Got this S8 from a friend of mine. The phone itself is all original and isn't rooted. Yet I'm not receiving any OTA released to this day. The one that's currently installed is of May 2017 (that's when the phone came out last year). Tried checking if it was rooted or is the knox tripped but it wasn't. Phone is all stock. According to Sammobile, the latest update for this CSC came out on December 2nd 2018. But I haven't received even a single update yet. Please guide how to receive OTA updates. Thanks.
Model: G950FD
You can try to flash with odin the most recent update of your CSC and see if something changes. This won't trip the Knox or void your warranty, so you should be good to go.
thatzenko said:
You can try to flash with odin the most recent update of your CSC and see if something changes. This won't trip the Knox or void your warranty, so you should be good to go.
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But that might brick the phone. I don't want that to happen.
Crockets said:
But that might brick the phone. I don't want that to happen.
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Nah, flashing a Samsung firmware through Odin is fine as long as you do it correctly. I just did it to debrand my S8 from WIN (Wind carrier in italy) to ITV (Italy unbranded CSC). You just need to do the steps correctly and you should be fine. If you want some help on how to do it, I'm in.
thatzenko said:
Nah, flashing a Samsung firmware through Odin is fine as long as you do it correctly. I just did it to debrand my S8 from WIN (Wind carrier in italy) to ITV (Italy unbranded CSC). You just need to do the steps correctly and you should be fine. If you want some help on how to do it, I'm in.
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Sure, guide me.
Crockets said:
Sure, guide me.
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It's kinda tricky, but I found a video on how to do it:
Just follow these steps and you should be fine. If you have any questions, write them here.
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I have an N9005 model Note 3, now I bought this second hand from eBay, and it is unlocked. Though it still shows an O2 boot up animation, so I'm guessing it was unlocked from O2?.. My question here is, I've noticed on Sammobile that there are now some Lollopop firmware updates available for my device, however, I don't see any unbranded version for the United Kingdom, only Vodafone? So if I flash this, will it have any repercussions on device operability, such as losing unlock (I am on Three UK sim card), or does it just mean that I will have vodafone branding?
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NocturnalDroid said:
I have an N9005 model Note 3, now I bought this second hand from eBay, and it is unlocked. Though it still shows an O2 boot up animation, so I'm guessing it was unlocked from O2?.. My question here is, I've noticed on Sammobile that there are now some Lollopop firmware updates available for my device, however, I don't see any unbranded version for the United Kingdom, only Vodafone? So if I flash this, will it have any repercussions on device operability, such as losing unlock (I am on Three UK sim card), or does it just mean that I will have vodafone branding?
EDIT: Sorry, mods please move into correct section.
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1. Install this APP for know your CSC better. Maybe your device changed of CSC coz was unlocked.
2. Flash the latest android 4.4.2 UK unbranded if your CSC is BTU: HERE. Wait for the lollipop update.
It is O2U?
NocturnalDroid said:
It is O2U?
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1. Yeah and you have the correct firmware if you see the boot animation of O2.
2. Don't flash other different STOCK roms that aren't this ONES if your device works ok.
3. The latest firmware for your device is N9005XXUGNG1.
4. Wait for lollipop stock update via OTA or taking a look sometimes the step 2 (you will have to use ODIN then)
5. Enjoy
Joku1981 said:
1. Yeah and you have the correct firmware if you see the boot animation of O2.
2. Don't flash other different STOCK roms that aren't this ONES if your device works ok.
3. The latest firmware for your device is N9005XXUGNG1.
4. Wait for lollipop stock update via OTA or taking a look sometimes the step 2 (you will have to use ODIN then)
5. Enjoy
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Thanks, but when Lollipop O2U comes if I flash that will I lose sim unlock???
NocturnalDroid said:
Thanks, but when Lollipop O2U comes if I flash that will I lose sim unlock???
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In theory NO. But all depends what method they/you used for unlock your device :highfive: (normally they unlock it by IMEI and you have your device unlocked forever)
Joku1981 said:
In theory NO. But all depends what method they/you used for unlock your device :highfive: (normally they unlock it by IMEI and you have your device unlocked forever)
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Okay, great. So, I should definitely wait for O2U? I can't flash Vodafone? Could I flash a BTU when it arrives? Or is it just a definite O2U?
NocturnalDroid said:
Okay, great. So, I should definitely wait for O2U? I can't flash Vodafone? Could I flash a BTU when it arrives? Or is it just a definite O2U?
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Better wait for O2U updates for avoid problems (No wifi, IMEI null, no data, can't make or receive calls, bootloops, etc) but the phone is yours. You can flash what you want :highfive:
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
Hello guys.
It's been 2 months since samsung started rolling out MM update for SGS6E+, and most of them (no carrier locked) already received it.
I have G928I, not locked, not branded, bought in official Samsung store in Singapore, but still no sign of MM.
Is it normal for phones in this region to receive update months after others do?
darki73 said:
Hello guys.
It's been 2 months since samsung started rolling out MM update for SGS6E+, and most of them (no carrier locked) already received it.
I have G928I, not locked, not branded, bought in official Samsung store in Singapore, but still no sign of MM.
Is it normal for phones in this region to receive update months after others do?
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Still waiting SM-G928I Australia
darki73 said:
Hello guys.
It's been 2 months since samsung started rolling out MM update for SGS6E+, and most of them (no carrier locked) already received it.
I have G928I, not locked, not branded, bought in official Samsung store in Singapore, but still no sign of MM.
Is it normal for phones in this region to receive update months after others do?
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I have update my G928I with a G928G firmware and then install a custom Marshmallow rom without any problems.
puns1 said:
I have update my G928I with a G928G firmware and then install a custom Marshmallow rom without any problems.
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Sorry mate, Didn't get, you mean G928G firmware is compatible with G928I, will odin fail?
ironeagle said:
Sorry mate, Didn't get, you mean G928G firmware is compatible with G928I, will odin fail?
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The firmware I flash with odin is INS-G928GDDU2BPC4-20160321182106 with my G928I and it work flawless.
puns1 said:
The firmware I flash with odin is INS-G928GDDU2BPC4-20160321182106 with my G928I and it work flawless.
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Will try. Thanks.
puns1 said:
I have update my G928I with a G928G firmware and then install a custom Marshmallow rom without any problems.
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Well the thing is, i still want to be able to use features such as Deep Sleep and Knox.
Will it trip my knox kounter, or will the "firmware swap" work just as normal update?
darki73 said:
Well the thing is, i still want to be able to use features such as Deep Sleep and Knox.
Will it trip my knox kounter, or will the "firmware swap" work just as normal update?
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I am able to odin G928GUBU2BPD2_G928GUUB2BPD2_BVO on my SM-G928I without triping knox.
Hello my friends,
Today I will show you how to get the fastest nougat on your S7 / S7 EDGE.
Firmware flashen on the SM-G930FD / SM-G935FD at your own risk.
I accept no liability if your device does not work anymore!
This firmware can also be flashed on an S7 Edge SM-G935FD.
But this only happened at your own risk.
Download to Samfirm v 3.6 first.
Then open SamFirm and enter the following:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
http://www.chip.de/downloads/Odin3_12992520.html
For Mac:
http://techbeasts.com/download-odin-jdoin3-mac/
Fast Downloadlink for SM-G935F:
https://mega.nz/#!rFIlWA5S!h4JrAyNxJWbH8hqB9Co_7OvMcdiykfMFtU6I8XP4cwc
Fast Downloadlink for SM-G930F:
https://mega.nz/#!mc5CRByS!e6nXnqLQTkchX2dAkvadmQTBEuPC0ikYvZYb7l_oZ98
For the S7 G930F:
Model: SM-G930F
Region: BTU
AutoMode
For the S7 EDGE G935F
Model: SM-G935F
Region: BTU
AutoMode
In Ordin:
SM-G930F:
BL: BL_G930FXXU1BPLB_CL9689434_QB11912473_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
AP: AP_G930FXXU1BPLB_CL9689434_QB11912473_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
CP: CP_G930FXXU1BPJJ_CL9519568_QB11350284_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
CSC: CSC_BTU_G930FBTU1BPK3_CL9952030_QB11729675_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
SM-G935F:
BL: BL_G935FXXU1BPLB_CL9689434_QB11912473_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
AP: AP_G935FXXU1BPLB_CL9689434_QB11912473_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
CP: CP_G935FXXU1BPJJ_CL9519568_QB11350284_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
CSC: CSC_BTU_G935FBTU1BPK3_CL9952030_QB11729675_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
Not the HOME_CSC !!!
There you will see Android 6.0.1. This download and unpack.
Back up your data and use Odin Flashing.
Device setup and updates.
Update Download and install.
Have fun with it
It could be that the update on Android 7.0 is no longer available since Samsung has stopped the roll-out because of too many bugs.
Whether this message is something I can not confirm. I got the update today. Please tell me if you got the update this way.
Thank you!!
can i flash this if i have a Canadian s7 edge with the qualcomm processor?
jatt101 said:
can i flash this if i have a Canadian s7 edge with the qualcomm processor?
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No, it does not work. This is only for the Exynos devices
LionHunter95 said:
No, it does not work. This is only for the Exynos devices
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How do i know what firmwares are for qualcomm version?
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How do i know what firmwares are for qualcomm version?
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Look under software info what is there. If there is G930F / G935F this method works. Should there be something different then this does not work
I guess that this does wipe data ?
How to do without wipe ?
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No, it does not work. This is only for the Exynos devices
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The official Canadian version is the Exynos device! unless you bought the unlocked version!
arc_u said:
I guess that this does wipe data ?
How to do without wipe ?
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If you download this firmware, you have to flash this by Odin. If you flashst them all your data will be lost. So before everything save and then flash.
LionHunter95 said:
No, it does not work. This is only for the Exynos devices
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The official Canadian version is the Exynos device! unless you bought the unlocked version!
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How do i tell? it was sent to me when i returned my note 7. I got an unlock code with it, so i am not sure.
jatt101 said:
How do i tell? it was sent to me when i returned my note 7. I got an unlock code with it, so i am not sure.
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Download from Play store AIDA64!
itzik_man said:
Download from Play store AIDA64!
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Thank you bro! You were correct!
The 7 update isnt showing up for me after the update...
I went back to stock firmware because I had rooted my phone with a rom so I went back to stock with a 6.0.1 mm firmware. A lot of people from the uk are getting this update although I haven't yet haha?
The official one that is.
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I went back to stock firmware because I had rooted my phone with a rom so I went back to stock with a 6.0.1 mm firmware. A lot of people from the uk are getting this update although I haven't yet haha?
The official one that is.
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If your device is rooted and you do the original firmware flashing, your device will be officiel again
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If your device is rooted and you do the original firmware flashing, your device will be officiel again
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Yeah it "Was" rooted then I flashed the original firmware back on it although forgot to go into Super Su to unroot but the flash did it for me but then tripped knox lol.
Yeah I thought I was on official again but my mate has got the official update from nougat and I haven't lol (We live close)
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Yeah it "Was" rooted then I flashed the original firmware back on it although forgot to go into Super Su to unroot but the flash did it for me but then tripped knox lol.
Yeah I thought I was on official again but my mate has got the official update from nougat and I haven't lol (We live close)
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According to a few websites, the official update was stopped because of bugs again. Wait a bit and update the OTA again. Actually, this should work. If it does not go with you Samsung has stopped the update again.
The update is about 1.2 GB, and, especially in China, ran into some bugs initially, and was reportedly pulled before being re-released today. As to when will it hit the non-Exynos versions sold on US carriers, remains to be seen, but the wait shouldn't be long now that the beta testing phase is done and dusted. So ???
Some quick questions please..
1. What does BTU mean?
2. Will i be able to install this on 935fd without any probs?
can any one help me....I am from italy using s7 edge with model (SM-G935F )......if I flashed BTU Firmware from UK will void warrenty
Could someone please help me.My s8 is stuck on may security update and it shows no new updates are available to download. My model number is Sm G950FD and it is not rooted
And could you please suggest a method which does not involve odin
we international boys are a bit behind on updates im afraid
But so slow .My phone is stuck on may patch whereas july patch is rolling out
Vikyathroxs said:
Could someone please help me.My s8 is stuck on may security update and it shows no new updates are available to download. My model number is Sm G950FD and it is not rooted
And could you please suggest a method which does not involve odin
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Which firmware version you are at? Which country? My phone was at firmware AQEB, I flashed AQF7 and later got update for AQG5. I'm from India, imported phone from UAE. Even my phone was stuck at May security update.
Same here I also have the AQEB firmware and i also imported from UAE and i too am from india . Do you know any other method rather than flashing.
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Which firmware version you are at? Which country? My phone was at firmware AQEB, I flashed AQF7 and later got update for AQG5. I'm from India, imported phone from UAE. Even my phone was stuck at May security update.
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Same here. I have the same software version and i too imported from UAE and i too am from India. Could you please suggest a method which does not involve flashing
Vikyathroxs said:
Same here. I have the same software version and i too imported from UAE and i too am from India. Could you please suggest a method which does not involve flashing
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Flashing using ODIN is the only method that I know of. It's very easy and I didn't even lose my data. Doesn't void warranty too. There are YouTube guides which can help you too.
batmobile_bang said:
Which firmware version you are at? Which country? My phone was at firmware AQEB, I flashed AQF7 and later got update for AQG5. I'm from India, imported phone from UAE. Even my phone was stuck at May security update.
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batmobile_bang said:
Flashing using ODIN is the only method that I know of. It's very easy and I didn't even lose my data. Doesn't void warranty too. There are YouTube guides which can help you too.
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Could you please give me the links for the siftware and Odin because I can't find the correct software and please could you give me the dual SIM software
Vikyathroxs said:
Could you please give me the links for the siftware and Odin because I can't find the correct software and please could you give me the dual SIM software
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Check this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...g-galaxy-s8-s8-indian-thread-t3578711/page237
There are posts related to your question.
batmobile_bang said:
Check this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...g-galaxy-s8-s8-indian-thread-t3578711/page237
There are posts related to your question.
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Did you use UAE firmware for flashing or Indian
Vikyathroxs said:
Did you use UAE firmware for flashing or Indian
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It's a multi CSC package. Common firmware for both India and UAE.
Guys, I have the exact same problem as described. I too am stuck on firmware ending with AQEB. My CSC code is INS and CSC Version is G950FOXM1AQEB. Real confusion is to determine which firmware to patch. Can I patch Indian firmware or continue with UAE based firmware? Will it void warranty? How to ensure that I don't have to factory reset the device?
abhijitmori said:
Guys, I have the exact same problem as described. I too am stuck on firmware ending with AQEB. My CSC code is INS and CSC Version is G950FOXM1AQEB. Real confusion is to determine which firmware to patch. Can I patch Indian firmware or continue with UAE based firmware? Will it void warranty? How to ensure that I don't have to factory reset the device?
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Please read the first page of this thread!