Hey peeps. I read somewhere that Samsung gives upadte to EUR devices very late. My question is, can I install a rom from another country like for example, Germany? Official rom I mean. Do I neet root etc because I dont wanna root it
PS. Do you have any particular in mind? I am thinking of either UK (BTU) or Germany (DBT)
BorrowedTime said:
Hey peeps. I read somewhere that Samsung gives upadte to EUR devices very late. My question is, can I install a rom from another country like for example, Germany? Official rom I mean. Do I neet root etc because I dont wanna root it
PS. Do you have any particular in mind? I am thinking of either UK (BTU) or Germany (DBT)
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Yes you can download firmware and flash through Odin, this does not invoke anything root related and leaves Knox intact. I used btu, but dbt is another choice.
sofir786 said:
Yes you can download firmware and flash through Odin, this does not invoke anything root related and leaves Knox intact. I used btu, but dbt is another choice.
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Thank you for the quick answer. I read in another forum that when the system check my provider will keep asking for format. Is this true?
BorrowedTime said:
Thank you for the quick answer. I read in another forum that when the system check my provider will keep asking for format. Is this true?
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I don't quite understand what you mean?
sofir786 said:
I don't quite understand what you mean?
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I live in Greece. Someone in another forum said that if I install for example a German rom, when I open my phone and the system checks that I am in a greek provider it will prompt me to install the EUR variant. I am lost too
BorrowedTime said:
I live in Greece. Someone in another forum said that if I install for example a German rom, when I open my phone and the system checks that I am in a greek provider it will prompt me to install the EUR variant. I am lost too
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AFAIK that's only within the first 5 minutes after the very first boot. There was a sticker on the box on my eur version saying I need to use a eur sim for at least 5 minutes before it would accept anything else.
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So,I bought a new s4 octa today.All is great ranging from the bright screen to the nice 22 gigs available.But I'm having some kind of problem.I don't get any updates via OTA,also I tried using KIES and it says I have non-Samsung device and that it has latest firmware.
The baseband version is i9500XXUAMDK and the build number is JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDK.
I don't have heating problems as I topped 40 Celsius with 32 in standby or just playing with it,but how do I update?
kingbasescu said:
So,I bought a new s4 octa today.All is great ranging from the bright screen to the nice 22 gigs available.But I'm having some kind of problem.I don't get any updates via OTA,also I tried using KIES and it says I have non-Samsung device and that it has latest firmware.
The baseband version is i9500XXUAMDK and the build number is JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDK.
I don't have heating problems as I topped 40 Celsius with 32 in standby or just playing with it,but how do I update?
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In what country do you live? Also install CPU Z from Play, that should give you info about the phone`s hard- and software. Non-Samsung device but still the latest software?
gee2012 said:
In what country do you live? Also install CPU Z from Play, that should give you info about the phone`s hard- and software. Non-Samsung device but still the latest software?
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I'm so sorry,I was mistaken when saying that it's non-Samsung.It's recognized as GT-i9500 so no problem with recognition.I live in Romania.Are you sure that what I have is the latest software?If not,why don't I receive any updates?
EDIT: I used CPU-Z from the beginning,and I have 32-34 when just browsing or watching vids and it gets up to 40 in gaming.
kingbasescu said:
I'm so sorry,I was mistaken when saying that it's non-Samsung.It's recognized as GT-i9500 so no problem with recognition.I live in Romania.Are you sure that what I have is the latest software?If not,why don't I receive any updates?
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The I9500 is not beeing officialy sold in Romania, the I9505 is. It is probably an imported device from another country bro. There is no Romanian I9500 rom available on Sammobile, only I9505 roms. The MDK is quite an old rom. You could flash the Russian I9500XXUBMG1 rom with Odin for instance. There aren`t many Euro roms available as far as i can see, the Russian SER is the only one next to the German MBC rom http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=17177. Check it on Sammobile yourself http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=SER#firmware. What was the language when the phone booted up the first time?
gee2012 said:
In what country do you live? Also install CPU Z from Play, that should give you info about the phone`s hard- and software. Non-Samsung device but still the latest software?
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gee2012 said:
The I9500 is not beeing officialy sold in Romania, the I9505 is. It is probably an imported device from another country bro. There is no Romanian I9500 rom available on Sammobile, only I9505 roms. The MDK is quite an old rom. You could flash the Russian I9500XXUBMG1 rom with Odin for instance. There aren`t many Euro roms available as far as i can see, the Russian SER is the only one next to the German MBC rom http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=17177. Check it on Sammobile yourself http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=SER#firmware. What was the language when the phone booted up the first time?
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If I use Odin to flash stock roms,will it void my warranty?
kingbasescu said:
If I use Odin to flash stock roms,will it void my warranty?
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You flash official firmware in this case, so no. In what language did the phone boot up the first time, German, Russian or another language? BTW look in item 1 of my signature for how to use Odin.
gee2012 said:
You flash official firmware in this case, so no. In what language did the phone boot up the first time, German, Russian or another language? BTW look in item 1 of my signature for how to use Odin.
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Eh,if I my warranty remains it's ok.I don't remember which language it was in the first place.I mean,can't I flash the firmware from any other country that has the i9500?From what country does the XXUA come from?
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kingbasescu said:
Eh,if I my warranty remains it's ok.I don't remember which language it was in the first place.I mean,can't I flash the firmware from any other country that has the i9500?From what country does the XXUA come from?
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I highly recommend that you find out more about your version before starting flashing other firmware. Look at the box, it should give you a hint. Also, find out the CSC (see in Kies, somewhere in the files). After you know your CSC, check sammobile and download your existing firmware just for backup so you can always flash it back to original if needed.
Then look if there is any newer firmware for your CSC. If not, you can flash a newer one for i9500 with a different country code.
If you're planning on rooting, you'll lose warranty, but can always turn back to stock if you need the warranty, triangle away and stock firmware will help.
However, if you root it, first thing you should make an EFS backup.
Edit: Oh wait, triangle away is not available at the moment for i9500... Forgot about that.
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I highly recommend that you find out more about your version before starting flashing other firmware. Look at the box, it should give you a hint. Also, find out the CSC (see in Kies, somewhere in the files). After you know your CSC, check sammobile and download your existing firmware just for backup so you can always flash it back to original if needed.
Then look if there is any newer firmware for your CSC. If not, you can flash a newer one for i9500 with a different country code.
If you're planning on rooting, you'll lose warranty, but can always turn back to stock if you need the warranty, triangle away and stock firmware will help.
However, if you root it, first thing you should make an EFS backup.
Edit: Oh wait, triangle away is not available at the moment for i9500... Forgot about that.
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I found out that my i9500 is designed for South Africa(XFA).Now,when I look on sammobile,I see that the latest firmware for me is MDK(April) and that's the one I have.How the hell the latest firmware for South Africa is the April one when all the other countries have newer ones(from july and sometimes august)?!?
kingbasescu said:
I found out that my i9500 is designed for South Africa(XFA).Now,when I look on sammobile,I see that the latest firmware for me is MDK(April) and that's the one I have.How the hell the latest firmware for South Africa is the April one when all the other countries have newer ones(from july and sometimes august)?!?
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You can flash a newer firmware from another region, or you should consider the benefits (and the risks) of custom roms.
Hello,
I'm about to purchase a Galaxy S5 G900I on eBay from Taiwan and I am was wondering if flashing the Australian equivalent ROM on the device would work? I am planning on using this phone with Virgin Mobile (who run off of the Optus network) so would I have a problem flashing the Optus Australia ROM? Should I just flash the generic Australian ROM? Or would doing either of these brick my phone?
Sorry for the noobish question and thank you in advance!
Cheers,
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Just to confirm, I want to change from Taiwan (BRI code) to Optus Australia (OPS code) firmware. Both firmware are designed to run on the G900I, so flashing the Australian ROM should be alright?
OKay then, well I found out that all should be good and it wont void the warranty since it's official Samsung firmware. I'm still wondering though, will I receive future firmware updates?
danz207 said:
OKay then, well I found out that all should be good and it wont void the warranty since it's official Samsung firmware. I'm still wondering though, will I receive future firmware updates?
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If it's not rooted then it will give you updates. If you root it then you'll have to flash any updates manually in odin. Also remember this simple rule: if a rom is for [INSERTMODELHERE] and your phone is [INSERTMODELHERE] then it is perfectly fine to flash it, no need to start a thread about it. This is the kind of question clueless people ask on yahoo answers. Smh. Next time dare to spend more of your own personal time on research and don't **** yourself when you see a mouse. Good luck cowboy :fingers-crossed:
lingowistico said:
If it's not rooted then it will give you updates. If you root it then you'll have to flash any updates manually in odin. Also remember this simple rule: if a rom is for [INSERTMODELHERE] and your phone is [INSERTMODELHERE] then it is perfectly fine to flash it, no need to start a thread about it. This is the kind of question clueless people ask on yahoo answers. Smh. Next time dare to spend more of your own personal time on research and don't **** yourself when you see a mouse. Good luck cowboy :fingers-crossed:
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Harsh but true, sorry about that and thank you again
danz207 said:
Harsh but true, sorry about that and thank you again
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I hope I didn't scare you off, you know if you have anything to ask do it. It's just it would be nice if you researched a little bit more. :good:
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Just to confirm, I want to change from Taiwan (BRI code) to Optus Australia (OPS code) firmware. Both firmware are designed to run on the G900I, so flashing the Australian ROM should be alright?
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Typically the Taiwan (BRI) and Hong Kong (TGY) models are NOT compatible with other models, so you may need the PIT file from the firmware you attempting to flash. Otherwise that may brick your device.
did you do this ?
I tried many firmwares from sammobile site, all for g900i with different codes and countries and they all work
I just don't know what's the best one to flash hhhhhh
saikyom said:
I tried many firmwares from sammobile site, all for g900i with different codes and countries and they all work
I just don't know what's the best one to flash hhhhhh
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Thanks, I ended up try the latest unbranded au rom which worked , and gave me the latest modem/baseband, then i installed the latest lineage, which is android 8, and it runs well.
Hi,
I want to update my phone to Official Android Lollipop v5.
Can i install any other country's firmware on my device?
If yes then 'll this void my phone's warranty?
Can i get official updates in the future after upgrade*using other country's firmware?
Which firmware/update you suggest for my device?
If any problem occours then can i degrade back to previous version of android?
Here is my phone info.
Device: SM-G900H
Product ID: SM-G900HZDAPAK
PDA/Phone:*G900HXXU1ANG3
CSC: G900HOJV1ANG1
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Try installing KIES3 and connecting your phone to the PC to check for updates
If none, grab a stock ROM for your model S5 from sammobile (No links allowed on XDA)
If the ROM is a stock Samsung ROM, it will NOT void your warranty so long as you use ODIN to flash it
Yes you can downgrade again by the same method
No idea about OTA updates, you'll likely end up with OTA updates for that countries ROMs
Any country ROM will work, but you might have issues with network, must be for your model S5
*Detection* said:
Try installing KIES3 and connecting your phone to the PC to check for updates
If none, grab a stock ROM for your model S5 from sammobile (No links allowed on XDA)
If the ROM is a stock Samsung ROM, it will NOT void your warranty so long as you use ODIN to flash it
Yes you can downgrade again by the same method
No idea about OTA updates, you'll likely end up with OTA updates for that countries ROMs
Any country ROM will work, but you might have issues with network, must be for your model S5
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I have tried with Kies but there is no update for my country.
I 've also checked sammobile but i am confused about choosing the correct file.
If i get any network issues, how 'll i solve them?
I dont want to get into problems so need an advice.
Thanks
*Detection* said:
If none, grab a stock ROM for your model S5 from sammobile (No links allowed on XDA)
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I wan't aware you couldn't link Sammmobile in XDA threads, is this something new
Aafsut said:
I dont want to get into problems so need an advice.
Thanks
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You need to find a Generic ROM that covers your area, like in Eurpoe there is BTU for example there will be one for your region use that one
ag4751 said:
You need to find a Generic ROM that covers your area, like in Eurpoe there is BTU for example there will be one for your region use that one
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Thanks for the reply, can u plz name any which suits my model?
I am confused in choosing the correct one.
My device info is posted above...
Aafsut said:
Thanks for the reply, can u plz name any which suits my model?
I am confused in choosing the correct one.
My device info is posted above...
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Goto Sammobile firmware section (Need to create a free account to download)
Enter SM-G900H into the device section to find your device
Click the dropdown list of countries and find your country, or any country you want a ROM from
Download it
'll my product id change if i flash any other country's firmware?
Can i use the following firmware?
Model SM-G900H
Model name GALAXY S5
Country Kazakhstan
Version Android 5.0
Changelist 4521975
Build date Wed, 25 Mar 2015 02:47:10 +0000
Product code SKZ
PDA G900HXXU1BOCA
CSC G900HOXY1BOCA
(My complete phone info is posted above in 1st post)
Thanks,
I have S6 Edge+ South East Europe software version. Can I install UK version? Could it trigger Knox or make some problem in bootloader or something else. I did this on Note 4, but I have forgot how it went. Last year.
stefan063 said:
I have S6 Edge+ South East Europe software version. Can I install UK version? Could it trigger Knox or make some problem in bootloader or something else. I did this on Note 4, but I have forgot how it went. Last year.
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If is the same model you don't have problems, and if ios use a sammobile firmwere don't afecta knox.
jah2110 said:
If is the same model you don't have problems, and if ios use a sammobile firmwere don't afecta knox.
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Thank you. Yes, I want to install UK software from SAMMOBILE site. For same model of course . So, no problem?!
stefan063 said:
Thank you. Yes, I want to install UK software from SAMMOBILE site. For same model of course . So, no problem?!
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That's corrects... no problem.
What about csc? It remains as it was in original rom,right? Then OTA wont work,yes?
Up for ota question.
Cant you go back another rom if security version is lower?
And when you go back, will ota work?
if you intall another ROM the phone will rssult having the original CSC and the new one so OTA won't work.
to have the new CSC stick, you need to hard reset afte flashing, i read somewhere
Well, as the title says, Im looking for a latest firmware for my S10+(G975F). My phone is simfree, in Europe(Serbia) and my carrier doesnt have latest updates, so im downloading German one from sammobile, and Im asking will my phone work on the firmware from other country?
umaric7 said:
Well, as the title says, Im looking for a latest firmware for my S10+(G975F). My phone is simfree, in Europe(Serbia) and my carrier doesnt have latest updates, so im downloading German one from sammobile, and Im asking will my phone work on the firmware from other country?
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There are so many threads on this. Go to News and Discussion and look for the one one ASE7
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There are so many threads on this. Go to News and Discussion and look for the one one ASE7
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Sorry Im new so I dont know where to find that certain page...
Anyways, I will flash a firmware from Germany so Ill see what happens. Not gonna bother you or anyone else on forum.
Yes, you should be ok to flash German firmware over your Serbian firmware, as they're both multi-CSC.
FYI - the latest Serbian firmware is here: https://updato.com/firmware-archive...&rpp=15&r=MSR,TOP&order=date&dir=desc&exact=1
You can edit the filter up the top to remove Serbia and add others, or just leave all and sort by date to get the newest firmware at the top.
Or, instead you can go here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/asba-official-stock-fw-update-odin-t3908710
the_scotsman said:
Yes, you should be ok to flash German firmware over your Serbian firmware, as they're both multi-CSC.
FYI - the latest Serbian firmware is here:
You can edit the filter up the top to remove Serbia and add others, ot just leave all and sort by date to get the newest firmware at the top.
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Thanks! I just flashed German firmware since its newer and my country is late with updates(2months) , so ill keep using other ones. Thanks once more!