I uploaded most of the stock SM-N960U firmware below to my google drive since Sammobile is slow going. It includes ATT, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and US Cellular. Also, the unlocked SM-N960U1 XAA firmware.
SM-N960U ATT
SM-N960U VZW
SM-N960U TMO
SM-N960U SPR
SM-N960U USC
SM-N960U1 XAA
Odin is giving an SHA256 error when trying to flash that XAA firmware on a VZW N960U. Used the patched 3.13 version. Was able to flash to U1 XAA from VZW U1 but when going to TMB U1 it goes back to VZW...
besweeet said:
Odin is giving an SHA256 error when trying to flash that XAA firmware on a VZW N960U. Used the patched 3.13 version. Was able to flash to U1 XAA from VZW U1 but when going to TMB U1 it goes back to VZW...
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Do you have a VZW SIM in it?
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Do you have a VZW SIM in it?
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At the time, yes. I eventually tried it with a T-Mobile SIM and it finally stuck.
besweeet said:
At the time, yes. I eventually tried it with a T-Mobile SIM and it finally stuck.
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Yes that's why. Starting with Oreo on the Note 8 (and some late Nougat builds on the S8/+) Samsung software will automatically switch carrier versions to match your SIM card. Manually flashing carrier firmware when changing SIMs is no longer necessary.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Yes that's why. Starting with Oreo on the Note 8 (and some late Nougat builds on the S8/+) Samsung software will automatically switch carrier versions to match your SIM card. Manually flashing carrier firmware when changing SIMs is no longer necessary.
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I did multiple factory resets with the T-Mobile SIM in and it always stayed on Verizon firmware.
besweeet said:
I did multiple factory resets with the T-Mobile SIM in and it always stayed on Verizon firmware.
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Weird. It should not have.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Weird. It should not have.
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Are you referring to carrier rebranding that the note 8 "U" models used to do? If so , I don't believe the note 9 "U" models are so far capable of this.
With rebranding/brandswitching I'm referring to when I switched my Note 8 sim card from a T-Mobile to Sprint SIM then the device would change the device into a completely Sprint branded Note 8 , Inc bootup logo etc.
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Limeybastard said:
Are you referring to carrier rebranding that the note 8 "U" models used to do? If so , I don't believe the note 9 "U" models are so far capable of this.
With rebranding/brandswitching I'm referring to when I switched my Note 8 sim card from a T-Mobile to Sprint SIM then the device would change the device into a completely Sprint branded Note 8 , Inc bootup logo etc.
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Hey, Limey! Yeah that's what I'm referring to. That's weird the Note 9 can't do that. I always thought it was cool to pop my ATT SIM in my Note 8 and watch it completely change to an ATT device, then back again.
I'm looking for a Note 9 now to possibly upgrade. Can we not do carrier switching at all now? I know a Verizon or ATT Note 9 would work on TMo, but I don't want to see the VZW or ATT splash screens. I guess I could just flash the U1 firmware.
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Hey, Limey! Yeah that's what I'm referring to. That's weird the Note 9 can't do that. I always thought it was cool to pop my ATT SIM in my Note 8 and watch it completely change to an ATT device, then back again.
I'm looking for a Note 9 now to possibly upgrade. Can we not do carrier switching at all now? I know a Verizon or ATT Note 9 would work on TMo, but I don't want to see the VZW or ATT splash screens. I guess I could just flash the U1 firmware.
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Flashing the U1 firmware works. I did this with my Verizon Note 9 and it changed everything to the U1 including the model number. I'm pretty sure you can flash any carriers firmware as well.
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Hey, Limey! Yeah that's what I'm referring to. That's weird the Note 9 can't do that. I always thought it was cool to pop my ATT SIM in my Note 8 and watch it completely change to an ATT device, then back again.
I'm looking for a Note 9 now to possibly upgrade. Can we not do carrier switching at all now? I know a Verizon or ATT Note 9 would work on TMo, but I don't want to see the VZW or ATT splash screens. I guess I could just flash the U1 firmware.
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Hey buddy, good to see you on here. Hopefully see more of you soon when you get the Note 9.
I also found it weird that the unlocked carrier branded Note 9's didn't have this feature, going by the S9 I don't think they do that either. I think it was just the note 8 and s8, but I could be wrong that had that capability.
What region/type note 9 are you looking at buying ? Cheers.
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Misterxtc said:
Flashing the U1 firmware works. I did this with my Verizon Note 9 and it changed everything to the U1 including the model number. I'm pretty sure you can flash any carriers firmware as well.
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Yes correct , flashing works. But on the Note 8 carrier branded SIM unlocked versions one could switch SIM cards from different USA carriers and the device would automatically reconfigure rebrand itself to the inserted SIM card carrier firmware. Was a wonderful thing
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Limeybastard said:
Hey buddy, good to see you on here. Hopefully see more of you soon when you get the Note 9.
I also found it weird that the unlocked carrier branded Note 9's didn't have this feature, going by the S9 I don't think they do that either. I think it was just the note 8 and s8, but I could be wrong that had that capability.
What region/type note 9 are you looking at buying ? Cheers.
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Yes correct , flashing works. But on the Note 8 carrier branded SIM unlocked versions one could switch SIM cards from different USA carriers and the device would automatically reconfigure rebrand itself to the inserted SIM card carrier firmware. Was a wonderful thing
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Yes , that made carrier switching much easier than having to flash the firmware and possibly resetting.
Limeybastard said:
Hey buddy, good to see you on here. Hopefully see more of you soon when you get the Note 9.
I also found it weird that the unlocked carrier branded Note 9's didn't have this feature, going by the S9 I don't think they do that either. I think it was just the note 8 and s8, but I could be wrong that had that capability.
What region/type note 9 are you looking at buying ? Cheers.
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Yes correct , flashing works. But on the Note 8 carrier branded SIM unlocked versions one could switch SIM cards from different USA carriers and the device would automatically reconfigure rebrand itself to the inserted SIM card carrier firmware. Was a wonderful thing
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I actually just bought a nearly new, mint Verizon Note 9 off eBay. Guy listed it for $690, and I had $63 in eBay bucks, so it was a no brainer. Well, as long as it's actually mint, paid off, and clean IMEI as described. I'll find out when it gets here.
I flash the U1 firmware, stick my T-Mo SIM in it, then flash the T-Mo firmware and see what happens. God, I miss the automatic carrier switching.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
I actually just bought a nearly new, mint Verizon Note 9 off eBay. Guy listed it for $690, and I had $63 in eBay bucks, so it was a no brainer. Well, as long as it's actually mint, paid off, and clean IMEI as described. I'll find out when it gets here.
I flash the U1 firmware, stick my T-Mo SIM in it, then flash the T-Mo firmware and see what happens. God, I miss the automatic carrier switching.
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Nice one, sounds like a great bargain.
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Sorry for the novice question. I've been out of the world of rooting since I had my Note 5 so I'm kinda starting completely over.
I have an unlocked Note9 with the Snapdragon processor and I'm trying to get wifi calling to work on AT&T. From what I gather, AT&T has blocked that on unlocked phones.
Can anyone tell me if I root the phone and load the SM-N960U ATT firmware from above, will I then be able to use wifi calling? It should basically be a completely rebranded AT&T phone at that point, correct?
Another question related to that... Even though I would have the AT&T Firmware on it, I assume I would NOT get OTA updates from AT&T because the phone is rooted, correct?
Thanks for your time and putting up with this "noob's" questions.
i have the same question
cdaniel76 said:
Sorry for the novice question. I've been out of the world of rooting since I had my Note 5 so I'm kinda starting completely over.
I have an unlocked Note9 with the Snapdragon processor and I'm trying to get wifi calling to work on AT&T. From what I gather, AT&T has blocked that on unlocked phones.
Can anyone tell me if I root the phone and load the SM-N960U ATT firmware from above, will I then be able to use wifi calling? It should basically be a completely rebranded AT&T phone at that point, correct?
Another question related to that... Even though I would have the AT&T Firmware on it, I assume I would NOT get OTA updates from AT&T because the phone is rooted, correct?
Thanks for your time and putting up with this "noob's" questions.
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cubano2031 said:
i have the same question
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The US version of the phone has no root.
To change and successfully run from one carrier to the other.
1. Flash U1 ROM with sim card of desired carrier
2. Boot up
3.Flash U ROM of the carrier with userdata in the patched odin
That should make it carrier branded
Can I flash the unlocked version from sd card
Cowboychamp1 said:
Can I flash the unlocked version from sd card
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no you need a computer
I ran into an issue, i got an ATT SM-N9650U which i purchased so its unlocked, but i want to get rid of all this carrier brand and leave my phone completely carrierless, using U1 firmware when i try to flash i get an error, im trying to flash on a new phone with an original cable, ran into admin mode and also tried on both my pc and my laptop without any success, when i hit start on Odin this appears:
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
With other S series devices there was a U and U1 model and only the U model supported AT&T WiFi calling.
Do we know yet if the same will be true of the S20 FE?
(As explained in other threads, with other S series devices it was the same hardware just different firmware and you can flash the phone to switch from one to the other)
I have the unlocked model from Best Buy and I'm on At&t. I don't see any option for wifi calling.
The Wi-Fi Calling app is installed on the phone, you can see the app in the list of system apps. I tried accessing it using Nova Activities & making a widget shortcut on the home screen but when I click on the icon it says permission denied. So it's there but Samsung / AT&T aren't letting us use it. I found this document, (I can't post the link since i'm a new user) google "service capabilities unlocked device att", which shows that previous unlocked Samsung Variants did not have Wi-fi calling on AT&T. Maybe there is a way to bypass the permission denied or access it? It's a deal breaker for me and I'll be returning the phone if it doesn't support Wi-Fi calling. I just signed up for a year of AT&T prepaid.
I was able to convert my Unlocked Model Firmware to the AT&T Firmware and now Wi-Fi Calling is enabled. It came with some other AT&T apps (Bloatware) but I don't mind since Wi-Fi Calling is a major plus for me. It's essentially an AT&T Branded Phone now except it has all the bands that the Unlocked version has.
Would you please care to elaborate how you did it? I’ve tried the typical Odin process with no success
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Would you please care to elaborate how you did it? I’ve tried the typical Odin process with no success
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Sure, First make sure you have the Samsung USB Drivers installed. You can find it on the support page of the S20 FE. I Downloaded Frija 1.4.2 in order to get the latest Firmware. Model "SM-G781U", CSC "TMB" for the U.S Version. As I understand the Carrier versions are all the same and will load up the correct one based on the sim card you have in your device. I downloaded Odin 3.14.4. Unzipped and placed the correct files into Odin, I did the non Home CSC file and left USERDATA blank because Samsung switches the version based on your sim card. Put your phone in Download mode. I got an error the first time but switched to a different USB and it flashed it to the AT&T version.
Thank you!
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I've done this process numerous times (with success) but with this S20 FE from TMO the XAA firmware does not prompt me to reboot on SIM change (carrier change). I've found that this process works flawlessly to change the CSC:
Go to "Settings" then "About phone". Write down your IMEI Number. Open dialer and enter *#272*IMEInumber# (In the thread replace IMEInumber with your actual IMEI Number). Press dial, you should see a screen with the list of available CSC codes for your device. Select the CSC that you want and tap the Install option.
In my case, this won't wipe the data on the phone, your experience may vary.
Another note: if you're using the "U" firmware, a CSC change will prompt the installation of carrier bloatware upon reboot. If the "U1" version of the firmware is used, the carrier changes but without the added bloatware.
Donatelloj said:
I was able to convert my Unlocked Model Firmware to the AT&T Firmware and now Wi-Fi Calling is enabled. It came with some other AT&T apps (Bloatware) but I don't mind since Wi-Fi Calling is a major plus for me. It's essentially an AT&T Branded Phone now except it has all the bands that the Unlocked version has.
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where did you download the roms from is it the same model as the regular s20 unlocked ones or ?
Can someone confirm the *#272*IMEInumber# does, indeed, work on the unlocked S20 FE sold in US? What CSCs are available? Can you really switch between them without losing data? Do any of the available CSCs have eSIM enabled? What about native call recording? Which ones?
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where did you download the roms from is it the same model as the regular s20 unlocked ones or ?
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No, use Frija 1.4.2. It has the lastest Firmware for the S20 FE.
I'm using an AT&T MVNO and I am able to get wifi calling. I popped my sim in during the setup process and it rebooted a few times. No bloatware or anything. I think as long as it's the first sim in the phone, it should do the trick.
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No, use Frija 1.4.2. It has the lastest Firmware for the S20 FE.
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You know what I needed to type to get unlocked U.S XAA? Been searching and no luck.
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I have the SM-G781U1. Tried the *#272*IMEInumber# trick but after I change the CSC to XAA, the phone reboots twice and goes back to previous CSC (ATT) with no Wi-Fi calling. Also, cannot find any firmware for this model on Frija. What is the difference with the SM-G781U?
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I have the SM-G781U1. Tried the *#272*IMEInumber# trick but after I change the CSC to XAA, the phone reboots twice and goes back to previous CSC (ATT) with no Wi-Fi calling. Also, cannot find any firmware for this model on Frija. What is the difference with the SM-G781U?
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What you trying to flash At&t firmware?
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x1tymez said:
What you trying to flash At&t firmware?
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Yes, I need wifi calling.
raptor1983 said:
Yes, I need wifi calling.
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Last I checked there's none at&t firmware. You should wait for now. Terrible, At&t still don't play nice with unlocked phone.
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Last I checked there's none at&t firmware. You should wait for now. Terrible, At&t still don't play nice with unlocked phone.
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I'll wait. Thank you.
Donatelloj said:
I was able to convert my Unlocked Model Firmware to the AT&T Firmware and now Wi-Fi Calling is enabled. It came with some other AT&T apps (Bloatware) but I don't mind since Wi-Fi Calling is a major plus for me. It's essentially an AT&T Branded Phone now except it has all the bands that the Unlocked version has.
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So you were able to convert firmware on G781U1 to AT&T G781U for Wifi Calling? In regards to bands, if you switched firmware from AT&T to unlocked, shouldn't it also enable all the unlocked model bands?
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So you were able to convert firmware on G781U1 to AT&T G781U for Wifi Calling? In regards to bands, if you switched firmware from AT&T to unlocked, shouldn't it also enable all the unlocked model bands?
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I confirm what posted by Donatelloj. Starting from SM-G781U1, I installed firmware for SM-G781U (CSC TMB) with no USERDATA and Wi-Fi calling is working now! I had an issue with the fingerprint sensor not working but after 2 reboots everything looks fine. Now having troubles syncing Gallery with OneDrive but I believe this is a different story.
I've just installed unbranded Android 11 (G781U1UES1CUA2) on US unlocked SM-G781U1 and ATT Wi-Fi calling is working. No need for branded firmware anymore.
I bought an unclocked S20 FE and flashed with ATT FW hoping I'd get the ATT (bloatware) allowing me to tether and get Visual Voice Mail. I do not see any of the ATT Bloat ware when I flashed SM-G781U1_ATT_G781U1UEU5DUH1 from Samfw.com. Mine is SG-781U1 (unlocked).
Any pointers would be very much appreciated. Able to get ATT SIM (5g) to work with Wifi calling and Volte but no Hotspot. When I toggle this it reverts back saying my plan does not allow it. I verified that my plan allows it and works on iPhone.
Thanks
Thats because you flashed U1 unlocked firmware that is not carrier branded. You need to flash U firmware and it will provision to your At&t sim.
butchieboy said:
Thats because you flashed U1 unlocked firmware that is not carrier branded. You need to flash U firmware and it will provision to your At&t sim.
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Can you suggest which one in the U Firmware I should use. I tried TMB and USC and no dice. I am not able to get rid of the CSC - shows as ATT/ATT/XAA - unable to get Hotspot working. I dont get any bloat ware the ATT stuff. I dont mind it but trying to flash the "U" version did not help. Appreciate any pointers
If your device is the unlocked version it will show XAA. It doesn't matter which U firmware you flash, they are all the same. The firmware will provision to whatever sim you have in device