I am the proud owner of an Xperia X1
Its branded on UK Vodafone, I have been lurking and reading the posts on flashing the rom and removing the Vodafone barnding etc from the phone.
One quick question though, if I flash the rom will I lose any of the apps that I have installed on the phone?
If thats the case could someone recommend a good app to back all the software up to my pc before I flash it?
many thanks
Yes, you will lose all preinstalled applications and there's no easy way to back them up. They are however often available for download somewhere, look around the forums and you'll find most - if not all.
Hey guys/gals
I am seriously considering looking into putting ICS on my Note by using these forums and guides etc (I am a complete knowledgeless noob when it comes to this root/flash etc etc stuff), but I would like to know the following if someone would be kind enough to answer -
1- If I tamper with my device, and if said device ever has to go back to the network operator for repairs etc, how can I wipe everything and revert back to factory settings? is it as simple as hitting factory settings? I would not want them to refuse to service/repair/replace the device if I messed around with it. So is this reversible?
2- what is the best and most simplest way to put ICS on my n7000 if I chose to go down this route and not wait for my UK network operator (Orange) to release their own one? (maybe someone can link me to a good option?)
3- If the part 2 is done, should I get rid of it and use the operator version once they release? or stick with the one I am contemplating installing.
Sorry to be such a pain in the proverbial, would appreciate the help
Kind regards
Barry,
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Hey guys/gals
I am seriously considering looking into putting ICS on my Note by using these forums and guides etc (I am a complete knowledgeless noob when it comes to this root/flash etc etc stuff), but I would like to know the following if someone would be kind enough to answer -
1- If I tamper with my device, and if said device ever has to go back to the network operator for repairs etc, how can I wipe everything and revert back to factory settings? is it as simple as hitting factory settings? I would not want them to refuse to service/repair/replace the device if I messed around with it. So is this reversible?
2- what is the best and most simplest way to put ICS on my n7000 if I chose to go down this route and not wait for my UK network operator (Orange) to release their own one? (maybe someone can link me to a good option?)
3- If the part 2 is done, should I get rid of it and use the operator version once they release? or stick with the one I am contemplating installing.
Sorry to be such a pain in the proverbial, would appreciate the help
Kind regards
Barry,
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I will try to answer in a short manner.
1. You can allways flash a stock GB or ICS no matter what you might have done to it. Atleast aslong as it is functioning properly.
2. In my opinion the best and simplest way is to flash a stock ICS through PC Oding. Here is a good guide and plenty of Stock Roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
3. I wouldnt get a operator version since they are usually even more bloated than samsungs stock version. And I dont see any benefits with a operator branded version.
Regards
Thank you Belfia,
I will consider this a little more, and it seems that I need to purchase a Micro SD to do all this? so that is next on my to-do list
Regards,
Barry
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Hi, while I am not from the US and don't know about carriers and their specific OS updates I'll try my best to answer your questions
1. All Firmwares for US devices can be found at https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s10-plus/firmware/SM-G975U/, I couldn't find your version on the list, it is possible Sam Mobile doesn't keep a track of AT&T.
2. To the best of my knowledge, you need a PC to use Odin (software to flash firmware), a work PC should allow USB access and let you install drivers so that you can update your device.
3. Yes you can Jump versions, and mostly you can jump back too.
4. Yes it will wipe your phone.
hello, umm I'm very new to this, consider me a noob for forums, but I really had no other ideas on who to turn to... so my apologies in advance. so, recently, I discovered this whole thing, I didn't even know how to work it out until couple of tries, until I managed, to, but, in the end, what happened is: my first rom to ever install I think was FloydQ if I remember, but, then when I wanted to restore to official firmware, I got an error when using Odin, so like, what happened in FloydQ installation was, I got to the part where it asked me to select a csc code, which at the time i had no idea what it meant, and I chose a random code for OXA, and my original code is ILO, but the issue is, I downloaded endless firmwares for ILO, but none of them worked, always ended up with a fail in Odin, I just wish to restore original firmware with ILO csc code, but no matter what firmware i tried, it just didn't let me.. please some help here? I could really use some.. any help will be good enough much thanks to all who can, best regards, and God bless...
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Hi, I tried flashing my galaxy watch 3 (SM-R845F) with combination software (to then proceed to all the necessary steps in order to change CSC), but after all the flashing process went through, I received a fail message. Now my watch is bricked and I understand there could be an etoken issue that somehow needs to be taken care of, yet not sure if this applies to my specific case. Could anyone help? thx
More details...
For instance...
A
Filenames... because more then 1 file exists...
B
netOdin and also Odin "talks" to you... this called Logfile...
B.1
To capture this log...
Photo and or Screenshot...
B.2
This is f. text... you can Copy and Paste
C
Please define bricked... especially in your case...
Watch is not more swimming? Flying? Or cooking?
Tiny hint...
With Crystal Ball on...
Your Combination Firmware was still with meta-data folder...
Best Regards
Hi, thx for your help. Things have evolved a bit. I was following technoproz's video (
) to see if I could change my CSC in order to get samsung pay working on my SM-845F . I hence started flashing it with the combination file (COMBINATION FT55 R845FSQU1AUB1, I also tried with 3 or 4 earlier releases, same issue) but on reboot it would initially get to a splash screen (can't remember what it would say) and then was permanently hooked onto a boot loop . However, on reboot, it would allow me to access the reboot menu, get to wifi hotspot mode, and I was able to connect it to odin ( I use netodin 3, 1.0) . I reflashed it with it's firmware (R845FXXU1CTJ5 Tizen 4File) and the watch is now working again (maybe just a few changes from the version it initially came with). Unfortunately, when I check the logfile, it only registered the last activity, in this case, my firmware reflash (so nothing related to the previous combination flashing), which went fine. Was wondering wether the initial combination flashing bricking/boot loop issue could be related to some flags I would need to check on the otions tab in netodin..
However, my issue still remains unsolved, i still can't change my CSC to italy (that's where I am right now) to setup samsung Pay, but most of all to set up the esim.
Thanks for any suggestions
CSC Change: Model R845U -> Model R845F
Firstly, thanks to a lot of help from @Nmc_alves® @adfree @[email protected] and @technoproz (Link here). As well, most, if not all, of the files are provided by these guys & a big shoutout to them! Purpose of this post is to put the...
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You saw this thread?
Example how to remove useless crap meta-data from TAR...
No idea yet if somebody allready did it for COMBINATION-FT55_R845FSQU1AUB1...
Caution... maybe not more safe enough to use... Samsung Rollback Prevention crap ...
COMBINATION-FT55_R845USQU1ATL2_clean_v1.tar.md5
I am using 7Zip Tool to extract and repack TAR...
Good Luck.
Own Risk!
Best Regards
Thanks so much, I'll have a look at it asap
Hi, thx for all your help, looks like i finally made it. The only thing i still can't manage is to setup the esim (will try with my carrier, Vodafone). I don't know if you happen to have any ideas about that. But thx for everything, great result so far
You know this thread?
CSC Change - Model R845U
Hi guys, I really need some help please. I have the US model R845U LTE and I'd like to change the CSC to ITV (Italy) to get the latest updates as mine is stuck to R845USQU1BTK2. I am following the procedure of Technoproz but I need to be sure...
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And you choose ITV?
Or something else?
And you are sure changes are made...
IMHO you can pull the files again and check...
Best Regards
Itv absolutely, i changed values on both files
faby70 said:
Hi, thx for all your help, looks like i finally made it. The only thing i still can't manage is to setup the esim (will try with my carrier, Vodafone). I don't know if you happen to have any ideas about that. But thx for everything, great result so far
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U used combination file of 845U so the watch got unbricked? mine also bricked due to metadata error
Hi everybody, procedure that saved me is by USB...pinout like active 2, cable only Samsung worked for me
Good luck!
faby70 said:
Hi, thx for all your help, looks like i finally made it. The only thing i still can't manage is to setup the esim (will try with my carrier, Vodafone). I don't know if you happen to have any ideas about that. But thx for everything, great result so far
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Please, which files did you use? I try multiple and multiple times with different files ... Nothing works it's frustrating..I tried with all combination files with firmware CTJ5, but at the end always fails ..
adfree said:
CSC Change: Model R845U -> Model R845F
Firstly, thanks to a lot of help from @Nmc_alves® @adfree @[email protected] and @technoproz (Link here). As well, most, if not all, of the files are provided by these guys & a big shoutout to them! Purpose of this post is to put the...
forum.xda-developers.com
You saw this thread?
Example how to remove useless crap meta-data from TAR...
No idea yet if somebody allready did it for COMBINATION-FT55_R845FSQU1AUB1...
Caution... maybe not more safe enough to use... Samsung Rollback Prevention crap ...
COMBINATION-FT55_R845USQU1ATL2_clean_v1.tar.md5
I am using 7Zip Tool to extract and repack TAR...
Good Luck.
Own Risk!
Best Regards
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Thanks that's solves the problem with combination firmware...f*** meta data folder was the problem, when I deleted and repack, all combination firmwares work and I've be able to put into Spanish region and PHE to work with Samsung pay
mario_isp said:
Thanks that's solves the problem with combination firmware...f*** meta data folder was the problem, when I deleted and repack, all combination firmwares work and I've be able to put into Spanish region and PHE to work with Samsung pay
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This night another time Samsung or banco Santander locate my smartwatch (Spain region and PHE) and erase my card... So they locate the serial number I think, so for me it's nothing to do...
mario_isp said:
Thanks that's solves the problem with combination firmware...f*** meta data folder was the problem, when I deleted and repack, all combination firmwares work and I've be able to put into Spanish region and PHE to work with Samsung pay
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Could you please send me your combination file as mine seems to close odin when I click on start.
Hrishabh2005 said:
Could you please send me your combination file as mine seems to close odin when I click on start.
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Of course, but how can I send you? (I don´t have clouds)
mario_isp said:
Of course, but how can I send you? (I don´t have clouds)
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you could try to use this: https://send-anywhere.com/
Just upload it there and then send me the key code. I greatly appreciate this man