G973U and G973U1 Firmware Links Here - Samsung Galaxy S10 Guides, News, & Discussion

(For those who don't know, G973U is the model number of all of the US carrier versions of the Galaxy S10. The G973U1 is the model number of the same device, but sold by Samsung SIM unlocked and with no carrier bloatware. Firmware is 100% interchangeable among any of those models.)
The large files will be your 4 part firmware and then grab your desired USERDATA as well. I'll continue to add more versions and more USERDATAs over time.
Happy flashing!
U firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=290645
U1 firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=290646
Notes:
- I compress extra small for space and bandwith savings. The default Windows extractor can't handle it, so you'll need a 3rd party tool like 7zip, WinRAR, etc
- I remove the .md5 from each file solely for faster flashing (Odin won't check the file integrity without it). Rest assured, the files are perfectly fine and safe - Odin has a million safechecks built in.
- My naming method for Android File Host folders is: build - bootloader - Android version.
So "SAT - 1 - 9.0" means the full build number ends in SAT, it's bootloader version 1, and 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. Any zips with "wipe" in the title do not have a HOME CSC included.
- SamFirm still works, if you want to download them yourself. I pay for a subscription to a site that gets beta builds and also gets the official releases before they hit SamFirm, so that's where my files come from
- I have identical threads for the S10e and S10+ as well
- Post #173 has the correct procedure for changing from one U firmware to a different U firmware, with proper bloat and carrier features, etc.
- You can get USERDATAs from SamFirm for everything but AT&T and Cricket- those files will never be on SamFirm. So in addition to the 5 piece firmware, I'll try to always upload one USERDATA per bootloader increment for those carriers.
- For USERDATAS (all the others are self explanatory):
AIO = Cricket
CCT = Xfinity Mobile (Comcast)
CHA - Spectrum Mobile (Charter)
TMK = Metro PCS

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The SM-G973U is the model number for the Samsung Galaxy S10. SM-G970U is the model number for the Galaxy S10e.

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Drakoid said:
The SM-G973U is the model number for the Samsung Galaxy S10. SM-G970U is the model number for the Galaxy S10e.
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Ughhh stupid new nomenclature. Thanks for catching that - gonna take some brain re-training to keep these all straight now haha

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Build SBA added.
SPR is the only USERDATA for this build so far - not sure if it will stay a Sprint-exclusive release, or be more widely pushed out. But like with any other build, it can be flashed to any S10, regardless of which carrier it originally came from.
EDIT: Xfinity and Verizon USERDATAs added

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G973U and G973U1 firmware is now live and downloadable in SamFirm. Getting U1 (at least for now) requires manual entry - Auto will not work. U firmware is up for these carriers:
Xfinity Mobile
Spectrum Mobile
Sprint
T-Mobile
US Cellular
Verizon (have to use Manual entry - Auto will not work)
So going forward, I'll only be adding full builds if I can get them before they hit SamFirm, and only if there isn't build for that month already (eg. I won't add any more February builds since SBA is already up.). I will try to stay up to date on USERDATAs for AT&T and Cricket, since AT&T won't let their firmware be put on SamFirm.

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Will this work to remove the Verizon branding from my s10? I ask that as I purchased outright from Samsung and am running G973USQU1ASBA.
It appears when my phone activated with the Verizon SIM, it added their profile and I would prefer it to be unlocked as purchased so I can get features like smart call back. Thanks in advance.

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iOSNick said:
Will this work to remove the Verizon branding from my s10?
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Yep!

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iBowToAndroid said:
Yep!
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Awesome, thanks for the verification. As for the 5th file to flash 'userdata', would I opt to not do this for Verizon and just flash the first four files to go back to unlocked status?

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iOSNick said:
Awesome, thanks for the verification. As for the 5th file to flash 'userdata', would I opt to not do this for Verizon and just flash the first four files to go back to unlocked status?
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There is no USERDATA in U1 firmware

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Ok, that clears it up, userdata is just for the U firmware. Is there something I should do to avoid Verizon from installing their profile? I am currently running the U1 firmware, but somehow have Verizon's branding attached to the phone, presumably from the SIM setup.
Or is there any way to just remove the Verizon branding while retaining the U1 firmware I'm on currently?

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iOSNick said:
Ok, that clears it up, userdata is just for the U firmware. Is there something I should do to avoid Verizon from installing their profile? I am currently running the U1 firmware, but somehow have Verizon's branding attached to the phone, presumably from the SIM setup.
Or is there any way to just remove the Verizon branding while retaining the U1 firmware I'm on currently?
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I define "branding" by a startup/shutdown logo, plus carrier apps installed. U1 firmware doesn't have any of that

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iBowToAndroid said:
I define "branding" by a startup/shutdown logo, plus carrier apps installed. U1 firmware doesn't have any of that
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Agreed, same thing I am referring to. My phone has the Verizon splash page on boot up/shut down and the My Verizon folder with their specific apps in the app drawer. Weird thing is, I am actually running the U1 software straight from my Samsung.com order.
I'm currently downloading the U1from this thread to flash to the phone in an effort to remove the Verizon bloatware, was just was curious if there was another way to remove Verizon without re-flashing U1. Appreciate your help with this and setting up these download links as well!
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iOSNick said:
Agreed, same thing I am referring to. My phone has the Verizon splash page on boot up/shut down and the My Verizon folder with their specific apps in the app drawer. Weird thing is, I am actually running the U1 software straight from my Samsung.com order.
I'm currently downloading the U1from this thread to flash to the phone in an effort to remove the Verizon bloatware, was just was curious if there was another way to remove Verizon without re-flashing U1. Appreciate your help with this and setting up these download links as well! View attachment 4721638
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It's impossible to have carrier bloat if you're running U1, and it's impossible to be running U1 if you have carrier bloat. You're not running U1. You're running U. Look at the picture you posted. You didn't order a Samsung unlocked model, you ordered a Verizon variant.
Flashing U1 is the only way to remove bloat.

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Built-in Visual Voicemail 973U T-Mobile Not Working
Thanks for the links!
I flashed my U1 S10 over to U with TMo Userdata. I have the TMo pink splash screen and bloat installed, as well as the better reception gained from adding their firmware, but the Visual Voicemail that could be accessed by tapping the 3 dot menu in dialer, then selecting Visual Voicemail, is gone. The only option that shows is the regular voicemail. It worked perfectly on my Note 9 with the Pie Beta firmware, and I had switched it from U1 to U as well.
Does anyone have any idea what I might be doing wrong, or how to get stock VVM back? I've read that it's carrier dependent and all of that, but the conditions on my S10 are the same they were on my Note 9 from everything I can see, yet I don't have stock VVM. I am wondering if this might be something where TMo is just behind in adding support for the S10 to work with the stock VVM, but I have no clue how all that stuff works on the carrier side of things.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated, so I can remove the vomit-spewed (just in appearance IMO) app that is TMo's Visual Voicemail app. I tend to obsess over things like this and it's driving me crazy. Lol, I know, it's nitpicky, but I shelled out almost $2K for mine and my wife's phones, so I just want it to work.

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I have the Verizon 'u' software. If I flash the attached G973U1_SAU_1 firmware, will my phone be unlocked of carrier bloatware? Verizon blocks SMART callerID unless someone knows an alternative.
That's the only reason I would move because I use Package Disabler to hide the bloat.

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brian5259 said:
I have the Verizon 'u' software. If I flash the attached G973U1_SAU_1 firmware, will my phone be unlocked of carrier bloatware?
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The answer is found in the 2nd sentence of the OP

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brian5259 said:
I have the Verizon 'u' software. If I flash the attached G973U1_SAU_1 firmware, will my phone be unlocked of carrier bloatware? Verizon blocks SMART callerID unless someone knows an alternative.
That's the only reason I would move because I use Package Disabler to hide the bloat.
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Technically, yes. The smart caller id function will be available after flashing the unlocked firmware, however it appears there is still some control, as the setting will keep toggling itself off. Since flashing, my caller id will stay enabled for about 48 hours max, then be automatically toggled off. Others are reporting the same thing, so something is still preventing it from staying enabled all the time. Quite annoying, as there is no way to tell when it is toggled off, aside from seeing a call without it or constantly checking settings.
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So I have the G973U1 phone, and want to flash the Verizon software for video calling, etc.
A few questions...
Am I correct that I down/flash the G973U firmware.
Do I really need the USERDATA package? What happens if I skip it?
When all is done will my phone show VZW/VZW/VZW or will it show VZW/VZW/XAA?
What is the impact if it stays XAA as opposed to VZW, or... do I want it to show VZW/VZW/VZW?
how do I change it to VZW/VZW/VZW (there was a thread I followed for my GS8, but starting with the GS9/Note9 it appears its either not needed, or not done the same way? or I just can't find the instructions)
Thanks!

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Same Here! Anybody know?
KidJoe said:
So I have the G973U1 phone, and want to flash the Verizon software for video calling, etc.
A few questions...
Am I correct that I down/flash the G973U firmware.
Do I really need the USERDATA package? What happens if I skip it?
When all is done will my phone show VZW/VZW/VZW or will it show VZW/VZW/XAA?
What is the impact if it stays XAA as opposed to VZW, or... do I want it to show VZW/VZW/VZW?
how do I change it to VZW/VZW/VZW (there was a thread I followed for my GS8, but starting with the GS9/Note9 it appears its either not needed, or not done the same way? or I just can't find the instructions)
Thanks!
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Same here!

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i have chinese model G9730ZCU1ABA do you think firmware on this thread first link is compatible? just in case