Way to change language in S5

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biuro74

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Sep 28, 2017
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Hi,

Yep, change the language.
No, it's not that simple as you might think - like open up preferences and choose correct language. Or install some kind of soft that doesn't work properly (not localized to the end).

Phone I'm referring to, is made for US market probably, hence no European languages there. It's SCH-G900P, and from what I googled, it's a Galaxy S5 Sport (for US).
From what I know, best way is to reprogram the firmware with European version. But, but.... I've got few details to find out, like:
* which FW to pick - is that country and network, which phone is operating in ? For example, I need to change language to Polish - so is it a difference between Polish networks (in terms of FW features that I'm going to download) ? Is it more safe to pick exactly the same network firmware, or it makes no difference at all (maybe except some bloatware) ?
* what about WiFi calling feature - for example British BTU and British EE are quite different - first one (unbranded) won't allow this, and second one (EE) - will do, so maybe it's better to use British EE firmware to get more features (and other languages should be built-in) ?
* S5 do have 2 various CPUs (from what I know), does it matter, or all FWs are common ?

Thank you forany clues.
Cheers,
 
Hi, Yep, change the language...
According to SamMobile, the CSC selection for the Sprint S5 (SM-G900P) is as follows.

BST = Australia (Boost Mobile)
SPR = USA (Sprint)
XAS = USA (Sprint)
VMU = USA (Sprint)
XAR = Cellular South

The only other option would be (if it can be done) is to Unlock the Bootloader and search for a way to be able to flash a Compatible Custom Firmware that has the language your looking for like the SM-G900F.

I've never tried this myself on either of my S5 Devices but, see if any one of the following threads/links are helpful.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3387820

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3183913

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2823193

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3505344

http://support-us.samsung.com/cyber...751!1797991381!1524662799420&from_osc=&ia_cd=

http://www.hardreset.info/devices/samsung/samsung-g900p-galaxy-s5-sprint/codes/

http://www.hardreset.info/devices/samsung/samsung-g900p-galaxy-s5-sprint/faq/language/

https://www.sammobile.com/forum/thr...ions-and-Checking-Device-Status-problem/page2


Good Luck!


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biuro74

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The only other option would be (if it can be done) is to Unlock the Bootloader and search for a way to be able to flash a Compatible Custom Firmware that has the language your looking for like the SM-G900F.

Thanks for reply.
I don't know how it happened, but apparently I had unlocked bootloader as I was able to install TWRP and flash custom kernel with no hassle.

Now looks like there's only one custom firmware that supports multiple languages, including Polish: Beanstalk (thread present in Sprint S5 group). However I can't check the rest of its features as Pixel Launcher constantly hangs up.
 
Thanks for reply. I don't know how it happened, but apparently I had unlocked bootloader as I was able to install TWRP and flash custom kernel with no hassle....
I'm not sure but, I had thought that the LineageOS has a multilingual feature...

You can always ask this question within the following Official LineageOS thread for the klte variants.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3680666

Just keep in mind that the LineageOS for your device is the "KLTEDV" and the above thread is the support thread for all variants that doesn't have their own Official LineageOS thread (like yours).

If you need to, you can always try to obtain some member guidance within the following Q&A thread that's specific to all GS5 devices.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2700073

Good Luck!


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