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Hello,
long time no see!
Just want to confirm if it's still the same case or anything changed.
I have a Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 ( I9300XXUGMK6 "4.3 Android" ) from Germany. Now i want to flash a firmware from another country for example "I9300XXUGML3" 4.3 Android for GT-I9300 from Singapore. Is it possible or has SAMSUNG changed anything in their policies that makes it impossible? Used to be possible with Odin.
thanks mates !
Shadowspsp said:
Hello,
long time no see!
Just want to confirm if it's still the same case or anything changed.
I have a Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 ( I9300XXUGMK6 "4.3 Android" ) from Germany. Now i want to flash a firmware from another country for example "I9300XXUGML3" 4.3 Android for GT-I9300 from Singapore. Is it possible or has SAMSUNG changed anything in their policies that makes it impossible? Used to be possible with Odin.
thanks mates !
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yes.. but the radio.img/baseband version are different for other country. just reflash your baseband after rom installed.
* u can try which baseband work well with u, try in error wt your local provider connection
At first, its the wrong section. This must go in Q/A section.
Second, Yes you can!!
Shadowspsp said:
Hello,
long time no see!
Just want to confirm if it's still the same case or anything changed.
I have a Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 ( I9300XXUGMK6 "4.3 Android" ) from Germany. Now i want to flash a firmware from another country for example "I9300XXUGML3" 4.3 Android for GT-I9300 from Singapore. Is it possible or has SAMSUNG changed anything in their policies that makes it impossible? Used to be possible with Odin.
thanks mates !
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I have done it all the time, with other countries baseband and all working fine
I never skipped firmware baseband flash procedure. Anyway, I always flashed European firmwares...
Shadowspsp said:
Hello,
long time no see!
Just want to confirm if it's still the same case or anything changed.
I have a Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 ( I9300XXUGMK6 "4.3 Android" ) from Germany. Now i want to flash a firmware from another country for example "I9300XXUGML3" 4.3 Android for GT-I9300 from Singapore. Is it possible or has SAMSUNG changed anything in their policies that makes it impossible? Used to be possible with Odin.
thanks mates !
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PedroMedeiros said:
I have done it all the time, with other countries baseband and all working fine
I never skipped firmware baseband flash procedure. Anyway, I always flashed European firmwares...
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may i know the steps to make it? i'm a beginner and i unrooted my gt-i9300 with a stock firmware from diff country and i want to change it. Do i have to re-root my gt-i9300?? Thanks
Eugene97 said:
may i know the steps to make it? i'm a beginner and i unrooted my gt-i9300 with a stock firmware from diff country and i want to change it. Do i have to re-root my gt-i9300?? Thanks
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no need to re-root, just need a pc, just download a new unbranded firmware for your i9300, flash it with odin and wipe data!
there are tons of flash guides for our samsung, search for it here on xda
PedroMedeiros said:
no need to re-root, just need a pc, just download a new unbranded firmware for your i9300, flash it with odin and wipe data!
there are tons of flash guides for our samsung, search for it here on xda
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why do you need a version from another country?
Steroiddev said:
why do you need a version from another country?
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I am from Portugal and here, like other counties, the updates have a delay... So, I always download the latest European Firmware available when it comes out in other country!!
The only noticable difference is the CSC version, each country has a different CSC and thus different bloatware, but that doesn't mean you can't flash another country's firmware that will work except with different preloaded software.
Apart from that try to pay attention to the "Changelist" number which is the build number (So higher means newer). When Samsung releases a firmware for a specific device some countries get a new build number while the others won't. So flash a firmware which has the highest "Changelist" number.
How can I check the "Changelist" number of the firmware?
Saad_ said:
The only noticable difference is the CSC version, each country has a different CSC and thus different bloatware, but that doesn't mean you can't flash another country's firmware that will work except with different preloaded software.
Apart from that try to pay attention to the "Changelist" number which is the build number (So higher means newer). When Samsung releases a firmware for a specific device some countries get a new build number while the others won't. So flash a firmware which has the highest "Changelist" number.
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How can I check the "Changelist" number of the firmware?
Yes, You Can.
It isyn't problem
My s6 edge model is SM-G925 but theres no G925 in the firmware list what model should i download? Help me guys
eicrag123 said:
My s6 edge model is SM-G925 but theres no G925 in the firmware list what model should i download? Help me guys
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It's not possible for your phone to be SM-G925. There must be a letter or number 0 at the end. Try updating the phone via Samsung Switch
CroGamer1 said:
It's not possible for your phone to be SM-G925. There must be a letter or number 0 at the end. Try updating the phone via Samsung Switch
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Theres no number or letter the problem is my s6 edge is bricked after i unroot the phone bootloop and i try to wipe format nothing happen thats why i want to flash using odin and i dont know what version of stock firmware should i download
eicrag123 said:
Theres no number or letter the problem is my s6 edge is bricked after i unroot the phone bootloop and i try to wipe format nothing happen thats why i want to flash using odin and i dont know what version of stock firmware should i download
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Look on the back of your device for the model type. It should be written on the lower part of the device
I ordered an unlocked model, G965U1 from eBay, but the seller sent me a G965U Verizon. At least that's the firmware that it has on it. I'm familiar with Odin and everything, so I'm wondering if I should keep it and just flash it over to what I want. Is this a viable option, I already had to send back a OnePlus 6T back to OnePlus, so I'm getting kind of tired of sending phones back.
Will the phone be just as good as what I ordered if I flash a different firmware on it, radio band-wise and such?The phone says I do not have a Verizon sim in it but I seem to be getting service from my T-Mobile sim.... Is this because all Verizon phones come unlocked? Sorry I'm just so confused with a different models and different bootloaders and different firmwares, so any advice would be appreciated!
Issue resolved, big thanks to user @jcsww!
I'm having similar crisis, can you tell me the steps u did? I have downloaded Odin and the Tmobile firmware that I've yet to flash. I want to do a backup first but cannot find a TWRP for G965U, guess ill just create a backup on stock?
NekoXiu said:
I'm having similar crisis, can you tell me the steps u did? I have downloaded Odin and the Tmobile firmware that I've yet to flash. I want to do a backup first but cannot find a TWRP for G965U, guess ill just create a backup on stock?
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I would start by reading where I posted in the other thread, and another member stepped up and laid it all out for me: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9-plus/how-to/g965u-g965u1-firmware-links-t3763487/page144. I don't have any clue about backing up or using TWRP on this device tho.
i have a g965u but i dont have VOLTE.The phone was from US and i use in Romania.the phone is ok but i dont have VOLTE.What i should do?
tanaru said:
i have a g965u but i dont have VOLTE.The phone was from US and i use in Romania.the phone is ok but i dont have VOLTE.What i should do?
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What firmware does the phone have, from what US carrier? I I think the only thing you can try is flashing different firmwares to see if it will work. Maybe try converting it to a U S. factory unlocked G965U1, then the phone will reboot to configure the settings and features according to your sim card. No guarantee with this kind of thing tho.
I have ore 8.0 and the phone is from sprint but unlocked.i thin is from sprint cause i have sprint omadm
sm g965u
g965usqs3brj6
In settings-system updates is:UICC Unlock:Your device is unllocked for any SIM card
tanaru said:
sm g965u
g965usqs3brj6
In settings-system updates is:UICC Unlock:Your device is unllocked for any SIM card
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You could try switching to the firmware for unlocked model G965U1, latest is 3ARJ6. No guarantee that it will make volte work though, that kind of thing is definitely hit and miss, and your phone is ideally suited for American carriers. But that's what I would try. You might also want to call up your service provider and see if they can do anything.
YrrchSebor said:
You could try switching to the firmware for unlocked model G965U1, latest is 3ARJ6. No guarantee that it will make volte work though, that kind of thing is definitely hit and miss, and your phone is ideally suited for American carriers. But that's what I would try. You might also want to call up your service provider and see if they can do anything.
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You can learn me how to flash step by step?
My phone is a sprint version and is unlocked.When i start up my phone i have a notification"sprint omdam",I have SQS3BRJ6 software version.On this i have to put U1 version(3ARJ6)? I have to flash with odin patched or nonpatched because i want the feature updates?
tanaru said:
You can learn me how to flash step by step?
My phone is a sprint version and is unlocked.When i start up my phone i have a notification"sprint omdam",I have SQS3BRJ6 software version.On this i have to put U1 version(3ARJ6)? I have to flash with odin patched or nonpatched because i want the feature updates?
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I flashed my Verizon G965U to G965U1. I used the patched Odin and used the CSC from the U1 firmware... My phone flashed and wiped, and then it booted up and detected my SIM card, then it rebooted again to configure all the settings based on my SIM card. After I did that I was getting the U1 updates directly to the phone.
Thanks!you can give me the variant of odin and soft to flash for my phone?
tanaru said:
Thanks!you can give me the variant of odin and soft to flash for my phone?
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I don't remember exactly where I got them but they are easy to find by searching. I remember the Odin file ended in patcheD.zip. For the firmware I believe I used the Samfirmware site.
why is necesarily patched odin?
tanaru said:
why is necesarily patched odin?
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I believe it's because you are flashing a firmware that does not match what is already on your phone.
YrrchSebor said:
I believe it's because you are flashing a firmware that does not match what is already on your phone.
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and what the firmware i should choose ,cause are a lot of U1 on sammobile.it needs to flash all files or only csc?
Is there any way to change or remove the verizon boot animation I know it usually requires root but as that is not possible on this version is the anything else I can do?
jolly_roger_hook said:
Is there any way to change or remove the verizon boot animation I know it usually requires root but as that is not possible on this version is the anything else I can do?
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You could try flashing the unlocked version of the firmware, but that only changes the boot animation to a different one. With my sprint phone it went to the stock Samsung one after flashing the firmware for the G965U1
Otherwise no way I know of to customize it. Things like that require root access which we don't have.
scottusa2008 said:
You could try flashing the unlocked version of the firmware, but that only changes the boot animation to a different one. With my sprint phone it went to the stock Samsung one after flashing the firmware for the G965U1
Otherwise no way I know of to customize it. Things like that require root access which we don't have.
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That's all I want is to get rid of that annoying white verizon one
jolly_roger_hook said:
That's all I want is to get rid of that annoying white verizon one
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Just keep in mind flashing the G965U1 firmware may cause certain sprint features to not work.
The G965U1 is from the non carrier branded phone so it is the most generically compatible firmware. Any carrier specific additions added to the firmware by the carrier wouldn't be present.
Like for example the tmobile firmware has the video calling built into the dialer. With the g965U1 firmware it is not present.
scottusa2008 said:
Just keep in mind flashing the G965U1 firmware may cause certain sprint features to not work.
The G965U1 is from the non carrier branded phone so it is the most generically compatible firmware. Any carrier specific additions added to the firmware by the carrier wouldn't be present.
Like for example the tmobile firmware has the video calling built into the dialer. With the g965U1 firmware it is not present.
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Yea I had u1 firmware a while back I upgrade because pie came out but I don't think there is a u1 firmware for pie as far as I could find
jolly_roger_hook said:
Yea I had u1 firmware a while back I upgrade because pie came out but I don't think there is a u1 firmware for pie as far as I could find
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It's there.
If your using Samfirm app to download the firmware you search for the model SM-G965U1 and then XAA for the region.
Using sammobile you search for the model SM-G965U1 and then at the drop down menu select "(Unknown) XAA" from the available options.
Here's a link to help: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965U1/XAA/
scottusa2008 said:
It's there.
If your using Samfirm app to download the firmware you search for the model SM-G965U1 and then XAA for the region.
Using sammobile you search for the model SM-G965U1 and then at the drop down menu select "(Unknown) XAA" from the available options.
Here's a link to help: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965U1/XAA/
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Thanks for the help
scottusa2008 said:
It's there.
If your using Samfirm app to download the firmware you search for the model SM-G965U1 and then XAA for the region.
Using sammobile you search for the model SM-G965U1 and then at the drop down menu select "(Unknown) XAA" from the available options.
Here's a link to help: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965U1/XAA/
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i downloaded odin and the newest U1 firmware but it wont flash fails every time could it be because my version of pie is newer then the one available or that my security path is higher?
jolly_roger_hook said:
i downloaded odin and the newest U1 firmware but it wont flash fails every time could it be because my version of pie is newer then the one available or that my security path is higher?
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The only thing I can see causing the issue is the bootloader version. You can only flash firmware with the same bootloader version or higher then what is currently installed on your phone.
To locate the bootloader version look at your baseband version. Start at the very right hand side count left 5 characters inwards. The number that is present would be the bootloader version.
Using the example below the bootloader version would be number 5
G965USQS5CSEA
scottusa2008 said:
The only thing I can see causing the issue is the bootloader version. You can only flash firmware with the same bootloader version or higher then what is currently installed on your phone.
To locate the bootloader version look at your baseband version. Start at the very right hand side count left 5 characters inwards. The number that is present would be the bootloader version.
Using the example below the bootloader version would be number 5
G965USQS5CSEA
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Yea I'll have to wait for an updated version min is a 5 the nesewst out I can find is still 4 for U1
How do I flash the firmware onto my international version SM-A217M/DS?
dexrex69 said:
How do I flash the firmware onto my international version SM-A217M/DS?
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When you open the >firmware page< and select your region and then your firmware version, there is a short instruction.
Correction: I want to flash the U.S firmware (w/U.S lte bands) onto my international version. No PC access so I want to use KINGROOT!
dexrex69 said:
Correction: I want to flash the U.S firmware (w/U.S lte bands) onto my international version. No PC access so I want to use KINGROOT!
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If they differ in hardware, don't even try.
They are the same.
In general, US versions have support for different radio bands than the international versions. If you upload the US firmware to the international version, you may lose not only gsm radio support, but also WiFi.
Try looking for a method to activate the US band in the current firmware. This is the only safe method.
Once again thank you for the your help! But as you might know they're saying this phone will be no good after Verizon shuts down it's 3G.I already switched from AT&T to Verizon earlier this year. I was told I can just do what I was asking but if you know of any way possible I can save my phone? I know it needs band 14 for AT&T. I already did the apn thing but it's not enough. They still read it as 3G. This phone has extreme sentimental value to me.
dexrex69 said:
(...) if you know of any way possible I can save my phone? (...)
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Ask Verizon if you can use voWiFi with this phone.
Does anyone know how to activate the US bands within my current firmware?
dexrex69 said:
Does anyone know how to activate the US bands within my current firmware?
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It is impossible to make something out of nothing.
The equipment is incompatible and you already know that.
Thanks I really appreciate you!