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Flashing Another Region Firmware/Effect on Sim Usage

Hi!
I have an Indian Version of S7 Edge G935FD and I wish to flash the BTU version for the Nougat update.
I have a few queries first:
1. Can I use an Indian Sim (Or Any other country's Sim)on the rom? (The packaging has the Indian Sim Only label)
2. Will the network be smooth? I use 4G here. Are there any issues that I may face or any one of you faced?
3. Anything else I should know?
Thanks!

criss_007 said:
Hi!
I have an Indian Version of S7 Edge G935FD and I wish to flash the BTU version for the Nougat update.
I have a few queries first:
1. Can I use an Indian Sim (Or Any other country's Sim)on the rom? (The packaging has the Indian Sim Only label) - Yes, you can use your normal SIM
2. Will the network be smooth? I use 4G here. Are there any issues that I may face or any one of you faced? - Yes, your network will work normally. You won't notice any difference. The only thing you won't have is VoLTE.
3. Anything else I should know? - Only do this if you want Nougat NOW. Otherwise wait until it's relased on your firmware. But you won't have any issues.
Thanks!
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Thank You for the quick reply!
Yes. I am too excited for Nougat so I'm unable to control myself. The issue is there is no word on when the Nougat will come in India. The samsung officials have no comment except "There is no update about it yet" or "we do not have official timeline for nougat update in Indian market"
An official word on an estimated time frame for the update would work wonders. Is there any reason why I should wait?

criss_007 said:
Thank You for the quick reply!
Yes. I am too excited for Nougat so I'm unable to control myself. The issue is there is no word on when the Nougat will come in India. The samsung officials have no comment except "There is no update about it yet" or "we do not have official timeline for nougat update in Indian market"
An official word on an estimated time frame for the update would work wonders. Is there any reason why I should wait?
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Nah, no real reason to wait. Go ahead and flash the UK BTU ROM and then update to Nougat

the_scotsman said:
Nah, no real reason to wait. Go ahead and flash the UK BTU ROM and then update to Nougat
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Thanks Again! Appreciate it! :good:

the_scotsman said:
Nah, no real reason to wait. Go ahead and flash the UK BTU ROM and then update to Nougat
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One last question. The link given in another thread doesn't work or has download limit. Is this (https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/BTU/) the correct site for official signed btu ?
and I am downloading odin and instructions from here: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/download-galaxy-s7-edge-nougat-ota-update/

Lots of info in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/android-7-0-s7-edge-uk-beta-program-apk-t3493696
Or this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/nougat-coming-january-17th-t3535831
Downloading from samfirmware is slow for non-premium members. There are other download links in those threads.
And yes, those instructions for Odin/flashing are correct.

the_scotsman said:
Lots of info in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/android-7-0-s7-edge-uk-beta-program-apk-t3493696
Or this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/nougat-coming-january-17th-t3535831
Downloading from samfirmware is slow for non-premium members. There are other download links in those threads.
And yes, those instructions for Odin/flashing are correct.
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Right. Started downloading through the samfirm tool . Will keep you updated just in case I'm doing something wrong.
Being downloaded:SM-G935F_1_20161222102339_alpis38j2b_fac.zip.enc4
Edit: Samfirm is fast. Got around 2000kb/s speed which is cool. No issues

criss_007 said:
Right. Started downloading through the samfirm tool . Will keep you updated just in case I'm doing something wrong.
Being downloaded:SM-G935F_1_20161222102339_alpis38j2b_fac.zip.enc4
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Yep, that's the one
Just unzip the download into a folder. There'll be 4 or 5 files. Just choose each one for the relevant section in Odin (you'll see it obvious) then flash it.

the_scotsman said:
Yep, that's the one
Just unzip the download into a folder. There'll be 4 or 5 files. Just choose each one for the relevant section in Odin (you'll see it obvious) then flash it.
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Finished the flashing process! Odin sort of showed a not responding title after I selected the ap file but I figured it was doing its job and waited patiently. It paid off! It finished loading and I started and flashed successfully. Boot up was fine and now I'm downloading a 1291.19 gb update!
Yay!

criss_007 said:
Finished the flashing process! Odin sort of showed a not responding title after I selected the ap file but I figured it was doing its job and waited patiently. It paid off! It finished loading and I started and flashed successfully. Boot up was fine and now I'm downloading a 1291.19 gb update!
Yay!
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Awesome, you're almost done
Yep, the AP file takes a short time in Odin to select as I think it just scans it first to check the md5 is correct.

criss_007 said:
Finished the flashing process! Odin sort of showed a not responding title after I selected the ap file but I figured it was doing its job and waited patiently. It paid off! It finished loading and I started and flashed successfully. Boot up was fine and now I'm downloading a 1291.19 gb update!
Yay!
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Let me know how it went, were you rooted earlier ? is your knox status still intact after flashing BTU via odin?

the_scotsman said:
Awesome, you're almost done
Yep, the AP file takes a short time in Odin to select as I think it just scans it first to check the md5 is correct.
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Done!!! I'm busy exploring the new update! Cheers!
And a personal thank you to #the scotsman! You were really helpful!

pratik_193 said:
Let me know how it went, were you rooted earlier ? is your knox status still intact after flashing BTU via odin?
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No root. And Yes. Knox is intact.
Updated the info/ experience further along this thread.

the_scotsman said:
Awesome, you're almost done
Yep, the AP file takes a short time in Odin to select as I think it just scans it first to check the md5 is correct.
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All works fine but Do you by chance have the samsung my galaxy apk? I really liked the my galaxy app but the one does not work. Only option is the my galaxy app uk newly released nut thats not available here.

criss_007 said:
All works fine but Do you by chance have the samsung my galaxy apk? I really liked the my galaxy app but the one does not work. Only option is the my galaxy app uk newly released nut thats not available here.
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Just download it from apkmirror
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/galaxy-apps/

Can I install indian firmware on the At&t model of s7 edge?? If not pls suggest me the best firmware to AT&T MODEL ? thanks

ravikiran1252 said:
Can I install indian firmware on the At&t model of s7 edge?? If not pls suggest me the best firmware to AT&T MODEL ? thanks
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First U firmware, then CSC for VoLTE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72532123&postcount=18

06/03/2017 new security patch update arrived in 60mb (N910TUVS2EQB1)

I just received security patch update in 60mb.
Everything running very smooth so far no issues.
"Edit" users who are curious to know that bootloader is still unlocked and i downgraded to epe3 and dok2 just fine.

Just received same update. Working great.
Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

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Any chance of getting the ODIN flashable?

TopGun904 said:
Any chance of getting the ODIN flashable?
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ODIN flashable version is up on SamMobile website. I downloaded it, flashed it, then re-installed TWRP recovery and also was able to re-root the phone after the upgrade.

TopGun904 said:
Any chance of getting the ODIN flashable?
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You can download HERE

curgervending said:
ODIN flashable version is up on SamMobile website. I downloaded it, flashed it, then re-installed TWRP recovery and also was able to re-root the phone after the upgrade.
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Did it trip knox?

I'm a relative noob to flashing rom's. Can someone tell me if I'm understanding this correctly?
Installing this update will *unroot* my phone? So after installing this update through odin, I will need to install twrp again while in download mode? And then, once that's installed, reroot my phone?

diggeryo said:
I'm a relative noob to flashing rom's. Can someone tell me if I'm understanding this correctly?
Installing this update will *unroot* my phone? So after installing this update through odin, I will need to install twrp again while in download mode? And then, once that's installed, reroot my phone?
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Yes it wil unroot your device you have to flash twrp and root again.

I am getting excellent battery life with this new update no heating issues at all.

Here's the MEGA LINK:
ttps://mega.nz/#!pFNnBawI!O-k_orp7QR48f54y5aMH9uqscnjWrC3pkmIByQNEkLA
add an h before pasting

File no longer available. Can you please fix it again..

rathisarov said:
File no longer available. Can you please fix it again..
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/development/roms-10-29-2014-t2922618
all the firmwares for our N910T are here..

You can downgrade from MM to LP by flashing this?
I've tried EPJ2 to DOK2 and it didn't work.

Dorasamu said:
You can downgrade from MM to LP by flashing this?
I've tried EPJ2 to DOK2 and it didn't work.
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If you have N910t3 it might brick

My wife's T-Mobile note 4 just received an OTA for a security through TMobile. Thing is she's on cricket wireless, is it ok to take the update?

ryanallaire said:
My wife's T-Mobile note 4 just received an OTA for a security through TMobile. Thing is she's on cricket wireless, is it ok to take the update?
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Should be fine to update as I got the OTA as well and I'm AT&T.

prican25 said:
Should be fine to update as I got the OTA as well and I'm AT&T.
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Well I know cricket uses at&t so that's why I'm kinda curious about it being a TMobile update..

Help with upgrading to Nougat

I don't have a Verizon SIM card. Does anyone have a update.zip or a tool so I can upgrade? When I check for updates it fails because I don't have a SIM card inside.

Tried taking the OTA but keep getting an Error 402.
I odin'd back to stock using the method on this site and even factory reset after as well.
Anyone know what the error is?
Or does anyone have an alternate way to update? I'm currently on PE1.

XxCyberHackerxX said:
I don't have a Verizon SIM card. Does anyone have a update.zip or a tool so I can upgrade? When I check for updates it fails because I don't have a SIM card inside.
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Here is the update.zip from PI3 to Official Nougat. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120713019
xRelapse13 said:
Tried taking the OTA but keep getting an Error 402.
I odin'd back to stock using the method on this site and even factory reset after as well.
Anyone know what the error is?
Or does anyone have an alternate way to update? I'm currently on PE1.
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Use Odin or Smart Switch to upgrade to PI3, then use the update.zip I linked.

CVertigo1 said:
Here is the update.zip from PI3 to Official Nougat.
Use Odin or Smart Switch to upgrade to PI3, then use the update.zip I linked.
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Hi, thanks for your help. The link wasn't posted. But this is the official finished OTA that was released

XxCyberHackerxX said:
Hi, thanks for your help. The link wasn't posted. But this is the official finished OTA that was released
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You are right. I fixed it lol.

CVertigo1 said:
You are right. I fixed it lol.
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Thank you!!

How to Downgrade from Pie Beta to Oreo ?

Is there any ways i could downgrade my S8 from Pie Beta to Oreo - I Would Love to know that & My Model is G950F

find the latest oreo firmware for your model/country and flash it with odin

Just to confirm that data will be wiped if we flash with odin even using home csc file?

xlucian said:
find the latest oreo firmware for your model/country and flash it with odin
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i already tried that and it didn't work , it keeps failing with odin

Last time I was on Beta (8.0) you could go back using Samsungs Kies.
It flashed latest available firmware on your phone.

yener90 said:
Last time I was on Beta (8.0) you could go back using Samsungs Kies.
It flashed latest available firmware on your phone.
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The issue is Samsung Kies doesn't Support Galaxy S8 Anymore

PrinceGumPlay said:
i already tried that and it didn't work , it keeps failing with odin
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worked fine for me.
make sure that you have the right firmware for your variant and each file in the right place in odin.
also, what is exactly that odin fails on?

PrinceGumPlay said:
The issue is Samsung Kies doesn't Support Galaxy S8 Anymore
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What? I would believe you if you would say S5. But S8 is not so old.

Use Odin, I downgraded to CRL3 version without problems. In case of errors, enter into stock recovery and make factory reset.

Debren said:
Use Odin, I downgraded to CRL3 version without problems. In case of errors, enter into stock recovery and make factory reset.
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i tried to downgrade to CRL3 and it was unsuccessful with odin , it fails for no reason

PrinceGumPlay said:
i tried to downgrade to CRL3 and it was unsuccessful with odin , it fails for no reason
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Try the official method with smart switch from a Pc that Samsung recommends (Read screenshot below)

ELMoro752 said:
Try the official method with smart switch from a Pc that Samsung recommends (Read screenshot below)
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the screenshots don't show up tho

PrinceGumPlay said:
the screenshots don't show up tho
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Here's the text copied and paste ?
"10. How can I restore the official software during the Beta Programme?
You can re-install the official software by using the PC version of Smart Switch.
(You can download it from the following link - http://www.samsung.com/uk/getting-started/smart-switch/).
Please connect your phone to your computer, launch Smart Switch on your computer, and press the “Update” button to re-install the official software (rollback). "

Debren said:
Use Odin, I downgraded to CRL3 version without problems. In case of errors, enter into stock recovery and make factory reset.
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In which beta of the Pie were you?

Gabriel Martins said:
In which beta of the Pie were you?
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beta 2

Debren said:
beta 2
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Did you install the December or January patch version using Odin? Another question, where can I see the bootloader version, could it show with an image?

Gabriel Martins said:
Did you install the December or January patch version using Odin? Another question, where can I see the bootloader version, could it show with an image?
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I went back to CRL3 version, which has December security patches. A few moments later phone announced CRLB update by itself.
Settings - Phone Informations - Software Informations (translating from my PL version)

I just downgraded back to Oreo from DRL5 Pie build last night. I Odin back to CRK1. From here you can stay or update to latest Oreo build. After I flashed CRK1, I did have to go into recovery and wipe data/factory reset. It will just remove everything from your phone to factory defaults. Make sure you remember your google login details or you could get locked out of your phone. And back up your photos and stuff. I'm on sprint s8+.

Downgrade to oreo
PrinceGumPlay said:
i tried to downgrade to CRL3 and it was unsuccessful with odin , it fails for no reason
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Hi, I wanted to ask you if you managed to restore Oreo?

Downgrade from DRL5 to CRL1
Palingenesis said:
I just downgraded back to Oreo from DRL5 Pie build last night. I Odin back to CRK1. From here you can stay or update to latest Oreo build. After I flashed CRK1, I did have to go into recovery and wipe data/factory reset. It will just remove everything from your phone to factory defaults. Make sure you remember your google login details or you could get locked out of your phone. And back up your photos and stuff. I'm on sprint s8+.
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Hello ..... I upgraded CRL1 to DRL5 but now I can't go from DRL5 to DRL7, in order to do that I have to downgrade to CTL1 ..... I see you managed to downgrade to CRK1 using Odin, how you did that?? Can you provide a guide or a tutorial?? Thanks!!

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

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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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!

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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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

youdoofus said:
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