Change from G7810 to G781B Please help me - Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers

Hi, I wonder if it's possible to convert Hong Kong variant of S20 FE 5G (SM-G7810) to European version (SM-G781B). What I have to do?
Please help me!

it is impossible to do

I am interested too, since I bought a SM-G780 model, which will be delivered to me in the next few days and I would like to carry out the same operation, I have already downloaded the Italian CSC ITV firmware SM-G781B; through Odin, can it be done? The phones have the same features, same processor, change the RAM which in the SM-G780 is 8GB, while in the SM-G781B it is 6GB. Thanks.

GRIBL said:
it is impossible to do
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Are you sure?
Looks like it is possible. Here is how.

masterfu said:
Are you sure?
Looks like it is possible. Here is how.
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I also follow, I'm in Italy, in 15 days I'll get the:
SM-G7810 S20 FE 5G 8GB/128GB.
Have you discovered or tried how to put SM-G781B Firmware?
This information will also be useful for other people who will find themselves in our situation in other countries!

masterfu said:
Are you sure?
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do not give people false hope, this method will not work.
I can say that it will work 100%
Voice HD+ (EVS full band 128kbit/s) you only need to correct the configuration a little.
And flash G7810 to G781B - not possible!

GRIBL said:
do not give people false hope, this method will not work.
I can say that it will work 100%
Voice HD+ (EVS full band 128kbit/s) you only need to correct the configuration a little.
And flash G7810 to G781B - not possible!
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I still have to receive the smartphone, I found the difference between the G7810 and G781global on this forum.
So what are the substantial differences then? And is it possible to put a Firmware / Global Rom while keeping the original phone, that is, without root and with OTAs?

GRIBL said:
do not give people false hope, this method will not work.
I can say that it will work 100%
Voice HD+ (EVS full band 128kbit/s) you only need to correct the configuration a little.
And flash G7810 to G781B - not possible!
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I don't understand what you are trying to say.
First you pasted some screenshot without showing second one for global version (for which rom is it?)
Once you say it will work then you say it won't
As to WiFi calling I am using it all the time at home with Chinese version.

masterfu said:
I don't understand what you are trying to say.
First you pasted some screenshot without showing second one for global version (for which rom is it?)
Once you say it will work then you say it won't
As to WiFi calling I am using it all the time at home with Chinese version.
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Hello, I ask you for more precise information if you can give it to me, since you have this variant!
What are the substantial differences between the G7810 and G781B versions, and the problems with the HK version?

Tony92ita said:
Hello, I ask you for more precise information if you can give it to me, since you have this variant!
What are the substantial differences between the G7810 and G781B versions, and the problems with the HK version?
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I got no problems with HK version, living in Poland. All works fine.
SM-G780x (LTE)
SM-G781x (5G)

masterfu said:
I got no problems with HK version, living in Poland. All works fine.
SM-G780x (LTE)
SM-G781x (5G)
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Perfect. While the Google PlayStore, and other services work? There are no problems or report at the software level I mean!
Because for my country Italy, the frequencies of use of the G7810 are fine! So I was more interested in removal or software related problems!
Thanks a lot for the answer

its not posibil to do that and you dont need to do it you will get the update later in february.

Today arrived my 7810. As I need to be avle to use phone-recording I always did the CSC-trick trouwgh the THL-roms on S8, S9, S10 etc.
Therefore I am curious if there is a way to make phone recording work native as described above, or through app as ACR-call recorder on THY ( Hongkong-ROM).
For hardware the difference between 781B ( Global) & 7810 (Hongkong & China) is 6 GB vs 8GB.
That's probably why people think it is possible to flash other ROM into 7810 .

GRIBL said:
you do not listen to what they tell you, but believe like a naive child in advertising of various stupid sites.
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First have you forgotten the fack this is an international forum, where english isnt for a lot of people tghier first language. And secondly being insulting helps no one.
If you can a technical reason as to why the OP can't just flash a G781B stock rom to his G7810 device, that would more productive. Will it for example just not work and soft-brick his device requiring flashing back to G7810 firmware etc..?

amazinged said:
For hardware the difference between 781B ( Global) & 7810 (Hongkong & China) is 6 GB vs 8GB.
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Are you sure the OP has an 8GB version, checking the following website shows the spec are identical -
- https://phonedb.net/index.php?m=device&s=compare

b1k3rdude said:
Are you sure the OP has an 8GB version, checking the following website shows the spec are identical -
- https://phonedb.net/index.php?m=device&s=compare
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Ofcourse I'm not sure about HIS, but MINE is also a 7810 Hong Kong version with 8 GB.
ALL European sold S20 FE 5G are 6 GB.

So what are the software differences within the sm-g7810 and the sm-g781B because i want to buy this phone too.

pardalos said:
So what are the software differences within the sm-g7810 and the sm-g781B because i want to buy this phone too.
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I would check GSMarena to start with.

As I do not have a 781B, I have no idea about the differences.
Runing a Chinese ROM for now because of native call recorder.
Works fine in the Netherlands.

amazinged said:
Ofcourse I'm not sure about HIS, but MINE is also a 7810 Hong Kong version with 8 GB.
ALL European sold S20 FE 5G are 6 GB.
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I'm thinking of buying the hongkong version from Canada. The process of unlocking the bootloader and rooting will be easier in this version right? Will the custom ROMs be compatible with the 8 GB hongkong version?
Otherwise I will go with the Canadian version.

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flashing official ROM sm-N950F on SM-N950N

Hi,
i bought a note 8 on soute korea and it's full of bloatware.
i want to flash an SM-n950F firmware (Israel ILO).
keep getting on download mode the "secure check fail = pit" error.
any idea on how to do it?
Thanks,
Leo
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leotorjeman said:
Hi,
i bought a note 8 on soute korea and it's full of bloatware.
i want to flash an SM-n950F firmware (Israel ILO).
keep getting on download mode the "secure check fail = pit" error.
any idea on how to do it?
Thanks,
Leo
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Do you have a web link where you got it?
leotorjeman said:
Hi,
i bought a note 8 on soute korea and it's full of bloatware.
i want to flash an SM-n950F firmware (Israel ILO).
keep getting on download mode the "secure check fail = pit" error.
any idea on how to do it?
Thanks,
Leo
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You CAN'T FLASH -F- firmware on a -N- device!
dontbeweakvato said:
Do you have a web link where you got it?
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Got it on ebay. I will search the link.
henklbr said:
You CAN'T FLASH -F- firmware on a -N- device!
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It there a way to switch csc?
Thanks.
leotorjeman said:
Got it on ebay. I will search the link.
It there a way to switch csc?
Thanks.
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Nope: it's a different model (hence -N- instead of -F-)
Why didn't you buy the SM-N950F ?
henklbr said:
Nope: it's a different model (hence -N- instead of -F-)
Why didn't you buy the SM-N950F ?
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i bought it from South Korea, the 256Gb unlocked version. Now just trying to debrand it.
If you're worried about bloat, I'd suggest BK Disabler from the PlayStore or if you are more comfortable, ADB.
Alternately, I am inclined to agree with @henklbr; a F branded Note would give you root and less bloat.
Not sure where you guys got that idea, it is quite possible to flash different firmware between similar models. You can indeed flash different CSC as well, assuming it is ported for the new phone so that the flash doesn't mess up any partiotions.
Please don't spread misinformation just because you don't know how things work or how to do something.
Kalm_Traveler said:
Not sure where you guys got that idea, it is quite possible to flash different firmware between similar models. You can indeed flash different CSC as well, assuming it is ported for the new phone so that the flash doesn't mess up any partiotions.
Please don't spread misinformation just because you don't know how things work or how to do something.
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Thanks. Are you familiar with unbranded csc that can work?
i'm in a similar boat. I bought the N950N Korean variant 256gb model but i live in australia and they werent selling that variant here. I want to flash the N950F (australian non carrier firmware). its downloading now but not sure if it will work, i will report back here. I dont have positive hopes though since that rom is for 64gb models im not sure if it will mess the partitions for my 256gb model. it will be interesting to know if anyone has been successful before
hello which seller you buy it and is there oem unlock
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Kalm_Traveler said:
Not sure where you guys got that idea, it is quite possible to flash different firmware between similar models. You can indeed flash different CSC as well, assuming it is ported for the new phone so that the flash doesn't mess up any partiotions.
Please don't spread misinformation just because you don't know how things work or how to do something.
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I beg your pardon?
I know very well what you can/can't flash dude!
You CAN'T flash -F- firmware on a -N- model
Do your homework!
tererai said:
i'm in a similar boat. I bought the N950N Korean variant 256gb model but i live in australia and they werent selling that variant here. I want to flash the N950F (australian non carrier firmware). its downloading now but not sure if it will work, i will report back here. I dont have positive hopes though since that rom is for 64gb models im not sure if it will mess the partitions for my 256gb model. it will be interesting to know if anyone has been successful before
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Curious if you ever got this to work? I'm in the same situation with the exact same device.
Thanks!
tererai said:
i'm in a similar boat. I bought the N950N Korean variant 256gb model but i live in australia and they werent selling that variant here. I want to flash the N950F (australian non carrier firmware). its downloading now but not sure if it will work, i will report back here. I dont have positive hopes though since that rom is for 64gb models im not sure if it will mess the partitions for my 256gb model. it will be interesting to know if anyone has been successful before
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Also from aus and wanted to by n950n so i can get 256gb
Did you manage to get the aussie firmware working
tererai said:
i'm in a similar boat. I bought the N950N Korean variant 256gb model but i live in australia and they werent selling that variant here. I want to flash the N950F (australian non carrier firmware). its downloading now but not sure if it will work, i will report back here. I dont have positive hopes though since that rom is for 64gb models im not sure if it will mess the partitions for my 256gb model. it will be interesting to know if anyone has been successful before
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I'm in the same situation, I wanna change csc to turn off camera shutter sound and use Samsung pay in my country.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon
Odin won't let you flash it but you can use Odin to flash TWRP, and then use TWRP to flash a zip of a 950F ROM.
Kalm_Traveler said:
Odin won't let you flash it but you can use Odin to flash TWRP, and then use TWRP to flash a zip of a 950F ROM.
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That's mean I have to root my phone, right?
ThienQ said:
That's mean I have to root my phone, right?
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Not exactly but installing TWRP will trip Knox so Samsung Pay & other things related won't work.
shouren04 said:
Not exactly but installing TWRP will trip Knox so Samsung Pay & other things related won't work.
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I'm not willing to do that since I would like to use Samsung pay, that's sad...

Recommended Exynos Galaxy Note 8

Hello everyone,
I'm looking to buy the best possible Exynos Galaxy Note 8, and I'm surprised and lost on the number of models available.
Would N950N be a good choice? I would like to replace the ROM by a stock-based one as usual, install TWRP, root, etc.
Would this model work in Brazil and USA on roaming?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
david.lynch said:
Hello everyone,
I'm looking to buy the best possible Exynos Galaxy Note 8, and I'm surprised and lost on the number of models available.
Would N950N be a good choice? I would like to replace the ROM by a stock-based one as usual, install TWRP, root, etc.
Would this model work in Brazil and USA on roaming?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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it works, but you'll end up flashing a 950F-based ROM anyway as all the development is using those as a base.
as for "works in Brazil and USA on roaming" that entirely depends on which bands you need.
Kalm_Traveler said:
it works, but you'll end up flashing a 950F-based ROM anyway as all the development is using those as a base.
as for "works in Brazil and USA on roaming" that entirely depends on which bands you need.
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So we could assume that N950F would be a better choice or doesn't matter anyway?
david.lynch said:
So we could assume that N950F would be a better choice or doesn't matter anyway?
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They are identical hardware, and if you are flashing a ROM anyway the software won't matter either.
The only real consideration I can think of is internal storage, since I believe the 950F is still only available as 64gb, while the N can be bought in a 256gb version.
Get the UK or UAE unlocked dual sim 64 gb version. I have the UK one from Samsung UK. I have my UK EE sim and AT&T sim active. I'm on rooted magisk Dr. Ketan Rom N4 with Iron Kernel 1.1.2. OEM UNLOCK available immediately and still post rom install. Wonda Mobile has the UAE version.
You can get the 950F 128GB in mexico
I really prefer to have the 6GB/256GB Exynos version, so N950N seems a good choice.
david.lynch said:
I really prefer to have the 6GB/256GB Exynos version, so N950N seems a good choice.
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No such thing as a 256GB Exynos version, it'll be a Snapdragon.
wilcouk said:
No such thing as a 256GB Exynos version, it'll be a Snapdragon.
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Yes, there is. Single sim Korean variant. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/n950n-note-8-256gb-att-t3675577
You're thinking of the Chinese variant N9500, which is Snapdragon.
http://www.teamandroid.com/2017/08/29/samsung-galaxy-note-8-model-numbers-variants/
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No such thing as a 256GB Exynos version, it'll be a Snapdragon.
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Quite a few of us have the 256gb N950N from Korea which is Exynos.
Ah my bad, i was thinking a dual sim 256gb Exynos for some reason...

difference note 9 korean version And other

hi, sorry if I did not have to write correctly. I wanted to know what kind of difference is there between the 9 korean version notes, the processor? has limitations, less functions, different startup logo etc. if you can list all the differences. thank you
Andeoid01 said:
hi, sorry if I did not have to write correctly. I wanted to know what kind of difference is there between the 9 korean version notes, the processor? has limitations, less functions, different startup logo etc. if you can list all the differences. thank you
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the korean N960N has the same specs as the Fs.
so its a exynos chip and not a snapdragon.
this is my second Korean Note and have been extremely pleased.
no visual issues like some have reported on ither device.
Just flawless.
concerning logo( carrier stuff there are 3 or 4 carries in Korea so you are likely to get one of those.)
since i have rooted mine, i have rebranded csc to my sims carrier.
usually they ship region unlocked. When i buy from wondamobile,
seals is broken but it is probably to remove the lock. they make a 5 minute call to lift it.
these phones don't have the oem unlock vanishing issue either.
the Korean version has no snapdragon. Does the Samsung logo appear on the ignition? but do you need to change them to work with your operator? but does it have any restrictions with respect to others?
Andeoid01 said:
the Korean version has no snapdragon. Does the Samsung logo appear on the ignition? but do you need to change them to work with your operator? but does it have any restrictions with respect to others?
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if i remember correctly, before i rooted and modified phone, it did have that carrier logo. but phone worked fine regardless. LTE and such was all working. Yes some carrier bloat in korean but that was to be expected. I root my phones so that was not an issue.
right now running Dr. ketan rom on canadian Rogers csc and all us working fine.
but does it also work in other regions? are there any preinstalled apps? Ke stock European firmware, not Korean can you flash?
Andeoid01 said:
but does it also work in other regions? are there any preinstalled apps? Ke stock European firmware, not Korean can you flash?
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yes korean carrier apps. but the phone is unlocked so any sim using gsm network should work
bober10113 said:
if i remember correctly, before i rooted and modified phone, it did have that carrier logo. but phone worked fine regardless. LTE and such was all working. Yes some carrier bloat in korean but that was to be expected. I root my phones so that was not an issue.
right now running Dr. ketan rom on canadian Rogers csc and all us working fine.
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Could you help me install/flash a Canadian bell/rogers/Fido csc on a rooted sm-n960f/day?
markdagul said:
Could you help me install/flash a Canadian bell/rogers/Fido csc on a rooted sm-n960f/day?
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go to the canada discussion thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77758034&postcount=284
hi bro, i have N960N korean variant with single sim.. is i possible to flash N960F firmware without rooting
shameemindia said:
hi bro, i have N960N korean variant with single sim.. is i possible to flash N960F firmware without rooting
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odin probably won't let you.
if you root/twrp, then flashing a custom firmware/ rom will be possible
Please delete....
bober10113 said:
the korean N960N has the same specs as the Fs.
so its a exynos chip and not a snapdragon.
this is my second Korean Note and have been extremely pleased.
no visual issues like some have reported on ither device.
Just flawless.
concerning logo( carrier stuff there are 3 or 4 carries in Korea so you are likely to get one of those.)
since i have rooted mine, i have rebranded csc to my sims carrier.
usually they ship region unlocked. When i buy from wondamobile,
seals is broken but it is probably to remove the lock. they make a 5 minute call to lift it.
these phones don't have the oem unlock vanishing issue either.
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man, i just bought the used korean version. but i didnt have the confidence to flash it because im afraid it will be locked down or some bad thingy will happen to it. if you flash custom rom will it get the automatic updates?
ArcanusNyne said:
man, i just bought the used korean version. but i didnt have the confidence to flash it because im afraid it will be locked down or some bad thingy will happen to it. if you flash custom rom will it get the automatic updates?
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like any rooted device OTA will stop working. you will have to manualy downlaod firmwares to keep it up to date.
right now Pies official build has arrived for N960N devices for 1 or 2 weeks now.

Can i flash the sm-g977b firmware onto the sm-g977n device?

Hey 5G Pioneers,
I am wondering can I flash the sm-g 977b firmware onto the sm-g 977n device through the Odin? Did someone make it?
Since these two models are all using the same Exynos 9820 chips
And from my previous experience of using my galaxy s8, Samsung actually enabled me to flash the firmware in different regions only if the devices were using the same chip version.
I am currently in Australia. The Korean version of 977N is much cheaper, and it seems that is the only network unlock version that I could buy from the market.
Not sure where are you in Australia but I bought mine from a Telstra Sales Rep (based in CBD, Melbourne) where he got a discount code and gave its to me for AUD 1400 for the 512 GB Majestic Black Version, unlocked , I'm using Optus, VoLTE, VoWIFI works fine on it.
DrearierJester1 said:
Not sure where are you in Australia but I bought mine from a Telstra Sales Rep (based in CBD, Melbourne) where he got a discount code and gave its to me for AUD 1400 for the 512 GB Majestic Black Version, unlocked , I'm using Optus, VoLTE, VoWIFI works fine on it.
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That was a great deal!
DrearierJester1 said:
Not sure where are you in Australia but I bought mine from a Telstra Sales Rep (based in CBD, Melbourne) where he got a discount code and gave its to me for AUD 1400 for the 512 GB Majestic Black Version, unlocked , I'm using Optus, VoLTE, VoWIFI works fine on it.
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Hi, did he unlock the phone or was it factory unlocked already?
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Hi, did he unlock the phone or was it factory unlocked already?
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Was already factory unlocked. I didn't have to insert Telstra SIM to activate it.
DrearierJester1 said:
Was already factory unlocked. I didn't have to insert Telstra SIM to activate it.
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Thanks. Is this the exynos or Snapdragon version? I'm planning to buy the 256gb version and use in India. So wanted to check before I ask my sister to buy.
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Thanks. Is this the exynos or Snapdragon version? I'm planning to buy the 256gb version and use in India. So wanted to check before I ask my sister to buy.
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Exynos.
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Exynos.
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Thank you
Hi everybody,
On Sammobile website, I found 4 firmware Korean variants. I tried getting more information on the "KOO" variant to see if its a stock Samsung firmware without Carrier Apps/Bloatware without luck. I couldn't get any detailed information whether it can be flashed over any other Korean variant. Can anyone here clarify if its possible and If yes provide further details?
Attached a snapshot.
Many thanks
DhA4G said:
Hi everybody,
On Sammobile website, I found 4 firmware Korean variants. I tried getting more information on the "KOO" variant to see if its a stock Samsung firmware without Carrier Apps/Bloatware without luck. I couldn't get any detailed information whether it can be flashed over any other Korean variant. Can anyone here clarify if its possible and If yes provide further details?
Attached a snapshot.
Many thanks
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That is the non bloatware Korean version but it doesn't allow me to flash it. I suspect you have to flash it with the userdata file also.
Thanks for the information,
I have a new phone so No issues with user data. How do I flash the firmware.
Thanks
DhA4G said:
Thanks for the information,
I have a new phone so No issues with user data. How do I flash the firmware.
Thanks
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Use all the files in the KOO firmware including the userdata.
west2cool said:
Use all the files in the KOO firmware including the userdata.
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Before I attempt this, Will this trigger knox? Void Warranty ? Will I be able to have OTA later on?
Thanks
I have done it several times but it seems to fail. Nothing will be triggered.
west2cool said:
I have done it several times but it seems to fail. Nothing will be triggered.
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Hi,
I have successfully flashed the "KOO" variant once with and a second time without "userdata", however that did NOT remove any of the Bloatware/Carrier Apps.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
I disable the 3 apps then hide them from the app drawer.
west2cool said:
I disable the 3 apps then hide them from the app drawer.
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Hi,
I did disable the apps which is great, but there menu operator items as well!
Edit : Forgot to mention that the boot logo is of the operator as well.
I was researching something about using the PIT file along with the firmware but can't find the specific PIT file for S10 5g.
Use Odin or the modified version to flash combination firmware. Then flash your desired firmware.
This is the only way I am aware to remove all carrier bloatware and boot logos.
Dual SIM
DhA4G said:
Thanks for the information,
I have a new phone so No issues with user data. How do I flash the firmware.
Thanks
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I am particularly interested in this as the 977N variant seems to be dual sim. I notice it also has additional bands to the 977B varient and I would like to put the telstra firmware to ensure operation of VoLTE VoWiFi RCS etc.
The main purpose is to use at home and overseas. So more bands and access to features (VoLTE, VoWiFI, RCS etc. on my telstra SIM and local overseas SIM) when overseas are the goal.
Unless someone can confirm that the 977N with vanilla firmware will support all the telstra features?
Thank you for your assistance

Question Help to clarify doubts about CSC changing with Samkey

Greetings folks, i have been reading a bit about changing the csc of the phone, I own a s21 Ultra G998B version and its branded with a owo rom, i live in Chile, and the Claro company of course is not up to date with the otas, and also i want to flash a clean rom with no bloatware. I read that with samkey i can change the CSC to an OXO (mine is owo) rom so i can then flash the muti csc rom. I also read that in order for samkey to work i have to roll back to may update? i'm currently on august update. am I correct in the process? can anyone recommend to which csc i can change so i won't turn my phone into a mess
thanks to all who can provide some light jeje
Isn't CHO the Multi-CSC Firmware for Chile?
varcor said:
Isn't CHO the Multi-CSC Firmware for Chile?
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hi, yes it is, but i looked in samfirmware and the cho version is until august, so i think it would be the same? mine is chl which is for CLARO company and is also in august update, i would like september updates so i can try the andy 12 beta
When I bought it, it had May firmware. I changed CSC before any other update .
So , may update is working for SamKey.
Otherwise, you need to flash with latest Odin the may firmware of your CSC you want (downgraded)
Hello, could someone please tell me, is it possible to flash g998u1 with Thailand firmware, Chinese, etc?
Lexabogdanov said:
Hello, could someone please tell me, is it possible to flash g998u1 with Thailand firmware, Chinese, etc?
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No to both. Thailand FW is configured for the Exynos SoC. The China FW, even though it's configured for the Snapdragon SoC it's not compatible with the US Unlocked variant. Do you live in Thailand? If so I'm curious why you aquired a US device. We often see users buying non native devices, maybe they got a good price, maybe they moved out of their region, maybe it's a company issued phone but it's a pain when call features or 5G don't align with your service provider. Flashing non stock firmware often causes more problems than it solves. Samsung is moving closer and closer to proprietary software for individual models, mix and match is becoming a thing of the past.
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No to both. Thailand FW is configured for the Exynos SoC. The China FW, even though it's configured for the Snapdragon SoC it's not compatible with the US Unlocked variant. Do you live in Thailand? If so I'm curious why you aquired a US device. We often see users buying non native devices, maybe they got a good price, maybe they moved out of their region, maybe it's a company issued phone but it's a pain when call features or 5G don't align with your service provider.
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I live in Kaliningrad, Russia. This device I've bought for 30usd, new, boxed,, here, in Russia, so I was looking for ways to make it work as a Russian device(full menu translation, bands, etc.). Actually no matter, which language is used, at first I had troubles using android 11-there was no esim. Than using abd I flashed it to oneui 4.0, esim works, all lte bands are supported.
Lexabogdanov said:
I live in Kaliningrad, Russia. This device I've bought for 30usd, new, boxed,, here, in Russia, so I was looking for ways to make it work as a Russian device(full menu translation, bands, etc.). Actually no matter, which language is used, at first I had troubles using android 11-there was no esim. Than using abd I flashed it to oneui 4.0, esim works, all lte bands are supported.
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And 5G is not supposed for some years )))
Lexabogdanov said:
I live in Kaliningrad, Russia. This device I've bought for 30usd, new, boxed,, here, in Russia, so I was looking for ways to make it work as a Russian device(full menu translation, bands, etc.). Actually no matter, which language is used, at first I had troubles using android 11-there was no esim. Than using abd I flashed it to oneui 4.0, esim works, all lte bands are supported.
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$30 USD is an awesome deal! If all bands and esim are functional that's probably as good as it gets. Unfortunately Exynos compatible FW which is dominant in Russia can't be installed on your device. Gboard may be your best option for Russian Language.

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