SM-G965U G965USQS4CSC8 & SM-G965U1 G965U1UEU4CSC7 Apr-21-19 Official PIE Firmware
Introduction:
Download official G965USQS4CSC8 (carrier) and G965U1UEU4CSC7 (unlocked) firmware for the SM-G965U and SM-G965U1 here. You can flash either onto a SM-G965U or SM-G965U1 using the patched Odin linked below. Flashing back and forth is safe because they are both on bootloader version 4.
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Patch Level:
Carrier SM-G965U 04-01-19 (CSC8)
Unlocked SM-G965U1 03-01-19 (CSC7)
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So, what is userdata?
A lot of people think this is carrier bloat only. However, userdata also contains the files necessary to activate carrier specific features. Without it, you may not be able utilize all of the carrier features that the phone is capable of providing. Please note that carrier userdata may not be available for your carrier.
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SM-G965U1 (unlocked version) users read here:
Drawbacks of flashing carrier version G965USQS4CSC8 firmware on the unlocked phone (SM-G965U1):
CallerID no longer works unless you subscribe to carriers CallerID service.
Installs carrier bloat.
Benefits of flashing carrier version G965USQS4CSC8 firmware on the unlocked version phone (SM-G965U1):
Will enable all carrier specific features (video calling, etc, etc).
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SM-G965U (carrier version) users read here:
Drawbacks of flashing unlocked version G965U1UEU4CSC7 firmware on the carrier version phone (SM-G965U):
Will disable all carrier specific features (video calling, etc, etc).
Benefits of flashing unlocked version G965U1UEU4CSC7 firmware on the carrier version phone (SM-G965U):
CallerID works without subscribing to carriers CallerID service.
Eliminates carrier bloat.
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Installation Instructions:
Reboot to download mode:
Power off your Galaxy S9 Plus completely until it vibrates.
Press and hold the Volume Down + Bixby + Power buttons simultaneously. Release the buttons when you see the warning message.
Now just press Volume up button to continue.
Congratulations, you're now in download mode.
Connect your phone to your PC:
Start the patched Odin 3.13.1 that you downloaded from the provided link.
Plug the cord your phone came with into your phone and PC. Other cords may not work.
The Odin log will display a <ID:0/005> Added!! message once it connects.
Flash the firmware:
First, extract the compressed firmware to a folder on your PC.
In Odin, begin with the BL (bootloader) box, navigate to the firmware folder and select the file beginning with BL_.
Wait for each file to initialize and appear to the right of its corresponding box before attempting to proceed to the next step.
Now select the AP (Application Processor aka System) box, it should open the correct folder, then select the file beginning with AP_.
AP takes a while to initialize, don't worry.
Now select the CP (Core Processor aka modem) box, then select the file beginning with CP_.
Now select the CSC (Consumer Software Customization aka Carrier Settings) box, then select the file beginning with CSC_.
Choose HOME_CSC to not wipe your phone, or CSC_ (preferred option when switching between unlocked and carrier versions) to wipe your phone .
Optionally, select the userdata (User Data) box, then select the file beginning with USERDATA_.
Now, click start and wait for the magic.
Disconnect the cord when the phone reboots.
The phone should boot to recovery to automatically cleanup, then reboot again.
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Downloads:
Download SM-G965U Firmware Here
Download SM-G965U1 Firmware Here
Download patched Odin Here
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Your post title made it seem like the v2 version for the U1 was out...
Anyone spot a full download or patch for G965USQS2ARF4?
Canadian S9's are already running May security patch,build number G965WSWVLU2ARE6
Full version of G965USQS2ARF4 uploading now
Full version of G965USQS2ARF4 uploading now
You do realize how misleading the thread topic is? Your implying there's a U1 version of the ARF4 firmware.
The 965U ARF4 Odin files have also been out for days. I flashed 2 days ago.
todd3835 said:
You do realize how misleading the thread topic is? Your implying there's a U1 version of the ARF4 firmware.
The 965U ARF4 Odin files have also been out for days. I flashed 2 days ago.
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It's not misleading, the firmware can be flashed on either version and it is official firmware. Further no one has posted the full version (includes HOME_CSC and USERDATA) for download until now. What's your beef?
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rmarinella said:
This is the official G965USQS2ARF4 firmware for all SM-G965U Samsung Galaxy S9+ devices.
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Thanks for posting this!
I had the ARE6 but the ARF4.
There is also an ARF5 out too! I think thats what @Ellywiggy said?
Scott said:
Thanks for posting this!
I had the ARE6 but the ARF4.
There is also an ARF5 out too! I think thats what @Ellywiggy said?
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The ARF5 Isn't official, at least not yet. If you use apps like SamsungPay that rely on safety net, you're best off not to use that version, at least until or if it becomes official.
rmarinella said:
The ARF5 Isn't official, at least not yet. If you use apps like SamsungPay that rely on safety net, you're best off not to use that version, at least until or if it becomes official.
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Gotcha!
Also, in the OP you could help clarify what the other guy was talking about by stating that this firmware is US Xfinty which is a Verizon MVNO. I think thats what the other guy may have meant. When you look at the OP quickly you do get the impression that this may be for the unlocked U1. But eitherway... Thanks for posting it! Much better than trying to download from SamMobile!!!
rmarinella said:
It's not misleading, the firmware can be flashed on either version and it is official firmware. Further no one has posted the full version (includes HOME_CSC and USERDATA) for download until now. What's your beef?
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The reason I say it *was* misleading is because the title made it seem like there was a U1 version of the 2ARF2 release. While I'm not in that boat, there are people looking to swap carriers, which requires flashing to the U1 to remove carrier settings, before then flashing to a new carrier.
rmarinella said:
The ARF5 Isn't official, at least not yet. If you use apps like SamsungPay that rely on safety net, you're best off not to use that version, at least until or if it becomes official.
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Samsung Pay does usually work on the unoffial / pre-release releases. Samsung Pay only relies on Knox.
todd3835 said:
The reason I say it *was* misleading is because the title made it seem like there was a U1 version of the 2ARF2 release. While I'm not in that boat, there are people looking to swap carriers, which requires flashing to the U1 to remove carrier settings, before then flashing to a new carrier.
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Yep, that's me!
Waiting and Waiting....
Just got the ARF4 update for my SM-G965U1 with OTA this morning. So far so good.
sonymd said:
Just got the ARF4 update for my SM-G965U1 with OTA this morning. So far so good.
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yeah I stared at it in shock and disbelief lol
sonymd said:
Just got the ARF4 update for my SM-G965U1 with OTA this morning. So far so good.
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I just checked and I just got the OTA too!
Samfirm has the G965U1 ARF4 ODIN files available for download.
ChadH42 said:
Samfirm has the G965U1 ARF4 ODIN files available for download.
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Anyone able to download and upload it here?
geoff5093 said:
Anyone able to download and upload it here?
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I did. Flashed and all functions are working. I downloaded the TFN version.
ChadH42 said:
I did. Flashed and all functions are working. I downloaded the TFN version.
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Do you have a link to it here? I'm on the T-Mobile firmware but want to flash it to Verizon, and need to flash it to the U1 unlocked firmware first.
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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.
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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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
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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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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?
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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.
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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
I ordered an unlocked model, G965U1 from eBay, but the seller sent me a G965U Verizon. At least that's the firmware that it has on it. I'm familiar with Odin and everything, so I'm wondering if I should keep it and just flash it over to what I want. Is this a viable option, I already had to send back a OnePlus 6T back to OnePlus, so I'm getting kind of tired of sending phones back.
Will the phone be just as good as what I ordered if I flash a different firmware on it, radio band-wise and such?The phone says I do not have a Verizon sim in it but I seem to be getting service from my T-Mobile sim.... Is this because all Verizon phones come unlocked? Sorry I'm just so confused with a different models and different bootloaders and different firmwares, so any advice would be appreciated!
Issue resolved, big thanks to user @jcsww!
I'm having similar crisis, can you tell me the steps u did? I have downloaded Odin and the Tmobile firmware that I've yet to flash. I want to do a backup first but cannot find a TWRP for G965U, guess ill just create a backup on stock?
NekoXiu said:
I'm having similar crisis, can you tell me the steps u did? I have downloaded Odin and the Tmobile firmware that I've yet to flash. I want to do a backup first but cannot find a TWRP for G965U, guess ill just create a backup on stock?
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I would start by reading where I posted in the other thread, and another member stepped up and laid it all out for me: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9-plus/how-to/g965u-g965u1-firmware-links-t3763487/page144. I don't have any clue about backing up or using TWRP on this device tho.
i have a g965u but i dont have VOLTE.The phone was from US and i use in Romania.the phone is ok but i dont have VOLTE.What i should do?
tanaru said:
i have a g965u but i dont have VOLTE.The phone was from US and i use in Romania.the phone is ok but i dont have VOLTE.What i should do?
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What firmware does the phone have, from what US carrier? I I think the only thing you can try is flashing different firmwares to see if it will work. Maybe try converting it to a U S. factory unlocked G965U1, then the phone will reboot to configure the settings and features according to your sim card. No guarantee with this kind of thing tho.
I have ore 8.0 and the phone is from sprint but unlocked.i thin is from sprint cause i have sprint omadm
sm g965u
g965usqs3brj6
In settings-system updates is:UICC Unlock:Your device is unllocked for any SIM card
tanaru said:
sm g965u
g965usqs3brj6
In settings-system updates is:UICC Unlock:Your device is unllocked for any SIM card
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You could try switching to the firmware for unlocked model G965U1, latest is 3ARJ6. No guarantee that it will make volte work though, that kind of thing is definitely hit and miss, and your phone is ideally suited for American carriers. But that's what I would try. You might also want to call up your service provider and see if they can do anything.
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You could try switching to the firmware for unlocked model G965U1, latest is 3ARJ6. No guarantee that it will make volte work though, that kind of thing is definitely hit and miss, and your phone is ideally suited for American carriers. But that's what I would try. You might also want to call up your service provider and see if they can do anything.
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You can learn me how to flash step by step?
My phone is a sprint version and is unlocked.When i start up my phone i have a notification"sprint omdam",I have SQS3BRJ6 software version.On this i have to put U1 version(3ARJ6)? I have to flash with odin patched or nonpatched because i want the feature updates?
tanaru said:
You can learn me how to flash step by step?
My phone is a sprint version and is unlocked.When i start up my phone i have a notification"sprint omdam",I have SQS3BRJ6 software version.On this i have to put U1 version(3ARJ6)? I have to flash with odin patched or nonpatched because i want the feature updates?
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I flashed my Verizon G965U to G965U1. I used the patched Odin and used the CSC from the U1 firmware... My phone flashed and wiped, and then it booted up and detected my SIM card, then it rebooted again to configure all the settings based on my SIM card. After I did that I was getting the U1 updates directly to the phone.
Thanks!you can give me the variant of odin and soft to flash for my phone?
tanaru said:
Thanks!you can give me the variant of odin and soft to flash for my phone?
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I don't remember exactly where I got them but they are easy to find by searching. I remember the Odin file ended in patcheD.zip. For the firmware I believe I used the Samfirmware site.
why is necesarily patched odin?
tanaru said:
why is necesarily patched odin?
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I believe it's because you are flashing a firmware that does not match what is already on your phone.
YrrchSebor said:
I believe it's because you are flashing a firmware that does not match what is already on your phone.
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and what the firmware i should choose ,cause are a lot of U1 on sammobile.it needs to flash all files or only csc?
Is there any way to change or remove the verizon boot animation I know it usually requires root but as that is not possible on this version is the anything else I can do?
jolly_roger_hook said:
Is there any way to change or remove the verizon boot animation I know it usually requires root but as that is not possible on this version is the anything else I can do?
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You could try flashing the unlocked version of the firmware, but that only changes the boot animation to a different one. With my sprint phone it went to the stock Samsung one after flashing the firmware for the G965U1
Otherwise no way I know of to customize it. Things like that require root access which we don't have.
scottusa2008 said:
You could try flashing the unlocked version of the firmware, but that only changes the boot animation to a different one. With my sprint phone it went to the stock Samsung one after flashing the firmware for the G965U1
Otherwise no way I know of to customize it. Things like that require root access which we don't have.
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That's all I want is to get rid of that annoying white verizon one
jolly_roger_hook said:
That's all I want is to get rid of that annoying white verizon one
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Just keep in mind flashing the G965U1 firmware may cause certain sprint features to not work.
The G965U1 is from the non carrier branded phone so it is the most generically compatible firmware. Any carrier specific additions added to the firmware by the carrier wouldn't be present.
Like for example the tmobile firmware has the video calling built into the dialer. With the g965U1 firmware it is not present.
scottusa2008 said:
Just keep in mind flashing the G965U1 firmware may cause certain sprint features to not work.
The G965U1 is from the non carrier branded phone so it is the most generically compatible firmware. Any carrier specific additions added to the firmware by the carrier wouldn't be present.
Like for example the tmobile firmware has the video calling built into the dialer. With the g965U1 firmware it is not present.
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Yea I had u1 firmware a while back I upgrade because pie came out but I don't think there is a u1 firmware for pie as far as I could find
jolly_roger_hook said:
Yea I had u1 firmware a while back I upgrade because pie came out but I don't think there is a u1 firmware for pie as far as I could find
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It's there.
If your using Samfirm app to download the firmware you search for the model SM-G965U1 and then XAA for the region.
Using sammobile you search for the model SM-G965U1 and then at the drop down menu select "(Unknown) XAA" from the available options.
Here's a link to help: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965U1/XAA/
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It's there.
If your using Samfirm app to download the firmware you search for the model SM-G965U1 and then XAA for the region.
Using sammobile you search for the model SM-G965U1 and then at the drop down menu select "(Unknown) XAA" from the available options.
Here's a link to help: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965U1/XAA/
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Thanks for the help
scottusa2008 said:
It's there.
If your using Samfirm app to download the firmware you search for the model SM-G965U1 and then XAA for the region.
Using sammobile you search for the model SM-G965U1 and then at the drop down menu select "(Unknown) XAA" from the available options.
Here's a link to help: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965U1/XAA/
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i downloaded odin and the newest U1 firmware but it wont flash fails every time could it be because my version of pie is newer then the one available or that my security path is higher?
jolly_roger_hook said:
i downloaded odin and the newest U1 firmware but it wont flash fails every time could it be because my version of pie is newer then the one available or that my security path is higher?
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The only thing I can see causing the issue is the bootloader version. You can only flash firmware with the same bootloader version or higher then what is currently installed on your phone.
To locate the bootloader version look at your baseband version. Start at the very right hand side count left 5 characters inwards. The number that is present would be the bootloader version.
Using the example below the bootloader version would be number 5
G965USQS5CSEA
scottusa2008 said:
The only thing I can see causing the issue is the bootloader version. You can only flash firmware with the same bootloader version or higher then what is currently installed on your phone.
To locate the bootloader version look at your baseband version. Start at the very right hand side count left 5 characters inwards. The number that is present would be the bootloader version.
Using the example below the bootloader version would be number 5
G965USQS5CSEA
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Yea I'll have to wait for an updated version min is a 5 the nesewst out I can find is still 4 for U1
Hi all,
I ended up getting a phone from a foreign region (Taiwan - I live in the UK), since I couldn't find the 8gb version from a UK seller.
The phone came with the tamper seals broken
https://imgur.com/a/pSd9yoZ
and seemingly had a screen protector on it (I don't know if it was the factory film, but it seemed too hardy to be that).
https://www.onbuy.com/gb/unlocked-a...s-5g-dual-sim-256gb-8gb-ram~c12871~p52964453/
The phone is listed as Unlocked and New.
It seems that the seller sold a used device as new? Or would they have had to unpack the device to network unlock it?
I installed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&gl=GB which gives a "Sorry! Root access is not propertly installed on this device." message.
Also, booting the phone in download mode gives the line: "WARRANTY VOID : 0x0", so it seems Knox hasn't been tripped.
Does this mean the phone is safe to use without fear of malware?
Will things like Samsung pay work if the phone is from a different region (with Knox still intact)?
Should I flash a fresh stock ROM? (I've never done this before)
If so, would it have to be a Taiwanese one? (with matching CSC region)
Thanks!
Arobase40 said:
The tamper seals broken is normal if the seller added a film protection...
I have no experience with phones from Taiwan, but I bought my Galaxy Note9 with 512 GB storage to a dealer from Hong-Kong but the Note9 came from an Australian carrier (unlocked though)... lol
I flashed a XEF French firmware and all is fine till now.
No need to flash a firmware from Taiwan as you can use any firmware you wish so if any malware it should be erase, and don't forget to use the normal CSC and not the HOME_CSC, so it will switch the Taïwan CSC to your UK CSC...
You can also remove most bloatwares with adb commands without being root.
But be aware Samsung Pay doesn't work in every countries of the world, so be sure it is working in your country.
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Thanks!
So I should flash stock firmware? Or you think I can use it without flashing?
Arobase40 said:
better flash a stock firmware as we never know the consequence of Taiwanese CSC specially with your phone call plan... ^^
Then, you'll be sure your phone will be fully clean. You have to do this only one time !
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Ok. But will this break Knox? Will it disable features like Samsung Pay?
How will updates be affected?
edit: the 256gb/8gb RAM model doesn't exist in the EU/UK. So if I use a UK firmware, can this cause errors? (UK has only 128GB/6GB RAM).
If you still feel insecure you can keep the Taẅan firmware but you will be on your own... ^^
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What can happen if I don't flash any stock firmware?
Arobase40 said:
Since this is original and genuine firmware from Samsung, there should be not problem and no issue at all.
As I said if Samsung Pay is working in the UK, there should also be no problem !
Just use PC Odin which is also an official tool used in the official Samsung Repair centers.
As far I know Taïwan receives International firmwares.
There was also no Galaxy Note9 with 512GB storage in France and I never encounter any trouble with Samsung firmwares.
If you still feel insecure you can keep the Taẅan firmware but you will be on your own... ^^
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If I do flash, is this a trusted source to download the firmware: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a52s/firmware/SM-A528B/BTU/download/A528BXXS1AUL3/1598707/
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Sammobile is a trusted place to download firmware, however they have a speed cap for non premium users.
I would suggest you to use Frija which can be found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-checker.3910594/
razercortex said:
Sammobile is a trusted place to download firmware, however they have a speed cap for non premium users.
I would suggest you to use Frija which can be found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-checker.3910594/
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or https://github.com/jesec/samfirm.js
Arobase40 said:
YUP !
But with Sammobile the download rate will be very very low and it may take between 2 to 4 hours at the least...
So better use Frija if you can as it will run at full speed !
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ok thanks!
razercortex said:
Sammobile is a trusted place to download firmware, however they have a speed cap for non premium users.
I would suggest you to use Frija which can be found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-checker.3910594/
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Which version of Odin should I download from https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/patched-odin-3-13-1.3762572/
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Arobase40 said:
Loool
I guess OP is kind of a rookie and not so confident and you suggest him to use a Linux version and/or to compile his own version ???
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Yes it's a command line tool so it's a bit more complicated lol
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I think anyone should be fine
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Ok, thanks.
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Please report once done.
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I will. I will wait to see if the seller can explain why the box was not sealed. If I do not get a reply in few days I will try flash the UK unlocked firmware (CSC: BTU). This is the correct firmware for UK (unlocked), yes?
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There are different CSC for your country but BTU should be fine with UK carrier free phone.
I don't think you should waist your time with the seal as obviously this is due to the screen protection and as "WARRANTY VOID : 0x0", but do as you wish...
Other clues to know if there were an attempt to root this phone : from the Download mode you should see :
- CURRENT BINARY : Samsung Official
- OEM LOCK : ON
- WARRANTY VOID : 0x0
Then all is fine !
But if you have :
- CURRENT BINARY : "Custom (0xxxx)
- OEM LOCK : OFF (U)
- WARRANTY VOID : 0x1
Then you are in trouble...
BTW can you confirm the actual CSC ?
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I have all that in Download mode - so there has been no root access?
The CSC is A528BBRI1AUL2 which appears to be the 1 December 21 security update (I installed this because I thought it would be safer to connect to WiFi with the latest version).
Edit: what can happen if I keep the Taiwan CSC? You said can be problems with my phone call plan??
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If this is this one :
- CURRENT BINARY : Samsung Official
- OEM LOCK : ON
- WARRANTY VOID : 0x0
Then indeed no root access !!!
A528BBRI1AUL2 : is NOT the CSC. It should be 3 Letters or 2 letters with a number as BTU is the UK CSC...
Should be in the "Carrier software version" or something like that as I don't have an English firmware version.
About keeping Taiwan CSC, I said could be problem with your phone call plan as your actual UK carrier may think you are calling from Taïwan and may charge you extra fees... lol
This is just a hypothesis, a guess...
But come on, you have all the steps and tools to do this safely so don't be so scary...
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CSC is BRI (A528BBRI1AUL2)
I will post here if I decide to flash BTU CSC. I can't find any information of someone who flashed BTU on BRI device, so I am worried that it might cause issues. I am a n00b so I don't know what the problems can be.
Ledzee said:
CSC is BRI (A528BBRI1AUL2)
I will post here if I decide to flash BTU CSC. I can't find any information of someone who flashed BTU on BRI device, so I am worried that it might cause issues. I am a n00b so I don't know what the problems can be.
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You shouldn't be too worried about switching firmware, as long as you're doing it the right way. There might be one or two small things you'll need to set when you switch firmwares due to different configs, but you should be good to go.
Odin only flashes the firmware if it sees that everything is set right, otherwise the firmware won't be flashed which virtually removes most troubles you would otherwise face in more universal flash tools.
But do it when you feel like it, watch plenty of videos on how to do it so that you know exactly how the process goes on.
Other than that, the others have pretty much told you everything there is to know. I wouldn't worry about the broken seals since the phone looks to be on official software with Knox intact. I would flash it with a clean firmware though just to be 100% that there no nasty on it!
Edit: Since you are a newbie to this, make sure you get the right firmware for your phone. The A52 has so many variants, the A525F, A525M, A526B, A526U1, A528B and there might be more. Make sure you know your's by looking for the Model Number in the About Phone section at the foot of the settings app.
ashraftheboss said:
You shouldn't be too worried about switching firmware, as long as you're doing it the right way. There might be one or two small things you'll need to set when you switch firmwares due to different configs, but you should be good to go.
Odin only flashes the firmware if it sees that everything is set right, otherwise the firmware won't be flashed which virtually removes most troubles you would otherwise face in more universal flash tools.
But do it when you feel like it, watch plenty of videos on how to do it so that you know exactly how the process goes on.
Other than that, the others have pretty much told you everything there is to know. I wouldn't worry about the broken seals since the phone looks to be on official software with Knox intact. I would flash it with a clean firmware though just to be 100% that there no nasty on it!
Edit: Since you are a newbie to this, make sure you get the right firmware for your phone. The A52 has so many variants, the A525F, A525M, A526B, A526U1, A528B and there might be more. Make sure you know your's by looking for the Model Number in the About Phone section at the foot of the settings app.
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The full model name is SM-A528BZKIBRI. How do I know if a particular CSC will be compatible?
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When you use Frija, for the Model name you just have to type SM-A528B and for the CSC, type BTU, then click on Check Update. it will show you the latest firmware available. Simply click on Download and then put it in the folder of your choice.
It may take a while depending on your internet speed. You will find a zip file with 5 files inside. So you just have to unzip it, before you can use PC Odin to flash them.
In you case, you have to use the CSC_OMC_XXXXXX and not the HOME_CSC_XXXXX as you want to convert the BRI CSC to BTU CSC.
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Thanks. So I can type any region's CSC as long as I put the model as SM-A528B and the files will be compatible?
Doesn't matter that BRI isn't in the same multi-csc (OXM) that BTU is in?
Ledzee said:
Thanks. So I can type any region's CSC as long as I put the model as SM-A528B and the files will be compatible?
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Pretty much yeah.
Arobase40 said:
NOPE, as all CSC won't be compatible as all countries aren't using the same network frequencies and VoLTE or VoWifi aren't supported everywhere and some frequencies won't be compatible and thus won't work !
One time I downloaded and flashed an Indian firmware to get phone call recorder function and my french carrier charged me different SMS I didn't send myself !!! ^^
So I had to flash back a local firmware to get rid of this problem !!! ^^
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I am confused haha. So how do I know that BTU is compatible on my device?
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Because I tell you it is
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haha. How do you know though?
Also, is it a problem that I downloaded the December Security Update already? (Now factory reset just takes it back to December update, not older).
Most of us already know how to flash firmware with Odin. Here, anyone can post available firmware for everyone to use as well as general discussion.
U firmware can be flashed on a U1 device and U1 firmware can be flashed on a U device using Odin. Most times going between the 2 requires you to factory reset.
Make sure you have the latest Odin installed on your computer. Download the correct firmware for your device (SamFw) is a good place to find firmware. After firmware is downloaded, you will need to extract the firmware. Once extracted you will have files BL..AP..CP..CSC..and HOME_CSC
You should already have started a basic setup of your device. Once you have done that go to Settings/About phone/Software information/Build number. Click build number about 8 times to activate Developer Options. Go to Developer options and toggle on USB debugging. Power off Boot device to Download mode, open Odin on computer, connect device and ensure Odin detects device. Once detected, add BL file to BL spot in odin, AP file to AP and so on. Remember flash just CSC will wipe device, using HOME_CSC will keep data. Once all files have been added in correct spots in Odin click start. Sometimes Odin flash does fail. Just start over doing the same steps again. It should be noted that if you do get the blue emergency download screen you are still able to flash the firmware from this screen.
If there is anything that I have forgotten feel free to pass it along. This is a user friendly thread. Huge thanks to:
Mohammad, JrKruse, Klabit, Mark, and anyone else I forgot to mention for helping me continue to learn.
LOCKED FIRMWARE (U)
SM-S918USQU1AVKT Locked (U) USC
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Firmware S918USQU1AWA6
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Firmware S918USQU1AWBD
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Firmware S918USQU1AWBE
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Firmware S918USQS1AWBM (MARCH SECURITY PATCH)
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Firmware S918USQS1AWBL (MARCH SECURITY PATCH)
https://mega.nz/file/ax4TXKhS#PmNlyWPw_SAE4rya03dtGUV8NJSwmUZLllMUbqDhOHs VZW/CHA/CCT
Firmware S918USQU1AWC8 April Patch
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ATT/DSA/DSH/TMB/TMK
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S918U1UEU1AWC8 Firmware April Patch Link
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So, you are talking that EEUU firmware for example can be flashed for europe?
This is for United States U and U1 devices
butchieboy said:
DOWNLOADS
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SM-S918USQU1AVKT
8.68 GB file on MEGA
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Sorry for the mess...xda is screwing up again
Just have one question, how's the vibration motor on S23 U, is it stronger than the S22?
butchieboy said:
SM-S918USQU1AVKT
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Is this the att unlocked firmware or just the Samsung unlocked firmware. I would like the ATT unlocked when available. The updates are quicker on ATT.
boybkol said:
Just have one question, how's the vibration motor on S23 U, is it stronger than the S22?
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It's reported as being weak like the S22, when compared to the stronger vibration of the S21 at least.
I'm actually more concerned over the speakers
bassman418 said:
I'm actually more concerned over the speakers
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Speakers are louder than S22 Ultra.
The vibration motor seems weak in my opinion. The speakers are nothing special and not as loud or full sounding as my OnePlus 8T.
borijess said:
Is this the att unlocked firmware or just the Samsung unlocked firmware. I would like the ATT unlocked when available. The updates are quicker on ATT.
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It's actually USC firmware. But it doesn't matter because they are all the same. It is not U1 firmware. It's unknown what build number At&t will have unless someone already has the device in their hand.
jcsww said:
The vibration motor seems weak in my opinion. The speakers are nothing special and not as loud or full sounding as my OnePlus 8T.
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Surprisingly both the speakers and the vibration motor of the OnePlus 11 are reportedly stronger than S23U this generation in most of the independent reviews I've seen online.
And as we know, At&t does not post their firmware
The build number for the T-Mobile version is currently ends in 1AWA6
Anybody device ship
Mine says arriving tomorrow
butchieboy said:
And as we know, At&t does not post their firmware
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What is the unlocked firmware I am using for my ATT s22 ultra? I get the firmware updates from ATT. My phone is a locked ATT but I flashed a unlocked firmware.
It's unlocked software. Your sim card makes it ATT. like my sim card makes it say VZW.
butchieboy said:
Anybody device ship
Scheduled to be here tomorrow!
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