I'm already tired of waiting for a MM for my CDA so I decided to install firmware for another country, however I would like to know what are the differences between them. It seems Customized IL (Israel) has only 1,43 GB in XperiFirm and then there's Customized DE which has 1,69 GB - are there more apps or what? Any way to check what is different?
only trying it out yourself, i guess.
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Hey guys!
Just wanted to know if it's possible or okay to flash an Asian based SGS with European software...I was interested in checking out the beta releases with Froyo but they're only available as European firmware.
My phone was purchased from the US but it was apparently sourced from Singapore since it had Singtel stuff on it. I flashed it to generic Asian firmware and then updated it with Samsung KIES which gave me the Asian firmware upgrade (DXJG4) free from Singtel customizations (yay!)
And another question...which firmware do you guys recommend to stick with until Froyo is officially released? Like which firmware do you guys experience the least "black screens" or stalling/lag? I don't want to be installing random fixes just yet so I was hoping there's a firmware out there that has less or none of these issues.
Thanks in advance!
anoneemooz said:
Hey guys!
Just wanted to know if it's possible or okay to flash an Asian based SGS with European software...I was interested in checking out the beta releases with Froyo but they're only available as European firmware.
My phone was purchased from the US but it was apparently sourced from Singapore since it had Singtel stuff on it. I flashed it to generic Asian firmware and then updated it with Samsung KIES which gave me the Asian firmware upgrade (DXJG4) free from Singtel customizations (yay!)
And another question...which firmware do you guys recommend to stick with until Froyo is officially released? Like which firmware do you guys experience the least "black screens" or stalling/lag? I don't want to be installing random fixes just yet so I was hoping there's a firmware out there that has less or none of these issues.
Thanks in advance!
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You can, just avoid the US/i9000M/i9008/Korean ROM's. But with XXJG1-JG5 roms on my singtel, I found the GPS didn't pick up a single sat.
I recommend XXJM5 currently.. GPS is usable (but still drifts, and doesn't respond when making sharp corners well), and everything which works on other roms seems to still work.
In regards to Froyo, don't bother. It's a fun play for a short time, but there are very few benefits, and plenty of serious disadvantages still (because JP1-JP3 still are in an early testing stage).
Also, it isn't known how service centres deals with flashing other regions firmware (and if they care enough to cancel warranty).
I also have an Asian SGS and im wondering if w/c is better JG5 or JM2.. Im still on our latest official firmware at JG4
can anyone share their experience of using european firmwares on asia models. i want to know too
I have a UK Galaxy Note N7000. It shipped with an un-rootable Gingerbread 2.3.6 ROM, so ages back I followed one of Dr Ketan's guides and downloaded a pre-rooted Gingerbread 2.3.5 ROM and flashed it. And for whatever reason, I never got around to flashing anything later such as ICS. Now however, I'm getting frustrated with Gingerbread and it's limitations, especially for things like proxies. I'm a bit hesitant to try a leaked Jelly Bean ROM, so I was thinking I would go for a stock ICS with root.
I looked at the Stock ROM Thread and there's loads of stock ICS firmwares to choose from. If I had never rooted my phone, I think I would have gotten "N7000XXLRK---4.0.4/12.07.24-N7000XEULP5---Download--United Kingdom / Ireland" but there are newer ones. For instance "N7000XXLRU N7000OXELR6 Download - Russia" was from November 2012 and XXLRU would be newer than XXLRK by my understanding (and in theory should have more fixes/optimisations/stuff). But what problems could I get with a Russian firmware? It'll still have English as the language on it I presume, so will it be operator branding or pre-installed apps that make it "Russian"? There's also a Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India ROM that has the same codes, but different download links - will there be any difference amongst them?
I have tried searching for the answers to this, which is how I found the firmware naming convention thread however, the 2nd last digit is supposed to be the month, so I don't understand how it can go above L, but yet these firmwares I've mentioned above are on R. So I find the more I read, the more confused I'm getting...
TL;DR:
What differences are there between regions for firmwares?
Is the newest the "best" or should I stick to one for my country, even if it's a little older?
first back up efs on multiple locations.,
A must do.
first b) Your from the uk, but is your phone:go dial *#272*youremeihere* and observe your csc, this is the csc that determines your country version software. You use other countries, but you will likely corrupt efs, which is why efs backuo is ultra important.
Second go and experiment.
Most differences are regionalization if roms, some special apps etc. All have English as a language.. Go experiment, see which one you like.
Mind safe kernel, wipe and non wipe roms, clean instslls on safe kernel
I just ordered my Xperia z3c and one of the first things to is root and upgrade to lollipop.
I know for rooting I have to diowngrade to Kitkat, but since it is a brandnew phone I think it will still be on Kitkat so maybe I can skip this step.
I know the latest firmware is 23.1.A.1.28 and I have to make a pre-rooted prf and than install that one.
In know you can download the files through xperifirm and then compose the ftf file you need as input for the prf.
If possible I'd like to skip this step and find this firmware already in a file.
Up to now I have found a version for Nordic countries with this release number or one for Telekom Germany.
I'd like to know which is the smallest firmware of this release to install it on my phone.
I do not want to start debloating myself, I'd just like to have the smallest version possible.
For the Xperia Z1 Compact this was the Italian version, which one is it for the Z3 compact?
But I do want to have it in a version accepted in Europe, I'm Dutch speaking so Dutch must be available in the language set when installing.
Can somebody help me out?
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I just ordered my Xperia z3c and one of the first things to is root and upgrade to lollipop.
I know for rooting I have to diowngrade to Kitkat, but since it is a brandnew phone I think it will still be on Kitkat so maybe I can skip this step.
I know the latest firmware is 23.1.A.1.28 and I have to make a pre-rooted prf and than install that one.
In know you can download the files through xperifirm and then compose the ftf file you need as input for the prf.
If possible I'd like to skip this step and find this firmware already in a file.
Up to now I have found a version for Nordic countries with this release number or one for Telekom Germany.
I'd like to know which is the smallest firmware of this release to install it on my phone.
I do not want to start debloating myself, I'd just like to have the smallest version possible.
For the Xperia Z1 Compact this was the Italian version, which one is it for the Z3 compact?
But I do want to have it in a version accepted in Europe, I'm Dutch speaking so Dutch must be available in the language set when installing.
Can somebody help me out?
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The Central Europe firmwares are very low on extra bloat, I think. But as long as you pick a generic firmware, the differences in sizes are negliable. Some have a few more region-specific apps than others, most are removable in the normal way and since you'll be rooted, the few remaining non-removable ones can be easily removed with an app like Titanium Backup.
I think that this is the best what you can find for Z3C at this moment.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/wip-debloat-lp-690-correct-functioning-t3076161
1.28 , nicely debloated, prerooted, xposed. Just install it after rooting KK.
Hi comunity!
I have a small question. I bought my Z3 Compact in Spain and bring it to Argentina where I live. The thing is that my phone haven't recived the 5.1.1 OTA, and I want to know if anyone here have the Unbranded Version of Spain and actually had recived this last update. That 'couse I dont know if still waiting or flash with Flashtools a firmware from other country. (If I have to do this last option, with country I should use? My device is D5803)
Thanks!
If you bought an unbranded Z3 Compact in Spain, there is no Customized ES 5.1.1 firmware released yet.
XperiFirm reports 23.1.A.1.28 as latest firmware for Customized ES firmware.
You may install any firmware using Flashtool if you want to update your cell phone. I would recommend Nordic Combined / Customized NCB or Baltic Generic / Customized BAL for quickest updates and less bloatware.
In Spain we are still waiting for the customized...
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Thanks guys! You solve a big question in my mind :angel:
But, before read your mesajes, I already flashed an US Unbranded 5.1.1
I currently have a N920i from Telstra (Australia) and I was wondering if it is possible to flash the non carrier firmware onto it instead of the having the Telstra firmware? Reason being Telstra take forever with their software updates. If possible, what are the drawbacks?
you cannot change ur kernel or baseband..however u can chnge rom(custom rom like dr.ketan's rom) and that would block ota updates.. So you cannot do anything brother...
Download an official Singapore rom from sammobile. Do the one without any attached version name like singtel, if that makes sense. It will change your kernel. But not your baseband. I'm not sure if this would trip knox however. But I did flash mine to Telstra but I didn't like it because it doesn't feel right. And flashed back. As mines an international version but not from Telstra
Thanks for the feedback, I don't want to trip Knox or anything so I think I'll just leave it be. Thanks anyway guys
Flashing a pure stock rom (eg from Sammobile) through Odin will not trip Knox. I have done that several times. Make sure you only flash one for your device model - the N920i
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