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KE2 to another version?

Hey all,
I just got my new galaxy S II and want a custom rom in it, but i have a question about the firmwares:
I have the firmware version of KE2 and maybe its a stupid question, but is it possible to upgrade to another or just flash a ROM with another version?
I am waiting to hear from your nice knowledge to share with me
Greetz Patrick
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Upgrades or upgrade via Kies .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081368
jje

Thanks for your reply, but my question was actually: can i upgrade my firmware (KE2) to another with another name like KE8 or KF1? Thanks anyway
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You can flash any version of a firmware to your phone regardless of what it is starting out on.
if you wish to you can flash your KE2 to either of the ones you meantioned via odin.
There is detailed guides on this in the dev section that arent too hard to follow and are a good read to understand the process to do this.

Nobody ever says if an update implies a hard reset or not.
I know You don't have to wipe(hard reset) if the csc stays the same, but what if it changes (e.g.: from ITV KE2 to polish KF2)? Losing all the settings is not acceptable...

TrustNoOne82 said:
Nobody ever says if an update implies a hard reset or not.
Hard reset is defined yes or no in the instructions .
Standard update NO hard reset .
I know You don't have to wipe(hard reset) if the csc stays the same, but what if it changes (e.g.: from ITV KE2 to polish KF2)?
If the CSC changes then you have flashed the wrong firmware +CSC
You want ITV csc then flash ITV firmware with an ITV csc .
jje
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JJEgan said:
TrustNoOne82 said:
Nobody ever says if an update implies a hard reset or not.
Hard reset is defined yes or no in the instructions .
Standard update NO hard reset .
I know You don't have to wipe(hard reset) if the csc stays the same, but what if it changes (e.g.: from ITV KE2 to polish KF2)?
If the CSC changes then you have flashed the wrong firmware +CSC
You want ITV csc then flash ITV firmware with an ITV csc .
jje
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I know that, but what if I want to use another csc for faster updates?
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TrustNoOne82 said:
JJEgan said:
I know that, but what if I want to use another csc for faster updates?
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CSC is country specific codes for networks nothing to do with updates .
Not even read by updater .
jje
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JJEgan said:
TrustNoOne82 said:
CSC is country specific codes for networks nothing to do with updates .
Not even read by updater .
jje
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So the thing I read that if you flash a foreign (e.g. xeu) firmware over a local one (e.g. itv) you have to wipe is false... Good to know, that's the thing that has been keeping me from updating.
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TrustNoOne82 said:
JJEgan said:
So the thing I read that if you flash a foreign (e.g. xeu) firmware over a local one (e.g. itv) you have to wipe is false... Good to know, that's the thing that has been keeping me from updating.
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If you change the CSC on the phone that may wipe .
but if you have CSC say ITY and flash firmware ITY its the same but if you flash XEU then to get it to replace ITY after the phone boots you may need to change in the phone the CSC that may need a factory reset if its not shown as XEU CSC
You dont really need a CSC all it does if give a list of networks and a sales code in text and xml files .
No CSC or wrong CSC just enter networks APN details manually .
IF you have CWM you can back the original rom up before any flashing and use that to recover from wipe .
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HELP: CSC Code!! pleasee

Hi,
I have a GS3 from Amazon in the UK. I havnt recieved the 4.3 update yet so I decided to check the CSC code which was set to TTT :crying: (Trinidad and Tobago). The update hasnt been released in TTT yet so I want to change the CSC to BTU. The phone is NOT rooted. I have tried a few apps plus the *#272*IMEI# but non work . Can anyone please tell me how to do it?/??
Thanks in advance

amolak1999 said:
Hi,
I have a GS3 from Amazon in the UK. I havnt recieved the 4.3 update yet so I decided to check the CSC code which was set to TTT :crying: (Trinidad and Tobago). The update hasnt been released in TTT yet so I want to change the CSC to BTU. The phone is NOT rooted. I have tried a few apps plus the *#272*IMEI# but non work . Can anyone please tell me how to do it?/??
Thanks in advance
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You can use this app to change your CSC. However, two things.
A. You need to be rooted beyond XXELLA
B. Your selected rom needs to support multi csc

( tried that before but doesn't work as its unrooted and on stock software

amolak1999 said:
( tried that before but doesn't work as its unrooted and on stock software
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It should work, but you need to root if you're on XXELLA or above

Sorry not that much of a techie :silly: what is XXELLA? So it doesn't need to be rooted? Because when i press change CSC it comes up with com.android.preconfig not found on your device and takes me to the dialer with *#272*1759# already punched in?? After ringing that I get Connection problem or invalid MMI code.

amolak1999 said:
Sorry not that much of a techie :silly: what is XXELLA? So it doesn't need to be rooted? Because when i press change CSC it comes up with com.android.preconfig not found on your device and takes me to the dialer with *#272*1759# already punched in?? After ringing that I get Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
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Xxella would be a 4.1.2 firmware.
It would look like your stock setup doesn't have a multi CSC setup so I'm not sure if you're able to change to BTU
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amolak1999 said:
Sorry not that much of a techie :silly: what is XXELLA? So it doesn't need to be rooted? Because when i press change CSC it comes up with com.android.preconfig not found on your device and takes me to the dialer with *#272*1759# already punched in?? After ringing that I get Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
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if I am not wrong you need:
(1) be rooted to change the CSC
(2) after that you can use the tool mentioned before and/or flash a BTU rom
or maybe easier:
just flash the newest 4.3 rom version (you can do this without root as well I think)

Flash the latest 4.3 rom for the UK, using odin and following the guide in sticky thread.
Factory reset from recovery, reboot and csc should match the firmware.
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chrismast said:
if I am not wrong you need:
(1) be rooted to change the CSC
(2) after that you can use the tool mentioned before and/or flash a BTU rom
or maybe easier:
just flash the newest 4.3 rom version (you can do this without root as well I think)
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Hi can you please tell me how to flash the latest 4.3 without rooting please?

amolak1999 said:
Hi can you please tell me how to flash the latest 4.3 without rooting please?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
Download the latest 4.3 for UK - which would be - I9300XXUGMK6. Then follow instructions in the first post

blazevxi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
Download the latest 4.3 for UK - which would be - I9300XXUGMK6. Then follow instructions in the first post
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I'm pretty sure this method will default the CSC to "KOR"
You want to flash the ELL4 U.K. firmware from the stock firmware thread. Download the S2/S3 CSC changer app from the play store and set the CSC to BTU.
This will factory reset the device, so make sure you have your important files backed up.
Then proceed to flash MK6 4.3. Now everything will match.

electrotune1200 said:
I'm pretty sure this method will default the CSC to "KOR"
You want to flash the ELL4 U.K. firmware from the stock firmware thread. Download the S2/S3 CSC changer app from the play store and set the CSC to BTU.
This will factory reset the device, so make sure you have your important files backed up.
Then proceed to flash MK6 4.3. Now everything will match.
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Do you think If I took the device to Carphone Warehouse would they be able to change the CSC??

amolak1999 said:
Do you think If I took the device to Carphone Warehouse would they be able to change the CSC??
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Do it yourself man.... It's easy.

electrotune1200 said:
Do it yourself man.... It's easy.
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How?? I don't wanna void the warranty

amolak1999 said:
How?? I don't wanna void the warranty
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If you flash a untouched 4.3 rom thru odin it does not void the warranty. It will read official in Odin. At least on my phone it did. Like they said earlier they should have a uk version floating around somewhere. Otherwise just leave it alone and wait for the update. I hope that helps

Changing csc thru odin

I have a EGY CSC.i need to change my CSC .because EGY has not received any updates since march.so how can i do it ?can i do it without breaking OTA?any help please

Just flash a different firmware via ODIN, no need to change CSC

CuBz90 said:
Just flash a different firmware via ODIN, no need to change CSC
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If i flash BTU one will it break OTA?my product code ends with EGY(samsung phone info product code under CSC tab) is it okay?

dinuka_haxxor said:
If i flash BTU one will it break OTA?my product code ends with EGY(samsung phone info product code under CSC tab) is it okay?
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Same question I have
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CuBz90 said:
Just flash a different firmware via ODIN, no need to change CSC
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So by flashing UK BTW Firmware It will automatically change my region to the UK and Ill be receiving UK OTA updates in the future?

Hgneto said:
So by flashing UK BTW Firmware It will automatically change my region to the UK and Ill be receiving UK OTA updates in the future?
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Correct. As long as you use the CSC file and not the HOME_CSC file.

CuBz90 said:
Correct. As long as you use the CSC file and not the HOME_CSC file.
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Thank you for your help
I want to flash the latest firmware for the S7 Edge - https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/122404/G935FXXU1DQB3_G935FOXA1DQB1_BTU/
Anything I must pay attention in Odin or just flash it the normal way?
Also, in the instructions they say to use odin v3.11.1, is it ok if I use the latest odin which is v3.12.3, or it's better if I use the version they used to avoid any surprise problems?

Hgneto said:
Thank you for your help
I want to flash the latest firmware for the S7 Edge - https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/122404/G935FXXU1DQB3_G935FOXA1DQB1_BTU/
Anything I must pay attention in Odin or just flash it the normal way?
Also, in the instructions they say to use odin v3.11.1, is it ok if I use the latest odin which is v3.12.3, or it's better if I use the version they used to avoid any surprise problems?
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Just flash all 4 files, ignoring HOME_CSC.
Any Odin version should be fine.

CuBz90 said:
Just flash all 4 files, ignoring HOME_CSC.
Any Odin version should be fine.
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Thanks! And besides my phone isn't originally from the UK I'll start receiving OTA updates from the UK? Or will the OTA's be received from the original country where the phone was bought?

Hgneto said:
Thanks! And besides my phone isn't originally from the UK I'll start receiving OTA updates from the UK? Or will the OTA's be received from the original country where the phone was bought?
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You'll receive OTA updates for BTU

problem with connecting gear 3
Hello
installed this rom on my s7 flat 930w8 and everything works great but i can not get my gear 3 to connect keep getting an error message
error message: "check if your phone is compatible and if the samsung gear app needs to be updated then try again
somtimes i will get a download failed message first after hitting the connect button

CuBz90 said:
Correct. As long as you use the CSC file and not the HOME_CSC file.
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I was research for this csc and change csc, and i have question. my product is ETL. if i only flash firmware from DBT with includec CSC, not HOME_CSC. does it auto change to DBT, or i must remove sim card while phone 1st. boot up? some guys says bcuz most firmwares is OXM it will stay already to ETL will not changing... can u give me answer for that? thank you so much

S7 edge update to 7.0 on UK networks

I've got my phone thru EE and checked for update to 7.0 but nothing as of yet.
Has anyone in the UK received update to 7.0 and which network?
I'm thinking updating via Odin but I've read some people knox tripped using odin which is very unusal. Anyone else had the same issue?
Thanks
update
I've updated my to nougat via odin and no know tripped. Void counter remains 0.

Hi,
I'm also in the U.K using an Un-Branded Sim Free s7 edge.
I use many of the Uk Payg Networks.
You would need to wait until Samsung have sent the Firmware to EE for them to test and send back with any requested refinements and then would be pushed out to your phone. This can delay things a bit.
The Firmware should be pushed out to me directly from Samsung. (Still waiting)
Samsung U.K advised me its being sent out in waves.

Have you received update?
How are you finding it?
Thanks

riz157 said:
Have you received update?
How are you finding it?
Thanks
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I believe he told you already:
"The Firmware should be pushed out to me directly from Samsung. (Still waiting)"

riz157 said:
I've got my phone thru EE and checked for update to 7.0 but nothing as of yet.
Has anyone in the UK received update to 7.0 and which network?
I'm thinking updating via Odin but I've read some people knox tripped using odin which is very unusal. Anyone else had the same issue?
Thanks
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ODIN doesn't trip Knox. Where did you read this exactly?
No networks have released network firmware. The only UK users to get Nougat officially are those with handsets that use stock UK BTU firmware.
If you only want Wi-Fi calling then flashing Nougat through ODIN is fine.
If you want VoLTE as well, then you need to flash the Nougat BETA 1 CSC in ODIN as well

Galactus said:
ODIN doesn't trip Knox. Where did you read this exactly?
No networks have released network firmware. The only UK users to get Nougat officially are those with handsets that use stock UK BTU firmware.
If you only want Wi-Fi calling then flashing Nougat through ODIN is fine.
If you want VoLTE as well, then you need to flash the Nougat BETA 1 CSC in ODIN as well
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Thanks very useful info. So I flash the other files from final release and select csc from beta 1 or flash csc separately?

I had XEO csc, flashed nougat btu, downgraded back to 6.0.1 and csc changed to XEU, flashed back to 7.0 btu and knox remained 0X0

riz157 said:
Thanks very useful info. So I flash the other files from final release and select csc from beta 1 or flash csc separately?
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Always flash together. All files from main release, but Nougat BETA 1 CSC. This of course will wipe your phone. Do a smart switch or Samsung cloud back up. It won't save app data, but it'll save all your .apk files, messages etc

Galactus said:
Always flash together. All files from main release, but Nougat BETA 1 CSC. This of course will wipe your phone. Do a smart switch or Samsung cloud back up. It won't save app data, but it'll save all your .apk files, messages etc
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thanks you wouldn't happen to have link to reliable beta 1 csc?

riz157 said:
thanks you wouldn't happen to have link to reliable beta 1 csc?
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http://www107.zippyshare.com/v/IQt68O79/file.html
Uploaded myself.

Galactus said:
http://www107.zippyshare.com/v/IQt68O79/file.html
Uploaded myself.
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cheers successfully update but no VoLTE though, no wifi calling either.

riz157 said:
cheers successfully update but no VoLTE though, no wifi calling either.
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What is your CSC?

Galactus said:
What is your CSC?
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The one you linked. Can I just flash csc again?

riz157 said:
The one you linked. Can I just flash csc again?
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Use the Samsung Phone info app to double check your CSC is BTU.

Galactus said:
Use the Samsung Phone info app to double check your CSC is BTU.
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See screen shot pls it's ZPK4

riz157 said:
See screen shot pls it's ZPK4
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Go to the other screen called CSC.

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Go to the other screen called CSC.
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It's btu

Did you have wifi calling and volte before? can't see why a full flash wouldn't work since it has worked for everyone else that tried

Hasn't worked for everyone else. I lost WiFi calling when I went from EVR to BTU. I used Odin and flashed all files except HOME_CSC.

I'm not sure if this will help but I had similar problem with WiFi calling not working on Vodafone after flashing BTU when it used to work with BTU MM. Someone suggested to disable WiFi calling through the Vodafone app and enable it again, this fixed the issue. Do EE have a similar app or process you can try?
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S8 Active Help (Baseband version is G892AUCS3BRG1)

Hello guys, I have just now heard that At&T is rolling out the Android Pie update to the S8 Active. Unfortunately, I do not have a AT&T SIM card on my device currently. This causes my phone to not get ANY updates. The only update I last got was when I sent my phone to a Samsung Technician after I bricked my phone from failed root attempts. I am currently in Android 8.0.0. Is there any way to flash any Pie firmware to my phone even though it is Bootloader v3? Any help is GREATLY appreciated as I am getting so tired of Oreo. I tried using Smart Switch but it says my phone is in the latest firmware update which is a lie, my security patch level is July 2018...
Edit: I have recently unlocked my phone from AT&T in hopes of getting an update, but I didn't know the firmware would stay. And no, I do not have ANY access to AT&T SIM cards or stores.
Edit 2: Solved! I just used a firmware download I got from this forum because sammobile.com did not have it here it is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bw-cYNY1KoEH4Pa-a9dJRQJW09r_uw93/view Just flash this firmware to your phone from Odin! This does not risk breaking or voiding your warranty if you still have one! I am enjoying Pie right now! Give thanks to the who supplied me with the firmware link and youdoofus who actually responded to me. I just wanted to be assured that the firmware that is Pie will be good for my device. This is for people who do not have ATT SIM on their phone or cannot receive update. Model number must be from ATT and SM-G892A!

05Anjelly said:
Hello guys, I have just now heard that At&T is rolling out the Android Pie update to the S8 Active. Unfortunately, I do not have a AT&T SIM card on my device currently. This causes my phone to not get ANY updates. The only update I last got was when I sent my phone to a Samsung Technician after I bricked my phone from failed root attempts. I am currently in Android 8.0.0. Is there any way to flash any Pie firmware to my phone even though it is Bootloader v3? Any help is GREATLY appreciated as I am getting so tired of Oreo. I tried using Smart Switch but it says my phone is in the latest firmware update which is a lie, my security patch level is July 2018...
Edit: I have recently unlocked my phone from AT&T in hopes of getting an update, but I didn't know the firmware would stay. And no, I do not have ANY access to AT&T SIM cards or stores.
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the problem youre going to run into is the availability of firmwares for your phone. sammobile.com/firmwares was a bust, looking elsewhere for ya. But if you have a computer, usb type-c cable Odin and the correct firmware version and are able to get to download mode, then you should be in good shape.

So I have a firmware at hand with my phone model that is pie, if I update it through Odin, will it void my warranty? Or will there be any chance it will brick my phone because I have done this many times. If it wasn't for ATT bootloader v3 I would've not been asking all these questions. I have already used sammobile.

05Anjelly said:
So I have a firmware at hand with my phone model that is pie, if I update it through Odin, will it void my warranty? Or will there be any chance it will brick my phone because I have done this many times. If it wasn't for ATT bootloader v3 I would've not been asking all these questions. I have already used sammobile.
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it will not void your warranty. isnt your warranty expired on an S8 anyways? only rooting/unlocking bootloader will void the warranty.

youdoofus said:
it will not void your warranty. isnt your warranty expired on an S8 anyways? only rooting/unlocking bootloader will void the warranty.
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bw-cYNY1KoEH4Pa-a9dJRQJW09r_uw93/view
Here is the firmware that I want to upload into my SM-G892A, will this help my phone get Pie? Will I need to download any special Odin? Thanks for the help.

05Anjelly said:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bw-cYNY1KoEH4Pa-a9dJRQJW09r_uw93/view
Here is the firmware that I want to upload into my SM-G892A, will this help my phone get Pie? Will I need to download any special Odin? Thanks for the help.
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the firmware version in your link is the one in this article which is pie, so yes. As far as Odin goes, i usually default to the newest one if im out downloading one anyways. 3.13.1 is the latest version. https://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/#.XWFVzOhKjb0

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the firmware version in your link is the one in this article which is pie, so yes. As far as Odin goes, i usually default to the newest one if im out downloading one anyways. 3.13.1 is the latest version. https://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/#.XWFVzOhKjb0
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Yes, I just did it, and wow! I got Pie! Thank you so much:good::good::good::good:

05Anjelly said:
Yes, I just did it, and wow! I got Pie! Thank you so much:good::good::good::good:
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for sure bro! glad you got it taken care of!

Wow , just looking a way to upgrade to pie
Thanks so much!

sonyhack said:
Wow , just looking a way to upgrade to pie
Thanks so much!
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I hope we fixed your problem! Make sure to give youdoofus thanks! I was scared I would never recieve Pie and I was nervous to flash this firmware to my phone but he gave me the assurance I needed

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I hope we fixed your problem! Make sure to give youdoofus thanks! I was scared I would never recieve Pie and I was nervous to flash this firmware to my phone but he gave me the assurance I needed
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see, now this is the kind of sh1t that keeps me coming back and trying to help out wherever i can and learn from those who know more than myself. Rock on my dude!!

05Anjelly said:
I hope we fixed your problem! Make sure to give youdoofus thanks! I was scared I would never recieve Pie and I was nervous to flash this firmware to my phone but he gave me the assurance I needed
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Some tips before flashing? Did you flash every file on the .zip archive? (BL_ , AP_ , CSC and so?)
Factory reset before/after flashing?

sonyhack said:
Some tips before flashing? Did you flash every file on the .zip archive? (BL_ , AP_ , CSC and so?)
Factory reset before/after flashing?
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Since its just an update, you are able to keep your data if you put HOME_CSC in the bottom box. So, yes use every file if you want to keep your data. If not, put CSC where its supposed to be and thats it. I don't have access to my computer but thats what I did. You don't need factory reset. Just go to any "How to Install Any Firmware Update through Odin" Video on YouTube and you should see a good tutorial. It is just an update. I hope I fixed you problem! Don't be nervous about updating, only be nervous when you flash a ROM on it!

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Some tips before flashing? Did you flash every file on the .zip archive? (BL_ , AP_ , CSC and so?)
Factory reset before/after flashing?
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nothing other than having the correct version of Odin for your phone and ADB drivers installed along with the correct firmware files. And yes the Home_CSC is to not factory reset, and the regular CSC is to factory reset it

PIT Error
I tried flashing the files you provided, but it keeps failing on "Get PIT for Mapping". I tried 4 times and every one failed on the same part. I am on the exact same baseband version you were on, the provider is AT&T and the phone is unlocked. I don't get what the problem is...

NeverEndingCycle said:
I tried flashing the files you provided, but it keeps failing on "Get PIT for Mapping". I tried 4 times and every one failed on the same part. I am on the exact same baseband version you were on, the provider is AT&T and the phone is unlocked. I don't get what the problem is...
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you need to go into the CSC file and extract the PIT. once extracted, go into the other options in Odin and put the pit in its slot, then reflash with the CSC you got the PIT from in its proper place along with the others.

youdoofus said:
you need to go into the CSC file and extract the PIT. once extracted, go into the other options in Odin and put the pit in its slot, then reflash with the CSC you got the PIT from in its proper place along with the others.
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Alright, how do I go about extracting the PIT file from the CSC file?

NeverEndingCycle said:
Alright, how do I go about extracting the PIT file from the CSC file?
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The CSC is just a compressed file, so WinRAR will do it if 7zip doesnt

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The CSC is just a compressed file, so WinRAR will do it if 7zip doesnt
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I did that but it didn't change anything. Do I need to remove the pit file from the CSC file?

NeverEndingCycle said:
I did that but it didn't change anything. Do I need to remove the pit file from the CSC file?
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shouldnt need to. flash the 4 files again in Odin but select the "re-partition" box