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I am looking to find stock firmware for the Galaxy Camera 2, but seem to have come to a dead end.
I live in China, and have bought a new Galaxy Camera 2 here. I love the camera, but the firmware installed is obviously region specific, and is missing many things that come as standard on Western stock firmware (such as all Google apps including the Play Store etc.) and Facebook for example.
I know I could just use Odin to root the device, take off the Chinese bloatware and side load the apks I wanted, but I would prefer to use a new stock firmware from somewhere like US or UK.
I've been searching for several days, including on xda, but can't find anywhere reliable with the firmware. Would anyone here be able to point me in the right direction? I'm pretty sure no ones asked this question before on the forum, but if I'm being stupid and have simply missed it, I hope you'll forgive my ignorance.
Otherwise cheers, and I appreciate any help offered. :good:
SamMobile has the US(Cellular South) firmware:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28063
Hmm, not seeing US for the EK-GC110.
Regional Firmware for Galaxy 2
AJDon78 said:
I am looking to find stock firmware for the Galaxy Camera 2, but seem to have come to a dead end.
I live in China, and have bought a new Galaxy Camera 2 here. I love the camera, but the firmware installed is obviously region specific, and is missing many things that come as standard on Western stock firmware (such as all Google apps including the Play Store etc.) and Facebook for example.
I know I could just use Odin to root the device, take off the Chinese bloatware and side load the apks I wanted, but I would prefer to use a new stock firmware from somewhere like US or UK.
I've been searching for several days, including on xda, but can't find anywhere reliable with the firmware. Would anyone here be able to point me in the right direction? I'm pretty sure no ones asked this question before on the forum, but if I'm being stupid and have simply missed it, I hope you'll forgive my ignorance.
Otherwise cheers, and I appreciate any help offered. :good:
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Hello in China! Unfortunately due to the fact that I'm new in this forum, I'm not yet permitted to place links in my posts and/or replies Which is no fun, especially when you think that you might have the answer for someone! BUT, hopefully you can find the page I'm talking about by doing an online search for 'regional firmware for ek-gc200' which should lead to the link I believe you're looking for on the very 1st page of google listed as 'Samsung Updates - Firmware Download Page' . OR you can always try Samsung's main site and search for an 'updates' section on there Hope it helps!
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What is the difference between variants? (N920T, NN920I etc)
There are many different variants released for different carriers and countries. The main difference between them are the radio bands and the pre loaded software that differs from each carrier.
Currently Samsung pay is only supported by US and Korean firmware.
If you are wandering which variant will work with your carrier http://www.willmyphonework.net/ is a good resource to use.
Most of the known variants are listed below.
SM-N9200 (China/Hong Kong)
SM-N9208 (Malasia, Taiwan)
SM-N920A (AT&T)
SM-N920C (Afghanistan, Cambodia, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Vietnam)
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I'll try to get you started:
I flashed WizBangSuperSomething and now I'm stuck in boot loops or I'm getting "FRP Lock" or something else has gone terribly wrong.
I'm a noob and not familiar enough with Norse Gods to know who Odin is.
How can I get my phone restored to stock to use it again?
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Another useful piece of information (being that I see it asked about 2-5 times each day) might be "what is the difference between the n920x and n920y" (replacing x and y with different variants.)
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I'll try to get you started:
I flashed WizBangSuperSomething and now I'm stuck in boot loops or I'm getting "FRP Lock" or something else has gone terribly wrong.
I'm a noob and not familiar enough with Norse Gods to know who Odin is.
How can I get my phone restored to stock to use it again?
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Another useful piece of information (being that I see it asked about 2-5 times each day) might be "what is the difference between the n920x and n920y" (replacing x and y with different variants.)
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Added. Thanks for the tip gary.
Here's another good one. You should not drink and post.
I purchased a n920i because I thought it would give me flexibility with root, wifi tethering, and faster updates in the future. Now I'm starting to get concerned since I've learned I can't using Samsung Pay even being in the US. After to talking to some of the guys at AC, updates might actaully be slower on phones NOT from a major market. So I guess my question is, if all the phones radio works with your carrier, which model is preferable for samsung pay, root, wifi tetering, faster updates, etc?? Do any unlocked models work with Samsung Pay?
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I purchased a n920i because I thought it would give me flexibility with root, wifi tethering, and faster updates in the future. Now I'm starting to get concerned since I've learned I can't using Samsung Pay even being in the US. After to talking to some of the guys at AC, updates might actaully be slower on phones NOT from a major market. So I guess my question is, if all the phones radio works with your carrier, which model is preferable for samsung pay, root, wifi tetering, faster updates, etc?? Do any unlocked models work with Samsung Pay?
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Unfortunately, Samsung pay isn't available for the n920i. If you've got the Australian version then you'll get it when it's released there. There's a discussion about that in this thread.
To your question though international models usually get the fastest updates, us models for Samsung pay. Rooting and most other mods should be the same.
flash korean version with stock Philippine rom
I bought a Korean version (N920K) and would like to know if i can flash it with stock N9208 rom so that I can remove the carrier splash screen, increase sms character limit of 160, remove korean carrier pre installed software. Will this work?
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I bought a Korean version (N920K) and would like to know if i can flash it with stock N9208 rom so that I can remove the carrier splash screen, increase sms character limit of 160, remove korean carrier pre installed software. Will this work?
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Those are 2 different models. You can only flash firmware made for your variant.
Noob question regarding modem/radio flashing.
Hello everyone,
I recently purchased the SM-N9208 Duos (Taiwan gsm) Note 5. I made a stupid assumption that the dual sim version would be both cdma and gsm capable. Apparently that is not the case. My questions are: does this model have both radios inside, with one being inactive? Is it possible to root the device, and flash the radio to make it cdma compatible. My understanding is the cdma vs. Gsm is a hardware issue, but I was told some manufacturers include both radios in all models. I appreciate any help anyone can offer. I'm on Verizon, btw. When I spoke to their tech support, I was told there is no "approved" way to get the phone working on their network. He made sure to stress the approved part of the response several times, also leading me to believe it is possible.
S Pen broke and the top is stuck inside the phone.
The bottom of my spend broke off and the rest is stuck inside.
Any ideas???
Jen
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I bought a note 5 (t-mobile) that was rooted, the problem is that it randomly reboots and most of the time in the middle of a call, will flashing the stock firmware fix the issue?, I was told that it will boot loop so I'm not sure if I should do it.
Thanks in advance.
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Hello everyone,
I recently purchased the SM-N9208 Duos (Taiwan gsm) Note 5. I made a stupid assumption that the dual sim version would be both cdma and gsm capable. Apparently that is not the case. My questions are: does this model have both radios inside, with one being inactive? Is it possible to root the device, and flash the radio to make it cdma compatible. My understanding is the cdma vs. Gsm is a hardware issue, but I was told some manufacturers include both radios in all models. I appreciate any help anyone can offer. I'm on Verizon, btw. When I spoke to their tech support, I was told there is no "approved" way to get the phone working on their network. He made sure to stress the approved part of the response several times, also leading me to believe it is possible.
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I don't think you can just flash a modem from a verizon model. You'll most likely just get a bootloop. There's a similar discussion going on in this thread, maybe you'll get some help from the guys over there.
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I bought a note 5 (t-mobile) that was rooted, the problem is that it randomly reboots and most of the time in the middle of a call, will flashing the stock firmware fix the issue?, I was told that it will boot loop so I'm not sure if I should do it.
Thanks in advance.
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Flashing the firmware should fix any software issues you're having. That's what I'd do.
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I don't think you can just flash a modem from a verizon model. You'll most likely just get a bootloop. There's a similar discussion going on in this thread, maybe you'll get some help from the guys over there.
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I'm pretty sure I'm **** outta luck. I'm going to end up selling it, because I can't lose my unlimited data. Sucks, too, because I love the titanium silver. Thanks for the reply, though
Jenforner said:
The bottom of my spend broke off and the rest is stuck inside.
Any ideas???
Jen
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Did you stick it in backwards? Maybe you can try to get it RMA'd.
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Art Vanderlay said:
I don't think you can just flash a modem from a verizon model. You'll most likely just get a bootloop. There's a similar discussion going on in this thread, maybe you'll get some help from the guys over there.
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I switched providers, and I'm up and running on T-Mobile. LTE was great, until I got to my house. Now I'm losing coverage completely. I know people have said you can't put firmware from different models into this phone; however, is there a way to change the way the the phone identifies itself, making the baseband flash possible? Again, I'm very new at this (clearly), but I am having a hard time believing there is no way to change the frequency that these modems can accept. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
hi
i just recived the note 5, i had a note 3 (for 2 years) before, btw after two years I had to change the battery.
i am afraid because the with the note 5 you can't change battery like the note 3.
I wanted to ask, I can use my charger for note 3 (5.3 v 2.0 amps) to improve the battery life of the 5 notes?
enorloz said:
hi
i just recived the note 5, i had a note 3 (for 2 years) before, btw after two years I had to change the battery.
i am afraid because the with the note 5 you can't change battery like the note 3.
I wanted to ask, I can use my charger for note 3 (5.3 v 2.0 amps) to improve the battery life of the 5 notes?
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You can use that charger but I doubt it'll improve the battery life.
If you want to keep the battery healthy don't let it discharge all the way. Try to charge it more often and keep it above 30% if you can. The less you let it discharge, the more life you'll get out of if.
The note 5 also uses a li poly battery which is supposed to be more resistant to overcharge.
In saying that all lithium batteries will start to degrade after a couple of years, it's unavoidable. How much more life you get out of it remains to be seen.
Not used to samsung came from htc and more recently oppo phones is there a way to download firmware from sammobile etc to phone and update firmware without odin or in my case heimdall
Have n920i with i think singapore firmware and would rather have the Australian firmware to match my carrier
Tab A has got its update, not even a flag ship device.
Still nowt for the Tab S.
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/05/18/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-receives-android-6-0-marshmallow-update/
Flagship means nothing to Samsung. :thumbdown:
Maybe I'm just in denial (feels like it to be honest), but I refuse to accept (for now at least) that we won't be getting MM. I must remain hopeful...:crying:
So does Samsung seem to release updates to the newest phone/tablets first and then work backwards with the oldest being last if at all.
John.
We will get it soon
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I have a Note 4 and the Tab S and I tell you these will be my last Samsung devices! No updates on supposed flagship devices is abysmal! Next phone will be a Nexus and probable their tablet too.
i recall seeing a chart somewhere,was that just bogus ?
There were a couple of unofficial photo/lists the first had the Tab S1 8.4" getting MM from April, the second photo showed NO Tab S1 models at getting updated to MM, these are now very old and should not be relied on.
I think the Tab S1 will get updated to MM in the next couple of months.
John.
By the time the Tab S gets MM the AOSP build will have matured enough for daily use
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
By the time the Tab S gets MM the AOSP build will have matured enough for daily use
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However all Samsungs modifications and alterations will have completely fudged that up.
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By the time the Tab S gets MM the AOSP build will have matured enough for daily use
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However all Samsungs modifications and alterations will have completely fudged that up.
Look at the Tab Pro 8.4. It was released 11 months before Lollipop came out but never got Lollipop!
I have Tab A and Tab S , I was not expecting any update at all for Tab A!.Some one has to shake and wake sammy up and tell them they skipped few stops where they supposed to...
Contacted Samsung Support and only got this
Samsung Support said:
Dear [removed],
Thank you for contacting Samsung. With reference to your E-mail, I understand that you would like to know whether Samsung will release the Android Marshmallow update for your Tab S (model: SM-T700NTSAXAR). I can imagine how bothering and inconvenienced this would have been. Currently, there is no new update: Marshmallow available for your tablet model. We at technical support are not able to speculate the estimated time period of the update release and exact version of the update as it may lead to incorrect estimation of the update release information, also there is no official word available to state about the update availability . However, once any new update is released, it will be notified on the tablet in Apps > Settings > About device > Software Update. You can also check for the new Software update notification information on Samsung website under News section. I hope you understand. Please refer to the link below to access Samsung News website:
http://www.samsung.com/us/news/
The update time will be varied from model to model and location to location. I understand how important the update is for you. Usually, the updates will be released in batches. Once the new update is released for the batch to which your tablet belongs, then your tablet will also receive the update notification.
Also, I see that there is no test or app available from Samsung to test or run the battery function. I hope you understand.
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Contacted Samsung Support and only got this
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Dang Dude You Got blurbed, lol
Ha! New app...Samsung DoubleTalk available at Samsung Support!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Samsung Support
Dear [removed],
Thank you for contacting Samsung. With reference to your E-mail, I understand that you would like to know whether Samsung will release the Android Marshmallow update for your Tab S (model: SM-T700NTSAXAR). I can imagine how bothering and inconvenienced this would have been. Currently, there is no new update: Marshmallow available for your tablet model. We at technical support are not able to speculate the estimated time period of the update release and exact version of the update as it may lead to incorrect estimation of the update release information, also there is no official word available to state about the update availability . However, once any new update is released, it will be notified on the tablet in Apps > Settings > About device > Software Update. You can also check for the new Software update notification information on Samsung website under News section. I hope you understand. Please refer to the link below to access Samsung News website:
http://www.samsung.com/us/news/
The update time will be varied from model to model and location to location. I understand how important the update is for you. Usually, the updates will be released in batches. Once the new update is released for the batch to which your tablet belongs, then your tablet will also receive the update notification.
Also, I see that there is no test or app available from Samsung to test or run the battery function. I hope you understand.
If you have any questions, please get back to us. We will be glad to assist you.
If you would wish to reply via email, please click on the “Click here” link shown below in the Content Feedback section at the bottom of the email where it states, “If you have additional inquiries related to your original email, please click here”.
For Immediate assistance with a live agent,
you can chat with us
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Samsung’s Social Media Team is available to assist with providing up-to-date information or answering
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Visit us on Facebook
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Thank you for being a Samsung Customer!
Samsung Online Support
Kind regards,
Madhavi
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I got that from them when asking about 5.1 god knows how long ago (8 months?). The don't give a toss. Samsung Support does not exist. You might as well ask a man/woman on the street.
Galaxy S5 gets MM , fingers crossed .. http://www.ubergizmo.com/2016/05/t-mobile-rolls-out-marshmallow-for-galaxy-s5-handsets/
The Tab S was realeased 2-3 months after the S5 so Samsung cannot say it`s to old.
John.
The Mero said:
Galaxy S5 gets MM , fingers crossed .. http://www.ubergizmo.com/2016/05/t-mobile-rolls-out-marshmallow-for-galaxy-s5-handsets/
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If they don't release a mm update to a flagship device it will be a shame. But I think that they probably will release it. Just my opinion.
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The Tab S was realeased 2-3 months after the S5 so Samsung cannot say it`s to old.
John.
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Yea but Samsung doesn't care about how old these things are...
The Tab Pro 8.4 was released in Jan 2014, and never got lollipop that was released in Dec 2014... in other words, they stopped support after 11 MONTHS!
Has anyone managed to get Samsung Pay working on their international GALAXY Note9 SM-N960F/DS in the US? I bought one keeping future updates and flexibility in mind but I can't get Samsung Pay working on AT&T. When I launch Samsung Pay, I get a connection error 'Unable to connect to Samsung Pay temporarily. Try again later". Someone had posted an APKMirror link in one of the threads that seemed to work but I'm a bit reluctant on using an unofficial APK source. Would appreciate any assistance from anyone who managed to get this working. Thanks
Yes
That's great to hear... would you be kind enough to send me instructions to get this working? Thanks in advance.
I have no idea. I have a US model.
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I have no idea. I have a US model.
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But he was specifically asking about the F/DS model...as per OP.
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But he was specifically asking about the F/DS model...as per OP.
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I know what he was asking for. He asked if he can get Samsung Pay working on a N960F/DS in the US. I've read threads here where others have done just that, so I told him "yes" it was possible.
He then asked how to accomplish it, and I told him I have no idea how to do it, since I have the US model. Basically I have no reason to research and figure out how to make it work on a F/DS.
Hi
I am form Mexico, I just bought the warch and I remember reading a few days back that there was a workaround for the ECG and Blood Pressure apps not being available, and it was here, I thought that I had bookmarked it but cannot find it anywhere, anyone knows about the workaround?
Thanks!
See this thread for link.
How to get ECG and BP GW5
How does one get the app to download and activated for ECG and BP? When I try and activate it from the watch my Samsung Galaxy A52 says it's not available in my region.
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galaxys said:
See this thread for link.
How to get ECG and BP GW5
How does one get the app to download and activated for ECG and BP? When I try and activate it from the watch my Samsung Galaxy A52 says it's not available in my region.
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thanks, that is the one!
Leyewho said:
Hi
I am form Mexico, I just bought the warch and I remember reading a few days back that there was a workaround for the ECG and Blood Pressure apps not being available, and it was here, I thought that I had bookmarked it but cannot find it anywhere, anyone knows about the workaround?
Thanks!
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This Thread has the answer - and it works on GW5 and GW5-Pro Both
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