Will flashing the unlocked firmware still work on carrier models of the s9+? - Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers

Anyone know or have insight?

Won't know until the phone is in the hands of the tinkerers. It has been that way, FWIW, since the GS7/GS7E.
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optimummind said:
Won't know until the phone is in the hands of the tinkerers. It has been that way, FWIW, since the GS7/GS7E.
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Hopefully we find out soon. I have an at&t version I want to install TMobile or unlocked firmware coming around the 16th :fingers-crossed:

BoboBrazil said:
Anyone know or have insight?
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Check the S8/S8+ fourms

It works. I just flashed the unlocked firmware on my Verizon model. Only issue I'm having is trying to figure out how to access IMS Settings, can't access through nova or shortcut master. Visual voicemail works.

cdcaish said:
It works. I just flashed the unlocked firmware on my Verizon model. Only issue I'm having is trying to figure out how to access IMS Settings, can't access through nova or shortcut master. Visual voicemail works.
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Can i do it vice versa, like flash carrier firmware on unlocked model. Will it trip knox and will i lose warranty?

yeltrah123 said:
Can i do it vice versa, like flash carrier firmware on unlocked model. Will it trip knox and will i lose warranty?
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Hello,
NO, flashing carrier's firmware on unlocked model dosen't trip knox, so you don't lose warranty.
Grettings,
SwitchDeath

SwitchDeath said:
Hello,
NO, flashing carrier's firmware on unlocked model dosen't trip knox, so you don't lose warranty.
Grettings,
SwitchDeath
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Ok thanks because I saw the carrier versions were model # SM-G965U and I was worried because I have model SM-G965U1.

yeltrah123 said:
Ok thanks because I saw the carrier versions were model # SM-G965U and I was worried because I have model SM-G965U1.
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You welcome, you don't have to worry, flashing SM-G965U firmware on your SM-G965U1 model will work anyway.
Grettings,
SwitchDeath

SwitchDeath said:
You welcome, you don't have to worry, flashing SM-G965U firmware on your SM-G965U1 model will work anyway.
Grettings,
SwitchDeath
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ok

I am happy to report that after flashing the Sprint firmware on my unlocked S9+ it worked with no issues and knox was not tripped. I've noticed that even though the Sprint splashscreen didn't show up at boot, while in setup the phone did detect the exact carrier I was on (Boost Mobile) and the phone showed the Boost Mobile splashscreen upon reboot and all the Boost Mobile apps as well as some bloatware loaded onto the phone as if it were a phone I purchased through them. But one issue I still notice since when I first bought the phone is the fact that the data speeds are slow in my area, but when I had an LG Stylo 3 from Boost in the area now where I see the slow data speeds, the LG didn't have that issue. I thought flashing carrier firmware would fix that problem. When I am in other parts in NYC out from where I live, ex: Manhattan, Brooklyn; I don't see no slow speeds I get true, fast 4G LTE. I guess it's a software issue Samsung can fix in the next update?

Anyone have link for modified Odin just in case I decide to flash iunlocked S9+ firmware back on my phone?

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Change rom will trip knox?

Hello there.
I have a SM-925I from Brazil, but I realized that this variant exists in other countries... My question is, if I change the original rom for a rom from another country, but from the same model (SM-g925I) will it trip my knox? Will i miss my warranty?
I want to install lollipop 5.1.1
Thank You
If you're going to venture into ROM changing, forget about warranty
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Brava27 said:
If you're going to venture into ROM changing, forget about warranty
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Well, i think i'll wait then... too expensive in Brazil to lose warranty.
Thanks, man.
alexandreangeli said:
Well, i think i'll wait then... too expensive in Brazil to lose warranty.
Thanks, man.
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Just root and be careful. I've rooted every device I've owned and don't care about warranty. If you're careful then you are good. Checkout ping pong root. It roots without warranty.
Brava27 said:
Just root and be careful. I've rooted every device I've owned and don't care about warranty. If you're careful then you are good. Checkout ping pong root. It roots without warranty.
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Right, I will find out more about root and think hard before do it.
Thanks for the tips.
alexandreangeli said:
Hello there.
I have a SM-925I from Brazil, but I realized that this variant exists in other countries... My question is, if I change the original rom for a rom from another country, but from the same model (SM-g925I) will it trip my knox? Will i miss my warranty?
I want to install lollipop 5.1.1
Thank You
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The only 5.1.1 version for the 925I are from the Indian version and it seems that Samsung has since held back a little with releasing it for other CSCs.
There have been a few reports of people flashing the 5.1.1 version on their 925I phones on Australia and no longer getting good 4g speeds. I'm going to wait until the Australian version of the update is released.
Having said that, if the firmware you want to flash is stock firmware produced by Samsung and is compatible with your phone variant (I.e a 925I stock firmware) regardless of CSC then flashing it via Odin should not trip Knox and should not interfere with your warranty. A couple of people here or there have stated that they've tried Knox this way but the majority (including me) have been fine.
You'll need to factory reset following changing to a different CSC if you want to receive over the air updates.
My suggestion? Wait for the Brazilian update. As for rooting, apart from blocking ads I've not missed having root at all.
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dlotters said:
The only 5.1.1 version for the 925I are from the Indian version and it seems that Samsung has since held back a little with releasing it for other CSCs.
There have been a few reports of people flashing the 5.1.1 version on their 925I phones on Australia and no longer getting good 4g speeds. I'm going to wait until the Australian version of the update is released.
Having said that, if the firmware you want to flash is stock firmware produced by Samsung and is compatible with your phone variant (I.e a 925I stock firmware) regardless of CSC then flashing it via Odin should not trip Knox and should not interfere with your warranty. A couple of people here or there have stated that they've tried Knox this way but the majority (including me) have been fine.
You'll need to factory reset following changing to a different CSC if you want to receive over the air updates.
My suggestion? Wait for the Brazilian update. As for rooting, apart from blocking ads I've not missed having root at all.
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you
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dlotters said:
The only 5.1.1 version for the 925I are from the Indian version and it seems that Samsung has since held back a little with releasing it for other CSCs.
There have been a few reports of people flashing the 5.1.1 version on their 925I phones on Australia and no longer getting good 4g speeds. I'm going to wait until the Australian version of the update is released.
Having said that, if the firmware you want to flash is stock firmware produced by Samsung and is compatible with your phone variant (I.e a 925I stock firmware) regardless of CSC then flashing it via Odin should not trip Knox and should not interfere with your warranty. A couple of people here or there have stated that they've tried Knox this way but the majority (including me) have been fine.
You'll need to factory reset following changing to a different CSC if you want to receive over the air updates.
My suggestion? Wait for the Brazilian update. As for rooting, apart from blocking ads I've not missed having root at all.
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Thanks, man. That was very enlightening. I'll wait for thrle brazilian update.
Thanks again.
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No WiFi calling option

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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!
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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.
white43 said:
Got the same issue. I'm in the UK and it's not there. One of the reasons I bought it was because I thought it had it - my work colleague has it on EE and has the option.
Mine is the SM-G965F.
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I found the settings you are looking for last night. Instead of being in the Mobile Network tab, like normal Android. Go into the dialer, tab the 3 dots in the top right corner, go to settings, and there they are.
jcsww said:
I found the settings you are looking for last night. Instead of being in the Mobile Network tab, like normal Android. Go into the dialer, tab the 3 dots in the top right corner, go to settings, and there they are.
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Not on mine
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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
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Ah - well that explains it!
Do you have linkage to the Three 9+ firmware?
I have heard there is a way to change the CSC without rooting, unlocking bootloader, or tripping Knox. I want to avoid that in order to continue using Samsung Pay. If I absolutely have to choose, I will root to get WiFi calling, but if it's possible to get it without rooting, I'm going to find a way!
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Ah - well that explains it!
Do you have linkage to the Three 9+ firmware?
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I downloaded it from samfirmware.com - links to it aren't permitted here!
Regards,
Dave
kydar said:
I have heard there is a way to change the CSC without rooting, unlocking bootloader, or tripping Knox. I want to avoid that in order to continue using Samsung Pay. If I absolutely have to choose, I will root to get WiFi calling, but if it's possible to get it without rooting, I'm going to find a way!
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Mixing and matching firmware can be hit and miss. I wouldn't swap Exynos bootloaders with SnapDragon or vice versa though. The CSC contains the bulk of the carrier related settings and apps. There are usually two CSC files. One will wipe, one won't. The CSC_HOME doesn't wipe but may cause some issues. The other will wipe, at least to some degree. You also might want to look at some of the Combination ROM's available to see if they have all of what you need.
In order to flash without tripping things. The modded or patched version of ODIN is needed.
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I downloaded it from samfirmware.com - links to it aren't permitted here!
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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

Flash a G965U from Verizon to a G965U1, or 965U T-Mobile?

I ordered an unlocked model, G965U1 from eBay, but the seller sent me a G965U Verizon. At least that's the firmware that it has on it. I'm familiar with Odin and everything, so I'm wondering if I should keep it and just flash it over to what I want. Is this a viable option, I already had to send back a OnePlus 6T back to OnePlus, so I'm getting kind of tired of sending phones back.
Will the phone be just as good as what I ordered if I flash a different firmware on it, radio band-wise and such?The phone says I do not have a Verizon sim in it but I seem to be getting service from my T-Mobile sim.... Is this because all Verizon phones come unlocked? Sorry I'm just so confused with a different models and different bootloaders and different firmwares, so any advice would be appreciated!
Issue resolved, big thanks to user @jcsww!
I'm having similar crisis, can you tell me the steps u did? I have downloaded Odin and the Tmobile firmware that I've yet to flash. I want to do a backup first but cannot find a TWRP for G965U, guess ill just create a backup on stock?
NekoXiu said:
I'm having similar crisis, can you tell me the steps u did? I have downloaded Odin and the Tmobile firmware that I've yet to flash. I want to do a backup first but cannot find a TWRP for G965U, guess ill just create a backup on stock?
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I would start by reading where I posted in the other thread, and another member stepped up and laid it all out for me: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9-plus/how-to/g965u-g965u1-firmware-links-t3763487/page144. I don't have any clue about backing up or using TWRP on this device tho.
i have a g965u but i dont have VOLTE.The phone was from US and i use in Romania.the phone is ok but i dont have VOLTE.What i should do?
tanaru said:
i have a g965u but i dont have VOLTE.The phone was from US and i use in Romania.the phone is ok but i dont have VOLTE.What i should do?
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What firmware does the phone have, from what US carrier? I I think the only thing you can try is flashing different firmwares to see if it will work. Maybe try converting it to a U S. factory unlocked G965U1, then the phone will reboot to configure the settings and features according to your sim card. No guarantee with this kind of thing tho.
I have ore 8.0 and the phone is from sprint but unlocked.i thin is from sprint cause i have sprint omadm
sm g965u
g965usqs3brj6
In settings-system updates is:UICC Unlock:Your device is unllocked for any SIM card
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sm g965u
g965usqs3brj6
In settings-system updates is:UICC Unlock:Your device is unllocked for any SIM card
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You could try switching to the firmware for unlocked model G965U1, latest is 3ARJ6. No guarantee that it will make volte work though, that kind of thing is definitely hit and miss, and your phone is ideally suited for American carriers. But that's what I would try. You might also want to call up your service provider and see if they can do anything.
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You could try switching to the firmware for unlocked model G965U1, latest is 3ARJ6. No guarantee that it will make volte work though, that kind of thing is definitely hit and miss, and your phone is ideally suited for American carriers. But that's what I would try. You might also want to call up your service provider and see if they can do anything.
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You can learn me how to flash step by step?
My phone is a sprint version and is unlocked.When i start up my phone i have a notification"sprint omdam",I have SQS3BRJ6 software version.On this i have to put U1 version(3ARJ6)? I have to flash with odin patched or nonpatched because i want the feature updates?
tanaru said:
You can learn me how to flash step by step?
My phone is a sprint version and is unlocked.When i start up my phone i have a notification"sprint omdam",I have SQS3BRJ6 software version.On this i have to put U1 version(3ARJ6)? I have to flash with odin patched or nonpatched because i want the feature updates?
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I flashed my Verizon G965U to G965U1. I used the patched Odin and used the CSC from the U1 firmware... My phone flashed and wiped, and then it booted up and detected my SIM card, then it rebooted again to configure all the settings based on my SIM card. After I did that I was getting the U1 updates directly to the phone.
Thanks!you can give me the variant of odin and soft to flash for my phone?
tanaru said:
Thanks!you can give me the variant of odin and soft to flash for my phone?
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I don't remember exactly where I got them but they are easy to find by searching. I remember the Odin file ended in patcheD.zip. For the firmware I believe I used the Samfirmware site.
why is necesarily patched odin?
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why is necesarily patched odin?
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I believe it's because you are flashing a firmware that does not match what is already on your phone.
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I believe it's because you are flashing a firmware that does not match what is already on your phone.
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and what the firmware i should choose ,cause are a lot of U1 on sammobile.it needs to flash all files or only csc?

Can I Flash AT&T Carrier Software onto an Unlocked S9+?

Hey all,
I've done some rooting in the past, so have knowledge but it's limited comparatively to the community. I bought an Unlocked Snapdragon S9+ from Best Buy and the AT&T FirstNet service for first responders only works for AT&T branded devices. I wanted to try and flash an AT&T image on the phone if possible. Is this possible? Can anyone offer some guidance on how to accomplish this?
jgruberman said:
Hey all,
I've done some rooting in the past, so have knowledge but it's limited comparatively to the community. I bought an Unlocked Snapdragon S9+ from Best Buy and the AT&T FirstNet service for first responders only works for AT&T branded devices. I wanted to try and flash an AT&T image on the phone if possible. Is this possible? Can anyone offer some guidance on how to accomplish this?
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My S9 plus just did the carrier firmware when I put the Sim card into it. I didn't have to do anything else
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tengen31 said:
My S9 plus just did the carrier firmware when I put the Sim card into it. I didn't have to do anything else
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I don't know what you mean by "did the carrier firmware". I'm looking to wipe and re-flash AT&T firmware on my device - it currently has an AT&T SIM card in it.
jgruberman said:
I don't know what you mean by "did the carrier firmware". I'm looking to wipe and re-flash AT&T firmware on my device - it currently has an AT&T SIM card in it.
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Oh well you didn't say re- flash. I thought you wanna to get the firmware on your on
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I don't know what you mean by "did the carrier firmware". I'm looking to wipe and re-flash AT&T firmware on my device - it currently has an AT&T SIM card in it.
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Yep, you can flash the AT&t firmware onto your unlocked device. You would have to download the firmware and then flash it with Odin, you can check the general section to learn more about this and we here can help you through it.
The other thing I was wondering is that I assume that FirstNet works on the AT&t firmware. Technically your phone will still not be an AT&t phone according to its IMEI number, but firmware-wise it will be just as an AT&t phone after you flash it.
YrrchSebor said:
Yep, you can flash the AT&t firmware onto your unlocked device. You would have to download the firmware and then flash it with Odin, you can check the general section to learn more about this and we here can help you through it.
The other thing I was wondering is that I assume that FirstNet works on the AT&t firmware. Technically your phone will still not be an AT&t phone according to its IMEI number, but firmware-wise it will be just as an AT&t phone after you flash it.
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I understand. So get ODIN and the AT&T firmware and just flash? I've done rooting before so familiar with ODIN for the most part, just wasn't sure if I needed a specific firmware version based on having an Unlocked device or not.
And to your wondering thought, FirstNet does work on the AT&T firmware and they WOULD still recognize my phone as an Unlocked device(by IMEI) as per the FirstNet tech support agent I just spoke with. However, I'm hoping that having the firmware would make the device more compatible with the FirstNet service
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I understand. So get ODIN and the AT&T firmware and just flash? I've done rooting before so familiar with ODIN for the most part, just wasn't sure if I needed a specific firmware version based on having an Unlocked device or not.
And to your wondering thought, FirstNet does work on the AT&T firmware and they WOULD still recognize my phone as an Unlocked device(by IMEI) as per the FirstNet tech support agent I just spoke with. However, I'm hoping that having the firmware would make the device more compatible with the FirstNet service
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You just need the latest AT&T firmware that you can find(BRK2 I believe, unless the latest pie firmware has already been posted somewhere), and you will need the patched version of Odin that will allow you to flash a different firmware than your device came with. It seems like AT&t firmwares can be hard to find for some reason but there was this thread which has not been updated I don't think: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ck-official-attoding965usqu3brj5-s9-t3866823. But it looks like that would at least get you over to AT&t firmware and then you could get OTA updates up to current hopefully. You might want to ask in that thread for further instructions on firmware and how to flash everything properly. You would want to use CSC instead of HOME-CSC, to wipe and fully set up the phone, and there is something which I don't know about called USERDATA, which I think might need to be found and flashed also.

Question Update software for phone from usa to india

Hi, i have bought unlocked galaxy s23 ultra from usa. And now im in india. Will i still get the software updates since my phone is from usa?
jason.antao said:
Hi, i have bought unlocked galaxy s23 ultra from usa. And now im in india. Will i still get the software updates since my phone is from usa?
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"Factory Unlocked Phones are not made for a specific carrier thus are unlocked out the factory. These phones can be used on ANY GSM carrier as long as the phone carriers the band widths that carrier supports."
In simple words yes It should work with no problems. However It depends on band widths your carrier supports.
About software updates you will receive everything. Don't worry
jason.antao said:
Hi, i have bought unlocked galaxy s23 ultra from usa. And now im in india. Will i still get the software updates since my phone is from usa?
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You may have to change the CSC to India for everything to work nicely.
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You may have to change the CSC to India for everything to work nicely.
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Impossible...as the firmware only carries CSCs of the US. U and U1....
TheMystic said:
You may have to change the CSC to India for everything to work nicely.
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But even if i don't change th csc, i should normally get the updats from us
jason.antao said:
But even if i don't change th csc, i should normally get the updats from us
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Depends....every carrier releases at different times. If you want to stay updated the fastest. Then download and flash who ever comes first then change the CSC to your preference.
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"Factory Unlocked Phones are not made for a specific carrier thus are unlocked out the factory. These phones can be used on ANY GSM carrier as long as the phone carriers the band widths that carrier supports."
In simple words yes It should work with no problems. However It depends on band widths your carrier supports.
About software updates you will receive everything. Don't worry
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What if i factory reset my phone and than insert sim card from my country?
jason.antao said:
What if i factory reset my phone and than insert sim card from my country?
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It should work without factory reset
jason.antao said:
Hi, i have bought unlocked galaxy s23 ultra from usa. And now im in india. Will i still get the software updates since my phone is from usa?
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Yes, You will get update when curruntly set CSC gets update. (You can check from Settings - about phone - Software Info)
Though If your device is S918U/U1 may some network features won't work expected, specifically Jio.
Klaudas said:
It should work without factory reset
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Now the sim is working fine. Only thing i want to change csc
jason.antao said:
But even if i don't change th csc, i should normally get the updats from us
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Getting updates should not be a problem. Some things may not work unless you change the CSC.
Klaudas said:
It should work without factory reset
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My phone from another region was not reading the SIM card. Once I changed the CSC, it did.
wr3cckl3ss1 said:
Impossible...as the firmware only carries CSCs of the US. U and U1....
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Not sure about now, but few years back I changed the CSC of my device to make it detect the SIM card. It wasn't from the USA though.
The option you're referring to is now housed in Preconfig.
MPS CODE.
Enable it....to prevent your CSC from changing over when you put in any sim card. Disable it and it will always change.
wr3cckl3ss1 said:
The option you're referring to is now housed in Preconfig.
MPS CODE.
Enable it....to prevent your CSC from changing over when you put in any sim card. Disable it and it will always change.
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I tried to get this menu using this code on dialer app *#272*IMEI# . But it says invalid
I too got s23 ultra from USA and I'm using in India. We will get regular updates don't worry. Today morning I got may month's security update.
jason.antao said:
Hi, i have bought unlocked galaxy s23 ultra from usa. And now im in india. Will i still get the software updates since my phone is from usa?
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You can't change csc to INS, unless rooted.
jason.antao said:
Now the sim is working fine. Only thing i want to change csc
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