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How to install Official Nougat 7.0 for G935F for ALL countries

Being in MM , download and install BTU MM Firmware (UK) using Odin ( it MUST be this one the BTU one), once youre done, check your software update and it will begin to download the nougat update , (around 1,2 GB) no matter where you come from (im from Spain), it will install automatically, then change your Language settings, and THATS IT !!, you have Nougat Official , without tripping Knox, and working flowlessly! ( IS FOR EUROPEAN EXINOS MODEL ONLY) , and requires a little knowledge using Odin and all that stuff!
you can download the last BTU MM Firmware from here: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=G935F&r=BTU&order=date&dir=desc&exact=1
I hope to help all the people who wants Nougat now!

exynos or qualcom?

azam_ said:
exynos or qualcom?
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Exynos only.

Wesley0104 said:
Exynos only.
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I just started using s7 edge so any guide to install this firmware. I have the exynos version in canada

azam_ said:
I just started using s7 edge so any guide to install this firmware. I have the exynos version in canada
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- Back-up any data from your phone that you don't want to lose, Samsung Smart Switch is a great way to do that
- Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone in Developer settings, it doesn't hurt to tick OEM Unlock as well ( this is most likely not needed but I'm unsure, so make sure it's ticked just in case)
- Download the latest official BTU MM software for G935F
- Download Odin 3.12.3 onto your PC
- Download Samsung USB drivers and install those on your PC
- Extract the BTU firmware using Winrar
- Connect your device to your computer
- Reboot your phone into Download mode by using Vol. Down + Home button + Power button when your device is off, then press Vol. Up
- Make sure your device is recognized by Odin
- Select every file that has been extracted from the official BTU firmware and place them in their respective slots (Make sure that you use the regular CSC file instead of the Home_CSC file, this will wipe your data so you make sure you've backed up your files!!)
- Before you start, make sure that Re-partition is un-ticked in Odin, you can check this in the Options tab.
- Click start and let it do it's work.
After that, you can set up your device as you like, or just immediately go to settings and "Check for updates", then it should download the official update to Nougat right away.
Hope this helped!

Wesley0104 said:
- Back-up any data from your phone that you don't want to lose, Samsung Smart Switch is a great way to do that
- Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone in Developer settings, it doesn't hurt to tick OEM Unlock as well ( this is most likely not needed but I'm unsure, so make sure it's ticked just in case)
- Download the latest official BTU MM software for G935F
- Download Odin 3.12.3 onto your PC
- Download Samsung USB drivers and install those on your PC
- Extract the BTU firmware using Winrar
- Connect your device to your computer
- Reboot your phone into Download mode by using Vol. Down + Home button + Power button when your device is off, then press Vol. Up
- Make sure your device is recognized by Odin
- Select every file that has been extracted from the official BTU firmware and place them in their respective slots (Make sure that you use the regular CSC file instead of the Home_CSC file, this will wipe your data so you make sure you've backed up your files!!)
- Before you start, make sure that Re-partition is un-ticked in Odin, you can check this in the Options tab.
- Click start and let it do it's work.
After that, you can set up your device as you like, or just immediately go to settings and "Check for updates", then it should download the official update to Nougat right away.
Hope this helped!
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i am just getting a weird thing that i have no idea about, secure check fail (pit)

azam_ said:
i am just getting a weird thing that i have no idea about, secure check fail (pit)
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May I ask what firmware you have downloaded and where you downloaded it from?

azam_ said:
i am just getting a weird thing that i have no idea about, secure check fail (pit)
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you forgot to read the main thing... its for G935F/FD only

my bad, guess i will have to wait for the official to hit canada then

European Exinos
azam_ said:
exynos or qualcom?
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Exinos (european models) mine is Spanish

not Exinos
azam_ said:
I just started using s7 edge so any guide to install this firmware. I have the exynos version in canada
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If you have an Exinos version, in theory, it's posible to get Nougat, doing what i explained.

popetillox said:
Exinos (european models) mine is Spanish
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LOL, and Spain is not an European Country?
EDIT: You have right, strange, spain S7 Edge have the Snapdragon variant :angel:

I'm from brazil, if i download the UK version it will work? SIM signal will work?
I never flashed firmware from another countries...

This thread is pointless we already have a dedicated firmware/nougat thread. Please don't make any more useless threads mods please delete
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Is the DL the beta version or the final version?
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Please stick to the dedicated Nougat update thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/android-7-0-s7-edge-uk-beta-program-apk-t3493696

Change CSC in Multi CSC ROM without root knox=0

Hi guys, I flash BTU Rom to change my CSC to receive orio faster. after 1 month Samsung rollout orio for my country (Iran) so I have decided flash again my phone because THR rom has Persian calendar, but after flashing my phone I see my phone CSC set on LYS , after search on internet I found out Samsung multi CSC Roms have default CSC , and you can not change it easily.
so I search forums and can't find anything useful until seeing a way in Persian site and it Assured me it is possible. ok talking enough go to work
combination file works. It's a unique file and not available easily, so every website is taking advantage of it by making it paid, some sites charging per file!
I provide combination file for s7 orio file in my host but it is available just for 13 days from today if someone can upload it to Mediafire or something else it is wonderful.
Prerequisite:
*Official ROM from Sammobile that contains the CSC you want
*Combination file for your phone
*Original/Genuine USB Cable, don't use 3rd party cable or you will have a nice expensive brick if a connection is lost.
*Charge your phone/laptop. 50% is fine.
*Remove SIM & SD Card.
*Patience.
*Important- BACKUP. Use Smartswitch (Faster) OR Samsung Cloud Backup. Remember, you won't be able to restore everything (Apps) if you backup from Nougat & then restore it on 6.0.1, so backup with all the options available.
*Balls of Steel--Kidding
1- Download the latest Combination file '500MB' at the bottom from https://firmware.gem-flash.com/ it for s7 G930D/FD http://fs2.filegir.com/akpa/COMBINA...1296_REV00_user_mid_noship.tar.md5-id88783.7z
2- Flash the official ROM from Sammobile that contains the CSC you want. so I used the latest THR firmware available from Sammobile.
3- After flashing the official ROM, Do a Factory Wipe.
2. Fire up Odin, I used Odin 3.13.1. Extract and select Combination file you downloaded in AP AND your country CSC file from official ROM. Two files only.
4. After successful flashing is done, wait for the phone to boot up, it will go into diagnostic/Factory mode, don't panic.
5- Tap Factory IMEI and enter the code *#243203855# ,it will show you a list of available CSCs, choose the one you need and tap install, the phone will reset/restart.
6- Just in case, do one more Factory/Cache Wipe.
7- Power off the phone & enter download mode and Flash it with your country's official ROM. Four files (BL+AP+CP+CSC) Use CSC, don't use Home_CSC.
8- Knox Zero. System Status: Official
9- You can check your active CSC in recovery mode or use Phone info app.
sorry for my bad English.
*be careful the combination build number like G930FXXU2ARA2 and freamware build number like G930FXXU2EREM . the red number must be equal.
**if you have a problem in step 3 you can flash the ap and CSC separately after flash two file, go to recovery with power + home + volume+ after finish the erasing operation select reboot to system.
*** if in step 5 your list is empty, go to downloading mode flash CSC File from your ROM(not home_CSC) and go to recovery with power + home + volume+ after finish the erasing operation select reboot to system.
****if you break your phone don't afraid just go to downloading mode and flash official rom.
Let me know if you face any issues or were successful. It will help others.

Hope this works

It is working, wow!

akpa said:
Hi guys, I flash BTU Rom to change my CSC to receive orio faster. after 1 month Samsung rollout orio for my country (Iran) so I have decided flash again my phone because THR rom has Persian calendar, but after flashing my phone I see my phone CSC set on LYS , after search on internet I found out Samsung multi CSC Roms have default CSC , and you can not change it easily.
so I search forums and can't find anything useful until seeing a way in Persian site and it Assured me it is possible. ok talking enough go to work
combination file works. It's a unique file and not available easily, so every website is taking advantage of it by making it paid, some sites charging per file!
I provide combination file for s7 orio file in my host but it is available just for 13 days from today if someone can upload it to Mediafire or something else it is wonderful.
Prerequisite:
*Official ROM from Sammobile that contains the CSC you want
*Combination file for your phone
*Original/Genuine USB Cable, don't use 3rd party cable or you will have a nice expensive brick if a connection is lost.
*Charge your phone/laptop. 50% is fine.
*Remove SIM & SD Card.
*Patience.
*Important- BACKUP. Use Smartswitch (Faster) OR Samsung Cloud Backup. Remember, you won't be able to restore everything (Apps) if you backup from Nougat & then restore it on 6.0.1, so backup with all the options available.
*Balls of Steel--Kidding
1- Download the latest Combination file '500MB' at the bottom from https://firmware.gem-flash.com/ it for s7 G930D/FD http://fs2.filegir.com/akpa/COMBINA...1296_REV00_user_mid_noship.tar.md5-id88783.7z
2- Flash the official ROM from Sammobile that contains the CSC you want. so I used the latest THR firmware available from Sammobile.
3- After flashing the official ROM, Do a Factory Wipe.
2. Fire up Odin, I used Odin 3.13.1. Extract and select Combination file you downloaded in AP AND your country CSC file from official ROM. Two files only.
4. After successful flashing is done, wait for the phone to boot up, it will go into diagnostic/Factory mode, don't panic.
5- Tap Factory IMEI and enter the code *#243203855# ,it will show you a list of available CSCs, choose the one you need and tap install, the phone will reset/restart.
6- Just in case, do one more Factory/Cache Wipe.
7- Power off the phone & enter download mode and Flash it with your country's official ROM. Four files (BL+AP+CP+CSC) Use CSC, don't use Home_CSC.
8- Knox Zero. System Status: Official
9- You can check your active CSC in recovery mode or use Phone info app.
sorry for my bad English.
*be careful the combination build number like G930FXXU2ARA2 and freamware build number like G930FXXU2EREM . the red number must be equal.
**if you have a problem in step 3 you can flash the ap and CSC separately after flash two file, go to recovery with power + home + volume+ after finish the erasing operation select reboot to system.
*** if in step 5 your list is empty, go to downloading mode flash CSC File from your ROM(not home_CSC) and go to recovery with power + home + volume+ after finish the erasing operation select reboot to system.
****if you break your phone don't afraid just go to downloading mode and flash official rom.
Let me know if you face any issues or were successful. It will help others.
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I tried this and failed ... I got bootloader exception error
Btw, which red numbers must be equal ?
Nevermind, it wasn't displaying red color in the app but it did in my browser. I know bootloader must be same.. I tried this method before you posted, but odin fails at hidden.img and when I boot the phone I get bootloader exception error. Thats quite scary error if you don't know how to bypass it. And ofcourse bootloader version of combination and normal firmware was the same, still I could not succeed.. any thoughts ?
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akpa said:
Hi guys, I flash BTU Rom to change my CSC to receive orio faster. after 1 month Samsung rollout orio for my country (Iran) so I have decided flash again my phone because THR rom has Persian calendar, but after flashing my phone I see my phone CSC set on LYS , after search on internet I found out Samsung multi CSC Roms have default CSC , and you can not change it easily.
so I search forums and can't find anything useful until seeing a way in Persian site and it Assured me it is possible. ok talking enough go to work
combination file works. It's a unique file and not available easily, so every website is taking advantage of it by making it paid, some sites charging per file!
I provide combination file for s7 orio file in my host but it is available just for 13 days from today if someone can upload it to Mediafire or something else it is wonderful.
Prerequisite:
*Official ROM from Sammobile that contains the CSC you want
*Combination file for your phone
*Original/Genuine USB Cable, don't use 3rd party cable or you will have a nice expensive brick if a connection is lost.
*Charge your phone/laptop. 50% is fine.
*Remove SIM & SD Card.
*Patience.
*Important- BACKUP. Use Smartswitch (Faster) OR Samsung Cloud Backup. Remember, you won't be able to restore everything (Apps) if you backup from Nougat & then restore it on 6.0.1, so backup with all the options available.
*Balls of Steel--Kidding
1- Download the latest Combination file '500MB' at the bottom from https://firmware.gem-flash.com/ it for s7 G930D/FD http://fs2.filegir.com/akpa/COMBINA...1296_REV00_user_mid_noship.tar.md5-id88783.7z
2- Flash the official ROM from Sammobile that contains the CSC you want. so I used the latest THR firmware available from Sammobile.
3- After flashing the official ROM, Do a Factory Wipe.
2. Fire up Odin, I used Odin 3.13.1. Extract and select Combination file you downloaded in AP AND your country CSC file from official ROM. Two files only.
4. After successful flashing is done, wait for the phone to boot up, it will go into diagnostic/Factory mode, don't panic.
5- Tap Factory IMEI and enter the code *#243203855# ,it will show you a list of available CSCs, choose the one you need and tap install, the phone will reset/restart.
6- Just in case, do one more Factory/Cache Wipe.
7- Power off the phone & enter download mode and Flash it with your country's official ROM. Four files (BL+AP+CP+CSC) Use CSC, don't use Home_CSC.
8- Knox Zero. System Status: Official
9- You can check your active CSC in recovery mode or use Phone info app.
sorry for my bad English.
*be careful the combination build number like G930FXXU2ARA2 and freamware build number like G930FXXU2EREM . the red number must be equal.
**if you have a problem in step 3 you can flash the ap and CSC separately after flash two file, go to recovery with power + home + volume+ after finish the erasing operation select reboot to system.
*** if in step 5 your list is empty, go to downloading mode flash CSC File from your ROM(not home_CSC) and go to recovery with power + home + volume+ after finish the erasing operation select reboot to system.
****if you break your phone don't afraid just go to downloading mode and flash official rom.
Let me know if you face any issues or were successful. It will help others.
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the link does not work

Hi all,
I was not able to flash combination and CSC together...When trying in two steps, it didn't work neither...after having flashed CSC and rebooted, the update failed with a message like "invalid carrier" or something like that...No way to select a different CSC from factory firmware...
Finally, the following method worked for me:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...to-change-s9-s9-csc-model-csc-t3870836/page32

lklock said:
Hi all,
I was not able to flash combination and CSC together...When trying in two steps, it didn't work neither...after having flashed CSC and rebooted, the update failed with a message like "invalid carrier" or something like that...No way to select a different CSC from factory firmware...
Finally, the following method worked for me:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...to-change-s9-s9-csc-model-csc-t3870836/page32
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Which firmware you are on? I tried with COMBINATION_FA60_G935FXXU6ASH2 but when I put command "AT+PRECONFG=1,0"
The return is.
+PRECONFG:0,CSC FAIL
OK
I didn't use RealTerm because it cannot connect so I use PuTTY on port: COM3(which found in ODIN)
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I about to give up but just go ahead with only command "AT+PRECONFG=2,[CSC]" and it work!!.
I got VoLTE VoWiFi.

G9650 (Snapdragon) CSC Change/ Stock firmware change (NON ROOT)

Hi everyone,
Recently I flashed a stock ROM on my SM-G9650 and wandered around quite some time before gathering all the information to flash the firmware. Now I’m here gathering most (if not all) the information anyone might need to flash stock firmware to your device. This method does NOT require root and does NOT trip KNOX
First of all:
-Disclaimer-
I will not be responsible if your device gets bricked. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. This is a guide, and even though its pretty straight forward, stuff happens.
Now, onto flashing the device:
A few prerequisites prior to flashing the device:
- ODIN (latest): https://odindownload.com/
- USB Drivers for Samsung: https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
- An ORIGINAL Cable for your device (Preferably the one that came with it).
- WinRAR or 7zip
- A backup of your data (Optional)
- Patience and time
Ok, now onto the flashing:
First things first: this is a guide for the G9650 (Hong Kong) Variant with UNLOCKED bootloader. If your device model is different, find a thread according to your device.
1- Go to: https://www.sammobile.com/forum/threads/40735-Galaxy-S9-G960-multi-CSC-pit-language , and find the correct Multi CSC for your country/Region. (I live in the Caribbean but chose to use ZTO because it has LTE+ and VoLTE, and the only bloatware is Word, Excel, PowerPoint, LinkedIn and One Drive.). Once you find your CSC, head over to https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and download your desired Firmware. Here is a link for CSC code meaning: https://www.androidsage.com/2017/07...specific-product-code-csc-and-country-region/
2- Once downloaded, create a folder on your desktop and move the zip file to it, then extract. (You can choose any folder you want, I recommend desktop because it is easier to find)
3- Install the USB Drivers previously downloaded.
4- Reboot your pc (By actually opening windows and clicking reboot.)
5- Open Odin and search for the folder you placed the Firmware in.
6- Load BL, AP, CP and CSC (NOT HOME_CSC) onto the correct slots.
Now onto the phone part:
1- Unlock your phone and go to Samsung switch.
2- Back up your data. (If you do not have personal data, then skip)
3- Factory reset the phone, through the settings option.
4- Wait for the phone to boot into the welcome screen.
5- Turn off the device
6- While holding down the Bixby button and the volume up, press the power
7- When the Samsung logo shows, let go of the power and Bixby buttons. Keep holding the Volume up button until you boot into recovery.
8- With the navigation keys, factory reset the phone, once completed, wipe cache and data.
9- Turn off the device.
10- Turn on the device while holding down the Bixby button and volume down. Once the Samsung logo shows, let go of the Bixby button. Keep holding the volume down.
11- Once in the download mode (blue screen with an android), let go of the volume down. Press volume up to select download mode.
Back to the PC part:
1- Once the device is in download mode, connect it via cable and wait for ODIN to recognize it. (a blue box indicating COM port is the indicator that ODIN has recognized the device)
2- Since the BL, AP, CP and CSC have been loaded onto the correct slots, and the device is connected and recognized, go into options and make sure that Auto Reboot and F. Reset time are checked.
3- Press start and BE PATIENT AND CAREFULL, Flashing a firmware takes time. If your cable breaks connection with ODIN, YOU MAY brick your device.
4- Once completed, your phone will boot up on its own, reboot it manually.
Congratulations, you have just flashed a stock, almost bloatware free Samsung Firmware.
If you have any question, feel free to ask.
- To Mods and Admins: Forgive me if I break any rules, this is my first thread. Just let me know what went wrong and I will fix it ASAP
Resources:
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/176515/what-do-the-terms-bl-ap-cp-and-csc-mean-in-odin
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
https://www.sammobile.com/forum/threads/40735-Galaxy-S9-G960-multi-CSC-pit-language
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
https://www.androidsage.com/2017/07...specific-product-code-csc-and-country-region/
Thanks:
@murtaza02
@Incarniac
@Kimbaroth
@auky
@baderfgt
 @shaggyskunk
- Credit must be given where credit is due.
If I helped you, click that thanks button.

Awesome work, thank you for sharing this info with the rest of the world!!! =D

@lukesky1313
You might want to consider changing the links you have posted for Odin - The latest version is 3.13.1 - The xda link has Odin 3.10.6 and the first Odin link has 3.12.x
Sammobile.com is one of the more reliable sources for Firmware & They conveniently have a link to Odin 3.13.1 as well..
XDA also has a link to the latest version of Odin here:
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c.../odin-available-3-13-1-oreo-fws-t3755957/page
It's strongly recommended to use Odin 3.13.1 to Flash Oreo Firmware ??
Sent from my Galaxy S9+ using XDA Labs

shaggyskunk said:
@lukesky1313
You might want to consider changing the links you have posted for Odin - The latest version is 3.13.1 - The xda link has Odin 3.10.6 and the first Odin link has 3.12.x
Sammobile.com is one of the more reliable sources for Firmware & They conveniently have a link to Odin 3.13.1 as well..
XDA also has a link to the latest version of Odin here:
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c.../odin-available-3-13-1-oreo-fws-t3755957/page
It's strongly recommended to use Odin 3.13.1 to Flash Oreo Firmware ??
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The link i posted has ODIN 3.13.1, when you open it in the browser (request desktop site on mobile), under the first image is the button for it. I used that link and said (Latest) so that when you head there you get the latest odin. Also, the link for the firmware is sammobile . I now see that its not very intuitive so i will add the link for the firmware (just have to type the device model and download the desired firmware. Thanks for the heads up

Can I use this guide for my S9+ exynos version G965F?

rename_nick said:
Can I use this guide for my S9+ exynos version G965F?
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You can follow these steps but refer to the G965F thread for your appropiate firmware version

Hi,
I try to flash stock rom follow this guide but CSC of my phone is not changed. it still is TEL instead of XXV.
I flashed Vietnam XXV from: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965F/XXV/download/G965FXXU1BRF8/223940/

rename_nick said:
Hi,
I try to flash stock rom follow this guide but CSC of my phone is not changed. it still is TEL instead of XXV.
I flashed Vietnam XXV from: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965F/XXV/download/G965FXXU1BRF8/223940/
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Did you use CSC and NOT home CSC?

lukesky1313 said:
Did you use CSC and NOT home CSC?
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Yes, I used CSC not HOME_CSC

I have been out of the Android game since the S7 Edge. I just swapped from iPhone 8+ to a S9+ and love it so far. Question I have is which firmware can I use to debloat my S9+? It's on T-Mobile and I dl the stock firmware from the posted link but I don't think this is the debloated firmware. Any help would be appreciated as I don't know what all this CSC stuff is.

AUSTIN3:16 said:
I have been out of the Android game since the S7 Edge. I just swapped from iPhone 8+ to a S9+ and love it so far. Question I have is which firmware can I use to debloat my S9+? It's on T-Mobile and I dl the stock firmware from the posted link but I don't think this is the debloated firmware. Any help would be appreciated.
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What is your device model?

rename_nick said:
Yes, I used CSC not HOME_CSC
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Your previous CSC was TEL? Is it grouped with the VXX in the multi CSC?

lukesky1313 said:
What is your device model?
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SM-G965U

AUSTIN3:16 said:
SM-G965U
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I would highly recommend searching the forums for your variant since it is a Snapdragon and probably has locked bootloader. This guide is for G9650, even though the process is basically the same.

I'm familiar with how to flash with Odin but just don't know what debloated stock ROM is compatible.
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I don't see a section dedicated to just the T-Mobile version on the S9+.
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I don't see a section dedicated for just the T-Mobile version of the S9+.

AUSTIN3:16 said:
I'm familiar with how to flash with Odin but just don't know what debloated stock ROM is compatible.
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Make sure the downloaded model matches your device model. For a US variant its pretty hard to find one since most (if not all) put some kind of bloat on them. Search for: Bloat free firmware g965U, and look around.

lukesky1313 said:
Make sure the downloaded model matches your device model. For a US variant its pretty hard to find one since most (if not all) put some kind of bloat on them. Search for: Bloat free firmware g965U, and look around.
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Ok Thanks!

AUSTIN3:16 said:
Ok Thanks!
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If you need anything else, you're welcome to come back.
Don't forget to thank!

I bought an unlocked s9+ from ebay and later found out that its country sale came from Panama. My canadian GSM network does work on the device, but certain apps like samsung members show spanish promotions or samsung pay not being available.*
Can the csc code and country be changed in this case so i am able to get the canadian setting and access.
Model: SM-G9650
CPU: Snapdragon 845
Disclaimer: i have never tried alteration of any phone before so im new to this.

JULY Security update for ZTO (G9650) now available

Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 UAE Version Volte Issue In India

Has anyone succeeded in enabling volte for this model. Especially in India it doesn't work with Reliance Jio simcard.
Can someone advice about this?

How to change CSC on A8/A8+ 2018
lego09 said:
Has anyone succeeded in enabling volte for this model. Especially in India it doesn't work with Reliance Jio simcard.
Can someone advice about this?
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I imagine you need to change your phone CSC's. To do that you need a PC with Windows and an internet connection (you need Latest Odin3 and Samsung USB Drivers), your Galaxy A8 with its USB-C to USB cable, latest official firmware for your model and csc and the Factory Firmware tar for your phone and with correct bootloader rev (to know what's your current bl rev download "Phone Info ☆Samsung☆" app from Play Store and check your Bootloader version inside it, the bootloader rev is after the phone model number and fw country/type; ex. A530FXXU3):
- A530F Rev 1
- A530F Rev 2
- A530F Rev 3
- A730F Rev 1
- A730F Rev 2
- A730F Rev 3
If you downloaded and installed all the needed, do a backup of all your data and files, then follow those steps:
1. Boot your phone in Download mode
2. Open Odin3 as Administator, go in "Options" tab and enable Auto Reboot and Re-Partition, then click on the AP button and select the COMBINATION tar file you downloaded previously
3. Connect your phone to your pc and click the Start button in Odin3, flash should start
4. You phone now should boot in Factory Firmware. Select IMEI option at the bottom of the screen to bring up the dial pad, then dial *#243203855#
5. Select your new CSC code (in your case INS) and wait for it to install and reboot
6. Wait for phone to reboot and do a Factory Reset in Settings app
7. Reboot to Download mode again and setup Odin3 like before
8. You now need to flash your official firmware, so put all the tars from the firmware you downloaded on their section (AP inside AP, BL inside BL, CP inside CP and CSC inside CSC)
9. Connect back your phone in your pc and click Start in Odin3
Your phone should now be back to the Stock Firmware and with the correct CSC set, to check it go inside Settings>About phone>Software info>Service provider SW ver. and check if the first CSC sales code matches the one you choosen previously.
Greetings!

BlackMesa123 said:
I imagine you need to change your phone CSC's. To do that you need a PC with Windows and an internet connection (you need....Greetings!
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Thanks for your detailed reply. Unfortunately there is no official INS firmware available for this model as it's not been launched in India. I tried flashing it with other countries firmware but it didn't work. Is there any other way?

lego09 said:
Thanks for your detailed reply. Unfortunately there is no official INS firmware available for this model as it's not been launched in India. I tried flashing it with other countries firmware but it didn't work. Is there any other way?
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You can try to flash A530F AP, BL, CP tars with A730F INS CSC tar. If it doesn't works you unfortunately need to root your device to install the correct csc in system (the guide I explained before is for non-rooted devices)

BlackMesa123 said:
You can try to flash A530F AP, BL, CP tars with A730F INS CSC tar. If it doesn't works you unfortunately need to root your device to install the correct csc in system (the guide I explained before is for non-rooted devices)
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Thanks again. Should I wipe all the data before doing this?

lego09 said:
Thanks again. Should I wipe all the data before doing this?
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Data is wiped anyway during the guide, so as you wish lol

BlackMesa123 said:
Data is wiped anyway during the guide, so as you wish lol
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Wasn't successful. So doing rigorous R&D.

Has anyone succeeded by rooting the device? @BlackMesa123 can you suggest on this?

lego09 said:
Has anyone succeeded by rooting the device? @BlackMesa123 can you suggest on this?
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It's like one month we are behind it actually lol, but since recently you can finally root safely your device with flashing my TWRP 3.2.3+Magisk v17.1. Would suggest to flash my custom kernel also (MCK), but I wanna suggest to wait till' next version comes out since there will be a lot of under-the-hood improvements over the current version (v1.2)

Updates
Hi,
Any luck regarding this?

Anson paul said:
Hi,
Any luck regarding this?
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As I said previously, you need to set the correct CSC sales code in your device in order to get the features you need for your country/SIM. To do that you can follow the guide I wrote above or, if you're rooted, you just can edit the "/efs/imei/mps_code.dat" file and replace the current CSC with the one you prefer.

Just to say I on honk Kong but I modified a USA s8 csc and I have had voltie working.
Screenshot below.

mchlbenner said:
Just to say I on honk Kong but I modified a USA s8 csc and I have had voltie working.
Screenshot below.
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How did u do that? Can u explain the steps?

My mod would only work on t.mobile USA.
I not going to try to teach people how to mod or hack.
If not done right it will brick you.

mchlbenner said:
My mod would only work on t.mobile USA.
I not going to try to teach people how to mod or hack.
If not done right it will brick you.
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OK, so carrier locked a8 2018 model?

I bought a8 2018 from indonesia unlocked but VOLTE is not working in India. Any suggestions on how to get VOLTE working?

Flash T-Mobile firmware on Unlocked Note 10 plus version?

I was wondering if we can flash T-mobile firmware on note 10+ unlock version.
I remember 8 series it was doable without any issue. Anyone had this done so far ?

I loaded TMO on my unlocked Note 10+ . no issues for me.

Where did you downloaded tmobile firmware? Can u see video call features?

gotojanoo said:
I was wondering if we can flash T-mobile firmware on note 10+ unlock version.
I remember 8 series it was doable without any issue. Anyone had this done so far ?
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I flashed T-Mobile firmware on my Note10, the day I got my phone on the 21st
SamFirm, its an app that I use on my PC
Video call, Advanced messaging, VoLTE and WiFi calling work

gotojanoo said:
Where did you downloaded tmobile firmware? Can u see video call features?
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I got mine from Sammobile but it is also posted in other forum here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10/how-to/n970u-n970u1-firmware-links-t3957705

Charkatak said:
I flashed T-Mobile firmware on my Note10, the day I got my phone on the 21st
SamFirm, its an app that I use on my PC
Video call, Advanced messaging, VoLTE and WiFi calling work
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flashing t mobile firmware delete all current data on phone?

gotojanoo said:
flashing t mobile firmware delete all current data on phone?
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If you use home csc file during flashing, it shouldn't delete data. I personally use regular csc file which resets the phone. Since you are flashing a bit different firmware I would suggest you to use regular CSC file so it would wipe the device. Use Samsung backup from your phone, to back everything up, including homescreen, your settings, your apps and so on

Charkatak said:
If you use home csc file during flashing, it shouldn't delete data. I personally use regular csc file which resets the phone. Since you are flashing a bit different firmware I would suggest you to use regular CSC file so it would wipe the device. Use Samsung backup from your phone, to back everything up, including homescreen, your settings, your apps and so on
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I was referring to post someone posted above there is U1(unlock) and U (All other variant) . Is there any T Mobile specific firmware which says TMB or something like that?

gotojanoo said:
I was referring to post someone posted above there is U1(unlock) and U (All other variant) . Is there any T Mobile specific firmware which says TMB or something like that?
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US Unlocked models are U1(XAA code) and carrier versions are U.
So T-Mobile version of Note10 (regular) would be: SM-N970U and CSC(or the region code) is TMB, that is what you could type in the search fields of SamFirm

Charkatak said:
US Unlocked models are U1(XAA code) and carrier versions are U.
So T-Mobile version of Note10 (regular) would be: SM-N970U and CSC(or the region code) is TMB, that is what you could type in the search fields of SamFirm
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Gotcha thanks a lot. Downloading those 2 files . I don't see US listed in counties lol.

gotojanoo said:
Gotcha thanks a lot. Downloading those 2 files .
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2 files? You need full firmware which will have BL, AP, CP, CSC and USER DATA files

Charkatak said:
2 files? You need full firmware which will have BL, AP, CP, CSC and USER DATA files
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I dont see that US TMB file listed on sam mobile
Never mind. I found through different search.

gotojanoo said:
I dont see that US TMB file listed on sam mobile
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I have attached SamFirm app for your PC. Open it and type in the model # such as SM-N975U and region which in your case would be TMB and make sure "Auto" is checked, then hit search. I have also attached screenshot how your search term should look like for your Note10+
To make sure, your phone is US unlocked Note10+?

Charkatak said:
I have attached SamFirm app for your PC. Open it and type in the model # such as SM-N975U and region which in your case would be TMB and make sure "Auto" is checked, then hit search. I have also attached screenshot how your search term should look like for your Note10+
To make sure, your phone is US unlocked Note10+?
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Yes US unlock note 10 plus

gotojanoo said:
Yes US unlock note 10 plus
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Great. So use the app and screenshot I provided and hope you do have the rest of instructions...

Charkatak said:
Great. So use the app and screenshot I provided and hope you do have the rest of instructions...
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Downloading now and its way faster than sam website. Thanks bud.
Does this looks okay from sam mobile?
Extract the firmware file you just downloaded. You should get 5 files:
AP (System &Recovery)
BL (Bootloader)
CP (Modem / Radio)
CSC_*** (Country / Region / Operator)
HOME_CSC_*** (Country / Region / Operator)
Add each file to it's respective field in Odin v3.13.3. Use CSC_*** if you want to do a clean flash or HOME_CSC_*** if you want to keep your apps and data.

gotojanoo said:
Downloading now and its way faster than sam website. Thanks bud.
Does this looks okay from sam mobile?
Extract the firmware file you just downloaded. You should get 5 files:
AP (System &Recovery)
BL (Bootloader)
CP (Modem / Radio)
CSC_*** (Country / Region / Operator)
HOME_CSC_*** (Country / Region / Operator)
Add each file to it's respective field in Odin v3.13.3. Use CSC_*** if you want to do a clean flash or HOME_CSC_*** if you want to keep your apps and data.
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Yeah, after that you would use Odin to flash these files. Your list didn't include USERDATA file. So total should be 5 files when you flash it. I have attached Odin, just unzip where you like

Charkatak said:
Yeah, after that you would use Odin to flash these files. Your list didn't include USERDATA file. So total should be 5 files when you flash it. I have attached Odin, just unzip where you like
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This is what I got those red mark are right? i need to fresh start so I wont use Home CSC as u advise.

gotojanoo said:
This is what I got those red mark are right? i need to fresh start so I wont use Home CSC as u advise.
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If you haven't done it already. - On your phone go to settings>accounts and backup>backup and restore, then do back up
After that is done, turn off your phone. Then press and hold Vol up and down + power button. Release power when you see Samsung Note10... wording on screen. The download mode will ask you if you want to continue, use Vol up to continue
Now into Odin app, you will place each file into the corresponding spot: BL, AP, CP, CSC and USERDATA.
The last step is connect your phone to your PC and in the Odin app you will see under ID: COM(will turn blue)
Now if you are ready, start it If successful, Odin will say pass, I think

Charkatak said:
If you haven't done it already. - On your phone go to settings>accounts and backup>backup and restore, then do back up
After that is done, turn off your phone. Then press and hold Vol up and down + power button. Release power when you see Samsung Note10... wording on screen. The download mode will ask you if you want to continue, use Vol up to continue
Now into Odin app, you will place each file into the corresponding spot: BL, AP, CP, CSC and USERDATA.
The last step is connect your phone to your PC and in the Odin app you will see under ID: COM(will turn blue)
Now if you are ready, start it If successful, Odin will say pass, I think
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Its successful. Thanks a lot Bud. Really appreciate. T mobile logo popped up after restart.