I have an ATT N900A that I want to use on US Tmobile but I cant use the chainfire regionaway method since I am on baseband MJ5.
Can anyone reccomend an unlock seller for this phone?
Unlockunit.com - they offer a 50% refund if you post a YouTube video of unlocking
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Doesnt the same sim unlock method from the N900T work on the N900A Also?
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norazi said:
I have an ATT N900A that I want to use on US Tmobile but I cant use the chainfire regionaway method since I am on baseband MJ5.
Can anyone reccomend an unlock seller for this phone?
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Code:
http://www.unlockcode247.com/
^best unlock site i have evver used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475552
used cellunlock.net twice N900A and N900T good company many used them on here.
I recommend these guys.
Fast and I have the same phone as you
http://cellphoneunlock.net/
I also recommend this Rom as it made the phone work MUCH better
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2625946
Good day everyone,
I bought a Factory Unlocked AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 off eBay and I want to update the phone to Lollipop (presently running Android 4.4.2). I am not located in the USA so I won't be able to connect to AT&T's network to perform the update. Is there any other way that I can get the phone to update to Lollipop? Thanks for any assistance anyone can give me. :good:
What's the model number of the phone,build number?
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Google search att
s5 4.4.2 to 5.0 Odin. Its the 2nd result
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zappa41 said:
What's the model number of the phone,build number?
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Google search att
s5 4.4.2 to 5.0 Odin. Its the 2nd result
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Model #: SM-G900A
Baseband Version: G900AUCU3BOC4
Build Number: LRX21T.G900AUCU3BOC4
I was able to download an Odin installer and flash Lollipop to the Galaxy S5 but I am still unable to retrieve updates from AT&T's server. I know there has been a recent update to the phone post Lollipop update. Just mentioning that I am not based in the US. Thanks.
If you're on 5.0 the only thing really in the update is they enabled WiFi tethering.No battery fixes
Also its still on 5.0
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If you're on 5.0 the only thing really in the update is they enabled WiFi tethering.No battery fixes
Also its still on 5.0
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Hmmm ok cool. Thanks for your assistance.
Hello everyone,,
So i have this International version from Singapore. Is it possible to flash ATT firmware?
Signal I have is pretty bad sometimes doesn't dial out even if i have close to full bars.
Anyone who have done this please help! I would be so much appreciated!
kingrichards said:
Hello everyone,,
So i have this International version from Singapore. Is it possible to flash ATT firmware?
Signal I have is pretty bad sometimes doesn't dial out even if i have close to full bars.
Anyone who have done this please help! I would be so much appreciated!
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Hi KingRichards,
I have N960F/DS Singtel from Singapore and I would flash an European firmware with Odin. Is it possible?
Did you solved you problem?
kingrichards said:
Hello everyone,,
So i have this International version from Singapore. Is it possible to flash ATT firmware?
Signal I have is pretty bad sometimes doesn't dial out even if i have close to full bars.
Anyone who have done this please help! I would be so much appreciated!
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I have att. I flashed pie beta from dr Keaton in the development section. Then flashed detonator for att, for oreo and it worked. I have wifi calling, and read and receipt for texts.
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Just know that once you do this Samsung pay, secure folder, Samsung+ will no longer work. But your Samsung pay doesn't work correctly right now anyways.
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I have searched these forums but have not been able to find an answer to my questions.
I recently bought a Sprint N960U unlocked in Canada. I am using a Rogers SIM and it's working but I am stuck on Android 9 Nov2019 firmware.
I want to update to Android 10 using Odin. I have a few questions
From reading these forums I understand I can flash any snapdragon firmware. is that correct? I am planning on installing the sprint firmware just to be safe
Will flashing a new firmware lock my phone (I don't know how the phone was unlocked originally)
I am planning on using the instructions from Sammobile to flash the firmware. Anything else I need to be aware off
I suppose you can do a CSC reset by *#272*IMEI#
Select Rogers or XAC for fully unlocked. This will wipe off your phone though.
Hi, I am now having the exact same situation as yours. The new Note 9 with Sprint stucks on Andriod 9. How did you resolve the issue? Thanks.
Have you checked with Sprint that they show the phone as being unlocked?
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Fully unlocked
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Hello, I have an unrooted and unlocked AT&T SM-N950U that hasn't received updates since September 1st 2018
When I tried in the past to check for updates it always told me the phone already has the latest update but it's been like that for 2 years already and I know there have been new updates...
It is still on android version 8.0.0 with Build number: R16NW.N950USQS5CRI4
I wanted to update to the latest recommended ROM because I am worried about the state of security on the phone. Lately I noticed app started to install themselves from nowhere and I am worried the phone might already be infested with viruses undetected by security softwares.
How should I upgrade the ROM? Any help, hint or recommendation would be very appreciated!
Thank you! :fingers-crossed:
Downloaded the firmware from Frija or Sammobile..download correct version of odin..extract the firmware you downloaded leaving you with files AP..BL..CP..CSC..HOME_CSC
OPEN ODIN..boot device to download mode..plug in to computer. Odin will recognize device. Load BL file in BL spot..AP file in AP slot and so on. If you want complete wipe load csc..if not use Home_csc..click start wait till Odin says pass..DONE!
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Downloaded the firmware from Frija or Sammobile..download correct version of odin..extract the firmware you downloaded leaving you with files AP..BL..CP..CSC..HOME_CSC
OPEN ODIN..boot device to download mode..plug in to computer. Odin will recognize device. Load BL file in BL spot..AP file in AP slot and so on. If you want complete wipe load csc..if not use Home_csc..click start wait till Odin says pass..DONE!
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Thank you! I looked at Sammobile in the past but wasn't sure if the ROMs there were safe because it's not the official Samsung website but it does look pretty legit
also I wasn't sure which ROM I should download from there since there are so many options
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/firmware/SM-n950u/
Do I need the reqular USA one? What about the Verizon/T-mobile/Spint/CDMA/Comcast versions? There is no specific specialized version for AT&T?
Thanks again!
You can flash any of them they are all the same. They will provision to whatever sim you have
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You can flash any of them they are all the same. They will provision to whatever sim you have
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One last question I forgot to ask! Will updating the firmware this way delete my data, files and contacts on the device? Should I look for a way to back it up?
Thank you so much butchieboy
If you put HOME_CSC in csc spot it will not wipe your data, but just using csc will
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If you put HOME_CSC in csc spot it will not wipe your data, but just using csc will
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Ok, so I went ahead and tried to flash it using Odin, but I keep getting an error, after it hangs for a while during connection process.
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Maybe the cable is faulty? Why doesn't it want to connect?
Edit:
I came across this Reddit post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote8/comments/890plg/samfirm_odin_usage_guide/
Go back to the log tab and click "start" in the bottom right corner. DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR PHONE UNTIL ODIN SAYS "PASS."
For Oreo on USA models, only Xfinity, US Cellular and T-Mobile firmware can be downloaded via Samfirm. Sprint's will be coming soon, but the only way to get Verizon and AT&T firmware is by updating your phone to Oreo via Smart Switch. If someone can update their VZW/ATT phone via Smart Switch and send me the files I can upload and add them here.
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According to step #8 in his instructions
Apparently The only way to update an AT&T firmware is by updating the phone to Oreo via something called "Smart Switch". This is what google brought up
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch
Currently installing and trying it.
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Just tried "Smart Switch" and I found out it's not that "smart" after all... It also told me I'm on the latest version..
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Edit 3:
Found this link that seems to be for AT&T note 8 but the model number is a little bit different "SM-N950U1" with that added "1" at the end.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-N950U1/ATT/download/N950U1UES8DTG2/359209/
At&t does not post U firmware. U1 is unlocked firmware. Just download any version of U firmware. USC..CCT.. all are the same. You should be flashing firmware that is S7 or U7. This will update to Pie and there is no flashing backward. Try a different USB port. Whatever version you select make sure to use correct Odin. Use the files that I told you previously...BL..AP..CP..CSC you will get there. Its very easy.
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And no Smartswitch is not the only way to update. Odin works great. Let my check firmware science
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Odin should work. Only try this to get back on track if Odin doesn't work.. this is not the latest firmware but maybe flash this then try to see if Ota will kick in... Just remember once you update your bootloader, you can't downgrade firmware.. so if your bootloader is S5 or U5 you can't go back to S4 or U4. You can only go up or flash firmware that has same bootloader. Download it. Move to SD card. Boot to stock recovery..look for update.zip..Highlight it..flash. Do not extract. This is a zip that you flash in stock recovery. Go to Firmware Science and read the directions before flashing.
https://firmware.science/update/SS-N950USQS5CRI4-to-U5CRIA-UP
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At&t does not post U firmware. U1 is unlocked firmware. Just download any version of U firmware. USC..CCT.. all are the same. You should be flashing firmware that is S7 or U7. This will update to Pie and there is no flashing backward. Try a different USB port. Whatever version you select make sure to use correct Odin. Use the files that I told you previously...BL..AP..CP..CSC you will get there. Its very easy.
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And no Smartswitch is not the only way to update. Odin works great. Let my check firmware science
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Odin should work. Only try this to get back on track if Odin doesn't work.. this is not the latest firmware but maybe flash this then try to see if Ota will kick in... Just remember once you update your bootloader, you can't downgrade firmware.. so if your bootloader is S5 or U5 you can't go back to S4 or U4. You can only go up or flash firmware that has same bootloader. Download it. Move to SD card. Boot to stock recovery..look for update.zip..Highlight it..flash. Do not extract. This is a zip that you flash in stock recovery. Go to Firmware Science and read the directions before flashing.
https://firmware.science/update/SS-N950USQS5CRI4-to-U5CRIA-UP
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Ok so I did manage to flash using the N950USQS5CRI4 from firmware.science but it ended up deleting all my personal files and doing a clean install.. Very unfortunate but I'll live with it.
Following the firmware.science instructions I now realize why my previous attempts with Odin didn't work... I had to put the device into download mode... I feel so stupid for not realizing this earlier I could have saved all my data.
That is why I suggested you read the instructions. Sorry I wasn't a little more clear. And yes whenever you use Odin you have to put device in download mode, I just assumed you knew that.
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See if you can ota now. If not download the last firmware and flash in odin.
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That is why I suggested you read the instructions. Sorry I wasn't a little more clear. And yes whenever you use Odin you have to put device in download mode, I just assumed you knew that.
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See if you can ota now. If not download the last firmware and flash in odin.
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It's ok it was a risk I was willing to take I knew something could go wrong but most of the really important stuff to me is already backed up automatically I lost a few notes and photos and images, videos I collected but really not that big of a deal. My really important stuff are on my PC
I did manage to flash the latest firmware with Odin.
Crossing fingers that hopefully it will take care of those pesky game apps that kept installing themselves because that was one of the main reason I wanted to update in the first place lol
If you have At&t sim, you will get the games. Most you can Uninstall. If you have Package Disabler use that to disable the apps you don't want. Be careful not to disable system apps
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If you have At&t sim, you will get the games. Most you can Uninstall. If you have Package Disabler use that to disable the apps you don't want. Be careful not to disable system apps
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No at&t sim for me.
You know now that you mention at&t I am actually confused about that... I thought flashing a new firmware would remove all the at&t bloatware I don't need. Where are they coming from? Are they included inside the USC firmware? How can I get a cleaner firmware for the note 8?
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-8/firmware/SM-N950U/USC/download/N950USQS8DTG2/360392/
What sim do you have? Is the device At&t..Tmobile??? The only way to reduce bloat is flashing U1 firmware. You have U device carrier locked U1 is unbranded
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As I stated, the firmware USC..TMO..CCT are all the same. They provision to the sim you are using.
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Your topic header says How to update At&t firmware, but you say you don't have At&t sim. I'm a bit confused. I will sum all this up..
All the carrier locked firmware is the same..meaning U firmware. You can flash any of them. The firmware will provision to the sim you have. The problem with that is I am now confused as to what carrier you have since you said you don't have an At&t sim. In order to get ota, you will need to be on the latest firmware of the carrier you have. If At&t is on a certain build and you flash firmware that At&t is not currently on you will not get ota.
The U1 firmware is unbranded. Flashing this you will not get all the bloat that comes with U firmware. This is why its important to read up on the basics of using Odin, knowing your firmware version..bootloader..and so on. Give as much info as you can about the device when asking for help, it will save a ton of time. And to add there are a ton of people willing to help but having the basic info about what device you have is key so all trying to help can direct you accordingly. Don't take this as me being a jerk..lol I'm just trying to save you some time[emoji106]
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What sim do you have? Is the device At&t..Tmobile??? The only way to reduce bloat is flashing U1 firmware. You have U device carrier locked U1 is unbranded
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As I stated, the firmware USC..TMO..CCT are all the same. They provision to the sim you are using.
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Your topic header says How to update At&t firmware, but you say you don't have At&t sim. I'm a bit confused. I will sum all this up..
All the carrier locked firmware is the same..meaning U firmware. You can flash any of them. The firmware will provision to the sim you have. The problem with that is I am now confused as to what carrier you have since you said you don't have an At&t sim. In order to get ota, you will need to be on the latest firmware of the carrier you have. If At&t is on a certain build and you flash firmware that At&t is not currently on you will not get ota.
The U1 firmware is unbranded. Flashing this you will not get all the bloat that comes with U firmware. This is why its important to read up on the basics of using Odin, knowing your firmware version..bootloader..and so on. Give as much info as you can about the device when asking for help, it will save a ton of time. And to add there are a ton of people willing to help but having the basic info about what device you have is key so all trying to help can direct you accordingly. Don't take this as me being a jerk..lol I'm just trying to save you some time[emoji106]
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Nah I totally understand where you are coming from. I don't think you are a jerk at all.
It's an at&t device I bought 2 years ago in the US but I am outside of the US and have a completely different sim from a local company. Therefore I don't use any of at&t's services
Initially I thought I could only update to a firmware that was specifically made for an at&t device or if I want a clean install I could install some custom firmware but it might be buggy and not support all the note features. But now thanks to you I am starting to understand it all better now.
Have to be rooted to install custom Rom. And since your bootloader is past revision 3 the older root method does not work. But Extreme Syndicate root method does. But since you are not in United States not sure what carrier you are using. And if your not familiar with the root method it could be a little difficult...But not if you read up. The developer Elliwigy is a beast.
SM-N950U Extreme Syndicate Root
butchieboy said:
Have to be rooted to install custom Rom. And since your bootloader is past revision 3 the older root method does not work. But Extreme Syndicate root method does. But since you are not in United States not sure what carrier you are using. And if your not familiar with the root method it could be a little difficult...But not if you read up. The developer Elliwigy is a beast.
SM-N950U Extreme Syndicate Root
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Thank you so much for all your patience and information!
It's ok I don't need root on this phone. I have really basic usage with it. I can also live with the at&t bloatware it never really bothered me in the past but since I already made a clean install I thought maybe there's an easy and quick way to get rid of it.
You say I could install the U1 version using Odin without any issues? based on what I read and understood about the numbers and letters the U1 seems like an Exynos firmware
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-N950U1/TMK/download/N950U1UES8DTG2/360205/
N950U1UES8DTG2
UE = Exynos
SQ = Snapdragon
I have the Snapdragon model
You have to understand the model numbers and build numbers. U1 is not international.
950U-carrier locked
950U1- unlocked
950F-international
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Your looking at the wrong characters in build number
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S8DTG2..
S=security update
8=bootloader version
You have an At&t device. Only worry about United States Snapdragon firmware. Att..Tmobile..USC..Verizon..Xfinity..Comcast. you need to understand the firmware versions. When you are searching firmware in Sammobile, type in SM-N950U1 if you want unlocked firmware. If you want the carrier locked type in SM-N950U. Not sure where your getting the UE from
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You have to understand the model numbers and build numbers. U1 is not international.
950U-carrier locked
950U1- unlocked
950F-international
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Your looking at the wrong characters in build number
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S8DTG2..
S=security update
8=bootloader version
You have an At&t device. Only worry about United States Snapdragon firmware. Att..Tmobile..USC..Verizon..Xfinity..Comcast. you need to understand the firmware versions. When you are searching firmware in Sammobile, type in SM-N950U1 if you want unlocked firmware. If you want the carrier locked type in SM-N950U. Not sure where your getting the UE from
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I read this post by user Kangi26
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note-8/how-to/att-oreo-ota-updates-t3756025
There he made the following assertion:
Understanding the Firmware labels
I got a better, more updated explanation to how these are broken down
N=Note
950U or F etc, the model of device
SQ, FX etc = CPU and model specific
U,S,E = Update, Security, Engineering, respectively
1,2,3,4,5 etc = bootloader rev(this is important!)
A,B,C,D = Nougat rev 1, Nougat rev 2, Oreo rev 1, Pie rev 1
If you ever see a build that contains a "Z" such as this: U5ZSA1, that means the build is part of Samsung's Official Beta program. The "Z" in this context replaces the Android Version letter thus obscuring what OS it actually is.
P,Q,R,S = Year (R is 2018, S is 2019)
A,B,C etc = month (January A - December L)
1 - 9 and then A - Z =build compilation. This basically means how many builds there are in a month. They start at 1 and go to Z (Ex. If a build is U5CRK4 then that is the fourth build of the month of November)
So N950USQS5CRK1 would be
N950-U-SQ-S-5-C-R-K-1
N950U (Note 8 Carrier version), SQ (Snapdragon), S (Security), 5 (Bootloader version), C (Build Oreo), R (2018), K (November), 1 (1st build)
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So I deducted and figured if SQ after the first U meant Snapdragon, anything else at this position would probably mean Exynos.
So when I saw the following firmware with this label N950U1UES8DTG2 I thought it most be for Exynos:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-N950U1/TMK/download/N950U1UES8DTG2/360205/
Again only be concerned with 950U or 950U1
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