hey hello to all out there
Basically i am new in the forum but not to its threads which have always been a great help to me when it comes to rooting my smart devices or making them more efficient or whatevr so finally joined it to avial even more fun !
Well i own a Samsung Galaxy S3 GT- i9305 4G LTE which i rooted months back in order to install android kikkat 4.4 .But i later found that the android kikkat versions available den, were not the officail ones and the users complained various problems with the custom ones so i decided to wait for the official release and to install it manually using ODIN!
Now when the officail kikkat is avialable to download i am damn confused about regions i should download from ..coz my PDA version and Csc version denote different regions !
So what i need is some expert advice on this as to what to do in this case when the PDA and CSC /Product code show different regions!? Should i change my csc, den how?n how do i know the correct csc for my device coz my PDA shws i have a multi csc ?(n i dont knw what was my csc before i rooted)
Phone Info
Model:Gt - i9305 4g lte
Country of origin: MADE IN VEITNAM
Original CSC code: VDI
Product Code: GT-I9305RWDVDI
PDA version: I9305XXUEMKC
CSC version:I9305VDIEMK2
Base Band Version:I9305XXUEMKI
Android :4.3
(P.s- I dialed *#06# to knw the IMEI n through it i came to knw that my phone is from germany so my csc should have code that matches with germany code but my csc code i.e VDI matches to ireland )
plsssss help guys!!!! :crying:
Samsung G3 said:
hey hello to all out there
Basically i am new in the forum but not to its threads which have always been a great help to me when it comes to rooting my smart devices or making them more efficient or whatevr so finally joined it to avial even more fun !
Well i own a Samsung Galaxy S3 GT- i9305 4G LTE which i rooted months back in order to install android kikkat 4.4 .But i later found that the android kikkat versions available den, were not the officail ones and the users complained various problems with the custom ones so i decided to wait for the official release and to install it manually using ODIN!
Now when the officail kikkat is avialable to download i am damn confused about regions i should download from ..coz my PDA version and Csc version denote different regions !
So what i need is some expert advice on this as to what to do in this case when the PDA and CSC /Product code show different regions!? Should i change my csc, den how?n how do i know the correct csc for my device coz my PDA shws i have a multi csc ?(n i dont knw what was my csc before i rooted)
Phone Info
Model:Gt - i9305 4g lte
Country of origin: MADE IN VEITNAM
Original CSC code: VDI
Product Code: GT-I9305RWDVDI
PDA version: I9305XXUEMKC
CSC version:I9305VDIEMK2
Base Band Version:I9305XXUEMKI
Android :4.3
(P.s- I dialed *#06# to knw the IMEI n through it i came to knw that my phone is from germany so my csc should have code that matches with germany code but my csc code i.e VDI matches to ireland )
plsssss help guys!!!! :crying:
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So are you having any problems? You can use different PDA(rom) and CSC(sales code) as long as they are from the same android version. It shouldn't matter otherwise. The baseband version will affect your reception and is region specific(ie. What may work well in one region may not work so well in another) If you want stock samsung firmware, the version you install will replace the PDA, CSC and baseband that you have now.
noppy22 said:
So are you having any problems? You can use different PDA(rom) and CSC(sales code) as long as they are from the same android version. It shouldn't matter otherwise. The baseband version will affect your reception and is region specific(ie. What may work well in one region may not work so well in another) If you want stock samsung firmware, the version you install will replace the PDA, CSC and baseband that you have now.
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hey thnx for the reply ..
ahan i see ok hmm i sought of got u but still the doubt remains the same which regions firmware should i download now?
My baseband and IMEI denote germany (unlike my CSC which denotes ireland) so should i download the kikkat version for germany or ireland? i reside in UAE so getting firmware of Germany/ireland that wouldnt be an issue ryt?( as i already mentioned the firmware presently in the phone isnt of UAE either n is either of germany or ireland ... so i know geting of a new firmware of these countries shouldnt ceate an issue bt just want to be on the safe side so i am asking u)
Samsung G3 said:
hey thnx for the reply ..
ahan i see ok hmm i sought of got u but still the doubt remains the same which regions firmware should i download now?
My baseband and IMEI denote germany (unlike my CSC which denotes ireland) so should i download the kikkat version for germany or ireland? i reside in UAE so getting firmware of Germany/ireland that wouldnt be an issue ryt?( as i already mentioned the firmware presently in the phone isnt of UAE either n is either of germany or ireland ... so i know geting of a new firmware of these countries shouldnt ceate an issue bt just want to be on the safe side so i am asking u)
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So I'm assuming you really want official firmware. I would suggest a custom rom but it's your choice. I don't think installing 4.4.4 official firmware will be a problem, only with the baseband as I mentioned earlier might be a bit hit or miss as it will be chosen for the region where it was released. Also once you install 4.4.4 I'm pretty sure you won't be able to go back to 4.3. The only thing I can suggest if you are certain you want official is try one, then if you face any reception problems or excessive battery drain or something try another one. You are not limited to Germany/Ireland either: By flashing the firmware you download, you replace the PDA, CSC and baseband.
noppy22 said:
So I'm assuming you really want official firmware. I would suggest a custom rom but it's your choice. I don't think installing 4.4.4 official firmware will be a problem, only with the baseband as I mentioned earlier might be a bit hit or miss as it will be chosen for the region where it was released. Also once you install 4.4.4 I'm pretty sure you won't be able to go back to 4.3. The only thing I can suggest if you are certain you want official is try one, then if you face any reception problems or excessive battery drain or something try another one. You are not limited to Germany/Ireland either: By flashing the firmware you download, you replace the PDA, CSC and baseband.
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Firstly ya i want the official one coz want to get back my warranty.i know i can unroot to get the warranty back but still i rooted it for being able to get the official fimware on my wish .. but i will surely check with the baseband thing n confirm whether the one i choose will work well i m my region(ie UAE) or not as u said its region specific( that is what u want me to do ryt before proceeding with a baseband Just being sure ..its my first time so want to be clear mate
The question of not being able to go back to 4.3 has confused me like i was willing to back up my current rom so anything as u mentioned arises, i would easily downgrade ! ?
Lastly i am downloading the offical kikkat (from samsung updates.com) so should i back my efs folder and imei as well?any help with that would be gr8
Samsung G3 said:
Firstly ya i want the official one coz want to get back my warranty.i know i can unroot to get the warranty back but still i rooted it for being able to get the official fimware on my wish .. but i will surely check with the baseband thing n confirm whether the one i choose will work well i m my region(ie UAE) or not as u said its region specific( that is what u want me to do ryt before proceeding with a baseband Just being sure ..its my first time so want to be clear mate
The question of not being able to go back to 4.3 has confused me like i was willing to back up my current rom so anything as u mentioned arises, i would easily downgrade ! ?
Lastly i am downloading the offical kikkat (from samsung updates.com) so should i back my efs folder and imei as well?any help with that would be gr8
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As I've mentioned before when you flash the firmware, everything is included such as baseband
Regarding downgrade from 4.4.4 to 4.3, I have read reports saying the bootloader won't allow you to install 4.3 as it is not compatible, but I'm not sure, I've never tried it. Just google and read as much as you can if this is important(being able to downgrade)
Always have a backup of efs folder on your pc. This contains important stuff such as imei.
noppy22 said:
As I've mentioned before when you flash the firmware, everything is included such as baseband
Regarding downgrade from 4.4.4 to 4.3, I have read reports saying the bootloader won't allow you to install 4.3 as it is not compatible, but I'm not sure, I've never tried it. Just google and read as much as you can if this is important(being able to downgrade)
Always have a backup of efs folder on your pc. This contains important stuff such as imei.
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gr8 thnx for helping out!
Hi, I have a question. Recently my phone was updated to latest software 7.1 however i wish to return to marshmallow. This firmware that u have available, will it work for my country Trinidad and Tobago? What are the implications for installing a firmware not meant for your country? Also just for confirmation. The firmware software that I am finding does not match my PDA and CSC number.. Will this be a problem?
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im currently on firmware XWJM3, and was wondering s this is the latest 2.1 firmware. my Kies says so, but somehow i dont believe it
It will be the latest non-test stable firmware for your exact phone based on the product code on your phone.
You can change the product code with a registry hack
If it makes you feel any better I'm on JF3 still as it is the latest firmware without changing any product codes
JM8 is latest EURO, But theres a newer one which I can't remember as its so new. Check on dev thread. All I remember is that its a branded T-Mobile.
ickyboo said:
JM8 is latest EURO, But theres a newer one which I can't remember as its so new. Check on dev thread. All I remember is that its a branded T-Mobile.
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Correct a newer firmware has been leaked but it's a T-Mobile firmware.
I9000BOJI1 - Multi CSC(s) Europe
Also you will need to use ODIN to upload it, might not work for some people as they dont have 3 button download mode. Good luck
I bought SGS that was unlocked from orange (UK) then sold in another country (mine)...
1. Does unlocking procedure include rooting?
2. Is this prohibits me from getting official update through Kies?
A simple yes/no will do, although if u answer no plz help me out and explain
(had a hd2 before this one, did some rom flashing.., never did unlocking though)
Unlocked and rooted are two different things and neither should affect kies offering an update.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA App
hopr this helps!!
mokiki said:
I bought SGS that was unlocked from orange (UK) then sold in another country (mine)...
1. Does unlocking procedure include rooting?
2. Is this prohibits me from getting official update through Kies?
A simple yes/no will do, although if u answer no plz help me out and explain
(had a hd2 before this one, did some rom flashing.., never did unlocking though)
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1.No..(flash via odin to some unlocked firmware)
2.It depends..(ie) if for the previous problem, you flash a firmware not from your region then no your kies wont be able to give you an official update.. so download a region specific firmware( for ex dd means india, dx means singapore. find ur region code). Instead of this i'd suggest you to go to samfirmware.com and get the best rom.
thank you for replies
i found out my firmware is I9000XWJV1 which could also be found in official sources, so i supose it should be available for me to use official updates...
still is there a way for me to know if the phone is with stock/retail firmware or its rooted with a rom thats just almost as stock?
sry if i may sound silly at any point, im new to samsung rooting and stuff
kies says:
"This version of your device cannot be updated.
Current firmware version DA:JV1 / PHONE:JVE?CSC:J
Can you tell me if it means i wont get updates ever, or just couse now its not available?
Nevermind, i found uot myself.. google almighty =)
Probably against my better judgement, I've bought a 'new' S4 active off of Ebay here in the UK...it turns out its an unlocked AT&T device. While the phone works, it has AT&T branding all over it, and has an AT&T firmware updater rather than the stock android one, which is stuck on 4.3
Is it possible to flash this device with standard UK 4.4.2 firmware? I've attached a screenshot from the device showing what it's running. CSC information is:
Original CSC: XSG
Firmware CSC: ATT
Active CSC: XSG/ATT
CSC Country UAE
CSC Country ISO : AE
Using Phone info it shows:
Baseband I537UCUBML2...but in standard phone settings Baseband I9295XXDMK1??
PDA: I9295UCUBML2 / I537UCUBML2
I think stock UK firmware is BTU CSC, so I've downloaded that from SAMMOBILE.COM, but when I try to flash that with Odin, it just give me a fail with "Complete(Write) operation failed". I've tried different ports, cables and making sure no Kies processes are running (as I've read these can affect it), but still fail.....So my question is, is what I'm trying to do even possible....it is possible to turn an unlocked AT&T device into a stock UK device? If it is maybe I just have to keep trying different PC's and ports and cables till I strike lucky!
Many thanks for any help
Vince
vincexda said:
Probably against my better judgement, I've bought a 'new' S4 active off of Ebay here in the UK...it turns out its an unlocked AT&T device. While the phone works, it has AT&T branding all over it, and has an AT&T firmware updater rather than the stock android one, which is stuck on 4.3
Is it possible to flash this device with standard UK 4.4.2 firmware? I've attached a screenshot from the device showing what it's running. CSC information is:
Original CSC: XSG
Firmware CSC: ATT
Active CSC: XSG/ATT
CSC Country UAE
CSC Country ISO : AE
Using Phone info it shows:
Baseband I537UCUBML2...but in standard phone settings Baseband I9295XXDMK1??
PDA: I9295UCUBML2 / I537UCUBML2
I think stock UK firmware is BTU CSC, so I've downloaded that from SAMMOBILE.COM, but when I try to flash that with Odin, it just give me a fail with "Complete(Write) operation failed". I've tried different ports, cables and making sure no Kies processes are running (as I've read these can affect it), but still fail.....So my question is, is what I'm trying to do even possible....it is possible to turn an unlocked AT&T device into a stock UK device? If it is maybe I just have to keep trying different PC's and ports and cables till I strike lucky!
Many thanks for any help
Vince
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I have bad news for you, currently it is impossible. About the only thing you can do is flash i537 firmware and then use UK modems, since it seems like that is what was already done. Sorry, you bought a phone with a locked bootloader and there's nothing that can be done until somebody figures out how to unlock the bootloader on Samsung phones.
Thanks for the reply....I had a bad feeling this was going to be the response, at least now I don't have to waste any more evenings trying to do this, that's the risk of ebay I guess!! Not sure if I'm brave or experienced enough to know how to get hold of the latest 4.4.2 AT&T firmware, flash that, and THEN install UK modems without risking a bricked device!
vincexda said:
Thanks for the reply....I had a bad feeling this was going to be the response, at least now I don't have to waste any more evenings trying to do this, that's the risk of ebay I guess!! Not sure if I'm brave or experienced enough to know how to get hold of the latest 4.4.2 AT&T firmware, flash that, and THEN install UK modems without risking a bricked device!
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I try to make people's lives easy, check out the i537 Firmware Guide. At some point in the future I'm going to put together a post on how to flash modems so you can wait for that if you want, but it is really easy to flash modems with Odin and there is pretty much no risk to bricking, the only risk you'll run in to is that your radios won't work until you properly flash the modem. Good luck.
That looks like a great source of information thanks....so it should be possible to install the latest 4.4.2 AT&T firmware, then re-install the UK modems ....I wasn't what the risk of flashing modems was, but it seems like you just use Odin again with the correct file. So as long as I can get hold of those I should be OK.
Many thanks again for the assist.
Hi there, I need help.
I tried to flash the stock firmware but I got this message on my phone.can not do anything
I was on dr.ketan P13 trying to flash the stock firmware.
My device was UNITED ARAB EMIRATES(XSG) now is:
UNITED KINGDOM /IRELAND (XEU) since I flashed P13.
SW REV CHECK FAIL(BOOTLOADER) DEVICE: 3, BINARY: 2
After flashing Dr ketan's bootloader device booted well, but CSC country changed.
Any ideas how to go back to my original CSC Country.?
I will appreciate your help
osk4rin said:
Hi there, I need help.
I tried to flash the stock firmware but I got this message on my phone.can not do anything
I was on dr.ketan P13 trying to flash the stock firmware.
My device was UNITED ARAB EMIRATES(XSG) now is:
UNITED KINGDOM /IRELAND (XEU) since I flashed P13.
SW REV CHECK FAIL(BOOTLOADER) DEVICE: 3, BINARY: 2
After flashing Dr ketan's bootloader device booted well, but CSC country changed.
Any ideas how to go back to my original CSC Country.?
I will appreciate your help
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use your last valid twrp backup from before the issue to restore:
carrier configs (odm)
efs
also when you flash full stock, use csc.md5 and not home_csc.md5 as CSC file.
it migh be good to research what the very latest firmware files are for your device. there should be a july update somewhere. so use that and try again.
if you want and try to fix ure csc issue try to flash zip in:
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AhXVLDDj8g3AgeA6IyH1iTzQAGB4MA
beware that you flash this at tour own free will and i cant be held responsible for anything.
do a full backup first.
in aroma choose DBT and choose ure correct CSC code.
bober10113 said:
use your last valid twrp backup from before the issue to restore:
carrier configs (odm)
efs
also when you flash full stock, use csc.md5 and not home_csc.md5 as CSC file.
it migh be good to research what the very latest firmware files are for your device. there should be a july update somewhere. so use that and try again.
if you want and try to fix ure csc issue try to flash zip in:
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AhXVLDDj8g3AgeA6IyH1iTzQAGB4MA
beware that you flash this at tour own free will and i cant be held responsible for anything.
do a full backup first.
in aroma choose DBT and choose ure correct CSC code.
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How am I going to know which is the correct CSC code on that download CSC link?
I found a screenshot of my original CSC code(right)
and I screenshot one for the current. (left)
osk4rin said:
How am I going to know which is the correct CSC code on that download CSC link?
I found a screenshot of my original CSC code and I screenshot one for the current.
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looks like its xsg
so looks like u are ok.
who is your sim carrier?
bober10113 said:
looks like its xsg
so looks like u are ok.
who is your sim carrier?
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Sim carrier T-Mobile
I wanted to downgrade to Oreo, but I can't...still getting the same error mentioned above when I flashed Oreo firmware from the same region.
osk4rin said:
Sim carrier T-Mobile
I wanted to downgrade to Oreo, but I can't...still getting the same error mentioned above when I flashed Oreo firmware from the same region.
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oh ok then. well there is TMO in the XAA usa menu in the csc zip. but you are in the us right? so its TMO usa ?
try it. if it doesn't work then flash back stock like u have been doing. if it does work post back here the same screen shot of that app. id be curious to see if it's correctly changes your csc
bober10113 said:
oh ok then. well there in TMO in the XAA usa menu in the csc zip. but you are in the us right? so its TMO usa ?
try it. if it dosenr work then flash back stock like u have been doing. if it does work post back here the same screen shot of that app. id be curious to see if it's correctly changes your csc
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Yes, I am in the USA, but I bought my phone online .the original region is the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
osk4rin said:
Yes, I am in the USA, but I bought my phone online .the original region is the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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ok that dosnet matter since csc zip flashes tmo files.
so go ahead and try it if you want and report back.
im heading off to bed so good luck
bober10113 said:
ok that dosnet matter since csc zip flashes tmo files.
so go ahead and try it if you want and report back.
I'm heading off to bed so good luck
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Thank you for your help and staying up late helping me.
I already download from Sammobile the most recent firmware from my current region.
it went throw and flash well. now ill just download the Oreo one.
Thank you!!
osk4rin said:
Thank you for your help and staying up late helping me.
I already download from Sammobile the most recent firmware from my current region.
it went throw and flash well. now ill just download the Oreo one.
Thank you!!
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have same problem. I have Note 9 N960F on 9.0 N9 N960FXXS3CSG5 August Patch and i wanna go back to Oreo 8.1.0 N960FXXS2ARL3. But when i flash with odin always fail. " SW REV. CHECK FAIL(BOOTLOADER) DEVICE :3 BINARY: 2 " i know this August patch have XXS3 and 8.10 have XXS2. Any way to downgrade without fail ? PLEASE HELP ME
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have same problem. I have Note 9 N960F on 9.0 N9 N960FXXS3CSG5 August Patch and i wanna go back to Oreo 8.1.0 N960FXXS2ARL3. But when i flash with odin always fail. " SW REV. CHECK FAIL(BOOTLOADER) DEVICE :3 BINARY: 2 " i know this August patch have XXS3 and 8.10 have XXS2. Any way to downgrade without fail ? PLEASE HELP ME
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ure flashing older firmware rev 2 on a bootloader revision 3 firmware phone.
u cant downgrade to 2 or 1. u have to flash 3 and up firmware.
u can search and read all about it if u take the time.
Hi,
After an upgrade to Android 10 I am really disappointed at its performance and decided to go back to 9.
I have an officially unlocked G973U1, but am really confused what CSC should I use for flash.
I guess it should be XAA. Is there any risk in using a different CSC for flashing? I noticed another few for unlocked, like USC, XAS...
Also, what firmware version should I use? There's BSIA, BSIP, BSKA, etc.. Is there one that's safer than others?
I hope to keep my data so I might use HOME_CSC. But is it gonna work since this is a downgrade.
Thanks.
I don't think u can downgrade
vrships said:
Hi,
After an upgrade to Android 10 I am really disappointed at its performance and decided to go back to 9.
I have an officially unlocked G973U1, but am really confused what CSC should I use for flash.
I guess it should be XAA. Is there any risk in using a different CSC for flashing? I noticed another few for unlocked, like USC, XAS...
Also, what firmware version should I use? There's BSIA, BSIP, BSKA, etc.. Is there one that's safer than others?
I hope to keep my data so I might use HOME_CSC. But is it gonna work since this is a downgrade.
Thanks.
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USC is not unlocked.. its for US Cellular and no it doesnt matter since its multi-csc they should all have all the csc then it changes based on sim
and as advised ur bl is locked so u cant downgrade.. u also cannot use any other csc except ones made for U U1 or W variants other variants csc i.e can only use firm for stock combo