Unlike standard repair methods that require paid software like Chimera or Z3X, many "Auto Patch" versions can be flashed directly using Odin3 .
: Turn off your device. Hold the Home + Power + Volume Down buttons simultaneously until you see the warning screen, then press Volume Up. J730f U8 Auto Patch Firmware
: Typically, after repairing an IMEI on a Samsung device, a manual "Patch Certificate" step is required using a tool like ChimeraTool . "Auto Patch" firmware integrates these modifications into the firmware itself, so the network remains active immediately after flashing. Unlike standard repair methods that require paid software