Hi,
Okeey,here's the thing
A galaxy s5 which is made in china it belongs to a friend, after he rooted the phone and start messing in recovery according to what he said he lost the system
Anyway..when i tried to flash it under the battery it is model g900p made in china ! But before that the model was g900f when check in setting, i flashed it with g900p
6.0.1 every thing is ok except that the phone cant read sim cards and keep this chcking device status appearing
I want to know what can i do to unlock it
If it possible to flash it with g900f model
I bought Galaxy Note 5 from my friend it's a T mobile variant when I'm checking device it has Android 6.0 when I asked him about it he said I don't have internet connection so I didn't update you can update it at home when I bring it home and when I inserted sim card into the phone it was unlocked some how when I tried to update it it says your device in modified in unauthorized way on play store it is uncertified when I checked it into about phone > device status it says custom what should I do . Will i able to restore my device using Smart Switch and if restore my phone will it become carrier locked ?
Hi all!
I have 3 accounts with Verizon and finally decided to upgrade of them to the Galaxy S8.
My old phones are all Galaxy S7. About 2 years ago when I got the S7s I used Odin3+v3.12+(PrinceComsy) and a firmware (can't recall where I got it from) to make it go from SM-G930V to SM-G930U. In doing this the S7 with version SM-G930U I was able to use the Moblie Hotspot feature to tether my laptop from that phone. That S7 has never gotten an OAT update from Verizon and is "stuck" on the Android 7.0, 07/01/2017 security patch. I have been OK with that phone being stuck in the past per say as it's mainly acts as a hotspot, Youtube viewing and backup phone. My other S7s I never messed with and those models are currently saying SM-G930V, Android 8, 03/01/2019 security patch.
For the past 2 days I ave been looking online for a way to do what I did to the S7 to the S8 so that I have the "non verizon" version which will allow the hotspot trick. It seems that the "G950U1" version can do this. Yet I have not been able to get it to work. So maybe it does not? Or I'm doing something wrong?
I found 2 different U1 files online:
SM-G950U1_1_20170817082313_6u8ae5j9jh_fac(1)
and
SM-G9501U1 dated 07/01/2019 with Android 9.
and loaded the latest Galaxy S8 USB drivers.
Both of Verizon per the download page.
I have used Odin3+v3.12+(PrinceComsy) and Odin and both have failed.
I put the S8 in boot mode (Volume Down, Bixy, Power) and see the phone "added" in Odin. I then load the AP, BL, CP, and CSC files into Odin and start the process but eventually it comes up with FAIL!.
I suspect I have the wrong firmware file right?
The S8 has the following info under the software settings:
Model: SM-G950U
Android 8
Samsung Experience 9
Baseband: G950USQS5CSB1
Kernel: 4.4.78
Build: R16NW.G950USQS5CSB1
SE for Android Status: ENFORCING
Knox: 3.0 (API level 24)
Android Security: 01/01/2019
Any ideas?
Thanks
Hi all,
I'm coming into a such weird situation and I'll try to mention all the aspects.
I bought my note 9 a week ago from an online store (noon.com in UAE).
Seems like the phone is korean variant. Here's what is weird:
1- Model no. : SM-N960FD
2- model no. In the software (settings): SM-N960F/DS
3- phone's back at the very bottom (small text) reads: *N950F*
4- the phone was sealed and had samsung sticker which states it has never been opened before.
5- I came to realize that the spen has no bluetooth as there has been connectivity issue forever.
6- as i opened the hotspot, the device name is "DrKetanRom_5e10" which is a custom rom i believe.
7- I can't fine phone update section in settings.
8- The device is rooted when using root checker app.
9- phone status is custom.
10- SE for android status mentions DrKetan as well.
11- the camera lens has variable aperture which proves it's a note 9
12- knox status is 0x0!.
I am very confused! The phone seems totally new and is scratchless all around. I don't know if maybe Korean or chinese version phone comes with no android basic stuff as other shipped phones so Samsung re-installed the software or somethinhg?
If any body can help, that would be highly appreciated!!
Thanks.
Anyone?
ahmedshazly23 said:
Anyone?
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If you go to bootloader mode you will see that it is n960n, not n960f.
I think these are SKTelecom phones from Korea.
they are original phones but have been refurbished or I don't know the exact term but they are repurposed to be sold like n960f - ds phones.
I also have a similar phone but I got all things intact no issues, I am actually running Dr. Ketan Q rom.
Only My Download mode shows some Korean stuff and I'm used to it from my note 4 days. I had an n910s
Just put your IMEI number on https://www.imei.info/ and it will show your phone details.
I also believe there are certain apps on play store that gives out device info.
All the best, since its already rooted just, go nuts with a badass custom ROM already.
Samsung Phone Information app from playstore has a refurbishment check. And yes it has been rooted with custom rom.
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
@vishnu vijay
You are definitely correct, the model number in bootloader mode shows n960n! And download mode shows "download mode" in korean.
So can i just flash the stock rom of sm-n960f/ds and recieve the android Q whenever sasung releases it for the note 9? Or I'm already stuck now?
Also i coming from a note 3, so i have no ideas what are some popular roms for the note 9, also I don't want to loose spen functionality, so can you recommend a rom to install that is stable and saves battery?
Thanks alot for your help!
ahmedshazly23 said:
@vishnu vijay
You are definitely correct, the model number in bootloader mode shows n960n! And download mode shows "download mode" in korean.
So can i just flash the stock rom of sm-n960f/ds and recieve the android Q whenever sasung releases it for the note 9? Or I'm already stuck now?
Also i coming from a note 3, so i have no ideas what are some popular roms for the note 9, also I don't want to loose spen functionality, so can you recommend a rom to install that is stable and saves battery?
Thanks alot for your help!
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I would recommend that you install the N960N OS back onto it. As the N960N is a single SIM device. I don't know what will happen if you install a the dual SIM variant's OS onto it.
iceepyon said:
I would recommend that you install the N960N OS back onto it. As the N960N is a single SIM device. I don't know what will happen if you install a the dual SIM variant's OS onto it.
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SM-N960F firmware is the same used for SM-N960F/DS. He should flash the Original firmware meant for the phone. SM-N960N.
Also, if his IMEI that pops up when dialing *#06# matches what is on the back of the phone, then he can flash the SM-N960F firmware.
Actually my phone is dual sim, and sm-n960n is a dual sim firmware.
IMEI is consistent in everywhere, with the box, with the back of the phone, when checking it on the internet.
I know that samsung will not support the note 9 after android Q upgrade, so shall i install a custom rom instead? If yes which one shall i install?
Is there a need - as of now- to install a custom rom, or the stock rom is fine (battery and performance wise)?
Or shall i go for stock android experience (project treble) to enjoy maximum performance?
What do you think?
Sorry for annoyance !
if you dont want it i might trade u for a brand new tmobile branded note 9. but u probably dont want it. (long shot)
im currently looking into what i can do with it if anyone knows feel free im also utilizing att but phone is tmo with device lock app untouched as of right now. . (needing leads)
jus wanted to get in on this thread so i can follow progress
It is probably a real phone but with the software modified.
Just flash the boot loader for n960n from Odin and the Twrp recovery then flash any rom that supports n960n ds or f rom. It works. I've tried ambasadi rom, the galaxy project and dr ketan. All worked for me. Just backup using TWRP and read all dev recommended steps before you flash anything. Or if you prefer stock there was a particular thread I think. All the best.
m.i.a.187 said:
if you dont want it i might trade u for a brand new tmobile branded note 9. but u probably dont want it. (long shot)
im currently looking into what i can do with it if anyone knows feel free im also utilizing att but phone is tmo with device lock app untouched as of right now. . (needing leads)
jus wanted to get in on this thread so i can follow progress
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you looking to part with it?
ahmedshazly23 said:
Hi all,
I'm coming into a such weird situation and I'll try to mention all the aspects.
I bought my note 9 a week ago from an online store (noon.com in UAE).
Seems like the phone is korean variant. Here's what is weird:
1- Model no. : SM-N960FD
2- model no. In the software (settings): SM-N960F/DS
3- phone's back at the very bottom (small text) reads: *N950F*
4- the phone was sealed and had samsung sticker which states it has never been opened before.
5- I came to realize that the spen has no bluetooth as there has been connectivity issue forever.
6- as i opened the hotspot, the device name is "DrKetanRom_5e10" which is a custom rom i believe.
7- I can't fine phone update section in settings.
8- The device is rooted when using root checker app.
9- phone status is custom.
10- SE for android status mentions DrKetan as well.
11- the camera lens has variable aperture which proves it's a note 9
12- knox status is 0x0!.
I am very confused! The phone seems totally new and is scratchless all around. I don't know if maybe Korean or chinese version phone comes with no android basic stuff as other shipped phones so Samsung re-installed the software or somethinhg?
If any body can help, that would be highly appreciated!!
Thanks.
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Is it support arabic language
please tell if it has arabic language and how can u solve spen blutooth proplem because i bought new one like u from noon uae
I bought unlocked galaxy s10 ATT variant from ebay. Everything works fine but I am unable to update it to Android 10 ( Current Version is Android 9) For some reason software button shows red and white icon and reset settings are disabled. How do I update it to Android 10 and enable reset settings?
I'm wondering if you're phone wasn't previously flashed with another firmware. What does your software version show, that may give you a clue if you're actually running original firmware.
You can always flash the latest firmware with ODIN. Of course with it being AT&T firmware it's hard to find and found mostly only on pay sites.