Hello to all professionals on this site. I have a question. I just got an ATT S9+ and unlocked by ATT unlock code. I'm currently using T-mobile USA sim. I would like to know how to do a firmware switch? Can I switch to unlocked firmware or I need to flash to T-mobile USA firmware? is there any detail step by step tutorial for flashing? I dont want to brick my phone.
vincentli119 said:
Hello to all professionals on this site. I have a question. I just got an ATT S9+ and unlocked by ATT unlock code. I'm currently using T-mobile USA sim. I would like to know how to do a firmware switch? Can I switch to unlocked firmware or I need to flash to T-mobile USA firmware? is there any detail step by step tutorial for flashing? I dont want to brick my phone.
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What firmware you on?
kevindevonwilliams said:
What firmware you on?
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I'm now on original ATT firmware.
vincentli119 said:
I'm now on original ATT firmware.
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What is your CSC code that is displayed in software information where it says Service provider info
I'm trying to the same thing. Hasn't worked for me yet. I had successful flash according to Odin and my firmware is reflected in setting however i still have att boot/bloat. I flashed tmb user data as well using patched Odin and I'm currently showing I'm on 2rc6 firmware but i think I'm sick on it because of bootloader v2 and can't flash any v1 firmware now...
Any ideas how to complete and swap my user data over to T-Mobile? Thanks
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What is your CSC code that is displayed in software information where it says Service provider info
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I'm sorry I dont know what you are talking about. Can you guide me how to check it?
vincentli119 said:
I'm sorry I dont know what you are talking about. Can you guide me how to check it?
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Settings > about phone > software information.
You would see Service provider SW ver. with some information like ATT/TMB/ATT
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dannyHD2 said:
I'm trying to the same thing. Hasn't worked for me yet. I had successful flash according to Odin and my firmware is reflected in setting however i still have att boot/bloat. I flashed tmb user data as well using patched Odin and I'm currently showing I'm on 2rc6 firmware but i think I'm sick on it because of bootloader v2 and can't flash any v1 firmware now...
Any ideas how to complete and swap my user data over to T-Mobile? Thanks
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Flash the U1 firmware, set up device without account.
Then flash T-Mobile U firmware including userdata with T-Mobile SIM inserted
kevindevonwilliams said:
Settings > about phone > software information.
You would see Service provider SW ver. with some information like ATT/TMB/ATT
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Flash the U1 firmware, set up device without account.
Then flash T-Mobile U firmware including userdata with T-Mobile SIM inserted
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I have frp off but it's setup. Should i factory reset before trying to flash to u1 or does it not matter? I tried rb7 but it failed. Also i noticed while trying to flash it didn't load ap very well. Normally it freezes for a sec while verifying but it instantly added. Maybe a bad download? I'm downloading rbg now which is an md5 so maybe that was an issue before because the rb7 wasn't. I'll see if that works. Just a lil worried about going to a version 1 bootloader from version 2 as i read that wasn't possible. Hoping for the best. Thanks for the help
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Flashing u1 roms aren't working. Tried several times with different cables etc... Odin fail, (auth) complete write fail. I think I'm stuck til this gets a real solution or unlocked rom gets bootloader v2 or becomes unlockable then maybe it'll work? If anyone comes up with a solution please post. Thanks
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I have frp off but it's setup. Should i factory reset before trying to flash to u1 or does it not matter? I tried rb7 but it failed. Also i noticed while trying to flash it didn't load ap very well. Normally it freezes for a sec while verifying but it instantly added. Maybe a bad download? I'm downloading rbg now which is an md5 so maybe that was an issue before because the rb7 wasn't. I'll see if that works. Just a lil worried about going to a version 1 bootloader from version 2 as i read that wasn't possible. Hoping for the best. Thanks for the help
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Flashing u1 roms aren't working. Tried several times with different cables etc... Odin fail, (auth) complete write fail. I think I'm stuck til this gets a real solution or unlocked rom gets bootloader v2 or becomes unlockable then maybe it'll work? If anyone comes up with a solution please post. Thanks
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Oh you on V2 bootloader, well you are stuck on it because U1 is on V1. Currently only T-Mobile and AT&T have V2 firmware out so you can try flashing in between.
Am on U firmware 2ARD3 but am pure stock without carrier bloatware.
What are you trying to achieve with the T-Mobile userdata?
kevindevonwilliams said:
Oh you on V2 bootloader, well you are stuck on it because U1 is on V1. Currently only T-Mobile and AT&T have V2 firmware out so you can try flashing in between.
Am on U firmware 2ARD3 but am pure stock without carrier bloatware.
What are you trying to achieve with the T-Mobile userdata?
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I have the same question as OP. What would I accomplish by flashing the T-Mobile V2 U firmware as opposed to the most recent U1? Is there anything I can't manually enable while staying on unlocked? I don't want to go to the V2 bootloader if I don't have to for the time being, at least until we see an unlocked V2 version.
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I have the same question as OP. What would I accomplish by flashing the T-Mobile V2 U firmware as opposed to the most recent U1? Is there anything I can't manually enable while staying on unlocked? I don't want to go to the V2 bootloader if I don't have to for the time being, at least until we see an unlocked V2 version.
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The U1 is pure stock, I personally would stay on it..
The carrier U firmware are just full of bloatware and also contains the userdata for that specific carrier so that some features work properly like voice over LTE etc. If that doesn't bother you then stay on your version because there isn't any V2 bootloader for the U1 firmware
kevindevonwilliams said:
The U1 is pure stock, I personally would stay on it..
The carrier U firmware are just full of bloatware and also contains the userdata for that specific carrier so that some features work properly like voice over LTE etc. If that doesn't bother you then stay on your version because there isn't any V2 bootloader for the U1 firmware
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I definitely want those features, is there a way to enable them while on U1? I don't want bloat, but to my understand T-Mobile's bloat isn't too bad.
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I definitely want those features, is there a way to enable them while on U1? I don't want bloat, but to my understand T-Mobile's bloat isn't too bad.
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Well you can flash the T-Mobile userdata file from the U firmware onto your U1 and get the features. As to the bloatware you can disable most of them with bk package disabler :fingers-crossed:
kevindevonwilliams said:
Well you can flash the T-Mobile userdata file from the U firmware onto your U1 and get the features. As to the bloatware you can disable most of them with bk package disabler :fingers-crossed:
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The userdata from the latest one with the V2 bootloader? And then the U1 RB7?
theredspecial said:
The userdata from the latest one with the V2 bootloader? And then the U1 RB7?
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Well I assume you already running the U1 firmware, so you only need to flash the userdata from the U firmware.
Use the userdata from the V1 firmware for T-Mobile, use modded Odin and flash the userdata and you should have T-Mobile features :good:
kevindevonwilliams said:
Well I assume you already running the U1 firmware, so you only need to flash the userdata from the U firmware.
Use the userdata from the V1 firmware for T-Mobile, use modded Odin and flash the userdata and you should have T-Mobile features :good:
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I'll give that a try. I might just say the hell with it and go full T-Mobile. I assume the next U1 will be on the V2 bootloader.
theredspecial said:
I'll give that a try. I might just say the hell with it and go full T-Mobile. I assume the next U1 will be on the V2 bootloader.
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Lol the U1 are the last to get updates.
Currently the U firmware is on April patch while the U1 is still on February patch
kevindevonwilliams said:
Settings > about phone > software information.
You would see Service provider SW ver. with some information like ATT/TMB/ATT
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Flash the U1 firmware, set up device without account.
Then flash T-Mobile U firmware including userdata with T-Mobile SIM inserted
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my SW ver:
SAOMC_SM-G965U_OYN_ATT_OO_0071
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
ATT/ATT/ATT
kevindevonwilliams said:
Oh you on V2 bootloader, well you are stuck on it because U1 is on V1. Currently only T-Mobile and AT&T have V2 firmware out so you can try flashing in between.
Am on U firmware 2ARD3 but am pure stock without carrier bloatware.
What are you trying to achieve with the T-Mobile userdata?
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I'm a T-Mobile post paid with unlimited everything but mainly wifi calling in areas where reception isn't great is pretty important. Also would like direct video, HD vice, and especially VoLte working. Since all the carrier software is in the user data I just want to have the T-Mobile in place of the att. Phone works well otherwise and I can live with it the way it is for a bit til it gets sorted out. But hopefully there will be an unlocked v2 firmware soon that will flash. Or bootloader unlock!
vincentli119 said:
my SW ver:
SAOMC_SM-G965U_OYN_ATT_OO_0071
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
ATT/ATT/ATT
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You did not flash the T-Mobile firmware including the CSC and userdata because your device suppose to say TMB/TMB/ATT
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dannyHD2 said:
I'm a T-Mobile post paid with unlimited everything but mainly wifi calling in areas where reception isn't great is pretty important. Also would like direct video, HD vice, and especially VoLte working. Since all the carrier software is in the user data I just want to have the T-Mobile in place of the att. Phone works well otherwise and I can live with it the way it is for a bit til it gets sorted out. But hopefully there will be an unlocked v2 firmware soon that will flash. Or bootloader unlock!
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U1 generally be the last to get updates
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Hi I have in an unlocked Sprint galaxy s8 plus running on a Verizon mvno (rok) I have all working besides lte ...i got 3g working perfect ,but want to get the lte connection ...i switched my msl to 6 0's ,and can edit the programming menu (#3282# ) but do not know what to do in there to get lte going ,can anyone help
skindeep75 said:
Hi I have in an unlocked Sprint galaxy s8 plus running on a Verizon mvno (rok) I have all working besides lte ...i got 3g working perfect ,but want to get the lte connection ...i switched my msl to 6 0's ,and can edit the programming menu (#3282# ) but do not know what to do in there to get lte going ,can anyone help
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Goto updato.com to download the latest Verizon stock firmware. Extract and flash the files in Odin. If you flash all the files (AP, BL, CP And CSC) you will wipe everything on the phone so backup first. If you don't want to start over, then just flash CP and CSC.
There are two versions, 955U and 955U1. The U version is carrier specific and will contain their own software bloat. The U1 version is unbranded so no carrier bloat.
If you need more details, search for carrier switch.
Edit: Here is the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473.
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Goto updato.com to download the latest Verizon stock firmware. Extract and flash the files in Odin. If you flash all the files (AP, BL, CP And CSC) you will wipe everything on the phone so backup first. If you don't want to start over, then just flash CP and CSC.
There are two versions, 955U and 955U1. The U version is carrier specific and will contain their own software bloat. The U1 version is unbranded so no carrier bloat.
If you need more details, search for carrier switch.
Edit: Here is the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473.
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Mine is the Sprint version, I flashed the stocked unlocked Odin file ,and it went through and passed but no difference in boot up or os
skindeep75 said:
Mine is the Sprint version, I flashed the stocked unlocked Odin file ,and it went through and passed but no difference in boot up or os
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What does your About screen look like? Are you rooted? You can try flashing either the U1 XAA firmware or U Verizon from updato.
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What does your About screen look like? Are you rooted? You can try flashing either the U1 XAA firmware or U Verizon from updato.
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No not rooted ,I'm downloading the Verizon one now, but I noticed the altered Odin link is down from that thread
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No not rooted ,I'm downloading the Verizon one now, but I noticed the altered Odin link is down from that thread
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Here's a link from the root thread: https://mega.nz/#!cFN2DD4C!I7AT4TgNS...hEC5qj2xD_qluM.
If that doesn't work, just google for Prince Comsey Odin.
Thank you! I found it bit I noticed the ums tab is greyed out when I use that version ,and when I try and run it without it leaving the user data file out, it mismatch fails , but I use the version of Odin from phonelab it works ,it did add Verizon bloatware which I thought was a good sign lol , but still not a la to get lte , only 3g , and I ha e the correct apns in for sure, I'm gonna try the USA xaa for the 955ui on my 955u ...thats fine right?
Now it wont connect to my network lol, i think i goofed , now i have no service
Hey there. Used the modified Odin and U1 AQH3 XAA, make sure full Swype, next step Stock Odin with Verizon G955U AQGL. The latest modified Odin 3 v3.12.5_PrinceComsy, stock Odin 3 v3.12.7 . I have all the latest Firmware update for S8+, my Sprint S8+ are unlock and on G955U1 AQH3 and working excellent on Tmobile Network.
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I have flash TMB, VZW, AT&T and G955W firmware on 5 of my Unlock Sprint S8+, work 100%
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I currently have service with Tmo, VZW and AT&T. I also have an IPhone 8 plus, my first one. Just feeling it out to see why people luv apple iPhones so
Hi, I have an unlocked sprint s8 plus.. I'm having a hard time even to getting it to work on Verizon.. Did you figure it out and can you advise me what you did? Thanks
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I can't seem to get it to recognize my Verizon discard
What makes you think the phones unlocked? Did you buy it from someone on their word that it's unlocked? Had sprint confirmed it unlocked or have you used a 3rd party unlock service? Did you just flash unlocked software?(if so that's not carrier unlocked just unbranded without sprint junk)? More info needed to help
I have a Sprint variant Galaxy S8+, confirmed unlocked by Sprint. Do I need a special ODIN to flash T-Mobile variant firmware onto the S8+? I have Android 8 T-Mobile S8+ firmware downloaded.
I have an international S9+ (SM-965F/DS, 256G) and noticed there is no WiFi calling option under Connections/More Connection Settings (or anywhere else). What's up with that? The phone passed all authenticity checks I threw at it, including working Iris scanner and dual-aperture camera, so I really don't think it's a fake.
Of note, I have 2 T-Mobile Sims in it, and everything else seems to be working fine.
Stumped...
Unless you unlock the bootloader and flash the T-Mobile CSC, WiFi calling, VoLTE, video calling, and RCS will not work on the SM-G965F.
Wow, really? Where can I get TMo firmware? And if I do that, will it trip Knox and kill Samsung Pay? Also, will I get Tmo OTA updates after that? Thanks.
chenxiaolong said:
Unless you unlock the bootloader and flash the T-Mobile CSC, WiFi calling, VoLTE, video calling, and RCS will not work on any non-US model.
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That is incorrect! I have it working perfectly fine on my Canadian version 965W. Did you flash to U1 and stay there or did you flash to the TMB U firmware? I have tried both but went back to U1 because of the updates contain the v2 bootloader. I don't have the option to turn it on in U1 but when I connect to WiFi, WiFi Calling automatically is enabled and yes, I have made calls over WiFi to confirm it works.
jcsww said:
That is incorrect! I have it working perfectly fine on my Canadian version 965W. Did you flash to U1 and stay there or did you flash to the TMB U firmware? I have tried both but went back to U1 because of the updates contain the v2 bootloader. I don't have the option to turn it on in U1 but when I connect to WiFi, WiFi Calling automatically is enabled and yes, I have made calls over WiFi to confirm it works.
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Thanks, I'll correct my post to say SM-G965F instead of "any non-US model". It seems that the SM-G965W firmware contains all the T-Mobile bits (eg. /system/framework/TmoWfcUtils.jar), while the SM-G965F does not.
jcsww said:
That is incorrect! I have it working perfectly fine on my Canadian version 965W. Did you flash to U1 and stay there or did you flash to the TMB U firmware? I have tried both but went back to U1 because of the updates contain the v2 bootloader. I don't have the option to turn it on in U1 but when I connect to WiFi, WiFi Calling automatically is enabled and yes, I have made calls over WiFi to confirm it works.
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Lol....dude you have a snapdragon he has exynos so you are totally incorrect actually.
How would you expect him to flash U1 or TMO firmware on an exynos lol?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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chenxiaolong said:
Thanks, I'll correct my post to say SM-G965F instead of "any non-US model". It seems that the SM-G965W firmware contains all the T-Mobile bits (eg. /system/framework/TmoWfcUtils.jar), while the SM-G965F does not.
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The Canadian and US model are essentially identical.
Our exynos devices are vastly different but also superior in many ways. No locked bootloader for us, snap doesn't even have root!
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
kydar said:
I have an international S9+ (SM-965F/DS, 256G) and noticed there is no WiFi calling option under Connections/More Connection Settings (or anywhere else). What's up with that? The phone passed all authenticity checks I threw at it, including working Iris scanner and dual-aperture camera, so I really don't think it's a fake.
Of note, I have 2 T-Mobile Sims in it, and everything else seems to be working fine.
Stumped...
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Got the same issue. I'm in the UK and it's not there. One of the reasons I bought it was because I thought it had it - my work colleague has it on EE and has the option.
Mine is the SM-G965F.
white43 said:
Got the same issue. I'm in the UK and it's not there. One of the reasons I bought it was because I thought it had it - my work colleague has it on EE and has the option.
Mine is the SM-G965F.
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I found the settings you are looking for last night. Instead of being in the Mobile Network tab, like normal Android. Go into the dialer, tab the 3 dots in the top right corner, go to settings, and there they are.
jcsww said:
I found the settings you are looking for last night. Instead of being in the Mobile Network tab, like normal Android. Go into the dialer, tab the 3 dots in the top right corner, go to settings, and there they are.
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Not on mine
white43 said:
Not on mine
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In the UK, you will need to have a "branded" handset.
My S9+ was originally from Vodafone, but I'm using it on Three.
To get WiFI calling, I flashed the stock Three firmware.
You can probably get away with a BTU firmware, and flashing your carriers CSC, but I couldn't be bothered as there was very little bloatware on the Three firmware.
Regards,
Dave
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foxmeister said:
In the UK, you will need to have a "branded" handset.
My S9+ was originally from Vodafone, but I'm using it on Three.
To get WiFI calling, I flashed the stock Three firmware.
You can probably get away with a BTU firmware, and flashing your carriers CSC, but I couldn't be bothered as there was very little bloatware on the Three firmware.
Regards,
Dave
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Ah - well that explains it!
Do you have linkage to the Three 9+ firmware?
I have heard there is a way to change the CSC without rooting, unlocking bootloader, or tripping Knox. I want to avoid that in order to continue using Samsung Pay. If I absolutely have to choose, I will root to get WiFi calling, but if it's possible to get it without rooting, I'm going to find a way!
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Ah - well that explains it!
Do you have linkage to the Three 9+ firmware?
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I downloaded it from samfirmware.com - links to it aren't permitted here!
Regards,
Dave
kydar said:
I have heard there is a way to change the CSC without rooting, unlocking bootloader, or tripping Knox. I want to avoid that in order to continue using Samsung Pay. If I absolutely have to choose, I will root to get WiFi calling, but if it's possible to get it without rooting, I'm going to find a way!
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Mixing and matching firmware can be hit and miss. I wouldn't swap Exynos bootloaders with SnapDragon or vice versa though. The CSC contains the bulk of the carrier related settings and apps. There are usually two CSC files. One will wipe, one won't. The CSC_HOME doesn't wipe but may cause some issues. The other will wipe, at least to some degree. You also might want to look at some of the Combination ROM's available to see if they have all of what you need.
In order to flash without tripping things. The modded or patched version of ODIN is needed.
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I downloaded it from samfirmware.com - links to it aren't permitted here!
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Do you need to unlock bootloader and root to use new stock firmware? Is Three UK - H3G?
Ta
white43 said:
Do you need to unlock bootloader and root to use new stock firmware? Is Three UK - H3G?
Ta
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To answer your questions in order, no, no, and yes.
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So if I wanted to flash the US T-Mobile stock firmware, how would I do it? Where would I even get the firmware? It's not on sammobile as far as I can see.
So I flashed the XEU most recent firmware - released a couple days ago. My device is SM-G965F BTU. Downloaded via SamFirm and flashed the four files with Odin.
Now have VoWifi and VoLTE.
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kydar said:
So if I wanted to flash the US T-Mobile stock firmware, how would I do it? Where would I even get the firmware? It's not on sammobile as far as I can see.
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What model of Samsung phone do you have?
The latest May update gave me wifi calling on my unbranded xeu phone on Three.
foxmeister said:
In the UK, you will need to have a "branded" handset.
My S9+ was originally from Vodafone, but I'm using it on Three.
To get WiFI calling, I flashed the stock Three firmware.
You can probably get away with a BTU firmware, and flashing your carriers CSC, but I couldn't be bothered as there was very little bloatware on the Three firmware.
Regards,
Dave
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Good News!! The brand new XEU stock firmware with may security patch for the S9+ works with WiFi calling and Volte so no need to use the three firmware anymore. I don't know about TMobile but the changelogs stated improvements to Volte and VoWiFI so my guess is that lots of carriers where added to get it work in the multi CSC. Btu for some reason uses a different non multi CSC so don't use BTU
Hi guys im having a heck of a time trying to flash U1 FW to my s9+ cause it has the stupid sprint lease lock on it so i'm trying to flash u1 to it. The U1 worked for my s8+ to remove the lock and sprint bloatware. I have a SM-G965U with build # G965USQU3ARG7 and i downloaded SM-G965U1_G965U1UES2ARF4 firmware but when i try to flash it just fails. i tired it useing prince comsy odin. tried odin 3b and odin v3.12.3 and none works they all fail. So im lost to why its not flashing the phone! any help would be appreciated.
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Hi guys im having a heck of a time trying to flash U1 FW to my s9+ cause it has the stupid sprint lease lock on it so i'm trying to flash u1 to it. The U1 worked for my s8+ to remove the lock and sprint bloatware. I have a SM-G965U with build # G965USQU3ARG7 and i downloaded SM-G965U1_G965U1UES2ARF4 firmware but when i try to flash it just fails. i tired it useing prince comsy odin. tried odin 3b and odin v3.12.3 and none works they all fail. So im lost to why its not flashing the phone! any help would be appreciated.
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The reason why it is failing is because you are on a high boot loader, you current on V3 while the U1 firmware that you was trying to flash is on V2.. You can only flash firmware that's on the same boot loader.
You would need to download G965U1UEU3ARG7 and flash it in order to be on the U1 firmware...
kevindevonwilliams said:
The reason why it is failing is because you are on a high boot loader, you current on V3 while the U1 firmware that you was trying to flash is on V2.. You can only flash firmware that's on the same boot loader.
You would need to download G965U1UEU3ARG7 and flash it in order to be on the U1 firmware...
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Well crap do u know where i could get G965U1UEU3ARG7 firmware i google it but has nothing but pay sites
I don't believe the ARG7 for the U1 hasn't been released yet. I'm still on ARF4, I haven't gotten any updates for ARG7 yet.
But you can get the firmware using the link below when it becomes available. It's the same one I used.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-G965U1/XAA/
well Dameit thats sucks wonder how long it usely takes for samsung to releases FWs for the phones.
l3igl3ang said:
well Dameit thats sucks wonder how long it usely takes for samsung to releases FWs for the phones.
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To be honest it takes as long as it takes... Though for the U1 firmware it does appear to be the last one released after the carriers.
I would imagine that before they release a firmware that covers all the carriers they want to make sure it works for the individual carriers... But that's a theory/speculation I have.
Use Odin3 v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD for flashing U1 firmware on your Sprint SM-G965U
l3igl3ang said:
Hi guys im having a heck of a time trying to flash U1 FW to my s9+ cause it has the stupid sprint lease lock on it so i'm trying to flash u1 to it. The U1 worked for my s8+ to remove the lock and sprint bloatware. I have a SM-G965U with build # G965USQU3ARG7 and i downloaded SM-G965U1_G965U1UES2ARF4 firmware but when i try to flash it just fails. i tired it useing prince comsy odin. tried odin 3b and odin v3.12.3 and none works they all fail. So im lost to why its not flashing the phone! any help would be appreciated.
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Just use Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD for flashing U1 firmware on your Sprint SM-G965U model.
mohibd73 said:
Just use Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD for flashing U1 firmware on your Sprint SM-G965U model.
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He can't because he updated his phone to the latest sprint version which uses the v3 bootloader.
The current U1 firmware uses V2 bootloader.
scottusa2008 said:
He can't because he updated his phone to the latest sprint version which uses the v3 bootloader.
The current U1 firmware uses V2 bootloader.
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yeah they was alrdy updated when i got the phones i got both phones for 225 for the pair owed bills and now lease locks
l3igl3ang said:
yeah they was alrdy updated when i got the phones i got both phones for 225 for the pair owed bills and now lease locks
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First time I have ever heard of a Sprint Lease Lock.. Now I am curious over what that is, so off to google searching for it.
Think I found what your talking about... I am not sure if flashing the U1 firmware will work in this case given it's an S9+ and not an S8. Hopefully it does when the appropriate U1 firmware is released.
Depending on where you got the phones from maybe try doing a return and get a refund?
scottusa2008 said:
He can't because he updated his phone to the latest sprint version which uses the v3 bootloader.
The current U1 firmware uses V2 bootloader.
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Thanks for the helpful information. I didnot know that.
mohibd73 said:
Thanks for the helpful information. I didnot know that.
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No biggie... Just for clarification (if it helps in the future) you can only flash files with the same bootloader version as what is currently installed. You can also flash bootloader versions that are higher then what is currently installed on the device.
What you can not do is flash bootloader versions lower then what is currently installed.
Finding the bootloader version is easy once you know how. Using the firmware version indicated:
G965USQU3ARG7
The bootloader version is the number before the last 4 characters of the firmware version... In this your looking for the number before ARG7... Since the number is 3 it means this firmware uses the version 3 bootloader.
l3igl3ang said:
Well crap do u know where i could get G965U1UEU3ARG7 firmware i google it but has nothing but pay sites
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Do note that it will definitely wipe data.
U1 firmware (G965U1UEU3ARG7) https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903999031
Also use this Odin to flash (Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_Patche) https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528067951
kevindevonwilliams said:
Do note that it will definitely wipe data.
U1 firmware (G965U1UEU3ARG7) https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903999031
Also use this Odin to flash (Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_Patche) https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528067951
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So it is out there?
When did this update become available for the G965U1?
I haven't even gotten a notification that it's available (nor does it show up when I check for software updates)..
scottusa2008 said:
So it is out there?
When did this update become available for the G965U1?
I haven't even gotten a notification that it's available (nor does it show up when I check for software updates)..
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Few days, but its behind time. Its July patch..
The update is only available via the Odin files currently
kevindevonwilliams said:
Few days, but its behind time. Its July patch..
The update is only available via the Odin files currently
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Ok.. Am flashing it now, will post results once I get the phone back up and running
Got it all flashed and back up and running... Just took a bit to restore everything and all my settings. Haven't seen anything amiss as of yet, sure I won't find out if there are any quirks until I let things settle for a day or two.
** Update 9/10 - So far so good, working like a charm. Even the wifi issue I had where it kept saying my internet might not be available (even though it was, and turning wifi off and back on would make it work) seems to be gone. Thanks for the link kevindevonwilliams
kevindevonwilliams said:
Do note that it will definitely wipe data.
U1 firmware (G965U1UEU3ARG7) https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903999031
Also use this Odin to flash (Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_Patche) https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528067951
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Sorry for my noob question, but it is just flash the full firmware or do I have to flash any combination file before do that?
I tried to flash G965UOYN3ARG7 TMB to my Sprint S9+ (firmware G965USQU3ARG7), but it didn´t switch the carrier.
Thanks in advanced.
rocz.mx said:
Sorry for my noob question, but it is just flash the full firmware or do I have to flash any combination file before do that?
I tried to flash G965UOYN3ARG7 TMB to my Sprint S9+ (firmware G965USQU3ARG7), but it didn´t switch the carrier.
Thanks in advanced.
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You trying switch your device from Sprint (SPR) to TMobile (TMB)?
What service are you using at the moment?
kevindevonwilliams said:
You trying switch your device from Sprint (SPR) to TMobile (TMB)?
What service are you using at the moment?
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My device is unlocked, but I have the same problem of lease Sprint. I did search in the web and I found this thread, I did download the files you posted, but I have already the firmware before mentioned and flash it using Patched Odin, but it didn´t work. Still having the same warning from Sprint.
rocz.mx said:
My device is unlocked, but I have the same problem of lease Sprint. I did search in the web and I found this thread, I did download the files you posted, but I have already the firmware before mentioned and flash it using Patched Odin, but it didn´t work. Still having the same warning from Sprint.
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To carrier switch you would need to flash the U1 firmware, then insert the carrier of your choice [not Sprint] then set up device, after download the latest U firmware which is 3SARI4 and flash it.
Do not flash the USERDATA unless it is for the carrier you switching to
We're adding a line on our Verizon account with an S9+ that was on Canada's freedom mobile network.
I checked the IMEI on Verizon byod and it shows not compatible.
I asked some questions on reddit and was told to try flashing U1 firmware.
Been a while since I tinkered with phones like this so I'm comfortable with it but wondering:
Is this possible?
And if so, where to start? Any guides here I can follow?
Cads9usa said:
We're adding a line on our Verizon account with an S9+ that was on Canada's freedom mobile network.
I checked the IMEI on Verizon byod and it shows not compatible.
I asked some questions on reddit and was told to try flashing U1 firmware.
Been a while since I tinkered with phones like this so I'm comfortable with it but wondering:
Is this possible?
And if so, where to start? Any guides here I can follow?
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cant do it. the U1 firmware is for SnapDragon processors and the G960F has a Exynos. not compatible and youre not going to be able to use that phone on vzw period. sorry man. well, you can theoretically use it for data, but thats it. Basically, no F model galaxy phones on vzw
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oops, i said 960, which is true, but it also applies to the 965s as well
youdoofus said:
cant do it. the U1 firmware is for SnapDragon processors and the G960F has a Exynos. not compatible and youre not going to be able to use that phone on vzw period. sorry man. well, you can theoretically use it for data, but thats it. Basically, no F model galaxy phones on vzw
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oops, i said 960, which is true, but it also applies to the 965s as well
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Thanks for the reply.
This is G965W, from what I see online that's Snapdragon.
Does that make the switch possible?
Cads9usa said:
Thanks for the reply.
This is G965W, from what I see online that's Snapdragon.
Does that make the switch possible?
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my bad, i was thinking the F model for some odd reason. If its the W, then it should be fine. The only snapdragon models the U1 doesnt work for is the chinese ones
youdoofus said:
my bad, i was thinking the F model for some odd reason. If its the W, then it should be fine. The only snapdragon models the U1 doesnt work for is the chinese ones
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That's great then.
Can you point me to where I'd find instructions and download to the U1 software for G965W?
Cads9usa said:
That's great then.
Can you point me to where I'd find instructions and download to the U1 software for G965W?
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https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-G965U1/AIO/download/G965U1UES6CSH8/291028/
but use samfirm or firja to download it unless you like waiting for hours unnecessarily lol
frija
samfirm
get the pda and csc alphanumerics from that page i linked above and enter them in either of those tools (they do the exact same thing and do it equally as well as one another. choosing between the two is simply a ford/chevy thing)
from there youll need the patched Odin to flash carrier free firmware on a carrier dependent phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
there ya go!
youdoofus said:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-G965U1/AIO/download/G965U1UES6CSH8/291028/
but use samfirm or firja to download it unless you like waiting for hours unnecessarily lol
frija
samfirm
get the pda and csc alphanumerics from that page i linked above and enter them in either of those tools (they do the exact same thing and do it equally as well as one another. choosing between the two is simply a ford/chevy thing)
from there youll need the patched Odin to flash carrier free firmware on a carrier dependent phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
there ya go!
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Downloading the file from Frija now, thanks!
Curious how would I have known to choose AIO over XAA or another unknown country code?
Cads9usa said:
Downloading the file from Frija now, thanks!
Curious how would I have known to choose AIO over XAA or another unknown country code?
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to my understanding, all the "unknown" country codes are unbranded and the only difference is the security updates. I just went with the latest one available when i flashed my U1 firmware
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to my understanding, all the "unknown" country codes are unbranded and the only difference is the security updates. I just went with the latest one available when i flashed my U1 firmware
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Got it, thanks!
so i just got a note 8 its stuck on oreo im not receiving any updates so i thought i outta do it manually but the thing is i dont have the oem unlock option yet do i need it for flashing stock firmware with odin plus what firmware should i flash? i got snapdragon n950u xaa/xaa/tmb its on bootloader v5 i think i need to upgrade to pie
I think OEM unlock, is just to disable Factory Reset Protection if you don't know the original Google account used to register the device.
....whenver the device is wiped.
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Savitar8097651 said:
so i just got a note 8 its stuck on oreo im not receiving any updates so i thought i outta do it manually but the thing is i dont have the oem unlock option yet do i need it for flashing stock firmware with odin plus what firmware should i flash? i got snapdragon n950u xaa/xaa/tmb its on bootloader v5 i think i need to upgrade to pie
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You can download the tmb stock firmware with samfirm.exe or frija on pc and flash it with Odin.
The OEM switch doesn't do anything to prevent flashing firmware through Odin. Also you won't see it on snapdragons models, only through the combination firmwares.
The OEM switch is used on exynos models to unlock bootloaders. The n950W/U/U1 has LOCKED bootloaders so it doesn't work on them.
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You can download the tmb stock firmware with samfirm.exe or frija on pc and flash it with Odin.
The OEM switch doesn't do anything to prevent flashing firmware through Odin. Also you won't see it on snapdragons models, only through the combination firmwares.
The OEM switch is used on exynos models to unlock bootloaders. The n950W/U/U1 has LOCKED bootloaders so it doesn't work on them.
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i tried flashing this one N950USQU5DSD3 firmware and on odin after setup connection it gave all threads completed 1 failed 0 completed can u help me on this?
this my phone
Bootloader Version :
N950USQS5CRK1
PDA Version :
N950USQS5CRK2
CSC Version:
N950UOYN5CRK1
Baseband Version:
N950USQS5CRK1
i took the firmware off this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...n950u-t3925823
Did you extract everything resulting in Ap..Bl..Cp..Csc..Home_csc?
Using correct Odin. Try different USB port
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To add to that make sure it's a usb 2 port or lower version. Don't use usb 3 port it seems to cause issues with Odin.
Savitar8097651 said:
so i just got a note 8 its stuck on oreo im not receiving any updates so i thought i outta do it manually but the thing is i dont have the oem unlock option yet do i need it for flashing stock firmware with odin plus what firmware should i flash? i got snapdragon n950u xaa/xaa/tmb its on bootloader v5 i think i need to upgrade to pie
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Snapdragon does not have OEM unlock
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It's strange, more than 10.days i use Horizon room and rooted, but i don't see that "OEM unloock" on developer menu, the root works fine....Question is ... is it problem for my note8 or not?
Alboooz said:
It's strange, more than 10.days i use Horizon room and rooted, but i don't see that "OEM unloock" on developer menu, the root works fine....Question is ... is it problem for my note8 or not?
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No
It should be fine! Since your bootloader is already unlocked and rooted.
Some roms hide that OEM unlock switch. Guess to prevent the phone kg state to go to prenormal mode if toggled.
BluePhnx said:
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It should be fine! Since your bootloader is already unlocked and rooted.
Some roms hide that OEM unlock switch. Guess to prevent the phone kg state to go to prenormal mode if toggled.
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I understand it now, thanks friend.