I bought a used S21+ and it was a T-Mobile branded model (Dutch). It had TNL/TNL/TNL/EUX/TNL. I use a Vodafone SIM so it would not do VoLTE and VoWiFi and such.
So, I downgraded it to May 2021 AUE1 so I could use SamKEY which worked fine with eBay credits.
I wanted to have it full unlocked unbranded as it will probably get faster One UI 4.0 for unbranded. So I went for PHN which is Netherlands Unbranded.
It worked fine in SamKEY with eBay credits and it passed and rebooted with no errors and instantly gave me the My VOdafone app install prompt so I knew it worked.
VoLTE and VoWiFi are working fine now, however, upon checking my CSC in Software Info I noticed it now shows PHN/PHN/PHN/EUX/TNL. Why is that last TNL still there?
Can I somehow make it FULL PHN? Or does this last 5th TNL not affect anything?
Back when I had my Note 9 and also changed CSC on that one (Vodafone branded to PHN unbranded) it fully changed all of them so I kinda expected this one to do so as well..
Imprezzion said:
I bought a used S21+ and it was a T-Mobile branded model (Dutch). It had TNL/TNL/TNL/EUX/TNL. I use a Vodafone SIM so it would not do VoLTE and VoWiFi and such.
So, I downgraded it to May 2021 AUE1 so I could use SamKEY which worked fine with eBay credits............
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Hi
The last tree/six digits can not be changed they are the code for the region which the phone was made for , it has not impact at all over the firmware on the phone , is just that, info
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The last tree/six digits can not be changed they are the code for the region which the phone was made for , it has not impact at all over the firmware on the phone , is just that, info
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Aight then I won't worry hehe. Thanks for the info!
Imprezzion said:
Aight then I won't worry hehe. Thanks for the info!
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It wont affect you at all ,my active CSC is PHE and those last three digits in my case are GTO , no problem at all my phone is 100% PHE
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I have managed to download oreo using xef. my phone recognised my sim which is o2 uk. everything works fine. what are the consequences if I do not change csc to o2 now . I intend downloading oreo for 02 uk when it is available.
reservation31 said:
I have managed to download oreo using xef. my phone recognised my sim which is o2 uk. everything works fine. what are the consequences if I do not change csc to o2 now . I intend downloading oreo for 02 uk when it is available.
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You will have to wipe your device later if you dont change the CSC to o2.
I have done the same to mine with VOD and now i got Oreo + VoLTE + WiFi Calling and all extra CSC stuff.
I am not root KNOX 0x0
holifo said:
You will have to wipe your device later if you dont change the CSC to o2.
I have done the same to mine with VOD and now i got Oreo + VoLTE + WiFi Calling and all extra CSC stuff.
I am not root KNOX 0x0
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that's what I thought
reservation31 said:
I have managed to download oreo using xef. my phone recognised my sim which is o2 uk. everything works fine. what are the consequences if I do not change csc to o2 now . I intend downloading oreo for 02 uk when it is available.
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I just talked to o2 UK and they told me the updates going to be rolling out to thier locked phones by Friday the 23RD MARCH
cooldude20000 said:
I just talked to o2 UK and they told me the updates going to be rolling out to thier locked phones by Friday the 23RD MARCH
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3 days to wait but I'm using s9 port at moment
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3 days to wait but I'm using s9 port at moment
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yes i just flashed the xef 8.0 firmware reset the device and it went to xeu for the UK.
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yes i just flashed the xef 8.0 firmware reset the device and it went to xeu for the UK.
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thanks for posting that, I'll flash my oxm/xeu with xef now
Hi i just wondering when we will receive oreo update in UK?
What carrier you on?
EE , UK
Vodafone UK.....
Sent from my Note 8 (2017 Phone) using XDA Labs
I'm on EE but my device was originally an O2 one.
I had to manually install the France ROM via ODIN and I'm having no issues.
I find it a little bit odd that the Middle East was updated after France, and not the rest of mainland Europe, but ah well. The France ROM will suffice for me until a UK ROM is released.
Question: would there be much of a difference between the two?
France and UK I mean?
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I'm on EE but my device was originally an O2 one.
I had to manually install the France ROM via ODIN and I'm having no issues.
I find it a little bit odd that the Middle East was updated after France, and not the rest of mainland Europe, but ah well. The France ROM will suffice for me until a UK ROM is released.
Question: would there be much of a difference between the two?
France and UK I mean?
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Nope, none, it's the same firmware file for all N950Fs
EE VOLTE
I'm with EE too, I wouldn't flash the French version because I would loose volte , I will be waiting for EE the firmware
dave6018 said:
I'm with EE too, I wouldn't flash the French version because I would loose volte , I will be waiting for EE the firmware
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I flashed it and still have the we WiFi calling available
lost patience a bit and flashed it myself this morning, just waiting for the backup/restore to complete, mine is unbranded OXM XEU uk/ireland and all went smooth, I did a factory reset first and used CSC instead of Home CSC so complete setup from scratch
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Nope, none, it's the same firmware file for all N950Fs
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I think AP is same, but different BL and CP, should be better if flash with original country BL and CP.
Thats not VoLTE, thats wifi calling. Without an official ROM you cannot have support for the VoLTE protocol.
I bought my note 8 sim free and got the oreo update yesterday. I'm on Vodafone but I doubt it matters when it's sim free.
Can you confirm what version handset your on
BTU or XEU I have BTU handset and still sat waiting for Oreo
Looks like XEU
BTU released this morning
Can I just flash the latest o2 Oreo Rom via Odin onto my unlocked un grand as note 8 and will I then get o2 things like WiFi calling and voip as with the unbranded firmware I can't enable it? Will I have to use the home-csc with the sim and card removed also or can I do it without resetting the phones data?
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Can I just flash the latest o2 Oreo Rom via Odin onto my unlocked un grand as note 8 and will I then get o2 things like WiFi calling and voip as with the unbranded firmware I can't enable it? Will I have to use the home-csc with the sim and card removed also or can I do it without resetting the phones data?
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Hi, you can't use the Home-CSC and you will lose all of your phone data I'm afraid. I did the same thing when I reflashed my BRI SM-N950F/DS onto O2UK just after Christmas. Just updated to the O2UK release of Oreo earlier today too.
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Hi, you can't use the Home-CSC and you will lose all of your phone data I'm afraid. I did the same thing when I reflashed my BRI SM-N950F/DS onto O2UK just after Christmas. Just updated to the O2UK release of Oreo earlier today too.
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Just flashed the o2 Rom using the home_csc from the o2 update and the 3 other files using the latest odin3 so far so good and I now have WiFi calling and voip which I didn't before
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Just flashed the o2 Rom using the home_csc from the o2 update and the 3 other files using the latest odin3 so far so good and I now have WiFi calling and voip which I didn't before
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My apologies! I was under the impression that it wasn't possible to use the Home_CSC so I didn't even attempt it! How have you got VoLTE working though? I can't see that on mine?
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My apologies! I was under the impression that it wasn't possible to use the Home_CSC so I didn't even attempt it! How have you got VoLTE working though? I can't see that on mine?
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I don't volte in my area yet but the next time I'm in Belfast I'll try it and report back, the WiFi calling does work as mobile reception in my area is poor that's why decided to flash the o2 branded Rom as once the tugo app was discontinued I was missing quite a few important calls but hopefully now I wont
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I don't volte in my area yet but the next time I'm in Belfast I'll try it and report back, the WiFi calling does work as mobile reception in my area is poor that's why decided to flash the o2 branded Rom as once the tugo app was discontinued I was missing quite a few important calls but hopefully now I wont
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Yeah, same here! Was a decent app TuGo, shame they've pulled it.
Hi
I'm on O2 with a unlocked phone bought through mobiles.co.uk (owned by Carphone Warehouse)
I installed the French version of Oreo, as my phone wasn't getting the OTA update.
Am I ok to flash the O2 firmware, downloaded from SamKnows?
I was told it could brick my phone!
Thanks
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
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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
Just wondering if anyone has recently changed their CSC to allow them quickest access to updates and the Beta program?
My CSC is for O2 UK and I'd rather it was generic.
Being from the UK mine is an Exynos model.
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Just wondering if anyone has recently changed their CSC to allow them quickest access to updates and the Beta program?
My CSC is for O2 UK and I'd rather it was generic.
Being from the UK mine is an Exynos model.
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as i know : change csc not only work to get beta programs , u need too german sim card inserted .
or any sim card that beta registered country .
carlitobahsoun said:
as i know : change csc not only work to get beta programs , u need too german sim card inserted .
or any sim card that beta registered country .
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The UK is included in the BETA program but not for my CSC
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The UK is included in the BETA program but not for my CSC
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if u cahnge to BTU , u need also uk sim card .
no way to change csc only via samkey .
check in samkey ur model if supported
I tried changing my CSC when the beta started but sam key said my build was to new
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if u cahnge to BTU , u need also uk sim card .
no way to change csc only via samkey .
check in samkey ur model if supported
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Do you think we will get beta 4 today?
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I tried changing my CSC when the beta started but sam key said my build was to new
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Did you try and downgrade to an older build? I'm sure I read somewhere that worked. I just was hoping someone had a definite answer for me.
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Did you try and downgrade to an older build? I'm sure I read somewhere that worked. I just was hoping someone had a definite answer for me.
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I only tried the September and October updates as far as I know u cannot downgrade due to the latest Bootloader
Someone on XDA confirmed that
G998BXXU3AUE1 can be used to downgrade and change the CSC I am about to try it ill keep you posted that's the lowest I can go due to the binary
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Did you try and downgrade to an older build? I'm sure I read somewhere that worked. I just was hoping someone had a definite answer for me.
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Yep mine changed after flashing the old firmware
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Yep mine changed after flashing the old firmware
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After just flashing the old firmware or that plus Samkey?
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After just flashing the old firmware or that plus Samkey?
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Yep just flashed G998BXXU3AUE1 went through setup and turned on adb, downloaded samkey logged in, and changed my CSC from VOD VOD VOD VOD VOD to BTU
Thanks I may try it myself. How do you buy credits for Samkey? Do I really have to buy 45 dollars worth? That's the lowest I could see.
Does the XID CSC change affects the phone ? I mean the phone still remains a dual SIM phone?
Also, volte and WiFi calling are still there to XID CSC?