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Can I flash a different region firmware on my international note?

I have a galaxy note with italian baseband. My question is can I flash it with another region's firmware (asian firmware)?

Yes you can!

Yes.You can always flash any region firmwares on your phone.But the firmware should belong to your phone model.i.e N-7000 firmwares on N-7000,and I-917 firmwares on I-917.Which means firmwares are devices specific and not region specific
If you cant understand any of the above,the exact answer for your question is yes you can

would this affect my warranty? & flash count? and another question could i directly flash with an older firmware, im currently on 2.3.6 i was wondering if i could flash 2.3.5?

engson said:
would this affect my warranty? & flash count? and another question could i directly flash with an older firmware, im currently on 2.3.6 i was wondering if i could flash 2.3.5?
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1.It wont affect warrant as long as you are in stock firmware.But if you have a network locked device I'm not sure because I have no network locked device in my region.If you have international unlocked note,you are 100% covered by warranty as long as its stock
2.Stock roms dont increase counter.Only custom roms do
3.You can flash any GB rom when you are in GB(to make it simple IMO)

Does this also apply to other devices?
That it is possible to use different firmwares.
(in this particular case LG optimus black p970)

Yup
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Can i flash a differrent region firmware without root?

engson said:
I have a galaxy note with italian baseband. My question is can I flash it with another region's firmware (asian firmware)?
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Noooooo ..... if u do that it fakes your imei .....

DirtyFredd said:
Can i flash a differrent region firmware without root?
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Yes you can. You can us Odin for PC to do it. Do some searching on the n7000 forums and you will find all the necessary files and flashing tools.
I recommend checking out this excellent thread by Dr. Ketan http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
It explains everything in detail so you should be good to go if you read through it properly.
Hope this helped and good luck!

mchandu said:
Noooooo ..... if u do that it fakes your imei .....
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What? Oh no.

nokiamodeln91 said:
What? Oh no.
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Seeing posts like his I switch to "relax & ignore"-mode

vijai2011 said:
Yes.You can always flash any region firmwares on your phone.But the firmware should belong to your phone model.i.e N-7000 firmwares on N-7000,and I-917 firmwares on I-917.Which means firmwares are devices specific and not region specific
If you cant understand any of the above,the exact answer for your question is yes you can
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what if i want to flash an international stock rom in a unlocked sprint note 5??? can I do that?

Marshmallow update for SM-G928I
Hi guys. I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928I). However, I still didn't get marshmallow update for this phone. Can I flash this phone with a different model firmware? Such as SM-G928F or SM-G928C?

Chathuskadilhan said:
Hi guys. I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928I). However, I still didn't get marshmallow update for this phone. Can I flash this phone with a different model firmware? Such as SM-G928F or SM-G928C?
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If they have different hardware then it's a big No.

Can i flash different region's as well as different baseband
I have Samsung Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355HXXU0AOB1 and I live in Pakistan, so if i flash another region's such as India and the baseband will be different, will this effect my phone like the SIM, Carrier and problems like that.??????
And if someone could post the link for my device,, it must be Pak and same one as mine i would be very happy..... becz i was trying to update my cousin's phone (its his phone actually) and i SCREWED UP so the phone jst hangs on first screen (TWRP and Download mode work though) and i cd use some help..........BTW the source was a Marshmallow update which caught my eye ( http ://www .galaxystuffs .net/2016/02/marshmallow-rom-galaxy-core2.html ) if smone wants to check it out and tell me what i did wrong......cz i have to fix it for him its up to me. I think it's BRICKED....
Remove the spaces in the URL plz

i have flashed my S6 to ANDROID MM 6.0.1 "Spint" i have no network now! what should i do?

Flash correct Rom version

Can i flash sm-g920i(s6 asian firmware) on sm-g920t1 ??

Surya5656 said:
Can i flash sm-g920i(s6 asian firmware) on sm-g920t1 ??
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As long as the hardware is same in both phones.........

[Q] Firmware

Hi. What region (country) firmware of 2.3.6 is best for Galaxy Ace?

Deimis95 said:
Hi. What region (country) firmware of 2.3.6 is best for Galaxy Ace?
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Your home country, generally speaking.

ApriliaM3 said:
Your home country, generally speaking.
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And if that firmware of my home country doesn't exist? Or I'm an idiot that can't find it.

If you cant find firmware for your country then flash another(newest)...
Im from Serbia and i flashed firmware for Italia,because newest firmware was for Italian market
And it worked just fine

n0p3zz said:
If you cant find firmware for your country then flash another(newest)...
Im from Serbia and i flashed firmware for Italia,because newest firmware was for Italian market
And it worked just fine
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You wanted to say that which is the latest update went to install?

Deimis95 said:
You wanted to say that which is the latest update went to install?
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Yes,you can install newest firmware avaible on Samfirmware

n0p3zz said:
Yes,you can install newest firmware avaible on Samfirmware
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Vietnam is the latest we'll see whether good or not. If not, I'll take the second most novelty and search for the best.
By the way, thanks.

Deimis95 said:
Vietnam is the latest we'll see whether good or not. If not, I'll take the second most novelty and search for the best.
By the way, thanks.
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No problem

One more question. If looking for firmware in sammobile.com to those files are KIES icon, so that means, that this file can use with KIES program to install some update?

Use odin to flash firmware..
Kies is distrustful...

n0p3zz said:
Use odin to flash firmware..
Kies is distrustful...
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Thanks again.
Hope will not cause more problems.

[Q] UNBRANDED Stock ROM for international i9305?

Hi Guys!
When I bought my phone it came with an unbranded (no T-mobile bootanim just the funky Samsung one) firmware.
Played with some roms when I decided to make it full stock again but I am unable to find unbranded firmware, only T-Mobile versions for it...
Can you help me maybe with a link or something?
Thanks in advance!

sammobile

Thanks but I am not able to find any... Only branded ones for different countries...
Tapatalk 4 Bétával küldve GT-I9305-ről

Try to search on samsung website ..
Sent from Samsung Galaxy S III I9305(4G LTE + 2GB Ram) [ROM][GT-I9305][JB][4.2.2]CyanogenMod 10.1 Official Nightlies

Rem-X said:
Thanks but I am not able to find any... Only branded ones for different countries...
Tapatalk 4 Bétával küldve GT-I9305-ről
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if they're for different countries doesn't mean they're branded. all firmware is for some country

Rem-X said:
Hi Guys!
When I bought my phone it came with an unbranded (no T-mobile bootanim just the funky Samsung one) firmware.
Played with some roms when I decided to make it full stock again but I am unable to find unbranded firmware, only T-Mobile versions for it...
Can you help me maybe with a link or something?
Thanks in advance!
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i just hope that is not against the rule if i post the link ..if yes i am sorry for that..
but anyway here is the link ,,,
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=15706
download and install via Odin307 ,,and you are good

h-e-a-v-e-n said:
i just hope that is not against the rule if i post the link ..if yes i am sorry for that..
but anyway here is the link ,,,
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=15706
download and install via Odin307 ,,and you are good
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Thanks for the link! I will check it! And this comes with the Samsung bootanim not the T-Mobile one?

Rem-X said:
Thanks for the link! I will check it! And this comes with the Samsung bootanim not the T-Mobile one?
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yes there is no T-mobile bootanim ...only Samsung bootanim cos this firmware is unbranded i use this my self so no worried

Rem-X said:
Thanks for the link! I will check it! And this comes with the Samsung bootanim not the T-Mobile one?
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Hi, the DBT version (for Germany) is 100% unbranded and works fine. Other is NEE (Finland). Those two are tested myself and no branding or bloatware present. No issues with OTA or Kies (well, if you're in Europe).

aspot72 said:
Hi, the DBT version (for Germany) is 100% unbranded and works fine. Other is NEE (Finland). Those two are tested myself and no branding or bloatware present. No issues with OTA or Kies (well, if you're in Europe).
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So I can use this one in the UK? So it will be in english and no other problems? Thanks

Mumraa said:
So I can use this one in the UK? So it will be in english and no other problems? Thanks
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Yes, I have used this ROM on all my S3's and no issues at all. (Voda,Virgin,Orange).
Use Odin and do hard reset before and after flashing!

If you want a ROM which is pretty much close to stock, you could have a look at "The Galaxy Project": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2125984
It's based on the official Samsung ROMs (not AOSP/CM etc), it looks like the stock ROM, and the only difference is some minor tweaking, completely unbranded, and bloat removal. It's completely international (Europe, Oceania etc) and uses the most current Firmware (4.1.2 XXBMR8).
By the way, here's another location for untouched Firmwares:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9305
No login needed which is helpful.

[Q] No network on new I9305

I just bought my second I9305 (first one was stolen) and it doesn’t connect to any network band. It is the same International model I had before that worked perfectly. I’m not sure if it has some country code limitation, but the frequencies and bands should be the right ones.
The phone is stock version. Baseband version XXUEMK1.
I’m not sure if I should flash to another Baseband. My cellular service provider works LTE at 1800 frequency and Band 3.
Any clues about what I should do?
Thanks
Henning

hbergold said:
I just bought my second I9305 (first one was stolen) and it doesn’t connect to any network band. It is the same International model I had before that worked perfectly. I’m not sure if it has some country code limitation, but the frequencies and bands should be the right ones.
The phone is stock version. Baseband version XXUEMK1.
I’m not sure if I should flash to another Baseband. My cellular service provider works LTE at 1800 frequency and Band 3.
Any clues about what I should do?
Thanks
Henning
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Hi,
Which is your stock firmware version JB 4.1.2 ? JB 4.3, or ?
Rooted or not ?
If you want to be sure your phone is OK, just reflash via ODIN your stock firmware from your country (and if you want from your carrier), it includes PDA, CSC and MODEM . Be sure your phone is an internationnal model i9305 and download your firmware HERE or HERE. I recommand this GUIDE from MaHo_66 xda member.

FLooDW said:
Hi,
Which is your stock firmware version JB 4.1.2 ? JB 4.3, or ?
Rooted or not ?
If you want to be sure your phone is OK, just reflash via ODIN your stock firmware from your country (and if you want from your carrier), it includes PDA, CSC and MODEM . Be sure your phone is an internationnal model i9305 and download your firmware HERE or HERE. I recommand this GUIDE from MaHo_66 xda member.
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Hi, thanks for your reply. I'm not sure where to find these JB numbers tou are asking. The BuIld number is JSS15J.19305XXUEMKC. In Kies appears: PDA: MKC, Phone:MK1, CSC:MK2 (VDI).
The list of firmwares in the Samsung Updates page doesn't have the specific country/carrier I use. How do I know which one is equivalent?
Thanks
Henning

hbergold said:
Hi, thanks for your reply. I'm not sure where to find these JB numbers tou are asking. The BuIld number is JSS15J.19305XXUEMKC. In Kies appears: PDA: MKC, Phone:MK1, CSC:MK2 (VDI).
The list of firmwares in the Samsung Updates page doesn't have the specific country/carrier I use. How do I know which one is equivalent?
Thanks
Henning
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JSS15J.19305XXUEMKC build correspond to Android 4.3.
What is your country ?

FLooDW said:
JSS15J.19305XXUEMKC build correspond to Android 4.3.
What is your country ?
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Venezuela, the carrier is Digitel.

hbergold said:
Venezuela, the carrier is Digitel.
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I've made some googling but I didn't found which modem version you have to use. I guess you have to find a latin america modem version but it has to be compatible with your current Android 4.3 build.
Did you previous stolen i9305 was running Android 4.3 as well ?
Do you know some ways to remember which versions you had on your previous phone ? Do you know someone else with the same phone ?

FLooDW said:
I've made some googling but I didn't found which modem version you have to use. I guess you have to find a latin america modem version but it has to be compatible with your current Android 4.3 build.
Did you previous stolen i9305 was running Android 4.3 as well ?
Do you know some ways to remember which versions you had on your previous phone ? Do you know someone else with the same phone ?
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Sadly I don't have this information. I only remember that it was a German version. I do have a couple of friends that have the Samsung 4 LTE in my same carrier.
One is: I9055XXUEMK8, the other friend has I905VJUGNE2.
Hope this helps to find out the best version for my Samsung 3.
Thanks again for you help.
Henning
has the

hbergold said:
I only remember that it was a German version.
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German MODEM Or German PDA ?
I do have a couple of friends that have the Samsung 4 LTE in my same carrier.
One is: I9055XXUEMK8, the other friend has I905VJUGNE2.
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Those I9055XXUEMK8 and I905VJUGNE2 = MODEM or PDA number ?

FLooDW said:
German MODEM Or German PDA ?
Those I9055XXUEMK8 and I905VJUGNE2 = MODEM or PDA number ?
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One of the Samsung 4 (brought from Italy-TIM) works perfectaly in my countro (Venezuela), the numbers are:
AP: I9505XXUEMK8
CP: I9505XXUEMK8
CSC: I9505TIMEMJ8
Which would be the equivalent Firmware for the Galaxy 3 LTE?
Could I flash this via Odin?
Thnaks
Henning

hbergold said:
One of the Samsung 4 (brought from Italy-TIM) works perfectaly in my countro (Venezuela), the numbers are:
AP: I9505XXUEMK8
CP: I9505XXUEMK8
CSC: I9505TIMEMJ8
Which would be the equivalent Firmware for the Galaxy 3 LTE?
Could I flash this via Odin?
Thnaks
Henning
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So try do a clean install by wiping all and flash latest build I9305XXUEML9 from italy (TIM) with Odin. It's Android 4.3 like you currently have.
You can grab it here for exemple : http://samsung-updates.com/details/24460/Galaxy_S_3_LTE/GT-I9305/TIM/I9305XXUEML9.html
Follow MaHo_66 guide.
Don't forget to backup.
I hope it will do the trick.

Hi,hbergold,why not flash the version firmware 4.4.4 Stock.Here you have two versions of 4.4.4:http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9305 So you would be clear if the problem is the modem.I use the version DBT Poland, I live in Spain and everything works great.Version 4.4.4 also includes again the possibility of entering service mode and choose the bands.You can flash it with Odin.Pasate por aqui:http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=920004

FLooDW said:
So try do a clean install by wiping all and flash latest build I9305XXUEML9 from italy (TIM) with Odin. It's Android 4.3 like you currently have.
You can grab it here for exemple : http://samsung-updates.com/details/24460/Galaxy_S_3_LTE/GT-I9305/TIM/I9305XXUEML9.html
Follow MaHo_66 guide.
Don't forget to backup.
I hope it will do the trick.
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Thanks FLooDW, I am just a bit concerned that the phone does have KNOX, and the MaHo_66 guide suggests not to flask with this. What are your suggestions?
HB

viktorak said:
Hi,hbergold,why not flash the version firmware 4.4.4 Stock.Here you have two versions of 4.4.4:http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9305 So you would be clear if the problem is the modem.I use the version DBT Poland, I live in Spain and everything works great.Version 4.4.4 also includes again the possibility of entering service mode and choose the bands.You can flash it with Odin.Pasate por aqui:http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=920004
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Gracias viktorak, but does this modem work with LTE band 3 (1800) ?

I can`t confirm, but with the the Service Mode you can force the band you will.Have you read the post I linked?Your partner, also from Venezuala wanted to force the band 5 -3G, and according to reported- it works.Then,using Service Mode you can force the band you will.
You need to first install the 4.4.4 Rom and then if it doesn`t work normally use Service mode.

hbergold said:
Thanks FLooDW, I am just a bit concerned that the phone does have KNOX, and the MaHo_66 guide suggests not to flask with this. What are your suggestions?
HB
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viktorak said:
I can`t confirm, but with the the Service Mode you can force the band you will.Have you read the post I linked?Your partner, also from Venezuala wanted to force the band 5 -3G, and according to reported- it works.Then,using Service Mode you can force the band you will.
You need to first install the 4.4.4 Rom and then if it doesn`t work normally use Service mode.
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@hbergold, about KNOX, you told me you have an Android 4.3 build, so if it's an official one, you already have a KNOX bootloader (the one from sammy Android 4.3).
About bootloaders:
- if you ever flash 4.3 or 4.4 via Odin or updated from OTA you have new Bootloader from android 4.3 or from 4.4.4.
- if you bought your device and you dont know what bootloader you have, turn off your phone,reboot to download mode (hold power + volume down +home buttons) and when is there Knox flag 0x1 you have new bootloader and you are warranty off. When Knox flag is there 0x0 you have also new bootloader, but you are still in warranty and when you'll flash any custom recovery or unofficial firmware via Odin, you'll have then Knox 0x1 and you will be warranty off - so it's on your deciding. When isn't in download mode any records about about Knox, you still have old bootloader (from android 4.1.2).
- since the new sammy Android 4.4.4 bootloader, now there is also a line in blue color saying ´´SECURE DOWNLOAD : ENABLED''
About @MaHo_66 's opinion, please read here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56506775&postcount=12. I hope he will not find any problem of sharing his post
I also recommand to upgrade to an Android 4.4.4 build but it's your choice and it depends on what you want to do with your phone (install custom ROM or not = warranty stuffs / if you want to sell the phone later, ....). Also I think you will not be able to flash any older official build (Android 4.1.2 or 4.3) if you upgrade to 4.4.4 because of the bootloader. I recommand it mainly because there is no more this random ******* stuck mdm_hsic_pm0 wakelock issue appeared since sammy Android 4.3 and which was a big problem for battery life. And also because it's smoother and faster.
I hope for you that @viktorak service mode trick will work for you if you decide to upgrade to android 4.4.4 official.

Looking for I9305T Firmware.

A friend of mine accidentally soft bricked his S3 I9305T (Telstra Version) trying to root it. Does anybody know where I can find the firmware for this exact phone? Or can normal I9305 Firmware be flashed?
Thanks

If someone could confirm that standard I9305 FW can be flashed that would make this a lot easier.

Singularity_iOS said:
If someone could confirm that standard I9305 FW can be flashed that would make this a lot easier.
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Go to sammobile.com. They have the stock 4.3 firmware for this phone(i9305T)

noppy22 said:
Go to sammobile.com. They have the stock 4.3 firmware for this phone(i9305T)
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Do you not know anywhere else maybe? The connection there is extremely slow (top of about 50kb/s) and sometimes fails. I will try again.

Singularity_iOS said:
Do you not know anywhere else maybe? The connection there is extremely slow (top of about 50kb/s) and sometimes fails. I will try again.
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Yeah it is slow, you can pay for membership which speeds it up, but I usually leave it overnight to download. You can try samsung-updates.com as well but I think it is much the same.

Singularity_iOS said:
A friend of mine accidentally soft bricked his S3 I9305T (Telstra Version) trying to root it. Does anybody know where I can find the firmware for this exact phone? Or can normal I9305 Firmware be flashed?
Thanks
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Yes regular i9305 firmware can be flashed although being Telstra it won't have very good reception as the frequencies are different with Telstra. Flashing a Telstra modem after will help.. Also factory reset is usually a must if flashing stock software
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winxuser said:
Yes regular i9305 firmware can be flashed although being Telstra it won't have very good reception as the frequencies are different with Telstra. Flashing a Telstra modem after will help.. Also factory reset is usually a must if flashing stock software
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Yeah I ended up getting the FW after about 4 failed downloads. Flashed the correct I9305T firmware (although not the Telstra exact variant, i'd assume it doesn't matter)