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[Q] Firmware compatibility for different Note 3 models

I have a Note 3 with model number SM-N9009, which is the Chinese Telecom version. It comes with the stock Chinese firmware which has a Chinese version of android (China Telecom start up screen animation, no Google Play, Chinese weather app, etc).
I want to get an U.S. version of Android running on it, using CWM recovery to restore from a stock ROM for a different model, or something similar.
The device is currently rooted and I can run CWM on it without issues.
I'm wondering if there is any compatible English firmwares ROM that is compatible with this model.
For example, the ones that I think may work are the firmwares for SM-N9005 or maybe SM-N900T
The N9009 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8674 processor running at 2265 MHz while the other two has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB running at the same frequency.
It seems that these three models have similar processors, which may mean possible compatibility?
I'm not sure what are the factors that decide compatibility, or if this is possible at all, any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Why are you placing the same question in different forums?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46684667#post46684667

ustxu92 said:
I have a Note 3 with model number SM-N9009, which is the Chinese Telecom version. It comes with the stock Chinese firmware which has a Chinese version of android (China Telecom start up screen animation, no Google Play, Chinese weather app, etc).
I want to get an U.S. version of Android running on it, using CWM recovery to restore from a stock ROM for a different model, or something similar.
The device is currently rooted and I can run CWM on it without issues.
I'm wondering if there is any compatible English firmwares ROM that is compatible with this model.
For example, the ones that I think may work are the firmwares for SM-N9005 or maybe SM-N900T
The N9009 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8674 processor running at 2265 MHz while the other two has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB running at the same frequency.
It seems that these three models have similar processors, which may mean possible compatibility?
I'm not sure what are the factors that decide compatibility, or if this is possible at all, any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Can u make backup ur original room for me bro (with cwm) ? i have n9009 from china telecom but 1st slot (cdma) always said invalid sim insert. thank you before

Different hardware K3 Notes ??

I need to buy 2 more notes.. Mine was a K50-T5 china model. Overall I am happy with that now its on marshmallow and would replace with same
Looking on aliexpress theres K50-T5 and K50-T3 which is slightly cheaper but seems to have the same specs ??
Is the T3s inferior ?? Runs the same ROMs ??
Any ideas ??

I think, hardware is same. Only difference is in stock ROM, T3s has less LTE frequencies.
On ali, you can read: "Surprise!!!After we install Custom Firmware,after flash custmoized rom, K50 T5 and K50 T3s Have same network frequency". Somewhere else I read, that you can use same ROMs for both versions.
I'm going to order the T3s

if the hardware the same.. why is there such a price difference ??
Can anyone confirm if the stock ROMs for the T5 work the same on the T3 ?? I need to buy a few so the saving is helpful, but it must run the new 6.0 stock rom nicely.

Phat Phreddy said:
if the hardware the same.. why is there such a price difference ??
Can anyone confirm if the stock ROMs for the T5 work the same on the T3 ?? I need to buy a few so the saving is helpful, but it must run the new 6.0 stock rom nicely.
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I have the same doubt. Do you have any news?

I just bought 2 more T5 versions..
I need to set them up and leave them with employees.. I cant be worrying about if MM wont flash onto them for the 20 buck price difference.

To clarify : The hardware is exactly same apparenly, in aliexpress the sellers says they flashed a rom that allow all FDD LTE frequencies (they have screenshot of available frequencies).
But officially : T5 = Worldwide version with FDD LTE
T3S = China TD-LTE only.
Its the same sroty with Redmi Note 2 but officially they decided to include also FDD bands to allow users of China Mobile to use 4G when they travel overseas.
The only thing I still need to find out is that if flashing a T5 rom on T3S works (I'll try VIBE 3.1 tomorrow) or if the guys in aliexpress really use a special rom to make it work or if T3S rom actually has all FDD frequencies activated.
About price difference : Officially the T3S is only registred to be used on TD-LTE so they do not have to pay for FDD licenses. That's why all brands like Nubia XIaomi ... are cheaper in chinese version than worldwide.

Hello,
I m new user of t3S .
I registered to this forum, after reading this post.
I've wondered about this compatibility.
If it can help you, I've flashed (4 days ago) a custom rom (with vibeui/android 6.0 found on needrom) designed for the T50 on the "k3 note t3s" (Edit : without any modification) with success. I can't say for the 4G frequencies because i don't use them, but I didn't encounter any problem .

I have the t3s version from Ali Express too. I wonder what changes the seller made to the ROM.
The ROM is listed in the settings as VIBEUI_V3.0_1604_7.209.1_ST_K50-T3s
It's not listed on the XDA page of downloads.
Also, this ROM doesn't provide OTA updates.
But before flashing it, I think it would be a good idea to save the ROM as flashed by the seller. Just in case it doesn't work with this particular hardware. Also, I don't want to lose the 4G.
I'm not sure how to do that though.

Thanx Very Much

Today received 128G - 4g RAM - need a little help

I have bought the 128 gig storage - 4 gig RAM from china and it arrived today, need some help and have some questions here:
1. In "about phone - Model number" section it said ZTE A2017, No app drawer, No G or U after the model number, no google play store, I searched a little on the various models, it seems mine is Chinese, am I right?
2. Is it possible to unlock the bootloader/ root/ xposed for my device model ( Chinese)?
3. If the answer is yes, Can I flash G or U model to the device? or because of its possible band differences and 128 G storage instead of 64 G it will cause problems?
4. It has android version 6.01 , mifavor ZTE_A2017V1.0.0B07, it said I can update if to B13, size 711.75 mb, are the info and changelogs are in Chinese, I don't know is it Nougat or just a regular bug fixing update. anyone have the same device that could help me here? I read in previous mifavor roms it is possible to unlock the BL, Should I update now?
please check the attachments
Thank you in advance

This is a Chinese version of axon 7 (that's why you don't have G or U). As I know so far only this version have combination of 128GB/4GB.
There are development section for rooting unlocking - just jump there and read a loot of stuff.
Probably the whole process is nearly same as U and G model.
Also you might have Chinese recovery menu. I do not have Chinese version of axon 7 in my hand but I have few others Chinese exclusive phones and they have some type of Chinese language core.
And before update search that unlocking method work with B13.
Cheers

Pretty sure bands are set by hardware and are not changeable.

Read your post again and see you just want to flash other firmware. This is fine if you follow the twrp flashable firmware guide.

MrMD69 said:
This is a Chinese version of axon 7 (that's why you don't have G or U). As I know so far only this version have combination of 128GB/4GB.
There are development section for rooting unlocking - just jump there and read a loot of stuff.
Probably the whole process is nearly same as U and G model.
Also you might have Chinese recovery menu. I do not have Chinese version of axon 7 in my hand but I have few others Chinese exclusive phones and they have some type of Chinese language core.
And before update search that unlocking method work with B13.
Cheers
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It seems bootloader of U models in previous firmware builds can be unlocked, seen it on youtube, I want to know if I do the same with my Chinese model it won't brick the device; hoped someone did this before, then I wanted to flash the G or U model on it, it would be so good if someone know if specific bands are limited in other models and they have all actual similar inside that could be useable in different models or some bands are really missed in different models and if not, maybe flash U firmware with Chinese model bands separately, confused here that I am only one trying to do that!
Chines recovery menu?! now I am :silly: now I am pissed why i did not think about it before
I think frimware numbers are different from U and Global models, last U model frimware is B29 and Chinese is B13, am I right? if that so I could not use the unlocking method on it
reasons that I order from China:
1. I don't live in US, I'm in middle east, even though I can get it with help of my brother who lives in US I have preferred not to bother him for purchasing and sending by post, tax...
2. when I decided to buy one, 128 G wasn't available in US
3. 64G is not enough for me especially with these VR programs and games sizes and yes I know I can expand with MicroSD but it's not adaptative and I always prefer more internal storage and it is UFS 2 and I want to use my 2sims on it.
4. this model cost me around 350 US$ (silver color), that's a good deal; this year BF the 64G model were 350$ , also 128+6 G is around 500 US$ and I think its not worth the 150 extra $.

lafester said:
Read your post again and see you just want to flash other firmware. This is fine if you follow the twrp flashable firmware guide.
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You said bands are not changeable, but if I flash other models frimwares like U or G model if the bands weren't there it could cause problem.
another question is firmwares of the same models but with different storage ( 64/128G) or Ram (4/6G) are different?

GMOVE GW10S smartwatch rom needed

I have a bricked GMOVE GW10S.
Can anyone provide me link for firmware so that I can flash it and revive it?
I already try King Wear KW88 firmwares but none work.
Thanks,
Specs:
GMOVE GW10S 3G Smartwatch Phone Android 5.1 1.3 inch MTK6580 1.0GHz Quad Core 8GB ROM Heart Rate Monitor Bluetooth 4.0
Parameters:
Display: 1.3 inch screen
CPU: MTK6580 1.0GHz Quad Core
System: Android 5.1
RAM+ROM: 512MB RAM + 8GB ROM
Bluetooth: 4.0
SIM type: single Micro SIM
Functions: GPS, Pedometer, Message, Music, Weather, Notification Reminder
Network:
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
WCDMA: 850/900/1900/2100MHz

comman.d said:
I have a bricked GMOVE GW10S.
Can anyone provide me link for firmware so that I can flash it and revive it?
I already try King Wear KW88 firmwares but none work.
Thanks,
Specs:
GMOVE GW10S 3G Smartwatch Phone Android 5.1 1.3 inch MTK6580 1.0GHz Quad Core 8GB ROM Heart Rate Monitor Bluetooth 4.0
Parameters:
Display: 1.3 inch screen
CPU: MTK6580 1.0GHz Quad Core
System: Android 5.1
RAM+ROM: 512MB RAM + 8GB ROM
Bluetooth: 4.0
SIM type: single Micro SIM
Functions: GPS, Pedometer, Message, Music, Weather, Notification Reminder
Network:
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
WCDMA: 850/900/1900/2100MHz
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Sorry to hear that you have bricked your watch. I am thinking that you have used the firmware upgrade option in SP Tools and flashed all the items - including the pre-loader?
The KW88 and others have different pre-loaders and a different screen resolution and screen drivers.
In a situation like this you should use the download only option in SP Tools and NOT flash the pre-loader.
However, it's a bit late for this advice now.
If you did not flash the pre-loader it is the different screen causing the problem.
If you post a link to the website that shows the watch and the details for it - I will see what I can do.
I've checked, I can't get it for you. Sorry.
Maybe. Needrom might have it?

pablo11 said:
Sorry to hear that you have bricked your watch. I am thinking that you have used the firmware upgrade option in SP Tools and flashed all the items - including the pre-loader?
The KW88 and others have different pre-loaders and a different screen resolution and screen drivers.
In a situation like this you should use the download only option in SP Tools and NOT flash the pre-loader.
However, it's a bit late for this advice now.
If you did not flash the pre-loader it is the different screen causing the problem.
If you post a link to the website that shows the watch and the details for it - I will see what I can do.
I've checked, I can't get it for you. Sorry.
Maybe. Needrom might have it?
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Yes Pablo11, I've firmware upgraded it.
Cant find manufacturer website. Only gearbest page "Gmove GW10s"
Now what can I do to revive the watch?

comman.d said:
Yes Pablo11, I've firmware upgraded it.
Cant find manufacturer website. Only gearbest page "Gmove GW10s"
Now what can I do to revive the watch?
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The only way is to contact the seller and ask for the stock firmware.
Sent from my BLA-L29 using Tapatalk

I am having the same problem with the Gw10s. I already requested the firmware stock, but no one responds to the message. Maybe you have better luck when ordering too. The Gmove website is http://www.gmove.cc/

I have the stock firmware. Want it?

Please send me the GW10s stock. So far I have not found anywhere on the internet.

comman.d said:
I have the stock firmware. Want it?
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I also need the firmware, send it if it's not difficult.

Device version details (ZB601KL/ZB602KL)

There is two device model are available on the market
one is ZB601KL and the other one is ZB602KL
and
there is two versions A version and B version according to ASUS website
may i know the complete details on that like every device have same Kernel source and device hardware spec etc....
i think ZB601KL is Indian version and it have only one version
but for ZB602KL have two version A and B and i couldn't find where to buy this
I found that Philippians have the version A and B according to their Asus website
any one from Philippines , please help me to find than about this
sorry for my bad English

ZB602KL is the Indonesian version

dimedevil said:
ZB602KL is the Indonesian version
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is it available there?
did you buy it ?
what about B version on that
what about 6 gb variant
sorry for too many questions

I got samples from ASUS, but yes they available through Flash Sale... rumors said that ASUS starting to sell MPM1 offline from 10th May 2018 ... And I havent seen the 6 GB variant yet...

dimedevil said:
I got samples from ASUS, but yes they available through Flash Sale... rumors said that ASUS starting to sell MPM1 offline from 10th May 2018 ... And I haven't seen the 6 GB variant yet...
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Thanks for your reply :good:
and i found in Asus Indonesian website that device is version A
can you please help me on to get the details of radio bands supported
i think you can check it using code *#*#4636#*#* phone information - select radio band
if possible please post some screenshot
thank you

aslam31319 said:
There is two device model are available on the market
one is ZB601KL and the other one is ZB602KL
and
there is two versions A version and B version according to ASUS website
may i know the complete details on that like every device have same Kernel source and device hardware spec etc....
i think ZB601KL is Indian version and it have only one version
but for ZB602KL have two version A and B and i couldn't find where to buy this
I found that Philippians have the version A and B according to their Asus website
any one from Philippines , please help me to find than about this
sorry for my bad English
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any Philippians who have this device kindly please help

aslam31319 said:
Thanks for your reply :good:
and i found in Asus Indonesian website that device is version A
can you please help me on to get the details of radio bands supported
i think you can check it using code *#*#4636#*#* phone information - select radio band
if possible please post some screenshot
thank you
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There is no Radio Band on the screen...

dimedevil said:
There is no Radio Band on the screen...
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dial *#*#4636#*#*
then go to phone information
in that press three dot in top right corner in that may be it will have select radio band
if there take screen shot
if not there fine sorry for disturbing you

aslam31319 said:
dial *#*#4636#*#*
then go to phone information
in that press three dot in top right corner in that may be it will have select radio band
if there take screen shot
if not there fine sorry for disturbing you
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Let me help you for screenshoot my device is zb602kl but I'm not sure is B version or A version. I bought in indonesia just fyi.

hendigo said:
Let me help you for screenshoot my device is zb602kl but I'm not sure is B version or A version. I bought in indonesia just fyi.
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thanks thats helps
is there 6GB Ram variable is available ?

aslam31319 said:
thanks thats helps
is there 6GB Ram variable is available ?
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For now I don't really know about that. In Indonesia just 3GB RAM & 32GB Storage. Maybe someone else here know about that version.

hendigo said:
Let me help you for screenshoot my device is zb602kl but I'm not sure is B version or A version. I bought in indonesia just fyi.
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You could,like maybe, try to smudge out your IMEI that is visible in your screenshot?

how much is this device in indonesia if you convert to u.s.d ?

jide1 said:
how much is this device in indonesia if you convert to u.s.d ?
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About 179 USD for 3/32; 215 USD for 4/64; and 250 USD for 6/64.
Sent from my G5 SE using XDA Labs

aslam31319 said:
thanks thats helps
is there 6GB Ram variable is available ?
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June first week

Did Zen Max Pro M1 still doesn't support LTE-A/4G+?
The fact that Snapdragon 636 SoC already include X12 Modem with LTE Cat 7/13. That means it should be capable to utulize 4G+.

aslam31319 said:
There is two device model are available on the market
one is ZB601KL and the other one is ZB602KL
and
there is two versions A version and B version according to ASUS website
may i know the complete details on that like every device have same Kernel source and device hardware spec etc....
i think ZB601KL is Indian version and it have only one version
but for ZB602KL have two version A and B and i couldn't find where to buy this
I found that Philippians have the version A and B according to their Asus website
any one from Philippines , please help me to find than about this
sorry for my bad English
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You're right, zb601kl is indian version. look at the screenshot, it is of flipkart india

As of today only 3gb/32gb variant is being pre order here in the philippines, and according to Asus it will be A version.

My Philippine friends never got a good answer from Asus if it were version A or B. It seems that Memoxpress, the AsusPH FB/Twitter pages, and the Asus stores near them didn't know jack.
What we do know is that a person who bought the 3GB model got A, and a person who got the pre+ordered 4GB model also got A.

I just have the indian version ZB601KL, I am having some problems with Talkmobile UK (Vodafone)
(800MHz (4G)
900MHz (2G & 3G)
1800MHz (2G)
2100MHz (3G)
2600MHz (4G)
I cannot configue the APN any help?