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Weird stock ROM from Venezuela

Hey all,
I bought my GNote off of Amazon (I live in the States), and it's been running great. I've been waiting for the most recent update to push to my phone, but it hasn't rolled out yet. So I've been doing a lot of searching to try to figure out where my phone actually came from. Pulling CSC using *#1234# gives me N7000UUBKK2. I can't find reference to that anywhere. When I run Kies or dial *#272*IMEI#, I get the following three options, which I've been able to identify.
VNO (selected) = Venezuela
TDR = DOMINICAN REP.
TTT = Trinidad & Tobago
Anyway, I bring this up because I can't seem to find this in Dr.Ketan's huge list of Stock roms (or any roms from those countries at all, though I am running 2.3.6). Does anyone know more about my rom, or when I can expect to get the newest update that enables the 1-handed keyboard?

@projectrally --- this is something I have not come across from anywhere myself...
Maybe, you be able to find out if you do research through samfirmware.com
you know the one i am talking about ?

There was a UBKK8 firmware floating around the DEV subforum a couple days ago... (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1478060)
I think "UB" is Brazil, and being that mine started with the same firmware, I'd say that you purchased the "samsung galaxy note gt-n7000 unlocked cellphone -- US Warranty (blue)" that's actually sold by amazon directly (not a 3rd party.)
I'm curious why would you want to keep the UB firmware? There are much more recent firmware versions for other regions, and they'll all work on your phone. I'm currently running a XXLA4 firmware with no problems.
If there is an issue where I need to send this back, I can easily put a UBKK1 firmware back on the phone.
Take care
Gary

garyd9 said:
I think "UB" is Brazil, and being that mine started with the same firmware, I'd say that you purchased the "samsung galaxy note gt-n7000 unlocked cellphone -- US Warranty (blue)" that's actually sold by amazon directly (not a 3rd party.)
I'm curious why would you want to keep the UB firmware? There are much more recent firmware versions for other regions, and they'll all work on your phone. I'm currently running a XXLA4 firmware with no problems.
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I purchased from Amazon through a 3rd party seller called Worldwide Imports.
I don't really want to keep the UB firmware, but I've got a mac and really zero friends with PCs that I can use to reflash this thing. Even at work we've got all Macs. I tried installing a wineskinned version of Odin, but it couldn't find my phone via USB, so that didn't work. I've read a lot about heimdall and most of it's bad. I'm new to Android, and I'd rather go with a tried and true method (i.e. Odin on Windows) for my first crack at flashing a new rom.
Eventually I'll track down somebody with a windows machine to do this update, but it might take me a while. In the meantime, I'm sort of stuck with what I've got, so I was just wondering what info there is out there on the build.

I have the same build. I bought mine from expansys last week. I plan on keeping the rom as is and wait for the ICS upgrade. Really enjoying the phone. Everyone notices it.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

garyd9 said:
I'm curious why would you want to keep the UB firmware? There are much more recent firmware versions for other regions, and they'll all work on your phone. I'm currently running a XXLA4 firmware with no problems.
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Gary,
I've got a problem. Maybe you can help. I borrowed a friend's windows laptop and I've upgraded to XXLA4 using the following method...
- Root before reflash using zergrush
- downloaded and extracted zip file for XXLA4 to tar.md5 file
- flashed using mobile odin pro.
The result is that I get a successful update, but I get the "null" problem when typing. People have said that I need to update the CSC file by manually pointing the Cache file at the new CSC file, but I don't have a new CSC file to point to. When I unzipped the XXLA4 file that I downloaded, it was a single .tar.md5 file, which is the file I used to flash. If I put that same file in the Cache field of mobile odin (and don't change any other values) and then flash again, I still get the null error.
So Dr. Ketan says to use the CSC file, but I don't have a CSC file. If I extract the .tar.md5 file again, I get the following five files:
cache.img
factoryfs.img
hidden.img
modem.bin
zImage
Is one of those the file I should be using in mobile odin in the Cache field? Should I clear the cache first?

For now, I just went back and used PC Odin and flashed the KL1 version of XXLA4 without root. I'll keep searching and see what I can sort out. This would be easier if I didn't have to borrow a Windows machine to do this...

projectrally said:
For now, I just went back and used PC Odin and flashed the KL1 version of XXLA4 without root. I'll keep searching and see what I can sort out. This would be easier if I didn't have to borrow a Windows machine to do this...
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So were you able to get la4 working?

planoman said:
So were you able to get la4 working?
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Yes, but without root.

NVM Got it

[HOW-TO] How to GET Lollipop 5.1.1 to your G920F

Here you can find the tar file 5.1.1
BE AWARE You can't root it or install twrp due to new bootloader​
Hello to EVERYONE!!!
Here a guide on how to receive 5.1.1 (G920F ONLY)​
1.Download this firmware
2.Install it via odin
3.Reboot to recovery
4.Wipe data twice
5.Wipe cache
6.Reboot
7.Check for updates
8.VOILA
Don't forget to press the Thanks button​

Can you give more informations on which firmware it is ... what dose it really do ... and if I have a phone with one csc code will it change ...
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA Free mobile app

Update on how to get the right CSC (XEF) for the 5.1.1. update to show up
Here is how to change the CSC code to XEF (absolutely needed in order to get the 5.1.1. update)
- install & root with your preferred way ( [ROOT] PingPongRoot ***S6 & S6 Edge Root Tool*** or CF-Auto-Root
- install Phone INFO ★Samsung★ (paid version). Now in order to make the "Change CSC" option you will need to update the Superuser to "Superuser v2.49"
Here is how to update the SuperSU:
- Download the zip file at http://download.chainfire.eu/740/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip
- Extract and get the Superuser.apk file from the 'common' folder inside it.
- Install Superuser.apk, it will ask to update the binaries to the latest version. Let it update.
- Reboot the phone.
One of the users noted (related to using the tool Phone INFO ★Samsung★ (paid version) to change the CSC code) that: "I finally changed the CSC with this steps: rooted with Ping Pong, installed Phone Info (thank you for this app), and SuperSu 2.94, changed CSC, error on Recovery, Wipe data factory reset in Recovery, flashed the phone with Odin. Tested with 2 G925F phones."
I can confirm I followed the same procedure and it worked!
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dehnhaide said:
Here is how to change the CSC code to XEF (absolutely needed in order to get the 5.1.1. update)
- install & root with your preferred way ( [ROOT] PingPongRoot ***S6 & S6 Edge Root Tool*** or CF-Auto-Root
- install Phone INFO ★Samsung★ (paid version). Now in order to make the "Change CSC" option you will need to update the Superuser to "Superuser v2.49"
Here is how to update the SuperSU:
- Download the zip file at http://download.chainfire.eu/740/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip
- Extract and get the Superuser.apk file from the 'common' folder inside it.
- Install Superuser.apk, it will ask to update the binaries to the latest version. Let it update.
- Reboot the phone.
One of the users noted (related to using the tool Phone INFO ★Samsung★ (paid version) to change the CSC code) that: "I finally changed the CSC with this steps: rooted with Ping Pong, installed Phone Info (thank you for this app), and SuperSu 2.94, changed CSC, error on Recovery, Wipe data factory reset in Recovery, flashed the phone with Odin. Tested with 2 G925F phones."
I can confirm I followed the same procedure and it worked!
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This method that I have written does not need root

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zdravkodubravec said:
Can you give more informations on which firmware it is ... what dose it really do ... and if I have a phone with one csc code will it change ...
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA Free mobile app
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You only goal to get 5.1.1 is to change csc
Here is a guide that you can do that without loosing waranty

t-shock said:
Hello to EVERYONE!!!
Here a guide on how to receive 5.1.1 (G920F ONLY)​
1.Download this firmware
2.Install it via odin
3.Reboot to recovery
4.Wipe data twice
5.Wipe cache
6.Reboot
7.Check for updates
8.VOILA
Don't forget to press the Thanks button​
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Hi man. If I am on Build Number: G920FXXU1AOCV, my start screen with Telekom ( I have waranty) will disapear after flashing your rom? I must do the "Emergency software recovery and initialization" with Smart Switch before flashing this with Odin to not get the bootloop problem? What is the problem with CSC and waranty?
Thanx!

A bit of attention.
t-shock said:
This method that I have written does not need root
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Read my post twice. In order to be able to get the 5.1.1. (at least for now) you need the XEF CSC (France). If others can confirm that they can get 5.1.1. without the XEF CSC that indeed an update / downgrade to your suggested firmware (an other as well) will work just fine. Until then CSC change is needed in such procedure requires root (unfortunately)

*#272*IMEI# to change CSC

t-shock said:
You only goal to get 5.1.1 is to change csc
Here is a guide that you can do that without loosing waranty
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Rooting with Ping Pong will not trip Knox, so you will not lose warranty.

I think they should have one version of firmware for all ..or even one s6 and one s6 edge ...not so many variants. ..
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA Free mobile app

New bootloader blocks downgrading, be careful installing 5.1.1 OTA!
Kernel built after May 15th (including some 5.0.2 and all 5.1.1) have PingPong xploit fixed. Be cautious when installing OTA these days and FlashFire might be your best shot of upgrading systems. i do not recommend to install 5.1.1.

This guide does not offer a guarantueed, immediate update. It simply does flash a French firmware, since this is the first EU country to receive OTA for G920F, which is fine. BUT the way updates are, they will not come to everyone immediately. So it can last up to a week, before the OTA finally arrives and you should tell guys, before they are forced to setup their S6 from scratch and end up frustrated.

he_stheone64 said:
This guide does not offer a guarantueed, immediate update. It simply does flash a French firmware, since this is the first EU country to receive OTA for G920F, which is fine. BUT the way updates are, they will not come to everyone immediately. So it can last up to a week, before the OTA finally arrives and you should tell guys, before they are forced to setup their S6 from scratch and end up frustrated.
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OK, but from what I can tell the update is available for all the devices with that firmware via OTA; at the moment they are upgrading to 5.1.1. Why do you consider it can take a week?

llapao said:
OK, but from what I can tell the update is available for all the devices with that firmware via OTA; at the moment they are upgrading to 5.1.1. Why do you consider it can take a week?
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Since this happens for all OTA`s, they are incremental. So some users get it on day 1, others on day 2, other even later. It`s like that since ages. Manufactureres use this careful way of rolling out upgrades to avoid issues, in case OTA includes a major bug.

he_stheone64 said:
This guide does not offer a guarantueed, immediate update. It simply does flash a French firmware, since this is the first EU country to receive OTA for G920F, which is fine. BUT the way updates are, they will not come to everyone immediately. So it can last up to a week, before the OTA finally arrives and you should tell guys, before they are forced to setup their S6 from scratch and end up frustrated.
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I will agree with you but this method that I wrote worked perfectly for me (at least)

I did but, there is no update (The latest updates have already been installed).

rucci said:
I did but, there is no update (The latest updates have already been installed).
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So .... i think we all need a bit patient and wait a bit .... it will come ... and even without 5.1.1 I think my s6 is great .....
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA Free mobile app

zdravkodubravec said:
So .... i think we all need a bit patient and wait a bit .... it will come ... and even without 5.1.1 I think my s6 is great .....
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA Free mobile app
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maybe the best is to flash via odin a 5.1.1 ROM hihi
Enviado do meu SM-G920F através de Tapatalk

[STOCK COLLECTION] Stock ODIN Flashable ROMs

This is a list of ODIN flashable stock ROMs. Uploading them to AFH and posting them here for faster download.
If you want your device on here, please give me the model number (SM-Txxx) and CSC you need. Thread will be updated when I have time.
ODIN - Used for flashing ODIN tar.md5 files to your device.
Odin3_v3.10.7.zip
Stock ROMs - These are UNmodified tar.md5 ROMs from Samsung.
SM-T710
5.0.2_T710XXU1AOG5_T710XAR1AOG6_XAR.zip
5.1.1_T710XXU1BOH7_T710XAR1BOH7_XAR.zip​
SM-T810
5.0.2_T810XXU1AOG6_T810XAR1AOG6_XAR.zip
5.1.1_T810XXU1BOH7_T810XAR1BOH7_XAR.zip​
SM-T815
T815XXU1AOGB_T815VFG1AOG3_VOD.zip​

Please focus on T815 as well. Many of us would very appreciate.
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk

Kickoff said:
Please focus on T815 as well. Many of us would very appreciate.
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk
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I will download what's out and start posting them :good:

When you download the file is a ZIP. I think I must decompress it in order to get the tar.md5 , right?
Which option must I select in Odin? AP with only REboot and Factory reset?
thanks!

Fis2 said:
When you download the file is a ZIP. I think I must decompress it in order to get the tar.md5 , right?
Which option must I select in Odin? AP with only REboot and Factory reset?
thanks!
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Correct. Make sure you DO NOT check re-partition.

Bigbot, here's the latest AOI5 firmware for T815 from region DBT (Germany) mirrored to my Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/s/felibhquhf8upzw/T815XXU1AOI5_T815OXA1AOI5_DBT.zip?dl=0
Feel free to mirror it to AndroidFileHost as I had issues uploading (upload speeds were slow for me) Thanks!
Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Bigbot, here's the latest AOI5 firmware for T815 from region DBT (Germany) mirrored to my Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/s/felibhquhf8upzw/T815XXU1AOI5_T815OXA1AOI5_DBT.zip?dl=0
Feel free to mirror it to AndroidFileHost as I had issues uploading (upload speeds were slow for me) Thanks!
Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk
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I'll download it later today and update when it's done :good: thanks

Reflashing
Hi,
I will reflash factory Firmware, i have rottet and have custom recovery. I already have download Firmware and odin can somebody explain me please hove to do it i will be greatfull thanks everybody :good:

I understand that these are stock roms, curious if non-stock roms like CM12 and similar will ever make their way over? My OR rom is awesome, I'm just one of those fools that's constantly customizing for the fun of it.

keyapira said:
Hi,
I will reflash factory Firmware, i have rottet and have custom recovery. I already have download Firmware and odin can somebody explain me please hove to do it i will be greatfull thanks everybody :good:
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Google is your friend...
http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...w-flash-stock-rom-via-odin-new-interface.html
http://www.droidviews.com/install-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-devices-using-odin/
Flash at your own risk.

Hello
Rooting my device voids the warranty, but if I have any problems with my device and need support ... Can I flash the stock ROM and take it to customer support?
Without them finding out?
Sent from my SM-T710 using Tapatalk

mrch0x said:
Hello
Rooting my device voids the warranty, but if I have any problems with my device and need support ... Can I flash the stock ROM and take it to customer support?
Without them finding out?
Sent from my SM-T710 using Tapatalk
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No. You can reinstall stock ROM and have the tablet working as before, but after installing anything custom the efuse will be blown. This means that it can always be detected that custom firmware/kernels/recovery/root/etc have at one point been installed. It also means security containers like Knox will refuse to operate.

I tried out the October (J) release for T815 which has been released for DBT (Germany) and a few other places. (link here). PDA version: T815XXU2AOJ4. Included CSCs: BTU (UK), DBT (Germany), ITV (Italy), XEF (France), XEO (Poland). Android 5.0.2. Previously I had the latest release for PHN (Netherlands), which is still T815XXU1AOG9.
Stagefright bug fixed according to Lookout. Not fixed according to Trustable.
New app icons
Still no multi-user
For DBT, there are four German bloatware apps included. All four can be uninstalled without root.
No Camera2 API
Dialer doesn't accept the secret codes like *#06#, *#0*#, *#1234#
Weird display behaviour (flashing, freezing) at very low battery percentages
Warning: you can not fully downgrade from this version "2" firmware to the version "1" firmwares we had until now! You can partially downgrade if you leave the bootloader and the modem as is (so downgrade only PDA and CSC).

This is great. Any chance that someone has the Stock ROM for the SM-T817V? Or does the firmware for the T815 work on this device?

The October T815XXU2AOJ4 version is now also out for T815 in the Netherlands (PHN), which is bloatfree. No other CSCs included. Link here. The dialer accepts the secret codes like "*#1234#" again. Otherwise the experience is the same. Again, you can't downgrade from this version.

Can the 5.1.1 update be flashed on any SM-T810?
I purchased one in Australia and when I tried to follow the instructions and flash with ODIN I get an error SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE when using 5.1.1_T810XXU1BOH7_T810XAR1BOH7_XAR.zip

I had and un-rooted device, which just received an update (11/03) to version LMY47X.T710XXU2BOJ1. I ended up rooting and flashing TWRP on it, but I'm having an issue writing to my external SD card. Is there something I can flash to fix this?
Thanks
edit: Google was my friend - manually updated platform.xml.

dnydny said:
Can the 5.1.1 update be flashed on any SM-T810?
I purchased one in Australia and when I tried to follow the instructions and flash with ODIN I get an error SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE when using 5.1.1_T810XXU1BOH7_T810XAR1BOH7_XAR.zip
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The T810XXU1BOH7 firmware is very old (H = August I think). Apparently for your device it constitutes a downgrade, which it doesn't allow. Download the most recent firmware to flash. If e.g. you currently have firmware with a "2A" (5.0.2) on your device, you can't flash this "1B" (5.1.1) firmware even though it seems like an upgrade of android, because it is a downgrade of the bootloader. Download firmware with "2B" (5.1.1) in the name and I think it may work.
I don't have the T810, but T815 which is still stuck at 5.0.2...

Is it possible to flash a T710 firmware onto a T715 device? I don't need LTE at all so I don't mind losing it (I have no SIM). I just want to get faster updates because I need multi-user support from 5.1.1.

GidiK said:
The T810XXU1BOH7 firmware is very old (H = August I think). Apparently for your device it constitutes a downgrade, which it doesn't allow. Download the most recent firmware to flash. If e.g. you currently have firmware with a "2A" (5.0.2) on your device, you can't flash this "1B" (5.1.1) firmware even though it seems like an upgrade of android, because it is a downgrade of the bootloader. Download firmware with "2B" (5.1.1) in the name and I think it may work.
I don't have the T810, but T815 which is still stuck at 5.0.2...
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Thanks! Thats really handy to know. I'll give XAC-T810XXU2BOJ1 a shot and see how that goes.

[GUIDE] Upgrading From Lollipop to Marshmallow SM-920C/CD

I have seen many users still have no proper information about upgrading SM-N920C/CD (Galaxy Note 5 and Dual Sim) so i thought i'd write up a simple guide for it.
at the time of writing, Marshmallow Firmwares is only available for CAM and MID CSC Variants, so if you don't mind flashing your lollipop with these firmwares (don't worry you can change it later when your real CSC firmware is released), follow these steps or just walk away
Disclaimer:
#include
/*
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*
*/
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Steps:
1. Get Odin and Extract Odin ZIP file
2. Get Marshmallow Rom [ CAM ] [ MID ]
3. Enable Developers Option and turn on OEM Unlock from the Developer Options.
4. Reboot to Download Mode by first turning off the phone and then holding volume down + home + power key combo
5. Start Odin and Connect your phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin, then Select the Firmware by clicking the AP button and wait for few minutes to let it load the 4gb file after its finished loading, Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked, Click start and wait for your device to reboot.
Known Issues:
1 if you flash CAM csc firmware, you'll have S health restrictions, on older version there was a bypass by using xposed module but nothing yet for 6.0.1

Thnx

Can I flash this on my N 9208 duos?thanks in advance

pafimal said:
Can I flash this on my N 9208 duos?thanks in advance
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no, it uses a different bootloader than the 920C

#Ather.. one question .. why turning on Oem unlock ?? I read somewhere on forum that it is only when rooting device .. correct me if i'm wrong .
I flashed mine without turning on OEM unlock.
I came from XSG 5.1.1 UAE flashed with MID firmware . Everything went well and no problems with the device, battery, speed...etc
Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk

pafimal said:
Can I flash this on my N 9208 duos?thanks in advance
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Sent from my SM-N920P using XDA Premium HD app

en3s said:
#Ather.. one question .. why turning on Oem unlock ?? I read somewhere on forum that it is only when rooting device .. correct me if i'm wrong .
I flashed mine without turning on OEM unlock.
I came from XSG 5.1.1 UAE flashed with MID firmware . Everything went well and no problems with the device, battery, speed...etc
Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk
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i know its not required for odin flashes, but its better to be safe than sorry...

Will you lose data?

GraphicMarble said:
Will you lose data?
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the firmwares linked in the OP are 1 part file, so no you won't be loosing any data on your internal storage (Pictures, music etc) BUT its safe to take a backup!

Hi,
is it possible to downgrade back to 5.1.1? I installed marshmallow from another thread, but in case i`d want to sell the phone, german language would be required, which isn`t there now after the update.

tysoncrypto said:
Hi,
is it possible to downgrade back to 5.1.1? I installed marshmallow from another thread, but in case i`d want to sell the phone, german language would be required, which isn`t there now after the update.
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which rom did you flash? MID firmware has all the languages

Can anyone upload in mega server?
Enviado desde mi sm-n920C

Ather said:
which rom did you flash? MID firmware has all the languages
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It was the cambodian rom i think from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/general/guide-update-note-5-sm-n920c-to-android-t3317984
What does MID mean? Could you send me the link for the firmware? I`ve also lost some features in the S-Health app after the update - Stress and SpO2 measuring is gone...Thanks for the answer by the way

tysoncrypto said:
It was the cambodian rom i think from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/general/guide-update-note-5-sm-n920c-to-android-t3317984
What does MID mean? Could you send me the link for the firmware? I`ve also lost some features in the S-Health app after the update - Stress and SpO2 measuring is gone...Thanks for the answer by the way
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CAM = Cambodian Formware
MID = Middle eastern firmware (multi CSC, incls PAK, KSA, XSG etc)
what you need to do is get the latest XSG firmware from here : https://mega.nz/#!IREXRaLb!e_Jj4c3WLSLjnw9YZBFXxsyaoAuFGXTXA4r6vI-cUSQ
regarding your s health features, Samsung does not have propper medical license to allow spo2 and other tests done so thats why its limited to only HRM in the CAM firmware, flash any other ROM like MID or XSG and it'll work fine
PS. make sure you backup your data first!

I will use the Note N920C in UK, what Firmware should I use? XSG? XFE?

I received this update today via OTA.

DNK01 said:
I received this update today via OTA.
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Did you get your OTA in UK?

Fab49ers said:
Did you get your OTA in UK?
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No i got it in Turkey mate.

Does the other version have S Health restrictions ?

sephiroth_vg said:
Does the other version have S Health restrictions ?
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I've only seen Cambodians, Rest of the gcc are same as XSG since its a multi csc rom, it just displays different names and configures carrier apns per country

ANDROID 6.0.1 FOR G800F United Arab Emirates

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/114827/G800FXXU1CPK5_G800FOJV1CPK1_XSG/

Just saw it too. Does it mean it will come to other countries soon?
I don't see United Arab Emirates being on the forefront of new releases on other phones...

Installed yesterday on friends secondary phone. No issues encountered, the ROM looks like the regular samsung crap with tons of bloatware and the same UI as before.

I have to say I like marshmallow more than lollipop. In my case the phone is faster than before. The visible changes are very rare, its nearly the same like lollipop.

ok, so i'm a bit newbie when it comes to stock ROMs, are there many diffrences between UAE and Germany releases of the same ROM despite language?

I made a debloated, deodexed, de-knoxed of this firmware. In case you want to check it out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/development/rom-official-tw-6-0-1-deodexed-t3519972

Can someone post an alternate link to the original ROM? Sammmobile is down for the weekend.

If your S5 Mini is model 800Y, and you flashed with this what happen?...does it have to be 800Y firmware

impactor said:
Can someone post an alternate link to the original ROM? Sammmobile is down for the weekend.
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Initial 6.0.1 release:
Model: SM-G800F
Version: G800FXXU1CPK5/G800FOJV1CPK1/G800FXXU1CPI1/G800FXXU1CPK5
OS: Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Filename: SM-G800F_1_20161201163615_2ttad3z8do.zip
Size: 1335436654 bytes
md5: 90cce3a9f79bd121bf4b8490a260d77a

Hey guys! I have just flashed this rom onto my s5 mini. The UAE version has language support for my country and for other countries as well. I think Marshmallow is faster for me than lollipop. The ram usage after boot is 750 mb for me. It works smooth, the icons are new and the permission system can be found. NO theme store also new emojis are added and a newer version of internet browser. What you have to calcute with is that thr UAE has two bloatware apps, which are unusual for me as a Hungarian user. These two you will see have icons on the home screen, you can easily disable them if you don't want to see them in the line of your applications.
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I absolutely recommend you this 6.0.1 it is cool Wrote from my Hungarian s5 mini running the UAE 6.0.1 without any language obstacles
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You can also download latest version of Samsung's music player that requires android marshmallow and it works very well on this rom.

is baseband modem patching required?

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How to load 6.0.1 without TWRP ? does official way exists?

yucca_x said:
How to load 6.0.1 without TWRP ? does official way exists?
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Instructions from sammobile
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin
Extract Odin ZIP file
Open Odin
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes

tester02 said:
Instructions from sammobile
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin
Extract Odin ZIP file
Open Odin
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
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thanks. again, is basbeband modem patching required? there is a huge thread about it. just wondering.

nimrod316 said:
thanks. again, is basbeband modem patching required?
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No. When you follow the description you'll be fine, because the new modem is included in the process.

i followed the steps, got a bootloop.
This versions does not work with models runnings G800FXXU1BPC4_G800FTNL1BOL1_TNL

botzz said:
i followed the steps, got a bootloop.
This versions does not work with models runnings G800FXXU1BPC4_G800FTNL1BOL1_TNL
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Are you completely sure? I've been waiting on Samsung logo for more than 15mins, and only then it jumped to visual installation.
In any way, right now just find odin flashable Recovery, then delete every partition, reflash the rom and just let it be while you eat dinner
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epoxas said:
Are you completely sure? I've been waiting on Samsung logo for more than 15mins, and only then it jumped to visual installation.
In any way, right now just find odin flashable Recovery, then delete every partition, reflash the rom and just let it be while you eat dinner
Sent from my SM-G800F using Tapatalk
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15mins really? i should be more patient then?