**Welcome to the Fox Den!**
This Firmware is the Factory Stock Firmware for the “Unlocked” Note8 with the product code (CSC) XAA.
This firmware was pulled from sammobile.com and is being hosted on my MEGA so that I can try to keep updates available.
This would need to be flashed to the device in download mode using the latest Odin found below.
After downloading the firmware below, You can do this by following these steps:
***Before you proceed, this will erase the internal storage so back up your files first***
Step 1 - Turn OFF your Galaxy Note 8.
Step 2 - Press and hold the Volume Down + Bixby + Power Buttons.
Step 3 - After the Samsung logo, you will see a screen with a warning sign. Proceed ahead by pressing the Volume Up button.
Congratulations - You are in the Download Mode. If you want to get out of it, simply hold the Volume Up and Power buttons for a few seconds (around 10 sec.) and your phone will reboot normally.
Step 4 – Download and extract Odin or Prince Comsy Odin folder and double click the .exe file.
Step 5 – Connect your device via USB, Odin output should read "Added!!".
Step 6 – Add firmware files from the download page in the Odin sections appropriately, BL for BL, AP for AP, CP for CP, CSC for CSC (not HOME_CSC).
Step 7 – Ensure that only “Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are selected under the options tab.
Step 8 – Click log tab and then click the Start button on the bottom right.
Step 9 – Output should be shown in the log, take a break for a few….
Step 10 – If the flash is successful, the top left box will become green and will read PASS.
Congratulations, your device can be disconnected. Let your device be until the setup screen comes up!As updates roll out, I will do my best to DL and host these files on MEGA or other Hosting sites without ads.
If you want to provide me with a mirror of a newer version I will post it on here as long as it is hosted on a reputable site and is not riddled with ads, junk, or require several steps to get it to DL!
And as always, I cannot be held liable for the damage or malfunction of your device using these files,
you proceed at your own risk and remove my liability by continuing to the downloads portion of this post!
Downloads:
ODIN VERSIONS:
3.13.1 for use with Oreo:
Odin3_v3.13.1
Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD
3.12 for use with Nougat:
Odin3_v3.12.7
Odin3_v3.12 (PrinceComsy)
Mega Cloud Drive Mirror
Odin3_v3.12.7 / _v3.12 (PrinceComsy)
ODIN FILES:
Oreo
N950U1UEU3CRC1
Nougat
N950U1UEU3BRA5
--- *** BRA5 Update cannot be downgraded to previous versions *** ---
N950U1UEU2BQL2
N950U1UEU2BQK1
--- *** BQK1 Update cannot be downgraded to previous versions *** ---
N950U1UEU1AQI5
N950U1UEU1AQH9
"Unlocked" Carrier Specific Links (Not Complete Carrier Firmware):
Updato:
(ACG) CSpire - N950U1UEU1AQI5/BQK1/BQL2
(AIO) Anritsu - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(ATT) AT&T - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(BST) Boost Mobile - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(CCT) Xfinity - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(LRA) Bluegrass Cellular - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2
(SPR) Sprint - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(TFN) Tracfone - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(TMK) MetroPCS - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(TMB) T-Mobile - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(USC) US Cellular - N950U1UEU1AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(VMU) Virgin Mobile - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(VZW) Verizon - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(XAA) Stock Universal - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(XAS) Sprint Non-Branded - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
SamMobile:
(ACG) CSpire - N950U1UEU1AQI5/BQK1/BQL2
(AIO) Anritsu - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(ATT) AT&T - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(BST) Boost Mobile - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(CCT) Xfinity - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(LRA) Bluegrass Cellular - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2
(SPR) Sprint - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(TFN) Tracfone - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(TMK) MetroPCS - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(TMB) T-Mobile - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(USC) US Cellular - N950U1UEU1AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(VMU) Virgin Mobile - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(VZW) Verizon - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(XAA) Stock Universal - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(XAS) Sprint Non-Branded - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
TOOLS:
Samsung Drivers: Samsung USB
Platform-Tools (ADB): adb
To get access to carrier-specific features, such as VoLTE and Video Calling (only available for some carriers), AFTER successfully setting up your unlocked version on your network (or flashing your carrier version to unlocked firmware and successfully setting up your network),
Flash your carrier version factory (for model # SM-N950U not SM-950U1) "USERDATA" file (get from your carrier factory firmware) in the "UMS" box in Odin (make sure to change the Odin config settings to 1 for UMS patch). If "USERDATA" file does not contain enough, flash "CSC" file as well.
Look here for more info: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255
(Confirmed to be working on Sprint and TMobile, Some Verizon, AT&T does not work very well (Full Carrier Flash is Best or CSC and USERDATA))
If you get a failed flash try to redownload your carrier firmware and try again. You may have had a bad download. Tou may also check to see if the UMS/patch of the Odin config file is set to 1. You may aslo need to use Prince Comsy's Odin.
*Flashing back to Unlocked Firmware from Carrier Firmware requires Prince Comsy's Odin*
Thanks go to @ Mike15678 for the S8+ flashing guide that I used as a guide.
Other Links
*Culpeo ROM*
*Fennec ROM*
*Carrier Flashing and Switching Guide*
*Edit APN Settings & Native HotSpot Guide*
*SM-N950U/U1 Factory Binary, Combination Firmware*
*S Note & Working Action Memo*
*Free SIM Unlock Service by: @instrumentaly*
Forgive my ignorance, can this be flashed on a carrier specific phone to "unlock" it?
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
Yesterday I downloaded the xaa us unlocked firmware and flashed my ATT note 8 using the prince comsy Odin just like I did on my s8. Worked great. Bye bye att crapware.
kstephens98 said:
Forgive my ignorance, can this be flashed on a carrier specific phone to "unlock" it?
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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It won't unlock the phone. The carrier lock will still remain.
kstephens98 said:
Forgive my ignorance, can this be flashed on a carrier specific phone to "unlock" it?
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To get devices unlocked you can wait to go through your carrier or pay to have it unlocked. The unlocked version will allow you to remove bloat...albeit losing carrier functions as well. However, you may be able to flash only the userdata file of the carrier stock to regain the carrier function while keeping the perks of the unlocked firmware.
hamz13071 said:
Yesterday I downloaded the xaa us unlocked firmware and flashed my ATT note 8 using the prince comsy Odin just like I did on my s8. Worked great. Bye bye att crapware.
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Right on....
Thank you for doing this!!
hamz13071 said:
Yesterday I downloaded the xaa us unlocked firmware and flashed my ATT note 8 using the prince comsy Odin just like I did on my s8. Worked great. Bye bye att crapware.
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That's what I'll do with my sprint note 8. thanks for confirming .. you have to flash the userdata as op says?
thanks to both!:good:
EddiePR said:
That's what I'll do with my sprint note 8. thanks for confirming .. you have to flash the userdata as op says?
thanks to both!:good:
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When it is available...I don't think the calling plus (feature gained by the userdata file) is available yet is it?
BlueFox721 said:
When it is available...I don't think the calling plus (feature gained by the userdata file) is available yet is it?
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Thanks for your answer.
It is that I am going to use it in t mobile network, not in sprint.
because with my sprint s8 I only flashed the firmware and no userdata and all the functions of tmobile, except video calling in phone app is present and maybe i not noticed the absence of other functions, but the more importantly, volte and wifi calling works.
hamz13071 said:
Yesterday I downloaded the xaa us unlocked firmware and flashed my ATT note 8 using the prince comsy Odin just like I did on my s8. Worked great. Bye bye att crapware.
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Thank you for confirming. Will be doing this on a 950W (Canadian) Note once I get it.
EddiePR said:
Thanks for your answer.
It is that I am going to use it in t mobile network, not in sprint.
because with my sprint s8 I only flashed the firmware and no userdata and all the functions of tmobile, except video calling in phone app is present and maybe i not noticed the absence of other functions, but the more importantly, volte and wifi calling works.
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I just got my t mobile note 8 today from Samsung. Now I was going to flashthe unlocked firmware along wit the t mobile CSC and CP. I heard that will enable the video calling but may require a modified odin. I have not done this on an S8 but I am told doing that on the S8 variants work
black96ss said:
I just got my t mobile note 8 today from Samsung. Now I was going to flashthe unlocked firmware along wit the t mobile CSC and CP. I heard that will enable the video calling but may require a modified odin. I have not done this on an S8 but I am told doing that on the S8 variants work
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If you follow this guide, but for the Note 8, you can try to achieve what you want. I do not have TMobile so I do not know what carrier specifics you can get. If you already flashed the Unlocked firmware through Prince Comsy's Odin, you only need to flash the TMobile "USERDATA" file in the UMS section...again follow the guide in this post...https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255....
Let us know how it goes...
Can we flash stock firmware on Verizon variant so I can bypass the tethering on my grandfather UDP plan?
What is the easiest way to use ODIN to enable QH9 unlocked to use the AT&T CSC so I can enable WiFi Calling?
BlueFox721 said:
If you follow this guide, but for the Note 8, you can try to achieve what you want. I do not have TMobile so I do not know what carrier specifics you can get. If you already flashed the Unlocked firmware through Prince Comsy's Odin, you only need to flash the TMobile "USERDATA" file in the UMS section...again follow the guide in this post...https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255....
Let us know how it goes...
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what does the userdata contain? is it mandatory or optional?
EddiePR said:
what does the userdata contain? is it mandatory or optional?
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userdata file comes from your carrirer stock software if you download it and has carrier functions...to be stock unlocked software...just flash the firmware from this post...
DanMc85 said:
What is the easiest way to use ODIN to enable QH9 unlocked to use the AT&T CSC so I can enable WiFi Calling?
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WiFi calling is already on the unlocked version in the call settings.
- Open Phone app
- Select Menu (3 dots top right)
- Select Settings
- Select Wi-Fi Calling
- Turn Wi-Fi Calling on
Rootuser3.0 said:
Can we flash stock firmware on Verizon variant so I can bypass the tethering on my grandfather UDP plan?
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Yes, first try to get tether going using adb by these methods:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/hotspot-bypass-nougat-ok-t3563446
If not working...flash away
Look here for information about flashing from other carriers:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255
BlueFox721 said:
To get devices unlocked you can wait to go through your carrier or pay to have it unlocked. The unlocked version will allow you to remove bloat...albeit losing carrier functions as well. However, you may be able to flash only the userdata file of the carrier stock to regain the carrier function while keeping the perks of the unlocked firmware.
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So, I have the unlocked Note 8 version and I am on Verizon. I could flash the verizon userdata only to gain the missing features?
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Hey guys,
Bought the galaxy s8 plus from a store thinking it was factory unlocked version directly from samsung, but it wasnt. Its the unlocked sprint version based on the radio, and it had a tmobile app or two already installed. I am using AT&T and would like to change the carrier to at&t so that I can get a few features for at&t (Mainly being able to send mms while on wifi). I updated to the latest online update (which im guessing i shouldnt have) and i would like to know if its possible to easily change the carrier still, and or if i can downgrade safely to change the carrier. If so, what files are the latest that I can get the ball rolling with? Using the AT&T version is completely fine.
I came across this youtube video that shows how to easily change carrier without flashing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msAHhCVF-F8
Basically i am a bit lost and would like to know if anyone can help at this point. Here are my software information:
Bootloader Version: G955USQU1AQGL
Build number NRD90M.G955USQU1AQGL
Active CSC Code: XAS
Please advise, thanks guys!
jxs714 said:
Hey guys,
Bought the galaxy s8 plus from a store thinking it was factory unlocked version directly from samsung, but it wasnt. Its the unlocked sprint version based on the radio, and it had a tmobile app or two already installed. I am using AT&T and would like to change the carrier to at&t so that I can get a few features for at&t (Mainly being able to send mms while on wifi). I updated to the latest online update (which im guessing i shouldnt have) and i would like to know if its possible to easily change the carrier still, and or if i can downgrade safely to change the carrier. If so, what files are the latest that I can get the ball rolling with? Using the AT&T version is completely fine.
I came across this youtube video that shows how to easily change carrier without flashing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msAHhCVF-F8
Basically i am a bit lost and would like to know if anyone can help at this point. Here are my software information:
Bootloader Version: G955USQU1AQGL
Build number NRD90M.G955USQU1AQGL
Active CSC Code: XAS
Please advise, thanks guys!
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Goto updato.com to download the latest AT&T stock firmware. Extract and flash the files in Odin. If you flash all the files (AP, BL, CP And CSC) you will wipe everything on the phone so backup first. If you don't want to start over, then just flash CP and CSC.
There are two versions, 955U and 955U1. The U version is carrier specific and will contain their own software bloat. The U1 version is unbranded so no carrier bloat.
If you need more details, search for carrier switch.
Edit: Here is the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473.
kleen3r said:
Goto updato.com to download the latest AT&T stock firmware. Extract and flash the files in Odin. If you flash all the files (AP, BL, CP And CSC) you will wipe everything on the phone so backup first. If you don't want to start over, then just flash CP and CSC.
There are two versions, 955U and 955U1. The U version is carrier specific and will contain their own software bloat. The U1 version is unbranded so no carrier bloat.
If you need more details, search for carrier switch.
Edit: Here is the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473.
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Sorry, double post. Final below
kleen3r said:
Goto updato.com to download the latest AT&T stock firmware. Extract and flash the files in Odin. If you flash all the files (AP, BL, CP And CSC) you will wipe everything on the phone so backup first. If you don't want to start over, then just flash CP and CSC.
There are two versions, 955U and 955U1. The U version is carrier specific and will contain their own software bloat. The U1 version is unbranded so no carrier bloat.
If you need more details, search for carrier switch.
Edit: Here is the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473.
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Hey my friend,
Thanks so much for reaching back with an update and for the support! Awesome! So, youre 100% sure downgrade procedure wont brick the device? Also, do you know if this will this trip knox? Last question: do you think this will solve the red tint on the edges of the phone? I heard this was supposedly a software issue, not hardware.
jxs714 said:
Hey my friend,
Thanks so much for reaching back with an update and for the support! Awesome! So, youre 100% sure downgrade procedure wont brick the device? Also, do you know if this will this trip knox? Last question: do you think this will solve the red tint on the edges of the phone? I heard this was supposedly a software issue, not hardware.
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I'm pretty confident downgrading will not brick. It will definitely not trip Knox. Here's is a link someone says they fixed it: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...sampwnd-root-green-screen-corruption-t3673810.
kleen3r said:
I'm pretty confident downgrading will not brick. It will definitely not trip Knox. Here's is a link someone says they fixed it: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...sampwnd-root-green-screen-corruption-t3673810.
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Hey Kleen3r,
Thanks for the update and support. Looks great. Going to try the downgrade and possibly also the link sent and reach back with an update in a few hours
kleen3r said:
I'm pretty confident downgrading will not brick. It will definitely not trip Knox. Here's is a link someone says they fixed it: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...sampwnd-root-green-screen-corruption-t3673810.
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kleen3r said:
Goto updato.com to download the latest AT&T stock firmware. Extract and flash the files in Odin. If you flash all the files (AP, BL, CP And CSC) you will wipe everything on the phone so backup first. If you don't want to start over, then just flash CP and CSC.
There are two versions, 955U and 955U1. The U version is carrier specific and will contain their own software bloat. The U1 version is unbranded so no carrier bloat.
If you need more details, search for carrier switch.
Edit: Here is the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473.
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Ok, so I tried it and with the unbranded XAA version and I am getting a "FAIL! Model dismatch fail" in odin. Even tried renaming files to tar and removing md5 at the end.
I also noticed that when in download mode, there are no green words going across the screen like I see in youtube videos who get it after they connect it. Could it be i do not have specific drivers installed? I installed the samsung usb drivers.
EDIT: Scratch that, the odin PrinceComsy version (Has to have the banner at the top) seems to be working fine. I am currently flashing
jxs714 said:
Ok, so I tried it and with the unbranded XAA version and I am getting a "FAIL! Model dismatch fail" in odin. Even tried renaming files to tar and removing md5 at the end.
I also noticed that when in download mode, there are no green words going across the screen like I see in youtube videos who get it after they connect it. Could it be i do not have specific drivers installed? I installed the samsung usb drivers.
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Download quick reboot for your phone and use the app to get into download mode. Make sure you have debug settings turned on in phone. Also check if you can access the phone when its plugged into your computer. If you see it as a drive, then the drivers were installed correctly. If not, uninstall and reinstall.
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kleen3r said:
Download quick reboot for your phone and use the app to get into download mode. Make sure you have debug settings turned on in phone. Also check if you can access the phone when its plugged into your computer. If you see it as a drive, then the drivers were installed correctly. If not, uninstall and reinstall.
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Awesome. ok, so i got it to work. But now when i reflash the rom back for sprint, the splash screen is stuck to AT&T and does not remove or go unbranded no matter what i do. It even has bloatware for att when the system starts. I never flashed att rom, only sprint unbranded XAS, not sure how this is happening. How can i get unlocked gsm and cdma back unbranded for sprint? I even formatted everything and flashed the user data, still the same. Its weird
Also, I am flashing it back to return the phone to store the way I received it. This red tint is just unacceptable.
jxs714 said:
Awesome. ok, so i got it to work. But now when i reflash the rom back for sprint, the splash screen is stuck to AT&T and does not remove or go unbranded no matter what i do. It even has bloatware for att when the system starts. I never flashed att rom, only sprint unbranded XAS, not sure how this is happening. How can i get unlocked gsm and cdma back unbranded for sprint? I even formatted everything and flashed the user data, still the same. Its weird
Also, I am flashing it back to return the phone to store the way I received it. This red tint is just unacceptable.
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You need to flash the XAA not XAS U1 firmware.
kleen3r said:
Download quick reboot for your phone and use the app to get into download mode. Make sure you have debug settings turned on in phone. Also check if you can access the phone when its plugged into your computer. If you see it as a drive, then the drivers were installed correctly. If not, uninstall and reinstall.
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You need to flash the XAA not XAS U1 firmware.
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Hey man, thanks for the update. So I should flash XAA to change splash screen to samsung and be able to have both sprint cdma and all bands of gsm enabled again?
jxs714 said:
Hey man, thanks for the update. So I should flash XAA to change splash screen to samsung and be able to have both sprint cdma and all bands of gsm enabled again?
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Yes that firmware is unbranded. The CSC from XAA will automatically detect your carrier's sim and use that network.
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Yes that firmware is unbranded. The CSC from XAA will automatically detect your carrier's sim and use that network.
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Hey man,
Thanks for this! Also, do you know if it will allow you to choose cdma as an option as well?
jxs714 said:
Hey man,
Thanks for this! Also, do you know if it will allow you to choose cdma as an option as well?
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Yes it will.
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Yes it will.
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Ok, so just tried it and the sprint CDMA is no longer available in the Mobile Networks menu., only the following:
Mobile Data
International Data Roamin
Disable 2G
Access Point Names
Network Operators (AT&T underneath)
There is no option to choose CDMA like there was before I just firmware changed. The XAS firmware that I had offered the option to choose automatic, LTE/3G, CDMA. Now its gone from the menu after the XAA flash.
jxs714 said:
Ok, so just tried it and the sprint CDMA is no longer available in the Mobile Networks menu., only the following:
Mobile Data
International Data Roamin
Disable 2G
Access Point Names
Network Operators (AT&T underneath)
There is no option to choose CDMA like there was before I just firmware changed. The XAS firmware that I had offered the option to choose automatic, LTE/3G, CDMA. Now its gone from the menu after the XAA flash.
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I don't understand. Who is your carrier?
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kleen3r said:
I don't understand. Who is your carrier?
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Edit: Download Shortcut Master and open Preconfig. It will let you pick your carrier.
kleen3r said:
I don't understand. Who is your carrier?
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Edit: Download Shortcut Master and open Preconfig. It will let you pick your carrier.
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Hey bud,
Thanks for this. My actual carrier is AT&T, but id like to keep the option of having CDMA available if I ever decide to go with sprint. I have the app installed, When i tried to launch Preconfig (com.sec.android.Preconfig.Preconfig) and it gives an error "su: not found"
jxs714 said:
Hey bud,
Thanks for this. My actual carrier is AT&T, but id like to keep the option of having CDMA available if I ever decide to go with sprint. I have the app installed, When i tried to launch Preconfig (com.sec.android.Preconfig.Preconfig) and it gives an error "su: not found"
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Forgot you have to be rooted use the app. There's an adb command you can use instead. Just do a search in xda for preconfig carrier switch.
I flashed my spring s8 plus with Odin and now I can't get it to read my sim at all ,says will not register on network , where the carrier usually is it says 12345 , I've tried to flash back to stock and nothing works ...im at a loss this is my only phone ,I've tried to do a stock reflash and still nothing , I even did a emergency recovery through smart switch and still ...please help
**Welcome to the Fox Den!**
This is a complete guide for flashing Unlocked Firmware, Carrier Firmware, and Carrier Switching for SM-N950U and SM-N950U1 (The guide can also be used for SM-N950W with appropriate files)
The firmware and files within this guide are hosted on various sites and I will try to keep updates available.
The steps in this guide require Samsung Drivers installed, adb setup, Odin & Odin (Prince Comsy), Download Mode, and Recovery Mode - Downloads are found below and are organized by guide used:
Before you proceed, I cannot be held liable for the damage or malfunction of your device using these files,
you proceed at your own risk and remove my liability by continuing to any portion of this thread! Flashing files from this thread will erase the internal storage so back up your files first!
***Note - Oreo releases on this thread will need to be flashed with New Odin3_v3.13.1 or Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD - End Note***
!PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY AND SEARCH THE POSTS BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS!
Prerequisites:
- Your Note 8 and PC ready to flash
- READ THE GUIDE YOU WISH TO FOLLOW!
- Remove Samsung Kies/Switch if installed on PC
- Download and extract all required files to convenient location, keeping all files organized, on PC
- Install Samsung Drivers if not installed
- Setup adb if not setup
- Edit the "UMS/PATCH" of Odin3.ini file for Odin and Modified Odins from "0" to "1" and save ("Ctrl S")
+Updated Odin Zips so are already edited so there is no confusion, but feel free to double check.-- I started packaging firmware in individual .rar files to save space so you will have to extract them to flash them, else you will get error...
Downloads:
Carrier Switching: Steps in Post 2
***Note - If you have updated to the V3 Bootloader, N950USQU3BRA?, for any carrier,Prince Comsy's Odin is not blocked - End Note***
TOOLS:
Samsung USB
Platform-Tools (adb)
WinRAR
ODIN VERSIONS:
3.13.1 for use with Oreo:
Odin3_v3.13.1
Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD
3.12 for use with Nougat:
Odin3_v3.12.7
Odin3_v3.12 (PrinceComsy)
Mega Cloud Drive Mirror
Odin3_v3.12.7 / _v3.12 (PrinceComsy)
ODIN FILES TO FLASH (Combination Firmware and XAC HOME_CSC):
*Match with your intended Firmware...For example, If your Firmware ends with "AQH7", download and flash files from "For use with AQH7" section, Latest versions are always on top*
For use with BRA5/6/8/9 Firmwares
COMBINATION_FA71_N950USQU3ARA3
HOME_CSC_OYV_N950WOYV3BRA5 - *This is Canadian XAC HOME_CSC and can be flashed in Prince Comsy's Odin*
For use with BQL1/2/5/A Firmwares
COMBINATION_FA71_N950USQU2AQL1
*Sorry no BQL2 XAC HOME_CSC, use 2AQK3 instead*
HOME_CSC_OYV_N950WVLS2BQK1 - *This is Canadian XAC HOME_CSC and can be flashed in Prince Comsy's Odin*
*Older Versions*
For use with BQK1/2/3 Firmwares
N950USQU2AQK3_COMBINATION
HOME_CSC_OYV_N950WVLS2BQK1
For use with BQJA/B Firmwares
N950USQU2AQK2_COMBINATION
HOME_CSC_OYV_N950WOYV2BQJA
For use with AQH7 - AQI5/9/A Firmwares
N950USQU1AQH8_COMBINATION (Original)
HOME_CSC_OYV_N950WOYV1AQH7 (Original)
Flashing Carrier Firmware: Steps in Post 3
TOOLS:
Samsung USB
Platform-Tools (adb)
WinRAR
ODIN VERSIONS:
3.13.1 for use with Oreo:
Odin3_v3.13.1
Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD
3.12 for use with Nougat:
Odin3_v3.12.7
Odin3_v3.12 (PrinceComsy)
Mega Cloud Drive Mirror
Odin3_v3.12.7 / _v3.12 (PrinceComsy)
ODIN FILES TO FLASH (Complete Carrier Firmware):
AT&T (ATT):
Oreo
N950USQU3CRC2
Nougat
N950USQU3BRA8 * Cannot be downgraded *
N950USQS2BQL5
Older Versions
N950USQS2BQK2
N950USQU2BQJA * Cannot be downgraded *
N950USQU1AQIA
N950USQU1AQH7
Mirrors:
norbarb - N950USQS2BQK2
norbarb - N950USQU2BQJA
Temp Link - N950USQU1AQIA
Sprint (SPR):
Oreo
N950USQU3CRC2
Nougat
N950USQU3BRB4
N950USQU3BRA6 * Cannot be downgraded *
N950USQS2BQL9
Older Versions
N950USQS2BQK3
N950USQU2BQJB * Cannot be downgraded *
N950USQU1AQI5
N950USQU1AQH7
Mirrors:
SamMobile - N950USQU1AQH7/AQI5/BQJB
Updato - N950USQU1AQH7/AQI5/BQJB
Team DevDigitel - N950USQU2BQJB
Team DevDigitel - N950USQU1AQI5
Team DevDigitel - N950USQU1AQH7
Sprint (XAS):
N950USQU1AQH7
Mirrors:
SamMobile - N950USQU1AQH7
Updato - N950USQU1AQH7
T-Mobile (TMB):
Oreo
N950USQU3CRC2
Nougat
N950USQU3BRA9 * Cannot be downgraded *
N950USQU2BQLA
Older Versions
N950USQU2BQJA * Cannot be downgraded *
N950USQU1AQI5
N950USQU1AQH7
Mirrors:
SamMobile - N950USQU1AQH7/AQI5/BQJA
Updato - N950USQU1AQH7/AQI5/BQJA
torreon901 - N950USQU1AQH7
U.S. Cellular (USC):
Oreo
N950USQU3CRC2
Nougat
N950USQU3BRA8 * Cannot be downgraded *
Older Versions
N950USQU2BQJA * Cannot be downgraded *
N950USQU1AQI9
N950USQU1AQH7
Mirrors:
SamMobile - N950USQU1AQH7/AQI9/BQJA
Updato - N950USQU1AQH7/AQI9/BQJA
Verizon (VZW):
Oreo
N950USQU3CRC2
Nougat
N950USQU3BRB1
N950USQU3BRA5 * Cannot be downgraded *
N950USQS2BQL5
Older Versions
N950USQS2BQK2 * Cannot be downgraded *
N950USQU1AQI5
N950USQU1AQH7
Mirrors:
SamMobile - N950USQU1AQH7/AQI5/BQK2
Updato - N950USQU1AQH7/AQI5/BQK2
Xfinity (CCT):
Oreo
N950USQU3CRC2
Nougat
N950USQU3BRA6 * Cannot be downgraded *
Older Versions
N950USQS2BQK2
N950USQU2BQJA * Cannot be downgraded *
N950USQU1AQI5
N950USQU1AQH7
Mirrors:
SamMobile - N950USQU1AQH7/AQI5/BQJA/BQK2
Updato - N950USQU1AQH7/AQI5/BQJA/BQK2
Jammol - N950USQS2BQK2
Jammol - N950USQU1AQI5
Flashing Unlocked Firmware: Steps in Post 4
TOOLS:
Samsung USB
Platform-Tools (adb)
WinRAR
ODIN VERSIONS:
3.13.1 for use with Oreo:
Odin3_v3.13.1
Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD
3.12 for use with Nougat:
Odin3_v3.12.7
Odin3_v3.12 (PrinceComsy)
Mega Cloud Drive Mirror
Odin3_v3.12.7 / _v3.12 (PrinceComsy)
ODIN FILES TO FLASH (Unlocked Non-Carrier Firmware):
Unlocked XAA
*Any carrier can flash this version because your SIM and device CSC code will setup proper carrier info, but you can look below for the specific carrier branded version if you choose*
Oreo
N950U1UEU3CRC1
Nougat
N950U1UEU3BRA5 * Cannot be downgraded *
N950U1UEU2BQL2
Older Versions
N950U1UEU2BQK1 * Cannot be downgraded *
N950U1UEU1AQI5
N950U1UEU1AQH9
Mirrors
LMMT - N950U1UEU3CRC1
"Unlocked" Carrier Specific Links:
*CARRIER branded XAA Firmwares (Not Carrier Stock...located in Flashing Carrier)...little to no bloat*
*Same as XAA unlocked just with Carrier Settings and some Carrier files already added (not the same as full carrier firmware though)*
*Updato links and SamMobile links are mirrors of each other and are posted just to give you an option*
Updato:
(ACG) CSpire - N950U1UEU1AQI5/BQK1/BQL2
(AIO) Anritsu - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(ATT) AT&T - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(BST) Boost Mobile - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(CCT) Xfinity - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(LRA) Bluegrass Cellular - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2
(SPR) Sprint - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(TFN) Tracfone - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(TMK) MetroPCS - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(TMB) T-Mobile - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(USC) US Cellular - N950U1UEU1AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(VMU) Virgin Mobile - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(VZW) Verizon - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(XAA) Stock Universal - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(XAS) Sprint Non-Branded - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
SamMobile:
(ACG) CSpire - N950U1UEU1AQI5/BQK1/BQL2
(AIO) Anritsu - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(ATT) AT&T - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(BST) Boost Mobile - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(CCT) Xfinity - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(LRA) Bluegrass Cellular - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2
(SPR) Sprint - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(TFN) Tracfone - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(TMK) MetroPCS - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(TMB) T-Mobile - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(USC) US Cellular - N950U1UEU1AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(VMU) Virgin Mobile - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(VZW) Verizon - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(XAA) Stock Universal - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
(XAS) Sprint Non-Branded - N950U1UEU1AQH9/AQI5/BQK1/BQL2/BRA5
** Special Thanks **
- @Mike15678 - Guide Template
- @chrisusa96 - Testing/Contributing
- @TonkaToy87 -Testing/Contributing
- @leprkon - Hosting Combo/Contributing
- @realbbb - Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD
* Other Thanks *
- @Team DevDigitel - Hosting Sprint Firmware
- @torreon901 - Hosting T-Mobile Firmware
- @norbarb - Hosting AT&T Firmware
- @Jammol - Hosting Xfinity Firmware
- @LMMT - Hosting XAA Firmware
...more coming...
Other Links
*Culpeo ROM*
*Fennec ROM*
*SM-N950U1 XAA Stock Recovery Guide*
*Edit APN Settings & Native HotSpot Guide*
*SM-N950U/U1 Factory Binary, Combination Firmware*
*S Note & Working Action Memo*
*Free SIM Unlock Service by: @instrumentaly*
Switching Carrier:
Disclaimer - Switching Carrier will not carrier unlock your device. For carrier unlock, call carrier or pay for unlock service.
***Note - If you have updated to the V3 Bootloader, N950USQU3BRA?, for any carrier, Prince Comsy's Odin is not blocked - End Note***
Note - This guide uses adb, regular Odin, Prince Comsy's Odin, Canadian XAC Home_CSC, and Factory Binary.
Download Firmwares that match your intended carrier's product code, ATT, CCT, SPR, TMB, USC, VZW, XAA, or XAS.
Make note that Firmwares based on SM-N950U1 are Unlocked Firmwares and do not contain carrier files even though they have carrier code. For Carrier versions, download SM-N950U Firmwares.
Some carrier features may not work on different carrier devices without modifications or having IMEI added to intended carrier's whitelist.
**Note: This will NOT change the CSC Product Code of the device, it only allows you to change carrier Firmware effectively...for instance, XXX/XXX/SPR**
Match Binary version to your Firmware Version as older binaries do not work with newer firmware..
If you are just flashing Carrier Firmware on SM-N950U1, skip to Flashing Carrier guide. If you are just flashing Unlocked Firmware on SM-N950U, skip to Flashing Unlocked guide.
*Downloads are in OP*Steps:
Step 1 - Turn OFF your Galaxy Note 8.
Step 2 - Press and hold the Volume Down + Bixby + Power Buttons.
Step 3 - After the Samsung logo, you will see a screen with a warning sign. Proceed ahead by pressing the Volume Up button.
You are in the Download Mode. If you want to get out of it, simply hold the Volume Up and Power buttons for a few seconds (around 10 sec.) and your phone will reboot normally.
Step 4 – Navigate to extracted Regular Odin folder and right click on the .exe, select Run as administrator.
Step 5 – Connect your device via USB, Odin output should read "Added!!".
Step 6 – Add extracted Factory Binary file (COMBINATION file that matches your firmware, if you have updated to the latest then you need the latest) in the Odin section labeled AP by clicking AP in Odin and selecting COMBINATION file.
Step 7 – Ensure that only “Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are selected under the options tab.
Step 8 – Click log tab and then click the Start button on the bottom right.
Step 9 – Output should be shown in the log, take a break for a few….
Step 10 – If the flash is successful, the top left box will become green and will read PASS.
Leave your phone connected and let your it reboot into the Factory Binary homescreen..*IT WILL BE ERASED*.
If Factory Binary homescreen does not load or device is stuck on Boot, power off device with Volume Down + Power Button and boot into Revovery, Volume Up + Bixby + Power buttons and perform a Factory reset.
***It is best to perform a factory reset anyways***
Then choose Reboot device.
Step 11 - Navigate to extracted adb folder (platform-tools) and Shift+Right click on any blank space in file explorer with that folder open and select "Open command window here".
If the option is missing search for cmd via Windows Start Button or Cortana search and Right-Click the cmd.exe and select Run as administrator.
Step 12 - Type in:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Step 13 - Leave ADB open, your device will reboot into download mode and stay connected to adb.
Step 14 - Navigate to extracted Odin (Prince Comsy's) folder and right click on the .exe, select Run as administrator.
Step 15 - Odin output should read "Added!!".
Step 16 - Add extracted Canadian HOME_CSC file in the Odin section labled CSC by clicking CSC in Odin and selecting XAC_HOME_CSC file.
Step 17 - Ensure that only “Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are selected under the options tab.
Step 18 - Click log tab and then click the Start button on the bottom right.
Step 19 - Output should be shown in the log, should be quick.
Step 20 - If the flash is successful, the top left box will become green and will read PASS.
Step 21 - Once your phone reboots, you will see an "IME" button on the bottom of 'factory binary homescreen'.
Step 22 - Select the "IME" button and dial:
Code:
*#243203855#
Step 23 - After menu pops up, Scroll down until you find an "XAC" option. Select "XAC" and then select "Install".
Step 24 - Your phone will reboot. Once it reaches the 'Factory Binary homescreen', go back to command prompt on your computer and type in:
Code:
adb shell
Step 25 - In the cmd window type the following exactly, with XXX being replaced by intended CSC "code" below:
Code:
echo "XXX" > /efs/imei/mps_code.dat
Choose one of these CSC "codes" to replace XXX in the info above:
ACG - C Spire
AIO - Cricket
ATT - AT&T
BST - Boost
CCT - Xfinity
SPR - Sprint
TFN - Tracfone
TMB - T-Mobile
TMK - MetroPCS
USC - US Cellular
VMU - Virgin Mobile
VZW - Verizon
XAS - Sprint
XAA - US UnlockedStep 26 - In the cmd window, type in:
Code:
exitStep 27 - In the cmd window, type in:
Code:
adb reboot bootloaderStep 28 - Flash your desired Firmware by following the "Flashing Carrier Firmware" or "Flashing Unlocked Firmware" guides below.
Flashing Carrier Firmware:
Disclaimer - Flashing different Carrier Firmwares will not switch carrier.
***Note - Using Prince Comsy's Odin is not blocked - End Note***
Note - If you are flashing Carrier Firmware from Unlocked Firmware you can use regular Odin.
Download and flash SM-N950U Firmwares that match your carrier's product code, ATT, CCT, SPR, TMB, USC, VZW or XAS.
Firmwares based on SM-N950U1 are Unlocked Firmwares and do not contain carrier files even though they have carrier code.
Some carrier features may not work on Unlocked devices flashed to carrier Firmware without modifications or having IMEI added to carrier's whitelist.
*Downloads are in OP*Steps:
Step 1 - Turn OFF your Galaxy Note 8.
Step 2 - Press and hold the Volume Down + Bixby + Power Buttons.
Step 3 - After the Samsung logo, you will see a screen with a warning sign. Proceed ahead by pressing the Volume Up button.
You are in the Download Mode. If you want to get out of it, simply hold the Volume Up and Power buttons for a few seconds (around 10 sec.) and your phone will reboot normally.
Step 4 – Navigate to extracted Odin folder and right click on the .exe, select Run as administrator.
Step 5 – Connect your device via USB, Odin output should read "Added!!".
Step 6 – Add extracted firmware files (your carrier version, ATT, CCT, SPR, USC, or VZW) in the Odin sections appropriately, BL for BL, AP for AP, CP for CP, CSC for CSC (not HOME_CSC), and UMS for USERDATA.
Step 7 – Ensure that only “Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are selected under the options tab.
Step 8 – Click log tab and then click the Start button on the bottom right.
Step 9 – Output should be shown in the log, take a break for a few….
Step 10 – If the flash is successful, the top left box will become green and will read PASS.
Your Device can be disconnected..*IT WILL BE ERASED*.
Errors - Failed, SHA256? - Try again after editing config file for UMS/patch from 0 to 1 for USERDATA to write as well as using Prince Comsy's Odin. If it keeps failing, re-download Firmware and try again. You may also need to boot to Recovery and perform Factory Reset before trying again.
**If any functions or system apps seem glitchy, you may benefit from a factory reset**
Flashing Unlocked Firmware:
Disclaimer - Flashing Unlocked Firmwares will not unlock your device.
***Note - Using Prince Comsy's Odin is not blocked - End Note***
Note - If you are flashing Unlocked Firmware from Carrier Firmware you must use Prince Comsy Odin otherwise, use regular Odin.
All SM-N950U1 Firmwares are unlocked and you may have better connectivity by flashing your carrier's, ATT, CCT, SPR, TMB, USC, or VZW, version of Unlocked Firmware.
XAA is Factory Unlocked Firmware and will work on all US carriers.
Some carrier features may not work on Unlocked Firmware without modifications.
*Downloads are in OP*Steps:
Step 1 - Turn OFF your Galaxy Note 8.
Step 2 - Press and hold the Volume Down + Bixby + Power Buttons.
Step 3 - After the Samsung logo, you will see a screen with a warning sign. Proceed ahead by pressing the Volume Up button.
You are in the Download Mode. If you want to get out of it, simply hold the Volume Up and Power buttons for a few seconds (around 10 sec.) and your phone will reboot normally.
Step 4 – Navigate to extracted Odin or Prince Comsy Odin folder and right click on the .exe, select Run as administrator.
Step 5 – Connect your device via USB, Odin output should read "Added!!".
Step 6 – Add extracted firmware files (your carrier version of Unlocked or XAA) in the Odin sections appropriately, BL for BL, AP for AP, CP for CP, CSC for CSC (not HOME_CSC).
Step 7 – Ensure that only “Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are selected under the options tab.
Step 8 – Click log tab and then click the Start button on the bottom right.
Step 9 – Output should be shown in the log, take a break for a few….
Step 10 – If the flash is successful, the top left box will become green and will read PASS.
Your Device can be disconnected..*IT WILL BE ERASED*.
Errors - Failed, SHA256? - Try again after editing config file for UMS/patch from 0 to 1 for USERDATA to write as well as using Prince Comsy's Odin. If it keeps failing, re-download Firmware and try again. You may also need to boot to Recovery and perform Factory Reset before trying again.
*If you are going to proceed to flash carrier CSC and USERDATA files for carrier functions, please make sure that they are from the appropriate SM-N950U carrier before proceeding...*
**If any functions or system apps seem glitchy, you may benefit from a factory reset**
Switch from AT&T
So with this method, could I unlock my AT&T Galaxy note 8 and install the unlocked firmware, thus allowing me to install twrp and custom ROMS?
vsmendes76 said:
So with this method, could I unlock my AT&T Galaxy note 8 and install the unlocked firmware, thus allowing me to install twrp and custom ROMS?
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This will NOT unlock your device...for that you need to call your carrier or pay for unlock service.
You can flash unlocked firmware on any U.S. snapdragon device even if it is carrier locked.
To root your device go to: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/root-samfail-galaxy-note8-t3685340
This does not unlock bootloader though, so no TWRP. You can, however use flashify from the app store to make recoveries, flash mods, and ROMs (once available)
You can also use this guide to switch carriers if you wish...
Note: if you root, you can change csc without this method to change carriers
BlueFox721 said:
Flashing Unlocked Firmware:
Disclaimer - Flashing Unlocked Firmwares will not unlock your device.
Note - If you are flashing Unlocked Firmware from Carrier Firmware you must use Prince Comsy Odin otherwise, use regular Odin.
All SM-N950U1 Firmwares are unlocked and you may have better connectivity by flashing your carrier's, ATT, CCT, SPR, TMB, USC, or VZW, version of Unlocked Firmware.
XAA is Factory Unlocked Firmware and will work on all US carriers.
Some carrier features may not work on Unlocked Firmware without modifications.
*Downloads are in OP*Steps:
Step 1 - Turn OFF your Galaxy Note 8.
Step 2 - Press and hold the Volume Down + Bixby + Power Buttons.
Step 3 - After the Samsung logo, you will see a screen with a warning sign. Proceed ahead by pressing the Volume Up button.
You are in the Download Mode. If you want to get out of it, simply hold the Volume Up and Power buttons for a few seconds (around 10 sec.) and your phone will reboot normally.
Step 4 – Navigate to extracted Odin or Prince Comsy Odin folder and right click on the .exe, select Run as administrator.
Step 5 – Connect your device via USB, Odin output should read "Added!!".
Step 6 – Add extracted firmware files (your carrier version of Unlocked or XAA) in the Odin sections appropriately, BL for BL, AP for AP, CP for CP, CSC for CSC (not HOME_CSC).
Step 7 – Ensure that only “Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are selected under the options tab.
Step 8 – Click log tab and then click the Start button on the bottom right.
Step 9 – Output should be shown in the log, take a break for a few….
Step 10 – If the flash is successful, the top left box will become green and will read PASS.
Your Device can be disconnected..*IT WILL BE ERASED*.
Errors - Failed, SHA256? - Try again after editing config file for UMS/patch from 0 to 1 for USERDATA to write as well as using Prince Comsy's Odin. If it keeps failing, re-download Firmware and try again. You may also need to boot to Recovery and perform Factory Reset before trying again.
**If any functions or system apps seem glitchy, you may benefit from a factory reset**
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great guide bro !
you missed to write that the last CSC value can't be changed without root because is hard written in EFS config, es:
if you bought a TMO Note 8 ( for example ) and you want carrier switch to Unlocked Firmware following this guide you always have a device like this in "About Phone" :
XAA/XAA/TMB and never XAA/XAA/XAA
For sure the last third CSC code value is not relevant because it only specify which is the original Vendor and it doesn't impact at all in any aspect of new installed firmware
wolfgart said:
great guide bro !
you missed to write that the last CSC value can't be changed without root because is hard written in EFS config, es:
if you bought a TMO Note 8 and you want carrier switch to Unlocked Firmware following this guide you always have a device like this in "About Phone" :
XAA/XAA/TMB and never XAA/XAA/XAA
For sure the last CSC code is not relevant because it only specify which is the original Vendor and it doesn't impact in any aspect of new installed firmware
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Right the last code requires root...but this guide is for changing carrier...for instance, if you attempt to install Verizon Firmware on T-MOBILE you will still have T-Mobile bloat...this changes T-Mobile csc to (for example) To Verizon so you can flash Verizon and have Verizon bloat...I will update to include that it does not change the device csc....thank you...
There is a root method on S8+ for doing this though, I may add it later in a new thread...but for our device...of course our root may not allow it...
I nave an N9500 (Snapdragon). Can I use these files to load AT&T Firmware? What is really the benefit of that?
delugeofspam said:
I nave an N9500 (Snapdragon). Can I use these files to load AT&T Firmware? What is really the benefit of that?
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I am not sure...have you checked the S8 and S8+...they have had their devices longer...and might have discussed the same
Worked like a charm! Switched the phone from Verizon to TMO. I encountered one hiccup, but that was easily remedied. I got the '$ADB_VENDOR_KEYS is not set' error when I tried sending the reboot command through adb. I fixed this by deleting the adbkey and adbkey.pub files from in Users/YourSystemName/.android and then generating a new set of keys using
Code:
adb keygen C:\Users\YourSystemName\adbkey
and placing the newly generated keypair in the .android folder. You can try generating the keys in the .android folder directly, but I had some trouble with that (something about access and permission). Once you do this, try
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
again and it should work!
leprkon said:
Worked like a charm! Switched the phone from Verizon to TMO. I encountered one hiccup, but that was easily remedied. I got the '$ADB_VENDOR_KEYS is not set' error when I tried sending the reboot command through adb. I fixed this by deleting the adbkey and adbkey.pub files from in Users/YourSystemName/.android and then generating a new set of keys using and placing the newly generated keypair in the .android folder. You can try generating the keys in the .android folder directly, but I had some trouble with that (something about access and permission). Once you do this, try again and it should work!
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Yeah...I just factory reset to solve it...but adb command is quicker...glad it worked..
BlueFox721 said:
Yeah...I just factory reset to solve it...but adb command is quicker...glad it worked..
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The factory reset solution to getting Factory Binary to boot was so genius and obvious that I felt stupid for not thinking of it when I was troubleshooting. Good on you for getting this guide together! Thanks again!
If I clash the Verizon one will Verizon see a note 8 right now they see some Lame phone. Cause I got it from Samsung
For flashing unlocked firmware, I see
All SM-N950U1 Firmwares are unlocked and you may have better connectivity by flashing your carrier's, ATT, CCT, SPR, TMB, USC, or VZW, version of Unlocked Firmware.
XAA is Factory Unlocked Firmware and will work on all US carriers.
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Will flashing carrier's unlocked firmware include all the bloatware? Or is it just different CSC files for connectivity?
bambam126 said:
If I clash the Verizon one will Verizon see a note 8 right now they see some Lame phone. Cause I got it from Samsung
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For carriers to show the correct device on account...the imei must be in their list and provisioned correctly...each carrier is having issues with this, mostly with devices bought from Samsung...
datder said:
For flashing unlocked firmware, I see
Will flashing carrier's unlocked firmware include all the bloatware? Or is it just different CSC files for connectivity?
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Connectivity info and required files that also set when you put your SIM in...
I flashed the ATT firmware to my unlocked SM-N950U1 this morning using your guide, and everything is working perfectly. No startup issues, no snags. Thanks for making it easy to follow along. VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling, Advanced Messaging, Video Calling, etc all are working perfectly without a call to AT&T. Lots of bloat, but I disabled the bulk of it with BK.
Thank you!
wolfgart said:
great guide bro !
if you bought a TMO Note 8 ( for example ) and you want carrier switch to Unlocked Firmware following this guide you always have a device like this in "About Phone" :
XAA/XAA/TMB and never XAA/XAA/XAA
For sure the last third CSC code value is not relevant because it only specify which is the original Vendor and it doesn't impact at all in any aspect of new installed firmware
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I am exactly in this situation but could you please confirm that the CDMA freq /band will be working once we flash the CSC even with XAA/XAA/TMB?
Thank you
car2carl said:
I am exactly in this situation but could you please confirm that the CDMA freq /band will be working once we flash the CSC even with XAA/XAA/TMB?
Thank you
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If you use carrier switching guide to change to the desired csc, for instance changing from TMB to SPR...you will then flash your intended firmware like SM-N950U SPR...as long as your device is carrier unlocked or factory unlocked...you should be able to insert desired carrier SIM, like Sprint, and activate...the last three of code are for product origination...your SIM and firmware control the connectability not the last three of product code...S8+ users have even stated they flashed on Canadian devices or Canadian firmware and connected...in other words, if you use CDMA SIM you will connect
For those who aren't already aware, N970U is the model number of all of the US carrier versions of the Note 10. The N970U1 is the model number of the same device, but sold by Samsung SIM unlocked and with no carrier bloatware. Firmware is 100% interchangeable among these models: any U or U1 firmware version can be flashed to any U or U1 device at any time, assuming that you're not trying to downgrade the bootloader. A "U to U" or "U1 to U1" flash does not require a factory reset, but changing from one firmware to the other will require one. Also, U firmware is identical for the 4 base files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) for each individual build, no matter which carrier it comes from. So if you download 2 different carrier versions of the exact same build, the 4 base files will be identical. Where the firmware differs is in the USERDATA file - that's where the carrier bloatware and customizations reside.
This is not a "beginner's guide to Odin flashing" type post/thread, so I won't list basic, step-by-step instructions. My threads are geared towards those who already know what they're doing. If you're new to manually flashing Samsung firmware, I recommend you consult one of the "beginner's" posts/threads - there are tons of them here on XDA.
Happy flashing!
U firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=297977
U1 firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=297978
NOTES:
- DON'T QUOTE THE OP WHEN YOU REPLY, kthx
- I have an identical thread for the Note 10+
- My zips are compressed extra small for space and bandwidth savings. The default Windows extractor can't handle it, so you'll need a 3rd party tool like 7zip, WinRAR, etc
- My naming method for folders on AFH is: build - bootloader - Android version
So "SAT - 1 - 9.0" means the full build number ends in SAT, it's bootloader version 1, and it's Android 9.0. When bootloader and Android versions increment, the first build to have those changes will have its folder notated appropriately.
- HOME CSC file keeps data intact; using the other CSC will wipe data. Flashing USERDATA will also wipe data
- I know AFH servers/mirrors can be wonky sometimes, so if you want to download the latest version of whatever firmware you're seeking yourself, you can do so via SamFirm or Frija (plenty of links and threads here on XDA). I pay for a subscription to a site that gets beta builds and also gets the official releases (usually) before they hit SamFirm, so that's where my files come from. However, I don't have unlimited bandwidth on the site, and it's also quite time consuming to download the files, zip them up, and upload them to AFH. And, I do threads like this for every single Sx and Note x model - so I won't be uploading every single update version. The only full builds that I upload are ones where I get access to a new bootloader and/or Android version early, before they hit SamFirm.
- You can get USERDATAs from SamFirm for everything but AT&T and Cricket- those files will never be on SamFirm. So I'll try to always upload at least one USERDATA per bootloader increment for those carriers, and I'll also upload any full builds if AT&T is the only carrier to get that specific build, because you won't be able to find the files anywhere else.
- For USERDATAS (all the others are self explanatory):
AIO = Cricket
CCT = Xfinity Mobile (Comcast)
CHA - Spectrum Mobile (Charter)
TMK = Metro PCS
- the correct procedure for switching from one carrier's firmware to another is:
1. Flash full U1 firmware package including non HOME CSC
2. Upon boot, insert a SIM of the carrier whose firmware you want
3. Watch for the popup that says "reboot to apply new carrier settings" etc, and do it
4. After that restart completes, reboot back to Download mode and flash the full U firmware package, with the USERDATA file of the carrier whose firmware you want
Firmware is now available via SamFirm and Frija, but manual entry is required in a lot more cases than previous models. Hopefully that's just because the phone technically doesn't release until Friday, and that they change that on Friday or soon after.
Manual entry is currently required for VZW, CHA, and TMB U firmware, and for all carriers/regions/CSCs of U1 firmware
iBowToAndroid said:
Firmware is now available via SamFirm and Frija, but manual entry is required in a lot more cases than previous models. Hopefully that's just because the phone technically doesn't release until Friday, and that they change that on Friday or soon after.
Manual entry is currently required for VZW, CHA, and TMB U firmware, and for all carriers/regions/CSCs of U1 firmware
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Thanks for the links. I wonder if my Note10 tomorrow will get a software update out of the box.
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Thanks for the links. I wonder if my Note10 tomorrow will get a software update out of the box.
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I only saw the news about the Verizon models getting updated. Theoretically that means that Xfinity and Charter should also have updates, since they all get the same updates at the same time. Not sure about any other models yet
iBowToAndroid said:
I only saw the news about the Verizon models getting updated. Theoretically that means that Xfinity and Charter should also have updates, since they all get the same updates at the same time. Not sure about any other models yet
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By the way, I did use manual entry in SamFirm to find TMB firmware and download it. As a rule of thumb, I usually don't flash my phones right away after getting it, as I want to make sure that it isn't defective
Wonder if we need another Odin version or the regular 3.13/or Patched would work
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Wonder if we need another Odin version or the regular 3.13/or Patched would work
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Existing 3.13 3B Patched Odin will work fine
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Existing 3.13 3B Patched Odin will work fine
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Cool, my PC is ready and setup for Note10 Any idea if XAA firmware and the carrier's firmware are within the range/build date to allowing flashing? As I know the downgrade usually fails.
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Cool, my PC is ready and setup for Note10 Any idea if XAA firmware and the carrier's firmware are within the range/build date to allowing flashing? As I know the downgrade usually fails.
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You can't downgrade if there's only one software version that's been released so far - there's nothing to downgrade to.
But even if it's months or years down the road, the flash will only fail if you're trying to downgrade bootloaders. As long as you operate within the same bootloader, you can flash anything you want
This is the one I'm getting direct from Samsung: SM-N970UZSAXAA. It is supposed to be unlocked. I asked for a Sprint sim Card. I hope it's not tied to Sprint, but can be moved to any US Carrier if I want to once the TMB-SPR merger completes.
SamFirm shows this firmware for TMB: N970USQU1ASH4 and I checked U1(XAA) as well and they are the same
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Firmware is now available via SamFirm and Frija, but manual entry is required in a lot more cases than previous models. Hopefully that's just because the phone technically doesn't release until Friday, and that they change that on Friday or soon after.
Manual entry is currently required for VZW, CHA, and TMB U firmware, and for all carriers/regions/CSCs of U1 firmware
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Looks like everything is back to normal, in SamFirm. Manual entry is now only required for VZW U firmware, as has traditionally been the case. Also, if you type in an older version for VZW, it will automatically give you the newest version, if there is one. So you don't have to always know the exact newest version - entering in the correct details of any previous version should always trigger the newest one.
Also, SH4 is now showing as the newest build for U1, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Spectrum gets SH5 (no idea why), and Sprint is still back on SGO.
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Looks like everything is back to normal, in SamFirm. Manual entry is now only required for VZW U firmware, as has traditionally been the case. Also, if you type in an older version for VZW, it will automatically give you the newest version, if there is one. So you don't have to always know the exact newest version - entering in the correct details of any previous version should always trigger the newest one.
Also, SH4 is now showing as the newest build for U1, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Spectrum gets SH5 (no idea why), and Sprint is still back on SGO.
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Received my Note 10 U1, tested it on original firmware XAA(build: ASGO) and just now completed flashing to T-MO without updating to ASH4 build and want the phone to find and update firmware to see if OTA works. To get to download mode, I needed to press Vol + and - and power and the same time.
Flashed 5 files: BL, AP, CP, regular CSC and USERDATA. Device shows T-Mobile logo at boot, has Advanced Messaging, Video Call and I don't see any bloatware except for couple of T-Mo apps.
Went through setup and was able to get new OTA with August 1 patch(screenshot)
Wow great job! Can I get the link for the 10+ ...
I have the unlocked one but I have att and the only way to get wifi calling is flashing the U firmware
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I have the unlocked one but I have att and the only way to get wifi calling is flashing the U firmware
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You can go to my profile to find all of my threads. But flashing U probably won't give you wifi calling. It's been extensively discussed in my S10 threads, and it usually doesn't work if you have a U1 model
Charkatak said:
Received my Note 10 U1, tested it on original firmware XAA(build: ASGO) and just now completed flashing to T-MO without updating to ASH4 build and want the phone to find and update firmware to see if OTA works. To get to download mode, I needed to press Vol + and - and power and the same time.
Flashed 5 files: BL, AP, CP, regular CSC and USERDATA. Device shows T-Mobile logo at boot, has Advanced Messaging, Video Call and I don't see any bloatware except for couple of T-Mo apps.
Went through setup and was able to get new OTA with August 1 patch(screenshot)
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Quick question, did your provider codes change? I flashed the Verizon files and am still stuck on XAA? Any help would be appreciated.
redneckben said:
Quick question, did your provider codes change? I flashed the Verizon files and am still stuck on XAA? Any help would be appreciated.
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Initially, before I put in TMB sim, phone was on XAA/XAA/XAA. Now after all was said and done, my phone shows TMB/TMB/XAA. Make sure you put in the sim when you get the phone and when it has original firmware, so it can apply sim carrier's settings. Then you can flash and get the results that you need.
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Initially, before I put in TMB sim, phone was on XAA/XAA/XAA. Now after all was said and done, my phone shows TMB/TMB/XAA. Make sure you put in the sim when you get the phone and when it has original firmware, so it can apply sim carrier's settings. Then you can flash and get the results that you need.
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Thanks man I'll give that a shot.
@iBowToAndroid It states in the op that these models are all interchangeable. I have a U1 and flashed it to vzw U now when I try to Flash back to U1 it fails and says model mismatch???? Any help would be appreciated.
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@iBowToAndroid It states in the op that these models are all interchangeable. I have a U1 and flashed it to vzw U now when I try to Flash back to U1 it fails and says model mismatch???? Any help would be appreciated.
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That's not much information.
1. What's the current U build?
2. Which U1 build are you trying to flash?
3. Where do you get that error exactly?
4. What Odin version are you using?
5. Do you get any other errors, either in Odin or on the phone itself?
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That's not much information.
1. What's the current U build?
2. Which U1 build are you trying to flash?
3. Where do you get that error exactly?
4. What Odin version are you using?
5. Do you get any other errors, either in Odin or on the phone itself?
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Sorry, the phone was purchased as a unlocked version from samsung, model number SM-N970UZSAXAA/SM-970U1 is what the box says.
1. N970USQU1AHS4 is the build that I was able to flash. And the actual problem is that I had a brain fart and didn't read your simple instructions and instead of booting the phone first I opened the box and flashed the firmware. The issue I am having is my "Service provider SW ver. is stuck at XAA/XAA/XAA and I'm trying to get it to switch to VZW.
2. N970U1UEU1ASH4 I looked at all the n970u1 firmwares on samfirm and this was the only one that had XAA.
3. After I load the files into their locations and hit start it checks the files and the fails on the 4th step, I can run it again and find out exactly if you'd like.
4. 3.13.1 patched I believe.
5. None
I may be taking the wrong route to answer my problem. I really need help with getting it to show the right service provider code VZW.
Thank you for your help.
I have a Samsung S9+ AT&T version bought locked from AT&T in the US. It is still stuck on Android 8.0.0 and not receiving any updates. None OTA and none by connected to Samsung app on Windows Desktop either.
* I would like to update to 9.0.0 or 10.0.0 if possible
* Current SW ver: SAOMC_SM_G965U_OYN_ATT_OO_78
* AP: G965USQS3BRK2
* CSC: G965UOYN3BRK2
I have tried removing the sim card but still said that software is up to date.. I have not tried to ever root the device or unlock it. Seems perhaps that the IMEI is bad perhaps in some Samsung/AT&T server that prevents the server from giving me updates (based on reading around the Internet).
Any hope for me? I am not good at these things but am willing to learn and try though there is way too much information so not sure where to start reading and understanding the root cause of the problem itself.
Its a easy fix you will need to download the update file then flash it using Odin Patched
Here's a video that will help out. https://youtu.be/SVhR0E9ACnY
I used it the other days when i flashed my S9+ Sprint running on Andriod 9.0 -------> To a S9+ Tmobile Andriod 10
I dont take credit on this but here is also a good write up
1) Download Odin
2) Extract the firmware file you just downloaded. You should get 5 files:
AP (System & Recovery)
BL (Bootloader)
CP (Modem / Radio)
CSC_OXM (OXM CSC file, will wipe your phone)
HOME_CSC_OXM (OXM CSC file, will NOT wipe your phone)
3) Add each file to it's respective field in Odin v3.13.1. Use CSC_OXM if you want to do a clean flash and HOME_CSC OXM if you want to keep your apps and data.
4) Reboot your phone in Download / Odin mode with the following button combo:
POWER + VOLUME DOWN + BIXBY
5) Once in download mode, connect your phone to the PC, preferably using the original USB cable you got with your phone. Odin should detect your device and a blue box will show up with the COM port number.
6) Do NOT tick any extra boxes. The only options to be ticked are F.Reset Time and Auto-Reboot.
7) Click the start button, wait for Odin to say 'PASS'. Once the flash is complete, your phone will reboot.
Firmware screenshots, changelog, and download links will be in 2nd post of this thread.
Colombia81er said:
Its a easy fix you will need to download the update file then flash it using Odin Patched
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I used the firmware from sammobile as I couldn't figure out where to get the binary for AT&T S9+. Even there they had for BST, Verizon, Comcast, Sprint. I tried the one called USC and it seems to work. I got the one labeled G965USQS7CSK5. I am now on 9.0.0 and so far looking good. Just finished. Thanks.
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I used the firmware from sammobile as I couldn't figure out where to get the binary for AT&T S9+. Even there they had for BST, Verizon, Comcast, Sprint. I tried the one called USC and it seems to work. I got the one labeled G965USQS7CSK5. I am now on 9.0.0 and so far looking good. Just finished. Thanks.
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I used Frija to download lastest firmware but i see they dont have it.
Heres the file if you still want to update it to G965USQU7DTA5 which is there latest version.
Colombia81er said:
I used Frija to download lastest firmware but i see they dont have it.
Heres the file if you still want to update it to G965USQU7DTA5 which is there latest version.
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Thanks, I decided to stick with 9.0 for now as my company doesn't allow 10.0 for their own apps. I managed to download something from sammobile and it is working out fine. Thanks a lot for your help!!
This Is A Modified Odin Flashable CSC File For Adding The US Prism And Optics Images To International Variants Of The S918
Must Be OEM Unlocked
The images are resized to fit on all variants of S918
This allows you to have better compatibility when using international devices on US carriers
I added Call Recording to the CSC files
Download
HOME_CSC_OYN_S918_US_CSC.tar.7z -- Odin Flashable
S918_US_Optics_Prism_Images.7z -- Twrp Flashable Images
Directions
Install then use SamFW Tool to change your CSC to your US carrier
Or in EFS/IMEI folder on your device manually change to your carrier three digit code in the following
cid.dat
mps_code.dat
omcnw_code.dat
omcnw_code2.dat
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mine
Thanks jrkruse, flash HOME_CSC via Odin to CSC. Phone boots to TWRP. In TWRP clear cache. Phone boots to system, shows LTE instead of 4g. 5g icon gets bigger (maybe just an outline of 5g when connected to 5g but not using it). Changing CSC to TMB for me (on Mint/Tmobile) the system wants to reboot and install apps, then boots to TWRP. That was done via developer options / USB debugging / SamFirm CSC change under ADB. The CSC from this modification shows XAA unlocked US phone which should support most US carriers. Tested on a SM-S9110 S23. I enabled all the bands from another post, but the China ROM appears to have the bands it says it has and nothing more (4g and 5g).
Still, I was able to get over 100mbps on 5g (outside), and around 10-15mbps on 4g (or 4g+ carrier aggregation). I appreciate your post!