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[Android Software Development] billy996:
If I flash firmware from S916B to S9160, will I get a brick?
[Android Software Development] Sysop_PNW:
It will work, same hardware.
[Android Software Development] billy996:
By common sense, I also think that the same hardware should be able to flash different firmware. But I have failed with the normal Odin flashed, as if it had something to do with partitions. So, I guess there needs to be some sort of lower-level setup, something about partitioning.
[Android Software Development] Sysop_PNW:
I thought it would be possible, although it looks like some people have tried and were not successful.
[Android Software Development] Bonbonkocher:
Hello, I have the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021) SM-x205 X205XXS2CWC3 (Android 13), can I start with this e.g. X205XXU1AVG1 (Android 11)

I'm sorry for my bad English
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
X205XXS2CWC3 (Android 13)
|
X205XXU1AVG1 (Android 11)

You cannot flash backward. ie Bootloader 2 to 1. You may flash up. ie 1 to 2. You can often cross flash, but there are limits. Check the XDA threads dedicated to you device, for more.

realbbb

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[Android Software Development] Bonbonkocher:
Yes, I actually know it.

I just thought that modified Odin would work

Gibt es Android 11 auch mit Binary 2 oder 3? (z. B. X205XXU2AVG1, X205XXU3AVG1)

or create it yourself?
[Android Software Development] 4n0nymou2:
I used Patched Odin 3.14.1 downloaded from this page to flash my SM-S911W (CSC: XAC) to convert to SM-S911U1 (CSC: XAA) but right after flashing my phone won't boot at all or even enter emergency mode. I am sure I put all the files in the correct order in Odin Patched 3.14.1 and the flash result shows green "pass" Would anyone please help

Old: S911WVLS1AWHF

Target: S911U1UES1AWHD
[Android Software Development] chloeleedow:
If you soft brick your phone you can flash firmware long as you are on any fastboot (download mode) screen so anything with that aqua colour which should pop up if broken anyway and say it has failed you don't need emergency mode. I had just a blank download mode screen and got my phone back that once. It was S22 but still should apply then flash normal Canada software then decide if you're willing to scare yourself again lol.
[Android Software Development] chloeleedow:
Patched odin I have is patched 3b 3.14.1
[Android Software Development] 4n0nymou2:
Welp. I am unlucky because my phone is bricked-bricked. It won't even enter fastboot mode or download mode no matter how I press the combo keys with cable plugged or not. And by the way the battery still has power but the screen is pitch black

Gonna have to pay for someone to use to disassemble and use the test points :(

this is most probably not your fault because I mistakenly flashed CSC instead of HOME_CSC

Oh and by the way the phone isn't even recognized by the pc, not even the Qualcomm 9008 appears
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
The modified Odin does not change phone's operation. Sammy moved certain checks to the phone's side instead of the odin side. :(

Often there is a next android release on previous binary. When stable for the majority; there is a binary update; locking it to the new android.

Review the XDA thread specifically for your device.

realbbb

Dilly Island
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
CSC vs HOME_CSC would not have that result. It could be a bad copy of the firmware that got flashed (highly unlikely per the phone self checks) or hardware failure. I tend toward the hardware failure. A flash chip can fail.

At least the release date for the S23's was Feb 17, 2023. You are still within the one year warranty period for any S23's. Let sammy fix it under warranty.

realbbb

Deep Yeller
[Android Software Development] nguyenlucky:
This one is definitely a hardware failure, triggered by a ROM flash. Just claim warranty, saying it's suddenly dead.
[Android Software Development] ragooriski1122:
Hi everyone..i want to convert my g981v to g981u1 same binary u2 everytimw i flashed using patched odin its failed and showed error

Re-Partition operation failed..

I also attached pit files from both firmwares if anyone know the solution plz tell me..thanks
[Android Software Development] Am100:
hi fellow members, s23 ultra user here, can any1 tell if I can flash S918BXXS1AWBM+(S918BOXM1AWBN_INS) {official march firmware India} on my s23 ultra via odin directly, currently I m on October firmware with build number S918BXXS3AWIG and I was more satisfied with battery and camera of march firmware. will doing so brick my device or I can safely flash march firmware. thanks in advance.
[Android Software Development] abhishekanil5991:
Hello members. Base s23 user here( Build number:S9110ZHU2AWI1) Country of manufacture is Taiwan so im unable to get 5g in india. Is there anyway for me to install the indian s23 firmware so that I can get 5g and samsung pay enabled?
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Can't downgrade bootloader binary from 3 to 1.

realbbb

Official Umbrella
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Unsure.

Have you compared the pit files? Never seen successful when srp's differ.

Checked with XDA threads for your specific device? Others may have tried.

Give it a shot: Have the original firmware downloaded and ready in case the one from India fails to flash with patched odin.

realbbb

Silver Envelope
[Android Software Development] abhishekanil5991:
If i change the CSC of my phone using SamFW to the indian one will that help me have all the 5g bands?
[Android Software Development] Am100:
What happens if we tries to flash anyways?
[Android Software Development] Rhalium:
Thanks. Just used the Odin program to flash over some Verizon specific firmware to my relative's N986U [formerly N986U1]
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Could result in a partial flash and require to be flashed again with the original binary to recover.

realbbb

Event Thunder
[Android Software Development] jaji87:
Hello,

Is it possible to use patched Odin on my SM-S908E to flash Europe firmware?
[Android Software Development] jaji87:
Is it possible to use this on my SM-S909E to flash Europe firmware?
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
If possible; PatcheD would do it.

Post the pits from and to, firmwares.

Be sure to check the XDA threads specific to your hardware.

realbbb

Hug Eleven
[Android Software Development] Denissxx:
Is it possible to flash International Firmware (F946B) to Fold 5 (SM-F946W)?

E.g. with this firmware -> https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-F946B/THL/F946BXXS1AWJ2
[Android Software Development] sherry_sainz:
Hi i've got an at&t base galaxy s23 s911u outside the US with current firmware being sm911usqs1awhg and i am not receiving OTA updates. Can I flash any latest t-mobile firmware on my phone? If yes, then do i use the patched odin or the regular odin? And can i get the device bricked while flashing? Also if i flash tmobile firmware I will receive OTA updates, right?

Sorry I am a newb and don't know what to do. So any help would be appreciated.
[Android Software Development] mtc:
Hello ....

I searched the forums, but i don't find a better place ... please be so kind and help me ....

I want to downgrade my (new (refurbished)) samsung galaxy note 9 (SM-N960F Germany) from Android 10 (N960FXXS9FVE1) to Android 8.1 (N960FXXS2ARL3) by flashing it with Odin3_v3.14.4 (run as admin). Both Version (10 and 8.1 are official).

After entering the download-mode and successfully "loading" BL, AP, CP and CSC.

After pressing start i've got a message "SW REV. CHECK FAIL (BOOTLOADER)" ...

I search the message and got an information like this: A downgrade from a Bootloder of Version 10 to Version 8.1 isn't possible!

I thought that there is a problem with an locked Bootloader, so i unlocked the bootloader.

After repeating the process i've got the same message!

Restriction: I have to use 8.1 ...

What can i do?

Is it possible to use TPRW or other tools as a workaround?

Thanks ... Michael
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Not sure. Give it a try and report back?

Be sure to look up the XDA threads that pertain to your specific device.

realbbb

Elevator Carrot
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Going from s911u att to s911u tmb might require patched (patched definitely for u1 to u or u to u1). I recommend that you have the current att firmware available for in case of flash failure and recovery back to stock. Be sure you have matching bootloader binary versions all the way around (can't downgrade). Brick is always possible; even with OTA updates. Get back to download mode and flash to recover. Your guess is as good as mine on OTA update limitations. You can always update via manual home csc firmware (non destructive, home csc not recommended for cross flash). Good luck.

realbbb

Lovely Ion
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
No going from Bit 9 to Bit 2. Bootloader locked or unlocked, does not matter.

Android 10 to Android 8.1 is possible with custom firmware.

Check with the XDA threads that are specifically for your device.

realbbb

Pico Shrub
[Android Software Development] sherry_sainz:
I already succesfully flashed tmobile firmware but i doubt i will get OTA updates.
[Android Software Development] TGAMO:
Good afternoon all - Do i need v3.14.1 or v3.14.1_3b_patch for a U1 Zfold 3 to recover from bootloop
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Original firmware flashes with either. Cross-flash or custom flashes with patched only.

realbbb

Extra Shiver
[Android Software Development] TGAMO:
@realbbb Thank you for the info - much appreciated.
[Android Software Development] tornesse:
Hey guys, I have an S22 from Argentina (OWO firmware), can I use patched Odin to install an OXM firmware on that? What would I lose?
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
We have seen S22 get cross-flashed. Should be possible.

What you lose? Check with the XDA threads specific to your device. Or try it and report back for others to know.

realbbb

Helicopter Icecream
[Android Software Development] sherry_sainz:
Hey so I can't get OTA updates on tmobile firmware as well. I am thinking to cross flash from U to U1 XAA and I wanted to ask which version of the patched Odin would you recommend for galaxy s23 att s911u.

TIA
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
3.14.1 PatcheD

realbbb

Hold Omega
[Android Software Development] djsteel3000:
Hello guys !

I have a Samsung Tab S9 Ultra that was imported from Australia to Cyprus where im located .

Its still on August Patch android 13 (new patch was released in November with android 14) but there is no update yet from my version of the device.

Can i used the patched odin to flach a european firmware thats already on androind 14 ?

If yes, which version of odin shall i use and is there anything i should be aware of?

I used to use odin many years ago on a my samsung note 8 , maybe things have changed since then ?

Another question please, will flashing the official Europeans firmware on my deice void the warranty ?

Any help or advice will be highly appreciated !!!

Merry Christmas to you all !
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Please review the XDA threads specific to your device. There you will find helpful experiences from others that have your device and they have likely attempted and will provide further insight.

Cross flashing often requires the PatcheD version. Version 3.14.1 PatcheD is the one you are looking for. While the PatcheD overcomes many odin level blocks; there are newer device level blocks that have not currently been overcome. Not aware if this applies to the tab s9 ultra.

Warranty is at Sams discretion. Who knows?! Keep a matching binary version for flashing back to stock in the event of issues that the mfg will need to be involved.

realbbb

Hug Over
[Android Software Development] J0hnK1ll3r:
Didn't work on SM-M135M

Device with unlocked bootloader

Without root

Stock ROM

Binary 4

--

The device was initially U1 (SM-M135M_M135MUBS1BWA1_ZTO), after an update via OTA in November/2023 the device became U4 (SM-M135M_M135MUBS4CWK1_ZTO)

The fault presented on the device is precisely in relation to the different binary, so this "patched" odin did not work on this specific device.
[Android Software Development] karandevil:
@realbbb Sir, I have a concern.

My phone is from Dubai and I live in India. I have already changed the CSC from MWD to INS using SamFW to enable Samsung Pay and Call Recording. But now I am not receiving the OTA updates, specially the OneUI 6.1 update on my Z Flip 5.

So since the CSC is already changed to INS, and I have downloaded official INS firmware from SamMobile to flash, do I still need PatcheD Odin or it can be acheived using regular Odin as well?
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
PatcheD should do it. The regular odin may work. Give it a try and report back.

realBBB

Float Zero
[Android Software Development] karandevil:
Ok successfully flashed latest stock official firmware from SamMobile.com for Galaxy Z Flip 5 using normal Odin in one go!
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Normally once changed to something else, 'something' else can continue to be flashed. It is when the cross flashing is being performed that PatcheD is needed. Thanks for the confirmation!

realbbb

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[Android Software Development] realbbb:
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[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Looking forward to reporting PatcheD success on the S24 series phones! Stay tuned.

S24 SM-S921

S24+ SM-S926

S24 Ultra SM-S928

realbbb

Ago Ida
[Android Software Development] notefehype4:
Hello everyone,

I was wondering if the Korean Samsung Galaxy A20e (SM-A202K) firmware can be installed on a International Samsung Galaxy A20e (SM-A202F)?

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My phone CSC code is BTU and the Korean FW is KTC, both my phone and the fw have the same binary version (U3)

Firmwares i found :

Korean : https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-A202K/KTC/A202KKKU3ATA1

BTU FW : https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-A202F/BTU/A202FXXU3ASL4
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Post the PIT files from each. Thanks!

realbbb

Million Eyes
[Android Software Development] notefehype4:
Ok, i put them in the zip file
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
A20E_KOR_KTT.pit
A202KKKU2ASF1 SM-A202K_KOR_KTC_KOR0
| ||| ||| ||||
A202FXXU1ASD5 SM-A202F_EUR_ XX_GBL0
A20E_EUR_OPEN.pit

You noted firmware with binary 3's. Yet the provided pits are binary 1 and binary 2. Can go same or up, not down. Be careful.

Looks like the same hardware between the two. Seems the only hardware difference is the dual sim. It may be hardware incompatible with the desired firmware. Check the specific XDA threads on the devices.

I see no SRP codes in the pits. Perhaps because SRP codes were not included in that 2019 phone. Definitely interested in knowing if you can cross flash it with the GBL0 to KOR0 differences. Use patched.

Do attempt to flash and let us know if you are successful. If not, be sure to have the original firmware with the matching binary version to flash back to stock.

RealBBB

Two Loop
[Android Software Development] notefehype4:
I will extract manually the pit files from the Korean and international firmwares manually later today
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Reports of successful cross flash from SM-S928U TMB to SM-S928U1 XAA !

realbbb

Flask Tick
[Android Software Development] kanemari:
following - am really interested in seeing if a cross-flash between S928B and S928N works. would be happy with just being able to cross-flash the KOO CSC from the S928N onto the S928B.

if I were to attempt this myself, what would I need to check beforehand to minimise the chance of bricking a new phone?
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Post the pits from each firmware.

check hardware differences and other people's success or failure. Read up on the XDA device specific threads.

Have the matching binary versions of the original firmware, in case of flash failure.

realbbb

Tree Anchor
[Android Software Development] notefehype4:
Hi

Here is the PIT files that i manually extracted from theses firmwares :

===========================

Global : A202FXXU3ASL4

Korean : A202KKKU3ATA1

===========================

So theses one are from theses U3 firmwares (not u2 and u1 that i put previously) and also i will test soon if the cross-flash works when i get the new display for my A20e
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
A202KKKU3ATA1
SM-A202K_KOR_KTC_KOR0
SM-A202F_EUR_ XX_GBL0
A202FXXU3ASL3

Let us know your success or not.

realbbb

Rac-e-caR
[Android Software Development] kanemari:
here are the pit files. the firmwares appear identical as far as version information apart from build date. online doesnt appear to show any differences in hardware but from experience, Korean devices always seem to have something different for the local market...

SAMFW.COM_SM-S928B_XSA_S928BXXU1AWM9_fac

SAMFW.COM_SM-S928N_KOO_S928NKSU1AWM9_fac
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
S928NKSU1AWM9 SM-S928N_KOR_KX_QKEY1 SRPWG28A001
| |
S928BXXU1AWM9 SM-S928B_EUR_XX_QKEY2 SRPWG28B001

Marked typical differences that, I have observed to, block a cross flash.

Could give it a try. Be sure to have the original model firmware to recover a cross flash failure.

realbbb

Zebra Cooks
[Android Software Development] quikiemcbee:
i'm trying to cross flash from xaa to tmb on a s24+ sm-s926u1. i downloaded the appropriate files from samfw but the csc never changes to tmb. i am using odin 3.14.1 3b patched. is there a certain way to change to carrier firmware?
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
SM-S926U1 to SM-S926U

The S926U TMB firmware should have an internal file starting with USERDATA_TMB. Be sure to flash everything but home_csc. Use CSC file instead of HOME_CSC.

I miss the old three csc code list. First/Second/Third. First is the sim carrier. Second is the firmware. Third is the original device CSC (hardware).

The newer two pair csc code is not fleshed out for me yet. First/Second, Third/Forth. Oh, and the CSC embedded above those. I hear the first/second is the physical sim slot and third/forth is the esim slot.

As long as you have the tmobile bloat, I would use that as the indication that you flashed the appropriate firmware.

What CSC codes are you getting? What are you expecting to see that you are not?

REALbbb

Atom Sleeve
[Android Software Development] notefehype4:
Nope, it doesn't work i keep getting the error

SECURE CHECK FAIL : (PIT)

i used the patched Odin that you provided
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
I would assume that the KOR0 not equal to GBL0, being the cause. Thanks for reporting back.

realbbb

Paper Horse
[Android Software Development] DJRobBlaze:
Hello @realbbb, I've been out of the "flashing custom ROMs" game for a while...

I've got a (Originally) SM-S908U1, it converted to SM-S908U with the T-Mobile SIM card, do I need to pull the SIM to flash for one thing lol, (or does the SIM actually NEED to be in there), and do I use the PatcheD or does it matter?

Ps. I've also used a Verizon Sim and had it load Verizons software to the phone as well...

so I'm not quite understanding the "A,B and E's" of flashing...

It seems to me that the phone know what software to load depending on the SIM card it gets, which makes me think I need to pull the SIM

Thanks in advance

Sincerely

DjRobBlaze
[Android Software Development] itzParsaYC:
can we flash a older version of bootloader U3 on a U6? with this?
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
No. I understand the binary is fused to increment only.

realbbb

Enjoy Dealing
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
U builds have userdata partitions with carrier defaults. I believe modern userdata partitions have a layout with a 'default' slot. The 'carriers' perfer to have their data in the 'default' slot. The SIM provides the phone data to select a matching slot. The SIM in or out, I do not believe it matters. The PatcheD is for out of band flashing. While it can flash originals too, less checks are performed.

realbbb

Great Ask
[Android Software Development] souyeh:
hello i have s23+ s916w can i flash s916n or b or u on it with patched odin ?
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
If the hardware is compatible; PatcheD would do it. Check the XDA device specific threads to see if others have reported cross flashing success. You may attempt a cross flash and report back here. Be sure to have the original hardware firmware, with matching binary, to recover from a possible cross flash failure.

realbbb

Plastic Knights
[Android Software Development] Zacharee1:
Trying to flash the SM-S921U CHA (S24 Spectrum) to U1 XAA, but I'm immediately hitting a "FAIL! (Auth)" error when trying to flash any of the files.

As far as I can tell, the bootloader revisions match.
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Can you flash original successfully? If so, be sure to used PatcheD with U1 XAA firmware flash. Also, be sure to use CSC and not Home CSC.

realbbb

Metal Lick
[Android Software Development] Zacharee1:
It was just me being dumb. Somehow I downloaded the S24 Ultra firmware instead of the base S24. It's flashing fine now.
[Android Software Development] Lillykell1241:
Anyone tried flashing S23 from S911U to S911U1?? Please help me. Was it successful? If yes, how did you do it please
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
S23 S911U to S911U1 is successful. Get matching phone binary version of U1 and flash with PatcheD. Used csc not home csc. You may also look up the XDA threads specific to the S23 for procedures.

realbbb

Summing Outs
[Android Software Development] Lillykell1241:
Please how do I know the matching phone binary version?? And do you have a link to any threads on the procedure? Please help me
[Android Software Development] Lillykell1241:
And will type c to type cable work?
[Android Software Development] Lillykell1241:
Successfully flashed S911U1 on S911U and working perfectly. Thank you
[Android Software Development] Kevs69:
please, can you update it to support newer versions? I need to downgrade my phone from binary 8 to 7 , android 11 to 9.
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Last official version is 3.14.1. All 3.14.4 have been fake and offer nothing over 3.14.1.

You cannot downgrade binary versions. It is a fused flash forward only.

realbbb

Slinky Sky
[Android Software Development] 954wrecker:
Do we need to sign out of Samsung and Google accounts before we flash the 4 files like the modded odin mentions?
[Android Software Development] jeffgeno:
I can confirm this tool works with a Galaxy S24 SM-S921U. I have a Verizon version that was unlocked after the standard 60 day wait. Bifrost 1.17.8 let me download the firmware for SM-S921U1 XAA. After putting the phone in Download mode and selecting all the files, including the HOME_CSC versus the standard CSC, the flash and reboot process took just a few minutes. It rebooted a third time to reconfigure the phone for MInt Mobile use.

I did not have to remove any Samsung or Google account, not did I hard reset. Everything worked perfectly afterwards without any backup/restore. The phone no longer complains about the non-Verizon SIM every time I reboot and all the Verizon junkware is gone.
[Android Software Development] 954wrecker:
I did the same process with my spectrum S24. I did not sign out of my Google account. I did not use the Home CSC. It booted up like a brand new factory unlocked S24 exactly as I wanted.
[Android Software Development] nguyenlucky:
Have anyone tried the latest Odin version with Galaxy A55? It's Samsung's very first phone with seamless updates (AB partitions) and Odin 3.14 came out a long time ago ...
[Android Software Development] realbbb:
Latest confirmed version is 3.14.1. Never seen an original 3.14.4 (all fakes). Nothing newer has been found in-the-wild.

Have not heard whether any version of Odin is compatible or not with seamless updates. Nothing special may be needed if the device auto selects the correct flash partition. Might want to have a look at the XDA threads specifically about that device. Maybe someone has tried and reported it there. Do let us know what you find out.

RealBBB

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