it appears the AUS tab a 8 "SM-T350" stopped receiving updates at March 17th 2017 QA1 6.0.1 while 3 other regions got updated to 7.1.1 QJ1 October 15th and 16th.
I have already seen this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/help/stuck-flashing-region-restart-t3683613 and I am wondering if flashing, for example, the U.S. version (cellular south) on the Australia model (with exact same model number) would be prohibited in Odin or if it does actually flash, what's the likelihood that the bootloader would be inoperable / bricked?
in my experiences, attempting to flash an incorrect (wrong model or old version) bootloader, Odin just errors. but in this case I don't see any reason Odin would refuse to do it
looking for answers from experienced people, not someone just looking to increase post count
The ROM from different regions will normally flash without a problem. The difference is usually the available wifi channels and the regional locks on apps like Netflix. It is typical for Samsung to release updates by region and if it is a major one, I will usually flash the first region released. Of course I'm talking about Wifi only tablets. Cell phone tablets, because of the differing techs, are another matter.
As long as it's wifi model, region doesn't matter. All wifi tablets sold worldwide actually are the same tablets, so it doesn't matter which firmware you're flashing to it.
However, if you flash US firmware to an Australia tablet, it will only be recognized by Samsung server as an US tablet and follow new updates of US tablet.
Like my SM-T580, SM-P580, when Nougat is available in German or Korea, I did not hesitate to flash the new firmware. When Nougat is available in US, I flash back the US version.
For the purpose of bypass FRP, I am willing to flash Hongkong, Afghanistan firmware if it works with a certain method to unlock FRP ( Factory Reset Protection). After that, I am going to flash back
the latest US's firmware.
In short, you're free to flash whatever firmware you like to a wifi tablet. LTE tablet is a different story as bootloader is locked.
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Before I start, this is the first android phone I've ever owned so the question may or may not be stupid.
So I live in India and I saw the trade-in deal for the S8. I was in need of an upgrade (iPhone 6) so I went for it as I was heading to the U.S soon. I heard that the international version gets updates sooner than the unlocked U.S version. Can I just change my firmware to international, get earlier updates with no drawback? If yes then why have I not seen a lot on this?
Pretty sure the firmware is locked to the device unless you root. I had an unlocked international S6(920?F) . It updated a lot earlier than the W released in Canada.
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Before I start, this is the first android phone I've ever owned so the question may or may not be stupid.
So I live in India and I saw the trade-in deal for the S8. I was in need of an upgrade (iPhone 6) so I went for it as I was heading to the U.S soon. I heard that the international version gets updates sooner than the unlocked U.S version. Can I just change my firmware to international, get earlier updates with no drawback? If yes then why have I not seen a lot on this?
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If the device you get is G950F (international) then updates will come sooner. If you get any other version they are for specific regions, so if you get G950U (US unlocked) you can't flash international firmware to it. Can only flash firmware for the model you get.
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If the device you get is G950F (international) then updates will come sooner. If you get any other version they are for specific regions, so if you get G950U (US unlocked) you can't flash international firmware to it. Can only flash firmware for the model you get.
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Then what are the benefits of people switching carriers for example? There seem to be a bunch of threads giving a tutorial on how to change firmware to different carries e.g. From a T Mobile to Unlocked.
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Then what are the benefits of people switching carriers for example? There seem to be a bunch of threads giving a tutorial on how to change firmware to different carries e.g. From a T Mobile to Unlocked.
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For stuff like WiFi calling, voLTE, removal of bloat some csc tweaks
Guess that's unfortunate.
Playing with my new M3 and ive noticed one discrepancy. It has a working B009 C100 (eu firmware) installed but when i enter the dialler for the show country information the country code is spcseas.
I bought this from Hong Kong (sent to the uk) but will this different hw country affect anything such as OTA updates? If so, how do i go about changing it (im guessing i need to unlock, root etc)
Im used to rooting and custom roms on Nexus devices but Huwawei is entirely new territory for me.
(My ultimate goal is to get Nougat but it doesnt seem to be arriving OTA and every single firmware finder one ive tried has broken Bluetooth).
I have an s7 edge handset that was originally on the uk Three network, but is now sim unlocked (I can use an O2 sim in it with no issues, but it shows the 3 splash screen on boot) but it hasnt yet recieved the oreo update,m and given it only got nougat in February, I doubt we will see it soon
So Ive been reading up about manually flashing Oreo via Odin, as there are releases of Oreo for other uk versions (unlocked/other networks etc.), and it seems I cn flash a BTU uk version ( G935FXXU2ERE8 )onto my Three network S7 edge (G935FXXS2DRA9 ) using Odin
I just want to double check that this will work, wont brick the phone, and will essentially turn it into a factory unlocked model, which will recieve OTAs via samsung directly.
Thanks to anyone who can help
I'm moving to Germany from South America. Besides the fact that lastest version available here is still CRC7 (eye-roll) Would it be a good idea to flash German unlocked firmware, or is it exactly the same? (perhaps the modem is optimised for the local bands?)
"Past-switcher" here. I ended up flashing the German-version of the Oreo update when they were the first to get it. I didn't notice any difference with my UK-based S8 (Exynos).
I think unless you actually have any issues, i wouldn't bother flashing. Logically, if your phone supports the bands, it will work fine.
Hi guys, need some advice on S10+.
I'm from an Asia country and last year I bought a new S10+ from a online seller which does grey imports for mobile phones, because I want a Snapdragon version over the Exynos, which is what most Asia countries get.
The Model number (SM-975U) and Baseband version (G975USQS3CTB6) are indicating this is a US variant but I can't tell which carrier it is because there is no carrier logo on the phone or when I turn on the phone, no bloatwares as well.
The only down side is this Baseband/carrier does not have updates since March 2020. I tried checking for updates but got nothing.
What I try to get:
1. Latest original firmware which will continue to update itself (hopefully)
2. No carrier bloatware
3. No need root or custom roms (Doesnt go well with banking apps)
I have experience rooting and flashing custom firmware on my previous Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, but I can't remember if I have done unlocking bootloader before, lol.
Need advice on:
1. Which firmware should I choose?
2. I remember XDA forums used to have useful Guide under Sticky Threads but now I don't see it. I hope this guide will be able to help me with what I am trying to do.
3. I probably sound stupid here, is there any flashable settings file that is friendly to Asian region/telco? I am noticing a bit of network weakness on my phone, I hope its just me.
Thanks to anyone who reads this.
You've aquired the US Unlocked Snapdragon variant, it's not associated with any US carrier and it's not bootloader unlocked. Flashing updated FW is likely your best bet, it's available here.
Download Samsung Galaxy S10+ SM-G975U TMK USA (MetroPCS) G975USQS4FUA1 firmware
Fast download latest Samsung Galaxy S10+ firmware SM-G975U from USA (MetroPCS) with G975USQS4FUA1 and Android version 11
www.sammobile.com
The only other option for an update is Samsung's SmartSwitch. Whether or not it's compatible depends on your local service provider.