[GUIDE] How to get into the beta program on the exynos model anywhere in europe

xenios

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Tried a lot of times to do the steps. I was on DBT CSC. So I used SamFirm to download the BTU one. Installed and got PHN CSC. Could see Beta access in notices but got an error, device not compatible. UK SIM was inserted. Apparently mine fails for not UK CSC.
Downloaded MOB CSC which is not OXM (per other instructions), flashed.
Then reflashed BTU and I got PHN again. Either with UK SIM card in phone or not.
After flashing 6 times I gave up.
 

szimi71

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Tried a lot of times to do the steps. I was on DBT CSC. So I used SamFirm to download the BTU one. Installed and got PHN CSC. Could see Beta access in notices but got an error, device not compatible. UK SIM was inserted. Apparently mine fails for not UK CSC.
Downloaded MOB CSC which is not OXM (per other instructions), flashed.
Then reflashed BTU and I got PHN again. Either with UK SIM card in phone or not.
After flashing 6 times I gave up.


Try this:)

https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ta-program-exynos-model-t3699405/post74421844
 
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xenios

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OK. Managed to do it and get Beta.
As far as I understand it, the steps to flash a non OXM CSC are redundant. If you are on OXM like mine was (DBT first and PHN after several efforts) these are the steps.
1. Remove any SIM
2. Download the combination file listed in the posts above.
3. Flash it as BL and the HOME_CSC file from the OXM image you have installed now(yes just those two).
4. Give it time to boot into service/test mode
5. Press the 9 dot pattern button up left.
6. Select Factory_IME (nothing to do with IMEI so don't bother scripting down yours).
7. A keypad will display on screen.
8. Enter code *#243203855#
9. A list comes up with all the OXM CSC you can have.
10. Select BTU and aplly/set (don't remember the exact wording).
11. Turn off and reboot. Repeat from 4 to see if the current CSC is BTU.
12. Turn off and insert UK SIM card
13. Reboot into download mode.
14. Flash your 4 OXM files (BL, AP, CP, CSC).
15. Boot into Android.
16. Restore your data/accounts/whatever so as to log in to Samsung.
17. Check Samsung Members app. If the beta is still going on you should see an invitation. Register there.
18. Wait for update to come (around 1.3 GB).
19. Install enjoy.
20. I replaced my carrier's SIM after Oreo beta installed. Just to be sure. No reboot request after SIM card change, unlike Android 7. Just like Nexus/Pixel.
21. No Knox tripped, no errors.
 

jaffa1980

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You are sure you're registered?! When you tap on the invitation in Member app, does it say "De-Register"?
If it does, reboot>Settings>Software Update>Force the update.
When I say registered I mean it is showing in the my products section. The invitation isn't there in the notices section. I would upload a screen shot but im using xda legacy and it says the feature has been disabled.

Does this make it any clearer?

Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
 

jaffa1980

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My "Products Section"?
Also your original "csc" ?
Sim-Free?
The my products section of the members app... yes the phone is all original I have not altered a thing.... sim free?? Im not sure about that, I got it from ee telesales... not got another sim to check it with... is there another way?

Im guessing it's probably not if the invitation is supposed to just be there... coz it isn't lol
 

jack allen

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The "Beta Registration" is still open!
Just registered with my G955F(BTU) with 3Three Sim-Card with no problems at all.
Good luck.:good:
How did you do that im on vodafone i have members but i cant see no beta download could you possibly pm me please if you dont mind that is. Thank you
 

sirobelec

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Ra darn it. -.-
Managed with a VPN and the DBT CSC to trick the app to let me go as far as getting the notice, but wouldn't let me do it with no SIM card at all, and the moment I put in my actual SIM card (not German one for sure :D ), it resets the Samsung Members app.
Flashing TWRP and a Oreo Beta based ROM, snapping Knox in the process, is the easy way, of course, but isn't there any way to trick the phone our SIM cards are from another region, at least for 30 seconds (probably as long as we need)? :D
 

Elfmirth

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Ra darn it. -.-
Managed with a VPN and the DBT CSC to trick the app to let me go as far as getting the notice, but wouldn't let me do it with no SIM card at all, and the moment I put in my actual SIM card (not German one for sure :D ), it resets the Samsung Members app.
Flashing TWRP and a Oreo Beta based ROM, snapping Knox in the process, is the easy way, of course, but isn't there any way to trick the phone our SIM cards are from another region, at least for 30 seconds (probably as long as we need)? :D
Just order a free sim from lyca mobile ^^