Hey Samsung Experts ! :laugh:
I'm a newbie to this CSC stuff But I'm used to flashing via odin and firmwares switching.
My question is like this : I live in Morocco and I have a Samsung S9 Exynos Sm-G960f ( dual Sim ) with an active PRT csc ( poland and I guess it is branded ) when I first got the phone a month ago I got october security patch OTA and installed it. Now my phone says it is up to date ; yet , it is stuck at october security patch. Is it a CSC related problem or poland users hadn't received any OTA ever since october ?
I want to update my phone to Pie but I don't know which firmware to use.
I downloaded the newer ISREALI one with january security patch and ILO csc.
I'm intending to flash it. And if I flash csc instead of Home_csc will my phone work normally ? I mean no IMEI or network related problems ? and will My PRT CSC be replaced with ILO ?
I have read about combination files method but it is way complicated.
thank you.
Could somebody here possibly help me out with this ?
I will be thankful , buds.
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I have the SM-G960F. My CSC code is PRO ( proximus branded, Belgium). Apparently it is a vodafone branded. I was wondering if I can update to the newest version. I am stuck on the march security update, but there's a new one on let's say VDF ( The netherlands Vodafone), 2 updates even. Is it possible to flash that firmware without changing my CSC code? I guess it is a Multi CSC in Vodafone, so it shouldn't be any problem?
Hey guys , first sorry if this question has been already answered and if it has been, i couldn't find it anywhere on any post.
The thing is, I moved from an S6 to an S9 (the s6 was with a tpa csc, then I flashed an indian firmware because i wanted Nougat) the S9 has an ARO csc stuck on february update and I wanted to know if i can flash a TPA firmware (I've read about the OXM CSC and the ARO and TPA share this "feature" which is kinda new to me) and if the procedure remains the same: Odin, download mode, files, flash or there are new steps to do this .
Thanks in advance,
Gonzalo
Infinitodecimal said:
Hey guys , first sorry if this question has been already answered and if it has been, i couldn't find it anywhere on any post.
The thing is, I moved from an S6 to an S9 (the s6 was with a tpa csc, then I flashed an indian firmware because i wanted Nougat) the S9 has an ARO csc stuck on february update and I wanted to know if i can flash a TPA firmware (I've read about the OXM CSC and the ARO and TPA share this "feature" which is kinda new to me) and if the procedure remains the same: Odin, download mode, files, flash or there are new steps to do this .
Thanks in advance,
Gonzalo
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Same issue here. The SM-G9600 (ARO) is stuck on February 1st security patch. AR$26000 y que no se actualice, que bronca!
I have the same SM-G9600 (ARO) with the September security patch (you have to download CHO version from SamMobile)
Sanefc said:
Same issue here. The SM-G9600 (ARO) is stuck on February 1st security patch. AR$26000 y que no se actualice, que bronca!
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Just like Federico says, flash a CHO or TPA csc firmware and forger about ARO this one might never get past feb patch (I did it with a TPA one and now i'm as covered as the SM-G9600 is)
FedericoPeranzi said:
I have the same SM-G9600 (ARO) with the September security patch (you have to download CHO version from SamMobile)
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I assume it voids the guaranty right? You keep getting regular OTAs or am I going to need to flash them manually everytime a new firmware comes out?
Sanefc said:
I assume it voids the guaranty right? You keep getting regular OTAs or am I going to need to flash them manually everytime a new firmware comes out?
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you assume wrong, as long as the FW is samsung's official it doesn't void knox or the warranty, concerning the updates topic, in my case since the csc didn't change (don't know why) i have to flash each update myself...
Infinitodecimal said:
you assume wrong, as long as the FW is samsung's official it doesn't void knox or the warranty, concerning the updates topic, in my case since the csc didn't change (don't know why) i have to flash each update myself...
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Ok, thank you!
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G9600/ARO/
It seems that October patch was released to ARO.
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k_eze said:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G9600/ARO/
It seems that October patch was released to ARO.
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WWWOOOOWWW! Nice! Still 10 months to release an upgrade
Hello
i don't know if this question was asked before i tried to search but nothing
i came from xperia xz and flashing was just as easy as downloading the FTF and flashing in flash mod
i bought my S9 that was stuck at 1 Dec 2018 software and no new updates are available (even with smart switch) to download so my best solution is to update it manually using ODIN
i used to have a galaxy gear watch and s5 and flashing was also simple but i came across a thread that said something about CSC Version and i am sacred that i may brick the phone while trying to update it
can someone point me in the right directions ?
my CSC : G960FOXM2CRLI
Service provider SW ver.
SAOMC_SM-G960F_OXM_KSA_PP_0002
KSA/EGY, EGY/XSG
baseband version
G960FXXU2CRLI
build number
PPR1.180610.011.G960FXXU2CRLI
and i live in egypt but the phone was sold is KSA if that's matters
any help please ?
thanks in advance
iSpammer said:
Hello
i don't know if this question was asked before i tried to search but nothing
i came from xperia xz and flashing was just as easy as downloading the FTF and flashing in flash mod
i bought my S9 that was stuck at 1 Dec 2018 software and no new updates are available (even with smart switch) to download so my best solution is to update it manually using ODIN
i used to have a galaxy gear watch and s5 and flashing was also simple but i came across a thread that said something about CSC Version and i am sacred that i may brick the phone while trying to update it
can someone point me in the right directions ?
my CSC : G960FOXM2CRLI
Service provider SW ver.
SAOMC_SM-G960F_OXM_KSA_PP_0002
KSA/EGY, EGY/XSG
baseband version
G960FXXU2CRLI
build number
PPR1.180610.011.G960FXXU2CRLI
and i live in egypt but the phone was sold is KSA if that's matters
any help please ?
thanks in advance
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If there are no updated KSA firmwares for your S9, flash any CSC for the G960F, Germany (DBT ) has the latest June update
If you have KSA sim card need to flash KSA firmware with only Home CSC also and if you have EGY sim card and will come OTA downloads
KSA/KSA,KSA/XSG
PUMA007 said:
If you have KSA sim card need to flash KSA firmware with only Home CSC also and if you have EGY sim card and will come OTA downloads
KSA/KSA,KSA/XSG
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Does not matter what SIM is in the phone
I have O2U SIM (United Kingdom) and DBT Firmware (Germany)
*Detection* said:
Does not matter what SIM is in the phone
I have O2U SIM (United Kingdom) and DBT Firmware (Germany)
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And me i have XSG phone from dubai and i have SEE firmware and sim card and OTA update com ewry mounth
PUMA007 said:
And me i have XSG phone from dubai and i have SEE firmware and sim card and OTA update com ewry mounth
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Well yes you need CSCs to match for OTA, but it is not necessary for normal usage, once my region releases the latest update I will flash back for OTA
so it's normal to flaash any firmware even if the CSC doesn't match? only the phone model number right? flashing on ODIN like thr normal way kust like the s5? nothing else need to be done ? like enabling/disabling stuff on developper options ? OEM unlock? sorry for my noobies questions
iSpammer said:
so it's normal to flaash any firmware even if the CSC doesn't match? only the phone model number right? flashing on ODIN like thr normal way kust like the s5? nothing else need to be done ? like enabling/disabling stuff on developper options ? OEM unlock? sorry for my noobies questions
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Normal if your own region CSC has not updated their firmware yes, but you will not receive OTA updates until the CSCs match and will have to flash manually each update
There is a big thread about it so I'm not going to go into it in detail here, quick search should find what you need
Nothing else needed, boot to download mode and flash with Odin 3.13.1
Thank you
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Thank you
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Have a read through here, should help explain a few things
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/help/changing-csc-s9-t3884699
Hello everyone maybe i maked a mess with my s9
My s9 was a XEF in origin my in phone settings software info i get this csc ITV/ITV, XEF/XEF
so i decided to try the new one ui 2.1 so i flashed with odin the new DBT firmware, ( flashing AP+BL+CP+ csc (not home ) )
later i decided to go back again to my original XEF rom Flashing in the same way as before
Now i got In my phone settings this CSC ITV/ITV, ITV/XEF is normal that?
i downloaded phone info " SAM " and show me like this:
ORIGINAL CSC CODE : IS EMPTY
FIRMWARE CSC CODE : DBT
ACTIVE CSC CODE : ITV
BTW my phone is OXM so multi csc
hope someone help me thanks
acemxe said:
Hello everyone maybe i maked a mess with my s9
My s9 was a XEF in origin my in phone settings software info i get this csc ITV/ITV, XEF/XEF
so i decided to try the new one ui 2.1 so i flashed with odin the new DBT firmware, ( flashing AP+BL+CP+ csc (not home ) )
later i decided to go back again to my original XEF rom Flashing in the same way as before
Now i got In my phone settings this CSC ITV/ITV, ITV/XEF is normal that?
i downloaded phone info " SAM " and show me like this:
ORIGINAL CSC CODE : IS EMPTY
FIRMWARE CSC CODE : DBT
ACTIVE CSC CODE : ITV
BTW my phone is OXM so multi csc
hope someone help me thanks
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please post the exact firmware revisions you flashed. I need the entire thing as itll tell me what bootloader country code etc etc etc.
Youdoofus said:
please post the exact firmware revisions you flashed. I need the entire thing as itll tell me what bootloader country code etc etc etc.
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thanks for answer i downloaded this from Sammobile
Model SM-G960F
Model name Galaxy S9
Country
Germany (DBT)
Version Android 10
Changelist 18847185
Build date Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:48:18 +0000
Security Patch Level 2020-06-01
Product code DBT
PDA G960FXXU9ETF5
CSC G960FOXM9ETF2
acemxe said:
thanks for answer i downloaded this from Sammobile
Model SM-G960F
Model name Galaxy S9
Country
Germany (DBT)
Version Android 10
Changelist 18847185
Build date Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:48:18 +0000
Security Patch Level 2020-06-01
Product code DBT
PDA G960FXXU9ETF5
CSC G960FOXM9ETF2
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my apologies for the tardiness of this reply, i was away on vacation with my family. Here is the most recent FW for your device https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s9/firmware/SM-G960F/DBT/download/G960FXXUAETG3/351513/
i strongly recommend downloading your FW via samfirm or frija (im a frija guy myself) as they download about 7x faster than directly from sammobile. Any time youre attempting to flash fresh FW and issues arise, the answer is always going to be first to download a fresh copy, then check the cable or try a different one, then the computer. If all else fails, try a different computer. Odin is tiny and both the FW and Odin itself can be put on a flash drive allowing this to be attempted on another computer quite easily. FWIW, i have a fat AF cable from Anker and it charges like none other, but you cant Odin flash with it. Go figure, right? Anyways, i hope this helps and if youre still having issues, please let us know! Have a good one!
Hello,
I am completely new to changing firmware using Odin, and I want to make sure, that I don't brick my phone
I have bought a S20 Ultra 512GB 5GB DS (Exynos), but it seems to be a German firmware, as it comes with Deutche Telekom apps preinstalled, two of which can't be uninstalled, and Samsung Members speak German instead of Danish.
My biggest issue, though, is that the latest OTA security update is May 1st.
Base band version: G988BXXU2ATE3
SAOMC_SM-G988B_OXM_DTM_QQ_0006
I found this: (can't post links on XDA yet):
samfw -> firmware- > SM-G988B -> NEE -> G988BXXU2ATF5
Which is for the scandinavian countries. (Nordic)
Changelist 18862671
Build date Mon, 08 Jun 2020 06:59:35 +0000
Security Patch Level 2020-06-01
Product code NEE
PDA G988BXXU2ATF5
CSC G988BOXM2ATF5
The questions:
Can I apply that to my phone, or will it brick the phone?
Will it get regular OTA updates for the nordic variant afterwards?
How much user data will be retained after firmware update?
Thank you so much for your assistance to a complete newbie
If you want to change it you will need to use Samkey (paid).
M1LL3R said:
If you want to change it you will need to use Samkey (paid).
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Oh, okay
That's another new thing for me to get into...
I will read up on it and get back with more questions
But can I ask already:
Which of these procedures (samkey and Odin), if any, will break warranty?
mashdk said:
Oh, okay
That's another new thing for me to get into...
I will read up on it and get back with more questions
But can I ask already:
Which of these procedures (samkey and Odin), if any, will break warranty?
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It doesn't break warranty :good:
Hi again,
Sorry to be of bother...
I succesfully switched the CSC of the OXM firmware from DTM to NEE.
Now Service Provider Software Version is: SAOMC_SM-G988B_OXM_NEE_QQ0009
NEE/NEE,NEE/EUX/DTM
I know for sure, that the NEE models (though 128GB version) has received the One UI 3/Android 11 update.
But it is not offered as an OTA update to me.
I have rebooted twice, but still no OTA update.
I'm still stuck at an update from September/October.
Is it because mine is a 512GB version of S20 Ultra, while the rest of the NEE versions are 128GB?
Or is it because it still reads DTM at the end of ...NEE/EUX/DTM?