Difference between UK model and SOW - Lenovo P2 Questions & Answers

Hi all,
Does anyone know what the difference is between the SOW firmware and the UK firmware?
I have the UK model with build number P2a42_S056_161130_UK and I am tempted to downgrade to P2a42_S048_161111_ROW, so I can OTA to P2a42_S062_170117_ROW. But I am not sure if it is a good idea - especially because I don't know what the model difference is.
Any help is appreciated.

I also have the S056_161130_UK rom out of the box. Better stay with it I doubt there are any differences​between the two roms.

ken218 said:
Hi all,
. But I am not sure if it is a good idea - especially because I don't know what the model difference is. .
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There are no hardware differences among european models except of RAM/ROM quantity. i.e. 3GB/32GB in Italy, Spain, 4GB/32GB in Poland, 4GB/64GB mainly in Germany.
As soon as you have model signed P2a42 you can mess with firmwares as you wish

I flashed from 056 to 062 .. well its 048 but soon as it connects to internet it says an update to 062 is available . No major difference as far as i could see . Various issues are still there too , so i'd say stay as ya are ken

Can't upgrdae S056 !
The Mero said:
I flashed from 056 to 062 .. well its 048 but soon as it connects to internet it says an update to 062 is available . No major difference as far as i could see . Various issues are still there too , so i'd say stay as ya are ken
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How did you manage to upgrade?
I tried any of the following (duly renamed to update.zip and put on a microsd) in recovery mode but after a few second at 0% progress I get a generic error and the process stops...
P2a42_S232_170320_ROW-one-teams.com.zip
P2a42_S048_161111_ROW_TO_P2a42_S062_170117_ROW_WC29E4CD37.zip
P2a42_S062_170117_ROW_TO_P2a42_S232_170320_ROW_WC00AFB1F4.zip

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I9000zsjf7

Hi there,
I'm not sure if this would interest anyone, but I have an Asian bought Galaxy S and my baseband version is : I9000ZSJF7
I upgraded my phone via Samsung Kies sometime last week. I'm not sure what the original baseband was.
Just thought I would try and contribute, you never know who is interested in these sorts of things
ZSJF7 is Hongkong based ROM
wynthewun said:
Hi there,
I'm not sure if this would interest anyone, but I have an Asian bought Galaxy S and my baseband version is : I9000ZSJF7
I upgraded my phone via Samsung Kies sometime last week. I'm not sure what the original baseband was.
Just thought I would try and contribute, you never know who is interested in these sorts of things
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Do you have the asian csc file I upgraded to a eu version. Would like to flash back
to the asian version. From what I gather csc deals with network settings and gps settings best optimized for each network. After updating to eu my gps has gotten worse than before although thats not saying much as it was not very good in the firstplace
It is already available from http://samsung-firmware.webs.com

[Q] 4.2.2 update what do you think??

hey guys simply Iam still using Android 4.1.2 Would you advice upgrading to 4. 2.2 ?? the other question is why I didn't get the OTA update ?? by the way my tablet model number iS GT-n 5100
Thanks in advance
Was the question that hard???
donmedo said:
Was the question that hard???
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No But the answer is!
I'll try to keep it short as we already have a thread on what all noticeable has changed etc.
1: Upgrade or Not as of now is more of a subjective thing. What I may find might better/worse might be completely opposite for you, as a lot of minor things have changed. Given that most will succumb to some form of an update and have to accept what is made available to them at the time, it seems like updating should be perhaps a good enough consideration, however, check your region and firmware on sammobile.
I would advise against updating unless applicable firmware version for your region ends with MI1/MI2 or above (MJ1,MJ2..,MK1, ..) (I/J/K denote build months, in this case being september/october/november resp). There are noted issues across different region with older 4.2.2 firmwares. Mainly S-pen and Magnetic cover issues (alarm) which again may or may not be of any consequence to you.
Q2:. Why didn't you get an OTA? :
2.1: Is your Device factory Stock?.
2.2: Might have to do with that samsung has not released updates for your device region yet and perhaps also look into settings if auto OTA Updates are enabled.
I have updated my Note 8 today manually because it has not been available neither via OTA nor via KIES - a quick check on SAMMOBILE shows no 4.2.2 version published for my region. Therefore I decided to push manually the latest 4.2.2 XX version (XX in the name of the ROM means that it is for Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom).
Note that it is the third 4.2.2 XX release which I hope is good enough. Samsung has released 4.2.2 versions for a few other regions too dealing with the reported problems. I am not aware of any strict schedule region by region - it means that you may wait quite long for your regional version. Therefore I replaced my XE version (Bulgaria, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine) with the available XX one.
The update went smoothly even on my encrypted Note 8 and at first glance everything is running fine, every setup and data is preserved. The first thing I noticed was the "flatter" color palette as most of the contemporary changes in the colors. I do not see change in the performance, neither the sound quality for example...
There are some minor improvements in the 4.2.2 user interface which I was missing in 4.1.2 and they were the second driver for the upgrade. The main was the sheer curiosity .
So, it is really up to you whether you will go for your manual update
Sammobile
Sammobile being down, where did you get your file? Post link?
Moa1480 said:
Sammobile being down, where did you get your file? Post link?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48233827
Sent from my GT-N5100 using Tapatalk 4
Sammobile
Thank you for the link

[Q] How To Flash The Australian Firmware?

Hey guys,
I am wondering if anyone knows how to get a hold of the Australian firmware and flash the 32GB/3GB AU Firmware onto my phone? I imported one from Taiwan but it's currently running the Taiwan firmware. Not sure if there's any difference between the two but I'd feel better if my phone was running an actual Australian firmware that I can update properly, rather than an international firmware that I've had to make look like it's Australian, I'm even a few versions behind for some reason, and sometimes when I reboot it's back to Taiwanese...
My carrier is Telstra AU, I've got the 32GB/3GB Gold version. Not looking to root, running everything stock except the launcher (Using Nova Launcher) and all seems fine. I've installed LG PC Suite, I'm really just looking to backup my current firmware/kdz and flash a new Australian one.
Thanks in advance guys, looking forward to being a part of this epic community!
Hey mate! What's your model number? Is it the D855? It's funny, I imported mine simply because I didn't want the Ausy version of the phone. The only changes from the D855 and the Ausy version (model number which is D855K) is a few reception changes, and I'm not sure if they are hardware or software. I did a quick google, and I found this link, but I'm not sure how trustworthy it is, I'd be wary and scan anything with virus protection before. But here ya go. http://poweredw.gaodi.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=667560
There isn't much for us Ausys out there, which is why if you want to have a bit of support from XDA and other places, best stick with the inernational version.
Have a good one mate.
WoodenAnts said:
Hey mate! What's your model number? Is it the D855? It's funny, I imported mine simply because I didn't want the Ausy version of the phone. The only changes from the D855 and the Ausy version (model number which is D855K) is a few reception changes, and I'm not sure if they are hardware or software. I did a quick google, and I found this link, but I'm not sure how trustworthy it is, I'd be wary and scan anything with virus protection before. But here ya go. There isn't much for us Ausys out there, which is why if you want to have a bit of support from XDA and other places, best stick with the inernational version.
Have a good one mate.
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Hey mate,
Yeah, it's the D855, imported from Taiwan. The link you sent me to is a 16GB/2GB ROM, those of which are apparently everywhere, but I can't for the life of me find a 32GB/3GB ROM for us Aussies. I did import the D855 because it's the international one, which should be modded and tinkered with by more people because it's international, rather than just the D855k which only works for us Aussies.
But yeah, if you find a 32GB/3GB ROM for Telstra somewhere, would be MUCH appreciated, sick of my phone going back to Taiwanese every reboot
Thanks man!
iDefalt said:
Hey mate,
Yeah, it's the D855, imported from Taiwan. The link you sent me to is a 16GB/2GB ROM, those of which are apparently everywhere, but I can't for the life of me find a 32GB/3GB ROM for us Aussies. I did import the D855 because it's the international one, which should be modded and tinkered with by more people because it's international, rather than just the D855k which only works for us Aussies.
But yeah, if you find a 32GB/3GB ROM for Telstra somewhere, would be MUCH appreciated, sick of my phone going back to Taiwanese every reboot
Thanks man!
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LG didnt release the 32GB version in Australia, so you will never find a Telstra firmware for it... or Optus or Voda for that matter.
It shouldnt make any difference anyway as long as it has the same LTE bands, which I think it does.
Try an EU firmware that defaults to English maybe?
kanemari said:
LG didnt release the 32GB version in Australia, so you will never find a Telstra firmware for it... or Optus or Voda for that matter.
It shouldnt make any difference anyway as long as it has the same LTE bands, which I think it does.
Try an EU firmware that defaults to English maybe?
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Ah okay, cheers man. Know of the latest EU/International firmware that would best suit me, preferably the latest version?
iDefalt said:
Ah okay, cheers man. Know of the latest EU/International firmware that would best suit me, preferably the latest version?
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have a look here:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
and here:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791761
i cant honestly tell whether they are 16GB or 32GB, since some of them dont specify. As far as I am aware, if you update to an old UK or EU version (like 10A) you will get an OTA update to 10E pretty soon afterwards.
if you arent sure which one to flash, theres probably someone that is worried about the same thing in the comments of the thread somewhere that had their question answered. i havent read through the whole thing yet so sorry cant help you there.
good luck!
kanemari said:
have a look here:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
and here:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791761
i cant honestly tell whether they are 16GB or 32GB, since some of them dont specify. As far as I am aware, if you update to an old UK or EU version (like 10A) you will get an OTA update to 10E pretty soon afterwards.
if you arent sure which one to flash, theres probably someone that is worried about the same thing in the comments of the thread somewhere that had their question answered. i havent read through the whole thing yet so sorry cant help you there.
good luck!
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All good, thanks for the help man!
iDefalt said:
All good, thanks for the help man!
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http://downloads.codefi.re/wolfgart/LG_G3/D855
there is an EU 32GB flash in there. 10A and 10E.. i would go for 10E
kanemari said:
http://downloads.codefi.re/wolfgart/LG_G3/D855
there is an EU 32GB flash in there. 10A and 10E.. i would go for 10E
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And would I be right in assuming this would be updated fairly regularly?
iDefalt said:
And would I be right in assuming this would be updated fairly regularly?
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well its a personal web hosting... hosting sites always change for whatever reason. i would get it now while its there, cos who knows whether it will be there tomorrow. dont know whether the owner will keep it up to date regularly, but you can always read the forums to see when new updates come out.
the unbranded EU firmware is a popular one and will probably be one of the most frequently updated, so once you are on that you can probably get the OTAs as they come out too.
kanemari said:
well its a personal web hosting... hosting sites always change for whatever reason. i would get it now while its there, cos who knows whether it will be there tomorrow. dont know whether the owner will keep it up to date regularly, but you can always read the forums to see when new updates come out.
the unbranded EU firmware is a popular one and will probably be one of the most frequently updated, so once you are on that you can probably get the OTAs as they come out too.
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Sweet. Thanks so much man! +1

Lollipop - Which Countries have the OTA and who is next?

When is my 10.5 T800 going to get the OTA of lollipop i need SD write and i dont want to flash or root, tried Kies today 21/04/15 and it says Kitkat is the latest for me.
Is there a Samsung list of who is getting what and when.
Thanks.
John.
Some countries have not irreal (?too strong?) customer protect rules, they are the firsts (Sweden, Norway, France, Holland). I think we will get totally same OTA.
Tinderbox (UK) said:
When is my 10.5 T800 going to get the OTA of lollipop i need SD write and i dont want to flash or root, tried Kies today 21/04/15 and it says Kitkat is the latest for me.
Is there a Samsung list of who is getting what and when.
Thanks.
John.
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Haha I only live a few miles away from you (Hebburn)
I check every day on a couple of sites.
Sammobile.com click on firmware
samsung.youmobile.org
A brother Geordie , thanks for the links, I really want to wait a couple of days after it is released to make sure it`s safe before i upgrade, I usually use a wifi app to transfer files to my 10.5 but cannot do it at the moment and i dont like plugging and un-plugging all the time.
EDIT: So France are currently get it, so hopefully it will not be long for the UK.
Thanks
John.
I downloaded the French version and installed using Odin. I live in the UK and I really don't know what Samsung's issue is with having a worldwide release that is a hell of a lot quicker than this . It's not like they are releasing 5.1 is it? This is probably the best Android tablet you can get at the minute and the support it is getting from Samsung is a travesty.
Has not v5.0.2 that is rolling out in France got the memory leak problem, and v5.1.1 has the leak fixed.
John.
QUOTE=mightywhites29111971;60265323]I downloaded the French version and installed using Odin. I live in the UK and I really don't know what Samsung's issue is with having a worldwide release that is a hell of a lot quicker than this . It's not like they are releasing 5.1 is it? This is probably the best Android tablet you can get at the minute and the support it is getting from Samsung is a travesty.[/QUOTE]
Tinderbox (UK) said:
Has not v5.0.2 that is rolling out in France got the memory leak problem, and v5.1.1 has the leak fixed.
John.
QUOTE=mightywhites29111971;60265323]I downloaded the French version and installed using Odin. I live in the UK and I really don't know what Samsung's issue is with having a worldwide release that is a hell of a lot quicker than this . It's not like they are releasing 5.1 is it? This is probably the best Android tablet you can get at the minute and the support it is getting from Samsung is a travesty.
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Before you talk about the memory leak, I'm pretty sure it's in the bootanimation. Samsung uses qmg in which in this article, and from my testing, appears to be no memory leak. http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/android-5-0-lollipop-bootanimation-causes-memory-leak-how-fix-1488246
-DUHA
From the link above.
Does this mean Samsung phones/tabs are not affected.
John.
"I'm almost certain that other Android 5.0 Lollipop ROMs may have the same problem (except for Samsung's Touchwiz - Touchwiz uses qmg format and I was unable to reproduce this bug on Touchwiz)," states the developer.
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It's been a whole month now since the 5,0.2 OTA started and looks like we're still nowhere near the end . Not so much a roll-out - more a drip-feed .
Just got lollipop update (OTA) for UAE bought s805
So far it's amazing
i have received the OTA for 5.0.2 yesterday, build number LRX22G.T800XXU1BOCC (Austria), finally (hit the update button daily..
just got it today in GCC
Just got it today.
Model SM-T805
Model name GALAXY Tab S 10.5 LTE
Country Germany
Version Android 5.0.2
Changelist 4403645
Build date Tue, 17 Mar 2015 02:55:09 +0000
Product code DBT
PDA T805XXU1BOCC
CSC T805OXA1BOC4
Spain still waiting oficial OTA...
Not got it in the UK yet either, or at least I don't
This is my first and last Samsung device. I cannot understand how they can postpone Lollipop update to Unlocked devices with no Carrier related connections. Why in ^&*()^ half of Europe need to wait months for Lollipop and other half can already use it? Where is difference between (for example) Norway unlocked and Sweden Unlocked? And there is more - many carrier locked devices already has Lollipop. Usually unlocked devices get updates first. But in Samsung world it's all around. Other manufacturers divide their updates in "unlocked" and "carrier related". Samsung divides them in "I'm drunk and I want to mess everything up" :cyclops:
Hope everyone gets lollipop until the end of summer.
Sorry!
If you're European, just flash any European firmware through Odin.
The OS is the same. Only the freebies are different (extra apps, free six month of some services) as they may be tied to local market.
It's no harder than an OTA update.
If you must, you can flash your local firmware over the top later when it's out. Without loss of apps.
Upon moving from 4.4 to 5.0, a factory reset may be recommended. Opinions seem to differ on that and it may dependent on what apps you're using
Disclaimer: I haven't updated my 8.4... Was also waiting for my own local 5.0.2 and/or a bit of free time, whichever comes first... But on my old Galaxy Tab 1st gen, I installed American, Indian and Austrian firmware... It doesn't matter much.
gjirts said:
This is my first and last Samsung device. I cannot understand how they can postpone Lollipop update to Unlocked devices with no Carrier related connections. Why in ^&*()^ half of Europe need to wait months for Lollipop and other half can already use it? Where is difference between (for example) Norway unlocked and Sweden Unlocked? And there is more - many carrier locked devices already has Lollipop. Usually unlocked devices get updates first. But in Samsung world it's all around. Other manufacturers divide their updates in "unlocked" and "carrier related". Samsung divides them in "I'm drunk and I want to mess everything up" :cyclops:
Hope everyone gets lollipop until the end of summer.
Sorry!
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You could say that the one's who get it last will have a newer version as it does get updated.
I'm in the UK and I flashed mine with the Taiwan version as the build date is April, for most it's March. Very easy to flash.
Kitkat work's great, with Lollipop I haven't noticed any performance benefit.
No UK
Not in the UK yet sadly
I dont think UK will get it for some time.
Time to install the french version :crying: :crying:

Question OnePlus 11 Various Models

Hi,
I have tried looking on OnePlus official site and googling but im coming up with very limited info. Im in the UK and want a UK version with a global ROM.
I have seen that there is the CPH2449 is apparently the official UK version but also that PHB110 can work in the UK as it has global rom.
My question is, does anybody know or is there anywhere i can check the differences in models ?
Both the CPH2449 and PHB110 apparently come with the global rom so what's the real difference ? OnePlus recommend the CPH2449 variant but i can find the other much cheaper.
Cph2449 is global/eu and the PHB110 china model what have Stock cos installed and can flash to oos and have than no longer ander the PHB110 in the phone info than when you flash the global rom/eu rom than have it the cph2449 in the phone info
UpGrad3 said:
Hi,
I have tried looking on OnePlus official site and googling but im coming up with very limited info. Im in the UK and want a UK version with a global ROM.
I have seen that there is the CPH2449 is apparently the official UK version but also that PHB110 can work in the UK as it has global rom.
My question is, does anybody know or is there anywhere i can check the differences in models ?
Both the CPH2449 and PHB110 apparently come with the global rom so what's the real difference ?
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If you buy a UK model is it possible to flash the India ROM via fastboot or local install?
donvoll said:
If you buy a UK model is it possible to flash the India ROM via fastboot or local install?
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Why you will flash it to india build ?
And yes you can flash it to india and will have than the call block
ChrisFeiveel84 said:
Why you will flash it to india build ?
And yes you can flash it to india and will have than the call block
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Just wondering as I notice India receives the updates alot quicker than the UK ROM, would the call block still apply even if a call is first made using UK ROM and then after install?
ChrisFeiveel84 said:
Cph2449 is global/eu and the PHB110 china model what have Stock cos installed and can flash to oos and have than no longer ander the PHB110 in the phone info than when you flash the global rom/eu rom than have it the cph2449 in the phone info
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Ok thanks so if i buy the China version (PHB110) and then flash global ROM it wil lwork identical to the CPH2449 is that right ?
UpGrad3 said:
Ok thanks so if i buy the China version (PHB110) and then flash global ROM it wil lwork identical to the CPH2449 is that right ?
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If you buy the China model, you must first activate it if it is not already activated, otherwise you will have a call block on the China model because it is used outside of China
donvoll said:
Just wondering as I notice India receives the updates alot quicker than the UK ROM, would the call block still apply even if a call is first made using UK ROM and then after install?
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The call block will cam when you flash it to india build than you use the phone not in india
ChrisFeiveel84 said:
If you buy the China model, you must first activate it if it is not already activated, otherwise you will have a call block on the China model because it is used outside of China
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Thanks how do you activate it ?
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The call block will cam when you flash it to india build than you use the phone not in india
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Ok thanks for the reply and information.
You can buy it much cheaper and then:
Deal with call restrictions
Deal with bricking your device
Deal with losing both your IMEIs
All three are down to changing your ROM. I'm just astounded that you, as a UK citizen, are trying to save what amounts to two maybe three tickets to the cinema.
Good luck.
birdie said:
You can buy it much cheaper and then:
Deal with call restrictions
Deal with bricking your device
Deal with losing both your IMEIs
All three are down to changing your ROM. I'm just astounded that you, as a UK citizen, are trying to save what amounts to two maybe three tickets to the cinema.
Good luck.
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Im not bothered if i have to spend a little more, i simply did not know the difference, didnt realise all of the restrictions etc. The seller was telling me it will work fine in the UK and its cheaper. It would be silly not to look it up or ask.
PHB110: China
CPH2447: India
CPH2449_EEA: EU
CPH2449_GLO: International
CPH2451: North America

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