[Q] [UK}WiFi Hotspot Limit Bypass - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi
I have seen many of these threads before but non for the UK and on 3 network. I have a 2GB Hotspot limit but unlimited data. How can I bypass the hotspot limit? Its on Stock ROM.
Thanks

Just change the stock 3 to a generic one like I did voila no more limits.

waz000000 said:
Just change the stock 3 to a generic one like I did voila no more limits.
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Can you explain how? Much appreciated

Look for a generic UK rom (can be found in firmware thread) open up odin and flash it and since the command to send home info to 3 is no longer there they have no reliable way to detect your tethering I use about 20gb a month tethering and according to 3 I've used none

waz000000 said:
Look for a generic UK rom (can be found in firmware thread) open up odin and flash it and since the command to send home info to 3 is no longer there they have no reliable way to detect your tethering I use about 20gb a month tethering and according to 3 I've used none
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Can I just use any rom? and im guessing its going to make KNOX go 0x1?

Nope not if it's official any for 900f

waz000000 said:
Nope not if it's official any for 900f
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So you're saying -
Flash a standard NON branded rom. then Three cant detect the tethering.
But flashing roms at all will trip KNOX to 0x1?

Nope not if it's an official one ie from Samsung

waz000000 said:
Nope not if it's an official one ie from Samsung
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Can you link me to the one you used?

It's in the firmware thread there's only one UK none branded from memory

waz000000 said:
It's in the firmware thread there's only one UK none branded from memory
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Cant seem to find. Just looked through around 10 pages.

Wildey1771 said:
Cant seem to find. Just looked through around 10 pages.
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search for a g900f btu rom

-PiLoT- said:
search for a g900f btu rom
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Okay so I finally found it. When I flash this with Odin will it remove my apps, data or anything else?

iccanr remember really. whenever it goes from one type of firmware to another ive alkways wiped

-PiLoT- said:
iccanr remember really. whenever it goes from one type of firmware to another ive alkways wiped
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Reflashed and now it reboots after Acore has stopped working. Help?

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[Q] Reinstall bloatware before update

Hi my i9505 is rooted and I deleted the Vodafone bloat ware from it, my question is this,.......how do I reinstall the bloat ware before I update to 4.4 or don't I need too (I read it's dangerous to update if you have removed bloat ware from your phone, or is this untrue, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kinds Regards
PS Before I forget how come some firmware from some sites say 4.4 Vodafone Australia, and some just say 4.4 Australia, does this means it will work with any i9505 or is it just they forgot to put in the carrier ??, my phone isn't locked but had some of the Vodafone bloat ware on it before I rooted and removed it.
@da20valve
Lol. No one forgot to put the carrier. Some firmwares are unbranded and some are branded.
The branded ones work with the carrier locked phones.
Unbranded ones work with the unlocked ones i.e. those who dont have a carrier locking
And it is safe to flash even if you have removed the bloat as when you flash a new firmware everything will return.
And yes. Backup the EFS folder (use the play store to download a efs backup software with highest rating) before you flash even the Official Firmwares.
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
So does that mean since mine is now unlocked even though it was from Vodafone originally I can use the unbranded ones ? (and if its the wrong one will it hurt the phone), also I just downloaded and Jwarriors EFS Backup Tool and saved it to my SD card, thanks for your help, I hit the thanks button.
Cheers
da20valve said:
So does that mean since mine is now unlocked even though it was from Vodafone originally I can use the unbranded ones ? (and if its the wrong one will it hurt the phone), also I just downloaded and Jwarriors EFS Backup Tool and saved it to my SD card, thanks for your help, I hit the thanks button.
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Haha.
Yes now your phone is unbranded and nothing can lock it now.
Still let @MAX 404 confirm this
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
da20valve said:
So does that mean since mine is now unlocked even though it was from Vodafone originally I can use the unbranded ones ? (and if its the wrong one will it hurt the phone), also I just downloaded and Jwarriors EFS Backup Tool and saved it to my SD card, thanks for your help, I hit the thanks button.
Cheers
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DeepankarS said:
Haha.
Yes now your phone is unbranded and nothing can lock it now.
Still let @MAX 404 confirm this
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
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+1
No need to reload bloatware , you can use any stock firmware in your phone as long as is for your S4 model (i9505)
MAX 404 said:
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No need to reload bloatware , you can use any stock firmware in your phone as long as is for your S4 model (i9505)
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no worries I will use the Optus Australia version, can anyone point me to a how to for the flash
Thanks
da20valve said:
no worries I will use the Optus Australia version, can anyone point me to a how to for the flash
Thanks
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hi mate
This is the latest for Optus
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/37801/I9505XXUGNH6_I9505OPSGNH2_OPS.zip/
Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
I would do a backup first of your efs folder , any thing important and do a factory reset first.
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hi mate
Should I use the Optus one or the one that just says Australia ?, as mine phone was originally Vodafone would it really matter, if it doesn't why do they bother branding them. why don't they just build one for the 4 main carriers, or does the one that says Australia for all carriers.
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da20valve said:
MAX 404 said:
hi mate
Should I use the Optus one or the one that just says Australia ?, as mine phone was originally Vodafone would it really matter, if it doesn't why do they bother branding them. why don't they just build one for the 4 main carriers, or does the one that says Australia for all carriers.
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IMHO you should flash a non branded one.
Why flash the optus one? Just because youre using optus (guessed) does not mean you have to flash that.
And firmwares are branded because they carry specific modem reqirements for the carriers
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
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Re root after 4.2 unbranded update
Okay since I installed 4.2 my phone is rebooting a ****load (during calls) and just sitting there, wondering would the problem could be, I have noticed there have been a few erros that have said "folder mount has stopped working, can I just uninstall this or doesn't it work like that, also I am not rooted anymore should I root now or wait to get the problem sorted out first.
I have the s4 black edition also Vodafone but no branding at all
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da20valve said:
Okay since I installed 4.2 my phone is rebooting a ****load (during calls) and just sitting there, wondering would the problem could be, I have noticed there have been a few erros that have said "folder mount has stopped working, can I just uninstall this or doesn't it work like that, also I am not rooted anymore should I root now or wait to get the problem sorted out first.
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You need to do a factory reset and if that doesn't sort it try a different firmware.

S5 duos G900FD Where is the factory rom?

I have looked everywhere but can't seem to find it, I need to return my phone to stock but im having issues locationg the factory rom.
Any help? sorry if its the wrong forum ive been everywhere but cant find an eu or UK version even on sammobile which is strange.
vrsdroid said:
I have looked everywhere but can't seem to find it, I need to return my phone to stock but im having issues locationg the factory rom.
Any help? sorry if its the wrong forum ive been everywhere but cant find an eu or UK version even on sammobile which is strange.
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Have you also tried Samsung Kies? Because with this software you should be able to download the stock firmware for almost every samsung device.
vrsdroid said:
I have looked everywhere but can't seem to find it, I need to return my phone to stock but im having issues locationg the factory rom.
Any help? sorry if its the wrong forum ive been everywhere but cant find an eu or UK version even on sammobile which is strange.
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Maxtwax said:
Have you also tried Samsung Kies? Because with this software you should be able to download the stock firmware for almost every samsung device.
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Keis!! YUCK!!!
If youre not finding one for your country on sammobile.com/firmwares, then there wasnt one made for your country. There should be a multitude of languages available for the device on any stock firmware.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900FD/
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Keis!! YUCK!!!
If youre not finding one for your country on sammobile.com/firmwares, then there wasnt one made for your country. There should be a multitude of languages available for the device on any stock firmware.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900FD/
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That didnt sink in until i read this, i do remember selecting languages. I'l give it a try and post back thanks for the replys.
Installation failed on 3 of them :/ this bites especially after waiting hours for them to download.
I found a program to restore it took about an hour but no issues!
vrsdroid said:
I found a program to restore it took about an hour but no issues!
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A program? What did you end up using?

S7 Edge rebooting constantly

Hi folks, my wife's S7 Edge kept on freezing then rebooted itself. I tried everything to try and fix it and then performed a factory reset. All seemed fine until Google Play Services needed updating to enable other Google Apps to work. As soon as the updated Google Play Services app tries to install, the phone reboots itself and sometimes goes into a boot loop. I've taken out the memory card, cleared the cache and data in Google Play Services as well.
Can anyone help with this?
The phone is on EE in the UK.
Thanks in advance
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damianmccoy said:
Hi folks, my wife's S7 Edge kept on freezing then rebooted itself. I tried everything to try and fix it and then performed a factory reset. All seemed fine until Google Play Services needed updating to enable other Google Apps to work. As soon as the updated Google Play Services app tries to install, the phone reboots itself and sometimes goes into a boot loop. I've taken out the memory card, cleared the cache and data in Google Play Services as well.
Can anyone help with this?
The phone is on EE in the UK.
Thanks in advance
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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Same problem here.. sometimes my s7 edge turns off and back on randomly.. then stuck in a boot loop.. after a while it will boot normally. But that will take like an hour or something..
I did try to remove the sd card ect.. but still the same problem.
Don't know what causes the problem.. thought I had it after a system update a or 2 month ago...
Maybe flashing a new stock Rom with firmware will work?
But I do think know if that voids the warranty or trip the Samsung knox..
Kind Regards,
Toxicz
Toxicz01 said:
Same problem here.. sometimes my s7 edge turns off and back on randomly.. then stuck in a boot loop.. after a while it will boot normally. But that will take like an hour or something..
I did try to remove the sd card ect.. but still the same problem.
Don't know what causes the problem.. thought I had it after a system update a or 2 month ago...
Maybe flashing a new stock Rom with firmware will work?
But I do think know if that voids the warranty or trip the Samsung knox..
Kind Regards,
Toxicz
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flashing stock rom does not void warranty or trip knox so dont worry about that i think you should download the latest firmware from Sammobile and flash it that should help
jetboss said:
flashing stock rom does not void warranty or trip knox so dont worry about that i think you should download the latest firmware from Sammobile and flash it that should help
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Thanks for the information jetboss!
Does it matter if I flash a other kind of csc ect to the Galaxy s7 edge? I have read that you are able to flash the csc home if you want to keep your data. And the csc version if you want to completely wipe all the data on the phone..
I have a galaxy s7 edge (sm-g935f) from the Netherlands.
So downloading the latest Netherlands version on Sammobile should be fine?
Kind regards,
Toxicz
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Thanks for the information jetboss!
Does it matter if I flash a other kind of csc ect to the Galaxy s7 edge? I have read that you are able to flash the csc home if you want to keep your data. And the csc version if you want to completely wipe all the data on the phone..
I have a galaxy s7 edge (sm-g935f) from the Netherlands.
So downloading the latest Netherlands version on Sammobile should be fine?
Kind regards,
Toxicz
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well from experience the files from Sammobile are just the pda files i dont think you need to flash the csc unless you're using a rom from the different region, i could be wrong but just use the Netherlands version.
jetboss said:
well from experience the files from Sammobile are just the pda files i dont think you need to flash the csc unless you're using a rom from the different region, i could be wrong but just use the Netherlands version.
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Alright, then I only need to flash the ap of the Dutch version? The biggest file like 4gb.
Toxicz01 said:
Alright, then I only need to flash the ap of the Dutch version? The biggest file like 4gb.
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i just checked sammobile your file should be like 2gb
jetboss said:
i just checked sammobile your file should be like 2gb
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Thanks, I only don't know what version I need to take. There are like 4 options to choose at the country.. is there any app that checks the csc / pda numbers?
Toxicz01 said:
Thanks, I only don't know what version I need to take. There are like 4 options to choose at the country.. is there any app that checks the csc / pda numbers?
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ok lets see if i can help who is your carrier? ill try to send you a link
jetboss said:
ok lets see if i can help who is your carrier? ill try to send you a link
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I bought my phone at the Samsung store online ( pre ordered ) with a vr gear.
I bought a sim only subscription at KPN from the Netherlands.
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ok lets see if i can help who is your carrier? ill try to send you a link
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EE. I'm in the UK
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
This also happened to me twice, but it only did in a SPECIFIC physical location, while I had bluetooth / wifi / location services on (in Rio's Olympics, just outside of the Beach volleyball arena). I had stock rom, ZTO (Brazil) CSC. My phone is the Edge, international variant (G935F).
It got me thinking if it could be something related to a Beacon (BLE) or something like that. It never happened again, ever, only in an exact location, specified above.

New Tablet

Hi all, my wife has just bought me a tablet for my birthday it is locked to o2 and caries the code sm-t819. I have plenty of experience of rooting phones and flashing rom but never on a Samsung which I believe is different to normal. can somebody pease point me in the wright direction for this? I really am not bothered about keeping the LTE ability as I will not be using it with data.
thanks for any help
matt
matt_simpson said:
Hi all, my wife has just bought me a tablet for my birthday it is locked to o2 and caries the code sm-t819. I have plenty of experience of rooting phones and flashing rom but never on a Samsung which I believe is different to normal. can somebody pease point me in the wright direction for this? I really am not bothered about keeping the LTE ability as I will not be using it with data.
thanks for any help
matt
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In all honesty, I'd load Odin on your PC and the flash the Official Samsung Rom from Sammoble. Touchwiz is pretty good these days and has been fast on my T715 for the last 2 years. If you intend to use this tab without LTE, remember to turn on Airplane mode and then wifi. If you don't it may drain the battery looking for a signal etc.
Masteryates said:
In all honesty, I'd load Odin on your PC and the flash the Official Samsung Rom from Sammoble. Touchwiz is pretty good these days and has been fast on my T715 for the last 2 years. If you intend to use this tab without LTE, remember to turn on Airplane mode and then wifi. If you don't it may drain the battery looking for a signal etc.
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Thank you very much for your reply I will have a look at how to do that, like I said im new to Samsung and odin. Would I need to get the tablet unlocked from o2?
matt
matt_simpson said:
Thank you very much for your reply I will have a look at how to do that, like I said im new to Samsung and odin. Would I need to get the tablet unlocked from o2?
matt
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You don't need to get the tablet unlocked and any firmware you download from Sammobile and install using Odin doesn't affect your warranty.
When looking on Sammobile, just look for the latest firmware that's UK or failing that, O2. The UK firmware contains less bloat of course. Once flashed, just use Nova laucher or Google Now Laucher to get that stock feel. :victory:
Masteryates said:
You don't need to get the tablet unlocked and any firmware you download from Sammobile and install using Odin doesn't affect your warranty.
When looking on Sammobile, just look for the latest firmware that's UK or failing that, O2. The UK firmware contains less bloat of course. Once flashed, just use Nova laucher or Google Now Laucher to get that stock feel. :victory:
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Thank you very much
Matt
Masteryates said:
You don't need to get the tablet unlocked and any firmware you download from Sammobile and install using Odin doesn't affect your warranty.
When looking on Sammobile, just look for the latest firmware that's UK or failing that, O2. The UK firmware contains less bloat of course. Once flashed, just use Nova laucher or Google Now Laucher to get that stock feel. :victory:
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sorry to bother you again, just looking on sammobile and on the download section for the sm-t819 there is 2 versions. th o2 version and a BTU version. is the btu version the stock samsung version?
thanks
Matt
matt_simpson said:
sorry to bother you again, just looking on sammobile and on the download section for the sm-t819 there is 2 versions. th o2 version and a BTU version. is the btu version the stock samsung version?
thanks
Matt
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I'm confused as to your intentions. Do you want to root your device or update it?
If want to update it then just go into settings and tap software update.
ashyx said:
I'm confused as to your intentions. Do you want to root your device or update it?
If want to update it then just go into settings and tap software update.
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I am looking at the possibility of rooting and installing a custom rom. (if there are any stable good roms for the sm-t819). I f there arent i will update to the latest non o2 bloated ROM.
Thanks for any help
Matt
matt_simpson said:
I am looking at the possibility of rooting and installing a custom rom. (if there are any stable good roms for the sm-t819). I f there arent i will update to the latest non o2 bloated ROM.
Thanks for any help
Matt
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You need to make a decision on whether you are prepared to possibly void your warranty. Flashing anything custom trips KNOX and can potentially void the warranty.
ashyx said:
You need to make a decision on whether you are prepared to possibly void your warranty. Flashing anything custom trips KNOX and can potentially void the warranty.
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I am completely fine with that, It is a second hand unit any way so is probably out of warranty any way. I have flashed plenty before but never samsung, so never had to deal with odin and knox, also with there being loads of different model numbers it is a bit confusing which roms can go on which tabs.
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I am completely fine with that, It is a second hand unit any way so is probably out of warranty any way. I have flashed plenty before but never samsung, so never had to deal with odin and knox, also with there being loads of different model numbers it is a bit confusing which roms can go on which tabs.
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Root or install a custom Rom, you will need to install TWRP first.
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Root or install a custom Rom, you will need to install TWRP first.
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That's what I am looking for. Am I correct in thinking that the only one I can use is the lineage that has been built for the tm-819? Or can I use any of the others?
Really appreciate any help.
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That's what I am looking for. Am I correct in thinking that the only one I can use is the lineage that has been built for the tm-819? Or can I use any of the others?
Really appreciate any help.
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You will need to use a rom specific for your device.
matt_simpson said:
sorry to bother you again, just looking on sammobile and on the download section for the sm-t819 there is 2 versions. th o2 version and a BTU version. is the btu version the stock samsung version?
thanks
Matt
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If you choose to stick with Samsung stock and don't root, I'd go with this on Sammobile using Odin. https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-tab-s2/SM-T819/BTU/download/T819XXU2BRB2/212254/

975U combination version?

can i use combination n975usqu5atj2 with a phone on n975usqs7hvf3? ive been searching for a while and havent found any interoperability charts..*
challeug said:
can i use combination n975usqu5atj2 with a phone on n975usqs7hvf3? ive been searching for a while and havent found any interoperability charts..*
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Nope. You can never flash any firmware with a lower bootloader than what you currently have
iBowToAndroid said:
Nope. You can never flash any firmware with a lower bootloader than what you currently have
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thats why i was checking, i thought that was the case. thx for the quick reply!

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