My phone is a SM-A526U, but I can only find "unlocked/default" (XAA) firmware on Samsung servers for the SM-A526U1. Can anyone tell me what the difference is?
"U" is branded with a carrier and "U1" is unbranded, carrier-free. Where are you looking for the firmware?
I usually suggest Sammobile and Samfrew
I'm using Samfirm the Python script to get the firmware from Samsung. So I assume the u1 firmware will work on my unlocked A52 5G I bought off Amazon then, yes?
krypterro said:
I'm using Samfirm the Python script to get the firmware from Samsung. So I assume the u1 firmware will work on my unlocked A52 5G I bought off Amazon then, yes?
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U1 will work if you use the patched Odin version found in xda
And where do I find links to firmware here exactly?
krypterro said:
And where do I find links to firmware here exactly?
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You can use Frija, sammobile, samfrew
This one will work?
Samfw.com_SM-A526U1_XAA_A526U1UES7CVI1_fac.zip
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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
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
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
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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
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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,
Does anyone know if the Mate 20 Pro rooting and flashing the fw guides here are still working and should still be used? I do have a code to unlock my bootloader, but it appears that the guides, and the software recommended to install/use in those guides are either outdated or no longer accessible.
I'm kind of reluctant to follow the guides to root and flash my fw, that my risk the chance of bricking my phone. Does anyone know of any guides that still work today?
I'm currently on 9.0.0.265(C636E10) that was flashed by the previous owner through FunkyHuawei. The phone was purchased from a Canadian carrier (Rogers) and the fw should be associated to the C792 region. I would like to root and re-flash my fw back to the C792 region and start receiving OTA updates, but I'm unable to find a complete and up-to-date guide to help me achieve this.
Any help from you experts is greatly appreciated.
download the full dload firmware and flash via usb/otg method.
https://easy-firmware.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=file&id=161130
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...-to-update-huawei-mate-20-pro-locked-t3897480
side_flip15 said:
download the full dload firmware and flash via usb/otg method.
https://easy-firmware.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=file&id=161130
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...-to-update-huawei-mate-20-pro-locked-t3897480
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Thanks! I downloaded the firmware from firmware finder, will that work?
Deevusone said:
Thanks! I downloaded the firmware from firmware finder, will that work?
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No. you need the service firmware (dload)
this... https://easy-firmware.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=file&id=161130
side_flip15 said:
No. you need the service firmware (dload)
this... https://easy-firmware.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=file&id=161130
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What's the difference b/w the service firmware from easy-firmware vs the firmware from firmware finder?
Deevusone said:
What's the difference b/w the service firmware from easy-firmware vs the firmware from firmware finder?
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service firmware also updates cust and preload specific to your region.
Thanks! I was able to successfully update my fw to 9.1 and back to my region by using this method.
Hello all.
I have recently purchased the m51 in the UK.
I have noticed that the Indian firmware seems to have secure folder working on it.
But the version in the UK is lacking this feature.
Is there anyway to enable it or sideload it onto my current firmware?
While I'm not sure the Indian Android 11 firmware comes with Secure Folder, you can safely flash it via Odin. There are many tutorials on Youtube. Alternatively, you can just install a third-party app.
o_01uk said:
Hello all.
I have recently purchased the m51 in the UK.
I have noticed that the Indian firmware seems to have secure folder working on it.
But the version in the UK is lacking this feature.
Is there anyway to enable it or sideload it onto my current firmware?
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Hello
That's right.
I flashed the Indian version and a secure folder and call recorder was added my phone.
is the same Indian OneUI 4.1 firmware?
Liaisonish said:
is the same Indian OneUI 4.1 firmware?
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Yes i guess.
Sobhan2018 said:
Yes i guess.
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M515FXXU4DVD1 12 4File | Easy Firmware
easy-firmware.com
Oneui4.1 for UK is out. Has anyone tried?
And finnally, India firmware still has SecureFolder
Liaisonish said:
And finnally, India firmware still has SecureFolder
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have u tried the firmware u posted? i see that that one is
M515FXXU4DVD1and the indian one from https://samfirms.com/firmware/SM-M515F/IND/M515FXXU4DVE1 is 4DVE1 what's the difference?
do you think the one from samfirms would have securefolder too?
i have a m51 from brazil.... can i flash the samfirms one with odin? would i still get OTA after?
thanks
zittorb said:
have u tried the firmware u posted? i see that that one is
M515FXXU4DVD1and the indian one from https://samfirms.com/firmware/SM-M515F/IND/M515FXXU4DVE1 is 4DVE1 what's the difference?
do you think the one from samfirms would have securefolder too?
i have a m51 from brazil.... can i flash the samfirms one with odin? would i still get OTA after?
thanks
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If you want to keep current data, then wait for ota. Otherwise, you can flash IND from samfirms, it has securefolder
Hwhdhdh
I have a SM-G965U1 S9+ unlocked phone purchased from Samsung. I recently downloaded an OTA update. I lost the ability to use the hotspot feature. It has always worked in the past. I downloaded Odin and the last version of the firmware that had full capability to use the hotspot feature. I tried installing and it failed.
Is there a way for me to rollback the latest update?
f1tzg3r4ld said:
I have a SM-G965U1 S9+ unlocked phone purchased from Samsung. I recently downloaded an OTA update. I lost the ability to use the hotspot feature. It has always worked in the past. I downloaded Odin and the last version of the firmware that had full capability to use the hotspot feature. I tried installing and it failed.
Is there a way for me to rollback the latest update?
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Depending on your binary ( Bootloader ) version you can download firmware and flash with odin.
spawnlives said:
Depending on your binary ( Bootloader ) version you can download firmware and flash with odin.
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I tried flashing with odin using the XAA firmware. It failed every time.
f1tzg3r4ld said:
I tried flashing with odin using the XAA firmware. It failed every time.
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you haven't mention what firmware name you are flashing and errors with odin.
XAA doesn't tell me much
see this link for bit ( bootloader ) version and how to tell what version you are on.
Help with OTA update
Is there a way to downgrade OTA update from Samsung. I forgot to turn off auto update, now I have the new update firmware. If anyone know , please point the way. Thanks
forum.xda-developers.com
spawnlives said:
you haven't mention what firmware name you are flashing and errors with odin.
XAA doesn't tell me much
see this link for bit ( bootloader ) version and how to tell what version you are on.
Help with OTA update
Is there a way to downgrade OTA update from Samsung. I forgot to turn off auto update, now I have the new update firmware. If anyone know , please point the way. Thanks
forum.xda-developers.com
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My bootloader says RP SWREV: B9(2,2,2,9,2) K9 S9
I tried to flash Android 10 G965U1UEU7DTA5 and Android 9 G965U1UES7CSK2. I downloaded them from sammobile. I entered my model number G-965U1 and since I have an unlocked phone that already had the CSC code XAA for USA I chose the list of XAA firmware. I tried the closest date to when I got the phone and one other. Sorry if I don't know exactly what I am talking about. Looking at the versions I downloaded they look to be for bootloader version 7 not 9 is that right?
f1tzg3r4ld said:
My bootloader says RP SWREV: B9(2,2,2,9,2) K9 S9
I tried to flash Android 10 G965U1UEU7DTA5 and Android 9 G965U1UES7CSK2. I downloaded them from sammobile. I entered my model number G-965U1 and since I have an unlocked phone that already had the CSC code XAA for USA I chose the list of XAA firmware. I tried the closest date to when I got the phone and one other. Sorry if I don't know exactly what I am talking about.
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Your are on bit ( bootloader ) ver 9 you are trying flash firmware with ver 7. You can not downgrade firmware. You need to find ver 9 or higher ( 5th number/letter from right of firmware file name ) to be able to flash.
You could try a pc app called frija to download latest version. You have to search here on xda as i can't post links at the monemt.
spawnlives said:
Your are on bit ( bootloader ) ver 9 you are trying flash firmware with ver 7. You can not downgrade firmware. You need to find ver 9 or higher ( 5th number/letter from right of firmware file name ) to be able to flash.
You could try a pc app called frija to download latest version. You have to search here on xda as i can't post links at the monemt.
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I have frija. I am downloading the version 9 firmware as we speak. I hope this gives me back the capability to use hotspot. Thank you for all your help. I will let you know how it goes once its downloaded.
f1tzg3r4ld said:
I have a SM-G965U1 S9+ unlocked phone purchased from Samsung. I recently downloaded an OTA update. I lost the ability to use the hotspot feature. It has always worked in the past. I downloaded Odin and the last version of the firmware that had full capability to use the hotspot feature. I tried installing and it failed.
Is there a way for me to rollback the latest update?
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f1tzg3r4ld said:
I have frija. I am downloading the version 9 firmware as we speak. I hope this gives me back the capability to use hotspot. Thank you for all your help. I will let you know how it goes once its downloaded.
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Well I was able to flash the new firmware. However my hotspot still does not work. Is there anything else I can try? I have another phone same model and its hotspot works fine but that one did not get the most recent OTA update.
f1tzg3r4ld said:
Well I was able to flash the new firmware. However my hotspot still does not work. Is there anything else I can try? I have another phone same model and its hotspot works fine but that one did not get the most recent OTA update.
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Sorry my mistake. I forgot about your hotspot issue. Frija download latest firmware only.
If your on G965u1eu9fue4 ( problaby updated to G965u1es9fug2 ) the early version before your update is G965u1es9fud1.
Try downloading this and see if it works. You should be able to flash anything with a bit 9 firmware ( 5th number from right of firmware name )
From sammobile firmware for ATT
Download Samsung Galaxy S9+ SM-G965U1 ATT USA (AT&T) firmware
All Samsung firmwares for Galaxy S9+ in USA (AT&T) with model code SM-G965U1. We offer free and fast download options. Check them out now.
www.sammobile.com
spawnlives said:
Sorry my mistake. I forgot about your hotspot issue. Frija download latest firmware only.
If your on G965u1eu9fue4 ( problaby updated to G965u1es9fug2 ) the early version before your update is G965u1es9fud1.
Try downloading this and see if it works. You should be able to flash anything with a bit 9 firmware ( 5th number from right of firmware name )
From sammobile firmware for ATT
Download Samsung Galaxy S9+ SM-G965U1 ATT USA (AT&T) firmware
All Samsung firmwares for Galaxy S9+ in USA (AT&T) with model code SM-G965U1. We offer free and fast download options. Check them out now.
www.sammobile.com
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Success! I installed the oldest version of bin 9 firmware. Hotspot is now working again. Thank you for all your help spawnlives.