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.
How about if the phone is already down and I can’t access that file???
If you can’t boot into OS, Boot into Stock recovery, You can find your build number there.
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.
Hi
I have Samsung Galaxy a8 plus
It is a rooted device, and this is a firmware number. Please tell me which country belongs to.
A730FXXS6CSH3
Your model number maybe belong to PAK or XSG- United Arab Emirates. Since you have unlocked International variant, you can flash any region with your model number. You will get or lose some features based on the area.
My Samsung j5 pro-SM-J530L device is locked on “Custom binary blocked by FRP lock,” and I can’t get the firmware number. Could I get it using his IMEI?
Please help me I am in Chad (Central Africa)
Flash “LUC” region firmware. We are going to use the ODIN method. Don’t worry about the Exact Buil number. We should only care about the model number. Only Select the SM-J530L model firmware.
I downloaded exactly the firemware LUC-J530LKLU3CSH7-20190916093825 but it didn’t work.
Odin always says : failed.
help me, my device is samsung galaxy j5 Pro SM-j530L.
Give me a link if possible, thank you.
I downloaded exactly the firemware LUC-J530LKLU3CSH7-20190916093825 but it didn’t work.
Odin always says : failed.
help me, my device is samsung galaxy j5 Pro SM-j530L.
Give me a link if possible, thank you.
Hello please advise
I have a phone SM-A530F/DS
model SM-A530FZKDEUR
my phone stuck, and I can’t find the correct firmware.
Your model is UK based. Flash “VOD” Region firmware. Model No- A530F.
Refer below:
https://www.androidinfotech.com/samsung-galaxy-a8-2018-sm-a530f-n-w-pie/
Hi there, My mobile SM-G955F shows an error message “An error has occurred while updating the device software,” I tried to press POWER + VOL UP + BIXBY, then comes a Warning screen “if you want to download a custom OS, press the vol key. Otherwise, press the vol down key to cancel” And Upon press both, it goes back to Error screen.
But if I press the Bixby button, I get IMEI, SN, and DEVICE ID, and after that, whatever key I press Error message back.
I am stuck; please help.
I have tried already Smart Switch and Kies, it says “Does not support initializing”
You can flash the firmware manually using ODIN. Refer Below.
https://www.androidinfotech.com/samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-sm-g955f-pie/
hello I followed your tutorial to rooter the Samsung Galaxy note 8 unfortunately I did not note the serial number before the operations but from the Odin mode I could see that it is an sm-n950 of Luc region I wanted to know if its not a problem to flash this Rom of Korean region even if I do not live there
Can you mention the exact model number? Only SM-N950F (International variant) is compatible with other regions but within your model number. If you can’t get the Mobile Network after the firmware flash, Contact your mobile operator, they can guide you through setting up APN and other settings.
Hello there, thanks for your hard work.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and it is stuck on Odin mode showing me (Downloading, do not turn off target)
I tried to restart it using Power key + Volume down the key; Still, after the screen turns black and the logo of Samsung appears to reset suddenly. It returns to Odin mode. Again so after searching the web for solutions, someone mentioned download Odin flashing tool, driver software, and also suitable firmware. Still, the problem is I don’t know which firmware to use, and I can’t access my phone to remember.
By the way my phone model number SM-N950FZVDKSA
Does that mean my model is KSA based? So which firmware should I use?
Does the driver software mean a Samsung USB Driver?
Do I have to download a driver software to use the Odin flash tool?
I am sorry I asked you a lot, but I am not good with phones and these sorts of things, the whole thing was stressing me out for a long time now.
Your model belongs to the Gulf or Saudi Arabia. You can flash any firmware based on the region “KSA” within your model number- N950F. Flash latest Build number N950FXXU7DSJ1 to get October patch updates with enhanced features. You are flashing firmware, so there is no need to boot into recovery manually. Enable Auto Reboot in ODIN. Use the latest ODIN. Your phone will boot into Normal OS after a successful flash.
I am not sure I understood precisely everything, so can you please guide me through it step by step?
International model N950F, It has a lot of region firmware like India, Germany. It will be mentioned as codes. For your region, You should select the Model Number- “N950F” and part “KSA.”
I have rooted note 8, and I don’t know anything about it as I bought it for a person. I want to unroot it as it was before rooting. Can Samsung info app give me information required to search its original official stock firmware? What are required information for finding official stock firmware?
Hello Selva,
Thank You for all the information you give and your kind efforts.
Can you please help me with for this phone SM-G530H
I am trying to fix it for another person.
The Build number is KTU84P.G530HXXU2AOE5.
Which is the Correct Firmware For this Android Mobile?
If it is a Samsung Devices, It is Galaxy Grand Prime Model. You should flash “LYS”- Libya firmware.
Hi Selva,
You are doing immense work. Well Done!
I am trying to secure the build number for a Galaxy S7 Edge. I can’t boot into the OS due to the FRP lock. At the ODIN MODE, it shows SM-G935L as the product name. However, on the back cover, the product name, there is SM-G935F. How do I secure the firmware number, please? This is quite urgent. Thank you
Flash Firmware based on the model number- SM-G935F. Select Region based on your current area. It is an international unlocked version. So, You will not face any problem.
Were you able to flash a new firmware on your device? I am having a similar problem with my Samsung galaxy note 8, SM-N950F/DS.
Hi Selva, thank you for the great work you are doing here. I noticed that the fingerprint on my Samsung galaxy note 8 was given me error and it was not responding. I tried to boot my phone to recovery mode so that I can wipe the cache and do factory reset but my phone could not boot to recovery mode, instead it was given custom binary blocked by FRP lock.
I don’t have the build number but the model number is SM-N950F/DS. When I boot to download mode, the product name given was SM-N950N but the pack and smartswitch give N950F. The download mode interface language is sort of Chinese or Korean.
I have tried firmware ECT-N950FXXU7DSJ1 (pie) and ECT-N950FXXU3BRA8 (nougat) with no luck.
My phone is still useless. I will gladly appreciate your help. Less I forget, am presently in Nigeria.
Thank you.
Hi Selva, thank you for the great work you are doing here. I noticed that the fingerprint on my Samsung galaxy note 8 was given me an error, and it was not responding. I tried to boot my phone to recovery mode so that I can wipe the cache and do a factory reset, but my phone could not boot to recovery mode. Instead, it was given custom binary blocked by FRP lock.
I don’t have the build number, but the model number is SM-N950F/DS. When I boot to download mode, the product name given was SM-N950N, but the pack and smartswitch give N950F. The download mode interface language is Chinese or Korean.
I have tried firmware ECT-N950FXXU7DSJ1 (pie) and ECT-N950FXXU3BRA8 (Nougat) with no luck.
My phone is still useless. I will gladly appreciate your help. Less I forget, am presently in Nigeria.
Try with Indian Firmware Region- “INS.” Most of the time, It will work. If you can’t flash the firmware. You have to try with the “N” model number firmware. Both have the same chipset, so there will be no Big issue that can happen.
Thanks for your response. I want to know if I must flash with Nougat 7.1.1. Or I can flash any of 8 or 9 firmware versions.
Flash Pie 9.0 version.
Hey, I’ve Samsung galaxy s10 plus at&t unlocked version (USA) model number: SM-G975U, but now I want to flash SM-G975F on my phone. So is it possible to do that?
If you have an unlocked version, You can flash the firmware manually. But, the US and International variants have different processors. Yes, US variants come with Snapdragon, and the International version comes with Exynos processor. So, You should not flash the different model number firmware. It will affect your mobile function.
Hey, I Have Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Lte (SM-t727v). It is Unlocked Verizon Tab I Want to Flash Samsung Stock Firmware to Remove Verizon Bootload & Verizon Blocks Pre-installed Apps & Also Some Features Like Call & Message Continuity. So Can You Please Suggest Which Firmware Stall I Flash & How. I Tried Flashing SM-t727 & SM-t725 via Odin but It Gives Error (Secure Check Fail: Pit)
First of all, none of the version devices can be flashed via ODIN without unlocking Bootloader. The hard part is Verizon unlocking bootloader is process will take a lot of effort. Don’t try to flash other firmware. It will brick your mobile.
I think the bootloader is unlocked as I’m able to navigate to downloading mode & bootloader mode both. now what is the further process which rom shall I flash to remove version form phone.
Can you mention your current Mobile Build Number? You can find this in the Software Info. As per your model number is locked Bootloader. As I said flashing the different firmware will brick your mobile.