Hi,
My S8 is second hand, there is something wrong, i noticed it first when i try to update and it said its the latest version while actually not (attached file). Then i try to check the software and i found out the the rom and baseband somehow mismatch, one from USA and one from Hongkong. I dont really understand how to interpret the information below which the PDA, CSC, or modem. Can someone help me what is really happen and what should i do to make it normal and can do OTA update?
in AIDA64/Android
Baseband: G950USQU1AQGL
Bootloader: G950USQU1AQGL (sammobile link: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/search/G950USQU1AQGL/)
Build ID: NRD90M.G9500ZHU1AQG6 (sammobile link: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G9500/TGY/)
in AIDA64/System
model: SM-G9500
Device: dreamqltechn
Product: dreamqltezh
TeranG__ said:
Hi,
My S8 is second hand, there is something wrong, i noticed it first when i try to update and it said its the latest version while actually not (attached file). Then i try to check the software and i found out the the rom and baseband somehow mismatch, one from USA and one from Hongkong. I dont really understand how to interpret the information below which the PDA, CSC, or modem. Can someone help me what is really happen and what should i do to make it normal and can do OTA update?
in AIDA64/Android
Baseband: G950USQU1AQGL
Bootloader: G950USQU1AQGL (sammobile link: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/search/G950USQU1AQGL/)
Build ID: NRD90M.G9500ZHU1AQG6 (sammobile link: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G9500/TGY/)
in AIDA64/System
model: SM-G9500
Device: dreamqltechn
Product: dreamqltezh
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You can go to download mode to check your exact hardware model. The things in download mode can't be changed and are telling you the truth.
To go to download mode, power off your device completely and then press volume up + bixby + power button. it will ask you if you really want to continue, press yes and then look what it say by "Model Name". If you're at it already, also check the "warranty void" if its 0 or 1 (0x0 or 0x1).
To exit Donwload mode just press volume down + power button for 7 seconds.
You then can download the newest software for which ever device you have.
@jaannnis
Thank you! So in download mode, i found no phone model, instead i found carrier:xaa also the waranty void is 0x0 (no rooted). I google a little bit and found that is the USA unlocked. Also i just realised the back of my phone written model SM-G950U1. I think my hardware is USA unlocked but the firmware is hongkong (is hongkong better than usa unlocked??)
So what do you think i should? the safest way please. i have no waranty, i bought it online shop and the shop is closed.
should i flash usa unlocked firmware with odin? https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U1/XAA/download/G950U1UEU2CRB9/214007/
or hongkong? or with smart switch?
Edit update:
1. so i tried smart switch 4.1.17054_16 with device initialization, with various combination (correct uncorrect model, correct uncorrect S/N).
- With wrong sn and anything samsung model the pop up is "unable to find the serial number, model name, or IMEI on the server. Please check and try again"
- correct sn and anything samsung model except SM-G950U1, the pop up is "please check the model name and S/N, and enter them again"
- correct sn and SM-G950U1 the pop up is, " 'SM-G950U1' does not support initializing. Please contact our service center."
2. Odin 3.12.3 with SM-G950U1, 2017 december nougat. The installation failed.
hope it helps to overcome my problems. thx
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I have a Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 that I purchased online. It turns out that the Android firmware (4.4.2) does not match the phone's CSC code. I have been trying to flash a stock ROM for Android 5.0.1 that *does* match the phone's CSC code, but Mobile Odin won't proceed. My phone is properly rooted, and Mobile Odin starts correctly, but when I try to open the tar.MD5 file, it says "Partition could not be found in file." It did let me wipe the phone, and the phone properly booted up again in 4.4.2. What can I do to make this work?
Would it help to flash an Android 4.4.2 that matches the phone's CSC? Is there something else I can try? I'm fairly new at this kind of hacking, but I'm learning quickly! Here are my phone's details:
Android version: 4.4.2
Product Code: GT-I9505ZKAXSG
Original CSC Code: XSG
Firmware CSC: XSG
PDA Version: I9505XXUGNG2
Bootloader Version: I9505XXUGNG2
Baseband: I9505XXUGNG2
CSC Version: I9505OJVFNF1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-2091210 [email protected] #1 32-bit
Thanks for any help you can offer. Oh, also, just to make clear, I cannot connect this phone to a desktop with a USB cord -- I have tried every possible variety of driver install, and #$%&* Windows will not recognize the phone.
Let's verify your phone model. Enter download mode (power, volume down, and the home button) and read off the device's model number at the top left of the screen. As to the driver issue, you really want to get that resolved. Download the driver from here and install it.
If you do not want your phone to be bricked, I suggest you stay away from Mobile Odin.
Use FlashFire instead. Same principe, only newer.
phone info
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Let's verify your phone model. Enter download mode (power, volume down, and the home button) and read off the device's model number at the top left of the screen. As to the driver issue, you really want to get that resolved. Download the driver from --- and install it.
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Thanks for your help. The phone model listed in download mode is GT-I9505.
I tried the driver that you linked to, but it didn't work--I suspect when my phone once fell off a table while plugged into the charger, the phone connection got damaged. I can charge the battery just fine, but connecting to a computer through the cord is no longer possible. However, I have been successfully transferring stock ROM files onto the phone with the Software Data Cable app.
Then replace the connector. That board is separate from the motherboard and shouldn't be too expensive.
Hi
I updated my Galaxy s7 edge ee to...
ModelSM-G935F
Model nameGalaxy S7 edge
CountryUnited Kingdom (EE)
VersionAndroid 6.0.1
Changelist9519568
Build dateThu, 15 Dec 2016 09:37:03 +0000
Security Patch Level2016-12-01
Product codeEVR
PDAG935FXXU1BPLJ
CSCG935FEVR1BPK5
I did this via Odin as no ota has appeared yet. Just wondering if anyone knows why s health says my device can no longer track my heart rate and there's no option for WiFi calling anymore? Any help would be very much obliged.
Dan
Sent from my SM-G935F using XDA-Developers Legacy app
It sounds like there was either an issue when flashing or a problem with the firmware you have used.
I would advise using Smart Switch on your computer to force another update instead of using ODIN.
Type *#06# and make a note of your serial number then turn off the device.
Open Smart Switch on your PC (Download Here if you don't have it) then in smart switch press MORE then select 'Emergency Software Recivery and Initialization'
Put the phone into Download Mode and connect to PC and wait for drivers to install (you may get a message saying it is incompatible, ignore it).
Click on the Device Initialization tab.
Enter your device model 'SM-G935F' and press OK. Then type in your devices Serial then press OK.
Now follow all steps until device is flashed. This could fix the issue.
I've seen multiple posts in the threads regarding the unlocked SM-G955U1 firmware on how to get the phone back to the original carrier firmware in the event somebody wanted to return the phone, or whatever.
So there are a couple of different ways, you can use Odin and download the appropriate firmware for your model/carrier via a site like Sammobile, etc... or what may be the best option (if you don't have a premium subscription to some of the firmware sites) is just use the SmartSwitch app from Samsung.
My device is a Verizon SM-G955U that I was able to successfully flash to the SM-G955U1 G955U1UEU1AQDC firmware.
If you open up SmartSwitch it actually identifies my G955U as a G955U1 due to the firmware, so you'll need to make sure you don't have your phone connected to your computer while you're doing this, otherwise SmartSwitch will simply download and re-install the latest G955U1 firmware version available, not your carrier specific version.
1) Click "More" from the main screen of SmartSwitch
2) Click "Emergency Software Recovery and Initialization"
3) Click "Device Initialization"
4) If you do not have your device attached to your computer via USB, you'll be given a field to enter your model number, if you do have your device attached to your computer, exit, unplug your device from your computer, and try again.
5) Type your model number in (e.g. SM-G955U) and click "Search".
6) You'll be prompted for the serial number of your device, you can get this from the Status screen of your phone.
a) Your serial number will be checked against a Samsung database to make sure it is both valid, and it matches the device model number that you entered.
b) If you get an error, make sure that you have entered the correct model number of your phone, Samsung is using a serial number database so that people cannot use this application to install other versions of the
S8 firmware on models which they were not meant to be on (e.g. I can't type SM-G955U1 as my model and then use my serial number without getting an error on this screen, since my serial number is linked to a
SM-G955U model.
7) Follow instructions, you'll need to re-connect your phone, and boot it to the bootloader screen by powering it down, holding the bixby + volume down + power buttons.
im sorry man smart switxh dosent have this anymore
Hi guys.
I am new here.
Can you tell me what should I need to check to change my Android Firmware.
I have S4 i9500 GT Probably China.
model : jftlespr
Android 4.4.2
CSC = CHN
PDA = CHN
Recovery mode : TWRP
I want to updrage to Android 5 but in my phone there is no Software Update Option in my Phone.
Later I downloaded an app from Play Store name " Phone info : Samsung" . This app shows all the info about my phone.
There is an Option for firmware checking on this app and this app gave me options for "I9500ZCUJOH2_I9500CHNJOH2_CHN" . This firmware is downloaded in my PC but Still I need to check before bricking my phone.
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What is the model number in download mode?
I don`t understand you.
I have S4 I9500 GT
PDA & CSC of my Phone is CHN
Current Firmware is : I9500XXUFNB7
and "Phone info : Samsung" app from Play Store gave me suggestion to use this ROM : "I9500ZCUJOH2"
And the suggested Firmware in downloaded in my PC but I haven`t installed it yet.
Also I need to know that will I lose my IMEI after installing.
Download mode will tell you the exact model #. I don't trust software to do that.
If the phone is from China, you may be very limited in terms of ROMs that can be flashed to the phone.
How can I give you link of my uploaded image. I am new member I can't post links here.
Boot into download mode and get the model number from there. Your post had conflicting information as the gt-i9500 was never sold by sprint yet the model is jfltespr.
Power off the phone completely by removing its battery for 5 seconds.
Re-insert the battery back into its place.
Press and hold Volume Down, Home and Power buttons, all at the same time.
Release the buttons only when the ‘Warning!!’ message appears.
Next, press Volume Up button to confirm that you wish to enter Download Mode.
Hello guys. I know there are many topics about this, but I need a help about my Samsung Galaxy S8 (normal one, not Plus or Edge) G950F.
I tryed many method and I saw many videos and guides, but still it doesnt work.
My Galaxy S8 is brand with Tim (Italy) so I dunno if this could create issues or not.
I downloaded Combination Firmware 8.0 but I always have the error "SW REV. CHECK FAIL (BOOTLOADER) DEVICE: 2, BINARY: 1" on Mobile and Fail on Odin... this just can mean that the Combination Firmware isnt the right one.
I downloaded the right 8.0 Tim Original Firmware and tryed with Odin. It pass and everything go well, but still ask me for the old Account Gmail to verify the Account etc even if Odin did good.
I guess that I need to use that Combination first and put USB Debug (as I'm seeing in many videos) but I can't put this Combination Firmware for the error I said above.
What can I do? What is the right Combination file for a Galaxy S8 8.0 Tim (Italy)? I can't now naither turn on the device because it says to me in loop "An error has occured while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC Software" in a green screen.
Thanks for any help you can give. I just want use back this mobile.
Did you tried to boot in download mode and then use smart switch ? Smart switch can recognize a phone when you boot at recovery. Then try to repair.
Concerning the combination this error mean that the combination file are too old. I had the same issue long time ago ( Device 2 Binary 1).
What mean the Google Gmail thing ? At boot they ask you the mail ? Why don't enter it then ?
Tell me if something worked. Try to find a newer "combination".
SoDeadly said:
Did you tried to boot in download mode and then use smart switch ? Smart switch can recognize a phone when you boot at recovery. Then try to repair.
Concerning the combination this error mean that the combination file are too old. I had the same issue long time ago ( Device 2 Binary 1).
What mean the Google Gmail thing ? At boot they ask you the mail ? Why don't enter it then ?
Tell me if something worked. Try to find a newer "combination".
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I can't enter the Account Verification because the one who used this phone wont tell me the email and psw for it (he was the partner of my mom, but now they fighted and my mom wanted back her's phone.. but now, for vengeance/spite he wont tell us his data). I knew about Combination was old but where can I find the newer one? I am surfing on internet and can't find the right one I tryed many). My Firmware code is 8.0.0/R16NW/G950FXXU2CRED so I need a Combination Firmware eligibile with that.
I cant access the Device to install Smart Switch etc.
You don't need to access to the device. Just download the Samsung utility on your computer and connect your phone thought the download mode.
The name of the Samsung thing is Samsung Kies or something like that. Search for it.
And actually I never saw a phone asking for account verification ... I can't really help if this method don't work.
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Or, flash twrp. Obviously the warranty will trip. And then delete everything, also the system. Then install back the firmware through Odin
Naruke said:
Hello guys. I know there are many topics about this, but I need a help about my Samsung Galaxy S8 (normal one, not Plus or Edge) G950F.
I tryed many method and I saw many videos and guides, but still it doesnt work.
My Galaxy S8 is brand with Tim (Italy) so I dunno if this could create issues or not.
I downloaded Combination Firmware 8.0 but I always have the error "SW REV. CHECK FAIL (BOOTLOADER) DEVICE: 2, BINARY: 1" on Mobile and Fail on Odin... this just can mean that the Combination Firmware isnt the right one.
I downloaded the right 8.0 Tim Original Firmware and tryed with Odin. It pass and everything go well, but still ask me for the old Account Gmail to verify the Account etc even if Odin did good.
I guess that I need to use that Combination first and put USB Debug (as I'm seeing in many videos) but I can't put this Combination Firmware for the error I said above.
What can I do? What is the right Combination file for a Galaxy S8 8.0 Tim (Italy)? I can't now naither turn on the device because it says to me in loop "An error has occured while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC Software" in a green screen.
Thanks for any help you can give. I just want use back this mobile.
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The combination firmware needs to match the current firmware of the phone. Example if you have CRC7 then you need combination firmware CRC7
Please help, can't find combination file for sm-g9500 for latest upgrades. Firmware G9500ZHU2CRE1