[Q] No LTE option in Mobile Network - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
I am sorry if this has already been asked and already been solved.
I have a Samsung galaxy Note 3, it is the N9005 version I bought it from someone here in the UK he got it as an upgrade on his contract from Mobilephonesdirect.co.uk
I am on Three network and I am on 4.4.2, I live in london.
I am supposed to have 4G however I cannot see the LTE option in Mobile networks, all I have is: WCDMA/GSM (Auto connect) , WCDMA only and GSM only.
my CSC is : N9005OXXENB1 , AP N9005XXUENB4 and CP N9005XXUENB1
I have rooted my device as i heard that might help? but havent changed any settings?
I am kind of a noob in all of this ?
would really appreciate your help ..
thanks

mus7ii said:
Hi guys,
I am sorry if this has already been asked and already been solved.
I have a Samsung galaxy Note 3, it is the N9005 version I bought it from someone here in the UK he got it as an upgrade on his contract from Mobilephonesdirect.co.uk
I am on Three network and I am on 4.4.2, I live in london.
I am supposed to have 4G however I cannot see the LTE option in Mobile networks, all I have is: WCDMA/GSM (Auto connect) , WCDMA only and GSM only.
my CSC is : N9005OXXENB1 , AP N9005XXUENB4 and CP N9005XXUENB1
I have rooted my device as i heard that might help? but havent changed any settings?
I am kind of a noob in all of this ?
would really appreciate your help ..
thanks
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1st thing have you got a 4g contract

jaythenut said:
1st thing have you got a 4g contract
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It does not matter. First at all you have to see it in options and set it on. Second is if your provider enabled it to use. Make sure that you have USIM instead regular SIM card fitted to proper size.

marbedMB said:
It does not matter. First at all you have to see it in options and set it on. Second is if your provider enabled it to use. Make sure that you have USIM instead regular SIM card fitted to proper size.
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I Had The Same.Do This:
using root explorer go to:
system/data/property
using its text editor open the file:
persist.radio.lteon
change from false to true
REBOOT
IT COMES UP AFTER 3 REBOOTS FOR ME
Sorry For The Quote

This is something I deal with about 18 times a day these days... The joys of a provider launching LTE...
What happens is that each csc version has its own file with in it a list of all providercodes followed by a 1 or 0. If set to 0, the LTE option doesn't appear in the interface.
The sneaky buggers disabled the dialer code for manually enabling network mode on the Note 3. So ODIN is the best option.
What you have there is XEF, France. Since Three doesn't appear to use branded firmware, you need to flash BTU over it. (this wont trigger knox if you use the official firmware)
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mus7ii said:
Hi guys,
I am sorry if this has already been asked and already been solved.
I have a Samsung galaxy Note 3, it is the N9005 version I bought it from someone here in the UK he got it as an upgrade on his contract from Mobilephonesdirect.co.uk
I am on Three network and I am on 4.4.2, I live in london.
I am supposed to have 4G however I cannot see the LTE option in Mobile networks, all I have is: WCDMA/GSM (Auto connect) , WCDMA only and GSM only.
my CSC is : N9005OXXENB1 , AP N9005XXUENB4 and CP N9005XXUENB1
I have rooted my device as i heard that might help? but havent changed any settings?
I am kind of a noob in all of this ?
would really appreciate your help ..
thanks
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First of all are you on 4g network? If you are rooted, try editing this file /data/property/persist.radio.lteon file, set the content to "true"
good luck

Related

Note pro 12.2 LTE

Hi
Can someone help me to get LTE option in network options selection?
I have only
Auto WCDMA/GSM
Only WCDMA
Only GSM
Ty for any responses
Does your provider offer 4G? How old is your SIM? Is the firmware suited for the country you're in?
my own same problem ( LTE option on sm-p905 not available )
ShadowLea said:
Does your provider offer 4G? How old is your SIM? Is the firmware suited for the country you're in?
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I am joining the question, which seems to be forgotten ...
I actually ask this on a new thread wasn't aware to this one I just found.
sadly it looks like it has bee a wile and no body answers
did you work it out some how maamees ?
thanks in advance
link to me thread: [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...y-notepro-12-2-lte-p905-t2864328/post55174810 ]
koopg said:
I have recently bought 'Samsung galaxy notepro 12.2 lte [p905] unlocked'
From US dealer ( I am from Israel ).
I got a 4G sim from my provider, how ever my tab dont show an lte option on network settings.
LTE option in network options selection?
I have only
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Auto WCDMA/GSM
Only WCDMA
Only GSM
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My region dont have a stock rom available for this tab.
I tried to install an eu rom with no luck .
I know it is region related issue.
Is there a way to know what stock rom will be supported by my provider.
After reserching about it, I have read that that CSC is not per provider but group of provider.
So i should find a parallel rom that would work shuld I ?
Kindly help
(+ UPDATE +)
just install russion rom no news [emoji25] [SER]
Next trying to install czech rom
(--)
(--)
(+ UPDATE +) czech rom didn't work as well
next one is south africa stock rom
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koopg said:
I am joining the question, which seems to be forgotten ...
I actually ask this on a new thread wasn't aware to this one I just found.
sadly it looks like it has bee a wile and no body answers
did you work it out some how maamees ?
thanks in advance
link to me thread: [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...y-notepro-12-2-lte-p905-t2864328/post55174810 ]
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The problem is that each CSC and firmware version has a different list of 4G activated providers that are not directly related to the region they are in.
Which means that a device can have 4G activated for 50 providers, just not the one your SIM belongs to. As such, if you insert the SIM, the 4G toggle is disabled.
Each provider has to individually pass on the fact that they have 4G to Samsung. Even then it's not activated for each CSC.
For instance, DBT (Germany) may have 4G enabled for all of Germany, as well as T-Mobile NL, Orange FR and a handful of UK networks. At the same time and on the same firmware version, 4G in the PHN rom (Netherlands) may not support any 4G network in Germany.
I've even had it happen where my Note 3 runs on DBT, and I had 4G on T-Mobile NL... Whilst none of the TNL (Branded) firmware had 4G enabled for their own network yet. (They didn't find it nearly as funny as I did when I brought that up at HQ...)
You either need to find a firmware which supports 4G for your provider, swap providers or you need to root.
If you're rooted: use a root-enabled file manager > open /data/property/persist.radio.lteon file in an editor > set it to true > save, exit and reboot.
LTE / 4G
Mine is P905M - LTE Brazil
I have no option to set only lte/4g... i just have:
LTE/WCDMA/EDGE - Auto
WCDMA/EDGE - Auto
WCDMA - ONLY
EDGE - Only
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My question is: Have a way to set: LTE - ONLY ?
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ShadowLea said:
The problem is that each CSC and firmware version has a different list of 4G activated providers that are not directly related to the region they are in.
Which means that a device can have 4G activated for 50 providers, just not the one your SIM belongs to. As such, if you insert the SIM, the 4G toggle is disabled.
Each provider has to individually pass on the fact that they have 4G to Samsung. Even then it's not activated for each CSC.
For instance, DBT (Germany) may have 4G enabled for all of Germany, as well as T-Mobile NL, Orange FR and a handful of UK networks. At the same time and on the same firmware version, 4G in the PHN rom (Netherlands) may not support any 4G network in Germany.
I've even had it happen where my Note 3 runs on DBT, and I had 4G on T-Mobile NL... Whilst none of the TNL (Branded) firmware had 4G enabled for their own network yet. (They didn't find it nearly as funny as I did when I brought that up at HQ...)
You either need to find a firmware which supports 4G for your provider, swap providers or you need to root.
If you're rooted: use a root-enabled file manager > open /data/property/persist.radio.lteon file in an editor > set it to true > save, exit and reboot.
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I have no persist.radio.lteon
i just serached and.. i not foound it.
i do root with: CF-AutoRoot... and CF-AutoRoot woks fine in P905M
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Yes, i have: persist.radio.lteon
i've found it.
but i can not active LTE/ONLY
omegakun said:
Mine is P905M - LTE Brazil
I have no option to set only lte/4g... i just have:
LTE/WCDMA/EDGE - Auto
WCDMA/EDGE - Auto
WCDMA - ONLY
EDGE - Only
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My question is: Have a way to set: LTE - ONLY ?
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I have no persist.radio.lteon
i just serached and.. i not foound it.
i do root with: CF-AutoRoot... and CF-AutoRoot woks fine in P905M
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Yes, i have: persist.radio.lteon
i've found it.
but i can not active LTE/ONLY
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If you are rooted, download and install Xposed framework. Then download and install Intelli3g (from the Xposed downloads or Play Store). Activate the module and reboot. Then enter the app and activate fast mode toggle. Then select in the fast mode menu "LTE only". That's it.
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i have find a solution , but in network selection there is still no 4g, but with advanced signal status app i forsed it to 4G and worked.

Sm-n900l lte access issue

hi everyone, i need help from the gurus. i have galaxy note 3 original from korea with LGU LTE8 set-up. my problem I can not access LTE here in the Philippines. i need help on what is needed on my unit in order to have LTE access. my sim card is LTE ready by Globe. ty
carplaz said:
hi everyone, i need help from the gurus. i have galaxy note 3 original from korea with LGU LTE8 set-up. my problem I can not access LTE here in the Philippines. i need help on what is needed on my unit in order to have LTE access. my sim card is LTE ready by Globe. ty
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Did you try manually select the band?
Enter the secret code *#2263# (*#BAND#) and try.
sir, bibili ako bukas ng sm n900l
carplaz said:
hi everyone, i need help from the gurus. i have galaxy note 3 original from korea with LGU LTE8 set-up. my problem I can not access LTE here in the Philippines. i need help on what is needed on my unit in order to have LTE access. my sim card is LTE ready by Globe. ty
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olx.ph/ index.php/view+classifieds/id/60930861/Samsung+Galaxy+Note+3+sm+N900L?referralKeywords=note+3&event=Search+Ranking,Position,2-1,21 para hndi mging link. hehe
worth it po ba bilhin to? mas mgnda ba to sa local note 3 sir? ano po yung mga pinagkaiba nila? salamat po!
hndi po ba ako magkaka problema dito?
carplaz said:
hi everyone, i need help from the gurus. i have galaxy note 3 original from korea with LGU LTE8 set-up. my problem I can not access LTE here in the Philippines. i need help on what is needed on my unit in order to have LTE access. my sim card is LTE ready by Globe. ty
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I have also this model of galaxy note 3 but my problem is i cannot send text message whenever my signal becomes lte. There is no network selection option in the settings. Im using smart postpaid lte sim.
SM-N900L no LTE option
Sorry. I just open this topic again. My unit still the same no LTE option or acces. Pls help. Ty
I have the same problem in the Czech Republic.
Can any one provide assistance on this? I was told by a fellow N900L user that using a custom rom aryamod + Lean kernel might help. I do not know how to install custom rom and kernel. Does anyone know how to do this?
any updates on this? I just have may Note 3 2 days ago, and I'm having problem with weak sigal on TM/Globe.
Can it possibly root and flash a custom rom, I'm thinking to have it on Cyanogenmod ROM
First, check that your SIM/Phone provider offers 1. LTE 2. LTE in your area
Secondly, If your phone is a Korean Original, I dont think it will be global-ready... you may have to update the modem & CSC in order to receive the 4G/LTE bands that you are after.
Third, check the reception bands of your phone model and check that your provider/country uses those 3G/4G/LTE bands. (eg: 700MHz, 750, 850, 900, 1600, 1900 etc)
jordanpa said:
First, check that your SIM/Phone provider offers 1. LTE 2. LTE in your area
Secondly, If your phone is a Korean Original, I dont think it will be global-ready... you may have to update the modem & CSC in order to receive the 4G/LTE bands that you are after.
Third, check the reception bands of your phone model and check that your provider/country uses those 3G/4G/LTE bands. (eg: 700MHz, 750, 850, 900, 1600, 1900 etc)
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1st, 2nd and 3rd are YES.
where can i download the files i need for question #2? modem and csc
igsoc21 said:
1st, 2nd and 3rd are YES.
where can i download the files i need for question #2? modem and csc
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I have had a brief look in my files and dont have your models firmware or modem to send.. I am not sure if SM-N900L has cross-compatibility with SM-N900S for example, I recall something like that or vice versa..
There are a few options;
> http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares
- Find and download the firmware appropriate.
> samsung-firmware.org
> Try connecting phone at desktop with Kies, this model may have an update per your area of the globe.
Sent from my hltexx using XDA Labs
jordanpa said:
I have had a brief look in my files and dont have your models firmware or modem to send.. I am not sure if SM-N900L has cross-compatibility with SM-N900S for example, I recall something like that or vice versa..
There are a few options;
> http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares
- Find and download the firmware appropriate.
> samsung-firmware.org
> Try connecting phone at desktop with Kies, this model may have an update per your area of the globe.
Sent from my hltexx using XDA Labs
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unfortunately there is no available stock firmware for n900L...but it's the same specs with n9005. so i guess i won't be havingg a problem with that stock firmware.
I'm currently running CM13 in my n900L, the rom was for n9005 and other Note3 with the same specs as Snapdragon800 chipset and Adreno GPU
It's work for me, i'm use ALL Band
Thanks bro :good:
vndnguyen said:
Did you try manually select the band?
Enter the secret code *#2263# (*#BAND#) and try.
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Glad that you sorted it out.

[Q] LTE Connectivity issue on SM-N9005

I am in Pakistan and using Warid carrier which has LTE Band 3 - 1800. I have bought a used Samsung Rooted N9005 BTU (UK) which is I believe supports the my carrier band . The stock rom was 4.2.2 (xxugng1). I have tried all the methods to make the LTE option available but nothing works. Here are the methods I tried :
1. Changing the persist.lteon file, it did not work
2. Changing the lteon_netlist.xml"located in /system/csc/common/etc
3. Change from Service Mode gwl
4 . Alot of other ways
Laslty, I installed a custom rom Lollipop by AryaMOD. The ROM worked well and I could see the LTE option in Mobile Networks menu. Unfortunately, the LTE does not work and still I see the Edge connected. I have verified the APN settings and they are perfect according to my Carrier required parameters. Also, I updated my Modem but still all invain.
Could some one help me to figure out the issue that could be there?
I will really appreciate quick response.
Have you tried a new SIMcard? 90% of the 'LTE doesn't work' cases (in customer services) are related to old or damaged SIMcards.
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Have tried my sim in another 4g supported phone, and it worked perfectly on LTE/4g
ShadowLea said:
Have you tried a new SIMcard? 90% of the 'LTE doesn't work' cases (in customer services) are related to old or damaged SIMcards.
Sent From My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 Using Tapatalk
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SM-N9005 International LTE -- > " Not registered on network "

Hi Everyone,
I am using Samsung SM-N9005 LTE International Unlock version and the problem i am facing from last week is "Not registered on network" even though i can see the 2 signal bars.
As currently i am in India and Could not found any CSC for the current country to change with this Model.
sometime i am able to connect with the local service provider but the signal is 1-2 bars only.
Please help me to resolve the issue .
Thanks
not an expert!
rakesh9f said:
Hi Everyone,
I am using Samsung SM-N9005 LTE International Unlock version and the problem i am facing from last week is "Not registered on network" even though i can see the 2 signal bars.
As currently i am in India and Could not found any CSC for the current country to change with this Model.
sometime i am able to connect with the local service provider but the signal is 1-2 bars only.
Please help me to resolve the issue .
Thanks
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I've been using my N9005 in India for nearly 2 years, it was bought in UK.
Whenever I flash AryaMod ROM, I select UK CSC only. But its working without any issue here.
You can find CSC using few apps
nijom said:
I've been using my N9005 in India for nearly 2 years, it was bought in UK.
Whenever I flash AryaMod ROM, I select UK CSC only. But its working without any issue here.
You can find CSC using few apps
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Hi Nijom,
its very strange, i bought the same from Thailand and it was working perfectly fine in Mumbai but dont know what went wrong all of the sudden. below are the detail of my device and firmware.
AP : N9005DXUGBOK1
CP : N9005DXUGBOA3
CSC : N9005OLBGBOK1

Note 3 N9005 LTE 4G Doesn't Work, Do I need CSC change?

I've searched the forums and no one seems to have an exact FIX for my issue. So I have a Galaxy Note 3 N9005 32GB black version, the phone works well in 3G, never had an issue with it but now my network provider recently upgraded their plan and offers 4G internet but my phone doesn't want to connect. The provider offers 4G through BAND 1 2100MHz and Note 3 N9005 does have that band but it doesn't want to connect. It only works on 3G and when I enable Mobile Data it says H+! Not once has it connected to 4G!
I wanna mention that my friend has the exact same N9005 phone and his phone works on 4G all the time. Both of us have the same contract with the same network provider!
The only difference between our phones is the CSC region, we have different CSC. MY SIM card works in 4G on his Note 3 and his sim card doesn't work on 4G on my phone. (we exchanged the SIM cards for testing). So the problem is from my phone not from the SIM card. My phone is also original, its not a Chinese clone! Its confirmed with "Samsung Phone Info" app from Play Store.
Here's a few things I already did that some of you may be inclined to recommend to me:
1 - My APN is correctly set
2 - I am on official stock Android Lollipop 5.0 latest version and the phone is not rooted
3 - I already did a factory reset + wipe cache partition
4 - I saw others suggesting that people may not be in the range of a 4G tower! Not the case! Like I said, I switched the SIM cards with my friend on a public bench, out in the open, not even behind walls. Of course and his phone connects to 4G with his SIM card and also with MY SIM card while my phone doesn't connect to 4G with neither of these SIM cards.
5 - In Mobile Networks > Network Mode, my phone is of course already set on 4G/3G/2G (auto connect) and by the way, my friend's Note 3 says LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) instead of 4G/3G/2G with the same language set on both phones. Why?? I know its the same thing and I know 4G stands for LTE and 3G for WCDMA but why does it appear differently on these phones?
6 - I already went to Service Mode via *#0011# and manually selected BAND 1 LTE, it says "no service" or "emergency calls only" if I do that so I switched back to "Automatic"
So what the heck is going on? This phone is giving me headaches! I'm close to smashing my phone! After this I sweared to my self this is the last Samsung phone I ever buy. Probably I will be switching to Asus or Lenovo in the future. Or any other phone that does NOT have this CSC BS! This CSC thing is a complete rip-off!
Im thinking that the problem could be my CSC perhaps?? My friend's Note 3 N9005 has a COA CSC (Cosmote Romania) and I have a XEF CSC (Unbranded France). Both phones are factory unlocked and work in all networks. They are not branded by any phone maker! His COA CSC is unbranded. Yes it belongs to a phone retailer but that retailer doesn't brand their phones, no bloatware, no SIM lock. If you buy a phone from Cosmote (with COA CSC) it works in all networks, unlike Vodafone or Orange who lock their phones and brand them.
What should I do? Should I attempt to change my CSC? If so, how? My phone warranty has expired a long time ago, so I shouldn't care that much about triggering Knox though not triggering it would be preferred.
Which path should I pursue? Should I simply use ODIN and flash a STOCK COA CSC (Cosmote Romania) or STOCK ROM CSC (Unbranded Romania) from SamMobile.com with the latest version of Lollipop? Would this trigger Knox? Will it affect my all networks unlocked status? I mean, I won't have to unlock it after that, right???
OR should I ROOT my phone, change CSC, then UNROOT? If so do you know of any method to root Lollipop 5.0 without triggering Knox?
What do you guys think? Whats the problem with my phone? Why doesn't it work on 4G? Because of CSC? Or is it something else?
Thanks!
The best way to confirm the model # would be to boot into Odin mode and look there.
audit13 said:
The best way to confirm the model # would be to boot into Odin mode and look there.
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What do you mean? Can you be more specific? I already told you my model number, its N9005!! Do you want a screenshot?
Dear OP, have you tried the other Samsung secret code? *#2263# then program it to accept LTE only.
That's the only foolproof way to get the Note to connect to LTE. In my country I only get 2-3 of the 5 LTE bars, so the Note wouldn't automatically connect to LTE or immediately stoop down to 3G through the settings. That specific secret code and setting is LITERALLY THE ONLY WAY TO GET MY NOTE 3 TO CONNECT TO LTE IN MY EXPERIENCE.
If that still doesn't get your phone to run LTE, either your carrier is whack or your phone is, and no amount of Cyanogenmod can fix it because your hardware modem inside the phone might be whack and you can't really do anything if that's the case...
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using XDA Labs
Odeira.Oloap said:
Dear OP, have you tried the other Samsung secret code? *#2263# then program it to accept LTE only.
That's the only foolproof way to get the Note to connect to LTE. In my country I only get 2-3 of the 5 LTE bars, so the Note wouldn't automatically connect to LTE or immediately stoop down to 3G through the settings. That specific secret code and setting is LITERALLY THE ONLY WAY TO GET MY NOTE 3 TO CONNECT TO LTE IN MY EXPERIENCE.
If that still doesn't get your phone to run LTE, either your carrier is whack or your phone is, and no amount of Cyanogenmod can fix it because your hardware modem inside the phone might be whack and you can't really do anything if that's the case...
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using XDA Labs
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I have already explained that there is nothing wrong with my carrier because I switched my SIM card with my friend's phone who has exactly the same N9005 model and it perfectly works on 4G on his phone. The only difference I could find in our phones is the CSC.
As for the other suggestion you sent me, I already said that I've been to SERVICE MODE. The code you've given me does nothing on my phone but as I can see from your screenshots, it gets you to SERVICE MODE. I've already been there through *#0011# switched to LTE/GSM only or LTE/WCMA only and I've explained that it still doesn't do anything.
Can someone please answer me this? Would it help if I change the CSC? Could this be the problem I'm having???
It may help if your CSC is changed it can do no harm .
JJEgan said:
It may help if your CSC is changed it can do no harm .
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Ok, thanks! So how do I do this?
My phone warranty has expired a long time ago, so I shouldn't care that much about triggering Knox though NOT triggering it would be preferred.
As far as I know there are 2 methods to change the CSC. So how should I do it?
Should I simply use ODIN and flash a STOCK COA CSC (Cosmote Romania) or STOCK ROM CSC (Unbranded Romania) from SamMobile.com with the latest version of Lollipop? Would this trigger Knox? Will it affect my all networks unlocked status? I mean, I won't have to unlock it after that, right???
OR should I ROOT my phone, change CSC, then UNROOT? If so do you know of any method to root Lollipop 5.0 without triggering Knox?
Thanks
Booting into download mode will confirm the model #. Looking under the ROM's settings is not guaranteed to display the proper model #.
Both phones are running the same ROM, bootloader, and modem?
audit13 said:
Booting into download mode will confirm the model #. Looking under the ROM's settings is not guaranteed to display the proper model #.
Both phones are running the same ROM, bootloader, and modem?
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Yes confirmed, same model, same baseband, same everything. The only thing different is the CSC. So whats next?
Did you try changing the csc by dialling *#272*enter IMEI#? Not sure if this method will work for your model of note 3.
audit13 said:
Did you try changing the csc by dialling *#272*enter IMEI#? Not sure if this method will work for your model of note 3.
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No I haven't I'm trying now. Wow if this works Im gonna buy you a beer!
It doesn't work! just my luck! I entered this code: *#272*IMEI-number# and pressed call button, it says "Connection problem or invalid MMI code."
I just tried it on my Note 2 and S4 and it works. Maybe the phone is not running a multi-csc stock ROM?
I don't have a note 3 to try.
audit13 said:
I just tried it on my Note 2 and S4 and it works. Maybe the phone is not running a multi-csc stock ROM?
I don't have a note 3 to try.
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Perhaps the code you gave me only works on older version of Android such as KitKat or whatever you have on Note 2... anyway Im using Samsung Phone Info app from Play Store and my CSC is XEF and under Available CSC Codes there is a bunch of CSC codes. Here I've made a sccreenshot:
From as far as I know there are only 2 ways to change the CSC: root or flash a different stock ROM
Yes, the note 2 has kit kat but the s4 is running stock lollipop.
audit13 said:
Yes, the note 2 has kit kat but the s4 is running stock lollipop.
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Well unfortunately the code doesn't work on my phone. Anyway if you know for a fact, could you tell me this? Is it safe to reflash another STOCK rom from sammobile? Will it affect my phone in any way?
Thanks
Yes, it is safe to flash stock ROMs from sammobile.com.
I just flashed a local stock ROM and guess what, when I go to Phone Info app it still shows the same CSC! I still have XEF CSC, how can this be? Why hasn't the CSC change?
After flashing the stock rom, did you try the csc code I mentioned? Same thing happens when I flash a Rogers carrier rom over a Telus carrier rom. Once I select telus as the carrier from the csc menu, the Rogers app will disappear and the Telus app appears.
Ok after further researching I found a lot of interesting stuff so I'm gonna write it all down for other people who may need it in the future.
1 - If you have a multi-CSC phone and you flash a different CSC but which is in your "Available CSC" list but which you cannot choose or change without root, your CSC will NOT change. For example: I have flashed ROM CSC (Open Romania) on my XEF CSC (Open France) and guess what after the flash was successful and all, the CSC didn't change! It was still on XEF because ROM was in my "available list".
2 - If you try to flash a different CSC which is NOT in your list, then Odin will FAIL and softly brick your phone. For example: I got my phone bricked, trying to flash 2 CSCs which are not in my "available list": COA (Cosmote Romania) and DBT (Open Germany). In order to fix this issue all you have to do is to reflash YOUR OWN CSC, in my case it was XEF. Or you can even flash one of those CSC which are "available" or compatible so to say, such as "ROM" for example.
This is the firmware I currently have on my phone:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/61565/N9005XXUGBOK6_N9005OXXGBOJ2_XEF/
These are the two firmwares I tried to flash on my phone, hoping to replace XEF with:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/63441/N9005XXUGBOK6_N9005COAGBOK1_COA/
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/61464/N9005XXUGBOK6_N9005DBTGBOI1_DBT/
BOTH FAILED in Odin!
There are ONLY 2 ways to change the CSC on newer Samsung phones. Most guides online are based on KitKat 4.4 or older guides but for 5.0 Lollipop or even NEWER there are ONLY 2 ways to change your CSC:
1 - Root your phone and change the CSC. There are plenty of guides on how to do that online.
2 - You can avoid rooting your phone and use Odin instead, BUT accompanied by your stock firmware, you will also have to find and use a PIT file because Samsung as of 5.0 Lollipop uses different partitions for all the different regions. HOWEVER messing with PIT files is super risky and it can permanently brick your phone so its just better to root your phone instead! Dont waste your time trying to flash different regions/csc which is not in your available csc list, it won't work!
What can I say? Samsung is trying hard to block their users from changing their CSC... Why? They prefer their users buy new phones. Its pure greed yes but its what it is... For me, this was the last Samsung phone I ever buy. Im truly disappointed.

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