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
8.68 GB file on MEGA
mega.nz
Firmware S918USQU1AWA6
Link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4279422670115718584
ATT/CCT/CHA/DSH/TMB/TMK/USC/VZW
Firmware S918USQU1AWBD
https://mega.nz/file/eh5XVJBb#_tpvdP8mipVBXzrxKMVgX6FqsZO5LhLRqy4w5Y4f8F0 CHA/CCT/VZW
Firmware S918USQU1AWBE
https://mega.nz/file/iwxWkT4Q#vUn46LmIeRsEW5x6Q6NxyhmZZyTqTVrervj0kLGm-Sw ATT/DSA/DSH/TMB/TMX
Firmware S918USQS1AWBM (MARCH SECURITY PATCH)
https://mega.nz/file/6wxXFZja#T7WFvfkcF18BPsRXDUt_GguEzaclcPs7NGCPr5z4jvw ATT/TMK/TMB/DSH
Firmware S918USQS1AWBL (MARCH SECURITY PATCH)
https://mega.nz/file/ax4TXKhS#PmNlyWPw_SAE4rya03dtGUV8NJSwmUZLllMUbqDhOHs VZW/CHA/CCT
Firmware S918USQU1AWC8 April Patch
https://mega.nz/file/P5BS1AIT#uMox4syuyluA21zlJl0N8Z7A8kEE-C11Llw_kDxOlfg
ATT/DSA/DSH/TMB/TMK
AT&T SM-S918USQS1AWC9 May Update Link https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=10620683726822051051 (Thanks Venom)
UNLOCKED FIRMWARE (U1)
S918U1UEU1AWA6 Unlocked Firmware January Patch Link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4279422670115718950 (Thanks Venom)
SM-S918U1UEU1AWBE Link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4279422670115722421(Thanks Venom)
TMB-S918U1UES1AWBM Firmware March Patch
https://mega.nz/file/HlQnXD6S#vx6biL_MLlf85ng0IPKpH6TUd8ZlorLPskGTub4SfZ8
S918U1UEU1AWC8 Firmware April Patch Link
https://mega.nz/file/XwZHXbra#eGWTIHJYg6GnkRbj_6l8S_wuzMhUUowgD54zc6tc_hg
USERDATA
USERDATA_ATT_S918USQU1AWBE https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4279422670115724049 (Thanks Venom)
USERDATA_ATT_S918USQU1AWC8 Link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4279422670115734919 (Thanks Venom)
TMOBILE USERDATA https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jMWFbpKxnlBANPdd-8KDzZnj6_Te6DN6/view (Thanks iBowToAndroid)
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:
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SM-S918USQU1AVKT
8.68 GB file on MEGA
mega.nz
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?
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Anybody device ship
Scheduled to be here tomorrow!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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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.
foxmeister said:
I downloaded it from samfirmware.com - links to it aren't permitted here!
Regards,
Dave
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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.
Regards,
Dave
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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
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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!!!
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Samfirm has the G965U1 ARF4 ODIN files available for download.
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Anyone able to download and upload it here?
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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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
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
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.
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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.
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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 )
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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.
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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.