Installing Rogers firmware on Telus SM-N950W to enable Wi-Fi Calling - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

Hello All,
I need your help with some information regarding the Canadian Variant of the Note 8.
I have an unlocked SM-N950W with Telus firmware but I would like to flash to Rogers firmware to enable Wi-Fi calling. Currently the Telus network does not have Wi-Fi calling on their version of the Note 8 and I believe that the Rogers firmware should have this feature in the phone settings.
My carrier is Rogers but the Note 8 is an unlocked Telus device.
My main concerns are as follows:
- Can this be done via Odin?
- Is there any risks of bricking my lovely Note 8 by doing this?
- Can anyone confirm on their Rogers Note 8 that Wi-Fi calling works?
Any help and/or information from the XDA community would be greatly appreciated.

peoples_flip said:
Hello All,
I need your help with some information regarding the Canadian Variant of the Note 8.
I have an unlocked SM-N950W with Telus firmware but I would like to flash to Rogers firmware to enable Wi-Fi calling. Currently the Telus network does not have Wi-Fi calling on their version of the Note 8 and I believe that the Rogers firmware should have this feature in the phone settings.
My main concerns are as follows:
- Can this be done via Odin?
- Is there any risks of bricking my lovely Note 8 by doing this?
- Can anyone confirm on their Rogers Note 8 that Wi-Fi calling works?
Any help and/or information from the XDA community would be greatly appreciated.
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Is your actual carrier Rogers or Telus?

You can use Odin to switch between firmware for the same model, yes. Who is your service provider?

Did you buy your phone directly from Rogers? If you didn't then don't waste your time. You need a Rogers branded phone that has it's IMEI white listed. All other non-Rogers are blacklisted from using wifi calling.

My actual carrier is Rogers but the Note 8 is branded by Telus.

peoples_flip said:
My actual carrier is Rogers but the Note 8 is branded by Telus.
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You can definitely change your CSC to Rogers without having to "flash" the phone; however, from what I've read, unless the phone was purchased from Rogers themselves, your IMEI would not be considered eligible for WiFi calling.

WorldIRC said:
You can definitely change your CSC to Rogers without having to "flash" the phone; however, from what I've read, unless the phone was purchased from Rogers themselves, your IMEI would not be considered eligible for WiFi calling.
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Well it's good to know. Seems like there's no sense in flashing the Rogers firmware if the IMEI needs to be whitelisted for Wi-Fi calling.
Do you guys think if I call Rogers that they will enable the IMEI to accept Wi-Fi calling on my account?
Do any of you have any (successful) experience getting this request met?

I tried calling, emailing etc...No luck. In the end they gave some bs that Rogers phones were loaded with "special" settings...

greatg said:
I tried calling, emailing etc...No luck. In the end they gave some bs that Rogers phones were loaded with "special" settings...
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I'm going to try to call and post my results

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Can I upload a custom ROM

Hi,
I am using samsung Galaxy S6 ATT version with the following software version:
Android Version 6.0.1
Android Security Patch September 1,2016
Baseband Version G920AUCS5DPI1
Build number MMB29K.G920AUCS5DPI1
The phone is sim unlocked but I need help with rooting / unlocking the bootloader. On checking this forum I did not find any way to do this on my. So I was just wondering if there is anything else (such as installing any other ROM) that I can do with this phone.
Since the contract on my phone has expired I tried using this phone with another carrier and it does not seem to be working (tried with metroPCS) the phone does not show any other network operators except ATT/T-mobile and Verizon and on trying to connect to T-mobile it fails to connect (metro PCS uses T-mobile line)
After spending few hours with an account rep from metro he felt the phone may not be compatible. So at this point I am just trying to figure out if there is anything I can do with this device.
Sorry for the long winded post but I just hate how these carriers tell you that after the contract you own the device but their own software updates mess up any chance of using your own device as you want.
Appreciate any insight or links to help me figure out if anything can be down to get rid of the ATT rom.
Thanks,
Matt
You can use it for a wifi hotspot or spare android device. no roms, no custom recovery, no bootloader unlock, no real root option. sadly. this device thanks to att gets no love.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
This is very sad. what is the point of paying the bloated ATT bill and getting the phone sim unlocked after 2 years of payments. Wish someone could sue these big carriers with their dealing with locking devices that are not really theirs to lock after a period of time.
Planet Z !! said:
You can use it for a wifi hotspot or spare android device. no roms, no custom recovery, no bootloader unlock, no real root option. sadly. this device thanks to att gets no love.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
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Correct that there is no bootloader unlock, so no custom ROMs.
However, Sim unlocking should get you functionality on MetroPCS, among other carriers. According to willmyphonework, you should be able to get on MetroPCS 3g on 1900mhz band, and LTE band 4. Whether or not towers on those frequencies exist in your area is another matter. Did you verify the device was using the correct APN data when you tried non-ATT Sims?
Hi dandrumheller, sorry for the late response. I did verify that the APN was setup correctly even set it up manually with the metropcs customer service but the phone still does not show metropcs as an available network. It does show ATT/T-Mobile/Verizon as the available options and does not work on choosing T-Mobile (Metropcs uses t-mobile network). When I put the sim in my other phones they all work fine and show 4g lte availability from metropcs in my area. so I thought my only option is to unlock the bootloader and try my own rom instead of the good for nothing ATT rom.
dandrumheller said:
Correct that there is no bootloader unlock, so no custom ROMs.
However, Sim unlocking should get you functionality on MetroPCS, among other carriers. According to willmyphonework, you should be able to get on MetroPCS 3g on 1900mhz band, and LTE band 4. Whether or not towers on those frequencies exist in your area is another matter. Did you verify the device was using the correct APN data when you tried non-ATT Sims?
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AT&T Note 8 to Verizon

I'm having an issues with a Note I just got. I'm looking to switch it from AT&T to Verizon.
I went through AT&T and got the unlock code, put in the Verizon sim and entered the code. After that I went to switch over the phone on Verizon, but they said that my device was not compatible with the Verizon network.
From what I'm aware of, unlocking the phone would work. Has anyone else had an issue with this? Or do I have to go through trying to flash a Verizon firmware?
Model: SM-N950U
Baseband: N950USQU2BQJA
Android 7.11
As long as it's unlocked the device will work on Verizon, but as the phone originated from AT&T, Verizon recognizes the IMEI as not compatible. If you have another verizon device you can activate that one and do a SIM swap.
You may be able to flash the Verizon firmware over, but Verizon still won't activate it on it's own as the IMEI will remain the same. You may be able to get them to add it to the approved list, but that's up to them.
rapdactyl said:
As long as it's unlocked the device will work on Verizon, but as the phone originated from AT&T, Verizon recognizes the IMEI as not compatible. If you have another verizon device you can activate that one and do a SIM swap.
You may be able to flash the Verizon firmware over, but Verizon still won't activate it on it's own as the IMEI will remain the same. You may be able to get them to add it to the approved list, but that's up to them.
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So if I were to swap over this phone from another one (an S7 that is currently on Verizon to the Note 8), it should work after being unlocked?
asmus101 said:
So if I were to swap over this phone from another one (an S7 that is currently on Verizon to the Note 8), it should work after being unlocked?
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Yup. Pop in your activated VZW SIM card. I would also recommend flashing either the VZWfirmware, or the unlocked 950U1 firmware. ,
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Yup. Pop in your activated VZW SIM card. I would also recommend flashing either the VZWfirmware, or the unlocked 950U1 firmware. ,
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Could you link me for getting that firmware? I got in contact with Verizon and they said...
I am showing the information as follows: users must have software version of NRD90M.G950USQU2BQK5 or NRD90M.G955USQU2BQK5 before they disconnect their service with the prior carriers (AT&T, T-MO, etc). It also goes on to say that Samsung is working on a workaround so that devices do not have an activation issue but there is no specific date or information that has been resolved.
Would the firmware update fix that?
asmus101 said:
Could you link me for getting that firmware? I got in contact with Verizon and they said...
I am showing the information as follows: users must have software version of NRD90M.G950USQU2BQK5 or NRD90M.G955USQU2BQK5 before they disconnect their service with the prior carriers (AT&T, T-MO, etc). It also goes on to say that Samsung is working on a workaround so that devices do not have an activation issue but there is no specific date or information that has been resolved.
Would the firmware update fix that?
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Check the carrier switching thread for answers. If you don't find answers by searchingfirst, then I would suggest posting your question there.
As far as links for the firmware, check sammobile.com or updato.com.
The current active Verizon sim you have. Place it in the Verizon S7 and give the S7 imei to Verizon to get service. Them once your S7 is fully operable remove sim and put it inside the unlocked note 8.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
I have a unlocked AT&T working on Verizon. What I did was a carrier switching and the phone is 100% Verizon , then I call Verizon and they add the imei to Verizon and the phone is fully working..
android-incredible said:
I have a unlocked AT&T working on Verizon. What I did was a carrier switching and the phone is 100% Verizon , then I call Verizon and they add the imei to Verizon and the phone is fully working..
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Carrier switching firmware, such as in this post?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884
asmus101 said:
Carrier switching firmware, such as in this post?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884
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Yes.
asmus101 said:
I went through AT&T and got the unlock code, put in the Verizon sim and entered the code. After that I went to switch over the phone on Verizon, but they said that my device was not compatible with the Verizon network.
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This is partly true...At&t is GSM based network and Verizon is CDMA. Not shure on which frequency at&t phones can woark on Verizon network, is it only 4G or?!
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
asmus101 said:
Carrier switching firmware, such as in this post?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884
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How long did it take them to add the IMEI? They told me 72 hours and today would be 72. I guess they are taking their sweet time....

SM-N960F/DS VoLTE Enable

Hey guys. I got screwed buying a note 9 off of ebay because the seller in the USA did not say it was an international model SM-N960F/DS. I use t-mobile and don't have VoLTE, or VoWifi. Can someone walk me through the process on how to enable this through whatever means necessary. I'm not an idiot with technology and phones but also I have never flashed a new rom or anything. Thanks in advance for your help
Bippoptl said:
Hey guys. I got screwed buying a note 9 off of ebay because the seller in the USA did not say it was an international model SM-N960F/DS. I use t-mobile and don't have VoLTE, or VoWifi. Can someone walk me through the process on how to enable this through whatever means necessary. I'm not an idiot with technology and phones but also I have never flashed a new rom or anything. Thanks in advance for your help
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There's a thread a few inches down in this section about this.
Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk
Bippoptl said:
Hey guys. I got screwed buying a note 9 off of ebay because the seller in the USA did not say it was an international model SM-N960F/DS. I use t-mobile and don't have VoLTE, or VoWifi. Can someone walk me through the process on how to enable this through whatever means necessary. I'm not an idiot with technology and phones but also I have never flashed a new rom or anything. Thanks in advance for your help
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Am afraid you can't get VoLTE enabled on the T-Mobile USA network with the international SM-G960F model
You needed the UN-branded US-model SM-N960U or SM-N960U1, or the BRANDED T-Mobile model SM-N960T
Hey it aint no screw i would love a f model in US
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Bippoptl said:
Hey guys. I got screwed buying a note 9 off of ebay because the seller in the USA did not say it was an international model SM-N960F/DS. I use t-mobile and don't have VoLTE, or VoWifi. Can someone walk me through the process on how to enable this through whatever means necessary. I'm not an idiot with technology and phones but also I have never flashed a new rom or anything. Thanks in advance for your help
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Someone else posted this in the forum:
http://tekhd.com/detonator/#tmodetonator
I cannot vouch for it's effectiveness,but,the dev/user is known here @ XDA.
I'd definitely message 'em before use.
If you use this,please post your results here,lots of people here would be interested & thankful for any info/user results. :good:
With the International model you probably wont be able to get wifi calling or VoLTE working on Tmobile
KOLIOSIS said:
Someone else posted this in the forum:
http://tekhd.com/detonator/#tmodetonator
I cannot vouch for it's effectiveness,but,the dev/user is known here @ XDA.
I'd definitely message 'em before use.
If you use this,please post your results here,lots of people here would be interested & thankful for any info/user results. :good:
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Guy is legit. He's done wonders on previous models. If he says it works, I would say it does.
HAYDENB said:
With the International model you probably wont be able to get wifi calling or VoLTE working on Tmobile
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non sense
It works..tried it
bober10113 said:
non sense
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You will be able to get VoLTE option in the International version. Just insert VoLTE capable sim from your provider and restart the phone. I have tried it with an Indian sim and works perfect. Once you remove the card, VoLTE option disappears.
Ibrah
Does not work in on Thailand phones. Tried my volte sim in a n960f/ds and volte option does not appear
Tinker901 said:
Does not work in on Thailand phones. Tried my volte sim in a n960f/ds and volte option does not appear
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non sense
Tinker901 said:
Does not work in on Thailand phones. Tried my volte sim in a n960f/ds and volte option does not appear
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I have TMO with VoLTE/WifiCalling working on the F/DS model ordered through ebay with an original CSC of MYM (Thailand/Unknown). You have to have root, make a backup with TWRP, and use the detonator from the thread posted above TekHD's thread. Go to their telegram channel there is more support there and an updated version from bigTINY on TekHD's channel. Do some more reading on it but it is possible to get all your carrier features enabled on the international phone.
Bippoptl said:
Hey guys. I got screwed buying a note 9 off of ebay because the seller in the USA did not say it was an international model SM-N960F/DS. I use t-mobile and don't have VoLTE, or VoWifi. Can someone walk me through the process on how to enable this through whatever means necessary. I'm not an idiot with technology and phones but also I have never flashed a new rom or anything. Thanks in advance for your help
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Your not alone. My samsung Galaxy Note 9 has the same problem. Yet it in my network information 4glte app it says my phone has volte enabled yet it doesn't work or seem to work for anyone?
After updated to N960FXXS3CSG1, the VOLTE and VOWIFI not work
I am considering picking up a SM-N960F/DS Samsung Galaxy Note 9, installing LineageOS 17.1 with MicroG and use with T-Mobile in the US. I have read that certain T-Mobile Services don't work out of the box, however, I have also read of a TMO Detonator configuration that can be installed which restores those missing features. Is anyone able to share their experience with this Note 9 version on T-Mobile? Did you use TMO Detonator? If so, did TMO Detonator fix all the T-Mobile compatibility issues? If not, which features are still missing? Does Carrier Aggregation work? If not, what LTE Data speeds are possible? Are you happy with the SM-N960F/DS Note 9 experience on T-Mobile? Is there still a site which holds the TMO Detonator File/Package along with Instructions? Any other thoughts or advice? Thanks for your time.

Wifi calling with an unbranded Note 8

I bought an unbranded Note 8 directly from Samsung. I find that this version does not have native Wifi calling. I am aware of some services that provide free Wifi calls as long as both are using the same service (Skype, whatsapp, and so on). My current provider is AT&T, FWIW.
Has anyone found any app or workaround that provides me with Wifi calling? Is there any way to get this for general phone work?
You will need to flash the ATT firmware with ODIN. Just be aware that it will also add ATT bloatware apps.
what is the model of your phone
2nd line app
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
My phone is SM-N950U1
yup odin unless you have an exynos model then you could use the tekhd detotnator which converts it to att or tmobile
mmarquis said:
My phone is SM-N950U1
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If you're on ATT, you'll need to use ODIN to flash the carrier firmware. This will bring back WiFi calling and VoLTE. But it will also bring with it all the carrier bloatware apps.
joshpaynee said:
yup odin unless you have an exynos model then you could use the tekhd detotnator which converts it to att or tmobile
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He just said he has the N950U1 which is the Snapdragon model, so detanator doesn't apply here.

Unlocked Note 9 issue

I just got a Note 9 on Amazon, I realize a small risk associated with that. The phone was sold as a factory unlocked device. I received it today and I checked it in the settings and the device is confirmed as a SM-N960U1 which is what it should be. However, when I go to register the phone on Samsung's website, I enter the IMEI and it registered as a SM-N960UZKASPR which is an unlocked sprint variant. I am using this phone on AT&T at the moment, but will be transferring to T-Mobile very soon. Am I going to have issues with this as far as bands and networks are concerned, or anything else? I know I am screwed when it comes to wifi calling and volte.
playerone_ said:
I just got a Note 9 on Amazon, I realize a small risk associated with that. The phone was sold as a factory unlocked device. I received it today and I checked it in the settings and the device is confirmed as a SM-N960U1 which is what it should be. However, when I go to register the phone on Samsung's website, I enter the IMEI and it registered as a SM-N960UZKASPR which is an unlocked sprint variant. I am using this phone on AT&T at the moment, but will be transferring to T-Mobile very soon. Am I going to have issues with this as far as bands and networks are concerned, or anything else? I know I am screwed when it comes to wifi calling and volte.
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What I assume happened is that the phone was a sprint model but was unlocked. The previous owner installed the U1 firmware which is the unlocked and unbranded firmware.
All US models are built with the same hardware, radios etc. Compatible with all networks.
You will be able to use it on Tmobile no problem.
You are not screwed if you want tmobile features
If you want tmobile related features wifi calling and the like, you will need to flash the tmobile firmware.

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