Question Is it possible to change the region of the Galaxy Watch 4?

[mikescorei]

What region is mine? Bought it in Romania from an online retailer. sm-r890xxu1dujd

 

[Omegared37]

The *#272 method dos not work(SM-R875U). It does nothing.

 

[valentinx]

I have to second Omegared37.
Tried this on an SM-R895U already updated to One UI V3.0, and *#272*IMEI# does nothing using the watch dialer.
*#1234# works and gives me:
CSC: R895UOYM1DUJC
which I cannot really identify in https://tsar3000.com/list-of-samsung-csc-codes-samsung-firmware-csc-codes/
I am trying to bring this up for LTE service in Canada (hopefully changing it to "XAC: Canada (Unbranded)", but I cannot seem to initiate the process.
I saw mentioned using Google dialer on watch instead of the Samsung one, but I cannot find it or an APK to sideload.

Just finished a 3 hour marathon on Samsung support where they told me that there is no way for them to escalate my request, as their official stance is (quote):

The LTE version of watch device is optimized for the carrier frequency of the ​

country where the device is sold, so it's not possible to open and register the ​

device's LTE network service in other countries. It's only available to connect ​

with smartphone through Bluetooth and to use.​

I am sure I don't have to elaborate on how inacceptable and unfounded this is, so will give it a few more tries before returning the device, which so far is by far the best smartwatch I have ever seen. I cannot accept that locking these down to a country (while the silver version of this is not available in Canada) can be justifiable business conduct.

Any ideas or suggestions?

 

[lexorius]

I changed my country on my non LTE version Samsung Watch 4 Classic .

This is what I did ( using the tools provided on this forum) :

I first followed the steps in this video ( I had to do this in order for my BP & ECG to work) - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...estriction-removed-19th-january-2022.4322527/

Then followed the steps below to change country ( worked 100%) :

Steps on phone :

• open Samsung Health app
• click on the "3 dots" in right hand top corner
• click on "settings"
• click on " about Samsung health"
• click on "set features"
• click on "common"
• change "CSC Country code" to (whatever you want)
• close
• Force STOP "Samsung Health app" - via phone settings / Apps
• reopen "Samsung Health app"
• country changed

 

[Omegared37]

New watch fromSpain. SM-R875F. Tried your solution.It does not change the watch's country. I need it set to Colombia in order to use LTE here.

 

[albinoman887]

hey you guys got a TG group or something. i'm willing to help

 

[Harisi213]

I changed my country on my non LTE version Samsung Watch 4 Classic .

This is what I did ( using the tools provided on this forum) :

I first followed the steps in this video ( I had to do this in order for my BP & ECG to work) - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...estriction-removed-19th-january-2022.4322527/

Then followed the steps below to change country ( worked 100%) :

Steps on phone :

• open Samsung Health app
• click on the "3 dots" in right hand top corner
• click on "settings"
• click on " about Samsung health"
• click on "set features"
• click on "common"
• change "CSC Country code" to (whatever you want)
• close
• Force STOP "Samsung Health app" - via phone settings / Apps
• reopen "Samsung Health app"
• country changed

Hey, i can't able to find the ''set features'' after going to about samsung health. Can you guide me?

 

[h1ghland3r]

Hey, i can't able to find the ''set features'' after going to about samsung health. Can you guide me?

You need to install the Samsung Health modified app from the link provided by @lexorius. I've not used this app for a quite of time, but I remember it has some hidden options enabled.

 

[Omegared37]

Hey, i can't able to find the ''set features'' after going to about samsung health. Can you guide me?

Not working on LTE versions, at least the SM-R875F model.

 

[navee28]

Is there a solution for this? Facing similar issue. Bought it in UAE but only European regions are available. I cannot select India as region hence cannot use local apps.
Mine is Samsung galaxy watch 4 Bluetooth edition.

 

[Beso]

I changed my country on my non LTE version Samsung Watch 4 Classic .

This is what I did ( using the tools provided on this forum) :

I first followed the steps in this video ( I had to do this in order for my BP & ECG to work) - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...estriction-removed-19th-january-2022.4322527/

Then followed the steps below to change country ( worked 100%) :

Steps on phone :

• open Samsung Health app
• click on the "3 dots" in right hand top corner
• click on "settings"
• click on " about Samsung health"
• click on "set features"
• click on "common"
• change "CSC Country code" to (whatever you want)
• close
• Force STOP "Samsung Health app" - via phone settings / Apps
• reopen "Samsung Health app"
• country changed

Where can I download/set Samsung Heath app to get "set features"?

 

[Sybalau]

Hello,

I tried the 2 methods given in this thread and neither worked.

Directly on the watch with *#272*IMEI# gives no result.

And with the modified Samsung Health app, there is no France as a country. And even if I choose another country, it does not seem to modify the software of the watch...

I have an SM-R865F model, with an SM-R865FZSADBT csc which corresponds to Germany. I would like to pass the csc in XEF for France in order to be able to use Samsung Pay and LTE.

Is there anything new or another possibility?

Thanks for your help.

 

[avirendra]

Hey, i can't able to find the ''set features'' after going to about samsung health. Can you guide me?

Same for me

 

[ansaziz777]

CSC change on Watch 4 Bluetooth working

CSC change on Watch 4 Bluetooth 100% Samsung Pay Working

****Disclaimer : I am not responsible for any data loss or damage of the device. Hi All, I know everyone is frustrated that we are not able to change the CSC on Watch 4 Bluetooth version. I was keep on trying different methods and atlast i am...

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[bernac]

Hello,

I tried the 2 methods given in this thread and neither worked.

Directly on the watch with *#272*IMEI# gives no result.

And with the modified Samsung Health app, there is no France as a country. And even if I choose another country, it does not seem to modify the software of the watch...

I have an SM-R865F model, with an SM-R865FZSADBT csc which corresponds to Germany. I would like to pass the csc in XEF for France in order to be able to use Samsung Pay and LTE.

Is there anything new or another possibility?

Thanks for your help.

Hi Sybalau,

I have also a Samsung watch from Germany. I did not try any solution to change the CSC. But I Can give you my workaround : I use Google pay on the watch. I also configured a shortcut so that when I double press the upper button it launches gpay.
If it can helps...

BerNaC

 

[kasotinotane]

Hello, so if I purchase a galaxy watch from USA while I am living in an unsupported country for EG, google assistant etc, will the watch work just fine?

 

[lexorius]

Hey, i can't able to find the ''set features'' after going to about samsung health. Can you guide me?

Follow the procedure as per the Readme File in the link.

Enable BP Sync - Google Drive

drive.google.com

 

[dreamkiller18]

Make: Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Bluetooth (44mm)
Model: SM-R870
One UI 4.0
System version 11
Wear OS version 3.2
CSC at purchase INU ( india )
CSC changed to XSG (UAE) for SPAY ( google this )

 

[dad6534]

I have to second Omegared37.
Tried this on an SM-R895U already updated to One UI V3.0, and *#272*IMEI# does nothing using the watch dialer.
*#1234# works and gives me:
CSC: R895UOYM1DUJC
which I cannot really identify in https://tsar3000.com/list-of-samsung-csc-codes-samsung-firmware-csc-codes/
I am trying to bring this up for LTE service in Canada (hopefully changing it to "XAC: Canada (Unbranded)", but I cannot seem to initiate the process.
I saw mentioned using Google dialer on watch instead of the Samsung one, but I cannot find it or an APK to sideload.

Just finished a 3 hour marathon on Samsung support where they told me that there is no way for them to escalate my request, as their official stance is (quote):

The LTE version of watch device is optimized for the carrier frequency of the ​

country where the device is sold, so it's not possible to open and register the ​

device's LTE network service in other countries. It's only available to connect ​

with smartphone through Bluetooth and to use.​

I am sure I don't have to elaborate on how inacceptable and unfounded this is, so will give it a few more tries before returning the device, which so far is by far the best smartwatch I have ever seen. I cannot accept that locking these down to a country (while the silver version of this is not available in Canada) can be justifiable business conduct.

Any ideas or suggestions?

Forget all those "carrier frequency optimization" crap given by Samsung tech. The real reason Samsung regionally locks its smartwatches (specially its US (U) models) is to push the sales of NumberShare plans with 3 available carriers in the US, so that you would not be able to set up standalone plans.

Fortunately there is a workaround for that, as I spent sometime figuring it out how I can activate the US model on Canadian carriers. The solution, however, is not straightforward and it requires some levels of collaboration from your carrier. Depending on your carrier and how willing and clued-up they are, they might be able to help you out.

As for the solution, you may check the link below, as the guy had the same issue and got it fixed. I also followed the steps and got mine fixed. But I can tell you the most challenging part is to call and ask your carrier to add-on smartwatch plan for you. Most likely, they'll tell you to go and add from the Wearable app, without realizing you can NOT add it from the Wearable app cause it's the US version trying to activate it on Canadian carriers!

Solution:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWatch/comments/vukdsf
p.s. If your Wearable app doesn't automatically show scanning QR code option, then you need to follow the steps mentioned on post #3 of the following thread :

force wearable app to scan qr code?

Is there any way to force the galaxy wearable app to pop up the qr code scanning option in order to download an esim profile to my german watch 46 lte? My phone has a Belgian sim card but the watch is german DBT. When I open the esim settings in...

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Good Luck

 

[ImSatan]

If I type this code to show it on the video, can I just go back? vsmysle cancel the operation without selecting the region? video for the channel on youtube

@shaker74 Posting the query, I hope someone will be able to help. I brought Samsung Galaxy 4 from South Korea. Now back in India, it does not have WhatsApp, Samsung Pay, and Mobile Plan also give error. ECG and Blood Pressure are anyways not working. Since you faced a similar issue, would you be able to confirm if the steps followed to be able to help me fix these issues