S8 firmware problems - Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers

I flashed my branded s8(wind italian) with Odin to the new UK firmwre, when i flashed i added the AP, BL, *HOME CSC* and CP, when i flashed it went everything alright then when i went to the settings I saw that my service provider hasn't changed and that it remained the one before only my firmware was changed from Italian to UK. Since I want to roll in for the oreo beta programme, what should I do to have both the firmware and the service provider in UK? So that I can roll for the beta.

You need QH3 firmware (minimum) and you need to use the CSC flashable selection tool and select the UK CSC.

Valkiry said:
You need QH3 firmware (minimum) and you need to use the CSC flashable selection tool and select the UK CSC.
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With what can i do this? And i didnt get what is the QH3 and what is the CSC selection tool?

Dunal_Perera said:
With what can i do this? And i didnt get what is the QH3 and what is the CSC selection tool?
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first, UK Beta sens to have no more Slots.
secound, you need an UK SIM otherwise it is not possible to get the Beta
third removing the Branding does only work if you flash with the CSC_OXM not with the HOME_CSC_OXM this will also factory reset the phone.

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[Q] Lollipop: UK Note 4 Owners

Anyone in the UK got there OTA or Kies Lollipop update yet?
If you have flashed the German DBT & the CSC has changed will it change back to the UK CSC if flashed later with a UK Firmware?
If you have flashed how is it running?
Ta
@home said:
Anyone in the UK got there OTA or Kies Lollipop update yet?
If you have flashed the German DBT & the CSC has changed will it change back to the UK CSC if flashed later with a UK Firmware?
If you have flashed how is it running?
Ta
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Got a UK version on EE and flashed German rom with odin. Working well and nice and snappy. Had to re root it though and re install CM recovery.
I have a SIM free note 4 bought from Samsung estore, nothing on mine yet.
@home said:
Anyone in the UK got there OTA or Kies Lollipop update yet?
If you have flashed the German DBT & the CSC has changed will it change back to the UK CSC if flashed later with a UK Firmware?
If you have flashed how is it running?
Ta
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No update for me yet, however I think that Samsung will provide the network provider with the build then the network provider will add there bloatware and so on. I'm not 100% sure on this though.
Based on the CSC changing to a German CSC when I flashed the German DBT I'd have a guess and say flashing a UK ROM via Odin it would again change the CSC. Just a guess..
I have installed the German DBT and so far so good..
markgilmour99 said:
Got a UK version on EE and flashed German rom with odin. Working well and nice and snappy. Had to re root it though and re install CM recovery.
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Hi mark, just wondering but I have a n910f UK version and I flashed the German lollipop build through Odin yesterday, although after giving it some time to boot it upgraded all of the pre-installed apps, the phone booted but all that showed up was a black screen and an empty notification bar, and kept rebooting over and over. anyone know what the problem could be?
xjw1 said:
Hi mark, just wondering but I have a n910f UK version and I flashed the German lollipop build through Odin yesterday, although after giving it some time to boot it upgraded all of the pre-installed apps, the phone booted but all that showed up was a black screen and an empty notification bar, and kept rebooting over and over. anyone know what the problem could be?
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Hi xjw1,
Not really knowledgeable enough to help much here. You don't say what you flashed the rom over. I flashed over bobcat rom and had already updated the bootloader too. I also did a full wipe in recovery before using odin. If you ask here you should get a response from an expert. Good luck. http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/910f-official-lolipop-germany-dbt-t3029508
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Hi xjw1,
Not really knowledgeable enough to help much here. You don't say what you flashed the rom over. I flashed over bobcat rom and had already updated the bootloader too. I also did a full wipe in recovery before using odin. If you ask here you should get a response from an expert. Good luck. http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/910f-official-lolipop-germany-dbt-t3029508
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I flashed the official stock Lollipop firmware straight from SamMobile, I forget what the baseband was as SamMobile is down at the moment, but thank you for your reply, I'm going to check out the link you provided now.
Sent from my SM-N910F using XDA Free mobile app
@home said:
Anyone in the UK got there OTA or Kies Lollipop update yet?
If you have flashed the German DBT & the CSC has changed will it change back to the UK CSC if flashed later with a UK Firmware?
If you have flashed how is it running?
Ta
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Got Kies Lollipop on Friday on my EE.
All running fine
SM-N910K not rooted although I would like to get rid of the remnants of Korean
mklass said:
No update for me yet, however I think that Samsung will provide the network provider with the build then the network provider will add there bloatware and so on. I'm not 100% sure on this though.
Based on the CSC changing to a German CSC when I flashed the German DBT I'd have a guess and say flashing a UK ROM via Odin it would again change the CSC. Just a guess..
I have installed the German DBT and so far so good..
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Yup you use the German update you get the German CSC, flash to a UK one you'll get a UK CSC. But there is almost no difference.You'd be better off sticking to this German one. Whenever an update is pushed you will get it first. If you flash a UK ROM you'll be back in the same situation you're in now waiting for an upgrade. Sometimes the UK providers are weeks/months behind the German updates.
If you want any new OTA updates as soon as Europe gets them stick with this ROM. That is unless you want the UK bloatware. I'm quite surprised the only German stuff is deletable. I bet the EE/Vodafone stuff won't be.
Edit: Actually I take that back, I just checked my CSC and my phone is showing as Polish OXA strangely enough. Well I'm pretty sure I'll still get the OTAs first. What I said should still count for German/Polish updates as they get them first so ..........(fingers crossed).
Flashed German update still retained my UK CSC
Like Mcshave said am better off with German update than EE bloatwares.
Sent from the future using my SM-N910F Note 7
Did you guys do a factory reset after flashing or just carried on with out the reset?
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Did you guys do a factory reset after flashing or just carried on with out the reset?
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Hi Mate,
Flashed over my 4.4.4 no reset before or after and all data is still intact
McShave said:
Yup you use the German update you get the German CSC, flash to a UK one you'll get a UK CSC. But there is almost no difference.You'd be better off sticking to this German one. Whenever an update is pushed you will get it first. If you flash a UK ROM you'll be back in the same situation you're in now waiting for an upgrade. Sometimes the UK providers are weeks/months behind the German updates.
If you want any new OTA updates as soon as Europe gets them stick with this ROM. That is unless you want the UK bloatware. I'm quite surprised the only German stuff is deletable. I bet the EE/Vodafone stuff won't be.
Edit: Actually I take that back, I just checked my CSC and my phone is showing as Polish OXA strangely enough. Well I'm pretty sure I'll still get the OTAs first. What I said should still count for German/Polish updates as they get them first so ..........(fingers crossed).
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But what does it mean if you are with German csc? Idk what csc means but does it add something that you use a German rom in another country? Still have not flashed it yet
I'm from Holland btw
Sent from my SM-N910F using XDA Free mobile app
Well I've got the German Rom on now, so far all seems well. I haven't done a reset just a dirty flash.
So all you guys who have done the same to your UK N4, will you flash the BTU when it's released or stay on the German Rom?

[Q]Why can't I update my stock software?

So last night I flashed stock firmware from sammobile,after that I flashed the appropriate modem for the wifi to work.Everything is good but I tried from curiousness the Update Software button.It says my software is modified and I can't update it.Why?! I just flashed the stock firmware without rooting it or anything.What can I do?
calinoii said:
So last night I flashed stock firmware from sammobile,after that I flashed the appropriate modem for the wifi to work.Everything is good but I tried from curiousness the Update Software button.It says my software is modified and I can't update it.Why?! I just flashed the stock firmware without rooting it or anything.What can I do?
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Reflash everything with a full (not modified) stock firmware. That's because you flashed file that not corresponding the stock firmware you installed, so the OTA update will break.
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krasCGQ said:
Reflash everything with a full (not modified) stock firmware. That's because you flashed file that not corresponding the stock firmware you installed, so the OTA update will break.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD
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I flashed a stock frimware! First I wiped everything from my phone except storage and flashed the stock firmware from sammobile.It is completely stock right now...
In order for OTA updates to function, the parts of the firmware must match each other, and the firmware must have the same CSC as originally installed on the device. For example, my S4 originally was from O2 (CSC O2U), but when I got it off Swappa it had the CSC of SIM installed. I would need to install the O2-branded firmware back on to the device in order for OTA updates to function.
If you do not know what the original CSC was, either because the phone was a "hand-me-down" or was purchased used, then OTA updates will not function and you will need to use Odin to update.
calinoii said:
So last night I flashed stock firmware from sammobile,after that I flashed the appropriate modem for the wifi to work.Everything is good but I tried from curiousness the Update Software button.It says my software is modified and I can't update it.Why?! I just flashed the stock firmware without rooting it or anything.What can I do?
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Can u share the release date of the stock firmware u downloaded?? Coz last stock firmware was released on 17.4.15 for 5.0.1 for i9500..
Ankit0141 said:
Can u share the release date of the stock firmware u downloaded?? Coz last stock firmware was released on 17.4.15 for 5.0.1 for i9500..
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It doesn't matter. Because we look on firmware version, not release date.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using XDA One
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
In order for OTA updates to function, the parts of the firmware must match each other, and the firmware must have the same CSC as originally installed on the device. For example, my S4 originally was from O2 (CSC O2U), but when I got it off Swappa it had the CSC of SIM installed. I would need to install the O2-branded firmware back on to the device in order for OTA updates to function.
If you do not know what the original CSC was, either because the phone was a "hand-me-down" or was purchased used, then OTA updates will not function and you will need to use Odin to update.
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So ,can I change my CSC ? Or is there any way to find out what was the original one? Any other things that need to match in order to update via OTA? Or you kinda say it's impossible to do that if I already modified the original software.Btw I have a i9505
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It doesn't matter. Because we look on firmware version, not release date.
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So can I achieve what I want? Or it's kinda impossible now that I modified the software before?
calinoii said:
So can I achieve what I want? Or it's kinda impossible now that I modified the software before?
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To identify what's the latest firmware for your region, use your hometown's CSC code (region code) and look for a new version available.
Like I9500UBUHOI1 for region ARO, I9500XXUHOH7 for region SER, and many more. If you're unsure, check your CSC code by entering Recovery mode or use an app like Phone Info.
@calinoii: Many S4 boxes will have the CSC on them as part of the Samsung merchandising code, though mine did not. If the box does not have it, or you don't have the box, the only way to get the correct CSC is by parsing the IMEI and finding out which carrier purchased that device. imeidata.net used to have that option available, and it was how I found out that my device was originally from O2. They took it out, and I'm not aware of any replacements. Try contacting your carrier, as they may be able to provide that information.
krasCGQ said:
To identify what's the latest firmware for your region, use your hometown's CSC code (region code) and look for a new version available.
Like I9500UBUHOI1 for region ARO, I9500XXUHOH7 for region SER, and many more. If you're unsure, check your CSC code by entering Recovery mode or use an app like Phone Info.
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so I checked on sammobile and the csc for my firmware (I9505XXUHOJ2) is I9505XXHOJ1. Maybe it has been installed with the firmware?
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
@calinoii: Many S4 boxes will have the CSC on them as part of the Samsung merchandising code, though mine did not. If the box does not have it, or you don't have the box, the only way to get the correct CSC is by parsing the IMEI and finding out which carrier purchased that device. imeidata.net used to have that option available, and it was how I found out that my device was originally from O2. They took it out, and I'm not aware of any replacements. Try contacting your carrier, as they may be able to provide that information.
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so I checked on sammobile and the csc for my firmware (I9505XXUHOJ2) is I9505XXHOJ1. Maybe it has been installed with the firmware?
I guess I wasn't clear. When I say "CSC of the phone", I'm referring to the three digit carrier code some of the devices have. For example, my phone I discovered had the model number of GT-I9505ZKAO2U. The carrier code of my phone is the last three digits of the model number. It therefore is O2U, and on sammobile.com I would narrow down my search for ROMs using that code to get the correct ROM for the device.
The firmware has its own CSC code, but that cannot be used to determine the phone's CSC. You either need the model number of the phone as printed on the box, or you need to find someone who can research the IMEI and tell you what carrier the phone was originally sold to.
calinoii said:
so I checked on sammobile and the csc for my firmware (I9505XXUHOJ2) is I9505XXHOJ1. Maybe it has been installed with the firmware?
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No, that's probably modem or baseband version. Like Strephon said before, it refers on latest 3 digits on your phone box. Like my Galaxy S4 is GT-I9500ZWAXSE, so this phone is for Indonesian markets. Third party app might refer it into installed CSC codes like I install Latin American firmware into my phone and it's changed into GT-I9500ZWATTT. It mostly refers to region like region CHN for China, ARO for Argentina, etc.
CSC that always mentioned on the firmware details is actually multi-CSC. Like on SEA I9500XXUHOH7, it's multi-CSC version is I9500OLBHOH1 and Latin American I9500UBUHOI1 is I9500UUBHOE2. Multi-CSC applies one of CSC codes that matches your phone (like I download ARO firmware but after installing and wipe cache, CSC code installed is TTT instead of ARO).
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Singapore stock firmware G935FD

Hi,
I tried to flash Germany firmware for my S7 Edge however after finding out that the gear VR require local region firmware in order to function, i couldnt find the original firmware anywhere (ie sammobile).
The closest that I have found is the following, however it is not the original firmware as well. I did not record my phone CSC and it is now missing in the phone information. Could anyone share the firmware?
The country for the phone should be Singapore (Singtel). Million thanks ahead!
http://samfirm.net/threads/g935fd-xsp-rom-full-galaxy-s7-edge-sm-g935fd-g935fxxu1apb6-xsp-android-6-0-1-marshmallow.80/
hellcommando said:
Hi,
I tried to flash Germany firmware for my S7 Edge however after finding out that the gear VR require local region firmware in order to function, i couldnt find the original firmware anywhere (ie sammobile).
The closest that I have found is the following, however it is not the original firmware as well. I did not record my phone CSC and it is now missing in the phone information. Could anyone share the firmware?
The country for the phone should be Singapore (Singtel). Million thanks ahead!
http://samfirm.net/threads/g935fd-xsp-rom-full-galaxy-s7-edge-sm-g935fd-g935fxxu1apb6-xsp-android-6-0-1-marshmallow.80/
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You bought it from Singapore so it should be XSP right?
gyoung said:
You bought it from Singapore so it should be XSP right?
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I tried flashing the XSP firmware in the link on my first post, however it doesnt show CSC code/VoLTE either, hence I'm suspecting there may have multiple variant of Singapore firmware.
In order to change Active CSC your phone need to be wipe which odin does this automatically when flashing CSC file.(not HOME_CSC file)
Also XSP is part of OLB multi-csc which contain CSC for Malaysia/Philippines/Singapore/Thailand/Vietnam. So when you flash this CSC-file it will randomize the CSC. For example, you flash OLB-CSC expecting XSP-CSC but you might get THL-CSC instead.
is there a way to flash directly to XSP -CSC (singapore)? figured more people would be interested in this since Samsung Pay is expected to be released within this quarter
runeyus said:
is there a way to flash directly to XSP -CSC (singapore)? figured more people would be interested in this since Samsung Pay is expected to be released within this quarter
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I appreciate any advice on this as well, my gear vr is giving me "network error" and I cant find any singapore(singtel) firmware around
Apparently there is no way you can flash the firmware and get Singapore CSC. It will always go to THL which is default CSC in OLB.
Just bumping this thread up if anyone's figured a way to get the Singapore CSC back. Unfortunately I decided to try out the Nougat beta and now I'm stuck with the Thai version of Samsung Pay.
Found this thread. I just tried android N and went back to marshmallow and having TH CSC. Hope someone can figure out and share
Go to Samsung at Plaza Singapura and have it restored. They do that in lesa than 2hrs.

Change CSC? Can I install different version via ODIN?

I'd like to change the CSC of my phone to a different one. Could I just flash the BTU image via ODIN? What should I do?
I do not have root.
zurih said:
I'd like to change the CSC of my phone to a different one. Could I just flash the BTU image via ODIN? What should I do?
I do not have root.
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Download the latest BTU-firmware from i.e. SamMobile
1. Install Odin 3.10.7
2. Put AP BL CP CSC in the designated slots (your device will be resetted afterwards)
If you reflash the current AP + BL + CP BUT use the Home-CSC version the device will not reset data.
Brotuck said:
If you reflash the current AP + BL + CP BUT use the Home-CSC version the device will not reset data.
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Where I download the current BL + CP?
zurih said:
Where I download the current AP + BL + CP?
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You can use the firmware the henklbr posted and use the home-csc from the country u want.
I did this on a BTU csc and went to the PHN csc without erasing anything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3335065
Do make sure you backup the data, because it is not 100% guaranteed..
Brotuck said:
You can use the firmware the henklbr posted and use the home-csc from the country u want.
I did this on a BTU csc and went to the PHN csc without erasing anything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3335065
Do make sure you backup the data, because it is not 100% guaranteed..
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Why PHN, is it any better?
zurih said:
Why PHN, is it any better?
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PHN is from my own country, it holds carrier specific stuff.
Basically you can use any CSC you want, but some CSC versions also install extra software at first boot.
Brotuck said:
PHN is from my own country, it holds carrier specific stuff.
Basically you can use any CSC you want, but some CSC versions also install extra software at first boot.
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I bought my S7E from eBay and the CSC is THR (Iran).
Is there any reason I should change the CSC? What do you recommend? BTU or NEE? Any other?
Thank you!
zurih said:
I bought my S7E from eBay and the CSC is THR (Iran).
Is there any reason I should change the CSC? What do you recommend? BTU or NEE? Any other?
Thank you!
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If the phone works fine now i would not change anything.
If you are a flashaholic then use the latest and greatest from the link i posted.
If you just want automatic updates on a regular basis via OTA then flash BTU, chances are that this firmware will be updated quicker.
Brotuck said:
If the phone works fine now i would not change anything.
If you are a flashaholic then use the latest and greatest from the link i posted.
If you just want automatic updates on a regular basis via OTA then flash BTU, chances are that this firmware will be updated quicker.
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I just want OTAs.
If BTU has G935FXXU1APD3 and THR has G935FXXU1APD1 does it mean the BTU version has a newer version?
zurih said:
I just want OTAs.
If BTU has G935FXXU1APD3 and THR has G935FXXU1APD1 does it mean the BTU version has a newer version?
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In that case you must flash the stock image from BTU.
That firmware can be easily found.
But keep in mind that this will reset the phone !!!
Model SM-G935F
Model name Galaxy S7 edge
Country United Kingdom
Version Android 6.0.1
Changelist 110166628
Build date Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:48:03 +0000
Product code BTU
PDA G935FXXU1APD3
CSC G935FBTU1APD3
Brotuck said:
In that case you must flash the stock image from BTU.
That firmware can be easily found.
But keep in mind that this will reset the phone !!!
Model SM-G935F
Model name Galaxy S7 edge
Country United Kingdom
Version Android 6.0.1
Changelist 110166628
Build date Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:48:03 +0000
Product code BTU
PDA G935FXXU1APD3
CSC G935FBTU1APD3
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So the steps I need to do in order to prevent data loss is flashing the BTU image with Odin, when flash the CSVS files with the instructuons in the tread you attach above?
Brotuck said:
In that case you must flash the stock image from BTU.
That firmware can be easily found.
But keep in mind that this will reset the phone !!!
Model SM-G935F
Model name Galaxy S7 edge
Country United Kingdom
Version Android 6.0.1
Changelist 110166628
Build date Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:48:03 +0000
Product code BTU
PDA G935FXXU1APD3
CSC G935FBTU1APD3
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Can I ask why it will reset the phone? If I flash from current version APD1 from THR to APD3 from BTU via ODIN, will it reset my data?
zurih said:
Can I ask why it will reset the phone? If I flash from current version APD1 from THR to APD3 from BTU via ODIN, will it reset my data?
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If you want OTA then you need to setup the phone with all stock firmware.
So you need to use the CSC file and NOT the Home_CSC file.
When using the normal CSC file, the script in the CSC formats data on your phone. (factory reset)
Sure you can use Home_CSC but then you will not get OTA files, or when you get them they will fail when installing.
Brotuck said:
If you want OTA then you need to setup the phone with all stock firmware.
So you need to use the CSC file and NOT the Home_CSC file.
When using the normal CSC file, the script in the CSC formats data on your phone. (factory reset)
Sure you can use Home_CSC but then you will not get OTA files, or when you get them they will fail when installing.
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So you're saying if I put HOME_CSC, OTA will not work, so I MUST use original CSC file and format my data if I want to get OTAs?
No way around this without losing my data? It's a pain in the a** to format everything...
zurih said:
So you're saying if I put HOME_CSC, OTA will not work, so I MUST use original CSC file and format my data if I want to get OTAs?
No way around this without losing my data? It's a pain in the a** to format everything...
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yes no way around this. sorry
Brotuck said:
If you want OTA then you need to setup the phone with all stock firmware.
So you need to use the CSC file and NOT the Home_CSC file.
When using the normal CSC file, the script in the CSC formats data on your phone. (factory reset)
Sure you can use Home_CSC but then you will not get OTA files, or when you get them they will fail when installing.
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Brotuck, thank you very much for all your posts here. They have been very useful for me! I bought a Galaxy S7 online for quite a good price. Phone has worked well with no issues apart from one! Which was that it would not upgrade to the latest firmware for the S7 from Samsung: G930FXXU1APD3. My phone had the upgrade ending in APD1. I did some investigation using PhoneINFO app from the Play store and turns out my phone CSC code was TRI and BGY which are Vietnam and Hong Kong! Turns out my phone is a grey market phone as I am in the UK.
I wanted APD3 because I am in the UK with the EE network which provides WiFi calling which I wanted for my my phone as I work in a building which has very poor reception but has WiFi. I read the APD3 version allows for WiFi calling. I called all the Samsung helplines to get my phone upgraded but no luck. Eventually I thought to go the DIY route and found this thread! I was quite wary of downloading and updating my phone using the Odin method and thought long and hard several times fearing I would brick my phone! However last night I bit the bullet and updated!! You will be happy to know thanks to this thread, and various others I Googled, the phone upgraded with no issues (so far!). I can now see the WiFi toggle in the Phone settings!!! I used the full csc code and not the Home code and so had to add all my stuff back on the phone again but that was not too bad as I had backed up my phone using Smart Switch.
I have just one question though: My phone now shows Bootloader, PDA and CSC versions as G930FXXU1APD3 but the Baseband version is still showing: G930FXXU1APD1. Is this correct. Does the Baseband version not update with the latest firmware?
Many thanks again.
Best CSC for VOLTE - VIDEO CALLING - ATT
I am on ATT Network using the G935F - and I am curious if there is a CSC I can flash that would enable me to take advantatage of ATT VOLTE and VIdeo Calling from the main phone dialer apk?
I know I can use hangouts - but it would be simpler to use the regular dialer and I really would like the benefits of VOLTE if I can get them....
I understand that not all providers or all areas offer VOLTE or Native Video Calling for that matter but I beleive that some do - I Just don't knwo which ones?
Any suggestions?
SF101 said:
Brotuck, thank you very much for all your posts here. They have been very useful for me! I bought a Galaxy S7 online for quite a good price. Phone has worked well with no issues apart from one! Which was that it would not upgrade to the latest firmware for the S7 from Samsung: G930FXXU1APD3. My phone had the upgrade ending in APD1. I did some investigation using PhoneINFO app from the Play store and turns out my phone CSC code was TRI and BGY which are Vietnam and Hong Kong! Turns out my phone is a grey market phone as I am in the UK.
I wanted APD3 because I am in the UK with the EE network which provides WiFi calling which I wanted for my my phone as I work in a building which has very poor reception but has WiFi. I read the APD3 version allows for WiFi calling. I called all the Samsung helplines to get my phone upgraded but no luck. Eventually I thought to go the DIY route and found this thread! I was quite wary of downloading and updating my phone using the Odin method and thought long and hard several times fearing I would brick my phone! However last night I bit the bullet and updated!! You will be happy to know thanks to this thread, and various others I Googled, the phone upgraded with no issues (so far!). I can now see the WiFi toggle in the Phone settings!!! I used the full csc code and not the Home code and so had to add all my stuff back on the phone again but that was not too bad as I had backed up my phone using Smart Switch.
I have just one question though: My phone now shows Bootloader, PDA and CSC versions as G930FXXU1APD3 but the Baseband version is still showing: G930FXXU1APD1. Is this correct. Does the Baseband version not update with the latest firmware?
Many thanks again.
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It really depends on the used firmware you installed. It is very possible that PD1 is the baseband version.
Don't worry about it. If it all works fine, do not mess with it.
Change CSC make service codes (i.e. *#0*#) impossible to use.

Weird command lines in Recovery, and Phone flashing firmware from different country

Hi,
My phone is Portuguese, and some while ago, i've flashed a UK firmware because i couldn't finda updated version of a Portuguese Firwmare without carrier apps.
After the flashing the UK version, the recovery got a different recovery UI and those lines started showing up. recovery pic >> https://i.imgur.com/R4xCAWU.jpg
And flashing a new and updated Portuguese Firmware using the latest Odin (3.13.1) is not changing the carrier code in the software ( TPH for Portugal and XEU for UK)
Is there a way to fix it?
Thanks in advance.
Krohvaark said:
Hi,
My phone is Portuguese, and some while ago, i've flashed a UK firmware because i couldn't finda updated version of a Portuguese Firwmare without carrier apps.
After the flashing the UK version, the recovery got a different recovery UI and those lines started showing up. recovery pic >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/EnpNk3mKRnJFeAv79
And flashing a new and updated Portuguese Firmware using the latest Odin (3.13.1) is not changing the carrier code in the software ( TPH for Portugal and XEU for UK)
Is there a way to fix it?
Thanks in advance.
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Krohvaark said:
Hi,
My phone is Portuguese, and some while ago, i've flashed a UK firmware because i couldn't finda updated version of a Portuguese Firwmare without carrier apps.
After the flashing the UK version, the recovery got a different recovery UI and those lines started showing up. recovery pic >> https://i.imgur.com/R4xCAWU.jpg
And flashing a new and updated Portuguese Firmware using the latest Odin (3.13.1) is not changing the carrier code in the software ( TPH for Portugal and XEU for UK)
Is there a way to fix it?
Thanks in advance.
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TheMadScientist said:
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i've uploaded to imgur, i think it should work now.
Krohvaark said:
i've uploaded to imgur, i think it should work now.
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Those errors in most are ok. It's looks like it's had american firmware at one point. Mine had the first line of errors. The att ones. But I wouldn't pay no mind to any of them of your device is working ok
Yes it's just stating some directory's do not exist but dm verity is ok so yea I would ignore them all
Hi!
I am facing the same issue. A helpful soul in this great forum has a solution to fix it and has offered help As of now I don't have a working display - I'm waiting for a replacement - so it can't be resolved quite yet. I will report back when I have further info.

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