Okay, I'm a bit confused here.
I've got an S4 Active on 4.2.2, which is the OS I received it with.
I purchased it from the USA, got it shipped to me in Canada, unlocked it, and activated it on Telus.
I can't get OTA updates because Telus in Canada doesn't even carry this phone (so I still have the ATT rom on it). However, when I plug it in and fire up Kies, it says "This is the latest firmware. Current firmware version: PDA:MF3 / PHONE:MF3 / CSC:MF3 (ATT)"
Additional Info
Baseband: I537UCUAMF3, Kernel is 3.4.0-784654
Build: JDQ39.I537UCUAMF3
SELinux status: Permissive
Secure boot status: Type:Samsung
Any suggestions for what to do in order to update the OS on this phone?
coppercarbide said:
Okay, I'm a bit confused here.
I've got an S4 Active on 4.2.2, which is the OS I received it with.
I purchased it from the USA, got it shipped to me in Canada, unlocked it, and activated it on Telus.
I can't get OTA updates because Telus in Canada doesn't even carry this phone (so I still have the ATT rom on it). However, when I plug it in and fire up Kies, it says "This is the latest firmware. Current firmware version: PDA:MF3 / PHONE:MF3 / CSC:MF3 (ATT)"
Additional Info
Baseband: I537UCUAMF3, Kernel is 3.4.0-784654
Build: JDQ39.I537UCUAMF3
SELinux status: Permissive
Secure boot status: Type:Samsung
Any suggestions for what to do in order to update the OS on this phone?
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Start reading through the threads, all the answers are there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093
Personally I would HIGHLY recommend that you would stay on 4.2.2 as 4.3 doesn't add much and you lose the data toggle in the notification. It might be just me but my ozone got cramps after I updated
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I have a S5 on AT&T but its unlocked and I went to a different carrier, and since it still has the A&T ROM it can only get the software update from an AT&T SIM which I don't have access to. Kies says my firmware's up to date, but I'm still in 4.4.4. Any help getting updated to Marshmallow through Odin?
Hello guys;
First of all, Let me post my phone software info:
Android Version: 4.4.2
Build Number: KOT49H.G870AUCU1ANG3
Phone Location: out USA
I tried all methods available to update my phone at least lollipop not even Marshmallow! and every time i get the message "The is the latest software update available to your phone"!
I tried the software update inside settings, Kies 3 (also emergency recovery method), Smart Switch, AT&T SIM Card inserted with USA VPN...etc)...non of them worked for me!
Does any one manage to have a legit Lollipop or Marshmallow Odin Stock Flash?!
I saw some methods over recovery with OTA update packages but it is too risky since there is no Stock ROM for the device in Sammobile also i am afraid to brick the device or losing IMEI and no service Box is supporting it!
looking for your help!?
milanguy said:
Hello guys;
First of all, Let me post my phone software info:
Android Version: 4.4.2
Build Number: KOT49H.G870AUCU1ANG3
Phone Location: out USA
I tried all methods available to update my phone at least lollipop not even Marshmallow! and every time i get the message "The is the latest software update available to your phone"!
I tried the software update inside settings, Kies 3 (also emergency recovery method), Smart Switch, AT&T SIM Card inserted with USA VPN...etc)...non of them worked for me!
Does any one manage to have a legit Lollipop or Marshmallow Odin Stock Flash?!
I saw some methods over recovery with OTA update packages but it is too risky since there is no Stock ROM for the device in Sammobile also i am afraid to brick the device or losing IMEI and no service Box is supporting it!
looking for your help!?
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Thats becuz there isnt for att yet. Therr are over the airs for 5.0 but nothing else. And the update to 5.1 but its stock and unrooted you have to be rooted im sure for that and using flashfire for it so it just changes rom and not bootloader . Allowing you to still downgrade back.
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Hello, I recently bought the note 8 but I am not receiving any OTA updates on it. Here's the software info on it.
Android version: 8.0
Service provider SW: XAA/XAA/TMB
Baseband version: N950USQS5CRK2
My current location is Pakistan and maybe that's why I am not receiving an OTA. However, I don't know which firmware should I flash to keep the phone unlocked on my current carrier and upgrade to pie. Any help or guidance in the right direction would be really appreciated.
Thanks
Um3r32 said:
Hello, I recently bought the note 8 but I am not receiving any OTA updates on it. Here's the software info on it.
Android version: 8.0
Service provider SW: XAA/XAA/TMB
Baseband version: N950USQS5CRK2
My current location is Pakistan and maybe that's why I am not receiving an OTA. However, I don't know which firmware should I flash to keep the phone unlocked on my current carrier and upgrade to pie. Any help or guidance in the right direction would be really appreciated.
Thanks
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You need to flash the unlocked N950U1 firmware version on the phone that way you might be able to receive the updates from Samsung directly.. If you stay on the N950U firmware version (it's T-Mobile that you have) you'll have to do the updates yourself from now on since updates on N950U only come from the carrier's in the USA.. Follow @BlueFox721 directions on this link and you'll be able to flash the real unlocked firmware..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...m-n950u-u1-t3685884/post74087340#post74087340
MrMike2182 said:
You need to flash the unlocked N950U1 firmware version on the phone that way you might be able to receive the updates from Samsung directly.. If you stay on the N950U firmware version (it's T-Mobile that you have) you'll have to do the updates yourself from now on since updates on N950U only come from the carrier's in the USA.. Follow @BlueFox721 directions on this link and you'll be able to flash the real unlocked firmware..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...m-n950u-u1-t3685884/post74087340#post74087340
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Will this affect any unlocking previously done on the phone? and which version of Odin should I use? it has listed 2 versions a simple and a modded one. And kindly guide me which firmware should I download, there are carrier specific ones and there is one called the unlocked XAA
Um3r32 said:
Will this affect any unlocking previously done on the phone? and which version of Odin should I use? it has listed 2 versions a simple and a modded one. And kindly guide me which firmware should I download, there are carrier specific ones and there is one called the unlocked XAA
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I have no idea whether it will have any effect on the phone being previously unlocked and I don't think it would since it's unlocked firmware meaning unlocked from carriers already but you never know it could relock for all I know and then you'll just have to unlock it once again.. The directions should tell you which Odin to use and it's the modded version and the XAA is the unlocked version of firmware without the carrier specific crap loaded all over it.. I would ask around about the unlock first though since I didn't have to worry about that I don't know the answer to it..
Um3r32 said:
Hello, I recently bought the note 8 but I am not receiving any OTA updates on it. Here's the software info on it.
Android version: 8.0
Service provider SW: XAA/XAA/TMB
Baseband version: N950USQS5CRK2
My current location is Pakistan and maybe that's why I am not receiving an OTA. However, I don't know which firmware should I flash to keep the phone unlocked on my current carrier and upgrade to pie. Any help or guidance in the right direction would be really appreciated.
Thanks
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#Um3r32
I am also from pakistan and i have also not recieved OTA update....so i manually updated...
My note 8 is Sprint carrier unlocked SM-N950U...
All phone imported to pakistan from America are carrier unlocked...so thats why pakistan sim networks work on them...
My Previous version was N950UES5DSF5...so saying my bootloader version was 5 with android pie...method is same for Sprint , T mobile , At and T , verizon and other carriers...
What i did is downloaded From Samfirm Pc Software that is free available on forumxda...
So I downloaded Latest firmware that is unlocked XAA with name* ""N950U1UES6DSG2 """ from samfirm pc exe software....
On Samfirm I entered Model number.* ""SM-N950U1""" and Carrier region to ""XAA""..
check auto and select download...
Then Extract the downloaded Firmware ZIP on PC...it consists of 5 files...
Then download Prince cosmy mod ODIN v3.13.1 B patch D from forumxda....
Backup your data via Smart Switch samsung pc app on computer...
Remove google account from your phone...
Then reboot phone to download mode...
Open modified ODIN and connect phone via usb cable to computer...if properly connected* then odin will say added on comment section...
Put the Extracted Firmware files with proper names on ODIN slots....use Ap in Ap slot..BL in BL slot...CSC in CSC slot...CP in CP slot...Dont use HOME CSC...
Go to ODIN options and select auto reboot and reset time...remain other options unselected...
Select start...
Wait for completion....
Your will will auto restart and Factory reset...all of your internal storage data will be lost...Memory card not erased...
Thats it...
If you have any questions then ask me
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Zalim Shayar said:
#Um3r32
I am also from pakistan and i have also not recieved OTA update....so i manually updated...
My note 8 is Sprint carrier unlocked SM-N950U...
All phone imported to pakistan from America are carrier unlocked...so thats why pakistan sim networks work on them...
My Previous version was N950UES5DSF5...so saying my bootloader version was 5 with android pie...method is same for Sprint , T mobile , At and T , verizon and other carriers...
What i did is downloaded From Samfirm Pc Software that is free available on forumxda...
So I downloaded Latest firmware that is unlocked XAA with name* ""N950U1UES6DSG2 """ from samfirm pc exe software....
On Samfirm I entered Model number.* ""SM-N950U1""" and Carrier region to ""XAA""..
check auto and select download...
Then Extract the downloaded Firmware ZIP on PC...it consists of 5 files...
Then download Prince cosmy mod ODIN v3.13.1 B patch D from forumxda....
Backup your data via Smart Switch samsung pc app on computer...
Remove google account from your phone...
Then reboot phone to download mode...
Open modified ODIN and connect phone via usb cable to computer...if properly connected* then odin will say added on comment section...
Put the Extracted Firmware files with proper names on ODIN slots....use Ap in Ap slot..BL in BL slot...CSC in CSC slot...CP in CP slot...Dont use HOME CSC...
Go to ODIN options and select auto reboot and reset time...remain other options unselected...
Select start...
Wait for completion....
Your will will auto restart and Factory reset...all of your internal storage data will be lost...Memory card not erased...
Thats it...
If you have any questions then ask me
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Hey, thanks for the detailed guide, can you link me to the samfirmware.exe? I couldn't find it so I had to download the firmware from their own website which has an annoyingly slow download speed
Zalim Shayar said:
#Um3r32
I am also from pakistan and i have also not recieved OTA update....so i manually updated...
My note 8 is Sprint carrier unlocked SM-N950U...
All phone imported to pakistan from America are carrier unlocked...so thats why pakistan sim networks work on them...
My Previous version was N950UES5DSF5...so saying my bootloader version was 5 with android pie...method is same for Sprint , T mobile , At and T , verizon and other carriers...
What i did is downloaded From Samfirm Pc Software that is free available on forumxda...
So I downloaded Latest firmware that is unlocked XAA with name* ""N950U1UES6DSG2 """ from samfirm pc exe software....
On Samfirm I entered Model number.* ""SM-N950U1""" and Carrier region to ""XAA""..
check auto and select download...
Then Extract the downloaded Firmware ZIP on PC...it consists of 5 files...
Then download Prince cosmy mod ODIN v3.13.1 B patch D from forumxda....
Backup your data via Smart Switch samsung pc app on computer...
Remove google account from your phone...
Then reboot phone to download mode...
Open modified ODIN and connect phone via usb cable to computer...if properly connected* then odin will say added on comment section...
Put the Extracted Firmware files with proper names on ODIN slots....use Ap in Ap slot..BL in BL slot...CSC in CSC slot...CP in CP slot...Dont use HOME CSC...
Go to ODIN options and select auto reboot and reset time...remain other options unselected...
Select start...
Wait for completion....
Your will will auto restart and Factory reset...all of your internal storage data will be lost...Memory card not erased...
Thats it...
If you have any questions then ask me
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Hey, I just searched for samfirm.exe, seems like it is deprecated. However, I saw it was getting the firmwares from samdb.org so I went there and searched for the firmware. Turns out, they have the same slow speed download for free users so I'm stuck here. Do you have the firmware in your PC? Can you upload it on GDrive maybe and send me the link? any help would be really appreciated. I usually get 1.5Mbps download speed but these downloads go only as far as 400kbps :#
Um3r32 said:
Hey, I just searched for samfirm.exe, seems like it is deprecated. However, I saw it was getting the firmwares from samdb.org so I went there and searched for the firmware. Turns out, they have the same slow speed download for free users so I'm stuck here. Do you have the firmware in your PC? Can you upload it on GDrive maybe and send me the link? any help would be really appreciated. I usually get 1.5Mbps download speed but these downloads go only as far as 400kbps :#
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Did you upgrade your phone, if yes then can you help me with it. Do leave a reply here or message me please. I want to upgrade my Note 8.
Shazil323 said:
Did you upgrade your phone, if yes then can you help me with it. Do leave a reply here or message me please. I want to upgrade my Note 8.
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You can use this great thread which will tell you how to update your phone - (N950f/ds)
[DVG5] OFFICIAL STOCK FW-update (Odin) thread (13 Aug 2022) GALAXY Note8 SM-N950F/DS
This post was originally made by @henklbr and the OP was handed over to @StevePritchard in November 2019. In this thread, You can share the Mega-Links of new firmware's (OFFICIAL STOCK) for the Galaxy Note8 (so: NO CUSTOM ROM's and/or...
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I'm trying to look for the OTA update to update my Note9, which is running on N960USQU1CSA7 baseband version. I can't seem to find it anywhere though, the baseband version isn't listed on firmware science either. Any help would be appreciated
Baseband version: N960USQU1CSA7
Security patch level: January 1st 2019
Build number: PPR1.180610.011.N960USQU1CSA7
While I persumably have your attention, might as well ask this
Using Odin can I flash USC (USA Unbranded) region firmware to my device? The device is an AT&T carrier version so it's region is ATT.
If I was to update, either by OTA or by flashing with Odin, how do I avoid losing any data on the phone? I have backed up my important files but wish to avoid the hassle of setting up my device again.