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Need help downgrading to KitKat 4.4.2 from Lollipop

I've been trying to downgrade to KitKat from Lollipop for the last 4 hours and haven't been able to find the right files to accomplish this. Could someone point me to all the odin files I need to downgrade??
Thanks, Mike

This is the only file you'll need. http://bit.ly/1q98wGU. Place it in the PDA/AP slot. I'd recommend doing a factory restore afterward. This is provided that you have the AT&T variant of the note 3.

Thanks for the file! I just tried to use odin 3.09 to flash it and it completed successfully and after a reboot with the android robot and a progress bar and another reboot it showed the AT&T ball and just stays on a white screen with the AT&T ball and doesn't do anything else..... I then tried an odin with NAND erase ALL and same thing.
Any Ideas?
Thanks, Mike

Try going into the stock recovery, do a factory restore, then reboot. It'll take several minutes to complete the boot (it'll stay on the white AT&T ball boot screen). Just let it sit. Afterwards it should bring you to the factory set up process.

Thanks that solved my problem, just needed to wipe the userdata and it worked perfect, thanks!!! Now if I can only prevent AT&T from updating the phone again!

NEMike said:
Thanks that solved my problem, just needed to wipe the userdata and it worked perfect, thanks!!! Now if I can only prevent AT&T from updating the phone again!
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Root it with Towelroot, install Titanium Backup and freeze AT&T Software Update.

Could you point me to a safe download location for towelroot? Also what info I found about using towelroot on Note 3 won't work on 4.4.2 ??
Thanks again for all your help really awesome!

NEMike said:
Could you point me to a safe download location for towelroot? Also what info I found about using towelroot on Note 3 won't work on 4.4.2 ??
Thanks again for all your help really awesome!
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Just go to http://towelroot.com and click on the lambda symbol. It does work on note 3 4.4.2, that's exactly what I am running.

hey andygev......if I were to follow these instructions,would I need to unzip this file? I traded my s5 for a att note 3. ive always had the note brand and didn't like the size of the s5. anywho,im stock. no root LL.....and absolutely hate it. I received the phone with 5.0 installed. sooooo,,,,unzip?

harley1rocker said:
hey andygev......if I were to follow these instructions,would I need to unzip this file? I traded my s5 for a att note 3. ive always had the note brand and didn't like the size of the s5. anywho,im stock. no root LL.....and absolutely hate it. I received the phone with 5.0 installed. sooooo,,,,unzip?
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Don't unzip the file. If it doesn't end with the .md5 extension when u download it, just change it to md5 and load it into the AP slot.

Thanks again! Took a little bit to get it working (turning off security etc and purchasing the titanium backup pro so I could freeze) but it's working great!!! Thanks again for everything!

andygev35 said:
This is the only file you'll need. http://bit.ly/1q98wGU. Place it in the PDA/AP slot. I'd recommend doing a factory restore afterward. This is provided that you have the AT&T variant of the note 3.
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Thanks a million! Everything ive found is out-of-date. Much appreciated!

//G925A\\ Nougat 7.0 Stock ATT odin files G925AUCU6EQCF

Full ODIN stock ATT files.
Download one file, unzip to 4 files and unzip this 4 files to md5 format. Put in ODIN and flash.
I'm not responsible to what happens to your phone if you flash this files. Flash in this files it is your and only your responsibility.
AP_G925AUCU6EQCF_CL10950877_QB12998210_REV02_user_low_ship_meta.tar.rar
BL_G925AUCU6EQCF_CL10950877_QB12998210_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.rar
CP_G925AUCU6EQCF_CP6075908_CL10950877_QB12998210_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.rar
CSC_ATT_G925AATT6EQCF_CL10950877_QB12998210_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.rar
DOWNLOAD HERE - Status : Live

Link is up

that will solve lot of issues and answer lot of questions, thank you.
I wish I had this 3h ago.

vendo said:
that will solve lot of issues and answer lot of questions, thank you.
I wish I had this 3h ago.
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It just pop up on servers some 30 min ago

Help.........!!!
Can jump from version G925AUCS5DPK5 to this version ? when flash is stuck in odin, is there any way to do it, stays in file analysis for a long time but does not load, any idea how to fix it?:crying:
Here's everything I've tried
1) Change USB port
2) Administrator mode
4) Rebooted phone
5) rebooted computer
...... any other idea ?

Does this require a phone to be on a specific version before flashing? Just want to be sure everything is good to go before moving forward.
**Edit** found answer by searching. (sorry to jump post heheh

ivan.evg said:
Can jump from version G925AUCS5DPK5 to this version ? when flash is stuck in odin, is there any way to do it, stays in file analysis for a long time but does not load, any idea how to fix it?:crying:
Here's everything I've tried
1) Change USB port
2) Administrator mode
4) Rebooted phone
5) rebooted computer
...... any other idea ?
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Did you unzip all 4 files all the way to md5 ?

norbarb did it again!
norbarb said:
Full ODIN stock ATT files.
Download one file, unzip to 4 files and unzip this 4 files to md5 format. Put in ODIN and flash.
I'm not responsible to what happens to your phone if you flash this files. Flash in this files it is your and only your responsibility.
AP_G925AUCU6EQCF_CL10950877_QB12998210_REV02_user_low_ship_meta.tar.rar
BL_G925AUCU6EQCF_CL10950877_QB12998210_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.rar
CP_G925AUCU6EQCF_CP6075908_CL10950877_QB12998210_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.rar
CSC_ATT_G925AATT6EQCF_CL10950877_QB12998210_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.rar
DOWNLOAD HERE - Status : Live
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Thanks for another great post, norbarb!, your contributions are highly appreciated!

New update QE1
New update "925AUCS6EQE1" with May security patch is on the way...

ivan.evg said:
Can jump from version G925AUCS5DPK5 to this version ? when flash is stuck in odin, is there any way to do it, stays in file analysis for a long time but does not load, any idea how to fix it?:crying:
Here's everything I've tried
1) Change USB port
2) Administrator mode
4) Rebooted phone
5) rebooted computer
...... any other idea ?
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Now it´s working, I unzip all 4 files to md5, and then load the ROM successfully, but it stuck on black screen for about 30 min and never started, I had to go down to the previous version now with imei corrupt and now my cell phone no longer has signal, I do not know what went wrong or where I was wrong?

I flash this files in my g925aucu4dph5 phone, I will upgrade to nougat? What about ADB files? Do you have a video tutorial to this process?

just received my g925a 128GB version, currently has the build number LMY47X.G925AUCU3BOJ7, can i use Odin 3.10.6 and just flash this on it after zipping all 4 files down to md5? (bl, ap, cp, csc)??/
I'mgoing to assume it will not b rootabe after this? If so, to what firmware can i. should i update to so that I may root as flash some other ROM? What I really want to accomplish is just rid myself of all the AT&T bloat, as I do not use AT&T.......and would like to be a more newer version of android then 5.1.1
excuse of it seems nubish, but been using OnePlus One for 3 years now, and stumbled upon getting this phone on a great deal on getting this phone for $240.....so new to the samsung scene, but not to the rooting/bootloading unlocking flashing scene....
Also saw that another poster lost his storage flashing odin....something not cool on a 128gb device and another lost his imei....not cool either

Thanks for the update! Worked beautifully. Now waiting for may update.

Once you load these are we supposed to get updates from ATT? I ask b/c when I hit update it never finds anything and I don't have the most current OS I have the previous to current using these methods to update

has anybody done this without losing original storage or imei??? have a 128GB att edge and would not want this error to occur on mine...still in 5.1.1 build OJ7....

localization of 7.0 AT&T
Hi guys. Sorry for possible offtopic, but I have a guestion for people who upgraded to Android 7 on this device:
Is there any changes in localizations list? Can this phone switch to russian language?
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ropotun said:
Hi guys. Sorry for possible offtopic, but I have a guestion for people who upgraded to Android 7 on this device:
Is there any changes in localizations list? Can this phone switch to russian language?
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Yes you can
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Once you use these methods must I always? Rather then getting the it's update - my phone doesn't get current version and says I'm up to date .I'm on QCF.

36dbldz said:
Once you use these methods must I always? Rather then getting the it's update - my phone doesn't get current version and says I'm up to date .I'm on QCF.
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Are you on AT&T network and using at&t sim card, are you in USA?
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norbarb said:
Are you on AT&T network and using at&t sim card, are you in USA?
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Do we need to be on a certain version before flashing this w/odin?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using XDA-Developers Legacy app

(G935A) - Restore full stock ODIN files G935AUCU4BQF3

Odin files for people who want it. This are 100% AT&T stock files with June 1 2017 security patch. Unzip all the way to .md5 and use ODIN 3.12.5 or 3.12.7 to flash.
Download are here : G935AUCU4BQF3
or here G935AUCU4BQF3
Good luck

Thank you! Do I just flash AP or all 4?
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Nevermind, I installed all 4 after some research. Thx norbarb!

This is to go back to the stock AT&T Nougat? With OTAs and all the bloat?

GroovinChip said:
This is to go back to the stock AT&T Nougat? With OTAs and all the bloat?
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Yes. All is there.
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norbarb said:
Yes. All is there.
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Do you have a mirror? I couldn't download using the link in the OP

GroovinChip said:
Do you have a mirror? I couldn't download using the link in the OP
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No I don't have mirror. Maybe someone else will post mirror. My Google drive is full.
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norbarb said:
No I don't have mirror. Maybe someone else will post mirror. My Google drive is full.
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Would someone be so kind as to please post a mirror? TIA

GroovinChip said:
Would someone be so kind as to please post a mirror? TIA
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I will post mirror later today.

norbarb said:
I will post mirror later today.
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You're the best op, thanks so much!

GroovinChip said:
You're the best op, thanks so much!
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OP is updated. try second link

norbarb said:
OP is updated. try second link
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I'll give it a shot this afternoon. Thank you!
EDIT: @norbarb the mirror worked, thank you very much!

is this the latest firm for AT&T ?

kArLiN_dRaKE_MX said:
is this the latest firm for AT&T ?
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No this is one before.
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i am a noob
last night i tried to root my s7 edge AT&T
now stuck on boot loop
i have downloaded files from here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/sm-g935a-stock-odin-files-g935aucu4bqa6-t3569832
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120713605
Started odin and placed all files according to BL , AP and etc
but it doesnt work
please help

have0 said:
i am a noob
last night i tried to root my s7 edge AT&T
now stuck on boot loop
i have downloaded files from here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/sm-g935a-stock-odin-files-g935aucu4bqa6-t3569832
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120713605
Started odin and placed all files according to BL , AP and etc
but it doesnt work
please help
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What you mean by dosent work? We need more info, did you enable usb debugging and OEM unlock?
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norbarb said:
What you mean by dosent work? We need more info, did you enable usb debugging and OEM unlock?
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yes i enable usb debugging and oem unlock before
but right now my phone is stuck on boot loop
i need to flash a stock firmware
Model nUmber is SM-G935A
http://imgur.com/a/NCaPK

have0 said:
yes i enable usb debugging and oem unlock before
but right now my phone is stuck on boot loop
i need to flash a stock firmware
Model nUmber is SM-G935A
http://imgur.com/a/NCaPK
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I'm sorry i do answer that late. I have so many notifications everyday that i missed some sometimes.. Did you try different ODIN , firmware, try re-download and try again.
Here are more ODIN versions. https://thedroidguru.com/download-latest-odin-odin3-all-versions-full-collection/ Try to reinstall Samsung USB drivers from here : http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/galaxy-s8-plus-at-t#downloads

Hi,
Thank you for posting the firmware. Downloading as I write this post.
I have the S7 Edge SM-G935A for AT&T. Ever since I did the Nougat update, it seems that my phone has slowed down considerably since then. It boots slow. I'm getting a lot of lag and stutter upon booting up my phone and it just doesn't perform the same as it has when I got it a year ago. A family member of mine has the same phone but doesn't have the issues I'm having. I have a SD card in my phone and they don't but there's no difference in performance if I take the SD card out or not. I've done multiple factory resets and setting it back up as new with no data. But the same issue happens. Even in safe mode it seems to have same issues.
Compared my phone to a friend's Note 5 and the Note 5 beat my phone in terms of performance. It starts up faster and just feels more quicker then mine.
Since this is 100% AT&T stock firmware, this won't void the Knox warranty at all since I am not rooting?
Also, my phone right now is on the August 1st security patch. After flashing this, I will then be able to update my phone back to the latest security patch?

blitz121388 said:
Hi,
Thank you for posting the firmware. Downloading as I write this post.
I have the S7 Edge SM-G935A for AT&T. Ever since I did the Nougat update, it seems that my phone has slowed down considerably since then. It boots slow. I'm getting a lot of lag and stutter upon booting up my phone and it just doesn't perform the same as it has when I got it a year ago. A family member of mine has the same phone but doesn't have the issues I'm having. I have a SD card in my phone and they don't but there's no difference in performance if I take the SD card out or not. I've done multiple factory resets and setting it back up as new with no data. But the same issue happens. Even in safe mode it seems to have same issues.
Compared my phone to a friend's Note 5 and the Note 5 beat my phone in terms of performance. It starts up faster and just feels more quicker then mine.
Since this is 100% AT&T stock firmware, this won't void the Knox warranty at all since I am not rooting?
Also, my phone right now is on the August 1st security patch. After flashing this, I will then be able to update my phone back to the latest security patch?
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To both questions, answer is "yes"
Sent from my SM-G955U using XDA Premium HD app

norbarb said:
To both questions, answer is "yes"
Sent from my SM-G955U using XDA Premium HD app
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Thank you for your answer to my questions. I always get worried of doing something wrong when trying to flash the firmware.
Is it required that I use all the files with Odin to flash the firmware? Or can I just use the AP file since I've never rooted before? Also, I've read online about having to enable OEM unlock and USB Debugging when flashing. Do I need those enabled or can Ieave them off since I'm not trying to root?
Thank you!

FW-8.0.0] S7 EDGE SNAPDRAGON - UNIVERSAL OREO G935UUES4CRG3 July 1/2018 sec

I Downloaded The Fw From Sammobile, Yes Its Was Very Slow, Thats Why I Re-upped It Untouched To Androidfilehost, Much Faster To Dl For Others.
Only For Snapdragon Variants, Its The Universal Firmware, Its Free Of Carrier Bloat But Has Some Samsung Useless Apps.
Not For Exynos Variants Like The Sm-g935f, Etc.
MORE ABOUT UNIVERSAL FW READ THIS
The Zip Has The Att Extension But All Universal Snapdragon Fw Are The Same Afaik, It Does Not Install Anything Specific For Att,
Im On Telus/koodo Using The Sm-g935a Without Issues, Shows Lte Signal When On Data Mode.
Idk If Auto Updates Work, Although Update Options Are Available From The System Menu
Instructions:
Dl Zip, Extract Zip, Put Phone In Dl/odin Mode. Run Odin As Admin, And Load Each Cp, Ap, Bl And Csc(Dont Use The Home Csc As I Read Its Fracks Things Up), Just Use "Csc_oym" File In Odin
Fyi. I Used Princes Odin But Failed, Used Untouched Odin And It Flashed Successfully. Was On Nougat 7.0 Sim Unlocked SM-G935A At&t Branded Stock Fw. I Included Both For Your Pleasure.
Afaik It Will Wipe Your Phone, Do A Backup As Needed
make a backup by using adb, search for this method, and a twrp nandroid
always make a backup, and never just one, and save them somewhere safe in multiple locations and clouds, hard drives die all the time
Disclaimer, Im Not Responsible For What You Do To Your Phones
G935UUES4CRG3_G935UOYM4CRG3_ATT.zip - 2.9GB
Odin3_v3.13.1.zip
Odin3+v3.12+(PrinceComsy).zip - not working with this fw

does wifi calling work this way or no bc its the unlocked version primarily?

Hi , can you confirm if this has no issue? im planning to flash my rom into oreo as well. thanks for sharing this.

Misslys9 said:
does wifi calling work this way or no bc its the unlocked version primarily?
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rhayann77 said:
Hi , can you confirm if this has no issue? im planning to flash my rom into oreo as well. thanks for sharing this.
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most answers to questions are linked in the op
MORE ABOUT UNIVERSAL FW READ THIS

vincom said:
answers, if any, are linked in the op
MORE ABOUT UNIVERSAL FW READ THIS
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Hi Vincom, yes i have already read the article. the main reason im flashing the rom is because of the hidden DATA icon in the toggle screen. and also i want my phone to have the OREO update as well. this is my first samsung phone. i have experience in flashing ROMs in my xiaomi redmi 1s phone. so im a bit skeptical if i can do this on my own. this odin process is very new to me. so what is the worst thing that can happen it i brick my phone? can i do a hard reset and will it default to the stock AT&T ROM if ever?

rhayann77 said:
Hi Vincom, yes i have already read the article. the main reason im flashing the rom is because of the hidden DATA icon in the toggle screen. and also i want my phone to have the OREO update as well. this is my first samsung phone. i have experience in flashing ROMs in my xiaomi redmi 1s phone. so im a bit skeptical if i can do this on my own. this odin process is very new to me. so what is the worst thing that can happen it i brick my phone? can i do a hard reset and will it default to the stock AT&T ROM if ever?
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odin is as easy as it gets, its made for samsung phones.
safe is to do nothing if ur happy as is.
NEVER EVER USE THE "PIT" OPTION UNLESS DIRECTIONS SAY SO IN XDA FORUM ONLY
read/watch vids on using odin
make a backup by using adb, search for this method, and a twrp nandroid
always make a backup, and never just one, and save them somewhere safe in multiple locations and clouds, hard drives die all the time

vincom said:
odin is as easy as it gets, its made for samsung phones.
safe is to do nothing if ur happy as is.
read/watch vids on using odin
make a backup by using adb, search for this method, and a twrp nandroid
always make a backup, and never just one, and save them somewhere safe in multiple locations and clouds, hard drives die all the time
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Thanks again, ill watch some youtube videos first and if i feel confident enough then i will go thru with this. will keep you posted.
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rhayann77 said:
Thanks again, ill watch some youtube videos first and if i feel confident enough then i will go thru with this. will keep you posted.
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Vincom, by the way this Oreo update has nothing to do with my CSC right? i just check its G935AATT4BQK2. my device model is SM-935A

rhayann77 said:
Vincom, by the way this Oreo update has nothing to do with my CSC right? i just check its G935AATT4BQK2. my device model is SM-935A
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yes and no, csc controls what bloatware and which settings are setup by default dependant on carrier and country, hence why this is a universal fw and not dependant on original csc files.
if u truly have the att s7edge g935a, which is what i had, then yes.

vincom said:
yes and no, csc controls what bloatware and which settings are setup by default dependant on carrier and country, hence why this is a universal fw and not dependant on original csc files.
if u truly have the att s7edge g935a, which is what i had, then yes.
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Thanks for the clarification. the download path keeps on failing on me for some reason. i already downloaded 1.8G or maybe its my internet speed perhaps?

rhayann77 said:
Thanks for the clarification. the download path keeps on failing on me for some reason. i already downloaded 1.8G or maybe its my internet speed perhaps?
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could be android file host is having issues today
or u can try ur luck with sammobile.com which is where i initially got the file
edit. ya, i just tried, issues on their end

vincom said:
could be android file host is having issues today
or u can try ur luck with sammobile.com which is where i initially got the file
edit. ya, i just tried, issues on their end
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i finally finished downloading the zip file earlier. i will flash it later after i go home from work. and one other thing i need to make sure. with this Oreo rom, the DATA connection icon will be available in the toggle screen right?

@vincom, this Oreo rom has already the DATA icon to be toggled on/off right? this is one of the reason i want to flash the att rom as well.

vincom said:
most answers to questions are linked in the op
MORE ABOUT UNIVERSAL FW READ THIS
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I did read all of it but your description was vague on the att part so I didnt know if you modified it which it sounds like its just the 935u firmware and Im not a newb n00b

@vincom, initially got an error sha256 when i started to flash it. and my phone started to boot loop after i use a different odin, the prince odin. but after some searching. i fount out i just need to use the newer patch version of odin - Odin3 v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD and now im running Oreo on my s7 edge. hopefully this can help others too.

rhayann77 said:
@vincom, initially got an error sha256 when i started to flash it. and my phone started to boot loop after i use a different odin, the prince odin. but after some searching. i fount out i just need to use the newer patch version of odin - Odin3 v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD and now im running Oreo on my s7 edge. hopefully this can help others too.
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did u try the one i have in the op, Odin3_v3.13.1.zip

vincom said:
did u try the one i have in the op, Odin3_v3.13.1.zip
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yup i tried that one the first time. thats when it gave me the error message sha256. then i tried the prince odin that gave me the error mmc something.

The author claims performance and battery improvements but has anyone that switched over really noticed that big of a improvement?
I mean i already disabled all the carrier bloat with adhell isn't that basically the same as installing this rom? Does the universal maybe have a different kernal/different system level tweaks?

Bro , what will happen if my unlocked at&t s7edge installing this ? Is there sim will be locked again or not ? Thanks in advance and sorry for my bad english...

Rifuki18 said:
Bro , what will happen if my unlocked at&t s7edge installing this ? Is there sim will be locked again or not ? Thanks in advance and sorry for my bad english...
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will not change your current sim lock status, no fw exists that would change it

Thanks
Thanks a lot, this firmware works for me with the 3b patched odin on the first try.

Not Receiving OTA UPDATES!!!!

Hi all,
Please help me out!
I have a note 8 with (N950U) - XAA/XAA/SPR - and I have not received a single OTA update!
I used the firmware science method to install a few updates and flashed (using Odin) when Oreo was released.
But now I want to solve this issue and start receiving OTA updates. I do not mind using Odin again to get this sorted - but preferable not lose my data.
Thank you
AM

Are you using it in the US on a US carrier?

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Are you using it in the US on a US carrier?
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No, I am in the UAE on etisalat.

ahmedmaklai said:
No, I am in the UAE on etisalat.
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Then that's probably why you're not getting OTAs.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Then that's probably why you're not getting OTAs.
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Any Solutions??
I have tried looking for update on a US VPN but again, no result.
You think a change of region - SPR to something else will solve this issue?
Thnx

You have a branded device but not linked with any carrier in US. Change your firmware to an unbranded one and from CRL2 you will receive the last oreo stable CSA1 or you can download the firmware directly from an app like Updato from Google Play and wait that a beta stable on pie will be released.

SubwayChamp said:
You have a branded device but not linked with any carrier in US. Change your firmware to an unbranded one and from CRL2 you will receive the last oreo stable CSA1 or you can download the firmware directly from an app like Updato from Google Play and wait that a beta stable on pie will be released.
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How do I change the firmware to unbranded ?

ahmedmaklai said:
How do I change the firmware to unbranded ?
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Ok, this is the first guide as reference:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74087672&postcount=4
Odin Tool normal just in case you need it:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850505662
I used the patched version:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657595813
Last Oreo Odin rom available:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397886161
Staying in this version you have to theoretically receive updates from OTA

SubwayChamp said:
Ok, this is the first guide as reference:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74087672&postcount=4
Odin Tool normal just in case you need it:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850505662
I used the patched version:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657595813
Last Oreo Odin rom available:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397886161
Staying in this version you have to theoretically receive updates from OTA
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Thank you i am going to try this.
Question, the guide says "Note - If you are flashing Unlocked Firmware from Carrier Firmware you must use Prince Comsy Odin otherwise, use regular Odin."
So, in my case i am going from a 950U firmware to 950U1, should i use odin or prince comsy odin? and is there a way to keep my data? or will it be reset for sure?

ahmedmaklai said:
Thank you i am going to try this.
Question, the guide says "Note - If you are flashing Unlocked Firmware from Carrier Firmware you must use Prince Comsy Odin otherwise, use regular Odin."
So, in my case i am going from a 950U firmware to 950U1, should i use odin or prince comsy odin? and is there a way to keep my data? or will it be reset for sure?
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Use the modded Odin mentioned.
You can keep your data but in this case you will go to switch to a different firmware so is better that you do a backup with SmartSwitch and them go to recovery, do a format/factory reset , then in Odin flash the firmware, reboot and restore your data

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Use the modded Odin mentioned.
You can keep your data but in this case you will go to switch to a different firmware so is better that you do a backup with SmartSwitch and them go to recovery, do a format/factory reset , then in Odin flash the firmware, reboot and restore your data
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Great I will do a full reset. But when you say modded Odin is the prince comsey Odin?

try restoring your phone's firmware using Samsung Smart Switch.

ahmedmaklai said:
Great I will do a full reset. But when you say modded Odin is the prince comsey Odin?
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I'm not sure what exactly is Comsy, I read about it but I guess this was an older version, I used the patched version linked in one of my previous posts and works like a charm. I switch from N950U to N950U1 and I had any trouble doing this procedure. About keep your data if you use Home_CSC you will preserve it but you need to delete your old CSC that is where go the preferences of a carrier, so you have to use CSC_oyn file instead

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Use the modded Odin mentioned.
You can keep your data but in this case you will go to switch to a different firmware so is better that you do a backup with SmartSwitch and them go to recovery, do a format/factory reset , then in Odin flash the firmware, reboot and restore your data
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Tried your method, now getting OTA updates, Thank you!!
Now I am getting "Sprint OMADM" verification stuff can you please ink me to a firmware with no carrier ?

ahmedmaklai said:
Tried your method, now getting OTA updates, Thank you!!
Now I am getting "Sprint OMADM" verification stuff can you please ink me to a firmware with no carrier ?
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If you are not using a Sprint sim and your device is not a locked carrier (under contract) this message can't appear.
If you follow all the steps, factory resetting first in recovery, then flashing the CRL2 firmware including CSC_oyn then the bloat from the carrier has to be deleted.
It's probably too that you backed up settings with Smart Switch and then restored it, if this is the case try by factory resetting again and restore your backup but not your settings, also check any app related with sim provider that you backed up avoiding restore it.

Need help please
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You have a branded device but not linked with any carrier in US. Change your firmware to an unbranded one and from CRL2 you will receive the last oreo stable CSA1 or you can download the firmware directly from an app like Updato from Google Play and wait that a beta stable on pie will be released.
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Hi, like Ahmed I also have a SM-N950U XAA/XAA/SPR. My note 8 is not receiving OTA update and it seems like it never will (writing on 01-Apr-2019). Its probably because im using it in Pakistan. Im fairly new to the OTA and manual OS flashing thing. I dont understand any CRL2 or 3 whatever it is.. I would really appreciate if i could get a step by step guide about how to do it since im going to be making a transition from Nougat to Oreo (Or pie of possible). Please please i would really appreciate your help. as i dont want to brick my phone and i dont know what to do.
Thanks a bunch.

360fluX said:
Hi, like Ahmed I also have a SM-N950U XAA/XAA/SPR. My note 8 is not receiving OTA update and it seems like it never will (writing on 01-Apr-2019). Its probably because im using it in Pakistan. Im fairly new to the OTA and manual OS flashing thing. I dont understand any CRL2 or 3 whatever it is.. I would really appreciate if i could get a step by step guide about how to do it since im going to be making a transition from Nougat to Oreo (Or pie of possible). Please please i would really appreciate your help. as i dont want to brick my phone and i dont know what to do.
Thanks a bunch.
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Well, the steps are in all the thread.
Let´s go for the obvious first; I guess actually you are not using a sim card from US so you are out of US now and then no need on any carrier´s bloat.
You need first of all switch to an unbranded firmware, it´s mean from N950U to N950U1.
If you are actually on nougat then flash this firmware that is the latest Oreo since you can upgrade after to Pie https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397886161 Use this modded Odin to flash it https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657595813
Process to flash through Odin and switch correctly to unbranded firmware:
- First of all backup your important data using SmartSwitch (you can do it on a SDCard inside your device)
- Enable USB Debugging in developer options and OEM unlock if present.
- Go to recovery and Factory Reset/Format Data.
- Then use menu "Reboot to bootloader" to go to download mode.
- Load the files on Odin and from the two CSC choose CSC_OYN to delete/reset all the preferences, start flashing and wait PASS message.
- Reboot normally to system.
From here to upgrade to Pie go to this site https://firmware.science and complete the following: Model number: SM-N950U1 (this will be from now your model number), in Current version put the firmware ended with CRL2 (the firmware that you flashed previously) and download the first Beta ended on CSAB; move the zip onto your device and go to recovery and flash it using Update from sdcard (this could be wipe again your data).
If you want to update to the second Beta repeat the previous process; complete as Current version: firmware ended on CSAB and choose and download firmware ended on CSBB (less sized).
And finally to go to the last Beta available do the same, Current version; firmware ended on CSBB and download firmware ended on ZSC2 and flash it again using recovery updater.
It could be more Betas but not available yet on Firmware.science.
From beta firmware it´s unlikely that you receive OTA but when an Official Pie be release theoretically you have to receive them normally or if you want to receive them just now then you have to stay on Oreo CRL2 you´ll receive an Oreo OTA update CSA1 (more or less 40MB) and wait from there that an official Pie will be release.

First of all thanks a lot for getting back to me so quick i really appreciate it. Yes youre right about not using the US sim card. If you could just bare with my rookie questions a bit more.
Do i download the "firmware" and modded odin into my note 08 by following your shared links or do i have to download them into PC. If phone, then shud it be on SD card or internal storage?
Second, """Go to recovery and Factory Reset/Format Data.
- Then use menu "Reboot to bootloader" to go to download mode.
- Load the files on Odin and from the two CSC choose CSC_OYN to delete/reset all the preferences, start flashing and wait PASS message.
- Reboot normally to system."""
I only know how to enable developer mode. Thats when you tap built number. But debugger and OEM idk that. And everything you mentioned in """ how do i do it ? Whats to be done on PC and what on computer i have no clue. Youll have to guide me like a child about this i apologise.
Judging by your pie statements. Thats very techincal to do. So i believe its better off going for Oreo for now and wait for the Pie update automatically.
Thanks in advance

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First of all thanks a lot for getting back to me so quick i really appreciate it. Yes youre right about not using the US sim card. If you could just bare with my rookie questions a bit more.
Do i download the "firmware" and modded odin into my note 08 by following your shared links or do i have to download them into PC. If phone, then shud it be on SD card or internal storage?
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The first firmware linked at Android File Host is Oreo, this firmware you have to flash it using Odin so download it with your pc and put it in any place of your preference onto your pc DON´T move it to your device.
Second, """Go to recovery and Factory Reset/Format Data.
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This is indicated to make a clean flash, to delete/reset some APN preferences and some traces that came preinstalled with this device linked to a carrier.
- Then use menu "Reboot to bootloader" to go to download mode.
- Load the files on Odin and from the two CSC choose CSC_OYN to delete/reset all the preferences, start flashing and wait PASS message.
- Reboot normally to system."""
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Unzip the firmware that you downloaded till get some files in .tar format, within these files you´ll find two CSC files, choose the CSC_OYN file and not the CSC_HOME on the CSC box and all the other files load them on every corresponding box: BL, AP, CP that you´ll find in Odin.
I only know how to enable developer mode. Thats when you tap built number. But debugger and OEM idk that. And everything you mentioned in """ how do i do it ? Whats to be done on PC and what on computer i have no clue. Youll have to guide me like a child about this i apologise.
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No, I refer to OEM unlock option but I forgot that this option is not visible in this variant so forget it, just enable Developer Options and USB Debugging that you will find them then to tap on build number 7 times.
Here´s a tutorial about how to use Odin https://androidmtk.com/flash-samsung-stock-rom-using-odin just replace some step by the indicated here.
Judging by your pie statements. Thats very techincal to do. So i believe its better off going for Oreo for now and wait for the Pie update automatically.
Thanks in advance
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Really is not so hard to do all this but if you´re not so familiar you can flash just the firmware linked and wait for an OTA prompt update.