Flashing carrier CSC - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

I want to buy the unlocked version to use on Verizon. But I'd like things like NFL Mobile and WiFi calling to work. I think I read a while back that you could flash just the CSC to enable those on the S8 using Odin. I'm assuming it'd also be possible on the Note 8, but has it been done yet? I didn't see any threads on it, I'm guessing it's not something that can be done without dev work on it.
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tedkord said:
I want to buy the unlocked version to use on Verizon. But I'd like things like NFL Mobile and WiFi calling to work. I think I read a while back that you could flash just the CSC to enable those on the S8 using Odin. I'm assuming it'd also be possible on the Note 8, but has it been done yet? I didn't see any threads on it, I'm guessing it's not something that can be done without dev work on it.
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We have been flashing complete or just USERDATA...if you flash csc with Odin only it will setup you device to be XAA, CTT, XAA..you may get functionality enabled but there are no carrier apps included, they are in AP and USERDATA... csc file can't hurt...flash away...although, the update in QI5 looks to be carrier CSC anyway for the unlocked devices...each own carrier respectively...anyways try it out...I was going to try to flash XAA BL, AP with SPR or XAS CP, CSC to see if I could get the unlocked download booster and Spring's version of settings for carrier functions...I have been sidetracked by finding a way to edit the apn settings for a better working tether...going to share a guide tomorrow

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How to change CSC?

Hi,
how can i change CSC in my note 5?
thanks
blackdem0n said:
Hi,
how can i change CSC in my note 5?
thanks
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install Odin
get the firmwares that u like to change at SAMMOBILE (of coz different firmware com es with different CSC)
unzip and flash the downloaded .tar at AP section
press start and flash. (ur data will fully wipe)
jerrywan said:
install Odin
get the firmwares that u like to change at SAMMOBILE (of coz different firmware com es with different CSC)
unzip and flash the downloaded .tar at AP section
press start and flash. (ur data will fully wipe)
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I tried , but it does not change.
maybe i need the csc file?
anyone?
try a factory reset from recovery i did it that way
Is the CSC editable in software? Or is it Hardware ?
I am also very interested to know if it is possible, as I wait since a month the N920CD (Dual SIM) in 64GB ( for the B20 (800Mhz) frequency in France), which is not out yet ... This would allow me to buy now a N9208 Dual 64GB and change its CSC.
Thank you to tell us if it works
heara said:
try a factory reset from recovery i did it that way
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factory reset from recovery does not change csc...
jerrywan said:
install Odin
get the firmwares that u like to change at SAMMOBILE (of coz different firmware com es with different CSC)
unzip and flash the downloaded .tar at AP section
press start and flash. (ur data will fully wipe)
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same csc for my note
Found this on xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/guide-to-change-csc-root-rom-multi-csc-t3017207
It's for the note 4 but seems that the files mentioned exist in the Note5.
I'm guessing that you will need the csc for whatever country, carrier you want to change to installed.
then make the changes to the files mentioned.
don't forget to make a complete backup before you change anything!
Let us know how it goes.
LouK said:
Found this on xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/guide-to-change-csc-root-rom-multi-csc-t3017207
It's for the note 4 but seems that the files mentioned exist in the Note5.
I'm guessing that you will need the csc for whatever country, carrier you want to change to installed.
then make the changes to the files mentioned.
don't forget to make a complete backup before you change anything!
Let us know how it goes.
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this work only with multi-csc roms
Don't you have to flash stock rom with new CSC and then factory reset?
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blackdem0n said:
this work only with multi-csc roms
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Is have the 920i which is a multi csc rom.
I was thinking of flashing at&t's csc and changing it to that.
I will give it a shot later today and report back.
So? Have you tried?
Yes but no luck.
Can't seem to extract the at&t rom.
Was hoping to get the CSC folder and try to add it or replace the one on the 920i.
I was able to change my csc just installing lastest xsg firmware with odin!
blackdem0n said:
I was able to change my csc just installing lastest xsg firmware with odin!
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did you remove anything from the tar file? for example, did you strip everything from the tar except for the system.img? additional details would be helpful (even if you simply flashed the full xsg firmware). thanks!
cortez.i said:
did you remove anything from the tar file? for example, did you strip everything from the tar except for the system.img? additional details would be helpful (even if you simply flashed the full xsg firmware). thanks!
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just flash the firmware in Ap! anything else
It's a really good news !
Living in France, I ordered a N9208 Dual SIM 64GB, but It has not the B20 frequency (800Mhz). By changing the CSC of the N9208 with that of N920CD is it possible to have this frequency?
In other words, changing CSC is it possible to have the frequency of his country with any Galaxy Note 5?
so can i change my csc on my sm-n920k phone
i download a firmware from sam mobile for an israeli firmware and it has a all 4 files
so if i flash it will it change to the new csc
natouche said:
In other words, changing CSC is it possible to have the frequency of his country with any Galaxy Note 5?
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No

Looking for the ATT Firmware for SM-N950UZKAATT

I downloaded the ATT firmware from sammobile but its just giving my phone barebones features. I am trying to get the userdata file for att note 8 for the features.
After much searching and testing i found that the CCT firmware under the SM-950U IS THE ATT VERSION even thou it says unknown i have flashed it and it works without any issues that i am aware of.
i don't think so. i would use this website to download any firmware. its reputable and has been used all across the s8 forums.
http://updato.com/
Xenshen said:
After much searching and testing i found that the CCT firmware under the SM-950U IS THE ATT VERSION even thou it says unknown i have flashed it and it works without any issues that i am aware of.
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Is VoLTE & Wifi calling working after your flashed the AT&T firmware?
Xenshen said:
After much searching and testing i found that the CCT firmware under the SM-950U IS THE ATT VERSION even thou it says unknown i have flashed it and it works without any issues that i am aware of.
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That is what I've been asking att people to check...cct is Comcast is att...can we get another att user to confirm by flashing and post a recovery for people?
it is the right firmware i assure you link provided it even has the att boot splash screen
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-N950U/CCT/download/N950USQU1AQH7/186891/
lolitslee said:
Is VoLTE & Wifi calling working after your flashed the AT&T firmware?
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yes it does
link for picture of screenshot
https://imgur.com/a/e4Ocn
food for thought here couple pictures too showing i came from one carrier to another and that the att is showing 4g PLus now
https://imgur.com/CpmFhS2
https://imgur.com/72ugIFm
hit me up if you need help
Xenshen said:
I downloaded the ATT firmware from sammobile but its just giving my phone barebones features. I am trying to get the userdata file for att note 8 for the features.
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-N950U/CCT/download/N950USQU1AQH7/186891/
thats the link to it.
it has the user data file in it
you put the userdata file in the UMS spot otherwise you will get no where with the features need to open the ini file in a prince comos odin and change the ums to 1 to allow it to be clickable
picture showing in the link below
https://imgur.com/2vWrVRb
Xenshen said:
hit me up if you need help
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Thanks for that! I'm waiting on att firmware to finish downloading so I can flash my unlocked note 8.
I noticed I maxed out at 15mbps on att LTE on my unlocked firmware.
Also, what app did you use to disable bloat?
lolitslee said:
Thanks for that! I'm waiting on att firmware to finish downloading so I can flash my unlocked note 8.
I noticed I maxed out at 15mbps on att LTE on my unlocked firmware.
Also, what app did you use to disable bloat?
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From what i gathered and i have personally went up into the ATT stores and asked multiple employees who have new phones to run speed tests its around 8 mbs down apparently att is seriously throttling their networks in major areas. I didnt use a app you can just hover over the app and disable it. most of them can be uninstalled as well the only apps i couldnt kill or get rid of was device help and att remote support
and it seems to be around prime times when it happens. sadly att isnt what they used to be seing as tmobile is rising and verizon right behind them. to bad tmobile has no coverage where i am or id be using them nor verizon.
Xenshen said:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-N950U/CCT/download/N950USQU1AQH7/186891/
thats the link to it.
it has the user data file in it
you put the userdata file in the UMS spot otherwise you will get no where with the features need to open the ini file in a prince comos odin and change the ums to 1 to allow it to be clickable
picture showing in the link below
https://imgur.com/2vWrVRb
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Hi again, sorry for all the questions... do you have a guide for that? I d/led PrinceComsy's Odin v3.12 and the CCT firmware.
Unfortunately, there's no USERDATA file in my firmware zip. I'm using the SM-N950U1. Can I use the USERDATA file from SM-N950U on my SM-N950U1?
Yes u can use the U version for the U1 the U is for locked software and U1 is unlocked software that's the difference flashing the locked software won't make ur phone locked either just the software your putting on your phone. I didn't use a guide I got the or in from someone else post
lolitslee said:
Hi again, sorry for all the questions... do you have a guide for that? I d/led PrinceComsy's Odin v3.12 and the CCT firmware.
Unfortunately, there's no USERDATA file in my firmware zip. I'm using the SM-N950U1. Can I use the USERDATA file from SM-N950U on my SM-N950U1?
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also link for the firmware with the user data file you want as well
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-N950U/CCT/download/N950USQU1AQH7/186891/
here use this odin one this is the one i found that worked
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0clIMRCw1FtTExJcEE4U0M5ZWs
Another link:
AQH7 http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=953F4350925D11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
AQI5 update http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=529C56789B4511E7963AFA163EE8F90B
BlueFox721 said:
Another link:
AQH7 http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=953F4350925D11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
AQI5 update http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=529C56789B4511E7963AFA163EE8F90B
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Just flashed the AQI5 (CCT) file from this specific link with included USERDATA file...
Can confirm this is AT&T firmware.
Will update if I get the carrier features to work as well (VoLTE, Wifi Calling, HD Voice, etc...)
lolitslee said:
Just flashed the AQI5 (CCT) file from this specific link with included USERDATA file...
Can confirm this is AT&T firmware.
Will update if I get the carrier features to work as well (VoLTE, Wifi Calling, HD Voice, etc...)
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Would be very interested in this
fireguy0306 said:
Would be very interested in this
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I'm getting an error with trying to setup Wifi calling... Looks like its on AT&T's side and my IMEI isn't whitelisted to use it...

Proper Odin Version for flashing firmware?

Before I start, I apologize and I know this shouldn't be in the Q&A Thread but I am a new user and unable to post it in the other thread
So I recently purchased a Galaxy S10 from Best Buy and I noticed I didn't have Advanced Call features such as Wifi-Calling and Video Calling. When I had asked about this, it turns out that I had purchased the unlocked S10 and had them set it up with my provider as Verizon.
I have been reading some posts by iBowToAndroid and I am wondering if I would be able to flash my phone into being locked with Verizon and get the Advanced Calling features without losing anything on my phone currently.
I already have the G973U firmware files from iBowToAndroid's post as well as the Verizon USERDATA file. I also tried setting up Samsung USB Drivers but the install failed. I'm not sure if this is necessary as I am still very new to this whole thing.
If this is possible, what version of Odin should I be downloading?
Is there anything else that I would need?
I'm using v3.13.3 and it's working perfectly fine.
romcio47 said:
I'm using v3.13.3 and it's working perfectly fine.
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I've always used that same version and the patched one.
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romcio47 said:
I'm using v3.13.3 and it's working perfectly fine.
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I've been trying to use that as well but it fails every time before it is able to download anything.
Not sure if I am doing something wrong but I have all the files necessary for it
CosmicNinja said:
I've been trying to use that as well but it fails every time before it is able to download anything.
Not sure if I am doing something wrong but I have all the files necessary for it
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I had this happen as well...then got a firmware image (from sammobile) with a later date than the firmware that was on my phone already. Flashing that newer firmware image was successful the first time through. Although in my case I was flashing back from T-Mobile firmware to unlocked firmware, same idea. I think that it might have been related to needing a newer boot version or something, but until I got the later version of unlocked firmware, the flash would fail reliably at abl.elf, before it got rolling.
And the version of Odin that worked for me was the patched Odin3_v3.13.1_3B. Didn't try the unpatched version.

Samsung Pay in my country

I have the US unlocked Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U1)
And unluckily I cannot use the samsung pay in Vietnam. All of my debit/crebit card cannot be regconized by the native samsung pay application.
Is there any ways to fix or a walkaround trick?
Thank you!
robocopvn said:
I have the US unlocked Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U1)
And unluckily I cannot use the samsung pay in Vietnam. All of my debit/crebit card cannot be regconized by the native samsung pay application.
Is there any ways to fix or a walkaround trick?
Thank you!
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on previous samsung devices, flashing a csc for a country that it does work in has worked. not sure about the efficacy on the S10 tho. worth investigating tho
youdoofus said:
on previous samsung devices, flashing a csc for a country that it does work in has worked. not sure about the efficacy on the S10 tho. worth investigating tho
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Could you please give me more details or a link on flashing csc, please?
Sorry but the last Samsung device I used is the galaxy s4, which didnt have anything like S10 hehe!
robocopvn said:
Could you please give me more details or a link on flashing csc, please?
Sorry but the last Samsung device I used is the galaxy s4, which didnt have anything like S10 hehe!
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flashing the csc is just like flashing anything else in odin really. just get the right file in the right slot and press start. go to sammobile.com/firmwares and download the firmware your phone currently has installed, then get the firmware for whatever countries CSC youre going to flash. Unpack the zip and flash via odin. i say to download your current firmware first just in case something happens and you need to nuke it and start over
youdoofus said:
flashing the csc is just like flashing anything else in odin really. just get the right file in the right slot and press start. go to sammobile.com/firmwares and download the firmware your phone currently has installed, then get the firmware for whatever countries CSC youre going to flash. Unpack the zip and flash via odin. i say to download your current firmware first just in case something happens and you need to nuke it and start over
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So you mean csc is included in the firmware itself? I'm asking because the official s10 in my country use Exynos, and mine is the US with Snapdragon.
I don't think we can flash a firmware for Exynos device on the Snapdragon one.
Sounds like a dead end to me...
Thanks anyway!
robocopvn said:
So you mean csc is included in the firmware itself? I'm asking because the official s10 in my country use Exynos, and mine is the US with Snapdragon.
I don't think we can flash a firmware for Exynos device on the Snapdragon one.
Sounds like a dead end to me...
Thanks anyway!
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you cannot flash Exynos firmware on a snapdragon device, you are correct. but you can download many different firmware sets for one of the several different variants of the sm-g973u and each of them have 2 CSC files, HOME_CSC and CSC. From there, it should just be a matter of trial and error with the different firmware sets CSC files until you find one that allows for SPay. Find the Frija tool or Samfirm and download the firmwares at 1/5th the time

Stuck on Android 9

I have a Samsung note 9 SM-N96OU through AT&T that will not update. I have called AT&T and Samsung and they tell me they don't know what is wrong. My only option is to mail it to the company and see if they can fix it. I go to settings and check for an update but it says that there is no update available that the phone is up to date. I've tried a factory reset, and tried using smart switch and changing the date. But still I'm on android 9 and 1.0 UI. Is there anything else I can do to update and possibly make future Updates take place as usual.
Is AT&T your phone service? Or are you on another carrier?
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Yes AT&T is my carrier
Don't send your phone in. Just update to current firmware using odin.
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I was going to try that but have no idea how to go about it.
Google Frija...its much faster than Sammobile. Install Frija on your computer. Once done enter the correct information in Frija for the device you have. You will have to enter USC as At&t does not post their firmware. All the firmware is the same and it will provision to your At&t sim. Frija will give you the latest firmware. Make sure you have the correct version of odin which is 3.14.4 I believe. After you download the firmware from Frija extract it leaving you with BL..AP..CP..CSC..HOME_CSC
Once you have it extracted open odin..power off device..boot into download mode. Connect device to computer odin will recognize your device. In odin put BL in BL spot..AP in AP spot...Cp...and csc. Click start and odin will install the firmware.
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Have you been able to figure it out? I've never actually done the process of using Frija, but I used Odin plenty of times on my old phones (DROID RAZR MAXX and Note 4), not my Note 9.
XDA in general isn't much help for "noobs", which no offense, I assume you are. I've been there. Take a look at this site, hope it helps.
https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/fyvfkg/quick_guide_to_update_your_firmware_using_frija/
Frija is where you download the firmware from. Its very easy and much faster than Sammobile. Download it..unzip on computer and flash the files in Odin. Those are the directions I just gave.
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What is the software version shown on your phone?
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another thought....
how long have you had the phone?
&
How have you had that Sim Card?
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I will try to use frija with Odin. As for the software version it says Android version 9 baseband version SM-N96OUSQU1CSAA I've had the phone since March and Samsung that the warranty is has expired. The sim card is trough att that's who the phone plan is through.
The firmware you need is N960USQS5ETH1, This is the current firmware for At&t. As I said once you download it, you have to extract it. The files you will have will be AP..BL..CP..CSC..HOME_CSC
When you open Odin version 3.14.4 you will see spots for the files i just mentioned. Just put each one in correct spot. Since you said earlier that you have already done a factory wipe don't worry about home_csc. That file keeps your data. But if you do want to keep data, use the home csc in csc spot in Odin. But if you just use csc it will wipe device
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Robertford1047 said:
I will try to use frija with Odin. As for the software version it says Android version 9 baseband version SM-N96OUSQU1CSAA I've had the phone since March and Samsung that the warranty is has expired. The sim card is trough att that's who the phone plan is through.
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Yeah just go to the link I gave you, hopefully it's dumbed down enough for anyone to understand.
It sounds like when you open up Frija, the model you would choose is SM-N960U and the CSC would be ATT. Leave it on Auto, hit Check update, then Download it. I wouldn't know what to do without referencing that link I posted. Just be sure you read Step 6d/6d(i) carefully, as it details which files to load depending on if you want to wipe or preserve the data on your phone.
Actually, after downloading the image for my own phone, which is the same as yours, except the T-mobile variant, I see that there are 6 files in the zip. The guide I linked you two uses only four, whereas you choose between the files which the names begin with CSC (wipe everything) or HOME_CSC (Saves your user data). It doesn't appear that the USERDATA file is not used in the process, according to the steps made in the link I posted on this thread earlier.
Wrong....At&t does not post firmware on Frija. All the Snapdragon firmware is essentially the same. The firmware will provision to the At&t sim. He could use USC..TMO..CCT
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ok i used odin and it said that it was successfull but now its just a blue screen that ays installing system updates is thatb normal it just keeps turning off and then trys to restart but goes right back to installing system update.....nevermind thank you guys so much it worked im on android 10 ui 2.1 and security update om august 1 before the security update was january 2019. i really appreciate the help i could have never figured this out before. Thanks
Glad you're up and running
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