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[Q] Flashing carrier specific firmware on a non-carrier phone??

Hi,
My Note3 is not specific to any carrier - bought from CPW (uk) without any contract / sim card. It seems to have the 'generic' firmware on it.
1. Does anyone know if I can flash the carrier specific firmware for my carrier on this phone ? my carrier is three UK, and im hoping their firmware will have a more reliable signal for their network than the stock one. I also understand that when Three turn on 4g this december, they will be sending a software upgrade to make it work. Im unsure if this is a sim update, or a firmware update, but it seems unlikely that my phone would get it if its not Three specific if its a firmware update.
2. Can I flash back after this?
3. WIll it burn my Knox fuse?
4. Will it wipe the phone (assuming I flash the zip from SamMobile using KIES) ???
Thanks in advance for any answers
George

No!
In answer to my own questions..
just downloaded and flashed the H3G rom for the UK, and it flashed everything, then failed at the end.
My phone is now in emergency recovery mode, so i grabbed kies, and went through the procedure... except it didnt see the phone..
now trying to re-flash the original using Odin...
The knox fuse has not been blown tho.
Hoping the re-flash to original works...
Only other option I can see is a complete recovery in Kies, but that defo wipes the phone
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ripnetuk said:
Hi,
My Note3 is not specific to any carrier - bought from CPW (uk) without any contract / sim card. It seems to have the 'generic' firmware on it.
1. Does anyone know if I can flash the carrier specific firmware for my carrier on this phone ? my carrier is three UK, and im hoping their firmware will have a more reliable signal for their network than the stock one. I also understand that when Three turn on 4g this december, they will be sending a software upgrade to make it work. Im unsure if this is a sim update, or a firmware update, but it seems unlikely that my phone would get it if its not Three specific if its a firmware update.
2. Can I flash back after this?
3. WIll it burn my Knox fuse?
4. Will it wipe the phone (assuming I flash the zip from SamMobile using KIES) ???
Thanks in advance for any answers
George
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Phew!
Its all back to normal now (flash official rom with ODin), and it didnt even wipe the phone...
must... stop... fiddling...
cheers
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ripnetuk said:
In answer to my own questions..
just downloaded and flashed the H3G rom for the UK, and it flashed everything, then failed at the end.
My phone is now in emergency recovery mode, so i grabbed kies, and went through the procedure... except it didnt see the phone..
now trying to re-flash the original using Odin...
The knox fuse has not been blown tho.
Hoping the re-flash to original works...
Only other option I can see is a complete recovery in Kies, but that defo wipes the phone
g
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How to get android 7 now - uses uk firmware to update - with samfirm

Hi Guys,
I´d like to tell you how I got the Android 7 Update / Android 7 Firmware on my S7 here in Germany.
Steps:
1) Backup your Device and save important data
2) Download SamFirm to get a fast Download-Link for the Firmware needed.
3) In SamFirm use: Model: SM-G930F; Region: BTU
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4) Download the latest Firmware and flash it with Odin
5) Now update via OTA to the new Android 7 Update!

Does this change Knox status (will i lose warranty)? I'm currently on NEE firmware and would love to get N asap.

Valistaja said:
Does this change Knox status (will i lose warranty)? I'm currently on NEE firmware and would love to get N asap.
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No, flashing stock doesn't affect KNOX
This method is already being discussed in the main N thread too

Valistaja said:
Does this change Knox status (will i lose warranty)? I'm currently on NEE firmware and would love to get N asap.
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No. I still got my warranty.

*Detection* said:
No, flashing stock doesn't affect KNOX
This method is already being discussed in the main N thread too
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Does it wipe my data ? I have RO(MANIA) CSC. Will it work?

Did not worked for me. Still on my Home CSC ... I flashed CSC not home_CSC

It's the same for me. SmartSwitch shows a DBT version although I flashed the CSC from SamFirm.
When I take a look at the CSC on the phone with *#1234# I can see the OXA CSC. I think that's wrong...?
What's wrong? Can u please help me?

Several people from different regions reported this guide and firmware works for them: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/download-galaxy-s7-edge-nougat-ota-update/
I am currently still downloading

If you're coming from DBT, you have to flash TPL/PRT/PLS before BTU!!! After this, it will work...

I am on BTU firmware but is rooted and modified. Can i flash this without loosing data? My status will be official after flashing it without loosing data?

This is my version. Can I get 7?

MultiF95 said:
No. I still got my warranty.
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how do you know ? Samsung told you ?

Samsung released the Full package of android 7 DPLT UK BTU for S7, You can flash it through ODIN:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/120140/G930FXXU1DPLT_G930FOXA1DPLT_BTU/

Please use the dedicated Nougat thread. All this info is in there. Thanks.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-s7-nougat-final-ota-t3532213

Don't know which files to flash

Can somebody help me please?
I still haven't got the Pie OTA and I don't know what UK ROM I would need to flash. I haven't flashed a phone for years and haven't used odin since the galaxy s3
Screenshots from the phone INFO app are below. I'm hoping somebody can point me in the right direct of the correct firmware and an odin guide.
TIA
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skynet678 said:
Can somebody help me please?
I still haven't got the Pie OTA and I don't know what UK ROM I would need to flash. I haven't flashed a phone for years and haven't used odin since the galaxy s3
Screenshots from the phone INFO app are below. I'm hoping somebody can point me in the right direct of the correct firmware and an odin guide.
TIA
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I usually use updato.com for firmware downloads. There are a few others like sammobile.
You can use search filters to find your device model, android version, region, carrier etc
According to your first screen shot your csc is XEU
Second screen shot - latest firmware - G950FXXS4DCS2 is latest firmware for your device so when searching look for these 2 things and also the date as there may be a more recent version.
Use latest Odin version 3.13.1 + latest Samsung drivers.
https://samsungodin.com/
Then have a look at this thread for a quick guide to flashing firmware.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/method-downgrade-pie-to-oreo-t3916432/page2

spawnlives said:
I usually use updato.com for firmware downloads. There are a few others like sammobile.
You can use search filters to find your device model, android version, region, carrier etc
According to your first screen shot your csc is XEU
Second screen shot - latest firmware - G950FXXS4DCS2 is latest firmware for your device so when searching look for these 2 things and also the date as there may be a more recent version.
Use latest Odin version 3.13.1 + latest Samsung drivers.
https://samsungodin.com/
Then have a look at this thread for a quick guide to flashing firmware.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/method-downgrade-pie-to-oreo-t3916432/page2
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Thank you so much for your help, one last question will G950FXXS4DCS2 not conflict with my baseband or pda as they seem to end with CRIA OR CSC Version CRI5? Am I just complety misunderstanding those.

skynet678 said:
Thank you so much for your help, one last question will G950FXXS4DCS2 not conflict with my baseband or pda as they seem to end with CRIA OR CSC Version CRI5? Am I just complety misunderstanding those.
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You should be right as the updates do change there name to reflect date of issue, version no etc. So CRIA is an older version of firmware than DCS2. So the next update will be called something else.

Thanks
spawnlives said:
You should be right as the updates do change there name to reflect date of issue, version no etc. So CRIA is an older version of firmware than DCS2. So the next update will be called something else.
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Just wanted to post and say thank you I used the file you suggested and successfully flashed my phone with no problems. Cheers ?

S8, download mode shows Knox 0x0 but S-health and other related app say rooted

Hello everybody,
I am totally new so please forgive me if I ask something stupid.
So I got this phone, S8. In Download Mode, it shows Knox is not tripped (0x0) but my S-health and Samsung Pay doesn not work. And I am sitting at android 7 and cannot upgrade.
Pics attached below.
I know nothing about rooting or flashing so a little more details would be super great. Thank you guys.
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Go in the recovery what version does it say at the top. Also what model is the device its written on the back next to imei number.
Looks like you are on carrier locked device with locked bootloader and rooted rom.
Your solution is to flash same version of stock firmware.

Vcek said:
Go in the recovery what version does it say at the top. Also what model is the device its written on the back next to imei number.
Looks like you are on carrier locked device with locked bootloader and rooted rom.
Your solution is to flash same version of stock firmware.
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Hi Vcek,
It is S8, SM-950U. Unlock carrier. Android 7 version, G950USQU2BQK5
So in the end, is it rooted or none-rooted phone? The Knox 0x0 confused me alot.
I did some google and someone says sth about flashing with Odin, and flash all of the options such as Bootloader, AP, CP, CSC and so.
Then my question is,
1. Will flashing with Odin using the firmware I download updato.com (could not download from SamMobile) trip the Knox?
2. By saying stock firmware, do you mean "official" firmware or else? Like I can use a firmware for T-Mobile, android 9 (Pie) or I have to use a T-Mobile, android 7 version?
3. The firmware I got from updato.com is for AP flashing, so for other options like CP, CSC, where can I download the official files?
4. I should not flash bootloader, should I? Since it will trip Knox?
5. Is there any better sites than updato.com and SamMobile? One is so freaking slow and the other is not downloadable.
Thank a lot for helping me!

Hi all,
The problem was solved. I just flashed all of the options with a stock room using Odin.

S10 Plus Snapdragon version not getting OTA updates

Hello guys, i bough my phone samsung S10 Plus with Snapdragon processor, G975U, and it is running android 10, i want to update it to android 11 but it displays my phone is up to date. OTA updates or Smart Switch doesnt work, tried many times. I live in Brazil and here its sold Exynos varian, since i dislike that version, i bought the Snapdragon USA version of S10 Plus, G975U.
The phone displays AT & T carrier when i turn it on, but its full unlocked, im using my carrier here in brazil, without problems. How can i update it safely, i am afraid getting the wrong rom or brick it. My bootloader version is showed bellow.
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See these results, flash using Odin.

Mohamedkam000 said:
See these results, flash using Odin.
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Thanks for your help. I will install G975UOYN5GUE3 one. Since i want to keep my apps and data i must flash HOME_CSC_*** right. Or it is not recommended and i should flash just the CSC_*** file? Im not sure

For some reason when i set odin up and the files, i get stuck on file analysis. I suspect is the home_csc that is causing it to take longer. I dont want to erase all my data. Yep waited like 10 min and the process did not start, still on file analysis. Using Odin 3.14.1

Finnaly i did it. Have switch versions, odin 3.14 worked for me. 3.14.1 did not, dont know why, but Who cares, now im running android 11 on my device

Congratulations! I don't know/care about CSC stuff, I never added it to the installation list.

I flashed with home_csc so i could keep all my data and apps. Everything went fine. Thanks

Fire_GT said:
Finnaly i did it. Have switch versions, odin 3.14 worked for me. 3.14.1 did not, dont know why, but Who cares, now im running android 11 on my device
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Hi there. I'm having the same problems. Can you run me through how you selected the correct firmware for your device?

___a.u.s.t.i.nn said:
Hi there. I'm having the same problems. Can you run me through how you selected the correct firmware for your device?
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I have same issue as OP, do you know how to choose the correct firmware ?

Mohamedkam000 said:
See these results, flash using Odin.
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Mohamedkam000 said:
See these results, flash using Odin.
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Hi... how about the latest android12 firmware ? Mine is same as OP, an unlocked ATT. Is it better to flash U1 version ? Can also direct to beginner guide as i'm not familiar with these procedures..

Ni3zam.h said:
Hi... how about the latest android12 firmware ? Mine is same as OP, an unlocked ATT. Is it better to flash U1 version ? Can also direct to beginner guide as i'm not familiar with these procedures..
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U1 is the unlocked variant. You can crossflash any USA Samsung variant, and you will not have any issues - just the carrier bloat and services are slightly different. Keep in mind that inserting a SIM card could change your firmware.