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Hi I am thinking of taking the O2 firmware off my phone and going for Samsung stock. I am on JE2 just now so should I go straight to JE2 stock or the new JE7? The phone is a contract phone so would it be easy to get the O2 ROM back if I ever needed a warranty repair?
SEARCH in development section O2 rom debrand .
jje
Hi
I followed the guide and successfully changed the firmware to the stock Samsung one on the thread mentioned here. However when I did the factory reset and reboot (which wipes everything) I find my handset still thinks it operator is o2 rather than the other CSC code mentioned which should mean it can take the standard firmware ota updates... this was my sole reason for de-branding so i can take advantage of OTA updates without waiting for them via o2.
Everything went as per the guide so I'm not sure why the change to a the XEU CSC operator didnt work. I've tried the factory reset/reboot twice and still shows the same.
Any advice on how to move this forward would be very much appreciated as although I'm now on stock f/w i can't update with KE7 or any of the other recent updates.
cheers
Bob.
Did you do *#272*imei# select csc and then do factory reset? This is what I had to do to get the change to be recognised.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
When i enter this I get a screen which shows
Preconfig
Sales Code O2U
Green button (not hilighighted)
and two buttons at the bottom
Install / Cancel
Are you saying i should select this O2U and hit install and THEN factory reset?
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when i hit the radio button the above screen and hit Install it says 'must be THREE chars.'
So not really sure what to do from here...
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BTW CSC currently shows as unknown (from doing *#1234#)
thanks
Hmmm strange. Follow step8 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064894
If that doesnt work I would put the O2 FW back on and try again
unclebobuk said:
Hi
should mean it can take the standard firmware ota updates..
There have never been OTA updates .
Any advice on how to move this forward would be very much appreciated as although I'm now on stock f/w i can't update with KE7 or any of the other recent updates.
Kies does not update stock rom in general though some report it has . Never happened to me from SGS1 to SGS 2 on many tries .
KE7 not yet on Kies for many .
Most of us debrand to remove branding and use Odin to flash stock firmware on release . Odin = KE7 now no wait .
Rebranding phone with original for warranty purpose only if needed .
jje
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unclebobuk said:
When i enter this I get a screen which shows
Preconfig
Sales Code O2U
Green button (not hilighighted)
and two buttons at the bottom
Install / Cancel
Are you saying i should select this O2U and hit install and THEN factory reset?
-- update --
when i hit the radio button the above screen and hit Install it says 'must be THREE chars.'
So not really sure what to do from here...
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BTW CSC currently shows as unknown (from doing *#1234#)
thanks
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do a factory reset using setting privacy, my CSC didnt change using the factory reset in recovery menu, only changed when I did the reset in settings menu.
thanks for the replies all. Tried the factory reset from the settings menu but preconfig still shows 02u and *#1234# still shows CSC unknown...
guess I'll have to try reflashing via ODIN again... should i use a different firmware..
i installed
I9100XWKDD_I9100XXKDH_I9100XEUKD1_HOME.TAR
(taken from thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064894)
Should i try a different version or put the stock one back...from the same thread..
I9100XWKDD_I9100XXKDH_I9100O2UKD1_HOME.TAR
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I guess whatever i flash I'll do the reset from the boot menu and also the factory reset as recommended..
any further feedback appreciated... guess its not likely i'll brick my phone but would like to be able to take advantage of the new features in the later f/wares.
thanks all.
How do i go about flashing a BTU firmware onto the SM-n9005?? i cant simply just flash the BTU firmware so what do i need to do?
will appreciate the help
thanks
jeezy85 said:
How do i go about flashing a BTU firmware onto the SM-n9005?? i cant simply just flash the BTU firmware so what do i need to do?
will appreciate the help
thanks
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BTU references the CSC code which determines the locale settings of the phone. To change the CSC code or what I refer to as the "regional carrier settings", enter the following code:
*#272* [IMEI #] # (without spaces)
This will bring up your regional carrier settings at which point, you can select the 3 digit code which refers to the country/carrier you wish to use the device on. For a list of carrier codes in alphabetical listing, refer to the following link:
http://ykkfive.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/samsung-csc-code-reference.html#.UmQt-FOWYng
Hope this helps!
cellrama said:
BTU references the CSC code which determines the locale settings of the phone. To change the CSC code or what I refer to as the "regional carrier settings", enter the following code:
*#272 [IMEI #] # (without spaces)
This will bring up your regional carrier settings at which point, you can select the 3 digit code which refers to the country/carrier you wish to use the device on. For a list of carrier codes in alphabetical listing, refer to the following link:
http://ykkfive.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/samsung-csc-code-reference.html#.UmQt-FOWYng
Hope this helps!
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does this work with note 3? i get a message saying unknown application
jeezy85 said:
does this work with note 3? i get a message saying unknown application
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Made a typo.... Sorry, it's *#272*(IMEI #)#
I've amended my initial post.
Hope this helps!
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Made a typo.... Sorry, it's *#272*(IMEI #)#
I've amended my initial post.
Hope this helps!
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still unknown application..
does it work for you?
jeezy85 said:
still unknown application..
does it work for you?
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It should work without issue: As an example, press *#06# on your device to obtain your IMEI number which will be 15 digits in length from left to right.
Once obtained, you would enter *#272*(IMEI#)# so as an example: *#272#123456789123456#
This would bring up the regional carrier settings. Hope there was just a typo and this works for you.
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There's essentially 3 parts to your Samsung Galaxy Note 3:
PDA, PHONE and CSC. The PDA is the firmware (software) in your device, the phone is the modem (2G/3G/4G/LTE) etc... and the CSC is the Consumer Software Customization.
The PDA is your software the phone is running and your GUI if I can put it that way. The key components of the device are the Phone and CSC. The phone is the modem of the device which communicates with the network for wireless voice and data connectivity. The CSC is the software that configures the communication between your device and carrier specific network when it comes to data speeds and network connectivity.
You should be able to use the method I suggested to change your consumer software customization (CSC). If this does not work, try this:
Boot into TWRP by powering off your device and once off, power on using Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button (all at once). When you see the Galaxy Note 3 logo, let go and it will boot into TWRP. Once in TWRP, press the corresponding buttons to data wipe/factory reset and wipe cache. Once done, press the button to reboot and try the *#272* method. If this does not work, try the following:
This software application will manually force your CSC since you've rooted your device:
Download and install the busy box application: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox
The above is needed for the CSC Changer App to work
Once installed, download and install CSC Changer App: http://d-h.st/IpA
Open the CSC Changer app and select “Change CSC”
This will take you directly to the available CSC codes list on your device. Please note that you will be able to see many codes only if your device’s firmware has multi-CSC
Select your desired CSC and tap on “Install” option
You device will now reboot and when it wakes up, it’ll have the new CSC
Hope this helps!
cellrama said:
It should work without issue: As an example, press *#06# on your device to obtain your IMEI number which will be 15 digits in length from left to right.
Once obtained, you would enter *#272*(IMEI#)# so as an example: *#272#123456789123456#
This would bring up the regional carrier settings. Hope there was just a typo and this works for you.
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There's essentially 3 parts to your Samsung Galaxy Note 3:
PDA, PHONE and CSC. The PDA is the firmware (software) in your device, the phone is the modem (2G/3G/4G/LTE) etc... and the CSC is the Consumer Software Customization.
The PDA is your software the phone is running and your GUI if I can put it that way. The key components of the device are the Phone and CSC. The phone is the modem of the device which communicates with the network for wireless voice and data connectivity. The CSC is the software that configures the communication between your device and carrier specific network when it comes to data speeds and network connectivity.
You should be able to use the method I suggested to change your consumer software customization (CSC). If this does not work, try this:
Boot into TWRP by powering off your device and once off, power on using Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button (all at once). When you see the Galaxy Note 3 logo, let go and it will boot into TWRP. Once in TWRP, press the corresponding buttons to data wipe/factory reset and wipe cache. Once done, press the button to reboot and try the *#272* method. If this does not work, try the following:
This software application will manually force your CSC since you've rooted your device:
Download and install the busy box application: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox
The above is needed for the CSC Changer App to work
Once installed, download and install CSC Changer App: http://d-h.st/IpA
Open the CSC Changer app and select “Change CSC”
This will take you directly to the available CSC codes list on your device. Please note that you will be able to see many codes only if your device’s firmware has multi-CSC
Select your desired CSC and tap on “Install” option
You device will now reboot and when it wakes up, it’ll have the new CSC
Hope this helps!
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thank you so much appreciate the help will give it a go and report back..
so if i change the CSC from TGY to BTU will this allow me to flash BTU firmware onto the device??
jeezy85 said:
thank you so much appreciate the help will give it a go and report back..
so if i change the CSC from TGY to BTU will this allow me to flash BTU firmware onto the device??
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Correct! Make sure the BTU ROM is one which supports your model. Once you have made the change, follow my link regarding ROOTING etc... and hopefully you'll have completed everything successfully. If not, report back with your results and I'll try to help where possible.
cellrama said:
Correct! Make sure the BTU ROM is one which supports your model. Once you have made the change, follow my link regarding ROOTING etc... and hopefully you'll have completed everything successfully. If not, report back with your results and I'll try to help where possible.
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i have attempted to flash the BTU firmware.. it comes back saying invalid system.img4 file.
Bare in mind my phone is the 16GB model.. do BTU models only come in 32GB? is this the cause of it? Any way around this?
jeezy85 said:
i have attempted to flash the BTU firmware.. it comes back saying invalid system.img4 file.
Bare in mind my phone is the 16GB model.. do BTU models only come in 32GB? is this the cause of it? Any way around this?
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OK, in your CSC menu, which carrier code did you select? This will enable to me assist you with regards to your firmware. Thank you!
cellrama said:
OK, in your CSC menu, which carrier code did you select? This will enable to me assist you with regards to your firmware. Thank you!
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what i did was. i downloaded the BTU CSC and flashed via odin. Is this the incorrect method?
I did open up Kies after and did have the BTU in brackets.
but i will try your method now i have restored the TGY CSC through odin
cellrama said:
It should work without issue: As an example, press *#06# on your device to obtain your IMEI number which will be 15 digits in length from left to right.
Once obtained, you would enter *#272*(IMEI#)# so as an example: *#272#123456789123456#
This would bring up the regional carrier settings. Hope there was just a typo and this works for you.
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There's essentially 3 parts to your Samsung Galaxy Note 3:
PDA, PHONE and CSC. The PDA is the firmware (software) in your device, the phone is the modem (2G/3G/4G/LTE) etc... and the CSC is the Consumer Software Customization.
The PDA is your software the phone is running and your GUI if I can put it that way. The key components of the device are the Phone and CSC. The phone is the modem of the device which communicates with the network for wireless voice and data connectivity. The CSC is the software that configures the communication between your device and carrier specific network when it comes to data speeds and network connectivity.
You should be able to use the method I suggested to change your consumer software customization (CSC). If this does not work, try this:
Boot into TWRP by powering off your device and once off, power on using Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button (all at once). When you see the Galaxy Note 3 logo, let go and it will boot into TWRP. Once in TWRP, press the corresponding buttons to data wipe/factory reset and wipe cache. Once done, press the button to reboot and try the *#272* method. If this does not work, try the following:
This software application will manually force your CSC since you've rooted your device:
Download and install the busy box application: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox
The above is needed for the CSC Changer App to work
Once installed, download and install CSC Changer App: http://d-h.st/IpA
Open the CSC Changer app and select “Change CSC”
This will take you directly to the available CSC codes list on your device. Please note that you will be able to see many codes only if your device’s firmware has multi-CSC
Select your desired CSC and tap on “Install” option
You device will now reboot and when it wakes up, it’ll have the new CSC
Hope this helps!
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no luck with CSC Changer.
I load it up click change CSC it gives me a warning about wiping data, click continue and nothing happens..?
jeezy85 said:
what i did was. i downloaded the BTU CSC and flashed via odin. Is this the incorrect method?
I did open up Kies after and did have the BTU in brackets.
but i will try your method now i have restored the TGY CSC through odin
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OK, I am new to this as well but a bit confused by your post. BTU just refers to the CSC code of your device which tells it how to implement the CSC (Consumer Software Customization). Since you are unable to load a specific carrier ROM onto your device which will enable the features you want (which are currently crippled), what I suggest is for you to change the CSC code. Once this has been completed, load TWRP and wipe the device completely and also wipe the cache. Once this has been completed, it's recommended you download a ROM which supports your model but enables the crippled features you want to ensure are enabled. Once the ROM has been loaded, use the CSC program if the *#272* method does not work and for the CSC, change it to reflect the 3 digit code for the ROM you just installed. At this point, you should be operational.
Hope this helps!
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OK... Then try this from a different approach:
Go into Settings | General and select About Device
From this menu, what does it show for your Baseband version?
Thanks!
cellrama said:
OK, I am new to this as well but a bit confused by your post. BTU just refers to the CSC code of your device which tells it how to implement the CSC (Consumer Software Customization). Since you are unable to load a specific carrier ROM onto your device which will enable the features you want (which are currently crippled), what I suggest is for you to change the CSC code. Once this has been completed, load TWRP and wipe the device completely and also wipe the cache. Once this has been completed, it's recommended you download a ROM which supports your model but enables the crippled features you want to ensure are enabled. Once the ROM has been loaded, use the CSC program if the *#272* method does not work and for the CSC, change it to reflect the 3 digit code for the ROM you just installed. At this point, you should be operational.
Hope this helps!
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OK... Then try this from a different approach:
Go into Settings | General and select About Device
From this menu, what does it show for your Baseband version?
Thanks!
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thank you for the reply
yeh i manage to get the CSC to BTU
however i just cannot flash the BTU firmware onto the device... the error i get is invalid ext4 Image.
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jeezy85 said:
thank you for the reply
yeh i manage to get the CSC to BTU
however i just cannot flash the BTU firmware onto the device... the error i get is invalid ext4 Image.
:crying:
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I'm misunderstanding something here. BTU just refers to the CSC as I understand. To further assist, please go into your Settings | General | About Device and let me know what your Model Number and Baseband version are. At this point, I will further research and hopefully provide enough information to get you up and running.
There should be no reason your phones in an incapacitated state.
Hope this helps!
Nearly the same problem here! I wanted to change my XEO Firmware to a DBT with Odin, but after few seconds Odin will stop with a fail.
conbey said:
Nearly the same problem here! I wanted to change my XEO Firmware to a DBT with Odin, but after few seconds Odin will stop with a fail.
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I have successfully flashed my UK BTU to HK TGY
I had the same issue with I trying to flash with odin at the beginning (1 file that included Bootloader, AP, CP,CSC ) then I have done some research at a chinese forum and discover the way around it.
I was given the link for the same TGY firmware but this time is split into 5 files (BL, AP, CP, CSC) instead of 1 whole file. I played with some setting as I still having Big Fail on Odin.
Then I tried to flash just AP,PC,CSC without BL and Viola is work
Now my Note 3 is running TGY firmware
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i have also TGY note 3, after flashing Omega rom, my firmware became:
AP: N9005XXUBMI7
CP: N9005XXUBMI5
CSC: N9005OXXBMI4
no idea which region the rom is, but it doesn't matter about internal memory sizes (16/32/64)
blackj30 said:
i have also TGY note 3, after flashing Omega rom, my firmware became:
CSC: N9005OXXBMI4
no idea which region the rom is, but it doesn't matter about internal memory sizes (16/32/64)
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OXX mean multi.csc from some European Countrys like mine. You can see the CSC working on system/csc/sales_code.dat.
But BTU is included on OXA multi.csc.
Try flash this on recovery and You have BTU by default. (For me work, but flash at Your risk and reponsability).
Link Deleted. Sorry
To validate the new CSC You must reboot by recovery and make full wipe (data + cache + dalvik) and a new configuration.
Before this make a Nandroid Backup and copy Your efs folder to Your extSdCard and to Your PC.
Think... think... better before....
Hi i hope someone can help me ive been searching for a day now and no solution was working. I flashed my s5 with CSC BTU to firmware from Poland XEO. I was trying to flash back firmware for UK as it was original and it did but CSC is still XEO i was trying flashing again using different tutorials and using root and app it reverts back to XEO as soon as i reboot device. Tried restore in KIES too and same story. I get message in Recovery mode like Manual mode apllying multi csc apllied the csc code XEO successfuly applied multi csc. And that happens all the time. Any solutions to that please?
Easy to sort flash the latest BTU then keep wiping cache partition then reset keep doing this until it changes to BTU it may take a few goes before it does change.
Done it like 15 times already and no change? Maybe im doing something wrong? still getting that manual mode setting csc to xeo. why the hell this is happening?!
qucharski said:
Done it like 15 times already and no change? Maybe im doing something wrong? still getting that manual mode setting csc to xeo. why the hell this is happening?!
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Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...e-csc-mods-t2887554/post56479916#post56479916
qucharski said:
Hi i hope someone can help me ive been searching for a day now and no solution was working. I flashed my s5 with CSC BTU to firmware from Poland XEO. I was trying to flash back firmware for UK as it was original and it did but CSC is still XEO i was trying flashing again using different tutorials and using root and app it reverts back to XEO as soon as i reboot device. Tried restore in KIES too and same story. I get message in Recovery mode like Manual mode apllying multi csc apllied the csc code XEO successfuly applied multi csc. And that happens all the time. Any solutions to that please?
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How did you check for the CSC?
Can you use Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app and show all info in the CSC INFO section?
(original CSC, firmware's CSC and active CSC...)
I had this problem too. Heres how i solved it.
Flash the 4.4.2 firmware you are reverting back to and factory reset. Once your phone is set up download and install towelroot supersu and csc changer. Follow the rooting process to root your phone as shown in other guides here. Once rooted use the app to change csc to BTU. your phone will then factory reset. Once booted again flash the firmware again and once again factory reset. You should now have back BTU CSC like i did last night. Hope this helps.
Hi, I have SM-910H with ACR CSC. I have tried flashing multiple Stock Roms but CSC does not changes. I have factory reset multiple times. Also I have tried below mentioned method multiple times but no avail. If anyone has been successfully change CSC on 910H without root, kindly help me out.
1. Run and configure Odin. Do NOT check “Re-Partition” and “Auto Reboot” check boxes.
2. Load the stock firmware in the PDA button.
3. Set the phone in download mode (Volume Down+Home+Power button). Then connect the phone in your computer.
4. Hit the “Start” button and then wait.
5. Once the flashing successfully completed. Do NOT let it reboot into the normal mode.
6. Reboot into recovery mode (Volume Up+Home+Power button).
7. See if it’s applying the CSC file then wait until it finishes and reboot.
8. If you do not see the CSC installation, instead choose the “Wipe data/Factory reset”. Then repeat flashing the stock firmware. You may then achieved the CSC code flashing the stock firmware on the second attempt.
10. Confirm the CSC code by using Kies 3 or by downloading Phone INFO ★Samsung★ and see if the CSC code has changed.
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Is there any developer or Samsung expert, who can highlight what might be the problem here.
tipu2185 said:
Is there any developer or Samsung expert, who can highlight what might be the problem here.
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Find & flash single country csc instead of multi csc, once it's changed to single country csc, flash again as per your requirements.
jdomadia said:
Find & flash single country csc instead of multi csc, once it's changed to single country csc, flash again as per your requirements.
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Thanks for the advice. I can try that. Can you point out any 910H firmware that is single CSC. Also can you tell how to check from downloaded firmware that it is whether single CSC or multi CSC.
I used to flash Singapore rom when I was facing problem like u r facing but i don't know about your model, there was a thread in note 3 forum mentioning this.
Note 3 thread for csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2666907
i don't mean to hijack the thread but i am on the same boat with n910f (not rooted).
I have a warranty appointment (battery drain) and wish to flash back to stock. I purchased my phone sim free from Switzerland and i am in the UK. however i tried lollipop German rom (and sadly did not record my csc, i am a noob) and have now downgraded to UK rom to test battery drain issue for a day or two. I now wish to revert back to stock. my phone id csc related fields are as below.
original csc code: BTU
firmware csc: AUT
active csc code: BTU / AUT
csc country iso: CH
which rom should i flash to and back. Also considering the german lollipop rom data has completely gone from the csc which i flashed to the UK rom afterwards will it be safe to flash to it without auto reboot and then flash back to AUT swiss rom. i'd rather not have to set up my device again . and any comments on Warranty things / recommendations i need to take care of before my appointment
thnx
*********my solution ---------
I reset to factory default , installed lollipop rom, reset to factory default, booted lollipop, reset to factory default again, flashed swiss image , reset to factory default and everything was back to stock
Hi,
Tried to flash firmware to get rid of vodafone csc from my new s8 but csc keep staying VOD i want it BTU ideally.
Has anyone tried it yet and done it?
Need some advice
Need to flash then wipe for it to take.
Thanks for advice can you specify do you mean flash and then in recovery wipe cache and wipe data?
Anyone can help please?
Ok what he means is once flashed btu go into recovery not sure what 3 buttons to press but Google it.
Once in there wipe cache and reformat phone once more then it should change VOD to BTU that's what I did when I had my vodafone s7 and changed it to btu
It doesn't work stays VOD no matter what i do
Ok so you flashed BTU what files did you use?
Dial *#243203855#
mimo2008 said:
Ok so you flashed BTU what files did you use?
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Hi,
Used firmware from sammobile AP BL CP CSC_OXM
peachpuff said:
Dial *#243203855#
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Says invalid ussd code
Hi my suggestion would be 're flash the latest firmware again once installed then boot phone into recovery mode then wipe cache then format and reboot phone again one last time.
hi
i have samsung j7008 model it any problem and have now my device are boot loop (powen on appear smart service and update) so i use kises and update but time is very longer i can't wait it's time and i use odin and flash same prob… but i have emergency recovery code.so please help me solve?please i really trouble and i think crom service lock because i see it ?
paingyatitun123 said:
hi
i have samsung j7008 model it any problem and have now my device are boot loop (powen on appear smart service and update) so i use kises and update but time is very longer i can't wait it's time and i use odin and flash same prob… but i have emergency recovery code.so please help me solve?please i really trouble and i think crom service lock because i see it ?
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I'm sorry this is for s8 if you goto SamMobile forum post in there greenman may be able to help more but to me sounds like you need to 're flash original firmware.
mimo2008 said:
Hi my suggestion would be 're flash the latest firmware again once installed then boot phone into recovery mode then wipe cache then format and reboot phone again one last time.
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Unfortunately still VOD
qucharski said:
Unfortunately still VOD
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Ok if you go to SamMobile forum and put a post there greenman maybe able to help you.
Sorry i couldn't give anymore I'm kinda stuck as well.
mimo2008 said:
Ok if you go to SamMobile forum and put a post there greenman maybe able to help you.
Sorry i couldn't give anymore I'm kinda stuck as well.
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Ok just did just need to wait
qucharski said:
Hi,
Tried to flash firmware to get rid of vodafone csc from my new s8 but csc keep staying VOD i want it BTU ideally.
Has anyone tried it yet and done it?
Need some advice
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This shouldn't be a problem so let me help. First some questions...
1. From which carrier/country is your phone?
2. Does it have a network lock?
3. Is it the Model number SM-G950F?
4. Which files did you flash via Odin (please type the actual filenames) and with which settings in Odin?
5. If you go into Settings - About phone - Software information - Service provider software. Please tell me the first and third line there under this point.
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This shouldn't be a problem so let me help. First some questions...
1. From which carrier/country is your phone?
2. Does it have a network lock?
3. Is it the Model number SM-G950F?
4. Which files did you flash via Odin (please type the actual filenames) and with which settings in Odin?
5. If you go into Settings - About phone - Software information - Service provider software. Please tell me the first and third line there under this point.
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Hi,
1. Bought from Vodafone UK
2. Removed lock by code
3 G950F
4 Sorry don't have access to my laptop now but I've
Downloaded latest btu software from sammobile
unpacked it and used as per instructions. Tried using either home_csc or the other one but no luck either
Settings tried just standard and tried pit and reformat didn't work either
5. SAOMC_SM-G950F-OXM_XEU_077
XEU/XEU/VOD
when go into recovery it's still VOD tho
You have done all you could do.
You needed to flash with normal CSC NOT with HOME_CSC to change the CSC.
Your new CSC is XEU!
It still shows XEU/XEU/VOD because VOD is the original CSC of your phone. This is new for the S8 and could not be changed! But normally you will get OTA updates for your new XEU CSC just fine! And any Vodafone-Apps should also be removed.
So everything is like on Samsung devices debranded bevore - beside that the factory CSC is hard branded inside the phone. But thats just optical. Everything else works like it is an XEU CSC.
maik005 said:
You have done all you could do.
You needed to flash with normal CSC NOT with HOME_CSC to change the CSC.
Your new CSC is XEU!
It still shows XEU/XEU/VOD because VOD is the original CSC of your phone. This is new for the S8 and could not be changed! But normally you will get OTA updates for your new XEU CSC just fine! And any Vodafone-Apps should also be removed.
So everything is like on Samsung devices debranded bevore - beside that the factory CSC is hard branded inside the phone. But thats just optical. Everything else works like it is an XEU CSC.
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Are you sure about that? In the past if you didnt change properly the CSC after unbranding your phone you werent getting OTA updates anymore, i've read on SamMobile you gotta use Smart Switch using the serial number of a phone you know has that CSC, but i dont know how to find one, no one answered me on here. I'm thinking of going into a store and look at the exhibition one, but im afraid it's not legal to do that.