sTock files for tmobile note 8
Enjoy....
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1mKKw6a8sK-dDFPWDNndUhpTkk/view?usp=sharing
If any one knows how to flash this on a verizon note8. please let me know.
Don't think you can I tried on my unlocked note 8 it flashed but didn't take
S1nc3r3 said:
Don't think you can I tried on my unlocked note 8 it flashed but didn't take
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Try a different download...Sprint firmware flashed fine on unlocked version
I was able to get it to flash onto my unlocked by enabling only UMS/PATCH in Odin, not USERDATA, and after I had let the unlocked firmware provision the device with a T-Mobile SIM.
Also, I have the latest T-Mobile firmware if someone can get me somewhere to upload it. Downloaded it using Smart Switch this morning. N950USQU1AQI5
airforceixi said:
I was able to get it to flash onto my unlocked by enabling only UMS/PATCH in Odin, not USERDATA, and after I had let the unlocked firmware provision the device with a T-Mobile SIM.
Also, I have the latest T-Mobile firmware if someone can get me somewhere to upload it. Downloaded it using Smart Switch this morning. N950USQU1AQI5
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I will be picking up the unlocked model today and have T-Mobile. I assume you are in the same boat? Have the unlocked model, and then flashed the tmobile firmware?
As for uploading, if you have a google drive account, you should be able to upload it there and then make the file public. That or MEGA should work just fine.
Do you have a short guide of how you flashed the tmobile firmware?
Mrbobrowitz said:
I will be picking up the unlocked model today and have T-Mobile. I assume you are in the same boat? Have the unlocked model, and then flashed the tmobile firmware?
As for uploading, if you have a google drive account, you should be able to upload it there and then make the file public. That or MEGA should work just fine.
Do you have a short guide of how you flashed the tmobile firmware?
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I tried making a thread with the download link to the new firmware but I don't have enough posts to do so.
Here's a Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2hgX_SwidPzcEhIWDJ1ZGRRbjQ
In terms of flashing, I put my T-Mobile SIM into the device with unlocked firmware and let it provision (it, oddly, took about a half hour before mine did, but it should have been instant). After it reboots after provisioning I boot into download mode. I used Prince's Odin and in the ini file I changed UMS/PATCH=0 to UMS/PATCH=1. Start Odin, connect phone (in download mode) select the 5 files with the appropriate button but select USERDATA with the UMS button. Start, wait, reboot, viola.
airforceixi said:
I tried making a thread with the download link to the new firmware but I don't have enough posts to do so.
Here's a Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2hgX_SwidPzcEhIWDJ1ZGRRbjQ
In terms of flashing, I put my T-Mobile SIM into the device with unlocked firmware and let it provision (it, oddly, took about a half hour before mine did, but it should have been instant). After it reboots after provisioning I boot into download mode. I used Prince's Odin and in the ini file I changed UMS/PATCH=0 to UMS/PATCH=1. Start Odin, connect phone (in download mode) select the 5 files with the appropriate button but select USERDATA with the UMS button. Start, wait, reboot, viola.
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That's the process...glad it's working...so I can update that it is verified on tmobile?
torreon901 said:
sTock files for tmobile note 8
Enjoy....
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1mKKw6a8sK-dDFPWDNndUhpTkk/view?usp=sharing
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OP what's the difference between this and this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...covery-stock-t-mobile-950u1-firmware-t3670924 ?
I see that they are different file sizes, one is 2.9gb and the other is 3.4gb .
lennie said:
OP what's the difference between this and this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...covery-stock-t-mobile-950u1-firmware-t3670924 ?
I see that they are different file sizes, one is 2.9gb and the other is 3.4gb .
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If it ends in 7 it's tmobile, if 9, it's unlocked for tmobile network
BlueFox721 said:
If it ends in 7 it's tmobile, if 9, it's unlocked for tmobile network
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Oh ok thanks
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airforceixi said:
I tried making a thread with the download link to the new firmware but I don't have enough posts to do so.
Here's a Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2hgX_SwidPzcEhIWDJ1ZGRRbjQ
In terms of flashing, I put my T-Mobile SIM into the device with unlocked firmware and let it provision (it, oddly, took about a half hour before mine did, but it should have been instant). After it reboots after provisioning I boot into download mode. I used Prince's Odin and in the ini file I changed UMS/PATCH=0 to UMS/PATCH=1. Start Odin, connect phone (in download mode) select the 5 files with the appropriate button but select USERDATA with the UMS button. Start, wait, reboot, viola.
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I keep getting "odin model dismatch fail". Any help would be appreciated.
how do you extract the USERDATA file from the carrier files and is it in the AP or CP
airforceixi said:
I tried making a thread with the download link to the new firmware but I don't have enough posts to do so.
Here's a Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2hgX_SwidPzcEhIWDJ1ZGRRbjQ
In terms of flashing, I put my T-Mobile SIM into the device with unlocked firmware and let it provision (it, oddly, took about a half hour before mine did, but it should have been instant). After it reboots after provisioning I boot into download mode. I used Prince's Odin and in the ini file I changed UMS/PATCH=0 to UMS/PATCH=1. Start Odin, connect phone (in download mode) select the 5 files with the appropriate button but select USERDATA with the UMS button. Start, wait, reboot, viola.
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I m trying to understand each step:
Insert the TMO sim into the unlocked Note8 (bought from Samsung).
Let the phone runs its course until it reboots (could take some time).
Boot the phone into the download mode.
Open Prince's Odin and change UMS/PATCH=0 to UMS/PATCH=1. Do you make the change in the Odin3.ini?
After the change, Start Odin and connect the phone which is already in the download mode.
Select the 5 files with the appropriate buttons (which files and which buttons?)
Select USERDATA with the UMS button (is that the USM/PATCH=1?).
Start the process and the phone runs its course until it finishes.
Am I correct? Is there a chance you can post the screenshots?
I have the unlocked one from Samsung and want to use it with Tmobile firmware to take advantage of all its features.
TIA
I’ll pay someone $20 via PayPal if they can help me swap Verizon firmware on the Note 8 to T-Mobile or Unlocked; I would prefer T-Mobile. Seriously, $20 if someone can successfully help me.
martranjr said:
I’ll pay someone $20 via PayPal if they can help me swap Verizon firmware on the Note 8 to T-Mobile or Unlocked; I would prefer T-Mobile. Seriously, $20 if someone can successfully help me.
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refer to this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473
to find the firmware: use this link and find the XAA firmware
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=7FADCAA69B4511E7963AFA163EE8F90B
download the firmware and follow the process above.
i can confirm going from tmobile to unlocked firmware and vise versa.
guaneet said:
refer to this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473
to find the firmware: use this link and find the XAA firmware
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=7FADCAA69B4511E7963AFA163EE8F90B
download the firmware and follow the process above.
i can confirm going from tmobile to unlocked firmware and vise versa.
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What about Verizon to T-Mobile or Verizon to Unlocked?
martranjr said:
What about Verizon to T-Mobile or Verizon to Unlocked?
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Tried it and it definitely does not work.
martranjr said:
Tried it and it definitely does not work.
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Verizon to unlocked works
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/stock-recovery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615
BlueFox721 said:
Verizon to unlocked works
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/stock-recovery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615
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It worked! Message me your PayPal.
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Hello everyone
Please bear me with me for I am a dinosaur that grew up with Symbian phones, then was forced to use Windows phones and now recently converted to Android, therefore not an expert in this field.
Bought the Note 4 off ebay in UK. Mobile banking app and Android Pay say my phone is rooted however Root Checker says it isn't . I have tried to update to Marshmallow through ODIN but I get the FAIL Auth error every time I try...
In settings the phone shows up as N910F however it is a N910V ... I do need help to figure out the precise model though just to make sure I am installing the correct software.
Also, I am using a Lebara SIM card (partners with Vodafone) here in UK, not sure if that matters.
Would really appreciate if someone would have the patience to guide me how to install Marshmallow on my phone, I just want a clean one and no rooting. Tried different tutorials on the internet but none worked for me or I am surely doing something wrong.
Many thanks in advance!
Andy
Andyyy91 said:
Hello everyone
Please bear me with me for I am a dinosaur that grew up with Symbian phones, then was forced to use Windows phones and now recently converted to Android, therefore not an expert in this field.
Bought the Note 4 off ebay in UK. Mobile banking app and Android Pay say my phone is rooted however Root Checker says it isn't . I have tried to update to Marshmallow through ODIN but I get the FAIL Auth error every time I try...
In settings the phone shows up as N910F however it is a N910V ... I do need help to figure out the precise model though just to make sure I am installing the correct software.
Also, I am using a Lebara SIM card (partners with Vodafone) here in UK, not sure if that matters.
Would really appreciate if someone would have the patience to guide me how to install Marshmallow on my phone, I just want a clean one and no rooting. Tried different tutorials on the internet but none worked for me or I am surely doing something wrong.
Many thanks in advance!
Andy
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Hi Andy I'm also in the UK with note 4. To find out the correct model you need to boot to download mode. Power off the phone, Hold volume down + home + power together. It will boot to download mode and from there it will show you the model.
Post your correct model here and I will post the firmware with the correct steps to flash.
Hi Callum
In download mode it says N910V
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Hi Callum
In download mode it says N910V
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Ahh you have the verizon varient.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/117781/N910VVRS2CPL1_N910VVZW2CPL1_VZW/
Here is the stock marshmallow firmware for your device.
Download and unzip the firmware. Place it in odin in AP. In odin options enable auto reboot and uncheck repartition. Put phone in download mode, connect to pc and start.
Thanks for the firmware , that worked like a charm. Is it possible to install a non-Verizon version on this phone? One that does not have the Verizon preloaded apps?
Also, do you know anything about the Note 4 getting the Nougat update?
Andyyy91 said:
Thanks for the firmware , that worked like a charm. Is it possible to install a non-Verizon version on this phone? One that does not have the Verizon preloaded apps?
Also, do you know anything about the Note 4 getting the Nougat update?
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You can only flash firmware for your device which is N910V. Which means unfortunately you can only flash verizon firmware. However you can root your phone and use titanium backup to remove the bloat.
As for the N update I have read and heard rumours that we will get it but I don't have my hopes up. Even though the Note 4 is 2 years old it's still a high end device. It hasn't been officially announced yet. Only been announced for s6/s7 and future releases
callumbr1 said:
Hi Andy I'm also in the UK with note 4. To find out the correct model you need to boot to download mode. Power off the phone, Hold volume down + home + power together. It will boot to download mode and from there it will show you the model.
Post your correct model here and I will post the firmware with the correct steps to flash.
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Hello. I'm also having this problem with SM-N910C, care to help? Thanks.
J73 said:
Hello. I'm also having this problem with SM-N910C, care to help? Thanks.
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What is the problem?
callumbr1 said:
What is the problem?
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It fails to upgrade to Marshmallow.
J73 said:
It fails to upgrade to Marshmallow.
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What region are you in?
Is your phone network locked?
callumbr1 said:
What region are you in?
Is your phone network locked?
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I got it from UAE but I'm currently in the Philippines. I don't think it is network locked.
J73 said:
I got it from UAE but I'm currently in the Philippines. I don't think it is network locked.
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/117967/N910CXXS2DPL1_N910COJV2DPI1_XSG/
Download and flash this.
Are you familiar on how to flash with odin?
callumbr1 said:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/117967/N910CXXS2DPL1_N910COJV2DPI1_XSG/
Download and flash this.
Are you familiar on how to flash with odin?
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It's my first time right now.
J73 said:
It's my first time right now.
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1st download the firmware.
Download odin, latest version is fine but I use v3.10.6
On phone settings go to about device, tap build number 7 times until developer options is there, go on developer options and enable USB debugging.
Plug phone to pc to make sure drivers are up to date.
Once firmware is downloaded unzip it.
Power off phone and put into download mode, vol down + home + power.
Open odin and click AP, insert the firmware. Odin options should be, re partition UNCHECKED, auto reboot checked, f reset time checked.
Plug phone into pc, in odin log it will say added with blue box saying com:3 or similar.
Press start and it will flash and reboot. The first boot can loop a few times or hang on the Samsung logo for a little while it's normal.
If it hangs for more than 15 minutes remove the battery for a few minutes then power on again and it will boot.
If you get any errors or are unsure let me know.
callumbr1 said:
1st download the firmware.
Download odin, latest version is fine but I use v3.10.6
On phone settings go to about device, tap build number 7 times until developer options is there, go on developer options and enable USB debugging.
Plug phone to pc to make sure drivers are up to date.
Once firmware is downloaded unzip it.
Power off phone and put into download mode, vol down + home + power.
Open odin and click AP, insert the firmware. Odin options should be, re partition UNCHECKED, auto reboot checked, f reset time checked.
Plug phone into pc, in odin log it will say added with blue box saying com:3 or similar.
Press start and it will flash and reboot. The first boot can loop a few times or hang on the Samsung logo for a little while it's normal.
If it hangs for more than 15 minutes remove the battery for a few minutes then power on again and it will boot.
If you get any errors or are unsure let me know.
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Thank you! I'll keep you updated.
callumbr1 said:
1st download the firmware.
Download odin, latest version is fine but I use v3.10.6
On phone settings go to about device, tap build number 7 times until developer options is there, go on developer options and enable USB debugging.
Plug phone to pc to make sure drivers are up to date.
Once firmware is downloaded unzip it.
Power off phone and put into download mode, vol down + home + power.
Open odin and click AP, insert the firmware. Odin options should be, re partition UNCHECKED, auto reboot checked, f reset time checked.
Plug phone into pc, in odin log it will say added with blue box saying com:3 or similar.
Press start and it will flash and reboot. The first boot can loop a few times or hang on the Samsung logo for a little while it's normal.
If it hangs for more than 15 minutes remove the battery for a few minutes then power on again and it will boot.
If you get any errors or are unsure let me know.
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It worked flawlessly! Thank you so much!
J73 said:
It worked flawlessly! Thank you so much!
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Not a problem
Callum , thanks for all your help. Will keep my eyes on the update news, I'm curious the see if we will get it aswell
Andyyy91 said:
Callum , thanks for all your help. Will keep my eyes on the update news, I'm curious the see if we will get it aswell
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If you see anything post it here to keep me updated
Will do
Hi everyone,
If you've clicked on this thread you are probably just like me. You have a T-Mobile Galaxy S8 (950U) and wanted to try the unbranded/unlocked firmware. Maybe you thought it would SIM unlock your phone (Nope) or maybe you thought you'd like it but just don't. I was unable to find anyone who successfully reverted back to fully stock T-Mobile. My phone stayed XAA/XAA/TMB no matter what I did. Well, now I'm TMB/TMB/TMB and here to hopefully help you do the same.
I mostly followed this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/switch-to-carrier-firmware-100-t3609487. Here's the instructions:
1. Download Factory Binary, EngBoot, and the G950W firmware.
2. Turn off phone
3. Hold down on Bixby button + power + volume down
4. open Odin v3.12.7
5. add the Factory Binary to the AP section of Odin.
6. Plug your phone into your computer (NEEDS TO BE WINDOWS) with Odin open
7. Make sure your device is connected and recognized by Odin.
8. Click start.
9. One the phone reboots run the ADB command, adb reboot bootloader
10. Open PrinceComsy (modded) Odin and flash the EngBoot
11. Click start
12. Once the phone reboots type the command adb reboot bootloader
13. Put the HOME_CSC of the G950W firmware into the CSC part of Odin 3.12.7 (NOT PrinceComsy)
14. Click start
15. Open IME setting on Factory Binary
16. Type in *#243203855#
17. Select XAC
****NOTE ABOUT 15-17: A bunch of system processes kept saying they were force closing, but I just kept saying OK until I could successfully type the code into the dialer and select XAC. It worked, even with those processes supposedly failing.****
18. Click install
19. Wait for phone to reboot
20. Once it does open terminal and type in adb shell
21. Then type in echo "TMB" > /efs/imei/mps_code.dat
22. Type in exit into adb shell
23. Type in adb reboot bootloader
24. Flash the G950U T-Mobile firmware without Userdata. Also make sure to flash the non-home CSC.
25. Enjoy your reverted back to T-Mobile 100% stock phone.
Files you will need:
Factory Binary: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120727548
Eng-Boot for 950U: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4NKFp9A7CsoSmpzeEFMSldhRlU/view?usp=sharing
Combination (950W) firmware for the Home_CSC: https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=0465B78C273A11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
PrinceComsey Odin: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588232905724860
Odin 3.12.7: https://mega.nz/#!UtI02CbY!XnmV7scm-HJq-lBUP5nOyDzs3Uwwmt17ldrfcl-9xoM
T-Mobile Stock firmware: https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=4F86A80C2FA111E7963AFA163EE8F90B
Great work, bro
This was all mine. I did all of this. Why does nobody say anything about me doing it. It is in the EngBoot + Root thread. I mean really, thank the people that actually DO the work.
mweinbach said:
This was all mine. I did all of this. Why does nobody say anything about me doing it. It is in the EngBoot + Root thread. I mean really, thank the people that actually DO the work.
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Agreed, I used your guide to help me get back to TMo version. You will find variation of your work here and there. But I agreed that OP should be credited.
mweinbach said:
This was all mine. I did all of this. Why does nobody say anything about me doing it. It is in the EngBoot + Root thread. I mean really, thank the people that actually DO the work.
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Happy to give you credit man. I spent days asking on four or five threads if anyone had converted their T-Mobile S8 back to 100% stock. I found no one. One guy mentioned he got his Verizon S8 back to stock.
I found the carrier switch thread ...which gave great instructions, but didn't tell you anything about where to get these files. So I searched around to get the files and spent a good two hours trying and failing until it worked. I figured a thread with not only the instructions, but also all the files you need...would be helpful.
I'm on XDA a few times a year when a new phone comes out. I could literally care less about "credit." However, I can tell you do...and I am thankful for your instructions. I would honestly have no problem with me deleting this thread, having you copy the text, and then you can post the same thing again only with your name as the thread maker. Let me know.
dharmastation3 said:
Happy to give you credit man. I spent days asking on four or five threads if anyone had converted their T-Mobile S8 back to 100% stock. I found no one. One guy mentioned he got his Verizon S8 back to stock.
I found the carrier switch thread ...which gave great instructions, but didn't tell you anything about where to get these files. So I searched around to get the files and spent a good two hours trying and failing until it worked. I figured a thread with not only the instructions, but also all the files you need...would be helpful.
I'm on XDA a few times a year when a new phone comes out. I could literally care less about "credit." However, I can tell you do...and I am thankful for your instructions. I would honestly have no problem with me deleting this thread, having you copy the text, and then you can post the same thing again only with your name as the thread maker. Let me know.
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I just care that people know who came up with what. If you dont want to add credit, fine. But dont delete this because some people might not know where to go for info.
mweinbach said:
I just care that people know who came up with what. If you dont want to add credit, fine. But dont delete this because some people might not know where to go for info.
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Can you copy the instructions (and the files I gathered in this thread) and make your own post? I will delete this if you do. Because it does no one any good to have the comments on here being about people wanting credit. Why don't you just re-post this under your username?
All I care about is helping people.
dharmastation3 said:
Hi everyone,
If you've clicked on this thread you are probably just like me. You have a T-Mobile Galaxy S8 (950U) and wanted to try the unbranded/unlocked firmware. Maybe you thought it would SIM unlock your phone (Nope) or maybe you thought you'd like it but just don't. I was unable to find anyone who successfully reverted back to fully stock T-Mobile. My phone stayed XAA/XAA/TMB no matter what I did. Well, now I'm TMB/TMB/TMB and here to hopefully help you do the same.
I mostly followed this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/switch-to-carrier-firmware-100-t3609487. Here's the instructions:
1. Download Factory Binary, EngBoot, and the G950W firmware.
2. Turn off phone
3. Hold down on Bixby button + power + volume down
4. open Odin v3.12.7
5. add the Factory Binary to the AP section of Odin.
6. Plug your phone into your computer (NEEDS TO BE WINDOWS) with Odin open
7. Make sure your device is connected and recognized by Odin.
8. Click start.
9. One the phone reboots run the ADB command, adb reboot bootloader
10. Open PrinceComsy (modded) Odin and flash the EngBoot
11. Click start
12. Once the phone reboots type the command adb reboot bootloader
13. Put the HOME_CSC of the G950W firmware into the CSC part of Odin 3.12.7 (NOT PrinceComsy)
14. Click start
15. Open IME setting on Factory Binary
16. Type in *#243203855#
17. Select XAC
****NOTE ABOUT 15-17: A bunch of system processes kept saying they were force closing, but I just kept saying OK until I could successfully type the code into the dialer and select XAC. It worked, even with those processes supposedly failing.****
18. Click install
19. Wait for phone to reboot
20. Once it does open terminal and type in adb shell
21. Then type in echo "TMB" > /efs/imei/mps_code.dat
22. Type in exit into adb shell
23. Type in adb reboot bootloader
24. Flash the G950U T-Mobile firmware without Userdata. Also make sure to flash the non-home CSC.
25. Enjoy your reverted back to T-Mobile 100% stock phone.
Files you will need:
Factory Binary: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120727548
Eng-Boot for 950U: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4NKFp9A7CsoSmpzeEFMSldhRlU/view?usp=sharing
Combination (950W) firmware for the Home_CSC: https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=0465B78C273A11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
PrinceComsey Odin: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588232905724860
Odin 3.12.7: https://mega.nz/#!UtI02CbY!XnmV7scm-HJq-lBUP5nOyDzs3Uwwmt17ldrfcl-9xoM
T-Mobile Stock firmware: https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=4F86A80C2FA111E7963AFA163EE8F90B
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Where would I check if I'm TMB/TMB/TMB? I went from XAA firmware back to stock TMB firmware using official Odin 3.12.7 and all seems fine. I don't see any issues at all but I do wanna confirm everything is good to go.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
Rydah805 said:
Where would I check if I'm TMB/TMB/TMB? I went from XAA firmware back to stock TMB firmware using official Odin 3.12.7 and all seems fine. I don't see any issues at all but I do wanna confirm everything is good to go.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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Settings / About phone / Service provider SW ver.
yusssi said:
Settings / About phone / Service provider SW ver.
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Figured it out after I posted but thanks for confirming. ??
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
Is there any way to go to the TMobile firmware, just without the Tmo splash screen?
Zorn_ said:
Is there any way to go to the TMobile firmware, just without the Tmo splash screen?
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G950U1 firmware is the closest I have seen.
mweinbach said:
G950U1 firmware is the closest I have seen.
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If you follow all the steps to change the CSC to TMB, then at the very end flash the unlocked G950U1 firmware, does the phone still identify as TMobile? And would you be able to get the TMobile updates (like the 6/7 update)?
Zorn_ said:
If you follow all the steps to change the CSC to TMB, then at the very end flash the unlocked G950U1 firmware, does the phone still identify as TMobile? And would you be able to get the TMobile updates (like the 6/7 update)?
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Nope, the systems are different. The updates are also different. The G950U1 ones come from samsung the others come from TMobile.
mweinbach said:
Nope, the systems are different. The updates are also different. The G950U1 ones come from samsung the others come from TMobile.
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Gotcha. Thanks for your replies. Main reason I'm worried about staying on the unlocked firmware is Samsung's horrible reputation for updates last time around. I'm afraid we won't get the updates on this firmware until 6 months after the carrier versions.
Can I use this ROM and instructions to switch from Verizon S8 to Tmobile S8 Rom?
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Can I use this ROM and instructions to switch from Verizon S8 to Tmobile S8 Rom?
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Found this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/switch-to-carrier-firmware-100-t3609487
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When I try to flash the home_csc in the CSC spot odin then click 'start' odin says Fail!SHA256 is invalid.
I thought if we just flashed 950u1 firmware we could just flash straight back to the tmobile stock firmware in the same method.
So this whole thread is about 950U1, which is the S8, what about S8+? I have a T-Mobile S8+, flashed the unlocked version firmware, wanted to go back, but this instruction only deals with 950U1, what about 955U1?
Ok, i can say if you just flashed the 950u1 or 955u1 firmware with modified odin. All you have to do is flash the tmobile firmware with official odin and then do a data reset from the bootloader menu.
I was able to go right back to official tmobile firmware and get OTA updates.
Hey guy's an girl, I just realized there's a daily limit on how much times file can be download from DropBox. I would have to check out android file host an see how it works.
DropBox work's great on Downloading file but not ?Uploaded.
Hi all. This is the UNLOCK version of G955U (G955U1).
To flash the firmware of G955U1, you'll need to used the modified Odin. I'll share a link for your guy's, flash normally as you would with the S7 Edge. Once you load the file in Odin, will take some seconds before ready to flash. I already flash it on my 2 G955U TMO S8+, everything runs great . Also I flash the AQEF baseband from TMO version, it have more band for better signal and work's better with the U firmware. I have tested cross firmware an modems for a few months now on my S7 Edge and now my Tmo S8+. Everything work's great, you just have to keep doing manual update of your firmware, it wouldn't say you have an update. Other than that, it works flawlessly.
Happy flashing
This are the link for FIRMWARE, PICTURE AND VIDEO PROOF. Tmo_S8+
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B71VA01vEZAjdjA1UVJGNzltMjA
Can you show us how you flash it on odin with the t-mobile base?
Ok I'll have to make a video, its very simple. Once you done it before on the S7 series, its the same process.
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Ok I'll have to make a video, its very simple. Once you done it before on the S7 series, its the same process.
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do you have the file for AQEF ap file?
Make sure you download and extract the 955U1 firmware an Modified Odin. Create an S8+ folder on your computer, best way to locate your files, Next run Odin, do BL FILE, then CSC HOME FILE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO ERASE EVERYTHING IN PHONE STORAGE, THEN CP OR MODEM FILE, LAST BUT LEASE AP FILE, which Take the LONGEST TO LOAD, 1 minute tops depends on your computer processor speed. Next step, turn on USB DEBUGGING, access from DEVELOPER OPTIONS. TURN OFF PHONE, NEXT PRESS VOLUME DOWN, BIXBY AND POWER BUTTON AT ONCE. USED VOLUME TO NAVIGATE UP OR DOWN. NEXT PUT PHONE IN DOWNLOAD MOD, NOW YOU READY. NEXT CONNECT PHONE TO COMPUTER USING ORIGINAL USB-Type C. When you READY EVERYTHING, JUST CLICK RUN ON (ODIN), WILL TAKE UP TO 1 MINUTE OR SO BEFORE YOU SEE THE STATUS BAR SHOW PROGRESS. JUST RELAX NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.
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Make sure you download and extract the 955U1 firmware an Modified Odin. Create an S8+ folder on your computer, best way to locate your files, Next run Odin, do BL FILE, then CSC HOME FILE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO ERASE EVERYTHING IN PHONE STORAGE, THEN CP OR MODEM FILE, LAST BUT LEASE AP FILE, which Take the LONGEST TO LOAD, 1 minute tops depends on your computer processor speed. Next step, turn on USB DEBUGGING, access from DEVELOPER OPTIONS. TURN OFF PHONE, NEXT PRESS VOLUME DOWN, BIXBY AND POWER BUTTON AT ONCE. USED VOLUME TO NAVIGATE UP OR DOWN. NEXT PUT PHONE IN DOWNLOAD MOD, NOW YOU READY. NEXT CONNECT PHONE TO COMPUTER USING ORIGINAL USB-Type C. When you READY EVERYTHING, JUST CLICK RUN ON (ODIN), WILL TAKE UP TO 1 MINUTE OR SO BEFORE YOU SEE THE STATUS BAR SHOW PROGRESS. JUST RELAX NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.
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okay you for the information now no one will ask about again
Thought I had it in the folder too, it wasn't there. You can get the FULL FIRMWARE FROM (ANDROID FILE HOST). Type in android file host search bar, G955U. You will see all the latest firmware for ALL US CARRIER. download and extract what you need, you'll be good to go after.
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Thought I had it in the folder too, it wasn't there. You can get the FULL FIRMWARE FROM (ANDROID FILE HOST). Type in android file host search bar, G955U. You will see all the latest firmware for ALL US CARRIER. download and extract what you need, you'll be good to go after.
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sounds good and ill i need is the ap file only right?
In a few hours I'll have the video link show how simple to change the firmware between all US CARRIER models.
kdecoteau1 said:
In a few hours I'll have the video link show how simple to change the firmware between all US CARRIER models.
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sounds good man ill be waiting for it
Depends on what you want. My S8+ is USING THE G955U1 FIRMWARE, I USED THE G955U1 (AQE3 BL), THE G955U1 (AQE3 AP), THE G955U1 (AQE3 CSC), THEN I USED THE (G955U CP). The reason I USED T-MOBILE BASEBAND IS BETTER NETWORK SIGNAL STRENGTH. ALWAYS USED THE CARRIER ( CP ) TO THE SIM CARD, Your PHONE WILL HAVE HIGHER DOWNLOAD SPEEDS.
Would I still be able to revert back to stock T-Mobile firmware?
Is this thread dead? Did anyone try this? There was a promise of a video on how to do this and yet nothing was posted. This is sounding more and more like a fake.
sanjsrik said:
Is this thread dead? Did anyone try this? There was a promise of a video on how to do this and yet nothing was posted. This is sounding more and more like a fake.
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I agree
Isn't this the same as the XAA unlocked firmware as in the guides, discussion,...forum?
Hey all. You can still switch back to stock T-Mobile, just follow the same process, I tried it too.
There's a video, at the bottom of the thread you see a link from my DROP BOX FOLDER. I did everything from my T-Mobile S7 Edge running the lastet U firmware 4BQE2.
Yeah It's SAME AS THE XAA, the U FIRMWARE IT SELF IS 1 SINGLE SYSTEM, it just configures to each CARRIER SIM CARD.
Base on my TEST FOR US CARRIERS, T-MOBILE WORK'S THE BEST WITH EXCEPTION, (VIDEO CALLS). Other than that, I personally LOVES THE U FIRMWARE 100%.
Sorry I took so long to post the video, was busy with a construction project.
Video link and T-Mobile latest G955U AQEF firmware.
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AgkrGW9tqsPRgpcZZ8JAH4JITN9cMA
Stock Oreo N950USQS4CRE1 Odin files for AT&T NOTE 8
Model: SM-N950U
Model Name: Galaxy Note 8
Country: USA
Version: Android Oreo 8.0
Security Patch Level: May 1st, 2018
Product Code: ATT
PDA: N950USQS4CRE1
CSC: N950UOYN4CRE1
Download here: N950USQS4CRE1
DOWNLOAD for ODIN:
ODIN v3.13.1
Thanks for the post and link. Are they pushing this OTA yet?
I have a note 8 N950U with Snapdragon on N950USQS2BQK2, i can jump with this upgrade to oreo?
IngAlanAD said:
I have a note 8 N950U with Snapdragon on N950USQS2BQK2, i can jump with this upgrade to oreo?
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Yes
its for verizon not att.
babbar559 said:
its for verizon not att.
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All major carriers Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and Xfinity Mobile, all updated to CRE1 for the Note 8. The update wasn't just for a specific carrier, like Verizon. As you can see for yourself.
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All major carriers Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and Xfinity Mobile, all updated to CRE1 for the Note 8. The update wasn't just for a specific carrier, like Verizon. As you can see for yourself.
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I knw all that. I meant to say it's Verizon carrier firmware not att. Cuz i have installed it on my phone and there are few Verizon apps in there.
BTW... When I Odin the files my neice disconnected the cable from pc and process didn't complete(I think it finished around 75%). When I tried going to download mode again for reinstall it gave me emergency recovery software error. Furnately, I was able to access my phone without any problem and nothing got deleted, but all my Samsung apps detecting it as modified firmware and whenever I try going to recover mode, download mode or safe mode I get the Emergency recovery error.
& I'm getting 4 options for software update now in settings.
Samsung pay and pass saying my phone is rooted.
Any suggestions how to Odin files again cuz I'm unable to get to download mode now. Thanks
babbar559 said:
I knw all that. I meant to say it's Verizon carrier firmware not att. Cuz i have installed it on my phone and there are few Verizon apps in there.
BTW... When I Odin the files my neice disconnected the cable from pc and process didn't complete(I think it finished around 75%). When I tried going to download mode again for reinstall it gave me emergency recovery software error. Furnately, I was able to access my phone without any problem and nothing got deleted, but all my Samsung apps detecting it as modified firmware and whenever I try going to recover mode, download mode or safe mode I get the Emergency recovery error.
& I'm getting 4 options for software update now in settings.
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Is your device or service provider from Verizon? Also, you may have flashed the odin files incorrectly. I see that you have 2 software update sections. Make sure you back up your files, flash odin files to their correct slots. BL to BL, AP to AP, CP to CP, CSC to CSC and flash userdata to Userdata/UMS. Also, flash with odin version 3.13.1. That should fix the problem.
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Is your device or service provider from Verizon? Also, you may have flashed the odin files incorrectly. I see that you have 2 software update sections. Make sure you back up your files, flash odin files to their correct slots. BL to BL, AP to AP, CP to CP, CSC to CSC and flash userdata to Userdata/UMS. Also, flash with odin version 3.13.1. That should fix the problem.
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My phone is usa unlocked. & i flashed Odin files in correct slots including userdata. The process just didn't complete cuz my phone got disconnected. Now main problem is that I can't get back to download mode. It gives me emergency recovery error whenever i try it. So can't use Odin to flash any files. Thanks
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My phone is usa unlocked. & i flashed Odin files in correct slots including userdata. The process just didn't complete cuz my phone got disconnected. Now main problem is that I can't get back to download mode. It gives me emergency recovery error whenever i try it. So can't use Odin to flash any files. Thanks
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Show us emergency picture please.
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Show us emergency picture please.
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Phone is working fine so far.. Error only shows up on when I try to perform download mode, recovery mode or safe mode. & now some of the Samsung apps not working cuz they think my phone is rooted.. ?
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Phone is working fine so far.. Error only shows up on when I try to perform download mode, recovery mode or safe mode. & now some of the Samsung apps not working cuz they think my phone is rooted.. ?
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That's download mode i have been on that screen before here's what you do, go back to that screen just like you posted then plug phone in open Odin add the tar files and proceed with that error emergency screen it will install your tar odins, once it passes odin that screen will be back to normal.
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That's download mode i have been on that screen before here's what you do, go back to that screen just like you posted then plug phone in open Odin add the tar files and proceed with that error emergency screen it will install your tar odins, once it passes odin that screen will be back to normal.
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Thank you very much.. I'll try that later today and get back with the results. ?
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That's download mode i have been on that screen before here's what you do, go back to that screen just like you posted then plug phone in open Odin add the tar files and proceed with that error emergency screen it will install your tar odins, once it passes odin that screen will be back to normal.
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got it working all good now. thanks
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got it working all good now. thanks
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Hey Venom0642,
I have updated my Note 8 to 4cre5. I want to get my phone back to cre1. I have switched carriers to Cricket. When I try to Odin cre1 to my phone it says it worked but it went fast and it is still on Cre5.
Any idea what to do?
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Never mind, I have figured it out.
Thanks
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1st Thank You for your work!
So this can be flashed on AT&T devices? Someone stated that it's for Verizon and I'm confused with that statement. Also
There's 2 CSC files?
CSC_OYN &
HOME_CSC_OYN
Which one do I use in CSC slot and where does the other go?
I have a Galaxy S8 that is FRP locked.
The exact model and version is: 8.0.0/R16NW/G950USQS3CRE2
From what I understand this has the v3 bootloader and Oreo, correct?
I need some help getting this phone unlocked. Anyone care to lend a hand? I can use Odin and ADB just fine, I just need to find the correct files needed for the version I have.
Also, if I can actually get the correct files., can someone outline the steps needed to do this? I've been trying to unlock this thing for about three weeks and my brain is turned to mush with all the things I've tried.
Please don't send me PMs trying to get me to contact through other means.
nookle said:
I have a Galaxy S8 that is FRP locked.
The exact model and version is: 8.0.0/R16NW/G950USQS3CRE2
From what I understand this has the v3 bootloader and Oreo, correct?
I need some help getting this phone unlocked. Anyone care to lend a hand? I can use Odin and ADB just fine, I just need to find the correct files needed for the version I have.
Also, if I can actually get the correct files., can someone outline the steps needed to do this? I've been trying to unlock this thing for about three weeks and my brain is turned to mush with all the things I've tried.
Please don't send me PMs trying to get me to contact through other means.
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Hey. Don't worry. Frp lock is a protection for your phone this occurs when your oem lock is on. To unlock it go into developer options and then tick the oem unlock option . But for now your phone locked all you can do it flash stock firmware using odin . That's the only way . I know the data ma be precious inside the phone but it be useless until phone in not booting . So ho and flash stock firmware for your device from sammobile.com
Thats all . I hope may this helps you and inform me as soon as possible.
Stay Blessed?
Sorry for bad english.
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Hey. Don't worry. Frp lock is a protection for your phone this occurs when your oem lock is on. To unlock it go into developer options and then tick the oem unlock option . But for now your phone locked all you can do it flash stock firmware using odin . That's the only way . I know the data ma be precious inside the phone but it be useless until phone in not booting . So ho and flash stock firmware for your device from sammobile.com
Thats all . I hope may this helps you and inform me as soon as possible.
Stay Blessed
Sorry for bad english.
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Yeah, flashing the firmware doesn't reset the FRP. Tried just AP, AP and BL, all five, doesn't matter. On first boot it requires the previous owner to log in. It's stored somewhere that's not touched by the flashing process somehow. Or it fails. After doing all five files on first boot it says it's installing something, gets into the 30% range, then says erasing for a bit and reboots.
Is there any way to do this?
Rana Ahmad said:
Hey. Don't worry. Frp lock is a protection for your phone this occurs when your oem lock is on. To unlock it go into developer options and then tick the oem unlock option . But for now your phone locked all you can do it flash stock firmware using odin . That's the only way . I know the data ma be precious inside the phone but it be useless until phone in not booting . So ho and flash stock firmware for your device from sammobile.com
Thats all . I hope may this helps you and inform me as soon as possible.
Stay Blessed
Sorry for bad english.
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There is no oem unlock on a U model. Need to study up a bit before advising.
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Yeah, flashing the firmware doesn't reset the FRP. Tried just AP, AP and BL, all five, doesn't matter. On first boot it requires the previous owner to log in. It's stored somewhere that's not touched by the flashing process somehow. Or it fails. After doing all five files on first boot it says it's installing something, gets into the 30% range, then says erasing for a bit and reboots.
Is there any way to do this?
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flash a combination file factory reset from combo then flash legit bit 3 or higher firmware. The 30% failure after erasing is normal. 32% normally
Thanks for the reply. Is this what I need?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...bination-files-bit-5-g950uu1-g955uu1-t3816112
I've never done a combination file, so not sure what's involved.
nookle said:
Thanks for the reply. Is this what I need?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...bination-files-bit-5-g950uu1-g955uu1-t3816112
I've never done a combination file, so not sure what's involved.
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Yes flash it in odin. It's a single file
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Yes flash it in odin. It's a single file
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If I may ask, what is a "combination file?" What exactly does it do? I'll flash it this evening after work.
nookle said:
If I may ask, what is a "combination file?" What exactly does it do? I'll flash it this evening after work.
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Its test and diagnostic firmware released by Samsung. It is not a usable rom. You'll flash this. Factory reset from inside the settings menu. Then you can reflash official firmware. And you should be good to go unless this has been patched
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Its test and diagnostic firmware released by Samsung. It is not a usable rom. You'll flash this. Factory reset from inside the settings menu. Then you can reflash official firmware. And you should be good to go unless this has been patched
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So I went ahead and flashed the combination file in the first link and did a factory reset. Now when I try to flash the files I already have it fails. I'm assuming that's because I flashed a bit 5 combination firmware, and the stock files I have are not bit 5.
How do I know which firmware files I need? Do I need to do all files (BL, AP, CP, CSC) or just one? It's very hard to figure out what to do when everything I read is different.
nookle said:
So I went ahead and flashed the combination file in the first link and did a factory reset. Now when I try to flash the files I already have it fails. I'm assuming that's because I flashed a bit 5 combination firmware, and the stock files I have are not bit 5.
How do I know which firmware files I need? Do I need to do all files (BL, AP, CP, CSC) or just one? It's very hard to figure out what to do when everything I read is different.
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Yea you need bit 5 files. Flash all 4. If you look at a firmware number. 5th dig from far end will be a 1-6 that's the current bit, anti rollback whatever you want to call it.
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Yea you need bit 5 files. Flash all 4. If you look at a firmware number. 5th dig from far end will be a 1-6 that's the current bit, anti rollback whatever you want to call it.
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Thank you so much for the help. I'm getting closer.
I am currently downloading a file called G950USQU5DSC1. Should be bit 5. I'm pretty sure it's for Sprint, and this phone was originally Verizon. Will this be a problem? I'd very much prefer AT&T or T-Mobile, but Verizon might be OK if I'm locked to it.
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Thank you so much for the help. I'm getting closer.
I am currently downloading a file called G955USQU5DSC1. Should be bit 5. I'm pretty sure it's for Sprint, and this phone was originally Verizon. Will this be a problem? I'd very much prefer AT&T or T-Mobile, but Verizon might be OK if I'm locked to it.
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verizon firmware is unlocked sim wise sprint firm probably wont work but also should setup based off of your sim card inserted.
dsc1 i believe is pie which is awesome on s8 you can change carrier also with the combination file pretty much as your doing with each personalized firmware to each carrier
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verizon firmware is unlocked sim wise sprint firm probably wont work but also should setup based off of your sim card inserted.
dsc1 i believe is pie which is awesome on s8 you can change carrier also with the combination file pretty much as your doing with each personalized firmware to each carrier
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I'm grabbing the file from this page: https://www.theandroidsoul.com/samsung-galaxy-s8-firmware/
How can I tell which carrier is which? I'd rather just flash the correct one off the bat. Looks like the only one on that page for the 950U that is Pie is the Sprint one. I don't have a SIM. Well, I could take the one out of my current phone temporarily if it'll help set it up correctly.
Is the process for switching carriers just flashing the CSC file? Or is it more involved.
EDIT: There is a CRK1 file that is U5 and Oreo. Pretty sure that is Verizon. Cancelled the other file and am downloading this one. Going to take a while, using my phone as it's faster than my home internet.
nookle said:
I'm grabbing the file from this page: https://www.theandroidsoul.com/samsung-galaxy-s8-firmware/
How can I tell which carrier is which? I'd rather just flash the correct one off the bat. Looks like the only one on that page for the 950U that is Pie is the Sprint one. I don't have a SIM. Well, I could take the one out of my current phone temporarily if it'll help set it up correctly.
Is the process for switching carriers just flashing the CSC file? Or is it more involved.
EDIT: There is a CRK1 file that is U5 and Oreo. Pretty sure that is Verizon. Cancelled the other file and am downloading this one. Going to take a while, using my phone as it's faster than my home internet.
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The CsC determines sales code and carrier setup. I use sammobile or updato.com they have all firmwares needed
Boom. It worked. Typing this on the S8. Even accepted my AT&T SIM and connected to data.
Flashed an 8.0 firmware, but it seems to be getting updates. Maybe it'll update automatically to 9.
Anyway, thanks again. Free S8 is nice.
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Boom. It worked. Typing this on the S8. Even accepted my AT&T SIM and connected to data.
Flashed an 8.0 firmware, but it seems to be getting updates. Maybe it'll update automatically to 9.
Anyway, thanks again. Free S8 is nice.
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Good deal glad it worked
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Thank you so much for the help. I'm getting closer.
I am currently downloading a file called G950USQU5DSC1. Should be bit 5. I'm pretty sure it's for Sprint, and this phone was originally Verizon. Will this be a problem? I'd very much prefer AT&T or T-Mobile, but Verizon might be OK if I'm locked to it.
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that firmware is from sprint. something worth sharing is that all S8's designated for the US market are literally the exact same physically. You CAN flash whatever firmware you want for whatever carrier on a g950u. You will need a modified version of Odin to flash firmwares originally intended for a different phone tho. I had the FRP lock on my dads old S5 the other day, but i was able to get thru it with my gmail information oddly enough. Not sure why google thought that authenticating use on that device per my gmail account credentials was ok, but..... ok i guess.
Once you get the phone up and running, put a sim card from whatever provider you intend on using in the phone, if it asks you for an unlock code, then youll need to get one from the original carrier it was intended for or a third party paid site. AT&T has a sim unlock tool on their own site you can try.
Teh reason i mentioned that all the S8s intended for the USA are literally identical is because you can take a sprint S8 and use it on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mob blah blah provided youve flashed the correct firmware, which is either the U1 version or the bespoke firmware for that carrier
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that firmware is from sprint. something worth sharing is that all S8's designated for the US market are literally the exact same physically. You CAN flash whatever firmware you want for whatever carrier on a g950u. You will need a modified version of Odin to flash firmwares originally intended for a different phone tho. I had the FRP lock on my dads old S5 the other day, but i was able to get thru it with my gmail information oddly enough. Not sure why google thought that authenticating use on that device per my gmail account credentials was ok, but..... ok i guess.
Once you get the phone up and running, put a sim card from whatever provider you intend on using in the phone, if it asks you for an unlock code, then youll need to get one from the original carrier it was intended for or a third party paid site. AT&T has a sim unlock tool on their own site you can try.
Teh reason i mentioned that all the S8s intended for the USA are literally identical is because you can take a sprint S8 and use it on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mob blah blah provided youve flashed the correct firmware, which is either the U1 version or the bespoke firmware for that carrier
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Very good info. Thanks.
When I first booted the phone after flashing I had put my StraightTalk AT&T SIM in and it connected right away. It also started downloading and installing system updates, all the way through the Android 9 upgrade and the August security update. Pretty cool. The only thing I see is after a reboot or power on a notification pops saying that a non-Verizon SIM is installed. But that notification can be dismissed, and as far as I can see doesn't recur until next boot. So easily ignored. And there's Verizon specific bloatware. Maybe I'll download AT&T and T-Mobile images just in case. I've been thinking about carrier hopping, as I have pretty poor AT&T coverage in my area, since with StraightTalk I can get a Verizon SIM added to my plan and take my AT&T one off pretty easily.
I haven't really used the phone much yet, as I'm waiting on a case, but I'm not sure I'm going to like the Samsung skin. I'm used to a very stock Android experience, as I've only really used Motorola phones and my current Nokia 6.1. I just like plain vanilla Android. But I'll give it a shot. Already installed Nova Launcher and F-Droid.
followed everything on this thread, uploaded 5 level firmware files just fine, but now i get a "system software not authorized by at&t.." message.. any help?
troolplay1 said:
followed everything on this thread, uploaded 5 level firmware files just fine, but now i get a "system software not authorized by at&t.." message.. any help?
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It's ok. Treat it as download mode and flash