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Sim Unlock Method 4.4.2/5.0.1
Disclaimer: i AM not resposile for anything that happens to your phone in the unlikely event something does happen.
this has only been tested lightly but it should work all-right. this is for the i537 S4A only.
You Need to start out on either NE3 or NH3. Downgrade now if you need to. Just remember when downgrading don't flash bootloader. This needs Odin and root to succede. Now That thats out of the way you need to download some files to deal with later on.
MF1 Odin flashable
regionlockaway go to the second post and download the apk to install on your phone.
this method uses an old method in a new way.
here is the guide
1. install regionlockaway and reboot to download mode
2. Flash modem.bin with odin in download mode
3.reboot to system and use regionlockaway. follow the instructions in the app.
4. profit?
As far as my understanding after you do this you can update your modem without it reverting back to being locked. I am running oc7 modem on a T-Mobile MVNO without issues( if you want aws unlock you are going to have to use this then the appropriate modem for that and not allow for the modem to update when updating to oc7 by modifying the oc7 installer and removing the modem from it)
I am ready... I have been reading for days about sim unlocking on 4.4 and up..I finally coined up $25 for a code but takes up to 5 days, 2 days ago. my next attempts were going to be with my paid copy of CDMA WS. Either way it is just to experiment with and would love to gain the knowledge. I have a couple different carrier sims ready to go. I would love to give it a shot.....
mateo121212 said:
hey guys i have created an easy sim unlock that should work for 4.4.2 and for 5.0.1
for the 5.0.1 sim unlock you have to do it on 4.4.2 and flash a modified partitions file to upgrade to 5.0.1 while keeping sim unlock.
if you guys are interested in it let me know and i will set up a few beta testers for it. i cant say for certain that it works because i dont have a non ATT sim card to test it with.but it should work. it should also allow you to enable aws for those on T-Mobile by following a secondary guide.
let me know and i will start having people beta test. i only need between 1 and 5 testers
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I am ready... I have been reading for days about sim unlocking on 4.4 and up..I finally coined up $25 for a code but takes up to 5 days, 2 days ago. my next attempts were going to be with my paid copy of CDMA WS. Either way it is just to experiment with and would love to gain the knowledge. I have a couple different carrier sims ready to go. I would love to give it a shot.....
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ok ill pm you with a guide once i have it written up.
EDIT: it should be in your inbox
i was able to test a verizon lte sim and it didnt give me any issues. it regestered the number in the status. so i belive it worked. i would like some more testers to get information about it. i need more testers before i feel ok giving out the method.
Been sooo busy!!!! K, thank you for the guide. I haven't been able to try anything except a Verizon Lte sim. It registers the number and the network lock is gone. However I don't believe we will get data service with a Verizon sim as I don't believe the hardware is capable?...I wasnt able to place a call as I got" Emergency calls only", all I did was swap sims, occasionally I have to call Verizon and have them add the new phone to the plan before it will work and I didn't do that yet. Will try a different carrier sim tonight.
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i was able to test a verizon lte sim and it didnt give me any issues. it regestered the number in the status. so i belive it worked. i would like some more testers to get information about it. i need more testers before i feel ok giving out the method.
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Been sooo busy!!!! K, thank you for the guide. I haven't been able to try anything except a Verizon Lte sim. It registers the number and the network lock is gone. However I don't believe we will get data service with a Verizon sim as I don't believe the hardware is capable?...I wasnt able to place a call as I got" Emergency calls only", all I did was swap sims, occasionally I have to call Verizon and have them add the new phone to the plan before it will work and I didn't do that yet. Will try a different carrier sim tonight.
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so before you did the guide did it give you issues with the verizon sim? and now it dosent?
It did give me issues before flashing the mf1 and after the flash and region away no nagging about sim unlock code! Havent gone any further yet. I will report back after using a different carrier sim besides verizon that is.....I think it works....
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so before you did the guide did it give you issues with the verizon sim? and now it dosent?
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It did give me issues before flashing the mf1 and after the flash and region away no nagging about sim unlock code! Havent gone any further yet. I will report back after using a different carrier sim besides verizon that is.....I think it works....
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sweet thank you for the feedback man. i did the 5.0.1 upgrade method i detailed in the PM after i finished doing the unlock on my phone and it worked the same as what you described (i only had access to vzw lte sim also) so i belive i made the update file correctly also. im not really getting any bites on more testers so if it pans out well for you i will polish up my guide and post it here to have people test it instead of making them PM me.
thanks again for being my beta tester. if we get this working well we can save alot of people alot of money
ps for voice and sms verizon lte sims are useless because they still use CDMA for those features
Finally put in another sim...Put in a Tomb sim and no nagging about unlock code, I got "Sim not provisioned" as it isn't active at the moment. So I'm thinking it worked. Thank you. I was thinking I'd get voice and edge speeds with a Verizon sim in this phone, (utilizing GSM bands), in my area anyway, but maybe I'm mistaken. I'll post again after using another carrier's sim.....
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Finally put in another sim...Put in a Tomb sim and no nagging about unlock code, I got "Sim not provisioned" as it isn't active at the moment. So I'm thinking it worked. Thank you. I was thinking I'd get voice and edge speeds with a Verizon sim in this phone, (utilizing GSM bands), in my area anyway, but maybe I'm mistaken. I'll post again after using another carrier's sim.....
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thank you for your work. im glad it worked for you. i will be posting the guide up here soon.
In reference to....
starting at post #327 of http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...7oc6-5-0-1-t3089355/post61347589#post61347589
I did as instructed and according to flashfire at the end of flashing, it said it was successful and it rebooted (so far) to the lollipop boot animation and am awaiting for it to get past the at&t logo screen. Its at least gotten a lot further than all my earlier attempts...I am assuming its taking a little while for its initial setup of OC6....
more later on its success or failure....
well it was a partial success....it flash and booted into OC6 but sim card is not recognized, no baseband.....now installing updated version of flashfire....should i now flash the MF1 modem again via flashfire?
well i went ahead and did just that flashed the mf1 modem via flashfire and all is up and running successfully (FINALLY!!) with root on deodexed rom OC6...
Kudos and thanks goes out to ya!
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starting at post #327 of http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...7oc6-5-0-1-t3089355/post61347589#post61347589
I did as instructed and according to flashfire at the end of flashing, it said it was successful and it rebooted (so far) to the lollipop boot animation and am awaiting for it to get past the at&t logo screen. Its at least gotten a lot further than all my earlier attempts...I am assuming its taking a little while for its initial setup of OC6....
more later on its success or failure....
well it was a partial success....it flash and booted into OC6 but sim card is not recognized, no baseband.....now installing updated version of flashfire....should i now flash the MF1 modem again via flashfire?
well i went ahead and did just that flashed the mf1 modem via flashfire and all is up and running successfully (FINALLY!!) with root on deodexed rom OC6...
Kudos and thanks goes out to ya!
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your welcome man. i figured your problem could be fixed with my method. have fun with 5.0.1
partially completed downloads
Never mind. The downloads on dev-host work from my computer but not from tablet or phone.
I stopped THE INSTALLATION of I537_OC6_Stock_Partitions_mod_sim.zip and the phone is not the most part, dead, solutions?
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I stopped THE INSTALLATION of I537_OC6_Stock_Partitions_mod_sim.zip and the phone is not the most part, dead, solutions?
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Odin back to Ne3 and start over
so it didnt work. it stop saying it was an unreconizable sim card and region lock said it took. so i dunno it says (phone not aloud MM#6) right when i start up. but it shows i have a new voice mail? only emergency calls
oh ya and it was at&t and i put a family mobile simcard, (runs off t mobile network)
any ideas??
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so it didnt work. it stop saying it was an unreconizable sim card and region lock said it took. so i dunno it says (phone not aloud MM#6) right when i start up. but it shows i have a new voice mail? only emergency calls
oh ya and it was at&t and i put a family mobile simcard, (runs off t mobile network)
any ideas??
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odin ne3
flash mf1 modem with flash fire
make sure you are rooted and have busybox
use region lock away. try with att sim in phone.
Trying to do this for my s4a but flashfire is being uncooperative, it just crashes any chance it gets. Any other flash apps this will work with?
Edit: do I need safestrap for FlashFire?
Edit2: Fixed the issue with flashfire, If anyone runs into this issue you need to flash stock NE3, and re-root.
Rest of tutorial went perfectly. Cannot test unlock status atm, but no errors.
Thanks Matteo, you're a top lad.
Will this same method work with a deodexed OC7 ROM? I only ask because of the I537_OC6_Stock_Partitions_mod_sim.zip - not sure if this still works the same for OC7. Just to clarify, do you know if region lockaway is necessary to get T-Mobile AWS/HSPA bands? I've got a working cell and LTE connection without doing any of this, so I really only needed to do what's necessary to get those bands (which I think the old modem will help enable).
Thanks for the assistance!
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Will this same method work with a deodexed OC7 ROM? I only ask because of the I537_OC6_Stock_Partitions_mod_sim.zip - not sure if this still works the same for OC7. Just to clarify, do you know if region lockaway is necessary to get T-Mobile AWS/HSPA bands? I've got a working cell and LTE connection without doing any of this, so I really only needed to do what's necessary to get those bands (which I think the old modem will help enable).
Thanks for the assistance!
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edit to the edit:
go back to NE3 with odin.
then flash mf1 modem
then try this
[GUIDE] AWS Unlock for i537 I537UCUBML2 (4.3)
read the posts to make it work
also check out this post if you have issues with getting qpst to work. dont follow the whole post just qpst part http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56023258&postcount=68
then follow the guide i posted in my last edit to keep the aws unlocked modem while on 0C7
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you can use the oc7 deodexed rom. you just have to remove the modem from the rom file useing winrar or 7zip. also you have to remove it from the updater script useing a text editor. drag it out of winrar edit it and then drag it back into winrar. that way if you flash in this order you will be fine
partitions mod file
oc7 deodexed rom.
that way you keep the modem
from when you installed and unlocked mf1 modem on 4.4.2
I am lost. I have been reading through hours of material and am still not sure what to do. I purchased my att samsung galaxy note 3 n900a from a friend and it seems it use to be rooted. It has a custom recovery. I was able to verify the imei is good with att but had to use a program to locate it. My baseband is blank. It shows I have android 5.0 and that build is lrx21v. N900aucueoc2 4335446. But when I run a firmware test to see what I need to download (if that's even what I should be doing) it shows my phone is n900aucubmi9 android 4.3. My kernel shows 3.4.0-4335446. I'm not sure where to start for all the issues the phone has and I'm not sure I should download the 4.3 firmware when it's currently on 5.0. Please help.
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I am lost. I have been reading through hours of material and am still not sure what to do. I purchased my att samsung galaxy note 3 n900a from a friend and it seems it use to be rooted. It has a custom recovery. I was able to verify the imei is good with att but had to use a program to locate it. My baseband is blank. It shows I have android 5.0 and that build is lrx21v. N900aucueoc2 4335446. But when I run a firmware test to see what I need to download (if that's even what I should be doing) it shows my phone is n900aucubmi9 android 4.3. My kernel shows 3.4.0-4335446. I'm not sure where to start for all the issues the phone has and I'm not sure I should download the 4.3 firmware when it's currently on 5.0. Please help.
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Not sure what it takes to get someone to reply on this but ok..... i was able to get a sim card and put service on it and it has made the phone work every now and then. It keeps slipping back into no mobile network and stops working though. I have updated the apn settings to the correct options. Still when it turns the network off it goes back to no baseband showing, no imei, tells me to insert sim. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the custom recovery that I have on it. I'm honestly not sure CAUSE IM NOT ABLE TO GET ANY FEEDBACK.
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Not sure what it takes to get someone to reply on this but ok..... i was able to get a sim card and put service on it and it has made the phone work every now and then. It keeps slipping back into no mobile network and stops working though. I have updated the apn settings to the correct options. Still when it turns the network off it goes back to no baseband showing, no imei, tells me to insert sim. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the custom recovery that I have on it. I'm honestly not sure CAUSE IM NOT ABLE TO GET ANY FEEDBACK.
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I am no expert on this, and cannot offer much advice for it may violate the terms of this site. BUT, it sounds like you have a corrupt EFS partition, which is where the IMEI is stored. It is possible to set it right, but for that, you have to do your own research. Searching these forums for threads related to fixing EFS should be a good place to start.
Please note that I do not know if this is the case with your device. Its just where I would start my search. Good luck!
I am wanting to flash the TMO firmware onto the Verizon Note 8 that I have. I can't do without the Wi-fi calling and tethering that TMO provides, which is why I am wanting to do this. I was looking at the firmware available and didn't see one for SM-N950T, but I did see that under SM-N950U there was a listing for a version with the TMO carrier, more specifically, this one from sammobile. Is this particular firmware the same as one would find on the TMO variant? Or do I need a different firmware? Also, are the flashing instructions provided at the bottom of the sammobile page sufficient for flashing the firmware properly (as in, are there further instructions or files that I need?) Thanks ahead of time!!
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I am wanting to flash the TMO firmware onto the Verizon Note 8 that I have. I can't do without the Wi-fi calling and tethering that TMO provides, which is why I am wanting to do this. I was looking at the firmware available and didn't see one for SM-N950T, but I did see that under SM-N950U there was a listing for a version with the TMO carrier, more specifically, this one from sammobile. Is this particular firmware the same as one would find on the TMO variant? Or do I need a different firmware? Also, are the flashing instructions provided at the bottom of the sammobile page sufficient for flashing the firmware properly (as in, are there further instructions or files that I need?) Thanks ahead of time!!
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That is correct. You will find it under "SM-N950U". Then, just choose the tmobile variant which you already did. As long as it has the USERDATA file, you will be good to flash.
Jrockz said:
That is correct. You will find it under "SM-N950U". Then, just choose the tmobile variant which you already did. As long as it has the USERDATA file, you will be good to flash.
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Thanks for the prompt reply! I am downloading the file right now from sammobile. Let's hope it has everything needed! Thanks again!
Please let me know what worked, didn't. I may be doing the same very soon.
Jrockz said:
That is correct. You will find it under "SM-N950U". Then, just choose the tmobile variant which you already did. As long as it has the USERDATA file, you will be good to flash.
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I am encountering a slight problem and was wondering if you'd be able to assist me. I've downloaded all of the necessary files and made sure to change UMS to 1 in Odin settings so that I can flash the USERDATA. After adding all necessary firmware files to their corresponding sections in Odin, everything seems to flash just fine. However, when I boot up the phone, it still shows the Verizon logo. Additionally, after the initial set up of the phone, it still shows the Verizon apps (Verizon app folder) with the TMO apps installed. It is as if the phone is still Verizon branded but with additional TMO apps. Are there any steps that I am missing or overlooking? Thanks ahead of time for the assistance.
leprkon said:
I am encountering a slight problem and was wondering if you'd be able to assist me. I've downloaded all of the necessary files and made sure to change UMS to 1 in Odin settings so that I can flash the USERDATA. After adding all necessary firmware files to their corresponding sections in Odin, everything seems to flash just fine. However, when I boot up the phone, it still shows the Verizon logo. Additionally, after the initial set up of the phone, it still shows the Verizon apps (Verizon app folder) with the TMO apps installed. It is as if the phone is still Verizon branded but with additional TMO apps. Are there any steps that I am missing or overlooking? Thanks ahead of time for the assistance.
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If you boot into recovery and factory reset then select boot into bootloader (download mode) the phone will be in download mode without any of the script showing...connect to Prince Comsy's Odin and load the tmobile firmware, bl to bl, ap to ap, cp to cp, csc to csc, USERDATA to UMS...(no home_csc)...see if that works better
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If you boot into recovery and factory reset then select boot into bootloader (download mode) the phone will be in download mode without any of the script showing...connect to Prince Comsy's Odin and load the tmobile firmware, bl to bl, ap to ap, cp to cp, csc to csc, USERDATA to UMS...(no home_csc)...see if that works better
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Thanks for the reply!
I did as instructed and did a factory reset. However, it didn't bring me directly to an option to boot into bootloader, so I turned the phone off before it boot into the set up screen. Anyways, I added the firmware files via Comsy's Odin but the flash would fail with a Model dismatch fail error.
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I noticed something that would occur after my flashing attempt with the normal Odin. After the flashing process, it would bring me to a screen that has a prompt to the effect of 'System Updating' or something like that (sorry, I should have written down what it said exactly, but I am typing this in a hurry). It will then go to a progress bar and the updating process will begin but it will stop at 32% and then the progress bar will disappear and the word "Erasing" will appear for a few seconds and then the phone will reboot.
Nonetheless, I experience the same results each time in regards to the phone still being branded as a Verizon phone with the Verizon bloatware. However, there are the additional TMO apps that would come with a TMO branded phone.
EDIT 2 -
I found another thread where someone was having the same issue. I'll make further attempts when I get home. I should have done a more thorough search before making this thread. I apologize.
This is the thread I found where there was a similar problem with an S8.
I failed to mention that you needed the modified Odin. I think it is normal for it to stop at 32% and then start erasing. It did the same when I went from unlocked variant to vzw. Keep us updated on your progress.
leprkon said:
Thanks for the reply!
I did as instructed and did a factory reset. However, it didn't bring me directly to an option to boot into bootloader, so I turned the phone off before it boot into the set up screen. Anyways, I added the firmware files via Comsy's Odin but the flash would fail with a Model dismatch fail error.
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I noticed something that would occur after my flashing attempt with the normal Odin. After the flashing process, it would bring me to a screen that has a prompt to the effect of 'System Updating' or something like that (sorry, I should have written down what it said exactly, but I am typing this in a hurry). It will then go to a progress bar and the updating process will begin but it will stop at 32% and then the progress bar will disappear and the word "Erasing" will appear for a few seconds and then the phone will reboot.
Nonetheless, I experience the same results each time in regards to the phone still being branded as a Verizon phone with the Verizon bloatware. However, there are the additional TMO apps that would come with a TMO branded phone.
EDIT 2 -
I found another thread where someone was having the same issue. I'll make further attempts when I get home. I should have done a more thorough search before making this thread. I apologize.
This is the thread I found where there was a similar problem with an S8.
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The boot to bootloader is In the main recovery menu, but yeah...you need to use the modified odin
Here is a quick update from what I have gathered thus far -
using the Modified Odin did not work at all and only spat back the Model dismatch fail error.
Using the unmodified Odin, if I install the AP and Bootloader or AP by itself, then it removes the Verizon splash on boot and brings me to the home screen upon boot saying that I have to power off the device and insert the provider UICC, which is the SIM card. I could easily do just that, but I want to get the TMO firmware installed.
Next, I flashed the CP and let the phone boot and this is where I was able to see two TMO apps, T-Mobile TV and Visual Voicemail.
From here, I got the phone back into download mode and flashed the CSC and let the phone boot. This is where it went to the blue 'Installing system update' screen but stopped at 32% with an error - No 'erasing' step. From here the phone automatically went to the recovery menu with the following lines at the bottom:
Support SINGLE-SKU
Supported API: 3
E:ensure_path_unmounted failed to unmount /efs (Device or resource busy)
-- Installing package...
Finding update package...
opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Update package verification took 1.1 s (result 2).
Installing update...
Successfully installed package.
-- Resizing data...
E:failed to mount /data (Invalid Argument) can't mount '/data', rc = '-1'(Invalid Argument)
E:failed the resizing-data-- omc_binary_download...
-- Deleting selective files
Successfully deleted files selectively
-- Deleting RSU selective file
Successfully deleted RSU selective file
-- amazon_symlink_vze...
-- Deleting VZW's apn file
Successfully deleted VZW's apn file
Successfully verify for dmverity hash tree.
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I let the system reboot, and this is when the Verizon flash screen returned. The Verizon apps returned as well, but they weren't in a Verizon folder and the icons were part of the main pull up for the app list. Additionally, the message popup prompting me to insert the provider UICC no longer came up
I had encountered this once before and after flashing the USERDATA, the Verizon apps were placed in a Verizon folder in the app menu. So, I decided to flash the phone again, but this time without the CSC and with the USERDATA.
The results:
The phone went to the blue 'Installing system update' screen but stopped at 32%, stopped, and then the word 'Erasing' came up. From here the Verizon boot up splash came up followed by the initial set up. The TMO T-Mobile TV and Visual Voicemail apps were present. The Verizon apps were placed in a Verizon folder.
I am not too sure what is going on, but I am going to attempt to repeat this process but with the N950U1UEU1AQI5 - SM-N950U1 TMB firmware instead.
I will post an update with my results as soon as I finish.
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Here is a quick update from what I have gathered thus far -
using the Modified Odin did not work at all and only spat back the Model dismatch fail error.
Using the unmodified Odin, if I install the AP and Bootloader or AP by itself, then it removes the Verizon splash on boot and brings me to the home screen upon boot saying that I have to power off the device and insert the provider UICC, which is the SIM card. I could easily do just that, but I want to get the TMO firmware installed.
Next, I flashed the CP and let the phone boot and this is where I was able to see two TMO apps, T-Mobile TV and Visual Voicemail.
From here, I got the phone back into download mode and flashed the CSC and let the phone boot. This is where it went to the blue 'Installing system update' screen but stopped at 32% with an error - No 'erasing' step. From here the phone automatically went to the recovery menu with the following lines at the bottom:
I let the system reboot, and this is when the Verizon flash screen returned. The Verizon apps returned as well, but they weren't in a Verizon folder and the icons were part of the main pull up for the app list. Additionally, the message popup prompting me to insert the provider UICC no longer came up
I had encountered this once before and after flashing the USERDATA, the Verizon apps were placed in a Verizon folder in the app menu. So, I decided to flash the phone again, but this time without the CSC and with the USERDATA.
The results:
The phone went to the blue 'Installing system update' screen but stopped at 32%, stopped, and then the word 'Erasing' came up. From here the Verizon boot up splash came up followed by the initial set up. The TMO T-Mobile TV and Visual Voicemail apps were present. The Verizon apps were placed in a Verizon folder.
I am not too sure what is going on, but I am going to attempt to repeat this process but with the N950U1UEU1AQI5 - SM-N950U1 TMB firmware instead.
I will post an update with my results as soon as I finish.
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Did you somehow get your downloaded files mixed up? Also...u1 is unlocked, regardless of att, tmb, spr, or usc designation....the complete carrier Firmware is from the u version only...It seems that you are trying to combine files from unlocked, Verizon, and tmobile....I suggest the SM-950U t mobile as that is the full one...forget the rest... unless you want unlocked firmware...here is the complete tmobile....Here is your link: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=F15026309A7911E7963AFA163EE8F90B
And do it all at once...recovery, factory reset, main menu of recovery to select boot to bootloader can't hurt either...when you open Prince Comsy's Odin, make sure you run as administrator
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Did you somehow get your downloaded files mixed up? Also...u1 is unlocked, regardless of att, tmb, spr, or usc designation....the complete carrier Firmware is from the u version only...It seems that you are trying to combine files from unlocked, Verizon, and tmobile....I suggest the SM-950U t mobile as that is the full one...forget the rest... unless you want unlocked firmware...here is the complete tmobile....Here is your link: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=F15026309A7911E7963AFA163EE8F90B
And do it all at once...recovery, factory reset, main menu of recovery to select boot to bootloader can't hurt either...when you open Prince Comsy's Odin, make sure you run as administrator
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Nope, no way I am getting my files mixed. I am being very meticulous with this. The reason why I did one file at a time was to try and troubleshoot to see what was happening. I also know about the difference between U and U1 and again, I was just trying to troubleshoot. As for combining files, I'm actually not. I am sticking with files from one firmware throughout. If you read through my troubleshooting process, somehow the TMO apps are overlayed with the Verizon apps. From what I have been reading, this was also an issue with Verizon Galaxy S8's and 8+'s. They had a solution, but that solution isn't working with the Note 8 - or rather it isn't working when I try it.
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Nope, no way I am getting my files mixed. I am being very meticulous with this. The reason why I did one file at a time was to try and troubleshoot to see what was happening. I also know about the difference between U and U1 and again, I was just trying to troubleshoot. As for combining files, I'm actually not. I am sticking with files from one firmware throughout. If you read through my troubleshooting process, somehow the TMO apps are overlayed with the Verizon apps. From what I have been reading, this was also an issue with Verizon Galaxy S8's and 8+'s. They had a solution, but that solution isn't working with the Note 8 - or rather it isn't working when I try it.
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I see...no worries...I hope that it all comes together...I noticed that several devices have been off from the norm...I hope the major update released next resolves a lot of issues...good luck
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I see...no worries...I hope that it all comes together...I noticed that several devices have been off from the norm...I hope the major update released next resolves a lot of issues...good luck
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Thanks! I am going to try my luck with an earlier TMO firmware. If that doesn't work, then I am going to install the Factory Stock Firmware for the “Unlocked” Note8 and then try to flash the TMO firmware after that. I am still very perturbed as to why the Verizon and TMO apps are both appearing.
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Thanks! I am going to try my luck with an earlier TMO firmware. If that doesn't work, then I am going to install the Factory Stock Firmware for the “Unlocked” Note8 and then try to flash the TMO firmware after that. I am still very perturbed as to why the Verizon and TMO apps are both appearing.
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I hear ya...that is odd..I have been flashing a lot as well but have had 0 issues on Sprint, but I have not tried other carrier firmware...I have a few friends from other carriers, though, I might try to get them to let me borrow a line to test ...
BlueFox721 said:
I hear ya...that is odd..I have been flashing a lot as well but have had 0 issues on Sprint, but I have not tried other carrier firmware...I have a few friends from other carriers, though, I might try to get them to let me borrow a line to test ...
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To be honest, I think that the sammobile upload of N950USQU1AQI5 - SM-N950U TMB USA (T-Mobile) might be bad?
leprkon said:
To be honest, I think that the sammobile upload of N950USQU1AQI5 - SM-N950U TMB USA (T-Mobile) might be bad?
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Good to know....I try to use updato when available...how is that one?
BlueFox721 said:
Good to know....I try to use updato when available...how is that one?
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That's the one that I have been trying to get to work all day. Doesn't work with modified Odin and flashes TMO apps with Verizon apps. Bootsplash is also Verizon. When I did it with a carrier free firmware, I didn't have this issue. No carrier bloat and no carrier boot splash animation.
I am going to try N950USQU1AQH7 - SM-N950U TMB USA (T-Mobile) and see if that works for me.
-Edit - I am getting the same problem with N950USQU1AQH7 - SM-N950U TMB USA (T-Mobile) as well. It still shows as a Verizon phone for some reason and the TMO firmware won't take. But two of the TMO apps install - T-Mobile TV and Visual Voice Mail. I must be messing up somewhere or this isn't working for another reason. I have done just about everything suggested here. Anyone else have any suggestions?
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That's the one that I have been trying to get to work all day. Doesn't work with modified Odin and flashes TMO apps with Verizon apps. Bootsplash is also Verizon. When I did it with a carrier free firmware, I didn't have this issue. No carrier bloat and no carrier boot splash animation.
I am going to try N950USQU1AQH7 - SM-N950U TMB USA (T-Mobile) and see if that works for me.
-Edit - I am getting the same problem with N950USQU1AQH7 - SM-N950U TMB USA (T-Mobile) as well. It still shows as a Verizon phone for some reason and the TMO firmware won't take. But two of the TMO apps install - T-Mobile TV and Visual Voice Mail. I must be messing up somewhere or this isn't working for another reason. I have done just about everything suggested here. Anyone else have any suggestions?
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What version Odin?
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Ok so what I found is that the csc code of the device may need to be changed. For instance, my unlocked is XAA. Flashed to Sprint is SPR/SPR/XAA. Flashed to Verizon is VZW/VZW/XAA. If brand csc needs to be changed to be, for instance, SPR/SPR/SPR to get only Sprint files and settings...then I would need to follow the carrier switching part if the S8+ thread, with our files of course... Look here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255
Do you think that Verizon files and settings are being enabled because of the device code, TMB/TMB/VZW? If so, try the instructions in the carrier switching area to change it to VZW/VZW/VZW...The settings may not show it when all are the same...sorry I didn't think of it sooner...hope it helps.
Looks like we need factory binary and Canadian firmware...
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What version Odin?
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Ok so what I found is that the csc code of the device may need to be changed. For instance, my unlocked is XAA. Flashed to Sprint is SPR/SPR/XAA. Flashed to Verizon is VZW/VZW/XAA. If brand csc needs to be changed to be, for instance, SPR/SPR/SPR to get only Sprint files and settings...then I would need to follow the carrier switching part if the S8+ thread, with our files of course... Look here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255
Do you think that Verizon files and settings are being enabled because of the device code, TMB/TMB/VZW? If so, try the instructions in the carrier switching area to change it to VZW/VZW/VZW...The settings may not show it when all are the same...
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I've done version 3.12.7 and PC 3.12+
I'll try the carrier switching instructions again, but I couldn't get it to work properly. I'll let you know how it goes.
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It looks like those instructions require a factory binary firmware flash. Is there a way of doing it without that?
So I was trying to root my Verizon S8 in an attempt to get the mobile hotspot working since I am grandfathered in on the unlimited data plan. So while rooting it I soft bricked it. I then had to wipe the phone, cache and get into download mode. I went to sanmobile.com to get a working software version so I could use the phone. After I uploaded the sanmobile software to my phone, I tried to use the mobile hotspot. And it worked. This version basically unlocked the phone, took away the Verizon bloatware and their b.s.. very happy I tried to root my phone and found this, now I have total control of MY phone.
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So I was trying to root my Verizon S8 in an attempt to get the mobile hotspot working since I am grandfathered in on the unlimited data plan. So while rooting it I soft bricked it. I then had to wipe the phone, cache and get into download mode. I went to sanmobile.com to get a working software version so I could use the phone. After I uploaded the sanmobile software to my phone, I tried to use the mobile hotspot. And it worked. This version basically unlocked the phone, took away the Verizon bloatware and their b.s.. very happy I tried to root my phone and found this, now I have total control of MY phone.
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So what version did you put on your phone? link to the version on sanmobile and proof would be great..
I went to sammobile dot com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/ and down loaded the firmware and used ODIN to flash it. I'm not sure how to upload the pics but under the about phone it is showing that is a model SM_G950U1,
Running Android 7.0,
Baseband version [email protected],
Build number of NRD90M.G950U1UES2AQL1,
SE for android status: Enforcing
I had originally tried to use the Rootjunky root process from his youtube video but half way through it soft bricked the phone (I guess because it was for T-Mobile). I then had to figure out a way to undo the soft brick it and I was able to get into download mode and I then found Sammobile and downloaded the Verzion software. Once the phone booted up there was NO Verizon blotware. The only problem that I found is that I have to use a third party Visual Voice Mail since Verizon will not load onto the phone or you can use the old school *86 method. If you want screen shots Direct message me with an email and I can send verification pics. Hope this helps.
nastybyz1 said:
I went to sammobile dot com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/ and down loaded the firmware and used ODIN to flash it. I'm not sure how to upload the pics but under the about phone it is showing that is a model SM_G950U1,
Running Android 7.0,
Baseband version [email protected],
Build number of NRD90M.G950U1UES2AQL1,
SE for android status: Enforcing
I had originally tried to use the Rootjunky root process from his youtube video but half way through it soft bricked the phone (I guess because it was for T-Mobile). I then had to figure out a way to undo the soft brick it and I was able to get into download mode and I then found Sammobile and downloaded the Verzion software. Once the phone booted up there was NO Verizon blotware. The only problem that I found is that I have to use a third party Visual Voice Mail since Verizon will not load onto the phone or you can use the old school *86 method. If you want screen shots Direct message me with an email and I can send verification pics. Hope this helps.
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OK. Thank you. i am downloading the g955u and the g955u1. I am pretty sure Verizon did not sell the U1 version so i don't know if it will work on mine to be to root and get the hotspot working.
Does this also open up the LTE bands that are normally locked down by Verizon for the phone to work better on AT&T and T Mobile? Namely 12, 17, and 30?
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I have a Note 9 which was originally purchased through Sprint. It's carrier unlocked. After moving the phone to Verizon it remains stuck in Roaming. Technicians at Verizon store clam they've never seen this problem before.
The network's shown as "Preferred System." Factory reset did not help.
I think the phone has Sprint firmware since the Sprint logo shows upon restart.
What works on phone:
Incoming / Outgoing Calls
Internet [around 60MBps]
SMS messages
What's broke:
MMS messages using default "Messaging" application
My wife's pretty upset about this problem.
I am running Linux Mint and familiar with Heimdall.
Do I need to flash Verizon firmware onto this phone?
quackmaster said:
Hi
I have a Note 9 which was originally purchased through Sprint. It's carrier unlocked. After moving the phone to Verizon it remains stuck in Roaming. Technicians at Verizon store clam they've never seen this problem before.
The network's shown as "Preferred System." Factory reset did not help.
I think the phone has Sprint firmware since the Sprint logo shows upon restart.
What works on phone:
Incoming / Outgoing Calls
Internet [around 60MBps]
SMS messages
What's broke:
MMS messages using default "Messaging" application
My wife's pretty upset about this problem.
I am running Linux Mint and familiar with Heimdall.
Do I need to flash Verizon firmware onto this phone?
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Since you've already done a factory reset I would think the next logical step is to flash the Verizon or the unlocked firmware. What about the SIM card, did they try a new one?
They only tried one SIM.
When flashing with Heimdal do I simply need to download the Verizon firmware from SamMobile?
quackmaster said:
They only tried one SIM.
When flashing with Heimdal do I simply need to download the Verizon firmware from SamMobile?
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There is a thread somewhere in the guide section I recall seeing before from daillcyruz (I think was the OP). Search it and you will find instructions on how to install the VZ firmware.
I am getting an error with Heimdall that there's no firmware.xml.
Indeed the firmware from SamFiles does not contain any xml files.
Any idea how these can be obtained? Goggle does not seem to help.
quackmaster said:
I am getting an error with Heimdall that there's no firmware.xml.
Indeed the firmware from SamFiles does not contain any xml files.
Any idea how these can be obtained? Goggle does not seem to help.
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Maybe try using Odin?
BladeRunner said:
Maybe try using Odin?
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I do not have a Windows machine. Only Linux.
Maybe I can run a VM.
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I do not have a Windows machine. Only Linux.
Maybe I can run a VM.
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I ran across a thread where someone had posted a version of Odin that ran on Linux.
Here's one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/utility-odin-linux-jodin3-casual-t3777030
and another: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/odin4-v1-0-linux-t3782930
None of these work. I am not able to get the PIT from device.
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None of these work. I am not able to get the PIT from device.
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you might be able to use odin in wine.. i never tried it tho.. heimdall i havent got to work either..
what firmware are you on? pie is pretty good at switchin csc based on sim inserted.. also crk3 i think it is you can access the csc.apk and change csc easily to any csc.. i havent found any other firmware it works on tho besides crk3..
if u can manage that, theres update.zips you can adb sideload but u need to b on specific firmware versions to update to certain firmwares..
i was messin around with firmwares and changed my csc to sprint.. i have vzw.. although it says roaming i am connected to verizon network so dont think its actually roaming but im not 100% sure
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Thanks everyone for help!
I was able to successfully flash using a Windows 10 VM running in Oracle VirtualBox VM. I used Odin v3.13_B. I did not re-partition.
I used this firmware:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note9/SM-N960U/VZW/download/N960USQS1ARJ9/242777/
There were no errors though after the phone rebooted it said there was an "unauthorized attempt" to install software.
It then tells me to connect to Wifi in order to verify my identity.
I cannot skip this process.
The Sprint firmware still seems to be present as I see Sprint applications. I am still roaming on Verizon though the port request was completed at least that's what they said at the store.
Interestingly the Sprint logo does not appear upon booting phone. Only the Samsung logo.
To remove Sprint firmware do I need to flash to the non-carrier firmware first before trying Verizon?
I sounds like someone else had the same problem with the SM-N960U.
The solution in that thread seems to be using the SM-N960U1 firmware.
Can anyone confirm this would be a safe fix to try?
SamMobile is a horrible website
I paid the 8 euro fee and the download for https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note9/SM-N960U1/VZW/download/N960U1UES1ARJ9/244757/ still takes like an hour.
It seems there's some Google phone protection targeted to deter thieves. That could be why it requires me to sign into the previous Google account after flashing.
I am removing my Google account from the phone, doing factory reset, then will try to flash Verizon firmware.
After flashing again it looks like some software called "Sprint OMDAM" still present on the phone. This loads after flashing. When I try to activate on network it comes up while the phone remains in roaming. Again Sprint unlocked the phone.
Should I re-partition?
OK
I wiped the cache partition and did factory reset.
I will yet again try another flash.
The Sprint logo is gone but Sprint apps still remain.
Should I try to re-partition the phone? I don't understand why Sprint applications are showing up when I flash Verizon firmware using Odin.
Make sure you have a Verizon SIM card in the phone.
1. Remove your accounts (Google and Samsung) under settings.
2. Factory reset under settings.
3. Download the U1 firmware using the SamFirm tool
4. Using modded ODIN 3.13.1B flash all four files (use CSC_OYN not the HOME_CSC file).
Optional, if you want WiFi calling and VoLTE:
Download the VZW N960U firmware using the SamFirm tool and flash it the same way using modded ODIN, but this time include the USERDATA file as well.
I think now on Verizon network after using U1 firmware!