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Hello, does anybody know how to do a carrier switch with snapdragon like Samsung galaxy S8?
There is a how to in the S8 sub forum. Wonder if it is done the same way. Anybody tried?
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Looks like it i got the verizon variant and ive downloaded the xaa rom which i believe is the candian one and it worked but didnt have any of the features like volte and wifi calling so i just now flashed att firmware and it worked flawlessy so yes it works!! no root no complications
feryao said:
Hello, does anybody know how to do a carrier switch with snapdragon like Samsung galaxy S8?
There is a how to in the S8 sub forum. Wonder if it is done the same way. Anybody tried?
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We will need eng kernel before that happens. I'm sure it will be doable in the future, not now though.
Edit.....looks like note 8 could be different than the s8...
suzook said:
We will need eng kernel before that happens. I'm sure it will be doable in the future, not now though.
Edit.....looks like note 8 could be different than the s8...
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its not i just put att firmware from verizon to xaa to att no issues
https://imgur.com/a/DrO7A
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We will need eng kernel before that happens. I'm sure it will be doable in the future, not now though.
Edit.....looks like note 8 could be different than the s8...
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Flash to all and all to flash...no prob
So if I flash AT&T firmware on Tmobile Note 8, it should work fine on AT&T since there's no Tmobile Unlock App in it? Right?
Just bought a Tmobile Note 8 and am trying to make it run on AT&T
umair239 said:
So if I flash AT&T firmware on Tmobile Note 8, it should work fine on AT&T since there's no Tmobile Unlock App in it? Right?
Just bought a Tmobile Note 8 and am trying to make it run on AT&T
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Yes...if you look into the s8+ forum for carrier switch there is a guide that should also work for note 8...the main focus is to change the csc...however, you may just be able to flash the ATT firmware and it work when you put in the ATT SIM. It may be better to flash the unlocked firmware first...and then to att...but to get the device to be csc ATT, instead of ATT, ATT, TMB, You may have to follow the S8+ guide...
So try the easiest first, flash ATT...If activation does not work, flash Unlocked then ATT, if that is no good...follow the S8+ guide with Canadian firmware to change csc code of device to ATT...you might pm the op of the S8+ guide about what Canadian firmware to flash to change the csc...I am going to make a guide for us when I have a chance to test it myself...if just flashing to AT&T works...awesome, good luck
Oh yeah...the device must be unlocked first to change carriers...you can get it unlocked by T mobile or by paying for it
Hello there, here are links to firmware files for the Galaxy S9. This is a homepage for firmware of all models, and will be updated as more and more firmware become available.
Here are the download links:
SM-G960F (single SIM) -- Link
SM-G960F/DS (Dual-SIM) -- Link
Important note: As @murtaza02 mention in the S9+ thread, the OXM multi-CSC firmware is a good choice, so we are using that firmware for the SM-G950F model (Asia, Europe, Australia, etc.)
Check out his thread here for download instructions and to know more about OXM firmware, and why you should use this only if you have SM-G960F.
US models (all are SM-G960U, but firmware are carrier-wise)
Boost Mobile - http://downloadmirror.co/Wot/BST-G960USQU1ARB7-20180308093410.zip
Virgin Mobile - http://downloadmirror.co/Wow/VMU-G960USQU1ARB7-20180308093812.zip
Sprint - http://downloadmirror.co/Wov/SPR-G960USQU1ARB7-20180308095012.zip
Sprint - http://downloadmirror.co/Wor/XAS-G960USQU1ARB7-20180313140451.zip
T-Mobile - http://downloadmirror.co/Wou/TMB-G960USQU1ARBG-20180313072156.zip
T-Mobile - http://downloadmirror.co/Wos/TMB-G960USQU1ARB7-20180313072207.zip
Verizon Wireless - http://downloadmirror.co/Woq/VZW-G960USQU1ARBG-20180310110319.zip
Virgin Mobile - http://downloadmirror.co/Wow/VMU-G960USQU1ARB7-20180308093812.zip
Unlocked US models (SM-G960U1)
Anritsu - http://downloadmirror.co/1Mqq/AIO-G960U1UEU1ARBG-20180313074830.zip
Anritsu, ATT - http://downloadmirror.co/1Mqu/TFN-G960U1UEU1ARBG-20180313074930.zip
AT&T - http://downloadmirror.co/1Mqt/ATT-G960U1UEU1ARBG-20180313074840.zip
Boost Mobile - http://downloadmirror.co/1MqI/BST-G960U1UEU1ARBG-20180313074850.zip
Sprint - http://downloadmirror.co/1Mqz/SPR-G960U1UEU1ARBG-20180313074920.zip
Sprint - http://downloadmirror.co/1Mqv/XAS-G960U1UEU1ARBG-20180313075050.zip
T-Mobile - http://downloadmirror.co/1Mqy/TMB-G960U1UEU1ARBG-20180313074940.zip
US Cellular - http://downloadmirror.co/1Mqx/USC-G960U1UEU1ARBG-20180313075000.zip
Verizon Wireless - http://downloadmirror.co/1MqH/LRA-G960U1UEU1ARBG-20180313074910.zip
Verizon Wireless - http://downloadmirror.co/1MqJ/VZW-G960U1UEU1ARBG-20180313075020.zip
VMU Sprint - http://downloadmirror.co/1MqE/VMU-G960U1UEU1ARBG-20180313075010.zip
XAR - http://downloadmirror.co/1Mqw/XAR-G960U1UEU1ARBG-20180313075040.zip
More firmware files to be added as they become available.
can i flash this g960f firmware to g960u ? please help me
There is ARC6 should be for F/DS
Thanks a lot!!!
Is there a link for the T-Mobile U1 version that doesn't stay at 58% forever? I know that's how some ppl make money but it doesn't work if the files stay at 58%.
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I'm confused
I'm coming from Europe where the only model of the the phone we use is "F" eg.sm-g955f, sm-g 965f..
I'm now in the us and I got a galaxy s9 sm-g965U1 ulocked online from the samsung store..
I then found out there is a sm-g965U... which is also unlock and unbranded for the USA... some one please tell me what difference is there between these two models... And If there is no difference why does it exist?
I'm also kinda confused with those versions of FW.
I've got US Galaxy S9 T-Mobile branded (960U), which I successfully "unlocked" right after purchase. I still had T-Mobile splash screen as well as their bloatware, but I could use my phone with any other US SIM. I didn't liked all that bloatware, so I just flashed 960U1 firmware, although I was not sure about all those "CSC" things (coming from HTC devices). Still can't find proper table with explanation of those CSC. Probably I've flashed XAR variant... At this moment my FW version (from FOTA check screen) says G960U1UEU1ARBG/G960U1OYM1ARGB/G960U1UEU1ARGB. Is it proper US unlocked version of FW or I've messed up something? I'm still using T-Mobile but I just want to get as stockish look as possible, without all carrier bloatware. Currently, WiFi calling works for me, but not video calling that was present on initial T-Mobile FW on my phone.
What is XAR in FW downloads? Why there are two T-Mobile 960U FW versions? Why there is also T-Mobile 960U1 FW?
Hey guys I note that OP states that if you have the S9 (G960F) then you should only use the OXM firmware, now I currently have that firmware on my phone but in the UK, EE does not allow 4g calling on that firmware.
Just curious if I'm missing something or is the OXM firmware the best apart from using EE and their 4g calling?
Thanks in advance
Dee
XXS1ARD1 is available for the G960F on the DBT (Germany) CSC.
OTA only. Will be available on SamFirm soon.
Good afternoon, first of all sorry for the bad English, I have a s9 sm-g960 sprint blocked, could I flash it with the unlocked sprint rom?
Doesn't Italy have the latest firmware? Supposedly fixing silences on calls.
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I am trying to get a T-Mobile to Unlocked firmware without splash screens. There are U1 firmware with carriers listed. I am not sure which one to use, it is a little confusing.
I know I used XAA on my S8, is XAR the non-carrier version on s9?
Hi, I've bought an 960U in the USA, and looking to flash the Brazilian ROM, but the variant used here is the 9600. Can I Flash It?
Hello,
I am very new to all this. This is my first Android phone (Galaxy S9 SM-G960F) purchased from an ebay seller to use with a T-Mobile account. It is unlocked but it is missing the wifi calling feature and volte. I was hoping to flash it to the T-Mobile UI ROM in post 1 using Odin 3.13.1 but it keeps failing. I have been reading a lot of threads so my question is am I doing everything correctly or will that particular ROM not work on the G960F model? Thanks for any help
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Hello,
I am very new to all this. This is my first Android phone (Galaxy S9 SM-G960F) purchased from an ebay seller to use with a T-Mobile account. It is unlocked but it is missing the wifi calling feature and volte. I was hoping to flash it to the T-Mobile UI ROM in post 1 using Odin 3.13.1 but it keeps failing. I have been reading a lot of threads so my question is am I doing everything correctly or will that particular ROM not work on the G960F model? Thanks for any help
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You have a international model F with a exynos processor and you tried flash a US model U with a snapdragon processor.
Off course it will fail!!!
Sorry but I can't help how to get Wi-Fi call working.
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I hace an unlocked s9 960u1 but in feb sec path. I want to flash 960u firmware.
If I do this it will keep unbranded? Even if I put a telco firmware?
Thank you
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fzambon said:
Hi, I've bought an 960U in the USA, and looking to flash the Brazilian ROM, but the variant used here is the 9600. Can I Flash It?
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have you have success flashing brazilian software?
salvadorge1984 said:
have you have success flashing brazilian software?
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Hello!
I didn't try, Everybody who replied me said It wouldn't work so I still using the original 960U1 rom.
I thinking to flash the 960u Rom as many said It works.
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have you have success flashing brazilian software?
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Hello!
I didn't try, Everybody who replied me said It wouldn't work so I still using the original 960U1 rom.
I thinking to flash the 960u Rom as many said It works.
fzambon said:
Hello!
I didn't try, Everybody who replied me said It wouldn't work so I still using the original 960U1 rom.
I thinking to flash the 960u Rom as many said It works.
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Hello!
I didn't try, Everybody who replied me said It wouldn't work so I still using the original 960U1 rom.
I thinking to flash the 960u Rom as many said It works.
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Hi, what would be the difference between 960U1 and 960? Anything remarkable? I´m still looking for info to flash 9600 into my 960u1. thanks!
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Hi, what would be the difference between 960U1 and 960? Anything remarkable? I´m still looking for info to flash 9600 into my 960u1. thanks!
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Did you bought in the US the 960u1 version?
So it's the same I did.
Some said that it would not flash.
If you try please contact if works or not because I'm willing to do it.
Can I flash the T-Mobile firmware on my unlocked note 9 snapdragon? I believe I can. The reason I'm saying this is because I had a note 8 on T-Mobile working well on Sprint before. It was originally a t mobile device that I had unlocked. when putting in the Sprint sim card the device auto configured itself. Will the same thing happen if I flash the T-Mobile rom and use my sprint sim?
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Possibly. The note 8 and 9 are similar in that it is really only 1 US model and just the firmware changes. Basically with a US snapdragon you can flash any official firmware from a carrier and it should work fine, the only difference being something unique to the note 8 tmo rom that did something special when you put it on sprint. Also , because this way of flashing really isn't rooting or anything, you would have nothing to lose and could always flash back.
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Would like to know if anyone with the U1 device flashed to a carrier specific firmware and got their other features back like RCS and video calling functionality?
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Hello guys
I m new here and i want to ask you a question about the note 8 pie update,i live in algeria and i have a sprint note 8 n950u crriere unlocked,for some reason i didn t get OTA update to pie android my first question is why i didn t get pie because of the location mean i m not in usa my second quetion if i update my phone by odin will i loose the signal sense i v bought this phone with android 8 unlocked.
Thank you for your help in advance :fingers-crossed:
Try using smart switch app on PC and phone when connected it should search for latest update out for your model, ie , if its available and your provider does not send out
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chriss_russell said:
Try using smart switch app on PC and phone when connected it should search for latest update out for your model, ie , if its available and your provider does not send out
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Thank chriss i ll try this out nd come back to you with the result
By the way my phone will not be locked again right?
Nah
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You should be able to still receive the OTA update for your device regardless of your location. I am currently using the Korean variant N950N in Hong Kong and I am able to get the OTA OS updates for my device.
iceepyon said:
You should be able to still receive the OTA update for your device regardless of your location. I am currently using the Korean variant N950N in Hong Kong and I am able to get the OTA OS updates for my device.
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The difference is he's using a carrier branded device with a non-US SIM card in it.
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The difference is he's using a carrier branded device with a non-US SIM card in it.
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That shouldn't matter. As my N950N is a LG U+ branded unit and I have a HK SIM card in it. I can still get OTA updates without any issues.
So i should wait ?
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That shouldn't matter. As my N950N is a LG U+ branded unit and I have a HK SIM card in it. I can still get OTA updates without any issues.
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Unfortunately it DOES matter on the US variants. If he doesn't have a US SIM in it, then he won't get the OTAs.
Pie is trash in note 8 be happy your on oreo
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Unfortunately it DOES matter on the US variants. If he doesn't have a US SIM in it, then he won't get the OTAs.
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So if i update using odin will i lose signal?
If you update you will lose many great things that's the note 8 had .imo the note 8 is not built to run on one ui.i bet you regret it if you update.i had to roll back from the update to oreo and it was a nightmare using Odin as I'm not technical and am terrible with computers.just really happy my note 8 is back to normal oreo performs amazing on note 8 and looks good .one hi looks trash with the new layout
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Unfortunately it DOES matter on the US variants. If he doesn't have a US SIM in it, then he won't get the OTAs.
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Not my experience.... I am using a N950U1 with a Dutch SIM for 9 months now and I have received all OTAs without any issues...
OnnoJ said:
Not my experience.... I am using a N950U1 with a Dutch SIM for 9 months now and I have received all OTAs without any issues...
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Apples and oranges. The N950U1 is the factory unlocked u branded version and updates are controlled by Samsung. The OP has a Sprint branded N950U, and OTAs would be pushed by Sprint.
Try downloading Samsung Kies onto your computer. Connect your device to your PC and use that to update the OS on your device.
The OP could just flash the N950U1 firmware to his device then he would likely get the OTA updates. But he won't on the N950U. They are the same exact device hardware-wise, just different firmware.
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Unfortunately it DOES matter on the US variants. If he doesn't have a US SIM in it, then he won't get the OTAs.
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I have the U1 Snapdragon (US version unlocked) and I am in Mexico using a Mexican SIM and I am getting all the updates just as everybody does.
juliospinoza said:
I have the U1 Snapdragon (US version unlocked) and I am in Mexico using a Mexican SIM and I am getting all the updates just as everybody does.
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That's why I said the OP could just flash the U1 firmware and get updates. As long as he's on the carrier branded firmware he won't get them.
Thank you for the confirmation that U1 works out of the US with a foreign SIM!
So I find this interesting, I have a N950U1 with 8.0 on it and I have been getting security updates. But I haven't received the 9.0 update. I am in the US on the Sprint network. Now I did buy the phone as a referb through an Amazon re seller, is there something else that I would need to check to see why I am not seeing the 9.0 update?
This is my first go around with an unlocked phone so this is a some new territory for me.
-Robert
RobAGD said:
So I find this interesting, I have a N950U1 with 8.0 on it and I have been getting security updates. But I haven't received the 9.0 update. I am in the US on the Sprint network. Now I did buy the phone as a referb through an Amazon re seller, is there something else that I would need to check to see why I am not seeing the 9.0 update?
This is my first go around with an unlocked phone so this is a some new territory for me.
-Robert
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What is the security patch you have? I have the same model and before the pie update I was on March patch and funny thing, I recieved the update first week of April and still have the March update but with android Pie.
I read on another forum that does have the technical talent that XDA has, that if I have an unlocked S10 with a U firmware and start on T-Mobile as an example and then restart the phone with an AT&T sim card that the phone will reconfigure itself for AT&T including the built in apps.
Is this true?
Thanks in advance.
baritoneguy said:
I read on another forum that does have the technical talent that XDA has, that if I have an unlocked S10 with a U firmware and start on T-Mobile as an example and then restart the phone with an AT&T sim card that the phone will reconfigure itself for AT&T including the built in apps.
Is this true?
Thanks in advance.
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Yes, Samsung uses multi-csc firmware on most devices for a few years now. If your going to use att for service though i would recommend flashing there specific firmware they release which is more optimized. There are a few threads with links to the files. And if you switch away from att later switch back to any other U/U1 carriers firmware.
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jwarrior319 said:
Yes, Samsung uses multi-csc firmware on most devices for a few years now. If your going to use att for service though i would recommend flashing there specific firmware they release which is more optimized. There are a few threads with links to the files. And if you switch away from att later switch back to any other U/U1 carriers firmware.
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NOT TRUE WITH THE S10 from a US CARRIER!!!
Each Firmware is Carrier specific if the phone is locked to that carrier!
Once the phone is unlocked, you CAN flash the USC Firmware, which is the Unlocked MultiCSC and AUTO SWITCHING for most USA carriers....
The only G973U phones that do this out of the box are the UNLCOKED phones from Samsung. They have a CSC of USC.
ALSO, good luck finding "AT&T Specific Firmware", as it is nearly impossible to find, the USC firmware hass all of the carriers bloat built in as well. and it switches it out automatically when you swap sims....
AND, if you do install the ATT specific firmware, you will just have to flash it again if you want to switch to another carrier and actually have their features and apps! SO, Just use USC firmware!
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NOT TRUE WITH THE S10 from a US CARRIER!!!
Each Firmware is Carrier specific if the phone is locked to that carrier!
Once the phone is unlocked, you CAN flash the USC Firmware, which is the Unlocked MultiCSC and AUTO SWITCHING for most USA carriers....
The only G973U phones that do this out of the box are the UNLCOKED phones from Samsung. They have a CSC of USC.
ALSO, good luck finding "AT&T Specific Firmware", as it is nearly impossible to find, the USC firmware hass all of the carriers bloat built in as well. and it switches it out automatically when you swap sims....
AND, if you do install the ATT specific firmware, you will just have to flash it again if you want to switch to another carrier and actually have their features and apps! SO, Just use USC firmware!
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I was saying to use att firmware because its been agreed upon without it you wont have that good of signal. Blame ATT for being a**holes like that. Just because you CAN use other firmware dosent mean its the only or best way.
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