i have a unlocked note 8 that i recently updated to pie and i am trying to change the CSC to t-mobile. i do have the options of wifi-calling and volte but they dont seem to work. my current CSC is XEF/XEF/BTU. will flashing just the CSC file from t-mobile note 8 firmware make it work or end up in a brick?
tanpan27 said:
i have a unlocked note 8 that i recently updated to pie and i am trying to change the CSC to t-mobile. i do have the options of wifi-calling and volte but they dont seem to work. my current CSC is XEF/XEF/BTU. will flashing just the CSC file from t-mobile note 8 firmware make it work or end up in a brick?
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No you'll brick your phone! To different soc's and file systems.
You'll have to root your phone and flash a csc detonator zip file with the moded csc files for usa market to work on an international SM-N950F phone.
But if you'll do root your phone you'll lose Samsung pay and secure folder for GOOD! Also it will wipe your storage so BACKUP first if you go that route.
I am already rooted and running lightrom
tanpan27 said:
I am already rooted and running lightrom
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...n8-s8x-s9x-oreo-usa-t-mobile-efs-csc-t3773104
Try this thread out.
I have seen that thread but unfortunately it is for oreo and i am on pie. It seems he is working on it for TMobile so ill keep checking. Thanks.
have you tried the simcard trick?
I changed csc on my note 8 but was using BL of 5 but now there's seems to be no combo file for BL6 so no go.
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I recently joined Koodo ( Telus group) and want to flash the csc files for Koodo.
Can someone please direct me how I can extract CSC files from stock firmware and then flash into the phone ?
( Canadian phones are N950W but I have the international version N950F. Hence cannot directly flash the firmware )
Techvir said:
I recently joined Koodo ( Telus group) and want to flash the csc files for Koodo.
Can someone please direct me how I can extract CSC files from stock firmware and then flash into the phone ?
( Canadian phones are N950W but I have the international version N950F. Hence cannot directly flash the firmware )
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Are you rooted? Only way is to root your phone then flash the csc zip from Tkkg1994 thru twrp.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...lashable-csc-selection-v1-0-0-t3711226/page14
Unrooted don't think you can without bricking your phone.
BluePhnx said:
Are you rooted? Only way is to root your phone then flash the csc zip from Tkkg1994 thru twrp.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...lashable-csc-selection-v1-0-0-t3711226/page14
Unrooted don't think you can without bricking your phone.
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I am rooted.. @Tkkg1994 build is a bit older...
Unfortunately he has stopped developing any more.
Koodo recently released wifi calling and volte... But needs the September csc
Techvir said:
I am rooted.. @Tkkg1994 build is a bit older...
Unfortunately he has stopped developing any more.
Koodo recently released wifi calling and volte... But needs the September csc
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...n8-s8x-s9x-oreo-usa-t-mobile-efs-csc-t3773104
Check this one out. I know it says for tmobile but there was a post about Canadian csc. (Or I've misunderstood it, anyway). Might be worth a read thru.
I have been reading all sorts of threads for the past week on how to do this correctly. I think I got it down, just need some confirmation.
I got an international Note 8 SM-N950F 128GB.
I updated to the latest SW via the OTA - Baseband: N950FXXS4CRG6, Build Number: R16NW.N950FXXS4CRG6.
During Setup, I did not put in my SIM at all, I Logged in to the samsung and google accounts.
Waited 7 days and now have the OEM unlock option available.
I want to use the device on USA T-mobile, and root the device and install Xposed and Viper.
Can this be confirmed as the correct work flow?
I will be following Dr. Ketan's Guide to Root and Backup EFS. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-how-to-root-note8-efs-backup-t3677038
1) Flash TWRP via Odin
2) Flash the OEM Unlock Fix, which should also install Magisk.
at this point, I shall boot into the Stock ROM and ensure the OEM Unlock is available, and Backup the EFS partition using the app from Dr. Ketan's post.
Question is: at this point, after backing up the EFS, I can flash a custom ROM, correct?
3) Backup EFS
4) Install Custom ROM.
- I am thinking https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/rom-lightrom-t3768385
5) Flash the Tekhd Tmobile CSC Detonator https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ent/n8-s8x-s9x-oreo-t-mobile-efs-csc-t3772374.
A lot of Roms state they support Multiple CSC's. So, would this CSC Detonator be needed?
5) At what point in time Can I update Magisk or TWRP to the latest ones?
I just want to end some confusion I have. If you all on T-mobile can tell me the steps you took to get this working, I'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks for all your help.
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5) Flash the Tekhd Tmobile CSC Detonator https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ent/n8-s8x-s9x-oreo-t-mobile-efs-csc-t3772374.
A lot of Roms state they support Multiple CSC's. So, would this CSC Detonator be needed?
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hello,
any update from your effort to get volte ?
i think if you are on oreo, just need to flash the current detonator version for note 8 and see if it works. you can only use 1 CSC file (either multi or not) per phone.
mailistman said:
hello,
any update from your effort to get volte ?
i think if you are on oreo, just need to flash the current detonator version for note 8 and see if it works. you can only use 1 CSC file (either multi or not) per phone.
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does this work to get wifi calling and volte?
I would like to do the same thing. thanks in advance.
So after a bit of research it looks like it is not possible to flash stock att firmware to the n-960n. Does this sound right. I'm leaving Korea and will be going back to att when I get home.
Noteuser22 said:
So after a bit of research it looks like it is not possible to flash stock att firmware to the n-960n. Does this sound right. I'm leaving Korea and will be going back to att when I get home.
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Not officially, no. However I don't think samsung pay will work in the US on a Korean Note9 anyway, so if you unlock the bootloader and root you can flash a CSC changer to get all of the ATNT features (including voLTE/voWIFI). You will void your warranty and lose knox/Samsung Pay.
Noteuser22 said:
So after a bit of research it looks like it is not possible to flash stocksevice. att firmware to the n-960n. Does this sound right. I'm leaving Korea and will be going back to att when I get home.
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you can't flash snapdragon firmware on a exynos device. but regardless, just pop the sim and be happy. no need to change CSC for voice and data.
but if you do root as the suggested then you can get the additional csc features by flashing a csc pack.
bober10113 said:
you can't flash snapdragon firmware on a exynos device. but regardless, just pop the sim and be happy. no need to change CSC for voice and data.
but if you do root as the suggested then you can get the additional csc features by flashing a csc pack.
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Exactly which CSC pack can I use and where do I get it?
I am in the exact same situation: Korean SM-G960N, rooted, on AT&T's network with Android 9.
Do I extract the CSC from the latest SM-G960U1 file and flash that with Odin? Can I use an Android 10 CSC on an Android 9 phone?
sleepeeg3 said:
Exactly which CSC pack can I use and where do I get it?
I am in the exact same situation: Korean SM-G960N, rooted, on AT&T's network with Android 9.
Do I extract the CSC from the latest SM-G960U1 file and flash that with Odin? Can I use an Android 10 CSC on an Android 9 phone?
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Are you looking for AT&T specifically? Cause from what I know they don't release them. I used N960U since the 1 is the unlocked version software. Sorry I can't be much help beyond what I know of AT&T files. Best of luck.
macgyver40 said:
Are you looking for AT&T specifically? Cause from what I know they don't release them. I used N960U since the 1 is the unlocked version software. Sorry I can't be much help beyond what I know of AT&T files. Best of luck.
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Thanks for the respopnse. Well the link from SamMobile has the CSC in it. I tried to flash the HOME_CSC file via Odin and the Odin PrinceComsy version (I don't think this works on Android 8) and it would not flash.
sleepeeg3 said:
Thanks for the respopnse. Well the link from SamMobile has the CSC in it. I tried to flash the HOME_CSC file via Odin and the Odin PrinceComsy version (I don't think this works on Android 8) and it would not flash.
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The last 2 times I updated I used the Comcast files to update my note9 i got from AT&T i am currently on the newest release this way and everything seems to work at least the limited options I use from AT&T.
is there is any problem from changing my software using odin 3b patched from n960u to n960f?
and if not possible can i activate at&t firmware and get it's booting logo and volte and video calling without having at&t simcard because i'm in egypt??
abulnass said:
is there is any problem from changing my software using odin 3b patched from n960u to n960f?
and if not possible can i activate at&t firmware and get it's booting logo and volte and video calling without having at&t simcard because i'm in egypt??
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For sure you can't downgrade bootloader. I don't think you could change international unlocked version to US locked version. I'm not not sure though. Have you asked in the patched odin thread?
Rosli59564 said:
For sure you can't downgrade bootloader. I don't think you could change international unlocked version to US locked version. I'm not not sure though. Have you asked in the patched odin thread?
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i want the opposite.
want to change us version n960u to international version n960f..
abulnass said:
i want the opposite.
want to change us version n960u to international version n960f..
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572/page5
You can't change G965U to G965F. I guess it should be the same for note 9
1. You cant. YOU MIGHT SUCCEED TO FLASH IT with the patched Odin, but that will most certainly brick your phone. These are two different phones, PERIOD.
2. What you can do is FLASH SM-N960U1 firmware with XAA CSC to your phone, and have all the AT&T stuff away. This too needs the Patched Odin.
I'm using an unlocked U1 on T-mobile US and just used the google dialer to switch CSC to XAR (Which I don't think you HAVE to do). Just use frija and download SM-F916W region XAC and use Odin patched. Up and running with no issues.
**updated i actually used model SM-F916W region XAC in Frija.
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I'm using an unlocked U1 on T-mobile US and just used the google dialer to switch CSC to XAR (Which is in common with the Canadian shared CSC). Just use frija and download SM-F916W region XAR and use Odin patched. Up and running with no issues.
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did you have to wipe your phone? Same on T-Mobile and getting antsy waiting
Is there any drawbacks whatsoever for changing your CSC?
Or let me rephrase, do you still have 5G, Wifi Calling, samsung pay, etc.?
curiousmileo said:
did you have to wipe your phone? Same on T-Mobile and getting antsy waiting
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I chose to wipe not sure if you must.
abdielol said:
Is there any drawbacks whatsoever for changing your CSC?
Or let me rephrase, do you still have 5G, Wifi Calling, samsung pay, etc.?
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No drawback at all. Yes I still have all of the above.
jcrutchvt10 said:
I'm using an unlocked U1 on T-mobile US and just used the google dialer to switch CSC to XAR (Which is in common with the Canadian shared CSC). Just use frija and download SM-F916W region XAR and use Odin patched. Up and running with no issues.
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Which CSC did you use when searching in Frija? XAR returns no results for the SM-F916W.
XAC?
After looking on Frija I'm seeing XAR is for SM-F916U1 and it's US based Android 10. Not sure how you got Android 11. If you meant XAC there's no option to change the CSC to that.
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I'm using an unlocked U1 on T-mobile US and just used the google dialer to switch CSC to XAR (Which is in common with the Canadian shared CSC). Just use frija and download SM-F916W region XAR and use Odin patched. Up and running with no issues.
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And then did you switch your CSC back to TMB?
abdielol said:
After looking on Frija I'm seeing XAR is for SM-F916U1 and it's US based Android 10. Not sure how you got Android 11. If you meant XAC there's no option to change the CSC to that.
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Which CSC did you use when searching in Frija? XAR returns no results for the SM-F916W.
XAC?
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My apologies i was running on very little sleep. I did indeed use XAC in Frija. So I suppose you could try leaving it on TMB and flashing since i flashed the XAC version for SM-F916W over XAR on my U1. I do have a bunch of extra dev options though that i'm not sure would be exactly the same. I will confirm later but so far, I haven't found a dialer code on XAR that works to change CSC on version CTLL with XAC. But your sim will automatically flip your network CSC to TMB regardless. I'll update my previous posts thanks for the catch.
anuraj1 said:
And then did you switch your CSC back to TMB?
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Like i mentioned in my post above, so far, I haven't found a dialer code that opens up the CSC menu on the new version. I'm going to try again shortly but your sim will automatically set your network to TMB. I can say that VOLTE and WFC works much more efficiently for me on the new version. You just have to wait for setup to complete and the WFC option will appear as usual.
ODIN allowed you to flash SM-F916W firmware on a SM-F916U1 model? Typically cross flashing between models fails when using ODIN and even if it let you, you'd probably be soft-bricked.
This does work. I have tried it. My fold 2 was bought from Samsung unlocked. It now shows the device as SM-F916W. I am with AT&T and 5g doesn't show up but everything else seems to run just fine.
I was also able to go back to u1 firmware with CSC XAA .
tlbland0426 said:
ODIN allowed you to flash SM-F916W firmware on a SM-F916U1 model? Typically cross flashing between models fails when using ODIN and even if it let you, you'd probably be soft-bricked.
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Yeah the patched ODIN 3.1.4 did work in this case. I did some checking of the partitioning among various regions/versions and the canadian version didn't really require any changes so i thought i'd take a chance. I do have 5G so that tells me you need to apply sales/network CSC of something that isn't carrier locked prior to updating and everything should work ok. That's speculation and my personal experience.
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aj2019 said:
Hey! So, I have SM-F916U. I flashed SM-F916U1 firmware to get rid of the AT&T Bloatware. Everything is working fine but my Samsung Pay shows USA Offers but I live in India.
Going by the same logic as you mentioned, Can I flash CSC of SM-F916B (India Version) to get Samsung Pay Indian Offers?
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I'd be hesitant to do anything with a non-unlocked variant.
tlbland0426 said:
ODIN allowed you to flash SM-F916W firmware on a SM-F916U1 model? Typically cross flashing between models fails when using ODIN and even if it let you, you'd probably be soft-bricked.
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This isn't surprising at all. Since the Galaxy S8 and Note 8, the U models and the W models have all been cross compatible with firmware. They are actually the same exact device, and the W only indicates it's running Canadian firmware. Just like the U1 indicates it's non-carrier branded and U indicates it's a carrier model. No issues cross flashing at all.
aj2019 said:
Hey! So, I have SM-F916U. I flashed SM-F916U1 firmware to get rid of the AT&T Bloatware. Everything is working fine but my Samsung Pay shows USA Offers but I live in India.
Going by the same logic as you mentioned, Can I flash CSC of SM-F916B (India Version) to get Samsung Pay Indian Offers?
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916B and 916U are not the same devices. There are hardware differences, so you can't crossflash firmware.
jcrutchvt10 said:
I'd be hesitant to do anything with a non-unlocked variant.
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Flashing firmware doesn't do anything to affect the locked or unlocked status. Many, many people here have flashed U1 firmware on locked U devices over the last few years.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
916B and 916U are not the same devices. There are hardware differences, so you can't crossflash firmware.
Flashing firmware doesn't do anything to affect the locked or unlocked status. Many, many people here have flashed U1 firmware on locked U devices over the last few years.
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Got it! Thankyou so much! So, is there any possible way to get Samsung Pay India app on my US version of Galaxy Fold 2?
aj2019 said:
Got it! Thankyou so much! So, is there any possible way to get Samsung Pay India app on my US version of Galaxy Fold 2?
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I honestly have no idea. I'd check some of the other Samsung forums, like the Note 20 or Note 10 forums.you may find an answer there as they are more popular devices.
I actually went and flashed my u1 to this version .. everything else works as it should but so far my only drawback is that my samsung sofi account has been deleted after it updated to samsung pay Canada...
Edit: although it samsung pay Canada all I had to the was verify my samsung password and accept samsung pass terms and I was good to go everything is there and works as it should.