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[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] MertFatih:
Hello, last night I have unlocked the bootloader flashed twrp -0 official build and magisk it was all good and was working then i wanted to install the last eu beta and flashed but flashing it always corrupting the file system, to solve it I have flashed stock rom via fastboot

Problem here I do not wipe /system directory but whenever I try to flash a custom rom the file system directory is corrupting and consequently the device is stucking on twrp. Is there an idea?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] g_seva:
1. It must to be in QUESTIONS & ANSWERS and not in GUIDES, NEWS, & DISCUSSION.

2. What exactly corrupted? There is system partition which is not file system :) And there is a data partition which you can call a file system :)

3. If the problem was in system partition you would be stuck in fastboot.

4. What steps did you make after flashing stock rom via fastboot?

For flashing eu beta ROM after flashing stock rom via fastboot, the steps are:

1. FORMAT (not wipe) data.

2.Wipe cache/dalvik cache (don't wipe system or flash a ROM without reboot).

3.Flash eu ROM.

You can try another TWRP for example: https://xdaforums.com/Mi-9/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-xiaomi-mi-9-t3905825 , official TWRP is based on it or from Chines team: http://files.mi-room.ru/files/twrp/cepheus/3.3.1-1030/recovery.img . Both very good.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] MertFatih:
Update: after format, it stucks on twrp(directories are not encrypted), and rom is not flashing at all I mean it is not writing to /sdcard (loading screen says it successfully flashed but not in the reality :) )and there are only 'obb' and 'TWRP' directories in the /sdcard also the twrp version is not even change by fastboot or flashing img after a reboot it recovers itself to build -0

I will try it with the Chinese teams's twrp build for this time

Solved with another twrp version
[LG V20 Themes, Apps, and Mods] baldybill:
So, starting to switch my V20 (996US on Alpha-Omega Oreo ROM) to dark mode.

Many apps now have a switch.

I've installed the Dark Mode app to get some more apps into dark mode.

Installed the LG G8 Black Theme in the system settings to get the system settings, default dialer, etc. into dark mode.

What other dark mode tweaks am I missing?

For example, how do we get dark mode gmail in Oreo?

How do we get the notifications darker?
[LG V20 Themes, Apps, and Mods] aygross1929:
You should use a theme that has built in dark notifications. Most mark bencze themes that are dark mode have that option.
[LG V20 Themes, Apps, and Mods] baldybill:
Does anyone know of any dark themes with dark notifications that are free?
[LG V20 Themes, Apps, and Mods] C D:
I haven't heard of any free ones that do. Out of the paid ones, here are some specific ones mentioned by someone on the Subreddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/arfj5n/anybody_know_any_other_lg_dark_oreo_themes_that/

Also, one member recently discussed trying to get dark notifications with Substratum themes in the past but having trouble:

https://xdaforums.com/v20/how-to/lg-v20-reveiw-modding-guide-mid-2019-t3930639/page9
[LG V20 Themes, Apps, and Mods] baldybill:
It's a shame there's no easy free way to darken the notifications.

Any other tips for darkening the phones? (Like Gmail and a few other apps)?
[LG V20 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ezzony:
I use muify, a worthwhile paid app, that you can color however you like, it's a sister app of Bottom Quick Settings that does the same.

Youz might be interested to know dark mode uses more power on an LCD because dark mode had to block out the white backlight behind the lcd. The opposite is the case on an OLED because it doesn't have a backlight : )
[LG V20 Themes, Apps, and Mods] baldybill:
Thanks for these suggestions and for the tips about the backlight.
[LG V20 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Lebatman:
The only free theme with dark notifications that I could find for the LG V20 - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lge.wsdeveloper.black.mios

Mios Black

It's quite nice overall!
[LG V20 Themes, Apps, and Mods] pistacios:
Is there any other place I could get this other than play store? I've tried to find it, but don't trust the sources.
[LG V20 Themes, Apps, and Mods] C D:
Got the same unavailable message. Strange to see a free LG theme being blocked in the U.S. I don't think there are any other sources than the external sites you see when searching. FWIW, I've used several apps from the APKPure site in the past without problems. I keep one of my spare V20s in a "minimized" configuration with no Google accounts attached and all apps either sideloaded or installed through Titanium Backup.

And in case anyone missed it, someone in that review/modding guide thread mentioned the free Substratum theme Sai's Oreo Theme that also has dark notifications (and it's not geoblocked in the U.S.).
[LG V20 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Lebatman:
Umm.. dunno, have you checked Yalp store/Aurora store, if they allow you to access it?
[Xiaomi Mi CC9 / Mi 9 Lite Questions & Answers] ffpp.2003:
Hi, I was looking to buy a USB type C dock for trying on my phone. Does the mi 9 lite, supports HDMI, Ethernet, audio via USB and USB 2.0 (OTG)?

And does MIUI 11 has like a Dock mode (like Samsung Dex)?
[Xiaomi Mi CC9 / Mi 9 Lite Questions & Answers] sonneper:
it only support usb 2.0 otg
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] Rockmadeofrock:
I am looking to flash Xiaomi.eu 9.12.12 (based on android 10) from global stable 10.3.2.0 (based on android 9) but before I do I want to make sure I can go back if I need to. On the Xiaomi.eu page the MiMix 3 is not listed as having ARB enabled but other sites like the Mi forums and Reddit say that ARB is required to be enabled on Android 9+ by Google and that it is enabled on the Mix series. Does anyone have any definitive information either way?

TL;DR Looks like the Mi Mix 3 with an unlocked bootloader does not have anti-rollback protection that will brick the device when downgrading. If you want to double check you can utilize this ARB-Checker which grabs the ARB version out of ROM zip files. If the version it spits out for both the current ROM and new ROM are the same then you can switch between them without issue.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] YeepYeep:
The Mix 3 has no ARB.

You can flash what ever you want when you have unlocked the bootloader.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] Rockmadeofrock:
That is the best news I've heard all week thank you!
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] YeepYeep:
You are welcome.

I flashed a couple of ROMs found here and of course Xiaomi.Eu.

Flashed them down and upwards without any problems.

At the end i still stay at the newest Xiaomi.Eu Beta Rom.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] invisiblewave:
Is it the device, or is it that the roms don't have ARB? My understanding was that the MM3 had it.

---------- Post added at 08:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:53 AM ----------

Either way, it's not a big problem so long as you don't re-lock the bootloader.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] Rockmadeofrock:
Just to be safe I used an ARB_Checker tool on my current ROM (global stable 10.3.2.0) and on the one I want to switch to (xiaomi.eu weekly beta 9.12.12) and the ARB both came back as 2, meaning I can downgrade back to my current ROM if needed. As long as the ARB number is the same you can switch between them with an unlocked bootloader.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] invisiblewave:
GTK!
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] thenotonly:
TNO Kernel for LG G7 ThinQ​

*Info*

Kernel Version 4.9.207

Compiled with AOSP Clang 9.0.3 with Linaro GCC 7.5

Anykernel and Img provided.

Flash via fastboot or TWRP.

G-Drive Folder

*Features*

25/12/19

Up to date with mainline kernel 4.9

V4.9.207

exFAT support added

Coming soon

LZ4HC

Wireguard support

CONFIG_HZ_300

Using ARM GCC9.2 with Clang 9.0.3

LZ4 Ramdisk

*v4.9.210

**Remove debugging (Confirmed)

**Remove support for modules(Dropped)

**Remove trace_printk() instances(Confirmed)

CAF:

fw-api------------------------LA.UM.7.3.r1-08200-sdm845.0

qcacld-3.0--------------------LA.UM.7.3.r1-08200-sdm845.0

qca-wifi-host-cmn----------LA.UM.7.3.r1-08200-sdm845.0

techpack---------------------LA.UM.7.3.r1-08700-sdm845.0

Kernel is ready and is being tested for stability

I need someone as a beta tester, leave a comment if you are interested.

Make requests for features that you want.

*Sources*

Kernel Source

fw-api

qcacld-3.0

qca-wifi-host-cmn

techpack

*Contributors*

arter97

nathanchance

*Disclaimer*

Your warranty is now void.

I do not take responsibility for any damage caused to your device with the use/misuse of this kernel.
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ZNCHNK:
Im download your work, and tested on latest EM20e, and get bootloop on bootanimation, give me Image.gz-dtb
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] thenotonly:
Here you are, please let me know if it works: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QG2sjuBDZgjXACKe-2lyc4ezcbjWbDun
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ZNCHNK:
strange but bootlap(my device is G710PM installed v20e from EM version) in the evening I’ll roll back to EM20D and write result.
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] thenotonly:
Don't rollback. You need to replace the ramdisk in the kernel with yours and it should work.

Send me your current boot image if you don't know how to do it. PM

Can you also give me the device name that's present in your build.prop?

getprop ro.product.name
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] FluffyDiscord:
Hi, I'm on stock pie rom with magisk, firmware version is V20c, buildprop name is "judyln_lao_com". Is it safe to flash? Anything you are aware of that is not working properly?
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] thenotonly:
Should work fine
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] HimikoMw:
does not have support for micro sd in exFat format
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] diemoon98:
good
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] thenotonly:
support added
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ZNCHNK:
does not work,need a log?
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] HimikoMw:
Thank you very much, now it works.
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ZNCHNK:
exfat work on your device wich this kernel?
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] HimikoMw:
version V4.9.207
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] EmanuelCN:
can i install via fastboot ? also it works on 20b ?
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] thenotonly:
Yes
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] CyborgSG:
Work good:svetius:
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] EmanuelCN:
i got bootloop also myb i had 20c
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] FluffyDiscord:
Feature requests:

0% auto brightness

Option (terminal is fine) to lower overall auto screen brightness by X percent (feels like it's unnecessarily bright under normal light)

Force QuadDac high impedance

(No idea how it works and if possible from your side, but it's LG G7 kernel specific, or so I have heard ->) Somehow make JamesDSP magisk add-on work

Make it so that CPU/GPU/IO settings sticks (in kernel auditor for example) (maybe implemented ?, fells like it's resetting)

CPU governors: Alucard, OnDemandPlus

GPU governors: Adreno Idler

I/O scheduler: Zen
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] EmanuelCN:
does it work with lineage os? Edit: i tested and it bootloops, can you make a compatible version non-twrp the image
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] LameMonster82:
I'm very interested in how you updated the kernel to linux-stable. I tried doing that multiple times but it was just too hard for me.
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] AlucardEX:
It works on EMW v20i rooted?
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] thenotonly:
Cherry picking each tag one by one, resolving the conflicts one by one and skipping commits i can't fix.

I'm working on a caf based kernel that will be merged with Linux-stable.

I'm getting some issues after fixing tag 06600. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] EmanuelCN:
well apparently if i install it through twrp it works on lineage os but my magisk is gone and if i install the image of magisk the kernel dissapears so i cant keep it how can i have like both ? from what i know shouldnt it have magisk with it ?
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] EmanuelCN:
(edit: i managed to do that by using franko kernel manager because if u let the twrp image lineage will bootloop so i flashed the kernel with fk kernel manager and magisk after without reboot between instalations then after i installed both i rebooted thte phone and i managed to have both doing that so for those who wants it on lineage it works good )
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] LameMonster82:
That's a hell of a lot commits to cherry pick. I may not be able to help since I don't really understand the kernel that well but still a great job you just did.
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] EmanuelCN:
Well i have some sugestions for the kernel :

speculative page fault allows for faster app opening speeds https://github.com/TwistedKernel/Tw...18ecced#diff-d310afb8b4bbb23aefeb8e9ce8ee7686 there is the code prolly it works since is for same soc im not that into coding so i dont know much im just trying to help

Energy model from pixel 3

Try to debloat the kernel like remove unnecessary codes to make the kernel lighter and that result in a faster boot

F2FS

RapidGC for better F2FS performance

Dynamic F-sync

CRC disabled for better storage performance

Zen and FIops i/o scheduler

Update schedutil from sd855 kernels

add pwrutilx , blu_schedutil governors

KCAL

Remove some of speculative execution mitigations such as SSBD like have u ever heard for attacks such as meltdown spectre on android lol and those have an impact in performance

i hope u can add some of the features, good luck and thanks for your work
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] yutouyes:
Hello, will twrp still exist after this kernel flashed?
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] thenotonly:
If you used any kernel zip. Twp should still be present
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] thenotonly:
I will try to work on some of your suggestions.

Can you further explain this: 0% auto brightness

Force QuadDac high impedance: You can trigger it by plugging charger before connecting headphones. I don't think forcing it to high impedance will be liked by everyone. I personally don't like it as it gives too much bass response in my car.

JamesDSP magisk add-on: will try to see how to make it work

CPU governors: Alucard, OnDemandPlus

GPU governors: Adreno Idler

I/O scheduler: Zen

Any idea where I can find a source with these?
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] FluffyDiscord:
Auto brightness: the lowest value, which system automatically goes to, is around 10%. Which in dark/night, is unnecessarily high. It feels like it is locked to this value, as to when I leave auto brightness on and slide the slider to the "0%", it goes back up after slight light change and won't go back to 0% when I enter again the dark room. If there is such a default value, option to change it would be awesome, without 3rd party apps (except terminal to set it up).

About the governors: I have no idea what to look for, I am sorry. I found something, git commits, but I doub it's the thing you need.

CPU: https://git.sphere.ly/tucstwo/cam-test/commit/1df4f4d951827268ea54bfaeb1c3731762b803c2?expanded=1

GPU: https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_kernel_xiaomi_cancro/+/107823

Thank you for your time :good:
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] thenotonly:
For the brightness part. I believe this has more to do with your usage. If i'm not mistaken LG has an AI thing for preferences, mine won't go lower than 20%, it likes to stick around 25%. Which I can say over time I used to increase the brightness slightly everytime I'm in complete darkness and maybe it learned it that way.

And as far as I know there is no default level set in the kernel, there is a min_level of 0 which means backlight off and max_level of 255 which sets it to boosted backlight. So I believe this is more related to the OS than the kernel.
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] LameMonster82:
Auto brightness is controlled by the system UI. Not the kernel
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] EmanuelCN:
im interesed in beta testing hit me up
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] washwash:
is this a modified stock kernel for stock firmware?
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] EmanuelCN:
its modified stock kernel and its for stock rom and lineage os 16.0
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] diemoon98:
Can I support Android q?
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] EmanuelCN:
no it doesnt work for android Q even if its gsi, los 17.1 or android10 beta
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] washwash:
as a suggestion would be nice to have "battery idle mode" , i'm talking about using this app that use this mode to redirect the charge power to the phone, and cifs to mount lan folders
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] EmanuelCN:
its rom related not kernel related
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] marchinho:
Ciao, is possible to install on G710EM20i_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0203?

Thanks
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] EmanuelCN:
not sure but should work
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] washwash:
what? :eek:
[LG G7 ThinQ  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] EmanuelCN:
Its rom related this has to be built in a rom not kernel you cant add this in a kernel im pretty sure
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development] animelover:
I'm using a Sedna Radio ported by valvarin for a couple of weeks now and I think that you could use it, too! :)

Hope you enjoy this: 1.58.21.23 Sedna Radio

Little note from valvarin:

The Frankenkaiser tool can't be used on this Radio because the Cego patch isn't working for it, try it at your own risk!
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development] Valvarin:
...

thx for sharing hadn't had the time to post it...

this radio has much more battery life and net strenght with

T-Mobile Germany
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development] NetrunnerAT:
Ahm ... was soll an dem besser sein, als am Polaris oder Niki Version? Ich hab original kein Unterschied gemessen!

Aus meiner sicht sind die mit selber Protokoll Numer gleich!
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development] NetrunnerAT:
UPS ... Animelover ... you use the wrong RUU_Update.exe it make a Hardreset!
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development] disflipissofresh:
THAnks very much for this :):)
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development] marciton:
I've read nowher that this update will do an hard reset of my niki ...

but it made :-<<<

just in case ....
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development] joaosousa:
You should always backup everything before flashing anything.
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development] marciton:
I do a backup every day ... I use my niki for work , so I really take care of it

but because it's not usual with a radio ROM ... it's better to warn ;->
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development] animelover:
For me it haven't do a hardreset ever after flashing this Radio and I have done it more then three times! :confused:

But important is, that this Radio would work as promised and for me it's doing this! :cool:
[Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Questions & Answers] el_gordito:
hi guys, i play pokemon go and i cant use the ar+ photo mode, i need to install AR Core or Google Play Services for AR like is know right now, but the app says it cant be installed on this phone.

Any ideias when this might be possible?

I installed the Google Play Services for AR apk and the game says that need a more recent version. have to wait until the apk mirror app is updated.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] a.d.a.m.:
For some context, I'm attempting to enable Wi-Fi calling on the UK MVNO iD Mobile. This phone was previously locked to Vodafone and is using a VOD CSC. I was able to at least confirm Wi-Fi calling works with a Vodafone SIM.

AP : G930FXXS7ESK7

CP : G930FXXS7ESK7

CSC : G930FVFG7ESK7

Phone info shows the CSC is VOD, the available codes all look like Vodfone CSCs for European regions.

G930FXXS7ESK7 seems to be a fairly common firmware across Europe, looking at sammobile

https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s7/firmware/#SM-G930F, but I don't immediately see a BTU (United Kingdom unbranded) or XEU (United Kingdom Ireland) CSC for it.

So what should I do, find a BTU CSC from a different 'recent' release and use that. Would that create a Hybrid mix of AP /CSC that doesn't exist. I was hoping to flash a HOME variant so as not to wipe data.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
Use SamFirm tool to download the last version of BTU, then flash all via Odin for a clean install or just CSC for the region. Easy to use and very fast download.

1. Unzip

2. Rum application

3. Tick Auto

4. Model is typed exactly like this >> SM-G930F

5. Region BTU

6. Hit check update

7. Hit download when check finished

8. decrypt is auto matic, when finised you have your firmware zip file.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Youdoofus:
it is essential to RUM the application. If you vodka or tequila it, itll just go berserk and run amok ;)

all kidding aside, if all you need to change is the CSC, you can do that in Odin whilst leaving everything else exactly as it is. No need to reflash everything if all you need to change is the CSC. Also, use "CSC_HOME" vs "CSC" from within the zipped file. CSC will factory reset whereas CSC_HOME will not
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] a.d.a.m.:
Thanks for the information guys very helpful. The tool selected HOME_CSC_OXA_G930FOXA6ESGD_CL15877854_QB25123770_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 which I've tried to flash with odin v3.14

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> skip file list for home binary

<ID:0/005> Home Binary Download

<ID:0/005> Total Binary size: 49 M

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/005> cache.img

<ID:0/005> FAIL!

<ID:0/005>

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

In download mode: SYSTEM REV. CHECK FAIL DEVICE:6 BINARY:5

Phone still starts. Any suggestions please.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
Ok so the error means you have bootloader 6 (or version 6 firmware) on your phone and you are trying to flash version 5, which is a lower version firmware. You cannot downgrade bootloaders only go up.

I've often encountered problems trying to change the region by flashing CSC from branded (in your case vodafone) to unbranded, it just doesn't like it.

Options.

1. Check you have the correct and latest (last) BTU unbranded and try it again, Or... flash the entire firmware and you phone will be as new but unbranded.

2. Download UK vodafone latest which is "VFG" (instead of "BTU" in SamFirmtool) and flash just the CSC-Home of that firmware (currently version 7).

3. Flash the whole latest VFG Vodafone UK firmware.

As i said flashing just the CSC is hit or miss in my experience.

Either way back up EVERYTHING you want to keep before.