Question Flashing Another Country/Region's Firmware?

[nsfxpython]

Hesitant to try the PIT path.

You can try just to see.

 

[PlutoDelic]

I've had EFS/IMEI issues with phones in the past that messed around when the PIT file was incorrect.

Seems both B and E use the same named file, although i can see the firmware files vary a lot in size.

SM-A536B EUX has very different file sizes compared to SM-A536E AFR.

 

[nsfxpython]

For anyone with an SM-A536U, Android 13/One UI 5 can be now downloaded and flashed via Odin (patched). Firmware for the model can be found here: https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-A536U/AIO/A536USQU4BVK3

Initial impressions are pretty good. A bit laggy, but manageable. The CSC of the firmware doesn't match my phone's CSC, which could explain a bit of the lag. The phone, including cellular data, is still fully functional regardless of the different CSCs. I'll wait until the update is available for my CSC and I'll compare.

EDIT: After about 15 minutes, the phone isn't laggy, everything is even smoother than before, AND the camera shutter is instant! No more shutter lag.

 

[daemonspudguy]

Wish I could get the upgrade for my SM-A536U1, but I don't know if flashing the one for SM-A536U would **** up my phone or not.

 

[sandsofmyst]

Wish I could get the upgrade for my SM-A536U1, but I don't know if flashing the one for SM-A536U would **** up my phone or not.

As frustrating and totally whacked as it may be to have an unlocked phone wait on carriers locked ones... its just better to wait. Its also far easier and simpler. Possibly more bugs will get patched also.

 

[D3nysm]

Hi all. Can I flash eux (European) firmware to dcm SC-53C (Japan, Docomo)? Or can I flash any dsi image, e.g. Pixel experience? I do not want to have Docomo apps. Many thanks.

 

[dennis5pia]

I have A536U1/DS but I can't get 5G, It shows the 5G icon but not in Bold, that's mean 5G is available but is not connected. I tried to flash my Carrier Firmware which is A536B, but Odin failed to flash..