It is very much vital that you select the correct firmware for your device model. It is because each mobile device model has its unique firmware based on regions or other criteria. Each country has its own unique Android firmware code. So, for you to get the correct firmware for your Android device, first, you should know your country firmware code so that you do not understand the software. Two Android devices of the model will likely not the same firmware. That is to say that the firmware on every device is somewhat unique. Well, in this article, you’ll get to know the different firmware codes for all the countries in the world. Some states have more than one code; it means that any firmware version with any of those codes is relative to that country specifically.
How to see your Android device firmware version or number?
Apparently, before rooting a device or perform any administrative action on a device, you must take note of the exact firmware number or code. Most OEMs show the firmware code of a device as the “Build Number.” To see your device firmware/build number; go to settings >>> about >>> build number. Or go to Settings >>> About Device >>> Software Information >>> Software Version (For HTC users).
Supporting Versions
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All Android Mobiles.
How to Select Firmware
In this article, we are concentrating on Samsung mobile models. However, for other models, the procedure is the same.
Practical explanation of a firmware number or code
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Explain: I5700 version – I5700XEIL5 December 2009
The “15700” is the firmware version from the example above, the next “XE” is the countries which the firmware is related to, the “I” represents the year, “L” represents the month, and “5” stands for the actual version
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XE = Bulgaria, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
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I = 2009
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L = December
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5 = Version
From the above example, we select the firmware based on region; your mobile device can accept this firmware based on the model.
Below are the country codes and operator codes to serve as a reference for choosing the right firmware.
Firmware Codes With their Respective Country Names
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Country |
Firmware code |
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Afghanistan |
AFG |
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Algeria |
ALG, ALR, TMC |
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Argentina |
ANC, ARO, CTI, PSN, UFN, UVC, UVE |
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Aruba |
ARU |
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Australia |
HUT, OPP, OPS, TEL, VAU, XSA |
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Austria |
AOM, ATO*, DRE, MAX, MOB, MOK, ONE, TRG |
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Bahrain |
OJV, ARB |
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Baltic |
SEB |
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Bangladesh |
TML, ODD |
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Belarus |
OXE*, MTB, VEL |
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Belgium |
BAE, BSE, PRO, XEB |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina |
BHO, BHT, TEB, ERO |
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Brazil |
BTA, BTM, TMR, UVI, ZTA, ZTM, ZTO, ZVV |
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Bulgaria |
BGL, CMF, GBL, MTE, MTL, OMX, PLX, VVT |
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Cambodia |
RCG |
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Canada |
BMC, RGS, TLS |
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Chile |
CHB, CHE, CHL, CHO, CHT |
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China |
CHN, CMC, CHU, CUH, INT, M00, OZH, TEC, TIY |
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Colombia |
CGU, COB, COL, COM |
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Costa Rica |
ICE |
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Croatia |
CRO, TRA, TWO, VIP |
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Cyprus |
CYV, CYO |
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Czech Republic |
ETL, KBN, O2C, OSK, TMZ, VDC, XCS, XEZ |
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Denmark |
DTL, HTD |
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Dominican Republic |
CDR, DOR*, TDR, UWA |
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Dominica |
CST, DCN, DOR* |
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Ecuador |
BBE, EBE, ECO |
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Egypt |
EGY, OJP |
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El Salvador |
DGC, TBS |
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Finland |
ELS, SAU |
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France |
AUC, BOG, COR, DIX, FTM, NRJ, OFR, ORC, ORF, OXA*, SFR, UNI, VGF, XEF |
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Germany |
DBT, DTM, DUT, EPL, MAN, MBC, OXA*, VD2, VIA, XEG |
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Ghana |
SPN |
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Greece |
AOC, COS, CYO, EUR, GER, OXX*, TGR, VGR |
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Guatemala |
CGU, PCS, PGU, TGU |
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Hong Kong |
TGY |
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Hungary |
PAN, TMH, TMO, VDH, WST, XEH |
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Indonesia |
AXI, OLB*, SAR, XSE |
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India |
INU, INS |
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Iran |
THR |
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Iraq |
MID |
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Ireland |
3IE, MET, OXA*, VDI, O2I |
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Israel |
CEL, ILO, MIR, PCL, PTR |
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Italy |
FWB, GOM, HUI, ITV, OMN, OXA*, TIM, VOM, WIN, XET |
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Ivory Coast |
IRS, SIE |
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Jamaica |
JBS, JCN, JCW, JDI |
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Japan |
DCM, SBM, VFK |
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Jordan |
LEV |
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Kazakhstan |
EST, KCL, KMB, KZK, OXE*, SKZ |
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Kenya |
AFR, KEL, KEN |
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Korea |
SKT, KOR |
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Libya |
BTC, MMC |
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Lithuania |
TLT |
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Luxemburg |
LUX, PRO |
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Macao |
VTN |
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Macedonia |
MBM, OXX*, TMC, VIM |
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Malaysia |
CCM, FME, FMG, MXS, OLB*, XME |
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Mauritania |
MRT |
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Mexico |
IUS, SEM, TCE, TMM, UNE |
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Mongolia |
MPC |
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Morocco |
FWD, MAT, MED, MWD, SNI, WAN |
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Nepal |
NPL |
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Netherlands |
BEN, KPN, MMO, ONL, PHN, QIC, TFT, TNL, VDF, VDP, XEN |
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New Zealand |
VNZ, TNZ, NZC |
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Nigeria |
ECT, GCR, MML |
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Nordic Countries |
NEE |
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Norway |
TEN |
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Pakistan |
PAK, WDC |
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Panama |
BPC, CPA, PBS, PCW, TPA |
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Paraguay |
CTP |
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Peru |
PEB, PET, SAM |
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Philippines |
FAM, GLB, OLB*, SMA, XTC, XTE |
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Poland |
ERA, IDE, PLS, PRT, TPL, XEO, OXA* |
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Portugal |
OPT, TCL, TMN, TPH, XEP |
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Puerto Rico |
CEN, PCI, PCT, TPR |
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Romania |
CNX, COA, HAT, ORO |
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Russia |
AZC, BLN, EMT, ERS, GEO, MTV, OXE*, SER, SNT |
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Saudi Arabia |
JED, KSA |
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Serbia and Montenegro |
MSR, PMN, SMO, TOP, TMT, TSR |
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Singapore |
BGD, MM1, OLB*, SIN, STH, XSO, XSP |
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Slovakia |
GTL, IRD, ORS, TMS |
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Slovenia |
MOT, SIM |
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South Africa |
XFA, XFC, XFE, XFM, XFV |
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South East Europe |
SEE |
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South West Asia |
SWA |
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Spain |
AMN, ATL, EUS, FOP, PHE, XEC, YOG |
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Sri Lanka |
SLK |
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Sweden |
BAU, BCN, BME, BSG, BTH, COV, HTS, SEN, TET, TLA, TNO, VDS, XEE |
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Switzerland |
AUT, MOZ, ORG, SUN, SWC |
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Taiwan |
BRI, CWT, TCC, TCI, TWM, WAN |
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Thailand |
CAT, OLB*, THE, THL, THO, THS |
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Trinidad And Tobago |
TTT |
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Tanzania |
SOL |
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Tunisia |
ABS, RNG, TUN |
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Turkey |
BAS, KVK, TLP, TRC, TUR |
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Ukraine |
KVR, RTL, SEK, UMC |
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United Arab Emirates |
AFR, ARB, ITO, MID, OXE*, XSG |
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United Kingdom |
BTU, BTC, CPW, EVR, H3G, O2U, ORA, OXA*, TMU, TSC, VIR, VOD, XEU |
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Uruguay |
CTU |
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USA |
AWS, CLW, DOB, TMB |
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Uzbekistan |
CAC, UZB |
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Venezuela |
DGT, MVL, VMT, VNO* |
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Vietnam |
DNA, FPT, OLB*, PHU, SPT, TLC, VTC, VTL, XIV, XXV |
Wrap up:
We have just provided you with the various unique codes to differentiate between Android firmware and to guide you to get the correct version for a particular Android mobile device.
Note: knowing your firmware is extremely important before you engage in installing custom ROM or flashing an Official from to your Android device. You are free to reach out to us if you need more info about this.
Selva Ganesh is a Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger & addicted Web Developer. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.
boas! não encontro o Códigos de firmware do meu telefone modelo J320F( Samsung) – 2016
Esses são códigos gerais. A maioria dos códigos deve funcionar com todos os Samsung Galaxy Variants.
How to find the correct firmware for Samsung devices.
Go to settings-> Software version-> Buildnumber. Based on your current Buil Number, select the firmware.
Hello
I am looking for software with the Polish language
my phone-J700F
Before resetting the phone, I had the Polish language
Now I do not know what happened ???
Did you flash correct Region Firmware? If you can’t get the Language, you can use MoreLocale app or Language Enabler App.
My Phone is note 9 model SM-N960F/DS. (Dual sim).
Note 9 SM-N960F/Ds & SM-N960F is used the same firmware ?
Until Old models, They are seperate firmare. But after One UI, both Dual SIM and Single can be flashed with the Same firmware.
je chercher un firmwar 8.1.0 pour mon j7 prime
Hi,
I want to know about correct firmware form my mobile. I received this device as a demo from china exhibition by default it was loaded with android 1.1 there is no option for play store and so many things and this device with no name no brand not even launched by google etc. When I check this configuration device have 3 GB ram 64 GB internal MediaTek processor dual cam rear and dual cam front with front flash.
Please reply soon
Android 1.1? No apps are compatible with your device. But coming to Hardware, We can Install Some Custom ROMs. You should specific about the processor. Try to find the processor name. Install CPU-Z; It requires 2.2 Android version minimum. But, We can give it a try.
Hello. I have a Samsung Galaxy SM-A300FU (2015) with serial number 38H200QYPK. Can you please help me to get the correct firmware? I thank you on advance for you help. Best regards, Fredi
Serial number, can’t help you to choose firmware. Go to settings-> About-> Version.Based on your Build Number and region, you should choose your firmware.
Hi. I have a Samsung j4 Plus J415G version. I can’t find the correct firmware for Pakistan. Can you help me through this?
Thanks in advance.
There is no Specific “PAK” region firmware available for your device. You can try Peru or Chile versions- SAM, CHX. Or GTO.
Hi, first of all, thanks for this list, it is beneficial! I have a few questions if you could answer:
Which firmware variation should I use? Since I am from Chile, I have these options (CHB, CHE, CHL, CHO, CHT).
I have an ENTEL card, should I use CHE?
and the last question, which one does works for all companies?
Yes, you can use “CHE.” Indian version firmware can be compatible within the Same Model Number. But, If you can’t get the Mobile Network, you should adjust Network settings as per your Mobile Operator Instructions.
Hello,
Thank you very much for ur help, I just have a question please, my Samsung s8 is stuck on android 7.0 and I’m trying to install another firmware to update it, well i installed everything needed I just need the firmware now, my phone is American it was made and bought there, but I live now in Morocco, and I don’t really know which firmware to install, and there are a lot of them.
Thank you.
i have a samsung SM-G950U
Your mobile is working with other Mobile Network, So, I Consider You have Unlocked G950U version. Yes, there will be plenty of carrier firmware even for the unlocked version. You can try “XAS” version. Take a complete backup. If you have a Verizon carrier-locked version, Don’t try any method. It will brick your mobile. Other carriers- No Problem. After the firmware flash, you should contact your mobile operator regarding Network settings. They can assist you with that.
Hello, I have a galaxy s9 plus and my build number is g965fxxu2brh1 and my region is given as BNG/XSG as either Bangladesh or united Arab emirates… my one is stuck at android Oreo, and I want to update it to pie, but I can’t find any firmware for pie according to my build number. Do you know which firmware should I download which will be compatible with mine?
You have the International unlocked variant- SM-G965F. So, You can flash any region within your model number if you are an English Language user. But, If you want a specific language and exclusive region features, you should flash your respective region firmware.
So download any firmware for model G965F for the English language? And download any firmware within my region for my specific region features?
Yes. But You should not flash the Firmware twice. If you check the Model Number SM-G965F, You can notice lot of regions, From those regions, Select one.
Hello.
I have Samsung Note 4 (SM-N910K) running 6.1. Can I flash a 6.1 for an international version since I live in the Philippines?
I cannot seem to use the USSD code here in the Philippines since the phone is a Korean variant.
Thanks
Your model has a Snapdragon processor. International versions have an Exynos processor. Don’t flash International variant firmware; It may brick your device. Flash “K/L/S.” You can select between these three variants.
my phone is galaxy j7 core android 7.0 nougat, and my build number is NRD90M.J7FXXU3ARB1, can I update my phone to android 9.0 pie, I didn’t find my build number is pie list.
Yes. there is Pie 9.0 version is available for you. You can try J701FXVU6CSF2 (Russia Region). If you are from other regions, you can try other Build numbers.