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Change firmware (region too) from mdn to evr

Hi well i did buy thes4 from a swedish reseller and i recieved the french XEF firmware i just wonder is it safe to flash the device with the uk evr version
of firmware couldn't really see why it should be any hassle and i want to do this thru odin then too i know there is firmwares available for kies too
But isnt it better to do such things thru odin in download mode ?
I have I9505XXUAMDN
and i want the I9505XXUBMG7_I9505EVRBMF5_EVR
Bought the phone from a swedish reseller and it wasn't that easy or fun to locate the settings for language in french lol when i inserted my sim

I have the same problem. I bought SGS4 from German reseller, csc is DBT, and I want to change German firmware to Polish with csc XEO. How can I accomplish that ? Is it the same procedure as in sgs3 ? I browse in Odin for firmware file in PDA field (phone in download mode off course) and just start the process ? I've heard that in sgs4 it is a bit more complicated, that I have to root phone first ? Is it true ?

Hagis2k said:
Hi well i did buy thes4 from a swedish reseller and i recieved the french XEF firmware i just wonder is it safe to flash the device with the uk evr version
of firmware couldn't really see why it should be any hassle and i want to do this thru odin then too i know there is firmwares available for kies too
But isnt it better to do such things thru odin in download mode ?
I have I9505XXUAMDN
and i want the I9505XXUBMG7_I9505EVRBMF5_EVR
Bought the phone from a swedish reseller and it wasn't that easy or fun to locate the settings for language in french lol when i inserted my sim
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You can flash any compatible firmware for your device with Odin 3.04, roms can be found here www.sammobile.com/firmware. They don`t have to be region specific.
You don`t need root to flash firmwares with Odin!

so you are saying that if I now have XXUBMGA (i think it is unbranded, but I have one doubt about it, after makin update some german apps was automatically installed in my phone - i can uninstall them) I can flash it to polish rom with odin just by putting rom into pda and check 'auto reboot' and 'f. reset time' and I wont kill my phone and csc will change to XEO and in future I will be able to udpate phone via kies or OTA ?

m4rioo said:
so you are saying that if I now have XXUBMGA (i think it is unbranded, but I have one doubt about it, after makin update some german apps was automatically installed in my phone - i can uninstall them) I can flash it to polish rom with odin just by putting rom into pda and check 'auto reboot' and 'f. reset time' and I wont kill my phone and csc will change to XEO and in future I will be able to udpate phone via kies or OTA ?
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Yes, you can flash the XEO rom but you will not receive OTA`s for the XEO rom as the product ID will still be DBT. You will have to keep flashing future updated roms with Odin3.04.

Exactly, so my question is how to change to product code to xeo ?

m4rioo said:
Exactly, so my question is how to change to product code to xeo ?
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Why would you? Changing the product code will surely kill your warranty as it is linked to your Imei number. OTA`s suck anyway, its better to flash the updated rom with Odin and do a data factory reset afterwards.

But i will lose everything after making factory reset, right ? Let's just suppose i dont care about warranty - in that case, how can I change CSC ? And maybe next question, I ment about it earlier - what about those apps which are installing after any update: -HRS Hotels, -Kauf.da and couple of others, how to make them not to install after updating my phone (I can uninstall them but they are annoying)

anyone ?

helloooo

[Q] Flashing stock

Hello,
Firstly i searched the forum for a good answer but didn't find one. Sorry in advance if this question has been already answered and i didn't see the thread \ post.
I would like to change my firmware from 4.2.2 NB5 ORO CSC to 4.2.2 ND5 ( or the latest ) NEE CSC. Is that possbile via odin without changing my CSC ? I mean if i just flash it directly will it work ?
My phone is not rooted and i know that in order to change the CSC i have to rood it. My phone is also locked on my carrier, Orange.
Thank you and sorry if this is a repost of something similar.

fookea said:
Hello,
Firstly i searched the forum for a good answer but didn't find one. Sorry in advance if this question has been already answered and i didn't see the thread \ post.
I would like to change my firmware from 4.2.2 NB5 ORO CSC to 4.2.2 ND5 ( or the latest ) NEE CSC. Is that possbile via odin without changing my CSC ? I mean if i just flash it directly will it work ?
My phone is not rooted and i know that in order to change the CSC i have to rood it. My phone is also locked on my carrier, Orange.
Thank you and sorry if this is a repost of something similar.
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You can flash the ROM without updating your CSC IF the AP file does not contain the CSC file. If the ROM does not specify in its name that it only includes XXX or YYY without any mention of CSC, then you're fine (Assuming you download from Sammobile). If it does say something related to CSC codes or there are 3 model numbers (different or not) on the file name, then it includes the CSC.
You don't need to root to change CSC. You need the Samsung dialer code + your IMEI number, which will factory reset your phone but change your CSC.

nicholaschum said:
You can flash the ROM without updating your CSC IF the AP file does not contain the CSC file. If the ROM does not specify in its name that it only includes XXX or YYY without any mention of CSC, then you're fine (Assuming you download from Sammobile). If it does say something related to CSC codes or there are 3 model numbers (different or not) on the file name, then it includes the CSC.
You don't need to root to change CSC. You need the Samsung dialer code + your IMEI number, which will factory reset your phone but change your CSC.
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28789
This is the ROM i wanted to flash. I'm not quite sure if it includes or not what you said. It should be NEE CSC so i think i can't flash it...right ? :-s
If i can't flash it, can you give me a link to an example firmware that i can flash, other than my stock ORO CSC rom ?
The dialer code + IMEI doesn't work for me. I tried * # 272 *IMEI # and it says the code is invalid. Maybe because i'm branded on Orange ?

fookea said:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28789
This is the ROM i wanted to flash. I'm not quite sure if it includes or not what you said. It should be NEE CSC so i think i can't flash it...right ? :-s
If i can't flash it, can you give me a link to an example firmware that i can flash, other than my stock ORO CSC rom ?
The dialer code + IMEI doesn't work for me. I tried * # 272 *IMEI # and it says the code is invalid. Maybe because i'm branded on Orange ?
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That is a full ROM. It includes everything - AP, CP and CSC.
I don't understand, do you just want to get rid of your ORO CSC ROM? You should be able to install your NEE ROM perfectly fine.

nicholaschum said:
That is a full ROM. It includes everything - AP, CP and CSC.
I don't understand, do you just want to get rid of your ORO CSC ROM? You should be able to install your NEE ROM perfectly fine.
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Yes, i want to fully get rid of this ROM because updates on this CSC are so friggin slow it's driving me mad. I want to completly move to NEE ROM. So i can flash this ROM perfectly with the instructions on Sammobile in the link right ?

fookea said:
Yes, i want to fully get rid of this ROM because updates on this CSC are so friggin slow it's driving me mad. I want to completly move to NEE ROM. So i can flash this ROM perfectly with the instructions on Sammobile in the link right ?
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You'll have to unlock your phone first on a website, then you're free to install any ROM from any country. If not it will still be locked to Orange.

nicholaschum said:
You'll have to unlock your phone first on a website, then you're free to install any ROM from any country. If not it will still be locked to Orange.
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No problem about that, i am still gonna be on Orange anyway. I don't want to unlock it just want to get a different ROM with a newer build number so i can (probably) get away from this stupid battery drain.

fookea said:
No problem about that, i am still gonna be on Orange anyway. I don't want to unlock it just want to get a different ROM with a newer build number so i can (probably) get away from this stupid battery drain.
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Give it a go, if you can't get it to work, just reflash your stock Orange.
The absolute worst thing that could happen is that KNOX would go 0x1, but you will still get your updates. If that happens, you should really just use custom ROMs, they're wonderful and updates more often.

nicholaschum said:
Give it a go, if you can't get it to work, just reflash your stock Orange.
The absolute worst thing that could happen is that KNOX would go 0x1, but you will still get your updates. If that happens, you should really just use custom ROMs, they're wonderful and updates more often.
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I know about custom ROMs and i've been looking and them and i really wish i would have the gut to just screw my warranty but i can't do it just now. I've had some problems with my old Xperia Z and i'm lucky i had custom roms but on locked BL so i could claim my warranty. I can't even root it and it's just killing me but meh...
okay, i'll give it a go thanks for the advice and time spent answering to me ! Cheers !

fookea said:
Hello,
Firstly i searched the forum for a good answer but didn't find one. Sorry in advance if this question has been already answered and i didn't see the thread \ post.
I would like to change my firmware from 4.2.2 NB5 ORO CSC to 4.2.2 ND5 ( or the latest ) NEE CSC. Is that possbile via odin without changing my CSC ? I mean if i just flash it directly will it work ?
My phone is not rooted and i know that in order to change the CSC i have to rood it. My phone is also locked on my carrier, Orange.
Thank you and sorry if this is a repost of something similar.
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I don't know how to answer your question but let me ask you... What is CSC and why you don't wanna change it ?

WandersonGD said:
I don't know how to answer your question but let me ask you... What is CSC and why you don't wanna change it ?
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CSC is your region\carrier customization. It dictates what your updates are , what they contains and when you get them . I want to change it but i know ( i might be wrong about this ) that it's only possible via rooting, wich i can't do atm

OK so i flashed the NEE straight on my NB4 ORO firmware and it worked flawlessly.
So for everybody that is asking this: you can flash any full ROM with any CSC on top of any other CSC . This is my experience and i hope it goes well with you ! Good luck !

WandersonGD said:
I don't know how to answer your question but let me ask you... What is CSC and why you don't wanna change it ?
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CSC is Customer Sales Code. You want to change it when you want to debrand/debloat your phone by removing carrier-specific apps or update it to another carrier's update stream (to get a different carrier's upgrades). It also allows for you to get correct APN values if your carrier's auto assign doesn't work properly.
You don't need root to change it, you need Odin and the CSC package. You can use the Samsung code + IMEI as a last resort.
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fookea said:
OK so i flashed the NEE straight on my NB4 ORO firmware and it worked flawlessly.
So for everybody that is asking this: you can flash any full ROM with any CSC on top of any other CSC . This is my experience and i hope it goes well with you ! Good luck !
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Good job man! But you have to be aware, I did some research before you did it. It does not apply to all devices. As the Russian ORO and Nordic Countries are the "same" region, I automatically assumed you bought your device in Europe, hence you won't be region locked out of your device. If you had a Hong Kong device you will have to take account for your storage difference (whether its 16GB or 32GB) as ROMs are usually for the 32GB PIT (bootloader), and any flashing of other region based ROMs COULD brick your device.

nicholaschum said:
CSC is Customer Sales Code. You want to change it when you want to debrand/debloat your phone by removing carrier-specific apps or update it to another carrier's update stream (to get a different carrier's upgrades). It also allows for you to get correct APN values if your carrier's auto assign doesn't work properly.
You don't need root to change it, you need Odin and the CSC package. You can use the Samsung code + IMEI as a last resort.
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Good job man! But you have to be aware, I did some research before you did it. It does not apply to all devices. As the Russian ORO and Nordic Countries are the "same" region, I automatically assumed you bought your device in Europe, hence you won't be region locked out of your device. If you had a Hong Kong device you will have to take account for your storage difference (whether its 16GB or 32GB) as ROMs are usually for the 32GB PIT (bootloader), and any flashing of other region based ROMs COULD brick your device.
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Nice find , thanks for pointing it out. I don't think I have a region lock, it didn't have any of the stickers that usually say it's region locked. But yea, my version is from Europe.
p.s. ORO is from Romania

fookea said:
Nice find , thanks for pointing it out. I don't think I have a region lock, it didn't have any of the stickers that usually say it's region locked. But yea, my version is from Europe.
p.s. ORO is from Romania
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Ahh cool cool, I guess I looked over too quickly but on Sammobile it said there was a Russian ORO too

nicholaschum said:
Ahh cool cool, I guess I looked over too quickly but on Sammobile it said there was a Russian ORO too
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I can only see SER and MGF CSC on sammobile . It doesn't matter anyway because it seems in the end it's ok to flash anything inside your region

fookea said:
I can only see SER and MGF CSC on sammobile . It doesn't matter anyway because it seems in the end it's ok to flash anything inside your region
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That was embarrassing xD I just relooked and yeah you're right
It was a glance problem on my end. Sorry! But yeah it still applies

CSC Change after update using odin N910C

Hi all, i download a new firmware on sammobile,
after flashing by odin n factory restore, i check my note with phone info*samsung my phne auto change the csc from XME-MY Malaysia to THL-TH Thailand and i hv all thailand free give n cant use it,
my question how to change csc to XME-MY from XME-TH?

Download csc changer or get galaxytools apk from sprint note 4 themes and apps section
Sent from my SM-N910P using XDA Free mobile app

I have found solution for my Galaxy Note 4 N910F in this thread - Changing Csc on S5 without root. Just make shore that the rom what you install is for your device model.

mm_scammer said:
Hi all, i download a new firmware on sammobile,
after flashing by odin n factory restore, i check my note with phone info*samsung my phne auto change the csc from XME-MY Malaysia to THL-TH Thailand and i hv all thailand free give n cant use it,
my question how to change csc to XME-MY from XME-TH?
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I too facing the same problem in malaysian note 4...have u find any solution???

mm_scammer said:
Hi all, i download a new firmware on sammobile,
after flashing by odin n factory restore, i check my note with phone info*samsung my phne auto change the csc from XME-MY Malaysia to THL-TH Thailand and i hv all thailand free give n cant use it,
my question how to change csc to XME-MY from XME-TH?
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mugilan243 said:
I too facing the same problem in malaysian note 4...have u find any solution???
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I went to service centre to seek for solution. Unfortunately they also unable to fix it, the only solution is motherboard replacement. My phone now still in service centre, hope can get back tomorrow and I will update what they have changed.

note 4
Hi bro..how your note 4 csc? Solved?

I can confirm that your EFS partition is missing or corrupted. If you lost your EFS, you don't have permanent fix. Next time when you do something on your phone... the most important part is to backup your EFS partition which contains the information about CSC and IMEI. I guess the phone put random CSC because the EFS folder was missing. That's why you flash the XME firmware it changed your CSC code to THAILAND. If you have EFS partition backed up, you can restore the partition then try flashing again the firmware. It will work. If not try the following:
Perhaps you can try this: https://www.alfredivy.per.sg/blogger/2014/03/efs-folder-imei-corrupted/
Let me know if it's working.
Note: I have the same phone like yours. I'm from Malaysia and I have full backup of the nandroid for the partition. The service center 'always' talk about motherboard repair, problem with chipset in fact this is only problem with software. At Samsung they actually have better software to restore your phone to the default state not Odin. Odin is just an ancient tool developed by Samsung and was leaked by someone in the organization.

when is this ever going to be fixed? VoLTE still not working

My S7 EDGE SM-G935W8 have Canadian firmware for volte i install Indian csc with the help of aroma installer but still not working .. i go through root explorer copy Indian csc file in phone csc file but still not working..I also try to install mm csc on nougat but nothing happen ..what to do ..very frustrating please help me :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

Neil17s said:
My S7 EDGE SM-G935W8 have Canadian firmware for volte i install Indian csc with the help of aroma installer but still not working .. i go through root explorer copy Indian csc file in phone csc file but still not working..I also try to install mm csc on nougat but nothing happen ..what to do ..very frustrating please help me :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Do some research and READ. Why would you flash MM CSC on Nougat? lol Are you just guessing what to do and then doing it? That's cool if you're into bricking your device.
Search, read, learn.

dynospectrum said:
Do some research and READ. Why would you flash MM CSC on Nougat? lol Are you just guessing what to do and then doing it? That's cool if you're into bricking your device.
Search, read, learn.
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As far as i know i tried every possible way and docent work

You will only get VoLTE if the firmware or the phone company supports it. In other words, I'm in Australia and Telstra firmware does not support it but Optus firmware does.

Can i flash my samsung s10 plus with different region stock os using odin without bre

I bought my mobile from UAE and am using it in india. When i compare my s10 plus with s10 indian variant , s10 front camera quality far beter than my s10 plus.so i m planning to flash indian region os using odin and have some doubt on this. Please some one clear my doubts
1. Will knox service get tripped, if i flash indian os using odin.?
2. Is this issue occurs due to different region os or hardware fault
3. If knox gets tripped, will it be fixed later ?
Thanks

Doesnt trip knox if you flash a stock firmware

Player04 said:
Doesnt trip knox if you flash a stock firmware
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Thanks for your reply, will i get OTA updates after installed my region firmware.?

Anyone please respond my question..am getting different answer from different tech sites. Some people are saying flash different region rom will affect the knox. Some of us telling, it wont. Please confirm it.

saravanan vs said:
Thanks for your reply, will i get OTA updates after installed my region firmware.?
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Yes you will get OTA after flashing a stock firmware using Odin
Use the main CSC file (not the HOME-CSC) if changing region
I always enable OEM Unlock in developer options before attempting to change CSC with Odin (disable OEM Unlock again after you have completed flash to enable full security)
You can only flash a firmware file that matches your model Variant
E.g. you cannot flash 975F firmware to an 975U model etc
Finally be aware your phone will be wiped after the flash completes so backup everything before you start. Good luck

Thanks a lot for your reply. And i am not get your points about CSC...can you please explain little more

saravanan vs said:
Thanks a lot for your reply. And i am not get your points about CSC...can you please explain little more
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Firmware for Odin flash contains 2 CSC files. The HOME_CSC file will NOT erase your device, the CSC one will. However as you are changing CSC code it is best to use the normal CSC file and allow your device data to be erased as it’s not a good idea to mix data and settings between different firmware
Hope this helps and good luck

Thanks for your reply