Are the firmwares for the tablets in subject interchangeable? the NU is the North American version and I'm wondering if I could flash a European version of the T330 to support mode languages. I want to add that sammobile has the firmwares listed under different codes.
Anybody knows if it is possible to flash an LTE firmware on the WIFI version of the same tablet? Thanks
samitro said:
Are the firmwares for the tablets in subject interchangeable? the NU is the North American version and I'm wondering if I could flash a European version of the T330 to support mode languages. I want to add that sammobile has the firmwares listed under different codes.
Anybody knows if it is possible to flash an LTE firmware on the WIFI version of the same tablet? Thanks
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I dont know, but I highly advise not install LTE on WiFi only tab, since there are hardware differences and you most likely will brick your tab
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Hi,
do you've already got any further information on this? For I have the same problem: in the US we purchased a tab for my mom, but she isn't doing too well with the english UI (though she already got used to it - it's still android, after all ).
Anyway: there's also a WiFi-Version (SM-T330NZWADBT) of this tablet. Is there anywhere a firmware available for download for this particular model? And: is the firmware interchangeable in this case, as it's wifi-to-wifi straight?
Regards,
mh166
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Hi,
do you've already got any further information on this? For I have the same problem: in the US we purchased a tab for my mom, but she isn't doing too well with the english UI (though she already got used to it - it's still android, after all ).
Anyway: there's also a WiFi-Version (SM-T330NZWADBT) of this tablet. Is there anywhere a firmware available for download for this particular model? And: is the firmware interchangeable in this case, as it's wifi-to-wifi straight?
Regards,
mh166
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So can I install firmware from sm-t230 on sm-t230NU cause I want Polish language. or it's hidden and hidden languages are achievable with morelocale2?
"Locale More" did the job for me, all it requires is to run one adb command and it works well without root.
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"Locale More" did the job for me, all it requires is to run one adb command and it works well without root.
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What's the command?
Hi guys, i'm having trouble to translate the language of My S5 from T-Mobile by software. I need portuguese language. My doubt is if i put some firmware of a differente version of S5 in my T-mobile S5, can i brick my phone? Any suggestions to get portuguese language?
Thank you!
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Hi guys, i'm having trouble to translate the language of My S5 from T-Mobile by software. I need portuguese language. My doubt is if i put some firmware of a differente version of S5 in my T-mobile S5, can i brick my phone? Any suggestions to get portuguese language?
Thank you!
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If rooted, delete, or rename languages.xml from csc folder, reboot, and you'll have access to all of them.
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You didn't give us much information to go on which makes it all but impossible to give you good advice. Most notably, what carrier and country are you going to use the phone in.
If you meant TMB US, Portuguese isn't a language in common use in the US and as you've discerned isn't available. Nor do I think that editing languages.xml will work as I believe that is depreciated in the current Android version. The easiest way to do what you want would be to root and install a 900F based custom ROM that has Portuguese support enabled. ROMs such as Alliance or Phoenix probably fall into that category.
In the alternative, you might be able to get Portuguese support by flashing a full 900F stock firmware to your phone. However flashing firmware from a different variant is not recommended and could soft brick your phone. If you proceed anyway, make an effort to find the matching EUR_Open PIT file and flash both concurrently.
All in all, a custom ROM is the better way to proceed.
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Hi, I live in China but am not Chinese and have inherited a 14mth old Note3 SM-N9008 from my wife, who is Chinese. Just wanted to clarify this point as a lot of other posters with an SM-N9008 have been shot down for having one instead of getting a model relative to where they live
OK, with that out of the way, I have no issues with voiding the warranty as it's gone anyway (14 mth old).
My key question is after reading the "how-to-change-csc-in-samsung-galaxy-phones" (sorry cannot include the offsite link being new here) topic, and perhaps my understanding is wrong and so please correct me if I am, if I change the PDA, PHONE and CSC codes to match correctly to another locale NOT China (eg UK), then I am a) basically changing my 9008 to a 9005 in principle & b) my 9008 will accept ROM's for a 9005 and work fine.
Or is this 'trick' of manipulating these codes to give a new locale only for the purpose of if you have a 9005 in Chile which has not uploaded a new Stock ROM but say Spain has, I make my 9005 look like it is now from Spain and will therefore be able to get the new 9005 Stock ROM?
I have only ever rooted and applied another Stock ROM to one other mobile device before, about 2 years or more ago, which was a Chinese model of the Note 10.1 and it's worked perfectly fine in all that time on the Intl Stock ROM - except for updates online which I don't do (I do manual app updates where required) because the updates give me the Chinese version due to the CSC etc not being changed and so thinking I am Chinese.
Has anyone tried this before at all? Changing the PDA, PHONE and CSC codes from one model to anothers so as to have access to other Stock ROM's in your preferred language and without the locale's bloatware, as well as being able to have appz like Intl google play etc (which cannot be included in any 9008 Stock ROM)?
I've looked at detailed specs for both the 9008 and the 9005 models and they seem exactly the same, just the PDA, PHONE and CSC codes make each different.
If anyone has, please can they help tell me the process steps I need to follow (such as do I root 1st and then change the codes, or change the codes 1st and then root?
I do hope someone can give me some positive feedback please. Thanks in anticipation for any help you can offer me.
Hey guys,
So a family member (FM) of mine received a Verizon GS5 and I was just wondering if it would be possible to change to UK, as far as I am concerned when I owned a GS2 I would have to change the modem for it to work in a completely different country (e.g. owning a UK GS2 and taking it to somewhere in Asia or South America). However, would prefer to have a complete clean install (and possibly a debloated ROM) with a UK firmware? If this is possible what are the steps to folow, do I have to be careful with tripping KNOX and/or flash counter? FM doesn't mind losing data.
"This Sim Card is from an Unknown Source". Just from reading this thread I can see that I either have to root the phone and disable/uninstall the app or install a different ROM, would prefer to have it as official as possible. Tried changing the APN settings and inserting the information manually, unsuccessful. Haven't tried searching for a carrier and letting it set up itself. I don't mean to be difficult, sorry!
Checked here for frequency compatibility, does this mean that 4G wouldn't work?
Thank you!
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Hey guys, So a family member (FM) of mine received a Verizon GS5 and I was just wondering if it would be possible to change to UK, as far as I am concerned when I owned a GS2 I would have to change the modem for it to work in a completely different country (e.g. owning a UK GS2 and taking it to somewhere in Asia or South America). However, would prefer to have a complete clean install (and possibly a debloated ROM) with a UK firmware? If this is possible what are the steps to folow, do I have to be careful with tripping KNOX and/or flash counter?...
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I have never done this myself but, the following threads reflect the change from a G900V to a G900F. Don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance within one of them too.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3550445
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2839557
If all else fails, and you don't receive any responses from the above threads, then your next best bet is to post this question within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device and variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
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Checked here for frequency compatibility, does this mean that 4G wouldn't work?
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You need CSC=BTU and a clean stock-like ROM, right?
Have a look: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/development/rom-ane4-kitkat-4-4-2-multi-csc-t2813628
Installation on G900V is tricky because of locked bootloader but it works fine.
4g may work on B3 (it's supported by device, just not listed in specs) but the chances are not very high.
Hi,
I recently bought a T-Mobile S5 (SM-G900T). It's unlocked and I rooted and de-bloated the stock marshmallow ROM. The phone works wonderfully and it was nice getting a brand new phone that meets all my criteria (runs Google Maps fine, removable battery, SD Card, rootable) for under $150.
I use AT&T for my service. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me how to get AT&T Wifi calling working on this phone. The phone is rooted so I'm sure it's definitely possible with enough work but I'd like to know if anyone has already done this.
Thank you.
PS: please don't ask why I didn't get an SM-G900A. I didn't and what's done is done. Return/exchange period is over
If your on ATT prepaid as I am, same phone, they do not support it, only post paid can use that service. Was just at ATT store changing a battery and asked while there.
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Hi, I recently bought a T-Mobile S5 (SM-G900T). It's unlocked and I rooted and de-bloated the stock marshmallow ROM...
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I don't have this variant myself but, you have a few options.
You can try looking at the following threads/link that's specific to your device for some of those options...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2800402
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3736650
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723817
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770849
https://forums.androidcentral.com/t-mobile/421217-wifi-calling.html
... or you could use some type of VoIP (Voice over IP) or SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) app.
Here's a few links to help you with this option.
https://www.androidauthority.com/be...p-calls-wi-fi-calling-internet-calling-87396/
http://www.toptenreviews.com/services/articles/best-voip-app-apple-android/
I don't use any of the above myself but, those would be a good start for you...
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If your on ATT prepaid as I am, same phone, they do not support it, only post paid can use that service. Was just at ATT store changing a battery and asked while there.
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I am on a post-paid family plan. Wifi calling is definitely supported. I've used it on other AT&T devices.
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I don't have this variant myself but, you have a few options.
You can try looking at the following threads/link that's specific to your device for some of those options...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2800402
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3736650
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723817
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770849
https://forums.androidcentral.com/t-mobile/421217-wifi-calling.html
... or you could use some type of VoIP (Voice over IP) or SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) app.
Here's a few links to help you with this option.
https://www.androidauthority.com/be...p-calls-wi-fi-calling-internet-calling-87396/
http://www.toptenreviews.com/services/articles/best-voip-app-apple-android/
I don't use any of the above myself but, those would be a good start for you...
Good Luck!
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Thanks but I don't see any mention of AT&T Wifi calling on any of those T-Mobile ROMs. Maybe I missed something? In either case, I'd prefer not to switch ROMs but I could use it to see what was done to make AT&T Wifi calling work.
I'm not actually interested in phone calls with wifi calling. I want to receive text messages at work where I have no signal.
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Thanks but I don't see any mention of AT&T Wifi calling on any of those T-Mobile ROMs. Maybe I missed something? In either case, I'd prefer not to switch ROMs but I could use it to see what was done to make AT&T Wifi calling work.
I'm not actually interested in phone calls with wifi calling. I want to receive text messages at work where I have no signal.
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When you say you'd prefer not to switch ROMs, is it because you prefer running the stock / official ROM? Or is it because you don't want to go through the process?
The US Snapdragon variants of the S5 have the same hardware, they're just tuned differently via the EFS/modem settings and run different firmware images based on carrier. You can run a different carrier firmware on your device just fine. I recently completed a switch over on a SM-G900P (Sprint variant) to the SM-G900T (T-Mobile) software. All T-Mobile specific features, including Wi-Fi Calling, are functional as if it was a T-Mobile variant.
What I'm proposing is, if you like the stock software, you can have it, with AT&T features instead of T-Mobile. It'll function exactly as if it were an AT&T variant, purchased as such, rather than as a T-Mobile variant.
The process I used should be applicable to any Snapdragon variant, however. As I had to figure out much of this process for myself, there's no guides or information out there presently. But if you'd like, I could help you through the process.
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When you say you'd prefer not to switch ROMs, is it because you prefer running the stock / official ROM? Or is it because you don't want to go through the process?
The US Snapdragon variants of the S5 have the same hardware, they're just tuned differently via the EFS/modem settings and run different firmware images based on carrier. You can run a different carrier firmware on your device just fine. I recently completed a switch over on a SM-G900P (Sprint variant) to the SM-G900T (T-Mobile) software. All T-Mobile specific features, including Wi-Fi Calling, are functional as if it was a T-Mobile variant.
What I'm proposing is, if you like the stock software, you can have it, with AT&T features instead of T-Mobile. It'll function exactly as if it were an AT&T variant, purchased as such, rather than as a T-Mobile variant.
The process I used should be applicable to any Snapdragon variant, however. As I had to figure out much of this process for myself, there's no guides or information out there presently. But if you'd like, I could help you through the process.
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Now, there's an interesting suggestion! Are you saying I can get the SM-G900A firmware from sammobile (or some other source) and just ODIN flash that to my SM-G900T? If so, that would give me AT&T wifi-calling. I was under the impression that there were hardware differences and that you couldn't flash firmware from one variant to another or you'd end up with a brick. I guess that's not true?
I don't particularly *like* the stock firmware but I just want something that will work well with the least amount of tweaking. I'll de-bloat myself it but top speed is not as much of a priority as battery life and all phone functions (camera, bluetooth) working as it did from the factory. So, (debloated) stock is good enough for me.
Thanks!
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Now, there's an interesting suggestion! Are you saying I can get the SM-G900A firmware from sammobile (or some other source) and just ODIN flash that to my SM-G900T? If so, that would give me AT&T wifi-calling. I was under the impression that there were hardware differences and that you couldn't flash firmware from one variant to another or you'd end up with a brick. I guess that's not true?
I don't particularly *like* the stock firmware but I just want something that will work well with the least amount of tweaking. I'll de-bloat myself it but top speed is not as much of a priority as battery life and all phone functions (camera, bluetooth) working as it did from the factory. So, (debloated) stock is good enough for me.
Thanks!
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Well, any stock firmware is as close to factory functionality as possible. When switching carrier firmware, you gain the features of the target firmware, without any bugs or other problems.
You do have to take care in doing it correctly. It's not meant to be done on an S5, and there's no documented method out there, such as Prince Comsy's Odin for the S7, for example. Also in regards to that, the flash is not done via Odin. There's some parts which require it, however, there's no way to flash a full other carrier firmware via Odin on an S5, as far as I know. The device bootloader rejects the firmware due to a software check failure.
That aside, if done correctly, it functions identically to the desired firmware variant in my testing.
There are only two things you need to concern yourself with. The first is whether your device presently has the proper frequencies activated in its EFS configuration. If not, you won't receive coverage where the bands used aren't active on your phone. If this is a problem, it is possible to manually activate additional frequencies via QPST and QXDM. You may also desire to do this anyways, for increased roaming compatibility and coverage. This is another thing you have to be careful while doing, however.
The second thing to consider, is whether you care about OTA updates. Or more precisely, that you won't be able to use them. This is arguably of little consequence, as its unlikely anymore updates will be released for the S5. But if there is an update, you'll have to apply it manually by the same process used to convert your firmware variant. If you were to accept an OTA, it could brick your phone. This is due to the fact that we don't flash the boodloader from other variants, for safety reasons. An OTA update would likely apply (or attempt to apply) the bootloader from the converted firmware. The outcome of this is unknown. It's possible that it works without issue, but if it doesn't, it has the potential to hard brick the device. For this reason, I haven't tested it, as other firmwares can be loaded by a mismatched bootloader without issue. Due to that, I recommend disabling all OTA checks / settings for additional safety. As a note, updates via Kies, Smart Switch, Odin, or any other utility are also a no-go. Updates must be applied manually if you want them.
If neither of those two things is a problem for you, then you might be happy with converting your firmware to another variant. It does work quite well when done correctly.
If you're interested in doing this, I could guide you through the process. It would be more convenient via instant messaging, so we could directly communicate in real time for the parts that will be specific to your device.
If you would like to, send me a PM to coordinate IM details. I use Telegram and Wire, and if neither is suitable for you, and you're okay exchanging phone numbers, I also use Signal if you'd prefer. I also use some other services as well, though I less prefer them. If none if the above are suitable, perhaps we can find one we have in common.
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Now, there's an interesting suggestion! Are you saying I can get the SM-G900A firmware from sammobile (or some other source) and just ODIN flash that to my SM-G900T?...
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I could be wrong here but, based upon what I had read (my take on it), I don't believe that @Arbiter was recommending that you install the stock firmware rather an option that Arbiter had suggested to see if the WiFi Calling option is made available (based upon that members experience).
Am I correct @Arbiter?
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I could be wrong here but, based upon what I had read (my take on it), I don't believe that @Arbiter was recommending that you install the stock firmware rather an option that Arbiter had suggested to see if the WiFi Calling option is made available (based upon that members experience).
Am I correct @Arbiter?
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To clarify, I'm suggesting that if you want all carrier specific features (including Wi-Fi Calling), it can be done by cross-flashing the target carrier's firmware.
If the target firmware is correctly installed, and the corresponding CSC is properly installed in both the support files and configured in EFS (a simple three letter change to a file on the EFS partition), then all features for that carrier will be available.
This is the only way I know to achieve full functionality with another carrier's features. There doesn't appear to be any available research or success in simply transplanting the necessary programs and libraries to handle carrier features on a non-carrier ROM for the S5.
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To clarify, I'm suggesting that if you want all carrier specific features (including Wi-Fi Calling), it can be done by cross-flashing the target carrier's firmware...
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I apologize for my misunderstanding but, I will have to "Respectfully Disagree" with you.
Though Custom Firmwares may be lacking some/many of the carrier specific apps and those features these apps utilize but, there's ways to obtain them either directly or indirectly via installing, flashing and/or porting them to a device.
Just to clarify... I'm not stating that this applies to all carrier specific apps and/or features but, I've seen this done for many of them on a Verizon S5 device with a custom firmware installed.
Maybe we just have to end this respectfully with "Agreeing to Disagree"... :thumbup:
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Ibuprophen said:
I apologize for my misunderstanding but, I will have to "Respectfully Disagree" with you.
Though Custom Firmwares may be lacking some/many of the carrier specific apps and those features these apps utilize but, there's ways to obtain them either directly or indirectly via installing, flashing and/or porting them to a device.
Just to clarify... I'm not stating that this applies to all carrier specific apps and/or features but, I've seen this done for many of them on a Verizon S5 device with a custom firmware installed.
Maybe we just have to end this respectfully with "Agreeing to Disagree"... :thumbup:
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Since you've seen this done, would you point us towards the correct direction in order to get at&t wifi calling on a G900T-based stock (or non-stock) OS? I have been trying different techniques and have only succeeded in causing bootloops :\
I don't want to use a bootloader locked G900A OS.