hello guys,i just wanna ask about the different A50 NFC vs Non NFC,i already have A50 non NFC version and i thinking about to costume or mod my A50 to become a NFC version,is that possible or not? NFC is from the hardware or a software?
thx all
Nfc is a hardware chip so its not possible to make A50 nfc enabled handset
Is that a known fact? Has anybody checked if the nfc hardware is not present in non nfc enabled A50s? Some companies dont enable features in their phones for different licensing issues, but the hardware is still present.
Good Luck With That Move...
It's A Moot Point...
Either Samsung in your Region supports Samsung Pay MST / NFC or they do not.
You can try to flash a different CSC... but I would flash the "Un-Teathered" Firmware version 1st..... then try an Odin Flash of a specific Region's Firmware.
Good Luck With That.. :angel:
If someone figures out how to activate NFC on the non-NFC A50, I would be very grateful and interested.
I bought the A50 in the UAE and never imagined it wouldn't have NFC in the UAE version especially since a lot of websites report the A50 has NFC.
All my phones since 2012 have NFC and I could not have imagined Samsung would not have NFC on a phone like the A50 in all markets.
I guess the first question is whether the non-NFC A50 has the NFC hardware / antenna installed? If it does, then maybe a ROM / region / software solution exists ...
I flashed the Indian CSC rom to see if activates the NFC function in my UAE (non-NFC) A50. It does not.
I suspect the phone does not have the hardware but I cannot confirm this. If anyone has any further ideas for getting NFC working, please share. Thanks.
aeroknight said:
I flashed the Indian CSC rom to see if activates the NFC function in my UAE (non-NFC) A50. It does not.
I suspect the phone does not have the hardware but I cannot confirm this. If anyone has any further ideas for getting NFC working, please share. Thanks.
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I think that 505F has diferent hardware than 505FN because 505F is manufatured in India and 505FN is manufactured in S. Korea. So, Im pretty sure that 505F hasnt included Nfc chip on motherboard.
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I teared apart my A505G, and it dosen't have the antenna but there are 2 non soldered contacts. I suspect those are from the NFC, so maybe if I can get the NFC antenna from the European version, it may work. If someone know a repair shop that sells that, please notify me.
Ferminbonza said:
I teared apart my A505G, and it dosen't have the antenna but there are 2 non soldered contacts. I suspect those are from the NFC, so maybe if I can get the NFC antenna from the European version, it may work. If someone know a repair shop that sells that, please notify me.
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If u want to knw where the NFC chipset is then watch this teardown video frm Jerry rig.. might give u an idea. https://youtu.be/J5AFoS5KXrc
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Hello Experts,
I have messed up I need some expert advice. I just bought an S9 live demo. I tried to installed stock filmware and now it is not working. It says installed unauthorized software and now it is not working please someone help me. How can I fix this issue.
How did you buy a live demo phone? Many times these phones don't even have all the hardware like the modem or antennas, plus many are stolen. You can't get support here for a possible stolen unit.
You can get demo units of phones in certain countries and online. I think they can be made to work as retail units. I don't know how.
If it's anything like the S7, there is no Modem in the demo units, and the Fingerprint reader didn't work
So no way to make calls or texts
You could however just flash the F firmware to them to remove the limits of the demo firmware iirc
did the sim card work?
here in Cyprus, they are using normal phones with the stock rom! and if there is no availability the offer you the demo mode(which is a normal phone 100% fully working) at lower price and beter warranty(from store)
try your luck by talking to the person you bought it or from Samsung directly!
Do all A50 model variants have NFC or just the devices with "N" in the model No?
Trying to piece together the info on which A50 models with which firmware variants support Google Pay and Samsung Pay. For instance there's a SM-A505G and a SM-A505GN, a SM-A505F and a SM-A505FN. I was under the impression that the "N" in the model number meant the device has NFC and devices without the "N" do not?
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madd0g said:
Yes
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Is there any definitive way to know which firmwares on which models support samsung pay, or which LTE bands are supported on which models? There's SAMMOBILE, but it doesn't have all A50 models listed and not sure if the LTE info is correct on there or not.
A505W supports NFC
The Canadian version A505W does support NFC. I am using one right now.
wolfy said:
The Canadian version A505W does support NFC. I am using one right now.
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No dual SIM on that one though right? Does Samsung Pay and Visual Voicemail work on your A50?
I don't think the N in the model numbers corresponds with having NFC or not. The last 5 characters of the model have something to do with the region and country.
Any mid range phone that doesn't have NFC these days should be a crime
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No dual SIM on that one though right? Does Samsung Pay and Visual Voicemail work on your A50?
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No dual sim, Samsung pay works.
My service provider doesn't use visual voicemail so I can't comment on that.
Just learned that my new A505-F / DS does NOT have NFC. I was setting up GPay and says it does not support it. Doing a search, seems that the FN does.
Also FM model have an NFC (+MTP for magnetic stripe card emulation).
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Trying to piece together the info on which A50 models with which firmware variants support Google Pay and Samsung Pay. For instance there's a SM-A505G and a SM-A505GN, a SM-A505F and a SM-A505FN. I was under the impression that the "N" in the model number meant the device has NFC and devices without the "N" do not?
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There is a NFC chip in Samsung A50. The part number is GH42-06264A . So, even though the model number is same, they may manufacture with or without the hardware. If the hardware is there, they may have disabled it. For ex: All Non-US Mobile phone manufacturers were asked to disable NFC chip by the US government.
Also, You need DRM keys to enable the hardware. As far as I know, there are no such keys released by Samsung
Hello, guys!
I have doubts on buying a S20, which is on retail demo mode. I know only, that the phone is UK version. Is it possible to repair its IMEI, so that it can be updated after that or there is no chance? I asked a few guys, who have posted videos on YouTube, offering that service, but only two of them answered, and said, that the phone can not be updated after that, if it is European version and that banking apps can not be used on it anymore. Is it true?
Just one told me he can do it possible for update. The CPU is Exynos. The price is 220USD. Is this the only solution?
Thank you in advance!
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Hello, guys!
I have doubts on buying a S20, which is on retail demo mode. I know only, that the phone is UK version. Is it possible to repair its IMEI, so that it can be updated after that or there is no chance? I asked a few guys, who have posted videos on YouTube, offering that service, but only two of them answered, and said, that the phone can not be updated after that, if it is European version and that banking apps can not be used on it anymore. Is it true?
Just one told me he can do it possible for update. The CPU is Exynos. The price is 220USD. Is this the only solution?
Thank you in advance!
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Usually demo units dont have hardware to even capture signal, so unless you need one for spare parts i wouldnt bother
Well how could I check whether it has an antenna before buying?
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Well how could I check whether it has an antenna before buying?
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Don't buy. It's mostly stolen regardless what the seller say.
Why I say so, s20 is too new in the market for retail shops to want to sell off their demo unit.
So don't even buy it. You'll be supporting a thief.
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Yeah, you are probably right, he claims it has baseband and only the IMEI needs replacement. It is not worth the money either, he wants 360GBP for it, repairing Exynos costs another 220USD and at the end it's stolen, it's Exynos and is more expensive than second hand not stolen.
I don't know only how they bring them to retail mode, ruining the real IMEI, to make them non trackable.
S20 demo unit has antenna. And is repairable.
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S20 demo unit has antenna. And is repairable.
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But apparently it can't get updates if its repaired
Hi, I was given a broken Samsung S9 and the fix was a new motherboard. Im in the UK so I ebayed a motherboard for a Samsung S9. The new motherboard is a 960F but when I replaced the existing motherboard the one inside was a 960U. Now the camera is not working.
Is the fix the flash the new 960F with a new firmware for a 960U? Will that work? Can anyone give me some advise please.
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Hi, I was given a broken Samsung S9 and the fix was a new motherboard. Im in the UK so I ebayed a motherboard for a Samsung S9. The new motherboard is a 960F but when I replaced the existing motherboard the one inside was a 960U. Now the camera is not working.
Is the fix the flash the new 960F with a new firmware for a 960U? Will that work? Can anyone give me some advise please.
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No, the UK motherboard needs UK firmware.
But there are some hardware components that were not replaced, such as the front camera.
Maybe there is a kind of incompatibility.
Or the back camera of the motherboard is corrupt.
Hello everyone.
Apologies if someone has posted a fix for this anywhere earlier but can't seem to find it. So I was wondering if it's possible to enable esim functionality (1 physical and 1 esim) on us snapdragon s20 ultra unlocked. I really need that for home and work life balance. I am open to flashing a firmware to enable esim functionality provided the device supports that firmware. Would be glad to buy anyone a coffee for guiding me on this.
Hi,
If you are unlocked flash the decoded csc features from magisk
Decoded csc
Please help regarding this issue. I need it on an urgent basis. My device is sm-g988u. If anyone could just point to a compatible firmware for esim or any other workaround.
Am ready to pay a decent amount to anyone who can provide a solution to this thing.. I don't have a spare phone and besides it's cumbersome to carry 2 phones.. Desperately need a solution..
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Am ready to pay a decent amount to anyone who can provide a solution to this thing.. I don't have a spare phone and besides it's cumbersome to carry 2 phones.. Desperately need a solution..
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I am also looking at the same issue. I have a s20 plus snap dragon. Single sim. Can I buy dual sim tray and insert it? I am in Canada and Bell says they support esim. But can't tell me if esim and separate physical sim will work with my phone.