is it possible to only change home csc or csc for VOLTE without losing data??
Thank you..
ilan78 said:
I would like activate VOLTE on my carrier ORANGE FRANCE.
I have to update to the new firmware orange but i don't want to lose my data and i'm not rooted...
is it possible to only change home csc or csc for VOLTE without losing data??
Thank you..
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Not 100% sure, but I have a unlocked S8 + and wanted VoLTE from my carrier, so i flashed the CSC file that belongs to the carrier that has VoLTE, and it worked fine It didn't wipe my data. but you have to make sure to flash the CSC file that doesnt have the pit file inside it (this will repartition your phone and delete the data).
for example the stock firmware for my carrier comes with 2 CSC files.
CSC_EVR_G955FEVR1AQD9_CL11146180_QB13177317_REV00_user_low_ship.tar -- This CSC file will repartition my phone
HOME_CSC_EVR_G955FEVR1AQD9_CL11146180_QB13177317_REV00_user_low_ship.tar -- this CSC doesnt include the pit file and will not wipe my data.
So in your case you will have to check the CSC files and flash the correct one. And if your phone gets stuck on the samsung logo screen try flashing the whole stock firmware with the CSC for VoLTE from your carrier.
(make sure to remove userdata.img from the AP.tar file in the stock image, as this will also wipe your data too from my experience use Z-zip to create/Edit a tar file that can be flashed via Odin)
remember this isnt 100%, but has worked for me in 3 different phones.
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Not 100% sure, but I have a unlocked S8 + and wanted VoLTE from my carrier, so i flashed the CSC file that belongs to the carrier that has VoLTE, and it worked fine It didn't wipe my data. but you have to make sure to flash the CSC file that doesnt have the pit file inside it (this will repartition your phone and delete the data).
for example the stock firmware for my carrier comes with 2 CSC files.
CSC_EVR_G955FEVR1AQD9_CL11146180_QB13177317_REV00_user_low_ship.tar -- This CSC file will repartition my phone
HOME_CSC_EVR_G955FEVR1AQD9_CL11146180_QB13177317_REV00_user_low_ship.tar -- this CSC doesnt include the pit file and will not wipe my data.
So in your case you will have to check the CSC files and flash the correct one. And if your phone gets stuck on the samsung logo screen try flashing the whole stock firmware with the CSC for VoLTE from your carrier. (make sure to remove userdata.img from the AP.tar file in the stock image, as this will also wipe your data too from my experience)
remember this isnt 100%, but has worked for me in 3 different phones.
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Thank you very much... I'm scared to try and to lost all....
And do you think i have to choose the CSC of same firwmare's version? Because i Have the new update AQG5 and the CSC I want for VOLTE is AQF7. Thank You very much.
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Thank you very much... I'm scared to try and to lost all....
And do you think i have to choose the CSC of same firwmare's version? Because i Have the new update AQG5 and the CSC I want for VOLTE is AQF7. Thank You very much.
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yeh you can use CSC from older version like i am doing, should be fine. :good:
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yeh you can use CSC from older version like i am doing, should be fine. :good:
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Just, after that you lost update with OTA?
ilan78 said:
Just, after that you lost update with OTA?
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yes you lose OTA, but you can just download the stock image and repeat this process.