yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch HD Accessories] eaglesteve:
The problem with that thread is that so many other different types of cases have been posted and discussed in there, so much so that the topic does not match the case anymore and the silicon is just one of the ten thousand cases discussed there :D

May I request that in this thread, we discuss this case and this case only? If we discuss the other case, it should be for comparision purposes only.

I also use the same silicon case as Fadik, and really love it.

Besides protecting the paint, it also acts as a soft cushion against small knocks. Unlike the invisible shield, which I think would not offer any protection against knocks.

It has very cleverly resolved the issue of power on button and volume control. You can use these control without exposing them to your finger. Therefore, I expect my device to remain new longer, even at those two places.

Fadik, mine does not have a hole to show the led though. This is the only minor flaw of the design. The invisible shield on the other hand, will not have problem showing the led.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dwnhiller:
I bought the Amazon SM-S918B/DS international dual sim Galaxy S23 Ultra. And am curious if I can flash firmware for US/CAN version? I assume the sim manager won't be there anymore, but will it work at all? Reason I want to, I'm hoping my Verizon Sim will work better. I am running both T-Mobile and Verizon Sims and everything works great on my T-Mobile sim, but the Verizon Sim is spotty and unreliable as far as cellular and or data usage.

Thanks for the help!!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] kin201303:
cann't

SM-S918B can flash SM-S918B other country firmware

US

SM-S918U

SM-S918U 1

Canada

SM-S918W

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ubigred:
How is performance with the phone on T-mobile. Are you getting 5g? I have the Note 20 ultra dual sim and I don't get 5g but it's been fine until recently where signal is getting worse. I think T-mobile is shutting down bands.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dwnhiller:
Yeah, I am getting 5G at least that's what the phone is indicating. But I haven't done any testing. The Verizon Sim says 5G too, but I can't even send a text with no attachments sometimes when it says full bars of 5G so?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dwnhiller:
That's what I was afraid of. I wonder if I need to just figure out which country has support for both Verizon and T-Mobile and try changing? Idk what to do at this point I bought this phone cause I assumed it was the most compatible with any carrier being it's international.. but shows I didn't do any research beyond that, so my bad. Just trying to see if I can make it work, as I'm getting no support from Verizon or Samsung..
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dwnhiller:
Maybe I'll try Mexico version. Just don't know if it'll have the dual sim tools like sim manager embedded in that firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Brava27:
The phone frequencies won't change with firmware. I don't think you can improve reception with firmware. I have the same model here in Canada and I can't get 5G but it's overrated anyways.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nguyenlucky:
Only US / Canada version has that botched SIM manager. Anywhere else is OK.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Sounds like someone is on Telus.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
I made this rom for people Using phone on US carriers

One UI 6.1 S918BXUS3CXCF A14 F2FS RW No Encryption With International & US CSC Odin Flashable Firmware

This Is Moddified Firmware For S918B International Model It Contains US CSC files. Flashing This Firmware Requires An Unlocked Bootloader. Full Odin Firmware Is Rev 3 Bootloader. Warnings Please Read Before Proceeding!!! Supported device is...

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Gytole:
I'm in the USA with the 918B/DS and I use TPA csc. Has worked in multiple states+ 5G and worked inside walmart.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dwnhiller:
Thank you, I'll try that. Do you know where to get the stock firmware for this phone in case I need to go back?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
I take it you don’t want to unlock bootloaders
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
Using US firmware CSC.

View attachment 6065232
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
Even get 5G UC coverage

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
On Telus here. No issues with 5g or the service in general. Tried Rodgers for a month and went tight back to Telus.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Rajarshi Khatua:
flash a custom rom
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
I had nothing but intentional provisioning issues with Telus made it tough to stay. Their Executive Office and a senior Network Engineer told me they would never provision the device for VoLTE, VoNR, and VoWiFi because it wasn't a Canadian model and wasn't running the W firmware.

For band 66/n66, the service on Telus for 4G and 5G isn't bad. Was went too far was Telus blocking my device from roaming, including 911 access, citing the device is not compatible with their network or roaming partner (T-Mobile USA) when I bought my device from T-Mobile USA. I don't like Rogers or any of the Canadian providers but everything just works on Rogers with nothing special needing to be done.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dwnhiller:
I would get willing to do that for sure! Is there one for this phone that is US based?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dwnhiller:
That's with the TPA firmware, or custom?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
That is running the rom Using the US firmware. You can also stay on B firmware and just use my CSC changer to change your CSC to TMB and flash the US optics and prism so all your CSC stuff is US. Trying to simply use TPA or other international CSC will hive subpar results. Of course too do all this you must unlock your bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dwnhiller:
Well, sounds like it may be worth it at this point the phone is essentially useless.. I can unlock using any guide for SM-S918? Or is there a method for this specific unit?

Thanks for all your help btw
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
Let me explain there is no difference in firmware. Like build numbers are exactly the same no matter what the csc is the only difference is the csc files themselves. UC will work on any firmware or roms like ketans or beyond just by using my CSC charger
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
You can pm on telegram if you like @jrkruse
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
There are guides its easy
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dwnhiller:
But nothing will change the radios right? I'm wondering if it'll help my situation at all?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
Got tons of people just like you using my csc stuff and or rom all over the US with zero issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dwnhiller:
Think I'm ready to try this., I think I found your development thread.

"One UI 6.0 S918BXUS3BXAD A14 F2FS RW No Encryption With US Super Img And US CSC For Using S918B Model With US Carriers Odin Flashable"

right?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
yes thats it
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ubigred:
Great work. By chance , do you have a rom that will work with SM-N986B l/DS (International)? Suddenly, having network issues. In US btw
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
Those are exynos models and are missing alot of US bands not near as easy to cross flash stuff
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ubigred:
@jrkruse Ah, I see. What about this version? SM-S928B/DS. I know I probably won't get 5g for T-mobile but if I get consistent data and call signal that should be ok.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tham.400:
Does anyone know where to find the Manifest xml file for Bullhead, that can be used to build ROMs? There is a file called Manifest.xml but it is not the correct one, and I believe it has bullhead within the filename, but I cannot find it anywhere. Anyone with a download link I'd be really glad.
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] Rosecottage:
I put my phone away for a while and now have completely forgotten how to use the duel screen like using a keyboard on one and the document on the other and just using the duel screen as one big screen and so on. Need help please. I imagine same as G8

New folding phones so expensive thought I would dust my off and use it again.

Thanks,

Bob
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] mateo1992:
Hello. I have a Samsung Note 8 N950U, US version. I managed to successfully connect the phone to Odin and it flashes all possible software versions for the US market without any problems. I would like to have a phone in the Polish version, the lack of the entire Polish language in any version of the software leads me to ask whether it is possible to upload CSC in the European version from the Samsung N950F? Will other versions of the processor not work and will it not be possible this way? Regards.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] ze7zez:
Try Morelocale 2 from Play Store.
[Nothing Phone 1] John3y8:
Hello everyone, i was wondering if there is any way to make modification to the NothingOS stock ROM v2.5.2 stable.

I want to remove the preinstalled gapps and install microg if possible.

The rom comes in this format:View attachment 6063728
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Postal Psycho:
title
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] asdf2345:
Wish I still had a Docomo variant to test. Not going to pick one up unless I get one for free. Might try seeing how this works and if I could port it to XZ1C though. Need to get a new XZ1C since mine died.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] asdf2345:
After this, will firmwares from other regions just work? Someone in a different region from the ftf may want to flash their region's firmware for VoLTE and such.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] asdf2345:
How does this work? Is FlashTool the only one that is able to flash global firmware on a Japan phone? I can tell no difference between this and the regular H8314 Customized FR. All files match with SHA256, and the only differences are the files generated by FlashTool. So I made my Customized FR into a ftf with FlashTool, and those files matched too aside from me picking H8314 and not excluding the same files in the manifest.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
Not all files match ;) . When you discover which file doesn't match you'll understand how it works.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] asdf2345:
There is like one xml that wasn't in the H8314 firmware and I assume that was FlashTool specific because it just points to the partitions. Other than that I have no idea. SHA256 can't be faked afaik.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] santi_pers:
Does it work on xz2 compact so-05k docmo?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] asdf2345:
Read the post
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] asdf2345:
@project_2501 I have no idea how this works, could you make a global firmware for XZ1C? I would like to grab a Docomo XZ1C to fool with, but I would want to run global firmware on it.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
From what I've read it's not recommended for the yoshino platform. NFC kernel conflicts apparently cause battery drain; compared to tama devices where it really isn't noticeable.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] asdf2345:
Ok, but I would prefer to have global stock to have better compatibility and easier VoLTE on custom ROMs. Once I have a ROM I don't think there would be any issues.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
@Shujath ,

Change the extension of the .ftf to .zip and delete the .ftf.torrent file within your firmwares directory, unzip it to .flashtool/firmware/Downloads/, and move the 52.1.fsc within that directory (SO-05K_52.1.A.0.618_Customized FR) to /devices/H83XX, open and close Xperifirm, a prompt should appear that a script was found, repack and flash it (should work, I think the conflict is the .ftf.torrent file at this point). Worst case scenario: manually do what I did with the latest build (.49 or .137).
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Shujath:
Just to keep a track of things I have tried so far :

Flash the provided FTF directly with the latest flashtool (Failed)

Delete the .torrenet and try flashing again. (Failed)

Verified that 52.1.fsc provided in the firmware bundle and /devices/H83XX are identical.

Install the provided flashtool version and try to flash the provided ftf (Failed)

Extract the bundle and place it under /firmwares/Downloaded, Open and close the Xperifirm, which automatically repacked the ftf and that FTF also failed.

Added fwinfo.xml from docomo and global firmwares(Separately) and then bundle the ftf, still fails to flash with signature verification error.

@project_2501 , Any other suggestions?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ze7zez:
Is the process reversible and can you go back to the original firmware without losing the functionality of the original, e.g. DRM keys?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
Yes, it is easily reversed without the loss of DRM.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Assp120639:
I have tried both, but still failed
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
What do you mean you tried both? Have you modified the properties as described for the device to be recognized properly? If your model doesn't appear in the list of devices available to flash you will need to create a new directory of the device you are trying to flash (SO-01L, 801SO, SOV39) and copy the contents of H84XX into the newly created devices directory. Close Flashtool and reopen it, it should display the device and be available to flash.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Assp120639:
This My Results
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
Make a copy of 52.fsc within the H84XX (or SO-01L) directory and name it 52.1.fsc. It looks as though Flashtool is mixing up the scripts early on. Make sure you set devices to sync manually so that changes made are not overwritten. Are you choosing to wipe all the partitions (which should be done)? You may need to try a different version of Flashtool as these are working fine on my XZ3.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] JakeZain:
mate can you tell which version of flashtool are you using since i am unable to flash firmware as well on my softbank xz3
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
@JakeZain ,

What is the error being displayed that's preventing the flash?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] DenyBlue:
something that cannot possibly run on the xz3 SO-01L, all editing methods have been done but it doesn't work
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
An SO-01L most definitely works with this bundle. It was the first region change I tested personally.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] DenyBlue:
Try explaining the steps. How to read flashmode instead of fastboot
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] maheshfuture:
It's failing for me too. Similar issues that

Assp120639

faced. The log is also pretty much the same.

Can you please look into this? Thank you.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
Region changing a device will have to be done manually by the user instead of the convenience I thought was being offered with the bundles provided.

Will be rewriting the guide soon.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] maheshfuture:
Thank you so much

project_2501

. Will wait for an update and again thank you for helping us who are stuck on the Japanese roms...😄
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
Guide has been updated.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] maheshfuture:
Thanks for the quick update, but this method still shows signature failure. I'll attach the log and screenshot of everything I did. Please let me know if I made a mistake somewhere. Thanks.

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[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
Everything looks correct. The SO-01L has a .properties extension for the format of the file, correct? Have you installed the driver SOMC package within Flashtool? It appears the device will not allow repartitioning which is odd. I think I see what's wrong: change your Flashtool version from 36 to 27, the one offered here on the first post. Copy your devices directory and the firmware download (unpacked) before you uninstall your current version and place those within the newly installed flashtool directories once 27 is installed.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] maheshfuture:
Yes. I did install the driver present in the flash tool. Then am I stuck on this firmware?
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
No, read previous reply. Pretty sure the hangup is due to the version of Flashtool you are using. Install the version offered here and maybe try an older firmware build from the Xperifirm repository. Remember to copy your device directories created and modified and also copy the firmware downloaded (unpacked with the edited fwinfo.xml) before uninstalling and reinstalling Flashtool. Remember to also toggle device sync to off so the modified directories and files are not overwritten.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] maheshfuture:
I tried the flash tool provided here and also a newer one. Both versions failed. Will try this and reply back with an update.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
Use an older firmware build that matches near the build your device is currently running (like 52.0 or a 51 build) to see if you can bypass the loader being flashed to a newer version.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] maheshfuture:
I tried most region firmware close to my firmware version, but it still fails, The flash tool is v27. Can you please check for the same? Thanks.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] maheshfuture:
Also, this is the version that my XZ3 is currently on...
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] maheshfuture:
Which version was the SO-01L you had on before going global? Please let me know.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
I don't recall because it was flashed straight to global as soon as I got it. What does your directory under .flashtool/firmwares/Downloads/build-you-are-trying-to-flash look like? Post a screenshot. I'm going to have to look at a DoCoMo bundle and see what's causing the hang-up. I have an idea on what you could do; download the latest DoCoMo build pull the partition directory from that build and place it in the region your changing it to build. Then bundle it and see if it will flash. Clean the firmware directory of bundles already there and start fresh.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] maheshfuture:
"I have an idea on what you could do; download the latest DoCoMo build pull the partition directory from that build and place it in the region your changing it to build. Then bundle it and see if it will flash. Clean the firmware directory of bundles already there and start fresh." : -

It didn't flash, the same result: Failed. 😭😭😭 Attached log.

.flashtool/firmwares/Downloads/ Screenshot: -

Please see the above & reply at your earliest convenience. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] DenyBlue:
I'll try again, at the moment I'm busy. Just give a tutorial via video so we understand
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
DoCoMo may have implemented an anti rollback with the loader on the latest build your device is running and bumped the index higher than what is part of the global variants build is my only other thought as to why the device stops when reaching the initial flash phase. Have any of you tried bundling the "Service Exchange Unit" firmware, which is usually the first version of Android the device shipped with? It may allow to be flashed to that; if not, until I get my hands on a DoCoMo device running the latest build offered I can't really be of much help here.

Looks like I'll have to rewrite the guide exclusively for Au and Softbank devices until I can workshop a method that resolves what users are experiencing with their DoCoMo device.
[Sony Xperia XZ3 Guides, News, & Discussion] maheshfuture:
Oh. That's unfortunate. Here's hoping you'd be able to find one of the docomo devices. Thanks. I'll try to flash the service exchange unit firmware. Will you able to tell me what is the exact firmware version of that build? Also, would you by any chance know how to atleast make voLTE working on SO-01L. I checked the temp root method but they deleted the files necessary for the process on SO-01L. If I could atleast get voLTE working, I'd be content with that for now.

Thanks for the guidance as always.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] MD.SAFIN:
quick question bro,, what's tama device and... Mine is

sony xz2 (SO-03k) I can use any sim card no problem but bootloader unlock allowed:no ...will it work? im downloading The files... I've tried flashing with newflasher before it doesn't work...(says signature mismatch) now trying your thread.. could you explain me further what to do after downloading, installing drivers and ready to flash... after that what to do? like you said about bundle...
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] MD.SAFIN:
bro how to pack and flash the bundle?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] MD.SAFIN:
please reply brooooooooo
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
@MD.SAFIN ,

Make sure to enable show hidden files within explorer.

Place the bundle for your variant at the following path, assuming your OS is Windows:

C:/Users/(Your-User-Name)/.flashtool/firmwares/

An additional script may be necessary to flash the bundle.

Copy 52.fsc and name it 52.1.fsc within the directory:

C:/Users/(Your-User-Name)/.flashtool/devices/H82XX/

Let me know whether or not you're successful flashing the device, a lot of people are having trouble and only a few have succeeded.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] MD.SAFIN:
Broo..not worked...after flashing it stuck on sony logo...then I forced reboot( vol_up+power) it rebooted to some kind of recovery and said my os is corrupted...it gave me two option..1.try again and 2.factory reset... I tried again nothing worked then factory resetted...then after some time it booted up ...its the same docomo version...but build version is slighlty older than latest....(both r android 10 though, so i didnt update later)....I did exactly what u said...

Please here have a look at the log file....
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
Guide has been updated to the manual way.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] MD.SAFIN:
Yup I did the manual way you mentioned...

"

Place the bundle for your variant at the following path, assuming your OS is Windows:

C:/Users/(Your-User-Name)/.flashtool/firmwares/

An additional script may be necessary to flash the bundle.

Copy 52.fsc and name it 52.1.fsc within the directory:

C:/Users/(Your-User-Name)/.flashtool/devices/H82XX/

"

I did all of these... Copied the firmware to flashtools firmware folder..then copied 52.fsc to devices/h82xx folder and renamed it to 52.1.fsc ...went to flashtool ,,, flash via flash mode selected then xz2 model appeared...so-03k>xz2>customized then selected that.. after that switched off the phone... connected via flash mode ,,, device manager detected it as "SOMC device" then flash tool said connected in flash mode...I then flashed ....did exactly what you said... nothing more or less
[Sony Xperia XZ2 Guides, News, & Discussion] project_2501:
Did you try creating a new bundle from the Xperifirm repository? Did you install the version of Flashtool offered here on the first post? Remember to pluck everything modified so it's not lost or overwritten when installing the older version of Flashtool. Newer versions throw a lot of errors that older versions did not.