I've searched these forums high and low, I've tried all the methods listed, Odin, ADB, and Kies. All I'm looking to do is to get the latest ATT software update for my S5.
Here's the catch, it's an ATT S5, unlocked, and I am on Bell in Canada. I try to do the OTA update and the phone won't as I believe it wants to be on the ATT network for this to work.
I have a G900A, and its on G900AUCU2AND3
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Carl
Are you trying to use the att updates or Rodgers ?
carljarrett said:
I've searched these forums high and low, I've tried all the methods listed, Odin, ADB, and Kies. All I'm looking to do is to get the latest ATT software update for my S5.
Here's the catch, it's an ATT S5, unlocked, and I am on Bell in Canada. I try to do the OTA update and the phone won't as I believe it wants to be on the ATT network for this to work.
I have a G900A, and its on G900AUCU2AND3
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Carl
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Theres a thread in s5 att general with the 5.0 ota file and instructions on how to load it in stock receovery, i'll link it if you cant find it.
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If your on the Rodgers network it's trying to download the Rodgers firmware. Are you trying to keep root or just want the regular 5.0 Ota update
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You can use Odin flash the Ota stock or rooted
I'd just like the ATT OTA 5.0 update if possible. I am not even rooted, just SIM unlocked.
I will try the method in Rakuu's post too. Thanks guys.
superp32 said:
If your on the Rodgers network it's trying to download the Rodgers firmware. Are you trying to keep root or just want the regular 5.0 Ota update
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You can use Odin flash the Ota stock or rooted
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Rakuu said:
Theres a thread in s5 att general with the 5.0 ota file and instructions on how to load it in stock receovery, i'll link it if you cant find it.
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I have searched for that thread, but not sure if I have the right ones, I would like to do these steps as well I have the same info on my AT&T unlocked on MetroPCS aka T-Mobile. I am trying to install and use WiFi calling and the version on my phone does not have it.
I have a G900A, and its on G900AUCU2AND3
could you send me the link for that thread Please?
Thank you very much.
Its the third post down currently http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60879586
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Hello,
I have a samsung s5 mini and I am planning on rooting it but I require assistance as there are many different model types e.g. G800F, G800Y, G800H etc.
I am from Australia and my phone is locked to a single carrier and was wondering if this could affect the root process, I can't post a photo of the about device but I'll type it
Model numer: SM-G800T
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: G800YDVU1AOC3
Kernel version
3.4.39-3221216
[email protected] #1
Tue Mar 31 20:31:08 KST 2015
Build number: KOT49H.G800YDVU1AOC2
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_SM-G800Y_4.4.2_0046
Wed Jun 24 11:44:37 2015
Where can i find a root guide to help me thanks
Locked in what way. What carrier do you have. I have T-Mobile and when I went to Australia a few weeks ago, my phone automatically switched to the Australian towers.
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josephdav01g said:
Locked in what way? What carrier do you have? I have T-Mobile and when I went to Australia a few weeks ago, my phone automatically switched to the Australian towers. I have an S5. I thought I had to unlock my phone before I traveled, I forgot and when I arrived to the land down under, the phone did all the work for me. I didn't have to switch my SIM.
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josephdav01g said:
Locked in what way. What carrier do you have. I have T-Mobile and when I went to Australia a few weeks ago, my phone automatically switched to the Australian towers.
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As in its locked to Telstra only, so if I for example get a sim card from another service provider... say optus it won't register on the phone. So it only accepts the telstra sim cards. I'm worried it may affect the rooting process. And if so do i have to unlock it to accept other service providers in order to root.
Hi everyone,
I have galaxy note 9 us unlocked at&t, i want flash international or root so i can get latest update pie, it can be?
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Hi everyone,
I have galaxy note 9 us unlocked at&t, i want flash international or root so i can get latest update pie, it can be?
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US models cannot be rooted at this time and likely never will be rooted.
If you have the unlocked model and want pie, just flash the AT&T firmware with Odin then update to pie via Ota.
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This thread should help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...u1csaa-official-ota-update-pie-t3895831/page1
sacnotsack said:
US models cannot be rooted at this time and likely never will be rooted.
If you have the unlocked model and want pie, just flash the AT&T firmware with Odin then update to pie via Ota.
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This thread should help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...u1csaa-official-ota-update-pie-t3895831/page1
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If i flash at&t firmware with odin to update pie then carrier will be locked or unlocked? Because i am outside from usa
You could always flash the unlocked firmware at a later time if needed.
I just upgraded to the note8 N950U and I've been browsing the forums and flashing seems more involved than previous phones.
What is the simplest process to root and then flash custom roms?
Links are fine.
Thanks everyone.
treams said:
I just upgraded to the note8 N950U and I've been browsing the forums and flashing seems more involved than previous phones.
What is the simplest process to root and then flash custom roms?
Links are fine.
Thanks everyone.
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That is the US version? If so development is very, very limited due to the locked bootloader.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/root-t394240
Your not giving much info. What version of Android are you on? Just posting you upgraded to the Note 8 doesn't say much for anyone that can try to help you.
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If you got lucky and found a Note 8 still on revision 1, 2, or 3 bootloader you can use Samfail to root.
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I'm on nougat and according to my baseband v7 bootloader.
treams said:
I'm on nougat and according to my baseband v7 bootloader.
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I stand to be corrected but I don't think you can have any form of root/custom roms with bootloader 7
Information you seek is available by reading the forum. Happy modding
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.
Edit2:
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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butchieboy said:
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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butchieboy said:
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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