Samsung Galaxy phones use CSC (Consumer Software Customization or Country Specific Code) to manage settings, updates, and features based on the region. These features include Samsung Pay, VoLTE, and call recording. OXM Multi-CSC is a flexible firmware option for these devices.
This guide covers what OXM Multi-CSC is, its advantages, drawbacks, and how to or switch it on your Samsung phone.
What is OXM Multi-CSC?
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OXM is Samsung’s universal firmware system that bundles multiple regional codes into one software package. Unlike older setups tied to specific countries or carriers, OXM includes 68–86 regional profiles (called CSCs) in a single update.
How It Works
- Your phone’s CSC (Consumer Software Customization) decides local settings like apps, networks, or language.
- OXM acts as a master folder holding all these regional profiles.
- When you see “OXM_INS” (for example), “OXM” is the base firmware, and “INS” is the active profile for India.
What it can do
- It s over 70+ country codes (e.g., INS for India, XEO for Poland, THL for Thailand)
- It allows s to change their CSC without flashing a new firmware, provided the target CSC is part of the OXM group.
- Devices with OXM firmware receive updates based on the active CSC, not the original purchase region
Key Features of OXM Multi-CSC:
- Wide compatibility – Works across Europe, Asia, Africa, and more.
- Flexible region switching – Change CSC to access local features (e.g., Samsung Pay, call recording).
- Faster updates – Some regions get updates earlier than others; OXM s can switch to receive updates sooner.
Comparison: OXM Multi-CSC vs. Single CSC
| Feature | OXM Multi-CSC | Single CSC |
|---|---|---|
| Number of regions | Multiple (68–86+) | One region/carrier |
| OTA Updates | Yes (for all included CSCs) | Only for that region/carrier |
| Flexibility | High (switch between regions) | Low |
| Network Lock | Usually unlocked | May be carrier-locked |
| Feature Availability | Varies by active CSC | Fixed to region/carrier |
Also Read: Will Your Samsung Phone Get Android 16 & One UI 8?
Why Does OXM Multi-CSC Matter?
A. Region Features
Some features (like Samsung Pay, VoLTE, or call recording) are locked to certain regions.
OXM lets you turn on features locked to certain regions.
- Call recording works in INS, THL, EGY.
- Samsung Pay USA needs a US code like TMB or XAA. OXM has no US codes.
B. Faster Updates
Switch to XEO (Poland) or DBT () for early One UI updates.
C. Remove Carrier Apps
Carrier phones locked devices have extra apps.
Switch to XSG for UAE or INS for India to clear them.
List of CSCs Under OXM Multi-CSC
| Country/Region | CSC Codes |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | AFG |
| Albania | AVF, ALB |
| Australia | XSA (unbranded), OPS (Optus), TEL (Telstra), VAU (Vodafone AU) |
| Austria | ATO (unbranded), DRE (3 Hutchinson), MOB (A1), MAX (T-Mobile) |
| Baltic Countries | SEB |
| Bulgaria | BGL (unbranded), MTL (M-Tel), VVT (Vivacom) |
| Caucasus | CAU (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Southern Russia) |
| Chile | CHO (unbranded), CHE (Entel), CHL (Claro) |
| Croatia | CRO, VIP (VIPnet) |
| Czech Republic | XEZ (unbranded), O2C (O2 Czech), VDC (Vodafone) |
| Egypt | EGY |
| XEF (unbranded), BOG (Bouygues), FTM (Orange), SFR | |
| DBT (unbranded), DTM (T-Mobile), VD2 (Vodafone) | |
| Greece | EUR (unbranded), COS (Cosmote), VGR (Vodafone) |
| Hungary | XEH (unbranded), TMH (T-Mobile), VDH (Vodafone) |
| India | INS (unbranded), INU |
| Iraq | MID |
| Ireland | 3IE (Three), MET (Meteor), VDI (Vodafone) |
| Israel | ILO (unbranded), CEL (Cellcom) |
| Italy | ITV (unbranded), TIM, OMN (Vodafone) |
| Kazakhstan | SKZ |
| Kenya | AFR (Safaricom) |
| Lebanon | ILP |
| Malaysia | XME (unbranded), CCM (Celcom) |
| Morocco | MWD, FWD |
| Nepal | NPL |
| Netherlands | PHN (unbranded), VDF (Vodafone NL) |
| Nigeria | ECT (MTN Nigeria) |
| Nordic Countries | NEE (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland) |
| Pakistan | PAK |
| Philippines | GLB (Globe), XTC (unbranded) |
| Poland | XEO (unbranded), PLS (Plus), PRT (Play) |
| Portugal | MEO, TPH, TCL (Vodafone PT) |
| Romania | ROM (unbranded), CNX (Vodafone), COA (Cosmote) |
| Russia | SER |
| Saudi Arabia | KSA |
| Serbia | MSR (Telenor), TOP |
| Singapore | XSP (unbranded), SIN (SingTel), STH (StarHub) |
| Slovakia | ORS, TMS (T-Mobile) |
| Slovenia | SIM, MOT (Mobitel) |
| South Africa | XFA (Vodacom), XFE, XFV |
| Spain | PHE (unbranded), AMO (Movistar), ATL (Vodafone) |
| Sri Lanka | SLK |
| Sweden | HTS, BME |
| Switzerland | AUT (unbranded), SWC (Swisscom) |
| Thailand | THL |
| Tunisia | TUN |
| Turkey | TUR |
| Ukraine | SEK |
| United Arab Emirates | XSG (unbranded), LYS |
| United Kingdom | BTU (unbranded), EVR (T-Mobile/Orange UK), VOD (Vodafone UK), BTE (BT UK) |
| Vietnam | XXV |
How to Check if Your Device Has OXM Multi-CSC
Method 1: Dialer Code
- Open the phone dialer.
- Type *#1234#.
- Look for CSC code in the firmware details (e.g., OXM in S918BOXM1AWC8).
Method 2: Phone Settings
- Go to Settings > About Phone > Software Information.
- Check Service Provider SW Version (e.g., SAOMC_SM-S918B_OXM_INS_13_0015 means OXM firmware with INS as active CSC).
Method 3: Phone Info App
- Install Phone Info from the Play Store.
- Go to the CSC Code tab to see your Active CSC and Multi-CSC group.
Thank you for reading our OXM Multi-CSC guide. I hope this helps you switch regions with confidence. Ask any questions related to this guide in the comment section down below, and I will answer soon.
