I'm new here in terms of posting but I've been lurking for some time now. The forum has helped me out countless amounts of times. Thanks for that btw!
I've had a little search around on the forum but I can't seem to get a (laymans) answer.
I want to flash back to Orange Branded firmware on my SGS but I can't seem to find the correct one. I have a 'stock' firmware on my phone at the moment but I'd like to go back to Orange Branded (before my boss finds out I've been messing about with the mobile again haha)
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Wayne
have you tried samfirmware.com ?
I have mate but I can't seem to find a Firmware for Orange UK :-(
back to orange
hello i found this site that has this program with all the firmware from different counties i checked and orange uk is in the list
go to site i will pm you the link and download the fus downloader
then open program choose phone model and region, then check firmware the download option will then come up
download and flash with odin or other flasher
thanks.
Could you share the link for all please, so others that wish to do the same can use it...
If you cant post a link just type dot in brackets or something
The website which i downloaded the program.
http://fus.nanzen.se/#GT-I9000
hope i helped
Thanks whlzibos.
It downloaded the firmware and appeared to flash it OK through Odin but then it brings up an error (Error in cache/recovery/sec_csc.zip) then it aborts.
Confusion!
Odin can be temperamental, have you tried a few times, with a couple of hours between, also possibly another computer?
Have you downloaded all files?
If you only have one, go inside that file and look for a csc folder, is there anything inside that folder? If its missing your probably missing another part
It's ok now. i've flashed the phone with Stock Firmware in the hope that Orange won't shaft me. The phone is returned and I've got a replacement now.
Hurrendous the amount of **** that comes on Orange SGS isn't it. Thank god I can hide all them crappy apps with launcherpro else I'd be fiddling with it again haha
whlzibos said:
hello i found this site that has this program with all the firmware from different counties i checked and orange uk is in the list
go to site i will pm you the link and download the fus downloader
then open program choose phone model and region, then check firmware the download option will then come up
download and flash with odin or other flasher
thanks.
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is it possible if you could help me find the stock firmware bvkg3 bcz ive been looking and all links are dead. please pm me thank you
I'm terribly sorry if this was asked before but I've been searching but so far I haven't found any
As the title says, Has anyone have any news about Nougat for Customised UK? Have we been left out? I'm so close to download a different FTF to flash but I am waiting patiently.
Any information is appreciated
Nougat for Customized UK
AJMeisterXD said:
I'm terribly sorry if this was asked before but I've been searching but so far I haven't found any
As the title says, Has anyone have any news about Nougat for Customised UK? Have we been left out? I'm so close to download a different FTF to flash but I am waiting patiently.
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Any information is appreciated
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As the title says, Has anyone have any news about Nougat for Customised UK? Have we been left out? I'm so close to download a different FTF to flash but I am waiting patiently.
I read on Xperiablog,that someone ask on sony uk chat, and they told him that Nougat will come this month...But i didnt wait that long time and flash Customized Ru (before i had customized uk)...i dont believe that Nougat will come this month for customized UK...Just flash Customized RU, but after you flash Nougat and start phone and set it, then reboot your phone, it will be in russia language, then go to the settings, language and input and set preffered language and delete each others...then when will you reboot or start your phone, it will be in you language ...
kiosk123 said:
As the title says, Has anyone have any news about Nougat for Customised UK? Have we been left out? I'm so close to download a different FTF to flash but I am waiting patiently.
I read on Xperiablog,that someone ask on sony uk chat, and they told him that Nougat will come this month...But i didnt wait that long time and flash Customized Ru (before i had customized uk)...i dont believe that Nougat will come this month for customized UK...Just flash Customized RU, but after you flash Nougat and start phone and set it, then reboot your phone, it will be in russia language, then go to the settings, language and input and set preffered language and delete each others...then when will you reboot or start your phone, it will be in you language ...
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OK, thanks !
Edit: Almost forgot to ask, doesn't it delete all of your installed apps when you flash your phone? It's been awhile since I've done this things, last time was with an Samsung Galaxy Y
AJMeisterXD said:
OK, thanks !
Edit: Almost forgot to ask, doesn't it delete all of your installed apps when you flash your phone? It's been awhile since I've done this things, last time was with an Samsung Galaxy Y
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No, it doesnt delete installed apps if you dont tick folders under wipe section in flashtool...But i recommend to do clean install, because you can get bootloop with dirty flash... https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/development/nougat-firmware-z3-e6553-6533-t3545481 there are an instructions....But when i was flashing software, i read instructions too, but flashtool shows errors, than before you flash, first you must to do:
1. Enable usb debugging mode in phone
2.Connect your phone to pc BEFORE YOU RUN FLASHTOOL!!!!
3. when you select your firmware and image will pop up, do what pop up image say...
Its important to connect your mobile BEFORE YOU RUN FLASHTOOLl!
And one more thing, you must upgrade flashtool 0.9.23.1 to 0.9.23.2 with .jar file, but doesnt do stupid thing that i, iam tried run .jar file but it shows erros, then i get idea that i must replace downloaded .jar file with existing one in flashtool folde and it works...
And if flash starts, the green bar will go quickly to the end, but then will stop, and after few minutes it will continue to end....It was in my round, but maybe you have different pc then it can be different...
I will keep waiting...I am afraid to do it myself! :crying:
Can anyone help me, please, with this issue? My phone can't see further updates and I got stuck with this... Any idea?
Photo taken 2 days ago
islandman75 said:
Can anyone help me, please, with this issue? My phone can't see further updates and I got stuck with this... Any idea?
Photo taken 2 days ago
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Because sony dont push the update for your region...
kiosk123 said:
Because sony dont push the update for your region...
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Any way I can force the cell to get the update?
islandman75 said:
Any way I can force the cell to get the update?
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Do what i wrote on this thread...flash it, dont wait for it...
Hello, i updated using flashtool the CustomisedRU ftf. From now on i am not CustomisedUK but RU? I mean if i use Xperia Companion i will be updating as customised RU?
Yes
AntwnisGr said:
Hello, i updated using flashtool the CustomisedRU ftf. From now on i am not CustomisedUK but RU? I mean if i use Xperia Companion i will be updating as customised RU?
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Yes, your phone will be downloading Russian customised FTF now, the same goes for your Xperia Companion. This is because your phone has changed its registration from UK files to RU files...
AntwnisGr said:
Hello, i updated using flashtool the CustomisedRU ftf. From now on i am not CustomisedUK but RU? I mean if i use Xperia Companion i will be updating as customised RU?
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Yes, it will be updating as Customized RU.
Hi ! I have some questions
1.did you flash h8216 with flashtool ? android pie .107
2.you had problems ?
any help is welcome
Note -- I do not want to use Newflasher .. sorry
thx.
Sorry only newflasher works
kris555777 said:
Sorry only newflasher works
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however they are said to have support for xz2 by flastools site ...
anyway thanks for fedback
kris555777 maybe you can help me tell me how it's done with newflasher ....step by step what i have to do 1.2.3.4.5.6.etc
thx
CONFIRM works perfectly
flashtool---0.9.25.0-64bis -----windows seven
How could you flash the Xz2? I can not find an Xz2 entry in the tool. Therefore I can not convert the firmware into a ftf. Can someone help me?
Android_1991 said:
How could you flash the Xz2? I can not find an Xz2 entry in the tool. Therefore I can not convert the firmware into a ftf. Can someone help me?
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get down flashtool-0.9.25.0 is only the variant 64bits u need windows seven (8-9) 64bits
instal-run-instal drivers flash mode and boot mode- bay click icon xperiafirmare select for your phone model and download -after he finished download and unpaching close xperiafirmware flash tools will only create ftf files - now click icon flash mode in flashtools select firmware- get fhone in flash mode ( power off them volume down insert cable) accept script accept all and play ---after 5 minutes is ready all done power on phone .
look at old tutorial in youtube by flashtools is similar procedure.
Thanks for the answer. I did everything as you say. The downloaded firmware still has to be converted into a ftf file, but that can not be done because the Xz2 is not included in the list. Could you export the Xz2 device entry for me so that I can import into my flashtool?
is on the list, you can do it if you respect everything I wrote
see directly on youtube .....if you can not see on the site
Many thanks for your effort. I have solved the problem myself now. The problem was the Windows Defender. After I disabled the Defender, the Flashtool found 116 devices instead of 67 devices before. Now I could flashing the xz2 easily
Android_1991 said:
Many thanks for your effort. I have solved the problem myself now. The problem was the Windows Defender. After I disabled the Defender, the Flashtool found 116 devices instead of 67 devices before. Now I could flashing the xz2 easily
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I'm glad for u
Hy i tried to root my sm-m205fn and i ended with this error
kernel check fail device 2 binary 1 boot
i try all versions of odin with all factory firmware availlable for my region(from sammobile) i struggle for 5 days. i know that i need the firmware with U1.
I try with an old version of Smart switch it does recognize model but serial number is wrong seems that it doesn't exist on samsung database.
the phone is original not a clone.
seems i can't figure out what is wrong. i also try to put custom os from within twrp nothing works . please advice me because i don't have any idea .
sorry for my bad english. thanks in advance
tekken1979 said:
Hy i tried to root my sm-m205fn and i ended with this error
kernel check fail device 2 binary 1 boot
i try all versions of odin with all factory firmware availlable for my region(from sammobile) i struggle for 5 days. i know that i need the firmware with U1.
I try with an old version of Smart switch it does recognize model but serial number is wrong seems that it doesn't exist on samsung database.
the phone is original not a clone.
seems i can't figure out what is wrong. i also try to put custom os from within twrp nothing works . please advice me because i don't have any idea .
sorry for my bad english. thanks in advance
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the phone was flashed with U1 but the device is U2 now kernel is corrupt sboot is corrupt ..... almost all files. need to erase all.
tekken1979 said:
the phone was flashed with U1 but the device is U2 now kernel is corrupt sboot is corrupt ..... almost all files. need to erase all.
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SOLVED by myself this thread can be closed.
help me!
tekken1979 said:
SOLVED by myself this thread can be closed.
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Don't close mate. Help me I need your help. Exactly same case i have explained it all here . Help me out brother. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-m20/help/help-t3986897
In short, I can't boot into anything.
You'll forever be my hero. Help me solve this thing bro.
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Don't close mate. Help me I need your help. Exactly same case i have explained it all here . Help me out brother. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-m20/help/help-t3986897
In short, I can't boot into anything.
You'll forever be my hero. Help me solve this thing bro.
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As i said in private message download the correct firmware and flash with odin
connect phone to laptop via usb cable. keep pressing Volume down and power till phone restarts then keep pressing both volume up and down till a blue screen appear then press volume up.
If flash fail then u use the wrong firmware look at this Letter and number when u look for firmware download.
I use the firmware name for SM-m205FN/DS for explanation
M205FDDU2BSH3
If the odin fail to flash the firmware search for U1 firmware even it's for another country i use my phone in Germany and the firmware is for India
PS. sorry for my bad english
tekken1979 said:
As i said in private message download the correct firmware and flash with odin
connect phone to laptop via usb cable. keep pressing Volume down and power till phone restarts then keep pressing both volume up and down till a blue screen appear then press volume up.
If flash fail then u use the wrong firmware look at this Letter and number when u look for firmware download.
I use the firmware name for SM-m205FN/DS for explanation
M205FDDU2BSH3
If the odin fail to flash the firmware search for U1 firmware even it's for another country i use my phone in Germany and the firmware is for India
PS. sorry for my bad english
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Thanks Mate
Hi.
I have downloaded and installed by TWRP this BL file;
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261628198
That by mistake I wanted to install this other BL;
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603901376
And now it turns out that when I start I don't have IMEI. How can I solve it?
My device is a;
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F.
Android 8.
I have tried to install a 5-file ROM (BL, AP, CP, CSC AND USER DATA) and ODIN gives me FAIL. When the phone is in DOWNLOAD mode I get a red letter on the bottom that says; SW REV. CHECK FAIL (BOOTLOADER) DEVICE: 8. BINARY: 5.
Please help!!
D-Mak said:
Hi.
I have downloaded and installed by TWRP this BL file;
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261628198
That by mistake I wanted to install this other BL;
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603901376
And now it turns out that when I start I don't have IMEI. How can I solve it?
My device is a;
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F.
Android 8.
I have tried to install a 5-file ROM (BL, AP, CP, CSC AND USER DATA) and ODIN gives me FAIL. When the phone is in DOWNLOAD mode I get a red letter on the bottom that says; SW REV. CHECK FAIL (BOOTLOADER) DEVICE: 8. BINARY: 5.
Please help!!
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When I have lost IMEI before, flashing stock filmware has resolved it for me.
You are getting that error in Odin as you are trying to flash bootloader 5 over bootloader 8. You can't downgrade the bootloader version. You need to download the latest filmware.
I take it you updated your phone in the last couple of days to be on bootloader 8. Just download that same filmware and it should flash fine.
stonedpsycho said:
When I have lost IMEI before, flashing stock filmware has resolved it for me.
You are getting that error in Odin as you are trying to flash bootloader 5 over bootloader 8. You can't downgrade the bootloader version. You need to download the latest filmware.
I take it you updated your phone in the last couple of days to be on bootloader 8. Just download that same filmware and it should flash fine.
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It works now!
I have downloaded the last available ROM and I have flashed it with Odin and to start everything went well.
Thank you very much @stonedpsycho :good:
hi
I have Galaxy Note 8 - N950F DOUS , my mobile used to restart on its own two to three times a day, so I thought I need to change my present rom which was -{ [Note 8][OneUI Pie][JetBlackUI][06Apr-2020][v50] LightROM}so first I tried LineageOS17 but it did not install so I did a clean wipe and reflashed the Oneui Pie Light Rom again, I noticed no network so after checking the phone info I saw both my IMEI is showing NA , yes the problem of restarting did go but both my both -IMEI numbers are also gone, I reflashed it a few times but its same, I reinstalled my backup but still no IMEI, I tried everything I cannot get back my IMEI, I do have it on the box and back of my phone but I don't know what to do, any help please , its been three days my phone is dead no IMEI, please advice, I am not a phone expert just know basics, Please don't mind , if I have to install the original rom or something please , Please give me links. Thanks in advance. Guys please Help. oh, I installed it throw USB is that a problem ?
Samad.
zdarkstranger said:
hi
I have Galaxy Note 8 - N950F DOUS , my mobile used to restart on its own two to three times a day, so I thought I need to change my present rom which was -{ [Note 8][OneUI Pie][JetBlackUI][06Apr-2020][v50] LightROM}so first I tried LineageOS17 but it did not install so I did a clean wipe and reflashed the Oneui Pie Light Rom again, I noticed no network so after checking the phone info I saw both my IMEI is showing NA , yes the problem of restarting did go but both my both -IMEI numbers are also gone, I reflashed it a few times but its same, I reinstalled my backup but still no IMEI, I tried everything I cannot get back my IMEI, I do have it on the box and back of my phone but I don't know what to do, any help please , its been three days my phone is dead no IMEI, please advice, I am not a phone expert just know basics, Please don't mind , if I have to install the original rom or something please , Please give me links. Thanks in advance. Guys please Help. oh, I installed it throw USB is that a problem ?
Samad.
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First off, did you back up your EFS folder before flashing a rom? You should always do this. If you did, try restoring the EFS with TWRP.
If that fails, flash stock filmware with Odin. The thread below gives you all the information you need to do this. At the end of post number 2, you can download Samfirm, this is an excellent program for Pc that will allow you to download the filmware much faster than a free SamMobile account or Updato.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072
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First off, did you back up your EFS folder before flashing a rom? You should always do this. If you did, try restoring the EFS with TWRP.
If that fails, flash stock filmware with Odin. The thread below gives you all the information you need to do this. At the end of post number 2, you can download Samfirm, this is an excellent program for Pc that will allow you to download the filmware much faster than a free SamMobile account or Updato.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072
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there is no backup of EFS, I just pressed backup and got three options then, - Boot, System and Data.
zdarkstranger said:
there is no backup of EFS, I just pressed backup and got three options then, - Boot, System and Data.
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Try flashing stock filmware then, this will usually resolve this issue. All you need to know on how to do this is in the link I posted above.
stonedpsycho said:
Try flashing stock filmware then, this will usually resolve this issue. All you need to know on how to do this is in the link I posted above.
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HI AGAIN I tried using Samfirm, I put in SM-N950F and Region Middle east as the country in phone is United Arab Emirates, but its asking to please verify input or use manual, but where can I find information for ( PDA, CSC AND PHONE ) and do I use Middle East ? thanks
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HI AGAIN I tried using Samfirm, I put in SM-N950F and Region Middle east as the country in phone is United Arab Emirates, but its asking to please verify input or use manual, but where can I find information for ( PDA, CSC AND PHONE ) and do I use Middle East ? thanks
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Leave it on auto, put the model number in the Model section, for region put XSG, which I believe is correct for UAE.
zdarkstranger said:
HI AGAIN I tried using Samfirm, I put in SM-N950F and Region Middle east as the country in phone is United Arab Emirates, but its asking to please verify input or use manual, but where can I find information for ( PDA, CSC AND PHONE ) and do I use Middle East ? thanks
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ok got it ,Region - yes UAE is (XSG) Thanks again , downloading now .
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Leave it on auto, put the model number in the Model section, for region put XSG, which I believe is correct for UAE.
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Just I quick question, I can flash it in TWRP right ? or do I need Odin ?
Thank you so much .:good:
zdarkstranger said:
Just I quick question, I can flash it in TWRP right ? or do I need Odin ?
Thank you so much .:good:
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Odin. You can also find the download for that in the thread link I posted to you.
stonedpsycho said:
Odin. You can also find the download for that in the thread link I posted to you.
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Thanks you and I already have it installed. :good:
stonedpsycho said:
Odin. You can also find the download for that in the thread link I posted to you.
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Hi man, am in trouble, that samfirm downloader is a pain, its downloaded more then one GB and stopped when i choose to append download it said connection lost , start again, happened 3 times and then I tried to download by Jdownloader from other sites, and I downloaded a firmware but it's not installing, I was using android 9 and maybe I downloaded android 8 , really internet has become hell, most downloads are scams and spam, anyway I don't know where to download the latest firmware, if you could please give me a link, terrible here because the internet is so slow I started download yesterday and today just got completed, sorry to disturb you but I really don't understand where to download the latest firmware from, thank you again.
zdarkstranger said:
Hi man, am in trouble, that samfirm downloader is a pain, its downloaded more then one GB and stopped when i choose to append download it said connection lost , start again, happened 3 times and then I tried to download by Jdownloader from other sites, and I downloaded a firmware but it's not installing, I was using android 9 and maybe I downloaded android 8 , really internet has become hell, most downloads are scams and spam, anyway I don't know where to download the latest firmware, if you could please give me a link, terrible here because the internet is so slow I started download yesterday and today just got completed, sorry to disturb you but I really don't understand where to download the latest firmware from, thank you again.
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You can download from SamMobile, you will have to create a free account so you can download. I suggest using ADM (advanced download manager) as your internet is not good, it should let you carry on downloading if it gets interrupted.
Here is the filmware link (SamMobile is safe to use)
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-8/firmware/SM-N950F/XSG/download/N950FXXSADTB1/325565/
If the download in Samfirm stops at any point the download becomes corrupted, and you have to start again! So this way should be better for you (SamMobile)
stonedpsycho said:
You can download from SamMobile, you will have to create a free account so you can download. I suggest using ADM (advanced download manager) as your internet is not good, it should let you carry on downloading if it gets interrupted.
Here is the filmware link (SamMobile is safe to use)
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-8/firmware/SM-N950F/XSG/download/N950FXXSADTB1/325565/
If the download in Samfirm stops at any point the download becomes corrupted, and you have to start again! So this way should be better for you (SamMobile)
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Thank you, I have a free account, but this site is very annoying, just does not allow free download, like force buy, that will never happen, I WILL buy another Mobile if I have to but will never pay to download from SamMobile site. :good:
zdarkstranger said:
Thank you, I have a free account, but this site is very annoying, just does not allow free download, like force buy, that will never happen, I WILL buy another Mobile if I have to but will never pay to download from SamMobile site. :good:
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Maybe it has changed, I have not used it for a good while, you used to be able to download for free but at a very slow speed.
You could try Updato.com, but I'm not sure if it has the latest firmware.
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Maybe it has changed, I have not used it for a good while, you used to be able to download for free but at a very slow speed.
You could try Updato.com, but I'm not sure if it has the latest firmware.
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Thank you so much again, you are a great person, I got a super site, lets you download the ROm like free ans super fast, I used Jdownloader , I could not find proper ADM most were viruses as soon as it got downloaded the Antivirus blocked it saying virus. Anyway the download speed was 15. mb plus, and it installed and my IMEI is back, again I thank you so much.
I put up the link if anyone else needs to download the Firmware in the future. here's the link -
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__Note8__/zfm4/XSG/N950FXXSADTB1/N950FOXMADTB1/
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Thank you so much again, you are a great person, I got a super site, lets you download the ROm like free ans super fast, I used Jdownloader , I could not find proper ADM most were viruses as soon as it got downloaded the Antivirus blocked it saying virus. Anyway the download speed was 15. mb plus, and it installed and my IMEI is back, again I thank you so much.
I put up the link if anyone else needs to download the Firmware in the future. here's the link -
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__Note8__/zfm4/XSG/N950FXXSADTB1/N950FOXMADTB1/
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I apologise that ADV seemed to be a virus for you I won't recommend that ever again to someone. It seemed to work fine for Windows Defender...
Really glad you have fixed your issue though :highfive: