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Hi guys,
I'm an italian user and i want to buy a Galaxy Note 5. I know that Samsung use a region block. How i can do?
I see some model on eBay but if they are blocked i can't use my SIM.
Thx for your support
Nobody know something about? I see a lot of Note 5 on eBay but i want be secure.
SM-N920I has no region lock. It's the Asian model and should support European LTE bands.
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Andy991 said:
I see some model on eBay but if they are blocked i can't use my SIM
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Unless Samsung has changed something the only thing the region lock does is lock your phone to your region if it was not made for your region and was not first used in the region it was made for. So if you buy a phone that was made for a region other than yours and you use it in your region first, it is locked to your region and you cannot use it in another region. If it is used first in the region it was made for you can travel to other regions and still use it.
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clubtech said:
SM-N920I has no region lock. It's the Asian model and should support European LTE bands.
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Sir I am using SM N920I in Pakistan & have recieved no updates. Someond told its a regional locked handset & will not get updates. Pls confirm.
N920C
Are you using your country's sim?
If yes, your device not regional locked
Just check sammobile for your device and country
Also you can use Odin to update your phone make sure that you have right firmware for device
Thankyou Sir. Will I get OTA updates in Pakistan?
In Sammobile, My country is not listed against this model?
Hi,
i bought a note 8 on soute korea and it's full of bloatware.
i want to flash an SM-n950F firmware (Israel ILO).
keep getting on download mode the "secure check fail = pit" error.
any idea on how to do it?
Thanks,
Leo
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leotorjeman said:
Hi,
i bought a note 8 on soute korea and it's full of bloatware.
i want to flash an SM-n950F firmware (Israel ILO).
keep getting on download mode the "secure check fail = pit" error.
any idea on how to do it?
Thanks,
Leo
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Do you have a web link where you got it?
leotorjeman said:
Hi,
i bought a note 8 on soute korea and it's full of bloatware.
i want to flash an SM-n950F firmware (Israel ILO).
keep getting on download mode the "secure check fail = pit" error.
any idea on how to do it?
Thanks,
Leo
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You CAN'T FLASH -F- firmware on a -N- device!
dontbeweakvato said:
Do you have a web link where you got it?
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Got it on ebay. I will search the link.
henklbr said:
You CAN'T FLASH -F- firmware on a -N- device!
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It there a way to switch csc?
Thanks.
leotorjeman said:
Got it on ebay. I will search the link.
It there a way to switch csc?
Thanks.
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Nope: it's a different model (hence -N- instead of -F-)
Why didn't you buy the SM-N950F ?
henklbr said:
Nope: it's a different model (hence -N- instead of -F-)
Why didn't you buy the SM-N950F ?
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i bought it from South Korea, the 256Gb unlocked version. Now just trying to debrand it.
If you're worried about bloat, I'd suggest BK Disabler from the PlayStore or if you are more comfortable, ADB.
Alternately, I am inclined to agree with @henklbr; a F branded Note would give you root and less bloat.
Not sure where you guys got that idea, it is quite possible to flash different firmware between similar models. You can indeed flash different CSC as well, assuming it is ported for the new phone so that the flash doesn't mess up any partiotions.
Please don't spread misinformation just because you don't know how things work or how to do something.
Kalm_Traveler said:
Not sure where you guys got that idea, it is quite possible to flash different firmware between similar models. You can indeed flash different CSC as well, assuming it is ported for the new phone so that the flash doesn't mess up any partiotions.
Please don't spread misinformation just because you don't know how things work or how to do something.
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Thanks. Are you familiar with unbranded csc that can work?
i'm in a similar boat. I bought the N950N Korean variant 256gb model but i live in australia and they werent selling that variant here. I want to flash the N950F (australian non carrier firmware). its downloading now but not sure if it will work, i will report back here. I dont have positive hopes though since that rom is for 64gb models im not sure if it will mess the partitions for my 256gb model. it will be interesting to know if anyone has been successful before
hello which seller you buy it and is there oem unlock
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Kalm_Traveler said:
Not sure where you guys got that idea, it is quite possible to flash different firmware between similar models. You can indeed flash different CSC as well, assuming it is ported for the new phone so that the flash doesn't mess up any partiotions.
Please don't spread misinformation just because you don't know how things work or how to do something.
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I beg your pardon?
I know very well what you can/can't flash dude!
You CAN'T flash -F- firmware on a -N- model
Do your homework!
tererai said:
i'm in a similar boat. I bought the N950N Korean variant 256gb model but i live in australia and they werent selling that variant here. I want to flash the N950F (australian non carrier firmware). its downloading now but not sure if it will work, i will report back here. I dont have positive hopes though since that rom is for 64gb models im not sure if it will mess the partitions for my 256gb model. it will be interesting to know if anyone has been successful before
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Curious if you ever got this to work? I'm in the same situation with the exact same device.
Thanks!
tererai said:
i'm in a similar boat. I bought the N950N Korean variant 256gb model but i live in australia and they werent selling that variant here. I want to flash the N950F (australian non carrier firmware). its downloading now but not sure if it will work, i will report back here. I dont have positive hopes though since that rom is for 64gb models im not sure if it will mess the partitions for my 256gb model. it will be interesting to know if anyone has been successful before
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Also from aus and wanted to by n950n so i can get 256gb
Did you manage to get the aussie firmware working
tererai said:
i'm in a similar boat. I bought the N950N Korean variant 256gb model but i live in australia and they werent selling that variant here. I want to flash the N950F (australian non carrier firmware). its downloading now but not sure if it will work, i will report back here. I dont have positive hopes though since that rom is for 64gb models im not sure if it will mess the partitions for my 256gb model. it will be interesting to know if anyone has been successful before
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I'm in the same situation, I wanna change csc to turn off camera shutter sound and use Samsung pay in my country.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon
Odin won't let you flash it but you can use Odin to flash TWRP, and then use TWRP to flash a zip of a 950F ROM.
Kalm_Traveler said:
Odin won't let you flash it but you can use Odin to flash TWRP, and then use TWRP to flash a zip of a 950F ROM.
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That's mean I have to root my phone, right?
ThienQ said:
That's mean I have to root my phone, right?
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Not exactly but installing TWRP will trip Knox so Samsung Pay & other things related won't work.
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Not exactly but installing TWRP will trip Knox so Samsung Pay & other things related won't work.
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I'm not willing to do that since I would like to use Samsung pay, that's sad...
hi, sorry if I did not have to write correctly. I wanted to know what kind of difference is there between the 9 korean version notes, the processor? has limitations, less functions, different startup logo etc. if you can list all the differences. thank you
Andeoid01 said:
hi, sorry if I did not have to write correctly. I wanted to know what kind of difference is there between the 9 korean version notes, the processor? has limitations, less functions, different startup logo etc. if you can list all the differences. thank you
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the korean N960N has the same specs as the Fs.
so its a exynos chip and not a snapdragon.
this is my second Korean Note and have been extremely pleased.
no visual issues like some have reported on ither device.
Just flawless.
concerning logo( carrier stuff there are 3 or 4 carries in Korea so you are likely to get one of those.)
since i have rooted mine, i have rebranded csc to my sims carrier.
usually they ship region unlocked. When i buy from wondamobile,
seals is broken but it is probably to remove the lock. they make a 5 minute call to lift it.
these phones don't have the oem unlock vanishing issue either.
the Korean version has no snapdragon. Does the Samsung logo appear on the ignition? but do you need to change them to work with your operator? but does it have any restrictions with respect to others?
Andeoid01 said:
the Korean version has no snapdragon. Does the Samsung logo appear on the ignition? but do you need to change them to work with your operator? but does it have any restrictions with respect to others?
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if i remember correctly, before i rooted and modified phone, it did have that carrier logo. but phone worked fine regardless. LTE and such was all working. Yes some carrier bloat in korean but that was to be expected. I root my phones so that was not an issue.
right now running Dr. ketan rom on canadian Rogers csc and all us working fine.
but does it also work in other regions? are there any preinstalled apps? Ke stock European firmware, not Korean can you flash?
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but does it also work in other regions? are there any preinstalled apps? Ke stock European firmware, not Korean can you flash?
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yes korean carrier apps. but the phone is unlocked so any sim using gsm network should work
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if i remember correctly, before i rooted and modified phone, it did have that carrier logo. but phone worked fine regardless. LTE and such was all working. Yes some carrier bloat in korean but that was to be expected. I root my phones so that was not an issue.
right now running Dr. ketan rom on canadian Rogers csc and all us working fine.
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Could you help me install/flash a Canadian bell/rogers/Fido csc on a rooted sm-n960f/day?
markdagul said:
Could you help me install/flash a Canadian bell/rogers/Fido csc on a rooted sm-n960f/day?
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go to the canada discussion thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77758034&postcount=284
hi bro, i have N960N korean variant with single sim.. is i possible to flash N960F firmware without rooting
shameemindia said:
hi bro, i have N960N korean variant with single sim.. is i possible to flash N960F firmware without rooting
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odin probably won't let you.
if you root/twrp, then flashing a custom firmware/ rom will be possible
Please delete....
bober10113 said:
the korean N960N has the same specs as the Fs.
so its a exynos chip and not a snapdragon.
this is my second Korean Note and have been extremely pleased.
no visual issues like some have reported on ither device.
Just flawless.
concerning logo( carrier stuff there are 3 or 4 carries in Korea so you are likely to get one of those.)
since i have rooted mine, i have rebranded csc to my sims carrier.
usually they ship region unlocked. When i buy from wondamobile,
seals is broken but it is probably to remove the lock. they make a 5 minute call to lift it.
these phones don't have the oem unlock vanishing issue either.
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man, i just bought the used korean version. but i didnt have the confidence to flash it because im afraid it will be locked down or some bad thingy will happen to it. if you flash custom rom will it get the automatic updates?
ArcanusNyne said:
man, i just bought the used korean version. but i didnt have the confidence to flash it because im afraid it will be locked down or some bad thingy will happen to it. if you flash custom rom will it get the automatic updates?
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like any rooted device OTA will stop working. you will have to manualy downlaod firmwares to keep it up to date.
right now Pies official build has arrived for N960N devices for 1 or 2 weeks now.
Hey 5G Pioneers,
I am wondering can I flash the sm-g 977b firmware onto the sm-g 977n device through the Odin? Did someone make it?
Since these two models are all using the same Exynos 9820 chips
And from my previous experience of using my galaxy s8, Samsung actually enabled me to flash the firmware in different regions only if the devices were using the same chip version.
I am currently in Australia. The Korean version of 977N is much cheaper, and it seems that is the only network unlock version that I could buy from the market.
Not sure where are you in Australia but I bought mine from a Telstra Sales Rep (based in CBD, Melbourne) where he got a discount code and gave its to me for AUD 1400 for the 512 GB Majestic Black Version, unlocked , I'm using Optus, VoLTE, VoWIFI works fine on it.
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Not sure where are you in Australia but I bought mine from a Telstra Sales Rep (based in CBD, Melbourne) where he got a discount code and gave its to me for AUD 1400 for the 512 GB Majestic Black Version, unlocked , I'm using Optus, VoLTE, VoWIFI works fine on it.
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That was a great deal!
DrearierJester1 said:
Not sure where are you in Australia but I bought mine from a Telstra Sales Rep (based in CBD, Melbourne) where he got a discount code and gave its to me for AUD 1400 for the 512 GB Majestic Black Version, unlocked , I'm using Optus, VoLTE, VoWIFI works fine on it.
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Hi, did he unlock the phone or was it factory unlocked already?
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Hi, did he unlock the phone or was it factory unlocked already?
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Was already factory unlocked. I didn't have to insert Telstra SIM to activate it.
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Was already factory unlocked. I didn't have to insert Telstra SIM to activate it.
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Thanks. Is this the exynos or Snapdragon version? I'm planning to buy the 256gb version and use in India. So wanted to check before I ask my sister to buy.
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Thanks. Is this the exynos or Snapdragon version? I'm planning to buy the 256gb version and use in India. So wanted to check before I ask my sister to buy.
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Exynos.
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Exynos.
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Thank you
Hi everybody,
On Sammobile website, I found 4 firmware Korean variants. I tried getting more information on the "KOO" variant to see if its a stock Samsung firmware without Carrier Apps/Bloatware without luck. I couldn't get any detailed information whether it can be flashed over any other Korean variant. Can anyone here clarify if its possible and If yes provide further details?
Attached a snapshot.
Many thanks
DhA4G said:
Hi everybody,
On Sammobile website, I found 4 firmware Korean variants. I tried getting more information on the "KOO" variant to see if its a stock Samsung firmware without Carrier Apps/Bloatware without luck. I couldn't get any detailed information whether it can be flashed over any other Korean variant. Can anyone here clarify if its possible and If yes provide further details?
Attached a snapshot.
Many thanks
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That is the non bloatware Korean version but it doesn't allow me to flash it. I suspect you have to flash it with the userdata file also.
Thanks for the information,
I have a new phone so No issues with user data. How do I flash the firmware.
Thanks
DhA4G said:
Thanks for the information,
I have a new phone so No issues with user data. How do I flash the firmware.
Thanks
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Use all the files in the KOO firmware including the userdata.
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Use all the files in the KOO firmware including the userdata.
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Before I attempt this, Will this trigger knox? Void Warranty ? Will I be able to have OTA later on?
Thanks
I have done it several times but it seems to fail. Nothing will be triggered.
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I have done it several times but it seems to fail. Nothing will be triggered.
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Hi,
I have successfully flashed the "KOO" variant once with and a second time without "userdata", however that did NOT remove any of the Bloatware/Carrier Apps.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
I disable the 3 apps then hide them from the app drawer.
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I disable the 3 apps then hide them from the app drawer.
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Hi,
I did disable the apps which is great, but there menu operator items as well!
Edit : Forgot to mention that the boot logo is of the operator as well.
I was researching something about using the PIT file along with the firmware but can't find the specific PIT file for S10 5g.
Use Odin or the modified version to flash combination firmware. Then flash your desired firmware.
This is the only way I am aware to remove all carrier bloatware and boot logos.
Dual SIM
DhA4G said:
Thanks for the information,
I have a new phone so No issues with user data. How do I flash the firmware.
Thanks
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I am particularly interested in this as the 977N variant seems to be dual sim. I notice it also has additional bands to the 977B varient and I would like to put the telstra firmware to ensure operation of VoLTE VoWiFi RCS etc.
The main purpose is to use at home and overseas. So more bands and access to features (VoLTE, VoWiFI, RCS etc. on my telstra SIM and local overseas SIM) when overseas are the goal.
Unless someone can confirm that the 977N with vanilla firmware will support all the telstra features?
Thank you for your assistance
Hello there XDA community!
I have been lurking around for years, but somehow never got to create an account or use it, that's why i'm a junior member. I do admire the knowledge of many here, and how the tinkerer community came together here.
Getting to my question, I just received my new Note 9 SM-N960N from Korea, And I was gonna try Samsung Pay out, in Europe. To my surprise, it didn't work, saying I have an "Invalid SIM card".
So I checked around, but couldn't find any conclusive info on this. Some say changing the CSC would work. Some say flashing a new ROM does, but the info available isn't clear.
Especially for the SM-N960N series.
Which are the compatible ROMs? And will it help with my Samsung Pay issue? Is there a different workaround to get Samsung Pay working?
Thanks!
Flashing a new ROM certainly works but you need to find one for the Samsung pay country that's compatible with your phone model. Multi CSC devices like the 960FD are the most flexible.
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Just to add that you'll need the relevant sim card as well.
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TechAnimal said:
Flashing a new ROM certainly works but you need to find one for the Samsung pay country that's compatible with your phone model. Multi CSC devices like the 960FD are the most flexible.
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Just to add that you'll need the relevant sim card as well.
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How do I go about finding a compatible ROM for both my country and my phone? Also, does this trip the knox fuse, if I do it?
If 960FD are the most flexible, does that mean that's the direction I should be looking for a ROM?
And what do you mean that I'll need a relevant SIM card?
Thanks!
Csakzozo said:
How do I go about finding a compatible ROM for both my country and my phone? Also, does this trip the knox fuse, if I do it?
If 960FD are the most flexible, does that mean that's the direction I should be looking for a ROM?
And what do you mean that I'll need a relevant SIM card?
Thanks!
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I also own a N960N, from what I undersrand after doing a some research on here. You can't flash a firmware from another region i.e. N960N to N960F. You can only flash a firmware from the same region. I was hoping to flash my N960N to N960F, but failed.
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I also own a N960N, from what I undersrand after doing a some research on here. You can't flash a firmware from another region i.e. N960N to N960F. You can only flash a firmware from the same region. I was hoping to flash my N960N to N960F, but failed.
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I saw lots of tutorial out there flash N960F ROM to a Korean Note 9 N960N to enable dual SIM support
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I saw lots of tutorial out there flash N960F ROM to a Korean Note 9 N960N to enable dual SIM support
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Could you link us, mate? I only seen people saying that you can't flash N960F on a N960N, sadly. But I am willing to try,if you've seen a solution...
Thanks!
Csakzozo said:
Could you link us, mate? I only seen people saying that you can't flash N960F on a N960N, sadly. But I am willing to try,if you've seen a solution...
Thanks!
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https://tinhte.vn/threads/rom-quoc-...an-quoc-n960n-cap-nhat-ver2-7-3-2019.2900576/
It's in Vietnamese, not sure it's really N960F ROM or not
This method will not work because Knox will get trip and he won't be able to use Samsung pay.
stock firmware:
you can only flash n960n to n960n ( n960f won't work and vice versa)
custom rom: (once rooted/twrp v3.2.3.0)
you can flash n960f custom roms to n960n
so any rom in note 9 development thread will work.
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stock firmware:
you can only flash n960n to n960n ( n960f won't work and vice versa)
custom rom: (once rooted/twrp v3.2.3.0)
you can flash n960f custom roms to n960n
so any rom in note 9 development thread will work.
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Yes, but if I do that(custom ROM), Knox fuse will be tripped and I won't be able to use Samsung Pay.
Csakzozo said:
Yes, but if I do that(custom ROM), Knox fuse will be tripped and I won't be able to use Samsung Pay.
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are you able to use samsung pay right now?
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i reread OP and you can't.
so i think that's your answer.
Here I also have a n960n nd I tried odin to flash n960f but its failed! Then i flased twrp nd tried to flash noble rom but after all done it says cant mount odm invalid argument! So can i flash stock firmwrare n960f via twrp in a n960n will it work?? Please help!!!