Where exactly is my firmware coming from? Given that the 920I has MM and my phone is also independent from the carriers, what would be the reasoning for not receiving the update yet? Am I waiting on T-Mobile to do something or Samsung themselves? I've searched through a few threads but its very hard to get reliable answers considering the model numbers for the T-Mobile branded and carrier unlocked G920Ts are differentiated only by the 1 on the end of the T-Mob variant. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Where exactly is my firmware coming from? Given that the 920I has MM and my phone is also independent from the carriers, what would be the reasoning for not receiving the update yet? Am I waiting on T-Mobile to do something or Samsung themselves? I've searched through a few threads but its very hard to get reliable answers considering the model numbers for the T-Mobile branded and carrier unlocked G920Ts are differentiated only by the 1 on the end of the T-Mob variant. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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What is your device model in settings .
If you use tmobile 920t Android M is close .. as far as I know it won't be long likely within 30days
Sprint s6
already got Marshmallow
It's well known that tmobile s6 does not have the update yet .Word to the wise If you plan to upgrade better wait if you like to root the phone .
Android 6.0 update just may very well lock the tmobile variants bootloader just like the s7 was out of the box this isn't verified but its good speculation and likely the scenario to come in my opinion.
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What is your device model in settings .
If you use tmobile 920t Android M is close
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Like I said in the OP, I have the US unlocked G920T. My model has nothing to do with T-Mobile other than sharing a letter.
My device model in settings is SM-920T. The T-Mobile variant is SM-920T1, if I'm not mistaken.
Again, my model is completely free from any carrier bloatware. It is sold under the moniker 'US Warranty Version' on Amazon.
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Like I said in the OP, I have the US unlocked G920T. My model has nothing to do with T-Mobile other than sharing a letter.
My device model in settings is SM-920T. The T-Mobile variant is SM-920T1, if I'm not mistaken.
Again, my model is completely free from any carrier bloatware. It is sold under the moniker 'US Warranty Version' on Amazon.
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G920T is T-Mobile. G920T1 is MetroPCS
Do you have the box your phone came in? The model # printed on my box is SM-G920TZKAX, which like yours is unlocked and has no carrier branding or bloat, but also has very little documentation on. I'm trying to find similar answers, such as, is it safe to flash T-Mo firmwares and custom roms to this mode.
I also have the US factory unlocked carrier-free version. Sammobile has firmware for the T-Mobile and unlocked version on the same page (see link below). The "Cellular South" version is the unlocked version we have. I don't know why the unlocked firmware is connected to the T-Mobile firmware.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G920T/
Sammobile shows MM for the US Cellular and Sprint versions.
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G920T is T-Mobile. G920T1 is MetroPCS
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Exactly as said g920t=tmobile
He didn't get it the first time
I agree, this is some what confusing as the G920T Unlock is not branded with T-Mobile but share the same model name. It is extremely unclear as to who will be providing the update for the G920T unlock from Samsung or T-Mobile. One of my original reason to getting an unlock phone was to not depend on a carrier.
I hope someone else share some more insight in the difference between the two models.
I called T-mobile about this after not getting any update from T-mobile. They said I should take it to Best Buy to have it updated.
I am thinking of just waiting a couple more weeks for the bloatware free unlocked version. Hopefully it shows up soon. I think other folks should bug Samsung about it though so they don't forget.
senseamp said:
I called T-mobile about this after not getting any update from T-mobile. They said I should take it to Best Buy to have it updated.
I am thinking of just waiting a couple more weeks for the bloatware free unlocked version. Hopefully it shows up soon. I think other folks should bug Samsung about it though so they don't forget.
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Several weeks ago Samsung tech support told me (via phone call) to visit the Samsung Experience Store inside my local Best Buy. So I went and the Samsung rep couldn't get her computer to recognize my phone, because it was not carrier branded. I suspect they're using Smart Switch, but I'm not sure. That was a waste of time. When the T-Mobile MM came out, I flashed it. If a unlocked MM firmware is released, I'll probably flash it. You're better off flashing T-Mobile's firmwares since it gets security updates much more frequently than the unlocked version.
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Several weeks ago Samsung tech support told me (via phone call) to visit the Samsung Experience Store inside my local Best Buy. So I went and the Samsung rep couldn't get her computer to recognize my phone, because it was not carrier branded. I suspect they're using Smart Switch, but I'm not sure. That was a waste of time. When the T-Mobile MM came out, I flashed it. If a unlocked MM firmware is released, I'll probably flash it. You're better off flashing T-Mobile's firmwares since it gets security updates much more frequently than the unlocked version.
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So once I flash to T-mobile version, it will then get OTA updates that T-mobile version gets or I will need to flash it manually? Also, does it trigger KNOX? If I have a problem with the phone, can I flash to stock and warranty it?
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So once I flash to T-mobile version, it will then get OTA updates that T-mobile version gets or I will need to flash it manually? Also, does it trigger KNOX? If I have a problem with the phone, can I flash to stock and warranty it?
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I assume I'll get T-Mobile OTA updates since I'm a T-Mobile customer. I don't know for those who flash the T-Mobile firmware and use the phone on other carriers. After I flashed the T-Mobile firmware, the Google Play store website automatically recognizes my phone as a T-Mobile S6. KNOX was not triggered. I don't know about warranty.
Just looking at 5.1.1 , XAR version with same CL was built 25 days earlier than T-mobile version.
Maybe it's just normal variation in release dates, I think I will give it a couple more weeks for the OTA.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G920T/
Model SM-G920T
Model name Galaxy S6
Country Cellular south
Version Android 5.1.1
Changelist 5756057
Build date Thu, 05 Nov 2015 04:56:32 +0000
Product code XAR
PDA G920TUEU3COK1
CSC G920TXAR3COK1
Model SM-G920T
Model name Galaxy S6
Country USA (T-Mobile)
Version Android 5.1.1
Changelist 5756057
Build date Mon, 30 Nov 2015 01:58:17 +0000
Product code TMB
PDA G920TUVS3DOJC
CSC G920TTMB3DOJC
senseamp said:
Just looking at 5.1.1 , XAR version with same CL was built 25 days earlier than T-mobile version.
Maybe it's just normal variation in release dates, I think I will give it a couple more weeks for the OTA.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G920T/
Model SM-G920T
Model name Galaxy S6
Country Cellular south
Version Android 5.1.1
Changelist 5756057
Build date Thu, 05 Nov 2015 04:56:32 +0000
Product code XAR
PDA G920TUEU3COK1
CSC G920TXAR3COK1
Model SM-G920T
Model name Galaxy S6
Country USA (T-Mobile)
Version Android 5.1.1
Changelist 5756057
Build date Mon, 30 Nov 2015 01:58:17 +0000
Product code TMB
PDA G920TUVS3DOJC
CSC G920TTMB3DOJC
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Official OTA out today. Glad I waited.
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http://www.theandroidsoul.com/andro...dule-samsung-htc-sony-motorola-manufacturers/
Google announced the Android 5.0 Lollipop a couple of days back and we’re already hearing news from various Android manufacturer partners for their Android 5.0 Lollipop update schedule. Major companies like HTC and Motorola announced their update plans right after a few hours of Google’s announcement, while Sony took a day to announce its update plans.
Just to be clear, the source article states that Samsung has NOT announced any plans to update to Lollipop, and the article goes on to speculate what those dates might be "based on past update cycles". So any of the dates are nothing more than pure guesses anyway. And the "date" given for the S4 Active would be a guess for the non-branded version supplied directly by Samsung. Anything that might or might not come for an AT&T version would come many months later, if at all. Just to be clear. Personally, while it would be fantastic to get Lollipop, I'm not holding my breath...
^_^
didn't get my kitkat update yet and you guys are talking about lolipop .... how sad am i !?
same here no update still on 4.2
I don't know about ota update, but people use official kitkat around 6 months. Install update via odin and job is done.
MiZoSpaDe said:
didn't get my kitkat update yet and you guys are talking about lolipop .... how sad am i !?
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You're just gonna skip directly to lollipop. No trouble.
You can install the kitkat update from any country it will work I did it as I know that my country will be listed
How to upgrade
Yeah! Can you tell us how you upgrade? Cause I cant upgrade to KK yet, and Lolipop i almot here?...
You should download the firmware from sammobile and it will explain you how to do it
5.0.1 come
It came.. NEE
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It came.. NEE
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Wait---you received "Lollipop"? If so, care to share some links?
Nevermind----It looks like a slim chance. I'll be sticking with my trusty Optimus pro for now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-i9295-5-0-1-android-lollipop-update-t3044134
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It came.. NEE
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Isn't that the Finland release for the international model, i9295 ?
mahferer said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-i9295-5-0-1-android-lollipop-update-t3044134
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Yeah and if you actually read that, that release is for the i9295, not the i537. Don't confuse people
Is here only for i537?
Don't confuse your own..
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Is here only for i537?
Don't confuse your own..
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Lollipop has been available for the international model (i9295) for months, it's called Cyanogenmod 12. The only people in this forum unable to use lollipop are those with the U.S. model (i537). Along with the fact that the title of that thread you linked to has the actual model number in its title (and the firmware build number does too), I'm not entirely sure what rebuttal you just failed to articulate, but I'd wager it's inaccurate.
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Lollipop has been available for the international model (i9295) for months, it's called Cyanogenmod 12. The only people in this forum unable to use lollipop are those with the U.S. model (i537). Along with the fact that the title of that thread you linked to has the actual model number in its title (and the firmware build number does too), I'm not entirely sure what rebuttal you just failed to articulate, but I'd wager it's inaccurate.
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Firstly, this thread never implied its about the us variant i537, so his rebuttal was very accurate.
Secondly, The official Lollipop release only came a couple of days ago for the i9295, which is clearly what the OP of the thread begun talking about. Many people in this forum were unable to use lollipop as not many people count a port of Cyanogenmod stable enough to use daily.
Hope that helps you understand this thread better =)
any danger from manual update?
Hi friends. Sure most of you knows about the official 5.0.1 update for S4active which released for nordic countries on sammobile.
I am sill on 4.2.2 in Saudi arabia. My question is : should i update manually to kitkat firstly befor i install lollipop? And is there any dangers for updating my phone to this European update?
Attached my phone info and the update info
GS4 Active to Lollipop OTA
delphimon said:
Just to be clear, the source article states that Samsung has NOT announced any plans to update to Lollipop, and the article goes on to speculate what those dates might be "based on past update cycles". So any of the dates are nothing more than pure guesses anyway. And the "date" given for the S4 Active would be a guess for the non-branded version supplied directly by Samsung. Anything that might or might not come for an AT&T version would come many months later, if at all. Just to be clear. Personally, while it would be fantastic to get Lollipop, I'm not holding my breath...
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I have an unlocked AT&T GS4 Active that I'm currently using through MetroPCS. I still have an AT&T sim card. If I put the AT&T sim card back in the phone, would I have the ability to get the Android 5.0 update? I assume the answer is No as the AT&T sim is not provisioned, but would the sim allow me to get the update over the air? Do all carriers look at the make, model, build # and carrier of all devices to make sure the phone is compatible? I'm assuming if this doesn't work, rooting is the only way. Also, since I have service through MetroPCS, will they update to Lollipop once available or does my model number, SGH-i537, make them think I have AT&T ( and will not update software for the phone )?
Does having an unlocked phone prevent software updates specifically when the phone was made for one carrier only ( AT&T Active )?
Will MetroPCS automatically push software updates to all their customers or to just those that have an approved device from Metro?
David182 said:
I have an unlocked AT&T GS4 Active that I'm currently using through MetroPCS. I still have an AT&T sim card. If I put the AT&T sim card back in the phone, would I have the ability to get the Android 5.0 update? I assume the answer is No as the AT&T sim is not provisioned, but would the sim allow me to get the update over the air? Do all carriers look at the make, model, build # and carrier of all devices to make sure the phone is compatible? I'm assuming if this doesn't work, rooting is the only way. Also, since I have service through MetroPCS, will they update to Lollipop once available or does my model number, SGH-i537, make them think I have AT&T ( and will not update software for the phone )?
Does having an unlocked phone prevent software updates specifically when the phone was made for one carrier only ( AT&T Active )?
Will MetroPCS automatically push software updates to all their customers or to just those that have an approved device from Metro?
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You need to have an active AT&T sim card to get the update automatically. MetroPCS nor any other carrier will never provide updates to an AT&T phone. This is similar to asking if Honda will upgrade the engine of your Ford truck, it's never going to happen. Your only option is to update the phone manually using the guides provided in this forum.
Devo7v said:
You need to have an active AT&T sim card to get the update automatically. MetroPCS nor any other carrier will never provide updates to an AT&T phone. This is similar to asking if Honda will upgrade the engine of your Ford truck, it's never going to happen. Your only option is to update the phone manually using the guides provided in this forum.
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The build number on my SM-T710 is MMB29K.T710XXU2CPF3 bought in the USA from Costco.
It is stock.
I have searched all the version history listings and can find no reference to this build number.
I can find CPH1 and CPK1 but no CPF3.
Trying to do a manual update says the firmware is up to date.
It's not really a big deal but just wondering, with Nougat imminent, if I don't have a latest version on my tablet, if the Nougat OTA will work.
Do any of you out there also have this build number?
samsat said:
The build number on my SM-T710 is MMB29K.T710XXU2CPF3 bought in the USA from Costco.
I can find CPH1 and CPK1 but no CPF3.
Do any of you out there also have this build number?
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Why do you look for the old build
P= 15 or 2015
F= 6 or June
PF3 = Version 3 released on June 2015.
So PK1 should be the latest based on alphabetical order.
Thanks for explaining how the version numbers work.
I am not looking for an older build just saying that mine has PF3 and it claims that it's up to date when I try and do an update or use smart switch to do an update.
I'll wait a few days and see if the T710XXU2DQCL arrives via update which has been reported is currently rolling out in the USA.
samsat said:
Thanks for explaining how the version numbers work.
I am not looking for an older build just saying that mine has PF3 and it claims that it's up to date when I try and do an update or use smart switch to do an update.
I'll wait a few days and see if the T710XXU2DQCL arrives via update which has been reported is currently rolling out in the USA.
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It's already available in Sammobile
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-tab-s2/SM-T710/XAR/download/T710XXU2DQCL/128439/
So, even though my Tab S2 is wifi only, this update from Cellular South will be the correct one?
samsat said:
So, even though my Tab S2 is wifi only, this update from Cellular South will be the correct one?
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Cellular South is for US region or country, not a cellular provider, SM-T710 is a Wifi model, and XAR is product code for US tablets.
SamMobile site shows two model numbers with different firmware versions.
SM-N950U = N950USQU1AQH7
SM-N950U1 = N950U1UEU1AQH9
The interesting part is they list the AT&T firmware under the SM-N950U1 section with a firmware version of N950U1UEU1AQH9.
My AT&T branded note is an SM-N950U and running N950USQU1AQH7 firmware.
I'm not sure what the differences are, but I suggest using caution if you want to flash one of these.
EDIT:
Found the differences by going through the FCC info.
SM-N950U = Made in Korea
SM-N950U1 = Made in Vietnam
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the differences between U and U1 firmware is carrier bloat and features.
me2151 said:
the differences between U and U1 firmware is carrier bloat and features.
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Possible, but SamMobile's firmware section disagrees. They list AT&T firmware under the U1 section but I have an AT&T branded U version.
rjohnstone said:
Possible, but SamMobile's firmware section disagrees. They list AT&T firmware under the U1 section but I have an AT&T branded U version.
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The u1 will be the unlocked firmware but will download with carrier csc info...for ease of use...when you put the sim in it does the same thing....my guess anyway after I matched the Sprint u1 with the xaa u1
BlueFox721 said:
The u1 will be the unlocked firmware but will download with carrier csc info...for ease of use...when you put the sim in it does the same thing....my guess anyway after I matched the Sprint u1 with the xaa u1
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So if I have the sprint version note 8 with U fw, would it be worth it to flash u1 fw for less bloat or no?
powerstroke said:
So if I have the sprint version note 8 with U fw, would it be worth it to flash u1 fw for less bloat or no?
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It would be up to you...by flashing my unlocked to Sprint, for testing purposes, I lost download booster but everything else is the same basically. Some theming with Sprint I don't like....I noticed that the VoLTE and WiFi calling are provisioned in both just show up differently in the menus. If VoLTE is in the update for the unlocked version or can be flashed with the USERDATA file with the next update, the lack of bloatware is worth it...for me anyways
BlueFox721 said:
It would be up to you...by flashing my unlocked to Sprint, for testing purposes, I lost download booster but everything else is the same basically. Some theming with Sprint I don't like....I noticed that the VoLTE and WiFi calling are provisioned in both just show up differently in the menus. If VoLTE is in the update for the unlocked version or can be flashed with the USERDATA file with the next update, the lack of bloatware is worth it...for me anyways
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Yeah I don't even see VoLTE on my note 8, just Wi-Fi calling. I had VoLTE on my Sprint s8 plus with the last update
powerstroke said:
Yeah I don't even see VoLTE on my note 8, just Wi-Fi calling. I had VoLTE on my Sprint s8 plus with the last update
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...VoLTE is provisioned in the hidden settings but no app yet for both variants...calling plus
BlueFox721 said:
...VoLTE is provisioned in the hidden settings but no app yet for both variants...calling plus
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So there's a way for me to activate calling plus?
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So there's a way for me to activate calling plus?
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No...The settings are waiting for the apps that are coming in an update...The phone is enabled though
SM-N950U1
Hi i own the SM-N950U1 which i purchased from Samsung store. It is the factory unlocked version. No carrier bloat. So definitely be careful when flashing.
SamMobile site shows two model numbers with different firmware versions.
SM-N950U = N950USQU1AQH7
SM-N950U1 = N950U1UEU1AQH9
The interesting part is they list the AT&T firmware under the SM-N950U1 section with a firmware version of N950U1UEU1AQH9.
My AT&T branded note is an SM-N950U and running N950USQU1AQH7 firmware.
I'm not sure what the differences are, but I suggest using caution if you want to flash one of these.
EDIT:
Found the differences by going through the FCC info.
SM-N950U = Made in Korea
SM-N950U1 = Made in Vietnam
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I'll bet after last years debacle, Samsung want's to easily track which region manufactures it's phones.
And to make things even more confusing... The Note 8 I bought directly from T-Mobile (IE: definitely carrier locked & branded) is also a SM-N950U model. When I unboxed it, the firmware version was listed as N950USQU1AQH7 (which apparently is an exact match for a Sprint branded firmware version number). I have since installed an OTA, and now have N950USQ1AQI5.
I have a pre-ordered Note 8 direct from Sprint and it's manufactured from China and is a SM-N950U
black72cat said:
I have a pre-ordered Note 8 direct from Sprint and it's manufactured from China and is a SM-N950U
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Interesting... the Made in China version didn't go through the FCC. Only Korea and Vietnam models are listed in the filings.
The screen grab in my original post is from the FCC approval docs.
shdwphnx said:
And to make things even more confusing... The Note 8 I bought directly from T-Mobile (IE: definitely carrier locked & branded) is also a SM-N950U model. When I unboxed it, the firmware version was listed as N950USQU1AQH7 (which apparently is an exact match for a Sprint branded firmware version number). I have since installed an OTA, and now have N950USQ1AQI5.
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My AT&T SM-N950U has the same firmware version. (N950USQU1AQH7)
AT&T hasn't pushed the QI5 version yet... supposedly we get it next week.
rjohnstone said:
Interesting... the Made in China version didn't go through the FCC. Only Korea and Vietnam models are listed in the filings.
The screen grab in my original post is from the FCC approval docs.
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Hmmmm............
(Update)........... There are various carriers that have Vietnam, Korea and China as manufacturers. And they all are FCC. Some are different in color and the manufacturer is different.
Manufacture location has NOTHING to do with the model number. U models are carrier models and U1 is the unlocked from samsung. Simple as that.
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Manufacture location has NOTHING to do with the model number. U models are carrier models and U1 is the unlocked from samsung. Simple as that.
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Thank you but I was referring to the fact that My phone was made in China. If you are aware there are Note 8 fakes out there that come pretty close and I JUST confirmed with SAMSUNG that my phone is legit. And the fakes have the same fake model number. Thanks for your help.:good:
black72cat said:
Thank you but I was referring to the fact that My phone was made in China. If you are aware there are Note 8 fakes out there that come pretty close and I JUST confirmed with SAMSUNG that my phone is legit. And the fakes have the same fake model number. Thanks for your help.:good:
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Whats with the bold?
Anyway Meant it toward the OP since he things its related manu location.
Hi there,
i bought my Note8 around Novemeber 2017 from a UK online reseller: everything was fine, i got it (i live in Italy), it was brand new, sealed, etc
Now the problem: i didn't get any firmware update since then, and i'm still stuck at the August 1, 2017 Android security patch level.
By googling around the Build Number, it appears my phone is actually from South America, but i'm not sure.
Question: can you help me identify where my phone is exactly from?
And if it's from another region, does that impact my ability to get firmware updates?
Attached is a screenshot of my
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edit: it appers i can't post outside link, and i've no idea how to attach an image, anyhow here it is:
Basedband: N950FXXU1AQHB
Build number: NMF26X.N950FXXU1AQI8
Go to Settings>About phone>Software information, under Service provider SW ver look at the CSC code (XXX/XXX/XXX). The last 3 letter code is the phone's original CSC. Search google or Sammobile or post it here.
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BTW you should get OTA updates fine if on stock unrooted firmware. My N950F is from the UK (XEU) & I'm in the USA, OTA updates worked fine when I was stock. Some regions/countries get updates slow but yours is an old fw & you should've got an update by now.
You could always flash updated firmwares manually though. When happens when you go to Settings>Software update & check for updates?
shouren04 said:
Go to Settings>About phone>Software information, under Service provider SW ver look at the CSC code (XXX/XXX/XXX). The last 3 letter code is the phone's original CSC. Search google or $URL
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[/COLOR]BTW you should get OTA updates fine if on stock unrooted firmware. My N950F is from the UK (XEU) & I'm in the USA, OTA updates worked fine when I was stock. Some regions/countries get updates slow but yours is an old fw & you should've got an update by now.
You could always flash updated firmwares manually though. When happens when you go to Settings>Software update & check for updates?
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Thanks, here it is:
Service provider: SAOMC_SM-N950F_OXM_ITV_0025
ce071717249b6410017e
ITV/ITV/BRI
Bri = Taiwan? But when i search using the Baseband version, it looks like my phone is from South America.
I keep checking the software update tabs, but it says i'm on the latest firmware:
Current version: N950FXXU1AQI8 / N950FOXM1AQHF / N950FXXU1AQHB (this last one is my Baseband version).
Yes BRI is Taiwan. Baseband version doesn't tell you where the phone originated, it's just the modem version. You can check N950F from other regions with the same baseband version. You can pretty much flash any region N950F firmware, the BRI part will never change though. Just read up on changing CSC, if flashing firmware from a different region, I believe changing CSC will wipe data. Firmware will be pretty much the same though if you flash an unbranded (carrier free) firmware.
Weird that you don't get updates, there's 5 newer firmwares than what you are currently on. Maybe someone else can figure out why updates are not working for you. I wasn't stock for very long so I'm not sure. I waited like 3 days before rooting mine & that was the longest I have ever waited to root since I've had Android phones.
shouren04 said:
Yes BRI is Taiwan. Baseband version doesn't tell you where the phone originated, it's just the modem version. You can check N950F from other regions with the same baseband version. You can pretty much flash any region N950F firmware, the BRI part will never change though. Just read up on changing CSC, if flashing firmware from a different region, I believe changing CSC will wipe data. Firmware will be pretty much the same though if you flash an unbranded (carrier free) firmware.
Weird that you don't get updates, there's 5 newer firmwares than what you are currently on. Maybe someone else can figure out why updates are not working for you. I wasn't stock for very long so I'm not sure. I waited like 3 days before rooting mine & that was the longest I have ever waited to root since I've had Android phones.
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So, if i understood correctly: my note 8 is from Taiwan, and i should have received the latest OTA (N950FXXU3BRA8) but for some unknown reason i'm still stuck at N950FXXU1AQI8.
And what does the ITV / ITV says about it?
Is there a way to find why a device doesn't get an OTA?
Have you tried installing smart switch Samsung app on PC?
That app has an option to update firmware also.
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Limeybastard said:
Have you tried installing smart switch Samsung app on PC?
That app has an option to update firmware also.
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It fails to install on windows 10
You are doing something wrong. I have It installed on my windows 10 PC no problems.
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So, if i understood correctly: my note 8 is from Taiwan, and i should have received the latest OTA (N950FXXU3BRA8) but for some unknown reason i'm still stuck at N950FXXU1AQI8.
And what does the ITV / ITV says about it?
Is there a way to find why a device doesn't get an OTA?
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First ITV is the active CSC. Second ITV is the CSC configuration of your SIM card. Since your phone is running OXM firmware which is multi-CSC & includes ITV, when you put your SIM card in it changed to ITV/ITV/BRI.
My phone is originally XEU which is also originally OXM multi-CSC. But I'm on Tmobile USA & the OXM fw does not have TMB CSC. So when my phone was stock it stayed as XEU/XEU/XEU, worked fine but I did not have any Tmobile USA features then.
Check out the following thread, it explains. Not sure if the info is accurate but it makes sense. Says OTA update does depend on carrier so it's your ITV CSC that is preventing OTA update. If you were on a firmware that does not include ITV CSC then OTA would work since your ITV carrier is not allowing it on your phone for whatever reason. But ITV does have all the latest updates so not sure why you are not getting them.
It doesn't really make sense but I say makes sense cause that is consistent with my experience since my phone was getting OTA updates fine when it was XEU/XEU/XEU. Doesn't matter now as I'm rooted so OTA don't work anymore & I'm running TMO CSC. Again not sure if the info is accurate in the thread but check it out.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/receiving-ota-updates-t3552316
shouren04 said:
First ITV is the active CSC. Second ITV is the CSC configuration of your SIM card. Since your phone is running OXM firmware which is multi-CSC & includes ITV, when you put your SIM card in it changed to ITV/ITV/BRI.
My phone is originally XEU which is also originally OXM multi-CSC. But I'm on Tmobile USA & the OXM fw does not have TMB CSC. So when my phone was stock it stayed as XEU/XEU/XEU, worked fine but I did not have any Tmobile USA features then.
Check out the following thread, it explains. Not sure if the info is accurate but it makes sense. Says OTA update does depend on carrier so it's your ITV CSC that is preventing OTA update. If you were on a firmware that does not include ITV CSC then OTA would work since your ITV carrier is not allowing it on your phone for whatever reason. But ITV does have all the latest updates so not sure why you are not getting them.
It doesn't really make sense but I say makes sense cause that is consistent with my experience since my phone was getting OTA updates fine when it was XEU/XEU/XEU. Doesn't matter now as I'm rooted so OTA don't work anymore & I'm running TMO CSC. Again not sure if the info is accurate in the thread but check it out.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/receiving-ota-updates-t3552316
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To me everything is still confusing: if my fw is "multi csc" (and it contains ITV) why it doesn't get the OTA? Who is blocking them?
My network carrier? Samsung? Who esle?
To me, a "multi csc" fw sounds like a "multi region dvd" that works in several regions, and not the other way around.
Anyhow, is there a way to get my phone into a state where i get regular OTA updates without tripping knox or anything like that?
What do i have to do?
Hello,
I am in the same case, but with XEF/XEF/BRI.
Did you found a solution?
Thanks
Hi,
I'm not very familiar with flashing Samsung devices so please excuse me if this is a silly question.
For awhile, I was given a Note 9 (SM-N960F) to test for work and I was able to flash the latest firmware almost regardless of the region that received the update. I'd download the 4gb file and use Odin to flash away. Very simple.
Now that I had to give the phone back, I got myself an S10 (SM-G973W) with Telus here in Canada and I'm not sure what I can safely flash. If I look at Samfirm for SM-G973W it seems rather limited, I can find the March update or the April update but that's it.
Is it because those are the only two firmwares available? Are there alternative regions I can keep an eye on for quicker updates? Is it that Canadian carries simply didn't make an update available with April security updates?
Thank you
Nic2112 said:
Hi,
I'm not very familiar with flashing Samsung devices so please excuse me if this is a silly question.
For awhile, I was given a Note 9 (SM-N960F) to test for work and I was able to flash the latest firmware almost regardless of the region that received the update. I'd download the 4gb file and use Odin to flash away. Very simple.
Now that I had to give the phone back, I got myself an S10 (SM-G973W) with Telus here in Canada and I'm not sure what I can safely flash. If I look at Samfirm for SM-G973W it seems rather limited, I can find the March update or the April update but that's it.
Is it because those are the only two firmwares available? Are there alternative regions I can keep an eye on for quicker updates? Is it that Canadian carries simply didn't make an update available with April security updates?
Thank you
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"F" is the international model with European and Latin American CSCs. "W" is Canada only. No additional regions or countries will be available.
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"F" is the international model with European and Latin American CSCs. "W" is Canada only. No additional regions or countries will be available.
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Thank you, looks like it's going to be waiting for OTAs for me!