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[Q] Which stock firmware?

Hi,
The stock firmware for my GT-I9505 (S4) is currently 4.3. In lots of European country's (and outside the EU) are getting 4.4.2 already.
I guess The Netherlands is one of the last on the list because it still isn't available (not even listed on SamMobile).
Which country (Germany, Brazil and go on) does already have 4.4.2 which are the same as the NL 4.4.2 version? (SamsungMobile confirmed on Twitter that there might be differences between all the versions). So how do I know which one is the same as NL version?

If u want to flash firmware of different region u may flash any.......this will not make any difference that u want an country which is near to your region ....only default language can annoy you otherwise all are same
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www.samfirmware.com/ ....search for ur model here u will get many firmware to flash here

aayushkhajuria2842 said:
If u want to flash firmware of different region u may flash any.......this will not make any difference that u want an country which is near to your region ....only default language can annoy you otherwise all are same
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www.samfirmware.com/ ....search for ur model here u will get many firmware to flash here
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But can I change the default language to my country language?

Yes bt I think sometimes when u will reboot it may start up with the default language

aayushkhajuria2842 said:
If u want to flash firmware of different region u may flash any.......this will not make any difference that u want an country which is near to your region ....only default language can annoy you otherwise all are same
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www.samfirmware.com/ ....search for ur model here u will get many firmware to flash here
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You and the OP can read about CSC.

theunderling said:
You and the OP can read about CSC.
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What is CSC and what should I read about it? (Maybe you have a link??). Thanks

theunderling said:
You and the OP can read about CSC.
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CSC is sales code.,
But as much as I knew there is no restriction to use any
ROM for any country if your device is
carrier restriction free

Impossible to get out of BOOTLOOP: soft-bricked

Hi community!
First time posting.
So, my SM-G900I (shipped from Taiwan to Aus) recently started bootlooping so i decided to reflash a stock rom. I initially flashed an XSU version of the G900I stock and then a BRI version of stock. This didnt remove the bootloop. I then installed TWRP and cleared all the necessary caches, formatted data and everything else. still in bootloop.
I installed CM13 in TWRP install menu and it still didnt boot. I've also tried pulling the battery for extended periods of time. I dabbled in terminal commands but it was all a bit above me!
is there anything else i can do or is the phone dead? it can still enter download mode and TWRP. is this a battery problem? in TWRP the battery says it's 80% charged so it seems to hold charge.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers.

Did you try flashing the stock rom and PIT file with ODIN?

EzStyles said:
Did you try flashing the stock rom and PIT file with ODIN?
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I did. 16GB G900I pit file was flashed alongside BL, AP, CP, and CSC files (got directly from Kies).
I am able to install a custom recovery and access those menus but i can't get in to the stock recovery menu.

haydonny said:
I did. 16GB G900I pit file was flashed alongside BL, AP, CP, and CSC files (got directly from Kies).
I am able to install a custom recovery and access those menus but i can't get in to the stock recovery menu.
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You need a repair firmware find here http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...ader-csc-pit-files&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82 flashed whole firmware bootloder pda modem csc press thanks if i helped

Hi!
Thanks for the quick response but there are none there for G900I models. Just a question, how do these differ from manually putting in pit, AP, BL, CP and CSC seperately?
cheers.

waheem said:
You need a repair firmware find here ....URL HERE.. flashed whole firmware bootloder pda modem csc press thanks if i helped
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Forgot to quote

You made a wipe of System, Data, Cache and Dalvik cache? If yes you tried Wipe Internal Storage too?

haydonny said:
Hi!
Thanks for the quick response but there are none there for G900I models. Just a question, how do these differ from manually putting in pit, AP, BL, CP and CSC seperately?
cheers.
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AP = Android Platform
BL = Bootloader
CP = Modem (radio)
CSC = Region & Network operator
PIT = Partition table
Lunch Odin tick ap and select pda' ap' code acoding your downloaded firmware tick BL select bootloder
Tick cp and select modem
Tick csc select csc
Tick pit and select pit
Start
A bad pit can bricked your phone and bootloops

waheem said:
You need a repair firmware find here http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...ader-csc-pit-files&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82 flashed whole firmware bootloder pda modem csc press thanks if i helped
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IT IS FIXED! THANK THE LORD! NO! THANK YOU!
Im heading overseas in a few days so im glad this is sorted! downloading a FULL firmware worked. i was originally on lollipop but dropped back down to 4.4.2 and it worked a charm!

Good to help you bro
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haydonny said:
IT IS FIXED! THANK THE LORD! NO! THANK YOU!
Im heading overseas in a few days so im glad this is sorted! downloading a FULL firmware worked. i was originally on lollipop but dropped back down to 4.4.2 and it worked a charm!
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You can update back to lollipop phone server

waheem said:
Good to help you bro
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You can update back to lollipop phone server
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Just trying to update but the phone isnt saying it's connected to the computer post-flash. It isnt charging. Also updates thorugh the phone are saying 4.4.2 is the most up to date?

waheem said:
Good to help you bro
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You can update back to lollipop phone server
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Just trying to update but the phone isnt saying it's connected to the computer post-flash. It isnt charging. Also updates thorugh the phone are saying 4.4.2 is the most up to date?

Download update to samfirmwar it is 1 package file home tar md5 put on PDA and flash make sure download correct firmware of your country region

best way : download samsung kies, go to download mode on your phone, connect it to pc, open samsung kies, go to tools->firmware update settings, this will update your phone to latest firmware fixing any software related problem. after that you can root and flash any custom rom.

Gratz
haydonny said:
IT IS FIXED! THANK THE LORD! NO! THANK YOU!
Im heading overseas in a few days so im glad this is sorted! downloading a FULL firmware worked. i was originally on lollipop but dropped back down to 4.4.2 and it worked a charm!
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Hi man, Congratz. I'd like to know which version did you download? Because I also have Taiwan version but is not in the list, just India and Australia options.
Thanks for your help.

waheem said:
You need a repair firmware find here <URL here> flashed whole firmware bootloder pda modem csc press thanks if i helped
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Hi, I'd like to know which version should I download? Because I have Taiwan version but is not in the list, just India and Australia options.
Thanks for your help.

waheem said:
You need a repair firmware find here http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...ader-csc-pit-files&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82 flashed whole firmware bootloder pda modem csc press thanks if i helped
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hello bro,can you help me......mine same problem Samsung s5 G900I stuck at bootloop,tried so many but still can't fix it....can you send me the link given above so I can try mine also

jarokku said:
hello bro,can you help me......mine same problem Samsung s5 G900I stuck at bootloop,tried so many but still can't fix it....can you send me the link given above so I can try mine also
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pls someone help me

Changing csc thru odin

I have a EGY CSC.i need to change my CSC .because EGY has not received any updates since march.so how can i do it ?can i do it without breaking OTA?any help please

Just flash a different firmware via ODIN, no need to change CSC

CuBz90 said:
Just flash a different firmware via ODIN, no need to change CSC
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If i flash BTU one will it break OTA?my product code ends with EGY(samsung phone info product code under CSC tab) is it okay?

dinuka_haxxor said:
If i flash BTU one will it break OTA?my product code ends with EGY(samsung phone info product code under CSC tab) is it okay?
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Same question I have
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CuBz90 said:
Just flash a different firmware via ODIN, no need to change CSC
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So by flashing UK BTW Firmware It will automatically change my region to the UK and Ill be receiving UK OTA updates in the future?

Hgneto said:
So by flashing UK BTW Firmware It will automatically change my region to the UK and Ill be receiving UK OTA updates in the future?
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Correct. As long as you use the CSC file and not the HOME_CSC file.

CuBz90 said:
Correct. As long as you use the CSC file and not the HOME_CSC file.
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Thank you for your help
I want to flash the latest firmware for the S7 Edge - https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/122404/G935FXXU1DQB3_G935FOXA1DQB1_BTU/
Anything I must pay attention in Odin or just flash it the normal way?
Also, in the instructions they say to use odin v3.11.1, is it ok if I use the latest odin which is v3.12.3, or it's better if I use the version they used to avoid any surprise problems?

Hgneto said:
Thank you for your help
I want to flash the latest firmware for the S7 Edge - https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/122404/G935FXXU1DQB3_G935FOXA1DQB1_BTU/
Anything I must pay attention in Odin or just flash it the normal way?
Also, in the instructions they say to use odin v3.11.1, is it ok if I use the latest odin which is v3.12.3, or it's better if I use the version they used to avoid any surprise problems?
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Just flash all 4 files, ignoring HOME_CSC.
Any Odin version should be fine.

CuBz90 said:
Just flash all 4 files, ignoring HOME_CSC.
Any Odin version should be fine.
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Thanks! And besides my phone isn't originally from the UK I'll start receiving OTA updates from the UK? Or will the OTA's be received from the original country where the phone was bought?

Hgneto said:
Thanks! And besides my phone isn't originally from the UK I'll start receiving OTA updates from the UK? Or will the OTA's be received from the original country where the phone was bought?
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You'll receive OTA updates for BTU

problem with connecting gear 3
Hello
installed this rom on my s7 flat 930w8 and everything works great but i can not get my gear 3 to connect keep getting an error message
error message: "check if your phone is compatible and if the samsung gear app needs to be updated then try again
somtimes i will get a download failed message first after hitting the connect button

CuBz90 said:
Correct. As long as you use the CSC file and not the HOME_CSC file.
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I was research for this csc and change csc, and i have question. my product is ETL. if i only flash firmware from DBT with includec CSC, not HOME_CSC. does it auto change to DBT, or i must remove sim card while phone 1st. boot up? some guys says bcuz most firmwares is OXM it will stay already to ETL will not changing... can u give me answer for that? thank you so much

Solved! Change Multi CSC XSI to PAK

hi. i have N9005 with Knox 0x0 on lollipop. Detail of firmware is in my signature.
My phone has multi csc. currently set to default csc XSI but i want to change it to PAK (it has PAK csc in it).
please guide me how to change it. *#272*IME# not working, will it trip knox?
is there a way to modify csc on pc and then repack cache.img.ext4 to .tar file and flash it through odin?
sorry for bad english.

Why are you spamming the forum with multiple identical posts ??
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JJEgan said:
Why are you spamming the forum with multiple identical posts ??
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Flash stock rom with correct csc through odin .
Or cut and paste csc to system root.
Sent from my SM-N930F using XDA-Developers Legacy app

JJEgan said:
Why are you spamming the forum with multiple identical posts ??
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Flash stock rom with correct csc through odin .
Or cut and paste csc to system root.
Sent from my SM-N930F using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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i am sorry , i am not spamming. thats the problem, default csc for stock rom is XSI, but i want to change it to PAK.
please guide me in detail. thanks

Play store csc changer or similar .

Solved. thread closed.
Followed this guide and now phone is rooted with knox 0x0,
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/root-kitkat-lollipop-knox-0x0-t3075251

//G955U ATT\\ Five ODIN files stock firmware G955USQS1AQG1

USERDATA_ATT_G955USQS1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
CSC_OYN_G955UOYN1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
CP_G955USQS1AQG1_CP6877814_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
BL_G955USQS1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
AP_G955USQS1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.md5
Download here : G955USQS1AQG1 - Status : Live

norbarb said:
USERDATA_ATT_G955USQS1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
CSC_OYN_G955UOYN1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
CP_G955USQS1AQG1_CP6877814_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
BL_G955USQS1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
AP_G955USQS1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.md5
Download here : G955USQS1AQG1 - Status : Live
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Use ODIN 3.12.5 there is extra box for userdata_att.
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norbarb said:
Use ODIN 3.12.5 there is extra box for userdata_att.
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Where is CSC Home

Muffycheeks said:
Where is CSC Home
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There is not on servers with this build. Only I can get with original firmware C9.
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Thanks! I've been looking for this.
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norbarb said:
USERDATA_ATT_G955USQS1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
CSC_OYN_G955UOYN1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
CP_G955USQS1AQG1_CP6877814_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
BL_G955USQS1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
AP_G955USQS1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.md5
Download here : G955USQS1AQG1 - Status : Live
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I download the files and everytime I try to load thme up on Odin they don't appear.

norbarb said:
USERDATA_ATT_G955USQS1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
CSC_OYN_G955UOYN1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
CP_G955USQS1AQG1_CP6877814_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
BL_G955USQS1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.md5
AP_G955USQS1AQG1_CL11449429_QB14123826_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.md5
Download here : G955USQS1AQG1 - Status : Live
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just to be clear..
First download the ZIP file from google drive, then once download extract the file which gives us individual zip files and then extract each one of those until we get the .md5 files correct ?
EDIT: did that and started to apply all files to ODIN now. hopefully everything flashes correctly.
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swoods04 said:
Thanks! I've been looking for this.
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I download the files and everytime I try to load thme up on Odin they don't appear.
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Ma$etas said:
First download the ZIP file from google drive, then once download extract the file which gives us individual zip files and then extract each one of those until we get the .md5 files
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Follow my above quoted post and then odin will recognize the files since after you extract the downloaded files each individual file is still a .rar file (zip). After you extract them you will find the .md5 file which odin recognizes.
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@norbarb I flashed this through odin and the phone is still stuck on Verizon. I have Verizon boot up and Verizon apps etc..
Funny thing is now I have a "AT&T Smart Wi-Fi app".
Baseband shows AQG1
Build number shows AQG1
Android security patch level July 1, 2017
I guess I will have to be stuck on the Verizon stuff..
Thanks though for trying though in helping making this phone from Verizon to AT&T.

Ma$etas said:
just to be clear..
First download the ZIP file from google drive, then once download extract the file which gives us individual zip files and then extract each one of those until we get the .md5 files correct ?
EDIT: did that and started to apply all files to ODIN now. hopefully everything flashes correctly.
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Follow my above quoted post and then odin will recognize the files since after you extract the downloaded files each individual file is still a .rar file (zip). After you extract them you will find the .md5 file which odin recognizes.
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@norbarb I flashed this through odin and the phone is still stuck on Verizon. I have Verizon boot up and Verizon apps etc..
Funny thing is now I have a "AT&T Smart Wi-Fi app".
Baseband shows AQG1
Build number shows AQG1
Android security patch level July 1, 2017
I guess I will have to be stuck on the Verizon stuff..
Thanks though for trying though in helping making this phone from Verizon to AT&T.
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Did you flash USERDATA too?

norbarb said:
Did you flash USERDATA too?
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yes.

Ma$etas said:
yes.
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This is very interesting. It should change to at&t
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norbarb said:
This is very interesting. It should change to at&t
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Wouldn't you have to flash "Home CSC" first if coming from a different service provider in order to force a change? Also what update does their phone have, you can't down grade?

norbarb said:
This is very interesting. It should change to at&t
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yup and now i cant send any picture messages.
I have already changed the setting to LTE/GSM/
Muffycheeks said:
Wouldn't you have to flash "Home CSC" first if coming from a different service provider in order to force a change? Also what update does their phone have, you can't down grade?
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I believe i tried HOme_CSC file already as well. I will double check but I believe i tried it on the previous firmware version
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@norbarb . I load all the files on odin and then hit start. I am not changing any settings in ODIN

Yes but what is the last 3 letters of your build (firmware) on the phone. It will need to match or be a earlier build otherwise the boot-loader will not allow it to load.

Muffycheeks said:
Yes but what is the last 3 letters of your build (firmware) on the phone. It will need to match or be a earlier build otherwise the boot-loader will not allow it to load.
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It will. You can load any earlier firmware. Bootloader is not change yet. On all G955U is version 1. So you can even flash C9 firmware and phone will allowed.
G955USQS1AQG1 in Samsung firmware bootloader is fifth number from end.
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Ma$etas said:
yup and now i cant send any picture messages.
I have already changed the setting to LTE/GSM/
I believe i tried HOme_CSC file already as well. I will double check but I believe i tried it on the previous firmware version
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@norbarb . I load all the files on odin and then hit start. I am not changing any settings in ODIN
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You are correct. Do not change any default settings.
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Maybe try the C-9 first then upgrade higher.

Muffycheeks said:
Maybe try the C-9 first then upgrade higher.
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I told you did already.. Yes you should if you did not.
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Muffycheeks said:
Yes but what is the last 3 letters of your build (firmware) on the phone. It will need to match or be a earlier build otherwise the boot-loader will not allow it to load.
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Baseband : G955USQS1AQG1 Build Number: NRD90M.G955USQS1AQG1
Muffycheeks said:
Maybe try the C-9 first then upgrade higher.
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I told you did already.. Yes you should if you did not.
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If i already have the latest version of firmware will the phone accept an older version (downgrade) ?
edit : found C9... I am going to try C9 firmware this weekend hopefully that helps.
Right now i cant figure out how to make my MMS to work .

update: I tried C9
1st: i tried the Home CSC file and ODIN stated it pass but the phone said otherwise. I failed to boot up at first then it said error in recovery
Then it booted up but kept giving all types of FC's. Mean while the verizon bootup and apps where still there.
2nd: I tried CSC file and everything booted and is working fine. Data works and my download speed is so so but my upload speeds is double the speed of download. LOL
MMS works. Still have all the Verizon crap. phone somehow seems snappier than on AQG1 firmware.
Im debating on just installing original verizon firmware or keeping this version of the AT&T firmware. If it works then why try to fix it.
thanks for the help either way.

Do it again but this time flash the "Home CSC" first and then all the others including regular CSC files. Flash right on top of what you have now.

You mean flash all files again but home CSC first then reflash again and use regular CSC file ?
Also you are saying reflash the C9 firmware right ?