GS5 Model number

[wooky69]

Hi all. I have recently picked up a Samsung GS5 SM-G900F in the U.K. It's isn't (I don't think) a U.K version and came preset in German, I switched it to U.K English and it works perfectly. It recently downloaded the latest U.K OS version G900FXXU1BOB7 which is good and it connects to my network provider fine.

I'm trying to track down what country the model number it from just so I know if there are any issues. How do I find the exact model?

Under the battery cover the numbers I see are: Model: SM-G900F then SSN: G900FGSMH (if I go to the U.K Samsung web site this number isn't listed).

Can anyone tell me if the one labelled SSN is the full model number?

Thanks all.

 

[ironass]

Hi all. I have recently picked up a Samsung GS5 SM-G900F in the U.K. It's isn't (I don't think) a U.K version and came preset in German, I switched it to U.K English and it works perfectly. It recently downloaded the latest U.K OS version G900FXXU1BOB7 which is good and it connects to my network provider fine.

I'm trying to track down what country the model number it from just so I know if there are any issues. How do I find the exact model?

Under the battery cover the numbers I see are: Model: SM-G900F then SSN: G900FGSMH (if I go to the U.K Samsung web site this number isn't listed).

Can anyone tell me if the one labelled SSN is the full model number?

Thanks all.

Your model is indeed the International, SM-G900F, that is sold in the U.K. and worldwide. See #1.3 of
35 Galaxy S5 models - know yours??? for more information. It was probably running German firmware. You need to publish the Version details, as per #1.8, to get more information.

 

[wooky69]

Your model is indeed the International, SM-G900F, that is sold in the U.K. and worldwide. See #1.3 of
35 Galaxy S5 models - know yours??? for more information. It was probably running German firmware. You need to publish the Version details, as per #1.8, to get more information.

Thanks for the reply, is this what you're after?

AP: G900FXXU1BOB7
CP: G900FXXU1BOB7
CSC: G900FDBT1BOB1

 

[ironass]

Thanks for the reply, is this what you're after?

AP: G900FXXU1BOB7
CP: G900FXXU1BOB7
CSC: G900FDBT1BOB1

As I suspected, this is the unbranded German CSC code, DBT, and you are running the very latest, currently, firmware OB7 that was released 24th Feb. see, here.

 

[wooky69]

Ok thanks for that. It seems to be running fine now. I really like it, I was just worried I might have picked up a lemon

 

[wooky69]

As I suspected, this is the unbranded German CSC code, DBT, and you are running the very latest, currently, firmware OB7 that was released 24th Feb. see, here.

Will this give me any issues if I want to flash a ROM like Cyanogenmod?

Thanks.

 

[ironass]

Will this give me any issues if I want to flash a ROM like Cyanogenmod?

Thanks.

No.

 

[ironass]

The only thing that you should be aware of is that i you have flashed the U.K. OB7 firmware to the phone, you will no longer receive updates for the stock Samsung firmware. See the warning in #1.11 of 35 Galaxy S5 models - know yours??? However, if you are flashing CM-12 to your phone, this is a moot point.

 

[wooky69]

I didn't actually flash the firmware myself it just downloaded automatically when I connected to WIFI.

 

[ironass]

I didn't actually flash the firmware myself it just downloaded automatically when I connected to WIFI.

In that case, it is the stock German, DBT, firmware... so you're OK.

 

[wooky69]

In that case, it is the stock German, DBT, firmware... so you're OK.

I thought what I posted above showed the U.K. firmware? Sorry I'm a bit confused

 

[ironass]

I thought what I posted above showed the U.K. firmware? Sorry I'm a bit confused

No. Both the unbranded U.K. and German phones have received OB7. Your CSC code shows that you have the German version... which, like all Samsung firmwares, comes with an English language pack.

 

[wooky69]

No. Both the unbranded U.K. and German phones have received OB7. Your CSC code shows that you have the German version... which, like all Samsung firmwares, comes with an English language pack.

Ok thanks for that.

I see from your sig that you're running CM12. How do you find it? Do you still have access to the ultra power saver mode?

I loved CM 11 on my GS3

 

[ironass]

Ok thanks for that.

I see from your sig that you're running CM12. How do you find it? Do you still have access to the ultra power saver mode?

I loved CM 11 on my GS3

I alternate between the stock Samsung, Lollipop, OB7 firmware and CM-12 for Android 5.0.2. Whilst there is no Ultra Power Saving Mode for CM-12, it does have Per-App profiles and is much lighter than the Samsung firmware to run. CM-12 is still on Nightly's though and I would only recommend it to competent users. See, CyanogenMod ROM CM-12 Android 5.0.2 in the All Things Root section of the forum.

 

[wooky69]

I alternate between the stock Samsung, Lollipop, OB7 firmware and CM-12 for Android 5.0.2. Whilst there is no Ultra Power Saving Mode for CM-12, it does have Per-App profiles and is much lighter than the Samsung firmware to run. CM-12 is still on Nightly's though and I would only recommend it to competent users. See, CyanogenMod ROM CM-12 Android 5.0.2 in the All Things Root section of the forum.

I've got my old GS3 for playing with now so I'll have a go to get the hang before breaking my S5

Thanks.

 

[wooky69]

If I follow these instructions will they be ok with the German firmware?

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/root-galaxy-s5-sm-g900f-android-5-0-lollipop-cf-auto-root-1478356

Thanks.

 

[spray83]

Hi there ,

im looking for some android hero help !

Samsung Galaxy S5
model sm-g900f
ssn -g900fgsmh
fcc id a3lsmg900f

i installed a screen from aliexpress, screen works, phone did not boot, i thought i needed a firmware, now i have this screen

i cant do it on my own i need some help from the expert please

thank you so much for any help kind regards