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Okay here is my situation. I have a Bell Canda S8500M phone that I flashed with S8500XXKF2_Full_SHP_sYCO firmware but now lost my UMTS 850/1900 bands so no more 3g signal =( I only get edge. I looked all over the web and can not find the S8500M bell canada firmware anywhere!! I found the Latin America firmware S8500L S8500LUHJL1 that i flashed and got my 3G back but Kies wont let me log on to Canada Samsung appstore anymore.
1)Is there a way to flash my phone with a European firmware while maintaining my UMTS 850/1900 bands from my now S8500L?
2) Does anyone have the original Canada s8500M firmwares??
3) Can I flash part of another Euro S8500XX firmware but keep my 3G bands?
4) devs can you implement a North South America 3G friendly hybrid firmware?
Any help or suggestions will be highly appreciated.
1)you can use the European firmware and get 3G signal too by flashing the whole European firmware except amss.bin (contains modem config) use the one from S8500LUHJL1
2) Don't know where to find those
3) if you mean by the bands 3G then it is same question as 1 with same answer
4) i am not a developer so i don't know if they can
Best Regards
Thanks for your response I will give it a shot and see if it works to flash the Euro firmware without the amss.bin.
mylove90 said:
1)you can use the European firmware and get 3G signal too by flashing the whole European firmware except amss.bin (contains modem config) use the one from S8500LUHJL1
2) Don't know where to find those
3) if you mean by the bands 3G then it is same question as 1 with same answer
4) i am not a developer so i don't know if they can
Best Regards
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I flashed the modified S8500DDJI2 on my phone without the amss.bin file and it worked! I still have my 3G connection and hacked firmware!! =) thanks a million!
Has anyone had success doing the above (keeping the amss.bin file to retain phone's frequency band) while flashing with a Bada 1.2 firmware?
I too want to keep my phone (8500T) 850/900/1900/2100 compatibility.
I have tried flashing S8500XXJID (Euro 1.2) while maintaining my S8500L amss.bin on my Canada Bell S8500M and no luck. No go on the 3G on 1.2 BADA for 8500mhz/1900mhz devices. Maybe a DEV can help implement this in a Hybrid 1.2 firmware with those bands supported.
hi
i have a 32gb SEA model.
is there a way to transform it to a generic EUR version and received updates?
i have already flashed german eur v10g-EUR-XX
but on software info it shows "v10g-SEA-XX" and are included branded StarHub Apps and LTE is not working.
tried to flash official 32gb italian rom, but shows as "v10g-GLOBAL-SI", lte is appering but is unselectable,
as it returns to WCDMA/GMS and still there are branded apps...
is there any solution?
i need to have an EUR firmware....
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hi
i have a 32gb SEA model.
is there a way to transform it to a generic EUR version and received updates?
i have already flashed german eur v10g-EUR-XX
but on software info it shows "v10g-SEA-XX" and are included branded StarHub Apps and LTE is not working.
tried to flash official 32gb italian rom, but shows as "v10g-GLOBAL-SI", lte is appering but is unselectable,
as it returns to WCDMA/GMS and still there are branded apps...
is there any solution?
i need to have an EUR firmware....
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The updates are done by IMEI so no matter what your phone will always be SEA and sorry you cannot change SEA to EU as far as I am aware.
daleski75 said:
The updates are done by IMEI so no matter what your phone will always be SEA and sorry you cannot change SEA to EU as far as I am aware.
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oh ****...
so no way to install EUR rom?
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oh ****...
so no way to install EUR rom?
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You can install any D855 rom but you just won't get OTA updates for anything but a SEA version.
daleski75 said:
You can install any D855 rom but you just won't get OTA updates for anything but a SEA version.
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ok but why if i flash v10g-EUR-XX from firmware threads
i get on software info v10g-SEA-XX (and not v10g-EUR-XX) ?
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ok but why if i flash v10g-EUR-XX from firmware threads
i get on software info v10g-SEA-XX (and not v10g-EUR-XX) ?
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The suffix/model does not change when you flash a kdz.
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The suffix/model does not change when you flash a kdz.
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ok, so if i understood, there is no solution?
i'm going to re-send back phone as it have to be a european model, but seller sent me a sea version
DYNAMIC+ said:
ok, so if i understood, there is no solution?
i'm going to re-send back phone as it have to be a european model, but seller sent me a sea version
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I assume this problem is true for all SEA devices used in Europe, that is, non LTE connectivity unless you use temporary activation with code 3845#*855#
DYNAMIC+ said:
ok, so if i understood, there is no solution?
i'm going to re-send back phone as it have to be a european model, but seller sent me a sea version
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I already have the same issue with no solution. I have a Eur and i am already in Saudi Arabia. whenever i flash AME kdz it reverts back to Eur. never get LTE option in networks and i hate the service menu. so the only solution i found is installing the new i kdz.
saud__19 said:
I already have the same issue with no solution. I have a Eur and i am already in Saudi Arabia. whenever i flash AME kdz it reverts back to Eur. never get LTE option in networks and i hate the service menu. so the only solution i found is installing the new i kdz.
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I do own SEA 32GB phone but it is general SEA unbranded so no Star-Hub apps and it does have LTE / 4G which is auto activated. Try to flash this rom and it might solve the issue as it is still SEA rom.
shmuelw said:
I do own SEA 32GB phone but it is general SEA unbranded so no Star-Hub apps and it does have LTE / 4G which is auto activated. Try to flash this rom and it might solve the issue as it is still SEA rom.
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Hello, which ROM should i flash? I have an AME phone with no LTE in the options, i want to use in Russia...we have LTE here.
shmuelw said:
I do own SEA 32GB phone but it is general SEA unbranded so no Star-Hub apps and it does have LTE / 4G which is auto activated. Try to flash this rom and it might solve the issue as it is still SEA rom.
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Yes my device is unbranded Eur version. but still no luck to instal AME kdz. as what i mention before the only solution is the leaked i kdz.
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zapford said:
Hello, which ROM should i flash? I have an AME phone with no LTE in the options, i want to use in Russia...we have LTE here.
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try the leaked i kdz.
shmuelw said:
I do own SEA 32GB phone but it is general SEA unbranded so no Star-Hub apps and it does have LTE / 4G which is auto activated. Try to flash this rom and it might solve the issue as it is still SEA rom.
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already tried to flash
V10G-GLOBAL-SI (and also "i" version, leaked one...) but no lte... and all apps for singapore market (starhub, m1, ...)
I recently did this for a friend. He had an SEA 10e firmware on his G3 and I flashed the 10g italian firmware to his phone without any problems. He wasn't getting 4G on Vodafone UK earlier, but after flashing the new firmware, he gets it. I've seen a couple of people doing this as well. I just followed the guides posted here to flash the firmwares.
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I recently did this for a friend. He had an SEA 10e firmware on his G3 and I flashed the 10g italian firmware to his phone without any problems. He wasn't getting 4G on Vodafone UK earlier, but after flashing the new firmware, he gets it. I've seen a couple of people doing this as well. I just followed the guides posted here to flash the firmwares.
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Any one know why these D855 devices from different regions cannot be used in other regions for LTE? I wonder if this is like the region lock on the Note 3 to allow Samsung to restrict warranty cover?
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I recently did this for a friend. He had an SEA 10e firmware on his G3 and I flashed the 10g italian firmware to his phone without any problems. He wasn't getting 4G on Vodafone UK earlier, but after flashing the new firmware, he gets it. I've seen a couple of people doing this as well. I just followed the guides posted here to flash the firmwares.
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no way to enable LTE...
now i have V10i-GLOBAL-SI
jah said:
Any one know why these D855 devices from different regions cannot be used in other regions for LTE? I wonder if this is like the region lock on the Note 3 to allow Samsung to restrict warranty cover?
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it seems to be locked by "ltesettings.apk" background app...
i'm not sure, but every g3, could be used with every lte band...
any other idea?
(i cannot root device)
if i cant resolve i have to change device...
I'm not sure why you can't enable LTE. Maybe it's carrier dependent or maybe not. If you're not happy I'd suggest switching your device.
maneck35 said:
I'm not sure why you can't enable LTE. Maybe it's carrier dependent or maybe not. If you're not happy I'd suggest switching your device.
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with regrets i just sold my G3 and purchased S5 which i can flash any rom i like from any region.
Hi guys.
Long time lurker. First time poster.
How can I see what region my phone is from. I bought my phone through Orange. I'm in South Africa.
If I go to Settings>About Phone>Regulatory Information. I see the words Europe, Australia and India displayed. So I'm quite confused as to which one it actually is.
I'm not allowed to post a screenshot as I'm a new user on the forums.
Thanks.
FruitNuggets said:
Hi guys.
Long time lurker. First time poster.
How can I see what region my phone is from. If I go to Settings>About Phone>Regulatory Information. I see text from Europe, Australia and India.
I'm not allowed to post a screenshot as I'm a new user to the forums.
Thanks in advance.
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Where did you buy your phone from?
If you got in from India its the indian version and if you bought it from Europe its the European.
Check your model number if its the XT1562 its likely to be the indian version.
kobocat said:
Where did you buy your phone from?
If you got in from India its the indian version and if you bought it from Europe its the European.
Check your model number if its the XT1562 its likely to be the indian version.
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I bought it through the South African Orange store. The model is XT1562. The reason why I'm asking is because India and Canada has received the Marshmallow update. But I have yet to receive it. Making me believe that my phone is a European version.
FruitNuggets said:
I bought it through the South African Orange store. The model is XT1562. The reason why I'm asking is because India and Canada has received the Marshmallow update. But I have yet to receive it. Making me believe that my phone is a European version.
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When you are in "about phone" just scroll down to see "baseband version" and "system version" those two items will tell you exactly where phone came from as long as it's still stock and hasn't been modified. System version should have abbreviation of country in it like LA for Latin America, CA for Canada, EU for Europe etc. Baseband relates to wireless operator who sold it originally, mine came from Canadian operator Telus so it has "Telus" in the baseband name. Hope this helps you out.
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Tim3tripp3r said:
When you are in "about phone" just scroll down to see "baseband version" and "system version" those two items will tell you exactly where phone came from as long as it's still stock and hasn't been modified. System version should have abbreviation of country in it like LA for Latin America, CA for Canada, EU for Europe etc. Baseband relates to wireless operator who sold it originally, mine came from Canadian operator Telus so it has "Telus" in the baseband name. Hope this helps you out.
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Thanks you for the post.
I can't post screenshots yet, so I'll type it out.
System Version: 23.21.10.lux_retasia_ds.retasiaal.en.03.retfr
Baseband Version: M8936_2020613.22.03.21.33R
LUX_EMEA_DSDS_CUST
The only thing I really see that points to anything is the "en". Is that maby England?
FruitNuggets said:
Thanks you for the post.
I can't post screenshots yet, so I'll type it out.
System Version: 23.21.10.lux_retasia_ds.retasiaal.en.03.retfr
Baseband Version: M8936_2020613.22.03.21.33R
LUX_EMEA_DSDS_CUST
The only thing I really see that points to anything is the "en". Is that maby England?
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My phone (UK set) has "reteu.EU" on System version while Baseband version is almost similar as yours. EMEA means Europe, Middle East & Africa. So I'm guessing your phone belongs to EMEA region as mine which currently undergoing soak test for MM. It won't be long I think, maybe as a new year present.
pijes said:
My phone (UK set) has "reteu.EU" on System version while Baseband version is almost similar as yours. EMEA means Europe, Middle East & Africa. So I'm guessing your phone belongs to EMEA region as mine which currently undergoing soak test for MM. It won't be long I think, maybe as a new year present.
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Thank you for the reply.
I'm thinking the Motorola staff is all currently on holiday. So you're probably correct in saying it'g going to be a new years present.
Fingers Crossed :fingers-crossed:
pijes said:
My phone (UK set) has "reteu.EU" on System version while Baseband version is almost similar as yours. EMEA means Europe, Middle East & Africa. So I'm guessing your phone belongs to EMEA region as mine which currently undergoing soak test for MM. It won't be long I think, maybe as a new year present.
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I went ahead last night and downloaded the Indian 6.0 version from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-play/general/moto-x-play-marshmallow-6-0-ota-t3267061
Every digit from the file matches my system version. So I was very confident that it was going to work. I put the file in the root of my sd card. Restarted my phone. After putting in my pin I was immediately prompted with system update available. It took about 10min to complete. Everything working perfectly so far.
FruitNuggets said:
I went ahead last night and downloaded the Indian 6.0 version from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-play/general/moto-x-play-marshmallow-6-0-ota-t3267061
Every digit from the file matches my system version. So I was very confident that it was going to work. I put the file in the root of my sd card. Restarted my phone. After putting in my pin I was immediately prompted with system update available. It took about 10min to complete. Everything working perfectly so far.
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did it retain all your data?
pijes said:
did it retain all your data?
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Yes
Before I start, this is the first android phone I've ever owned so the question may or may not be stupid.
So I live in India and I saw the trade-in deal for the S8. I was in need of an upgrade (iPhone 6) so I went for it as I was heading to the U.S soon. I heard that the international version gets updates sooner than the unlocked U.S version. Can I just change my firmware to international, get earlier updates with no drawback? If yes then why have I not seen a lot on this?
Pretty sure the firmware is locked to the device unless you root. I had an unlocked international S6(920?F) . It updated a lot earlier than the W released in Canada.
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ExLite23 said:
Before I start, this is the first android phone I've ever owned so the question may or may not be stupid.
So I live in India and I saw the trade-in deal for the S8. I was in need of an upgrade (iPhone 6) so I went for it as I was heading to the U.S soon. I heard that the international version gets updates sooner than the unlocked U.S version. Can I just change my firmware to international, get earlier updates with no drawback? If yes then why have I not seen a lot on this?
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If the device you get is G950F (international) then updates will come sooner. If you get any other version they are for specific regions, so if you get G950U (US unlocked) you can't flash international firmware to it. Can only flash firmware for the model you get.
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If the device you get is G950F (international) then updates will come sooner. If you get any other version they are for specific regions, so if you get G950U (US unlocked) you can't flash international firmware to it. Can only flash firmware for the model you get.
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Then what are the benefits of people switching carriers for example? There seem to be a bunch of threads giving a tutorial on how to change firmware to different carries e.g. From a T Mobile to Unlocked.
ExLite23 said:
Then what are the benefits of people switching carriers for example? There seem to be a bunch of threads giving a tutorial on how to change firmware to different carries e.g. From a T Mobile to Unlocked.
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For stuff like WiFi calling, voLTE, removal of bloat some csc tweaks
Guess that's unfortunate.
Basically I want to make sure I'm running generic H870 firmware so I would get all the updates faster. Is there a list or something? I've tried searching but it's either for different G6 versions or just a list of H870 updates by region, not the version names themselves. I would really appreciate that!
EDIT: Okay, found the list. Now which one should I use? https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h870-firmwares/
Depends on where you are. The H870 is the international version, so any of the EU or UK firmwares will work. Easy check is in settings about phone
software info. Software version. Mine is UK and version is V10r-234-30.
International will show v10(letter)-Global-number and EU version will be EUR in middle. Different EU countries will have their own I.e. Germany is DE. Hope this is of some help.
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you can use all firmwares whos for the H870 Model. EU, International, south America. If there is for example an south america FW that is newer than the EU FW, you can flash it, as long the FW is for the H870 too.