The "complete story" of this conversion is one of hardware incompatibility:
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Connect your Galaxy S9 to the PC using an official USB cable. The "complete story" of this conversion is one
| Feature | SCV38 (Japan au) | SM-G960F (International) | |---------|------------------|---------------------------| | | Snapdragon 845 | Exynos 9810 | | Bootloader | Locked (often un-unlockable) | Unlockable | | Cellular Bands | Japan-specific (LTE Bands 1, 3, 8, 11, 18, 19, 21) | Global bands | | Firmware Type | AU KDDI (CSC: DCM, KDI, SBM) | Open Europe / Global (CSC: BTU, XEF, DBT) | Connect your Galaxy S9 to the PC using an official USB cable
In the world of Android smartphones, it's not uncommon for users to want to convert their device from one regional model variant to another. If you've landed here searching for "SCV38 Convert To G960F," you're likely a Samsung Galaxy S9 owner who wants to change your phone's software to function more like the international G960F model. This comprehensive guide will explain everything you need to know about whether such a conversion is possible, what the risks are, and what alternatives are available.
The SCV38's network bands are designed specifically for Japanese carriers like KDDI and NTT Docomo. While it does support some LTE bands used elsewhere, it's not a perfect match for other regions. One user noted that the SCV38 has similar frequency support to the Hong Kong/China G9600 and Korean G960N models, "but nothing like a G960F". This means even if you could change the software, you cannot change the physical radio hardware that determines which cellular frequencies the phone can access.
: Built exclusively on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset.