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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] pyroblazer:
Hi...

So I'm a first time Sammy owner, and I'm from India

I got the phone from Dubai and noticed that Samsung pay shows 'Supported banks' from Dubai and Middle East only.

Then I noticed that Native call recording option is missing on my phone.

These are the only 2 things I've noticed as yet, but there may be more.

My phone's model number is SM-S918B/DS

The software build number is TP1A.226024.014.S918BXXS3AWF7

Is it possible to convert/flash it to the Indian version so that Samsung pay and call recording feature works properly

It's only been 2 days since I got the phone, It would be better if I could convert it right now, before I fully set it up.

Thanks...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] n.praveen13:
Try flashing the Indian version csc. Use samobile to download latest firmware and flash it with Odin
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MerBudd:
I actually made a whole thread just asking A BUNCH of questions about this. They might also help you so go check it out: (p.s check nguyenlucky's replies, they answered everything and gave a tutorial too) https://xdaforums.com/t/s23-ultra-csc-change-questions.4600753/
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] pyroblazer:
Hey guys.. Thank you.

@MerBudd

Thank you for that thread... It was really helpful

@n.praveen13 ...

Considering that I've not really setup my phone.. and I'm ok with wiping it... what would be better to do a full flash... or just CSC change?

@MerBudd

I'm currently on AFW7 and it's not on the INS CSC list (INS CSC list has AFW9)... would that create problems with OTAs in the future??

I tried Changing CSC to INs... I get

``` Running Exploit...FAIL```

``` Changing CSC to INS... FAIL``` :(
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MerBudd:
When it said "Go to emergency dialer and dial *#0*#" did you do that? A.k.a go into the phone app, click *#0*#, once you get into the test page, click "Ok" on the computer?

If you did EVERYTHING right, then it should work (Running exploit does fail and that's normal, however it should say Changing CSC to INS... OK)

Also, you won't get OTA if the version is mismatched, however you can just wait until the next update (where the versions do match), change back to XSG, update, change back to INS. Don't worry, nothing will happen if you change CSC multiple times. I've changed mine at least 5 times with 3 (4 if you count XSG) different CSC's.

Maybe they patched it? I was actually going to do the procedure today with an (originally) XSG phone on AWF7 just like you are. I'll update you if they patched it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MerBudd:
UPDATE: I just changed my CSC again and it worked flawlessly. On the latest update. So I'm convinced you did something wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] pyroblazer:
Hi... I'll try it again...

but before that... is it better to flash the entire INS rom (This one) using ODIN? or just change the CSC?

as I said ... I don't mind wiping the phone .... though, I guess there's a way to flash it without loosing the data as well...

Sorry if my questions are rudimentary.... I was very active back in the HTC days... but I've been out of touch since the last 7-8 years....
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MerBudd:
Personally I'd say the CSC Change is better for now, if it doesn't work you can just flash the INS firmware. (But it should)

The SamFw method is like really fast, only takes 30 seconds or so. Meanwhile you'd have to spend multiple hours waiting to download the firmware files and waiting for it to flash
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] pyroblazer:
ok ... sounds great... :)

Thanks a ton!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MerBudd:
So did you manage to make it work?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] pyroblazer:
Yes.. just did it... worked like a charm.. but I think I'll flash the full rom tonight.. I don't have enough time to mess around with the CSC and OTAs in the future...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PriT3sH:
Is completely flashing Indian Rom work with both google pay and samsung pay for you ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lexpog:
can I get this working from South Korea model to Indian fireware?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MerBudd:
No, the Korean (N) models are different than the Europe/Asia (B) models and they only have support for Korean CSCs.

I saw one guy flashing one part of the B firmware and one part from the U firmware on his U device (U is North America) to turn it into a B model. MAYBE that'll work? Fashing one part B firmware one part N firmware to get a B model?

I don't know the exact parts needed though so I couldn't tell you.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lexpog:
Jesus sounds hectic
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] leodreus:
what is the difference in flashing the firmware and the csc
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sameer 100:
Hey did flashing rom worked? I mean is samsung pay working for u? and i am planning to buy s23 ultra also from dubai (internation version).So can i also flash ind version ?

Please help
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JazonX:
Buy

Use SamFW tool - Connect Via USB

Change CSC from XSG to INS

Then Reset and Flash the Latest INS Firmware

No Root, No hassle.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] pyroblazer:
Hey Sameer,

Yes it works

You can buy it without any worries.

As @JazonX said... those are the exact steps I followd
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] maazperwez:
Hi, i was getting s23 ultra from qatar to India, most probably it is the UAE version. My question is do I need to activate the phone in qatar via a local sim or its fine if we directly turn it on here in India..? Also, I can change the CSC to INS firmware and get the updates the same way as the indian s23 will get? and Sasmung wallet and call recording will work as it should right..?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] WesTokyo:
I want to buy the UAE version, which shop do you suggest is best?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
I have good experience with Sheeba Electronics , Meena bazar. Dubai.

I think best to insert Indian SIM directly So it will set active CSC to India and you needs not to change CSC manually.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ansaziz777:
Are you guys getting security updates after changing the CSC from XSG to INS?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fasaah:
Hey , I have just got a s23 ultra from UAE. I wanted to know if I change the CSC will I be able to use both Samsung pay and google pay easily ??? And will I get software updates over the months ??? Or should I flash the Indian rom to get the software updates ???

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sameer 100:
hey changed my csc to ins , can you tell me which firware and from where to install now , it confusing

i am on

SEVICE PROVIDER SOFTWARE VERSION -SAOMC_SMS9108B_OXM_INS_13_0015 INS/INS,INS/XSP/STH

BASEBAND VERSION - S918BXXS3AWIF

MODEL NAME - SM-S918B/DS

@JazonX​

@MerBudd​

@pyroblazer​

can i install any version ? awig , asi1 and so on....
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JazonX:
Install Frija or Head to Samfirmware

Get the Firmware for SM-S918B in CSC - INS

It's a 8GB+ File, Get it in one go.

Download to PC and Extract using 7zip.

Then install using ODIN
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sameer 100:
thanks for the quick reply, i have dowloaded s918bxxs3awig , the latest one with csc -ins , build date : 20230925180210, full file , 9.3 gb around , now i just have to install it? and how to install frija or head on samfirmware .. i see odin flash in samfw.. is this enought or have to install frija or head?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] kdsiddhant:
Hi All,

I have the Europe version of S23U, and am new to this. Is EUX the CSC for my phone?

Also if I change the CSC to Indian one (INS), will I get any further OTA updates?

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] karthikb89:
I'm looking to change from XSG to INS too.

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a) changing just CSC to INS b) Flashing the firmware. Like UPI in Samsung Pay and any other complications..

2. Is 'changing the CSC' step necessary if I'm going to flash INS firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] karthikb89:
This method doesn't work anymore
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sumedh13:
Planning to get S23 ultra from Dubai for primary use in India. Which version should i prefer? MEA, UAE or Global/International version. Which one is better for use in India to have 5G on both the sims. I am fine with call recording and Spay not working, but would need Gpay.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Go with S918B UAE (mostly it will have XSG csc) you can change csc and it will be 100% same like Indian version including call record and OTA from India will work and no root requires
[Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers] Sayan2468:
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[Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers] V0latyle:
Yes

You may have to unlock your bootloader to do this

You cannot downgrade to a lower binary version however
[Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers] 3mel:
bootloader unlock isn't required AFAIK but April had awful battery life as mentioned on reddit by many.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers] mvikrant97:
Yes you can downgrade.
[Motorola Edge 20] jeferson1979:
PixelExperience for Motorola Edge 20 [berlin]

What is this?

PixelExperience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, boot animation)

Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and useful features for the proper functioning of the device

Based on Android 13

Whats working?

Wi-Fi

RIL

Mobile data

GPS

Camera

Flashlight

Camcorder

Bluetooth

FM radio

Fingerprint reader

Face unlock

NFC

Lights

Sound/vibration

Known issues

Nothing yet

You tell me

DON'T FLASH GAPPS, THEY'RE ALREADY INCLUDED

Download from PixelExperience website

Donate

Liked my work? Give me a beer

Translation

Help with project translation

Stay tuned

Our Telegram channel

Our blog

​

Android OS version: 13

Security patch level: July 2023

Build author/Device Maintainer: jeferson1979

Device Source code: https://github.com/PixelExperience-Devices

Source code: https://github.com/PixelExperience

ROM Developer: jhenrique09
[Motorola Edge 20] jeferson1979:
- Reserved
[Motorola Edge 20] dannejanne:
Great success.
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
Have been using the room for a day, here's what I found :

• Bugged / unoptimised notification panel. It lags and jitters really hard every time I pull it down.

• Speakers have somewhat become 'less' louder than they are in the original stock rom.

• Tiny bit of sluggishness throughout the UI.

• Everything else seems to work so far (Cameras, calling, other common stuff)

Thanks for the build I was waiting for so long for someone to finally make one for the edge 20!
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
More bugs that I found :

• The wireless hotspot section is really buggy the screen freezes for several seconds if you touch any button

• Screen orientation kinda messes up like for example if I'm watching a youtube video and I switch to landscape mode the bottom navigation bar will just stay at the original place where it stays while being in portrait mode.

The opposite happened quite often too.

• Battery life is kinda meh (10% charge is taken up almost every 45 mins - hour with normal use)
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
Just found out digital wellbeing doesn't work either.
[Motorola Edge 20] jeferson1979:
1- This jitter is one common issue on android 13 for numerous devices;

2- Will try to apply smooth refresh rate patch on source, should work;

3- Hotspot works perfectly here on my device and testers; if don't, please share a log, bugs without logs arent bugs;

4- Same as hotspot, works here;

5- Battery life can be increased optimizing android system intelligence and Pixel launcher under battery optimization;

6- Same as hotspot.

Make sure you setup is accordingly Pixel experience wiki or even lineage instructions, they are similar. You should use copy-partitions to use with safety custom roms. If bugs then share a log with region specified and we will be doing our best to solve
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
I followed the exact steps mentioned in the install guide on the official pixel experience page where the downloads for Berlin are available.

The jitter isn't anything major, it's just slightly more noticeable than stock rom.

I'm not a developer, so I cannot assume anything. I will try my best to provide any further details, if I can.
[Motorola Edge 20] gonorréia:
Essa rom ficou bom demais mano, bom trabalho
[Motorola Edge 20] magiko:
statusbar battery icon has no percentage symbol
[Motorola Edge 20] gonorréia:
just enable it in the settings
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
Here's what I found after using this rom since it's initial build until now with all the updates :

1. The jitter is gone except sometimes the notification panel just bugs out and lags it's completely random.

2. NFC and contactless payment works well enough but it didn't work once and I had to restart the device for it to work again.

3. Network connectivity is kinda buggy where it constantly keeps switching between 5G and LTE+ even though my area has consistent 5G network coverage. (It started happening after the network patch I'm pretty sure and also I'm from India so maybe it's because you patched it according to Brazil?)

4. The keyboard's haptic feedback doesn't change even if I manually change it from the settings, it remains the same as the maximum value.

5. The speakers are really quiet now ever since I got the rom I could barely hear a video playing through the speakers (I know that I cannot blame you for missing work because of not hearing the alarms and I tell you it has happened oof)

Thats it. Most of these were not really noticeable until I went out of my way to find them but please do something about the speakers, boost them or idk they are really quiet :')
[Motorola Edge 20] gonorréia:
Não, eu instalei a ROM via do próprio recovery da pixel
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
No I use the pixel recovery
[Motorola Edge 20] DJArty:
Hello! What about bluetooth codecs support with PE for Moto Edge 20?

E.g. LHDC supported or not?

Tnx!
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
I

I only use a pair of cheap earbuds that support SBC and AAC and both of them are supported. I have an old pair of Sony headphones which do support aptx and it does show up so it probably works as intended, though I never tried it out.
[Motorola Edge 20] DJArty:
Screen from standard firmware added. TWS 1+ Buds Pro 2R support SBC, AAC, LHDC. So only SBC, AAC active but LHDC not and official specification says LDAC support but not LHDC. So if PE turn on LHDC from phone side - its main future for me switch to PE. But need to know exactly LHDC work or not.
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
.... I guess not
[Motorola Edge 20] DJArty:
Hm... But I see inactive LC3.. looks like its supported from TWS too and think its HIRes part to..
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
I don't have anything to try it with so, sorry I wasnt of any help
[Motorola Edge 20] DJArty:
Did you have menu item something like "Turn on Bluertooth LE Audio" ?
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
No.
[Motorola Edge 20] Deepansh Pandey:
I just had a few questions regarding this build

does it come with unlimited google photos storage patch by default ?

does safetynet pass out of the box ?

actually one of my non techsavvy friend has this device and he asked me to flash the ROM for unlimited photos storage
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
1. Yes it does (see the attached img)

2. My banking apps + whatsapp and stuff works so probably.

Everything has been stable so far only the battery health is kinda meh because of the always on display (which you can disable in the settings)
[Motorola Edge 20] Deepansh Pandey:
Thank you for the instant reply but I got a few more questions if you don't mind - does it come with moto camera prebuilt or aperture camera or will I need to install a gcam mod ??
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
It comes with the moto camera built in so there's no need to worry. Although I use GCam it's good to have the stock camera app
[Motorola Edge 20] jeferson1979:
Attention:

the latest update needs to be a clean install over android 13 stock ROM.

Sorry for inconvenient
[Motorola Edge 20] Alex0987$$:
Can I update the previous pixel expirience over the previous one through recovers without throwing off the settings?
[Motorola Edge 20] Alex0987$$:
I don't understand. I use previous plus+ rom, for update it's necessary wipe phone? (((I don't can just update from zip On top of the previous version pixel experience rom?
[Motorola Edge 20] jeferson1979:
Some people ended up with countless issues
[Motorola Edge 20] Shubhuuuuu:
I know it's a stupid question but does it come with ready for too
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
Yes I guess, everything works so...
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
Basically, if the first time you flashed Pixel Experience you were using Motorola's Android 12 software, the kernel does not support the new pixel experience update. The fix is, you have to first go back to the stock motorola firmware, update it to Android 13, then flash the recovery and latest pixel experience rom. You can go back to the motorola stock firmware using their recovery assistant which you can download here : https://en-us.support.motorola.com/app/rsa

I learnt it the hard way, trust me :')
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
Hey I have faced an issue where if I try to change the vibration intensity for the google keyboard, it stays the same. This issue has been noticable since the first version of rom. Can you try fixing it in the next patch? Thanks
[Motorola Edge 20] Shubhuuuuu:
This has been the issue in stock os too,

Basically the 1-99 values give the same vibration but 100 is different.

I think this is a gboard specific bug
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
I guess so
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
@jeferson1979 Here's some tweaks/bugs I'll be suggesting for the next update as I've come across while daily-driving your ROM:

•The animation from AOD to lock screen is kinda janky sometimes even when there's no heavy task running.

•Battery drains EXCEPTIONALLY FAST, and I mean like 1% per 30 seconds fast in apps like Instagram and Disney+, majorly Instagram. It also gets warmer quickly in these apps. This has been a major issue.

•Recently, the google wallpaper app has been unexpectedly crashing here and there, might want to look into that.

•The stock moto camera is, idk, not as good as I expected. Maybe you can do something about it?

[note: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER AND I DO NOT PRETEND TO BE ONE, these are just the issues I have been facing as an average tech normie]

•The volume seems to still be quite lower than stock motorola firmware, please fix that :'>

That's it for now. Ill keep you updated if I find anything else!

Thank you for your work mate 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼
[Motorola Edge 20] pavithrang:
This is a pretty basic question and i would highly appreciate a response from someone who has tried this rom. Can one hide the battery icon and percentage in the status bar during the quick settings drawdown? As in hiding the icon and percentage for good. Thank you.
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
You can pretty much toggle every thing on the status bar to hide or show.
[Motorola Edge 20] pavithrang:
Thanks Jeff. The screen recording was very helpful.

I could make out from your recording, battery icon will be present on the first short pull of quick settings and icon and percentage are shown in full drawdown. So it’s a negative. I‘ve read android 13 prevents the battery icon from being fully hidden.

I use Crdroid v8 (android 12) for pixel 5 and it allows the icon and percentage to be fully hidden in quick settings drawdown as well.

I‘ve installed lineage os 19.1 on my edge 20 and was hoping to hide them using gravity box for android 12 but alas gravity box doesn’t work. Lineage os allows hiding of status bar icons but both battery icon and percentage are shown in quick settings drawdown. I need both completely hidden. The search continues.

Thanks for your clarification.
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
It's fine I'm glad I could clarify stuff for ya
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
@jeferson1979 can we expect Android 14 for motorola edge 20 :D
[Motorola Edge 20] jeferson1979:
Already did :)
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
Oh ma gawd
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
What other lies have i been told by the council
[Motorola Edge 20] jeferson1979:
only alpha releases for tg groups by now
[Motorola Edge 20] JeffThePleb:
Ow Okie any estimate when we can expect the full version?
[Motorola Edge 20] dukemagus:
What's the best method to root this rom? Reaching fastboot through the bootloader or the custom recovery? (both show different options)
[Motorola Edge 20] kanagawaben:
Just wanted to say a quick thank you for this ROM, which I recently started using now that our Edge 20 is no longer receiving security patches from Moto. The only issue I have been having is that the device isn't showing up on my PC when in file transfer mode (but does show up in the photo transfering mode). Looking forward to 14 (I tried Lineage 21 and that works very well, but lacks a couple of features I need, especially needing face unlock due to my fingerprint sensor having given up the ghost some time ago).
[Motorola Edge 20] Malephar:
Hi, anyone with problem to use Google pay?
[Motorola Edge 20] DannyboyV845:
any feedback on Google Pay? Does it work?
[General Questions and Answers] hack3rcon:
Hello,

When you use reading mode, the color of the cell phone screen becomes slightly reddish or brown and I want to know can using reading mode permanently damage the cell phone screen or its GPU?

Thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] Alias3411:
No, it's safe
[General Questions and Answers] hack3rcon:
Hello,

Thank you so much for your reply.
[Redmi 9A Guides, News, & Discussion] mar1732:
Requirements:

-

unlocked bootloader

-

download latest android tools (fastboot.exe, adb.exe etc.)

-> https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip

-

download latest magisk .apk and install on your phone

-> https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases

-

ROM/images/*.img. ROM that you have installed on your phone. For example

-> https://mifirm.net/model/dandelion.ttt#global

Generate boot_rooted.img:

- install latest Magisk on your phone

- copy boot.img from folder with firmware ROM (look above requirements 3) to your phone internal storage or sd card. Example boot.img path: dandelion_global_images_V12.0.22.0.QCDMIXM_20230315.0000.00_10.0_global/images/boot.img

- run Magisk on your phone

- in Magisk App -> Magisk -> Install -> Select and Patch a File (select boot.img from internal storage or sd_card) -> click on LET'S GO button -> wait for 'All Done!'

- copy 'magisk_patched-[number]_[random_chars].img' from your internal storage or sd card to pc rom firmware path where boot.img is located

- rename 'magisk_patched-[number]_[random_chars].img' to 'boot_rooted.img

Prepare files, cmd:

- cmd -> cd <firmware_rom_directory>

- copy android platform tools (fastboot.exe etc.) to <firmware_rom_directory>

- make sure <firmware_rom_directory> contains these files: boot.img, boot_rooted.img, recovery.img, vbmeta.img, vbmeta_system.img, vbmeta_vendor.img

Rooting commands:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot flash vbmeta_system --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta_system.img

fastboot flash vbmeta_vendor --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta_vendor.img

fastboot flash boot boot_rooted.img

fastboot flash vbmeta --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta.img

fastboot reboot

Unrooting commands:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot flash vbmeta_system vbmeta_system.img

fastboot flash vbmeta_vendor vbmeta_vendor.img

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img

fastboot reboot

If rooted, install latest Magisk once again (no problem with running magisk and granting root permissions to applications):

https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
[Redmi 9A Guides, News, & Discussion] OTININJUTSU:
Redmi 9A Dandelion not rooted