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Hi Everyone!
I just ordered a Vodafone branded Unlocked Samsung Note 5 (bought it branded as it was $100-$200 cheaper). Anyway I would like to debrand the phone and remove all Vodafone Bloatware. In the good old days of my Samsung S2 it was easy to do that by flashing a stock firmware from international version. Question: Is the process still the same? I haven't had a Samsung phone in quite a while (been trying other alternatives) and I am hearing things about locked bootloaders and Knox counters that wont go away.
Any help would be appreciated.
Best Regards
I have the same question, I see no one has helped you out here. Or did you get a solution for this one?
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I have the same question, did you get a solution on this one?
Yes. The process is the same. Identify your Device and flash Stock firmware using Odin.
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
bhxtyrant said:
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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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.
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!
guilhermenv said:
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.
I couldn't believe it when I got the notification today. I'm thr US unlocked with t mobile sim
I have downloaded as well, unlocked on Verizon
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So jealous
Does my phone need to be unlocked before I can register for beta. I am currently on tmobile with a phone that is 10 days old. It will be another 30 days before i can unlock with tmobile.
mynickname said:
Does my phone need to be unlocked before I can register for beta. I am currently on tmobile with a phone that is 10 days old. It will be another 30 days before i can unlock with tmobile.
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The BETA is only available for N960U1 models. If you have the T-Mobile branded Note 9, then you have a N960U.
A way around that is to use ODIN to flash the N960U1 firmware. Then the beta should be available to you.
I currently have an ATT N960U, running the N960U1 firmware, on T-Mobile and I got the beta notification earlier today and signed up.
Even if you don't get into the beta program. You can still get the beta OTAs from firmware.science. You'll still need to ODIN the U1 firmware, of course.
My Samsung+ is white background and is not offering me the beta. Unlocked device bought straight from Samsung / Verizon SIM.
Edit: Install the beta Samsung+ apk from here https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-11-2-3-0-android-apk-download/download/ and then it will offer it to you
This information is very useful, and also good news for many people Đánh giá Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Cách mạng trải nghiệm không giới hạn
I installed it yesterday, on unlocked Note 9 on T-Mobile.
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Mr. Orange 645 said:
The BETA is only available for N960U1 models. If you have the T-Mobile branded Note 9, then you have a N960U.
A way around that is to use ODIN to flash the N960U1 firmware. Then the beta should be available to you.
I currently have an ATT N960U, running the N960U1 firmware, on T-Mobile and I got the beta notification earlier today and signed up.
Even if you don't get into the beta program. You can still get the beta OTAs from firmware.science. You'll still need to ODIN the U1 firmware, of course.
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I also have the at&t 960u on at&t locked of course. So I just need to odin AT&T_N960USQU1ARJ7 firmware and then just put the update.zip on my sd card and all is well?
im assuming U1 will work fine with at&t etc? i got this info from here
https://www.xda-developers.com/inst...perience-10-snapdragon-samsung-galaxy-note-9/
Hi
Well,
For you few people that got it, does it work, any issues,problems.
How about a little feedback,
Thanks,Ken
MrDSL said:
I also have the at&t 960u on at&t locked of course. So I just need to odin AT&T_N960USQU1ARJ7 firmware and then just put the update.zip on my sd card and all is well?
im assuming U1 will work fine with at&t etc? i got this info from here
https://www.xda-developers.com/inst...perience-10-snapdragon-samsung-galaxy-note-9/
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No. This is NOT for U firmware. And it's not even for ARJ7. You need to use ODIN to flash the ARJ9 build for the U1. N960U1SQU1AEJ9. Then either sign up for the beta through the Samsung+ app, or download the update from firmware.science.
Also it doesn't matter if you're carrier locked or not. And yes U1 will work just fine with ATT, but you'll lose WiFo calling and VoLTE.
kenfb1 said:
Well,
For you few people that got it, does it work, any issues,problems.
How about a little feedback,
Thanks,Ken
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There's a whole thread full of feedback already.
Hi,
There's a whole thread full of feedback already.
Where?????
Thanks,Ken
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Hi,
I'm interested in the US unlocked U1 version, direct from Samsung Beta update.
Not interested in all the other rooted and/or country versions.
I got the beta downloaded but not installing till I hear from users first,
Thanks again,
Ken
Mr. Orange 645 said:
No. This is NOT for U firmware. And it's not even for ARJ7. You need to use ODIN to flash the ARJ9 build for the U1. N960U1SQU1AEJ9. Then either sign up for the beta through the Samsung+ app, or download the update from firmware.science.
Also it doesn't matter if you're carrier locked or not. And yes U1 will work just fine with ATT, but you'll lose WiFo calling and VoLTE.
There's a whole thread full of feedback already.
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Thank you for the clarification. I havent flashed since my 6P and its always easier when its unlocked. Do you have a link to the 960U1 you flashed on your at&t note 9? I have searched ARJ9 but there is quite a few different ones im finding. thanks again for your help
MrDSL said:
Thank you for the clarification. I havent flashed since my 6P and its always easier when its unlocked. Do you have a link to the 960U1 you flashed on your at&t note 9? I have searched ARJ9 but there is quite a few different ones im finding. thanks again for your help
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Check tbr threads here or go to sammobile.com or download SamFirm.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
No. This is NOT for U firmware. And it's not even for ARJ7. You need to use ODIN to flash the ARJ9 build for the U1. N960U1SQU1AEJ9. Then either sign up for the beta through the Samsung+ app, or download the update from firmware.science.
Also it doesn't matter if you're carrier locked or not. And yes U1 will work just fine with ATT, but you'll lose WiFo calling and VoLTE.
There's a whole thread full of feedback already.
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I was able to get AT&T wifi calling and volte, messages sync, etc. working in my AT&T N960U on U1 firmware by simply flashing the ATT ARJ7 CSC. The only issue here is that you will lose software updates on the device, they will all need to be downloaded and flashed manually in recovery as an OTA update zip.
Gandalf said:
I was able to get AT&T wifi calling and volte, messages sync, etc. working in my AT&T N960U on U1 firmware by simply flashing the ATT ARJ7 CSC. The only issue here is that you will lose software updates on the device, they will all need to be downloaded and flashed manually in recovery as an OTA update zip.
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Like you said it breaks updates, and it would probably jack up the beta as well.
If I open Spotify (or Amazon music) and start playing music and then put the phone down, when I pick it up and try turning the screen back on it doesn't work, just restarts. Even if I don't press the power button and just turn it on with the lift to wake feature the same thing happens. The Iris scanner light turns on and off a few times like it's trying to work normally but doesn't actually. I sent in the system logs with the Samsung members app, any ideas how to fix it?*
I'm on the newest pie beta on the Unlocked us version.
Turning off lift to wake doesn't help.
What did they do Location options ?
In Oreo or prior one could use just the device GPS for location accuracy. I think that option is no longer available? It appears to be just either On or Off. Nothing in between.
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It is not there. I'm a T-Mobile user, too. :/
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skrowl said:
My Samsung+ is white background and is not offering me the beta. Unlocked device bought straight from Samsung / Verizon SIM.
Edit: Install the beta Samsung+ apk from here https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-11-2-3-0-android-apk-download/download/ and then it will offer it to you
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Still didn't offer it. I probably need to use Odin to flash the U1 first, right?
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kenfb1 said:
Hi,
There's a whole thread full of feedback already.
Where?????
Thanks,Ken
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Hi,
I'm interested in the US unlocked U1 version, direct from Samsung Beta update.
Not interested in all the other rooted and/or country versions.
I got the beta downloaded but not installing till I hear from users first,
Thanks again,
Ken
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The 160+ page thread called "Note 9 Pie Alpha/Beta."
If you want the U1 firmware beta straight from Samsung, then you need to be on ARJ9 for the U1. Then sign up for the beta through the Samsung+ app.
K-alz said:
It is not there. I'm a T-Mobile user, too. :/
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Still didn't offer it. I probably need to use Odin to flash the U1 first, right?
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Of course you do. You have to be on ARJ9 for the U1 before you can get the beta. It's only for U.
Just got the phone, unlocked it, works fine on T-Mobile, but I was wondering if we can debrand this or rebrand to another carrier like most G9xxU phones out there. I know this is a P and probably isn't simple, but has anyone tried yet?
matistight said:
Just got the phone, unlocked it, works fine on T-Mobile, but I was wondering if we can debrand this or rebrand to another carrier like most G9xxU phones out there. I know this is a P and probably isn't simple, but has anyone tried yet?
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what csc are available on your device/firmware? for example my N976V has VZW and GCF.. i switched to gcf and its basically unbranded.. at least in my case..
problem with the carrier specific models they might have slightly dif capabilities such as network so putting csc on that doesnt go with the device might not work right
elliwigy said:
what csc are available on your device/firmware? for example my N976V has VZW and GCF.. i switched to gcf and its basically unbranded.. at least in my case..
problem with the carrier specific models they might have slightly dif capabilities such as network so putting csc on that doesnt go with the device might not work right
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Hi. how do you switch the N976V VZW CSC to GCF ? thanks
matistight said:
Just got the phone, unlocked it, works fine on T-Mobile, but I was wondering if we can debrand this or rebrand to another carrier like most G9xxU phones out there. I know this is a P and probably isn't simple, but has anyone tried yet?
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How did you unlock it
phonex168 said:
Hi. how do you switch the N976V VZW CSC to GCF ? thanks
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its a procees and files n methods are not public but essentially once u can enable keystrings and hiddenmenu on vzw can use *#272*IMEI# to change it.. with root theres many many ways
heres a pic of the menu on my n976v
How do you unlock the sprint s10 5g to use in another carrier or boost?
How do you unlock the SM-G977p to use on another carrier or boost?
matistight said:
Just got the phone, unlocked it, works fine on T-Mobile, but I was wondering if we can debrand this or rebrand to another carrier like most G9xxU phones out there. I know this is a P and probably isn't simple, but has anyone tried yet?
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IMEIgurus unlocked it for me
elliwigy said:
heres a pic of the menu on my n976v
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Does this reset the phone?
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elliwigy said:
its a procees and files n methods are not public but essentially once u can enable keystrings and hiddenmenu on vzw can use *#272*IMEI# to change it.. with root theres many many ways
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Also is this a combination firmware?
Altair571 said:
Does this reset the phone?
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Also is this a combination firmware?
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it prolly will wipe data unless maybe u just update network code.. and thats stock firmware
Flashed tmobile firmware on sprint s10 5g
I successfully flashed tmobile firmware on a sm-g977p sprint using the patched odin.
jaybirdroid66 said:
I successfully flashed tmobile firmware on a sm-g977p sprint using the patched odin.
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really? i assume this was after you unlocked the BL?
No, I cannot get the unlock oem boot loader button to pop up. Unless it was there before I flashed and it was unbeknownst to me opened.
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But really, yes
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No, I cannot get the unlock oem boot loader button to pop up. Unless it was there before I flashed and it was unbeknownst to me opened.
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But really, yes
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confused lol.. so bl was unlocked yes or no? just curious cuz maybe my n976v is similar lol
Boot was locked
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Boot was locked
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so u took full tmo firmware for a g975u and flashed it to g977p without unlocking the bl or anything?
can u take a pic of ur about phone and software info and post it so i can see what its reading as?
this is very interesting since it would mean that the regular U versions are signed with same keys as the 5g sprint version which is unlockable.
also, did u flash everything? BL AP CP CSC etc?
I flashed the G977tuvs2ash_8_tmb_[www.unlockguy.ca]. I have since paid my sprint bill, refreshed the sprint firmware, and it is good as new, with the OEM unlock button now showing up. You want me to try it again without enabling oem unlock and see what happens?
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Reflashed not refreshed
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I flashed the G977tuvs2ash_8_tmb_[www.unlockguy.ca]. I have since paid my sprint bill, refreshed the sprint firmware, and it is good as new, with the OEM unlock button now showing up. You want me to try it again without enabling oem unlock and see what happens?
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Reflashed not refreshed
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so g977t firm works on g977p.. interesting..i havent found any firmware yet that works on my n976v except vzw firm lol
Well it has only just been released, and verizon is notorious for their security
So can someone summarize what can be bootloader unlocked? Not sure why there is no thread dedicated for this, maybe it wouldn't be asked 1,000 times over and over.
SM-G977P: Sprint 5G, can be bootloader unlocked like Exynos and other Android phones easily and rooted.
SM-G977T: TMobile 5G....????
SM-G977U: Verizon 5G, not unlockable or flashable?
SM-G977N (Exynos): ?
Hello, I have an unrooted and unlocked AT&T SM-N950U that hasn't received updates since September 1st 2018
When I tried in the past to check for updates it always told me the phone already has the latest update but it's been like that for 2 years already and I know there have been new updates...
It is still on android version 8.0.0 with Build number: R16NW.N950USQS5CRI4
I wanted to update to the latest recommended ROM because I am worried about the state of security on the phone. Lately I noticed app started to install themselves from nowhere and I am worried the phone might already be infested with viruses undetected by security softwares.
How should I upgrade the ROM? Any help, hint or recommendation would be very appreciated!
Thank you! :fingers-crossed:
Downloaded the firmware from Frija or Sammobile..download correct version of odin..extract the firmware you downloaded leaving you with files AP..BL..CP..CSC..HOME_CSC
OPEN ODIN..boot device to download mode..plug in to computer. Odin will recognize device. Load BL file in BL spot..AP file in AP slot and so on. If you want complete wipe load csc..if not use Home_csc..click start wait till Odin says pass..DONE!
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butchieboy said:
Downloaded the firmware from Frija or Sammobile..download correct version of odin..extract the firmware you downloaded leaving you with files AP..BL..CP..CSC..HOME_CSC
OPEN ODIN..boot device to download mode..plug in to computer. Odin will recognize device. Load BL file in BL spot..AP file in AP slot and so on. If you want complete wipe load csc..if not use Home_csc..click start wait till Odin says pass..DONE!
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Thank you! I looked at Sammobile in the past but wasn't sure if the ROMs there were safe because it's not the official Samsung website but it does look pretty legit
also I wasn't sure which ROM I should download from there since there are so many options
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/firmware/SM-n950u/
Do I need the reqular USA one? What about the Verizon/T-mobile/Spint/CDMA/Comcast versions? There is no specific specialized version for AT&T?
Thanks again!
You can flash any of them they are all the same. They will provision to whatever sim you have
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butchieboy said:
You can flash any of them they are all the same. They will provision to whatever sim you have
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One last question I forgot to ask! Will updating the firmware this way delete my data, files and contacts on the device? Should I look for a way to back it up?
Thank you so much butchieboy
If you put HOME_CSC in csc spot it will not wipe your data, but just using csc will
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butchieboy said:
If you put HOME_CSC in csc spot it will not wipe your data, but just using csc will
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Ok, so I went ahead and tried to flash it using Odin, but I keep getting an error, after it hangs for a while during connection process.
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Maybe the cable is faulty? Why doesn't it want to connect?
Edit:
I came across this Reddit post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote8/comments/890plg/samfirm_odin_usage_guide/
Go back to the log tab and click "start" in the bottom right corner. DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR PHONE UNTIL ODIN SAYS "PASS."
For Oreo on USA models, only Xfinity, US Cellular and T-Mobile firmware can be downloaded via Samfirm. Sprint's will be coming soon, but the only way to get Verizon and AT&T firmware is by updating your phone to Oreo via Smart Switch. If someone can update their VZW/ATT phone via Smart Switch and send me the files I can upload and add them here.
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According to step #8 in his instructions
Apparently The only way to update an AT&T firmware is by updating the phone to Oreo via something called "Smart Switch". This is what google brought up
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch
Currently installing and trying it.
Edit2:
Just tried "Smart Switch" and I found out it's not that "smart" after all... It also told me I'm on the latest version..
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Found this link that seems to be for AT&T note 8 but the model number is a little bit different "SM-N950U1" with that added "1" at the end.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-N950U1/ATT/download/N950U1UES8DTG2/359209/
At&t does not post U firmware. U1 is unlocked firmware. Just download any version of U firmware. USC..CCT.. all are the same. You should be flashing firmware that is S7 or U7. This will update to Pie and there is no flashing backward. Try a different USB port. Whatever version you select make sure to use correct Odin. Use the files that I told you previously...BL..AP..CP..CSC you will get there. Its very easy.
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And no Smartswitch is not the only way to update. Odin works great. Let my check firmware science
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Odin should work. Only try this to get back on track if Odin doesn't work.. this is not the latest firmware but maybe flash this then try to see if Ota will kick in... Just remember once you update your bootloader, you can't downgrade firmware.. so if your bootloader is S5 or U5 you can't go back to S4 or U4. You can only go up or flash firmware that has same bootloader. Download it. Move to SD card. Boot to stock recovery..look for update.zip..Highlight it..flash. Do not extract. This is a zip that you flash in stock recovery. Go to Firmware Science and read the directions before flashing.
https://firmware.science/update/SS-N950USQS5CRI4-to-U5CRIA-UP
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At&t does not post U firmware. U1 is unlocked firmware. Just download any version of U firmware. USC..CCT.. all are the same. You should be flashing firmware that is S7 or U7. This will update to Pie and there is no flashing backward. Try a different USB port. Whatever version you select make sure to use correct Odin. Use the files that I told you previously...BL..AP..CP..CSC you will get there. Its very easy.
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And no Smartswitch is not the only way to update. Odin works great. Let my check firmware science
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Odin should work. Only try this to get back on track if Odin doesn't work.. this is not the latest firmware but maybe flash this then try to see if Ota will kick in... Just remember once you update your bootloader, you can't downgrade firmware.. so if your bootloader is S5 or U5 you can't go back to S4 or U4. You can only go up or flash firmware that has same bootloader. Download it. Move to SD card. Boot to stock recovery..look for update.zip..Highlight it..flash. Do not extract. This is a zip that you flash in stock recovery. Go to Firmware Science and read the directions before flashing.
https://firmware.science/update/SS-N950USQS5CRI4-to-U5CRIA-UP
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Ok so I did manage to flash using the N950USQS5CRI4 from firmware.science but it ended up deleting all my personal files and doing a clean install.. Very unfortunate but I'll live with it.
Following the firmware.science instructions I now realize why my previous attempts with Odin didn't work... I had to put the device into download mode... I feel so stupid for not realizing this earlier I could have saved all my data.
That is why I suggested you read the instructions. Sorry I wasn't a little more clear. And yes whenever you use Odin you have to put device in download mode, I just assumed you knew that.
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See if you can ota now. If not download the last firmware and flash in odin.
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That is why I suggested you read the instructions. Sorry I wasn't a little more clear. And yes whenever you use Odin you have to put device in download mode, I just assumed you knew that.
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See if you can ota now. If not download the last firmware and flash in odin.
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It's ok it was a risk I was willing to take I knew something could go wrong but most of the really important stuff to me is already backed up automatically I lost a few notes and photos and images, videos I collected but really not that big of a deal. My really important stuff are on my PC
I did manage to flash the latest firmware with Odin.
Crossing fingers that hopefully it will take care of those pesky game apps that kept installing themselves because that was one of the main reason I wanted to update in the first place lol
If you have At&t sim, you will get the games. Most you can Uninstall. If you have Package Disabler use that to disable the apps you don't want. Be careful not to disable system apps
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If you have At&t sim, you will get the games. Most you can Uninstall. If you have Package Disabler use that to disable the apps you don't want. Be careful not to disable system apps
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No at&t sim for me.
You know now that you mention at&t I am actually confused about that... I thought flashing a new firmware would remove all the at&t bloatware I don't need. Where are they coming from? Are they included inside the USC firmware? How can I get a cleaner firmware for the note 8?
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-8/firmware/SM-N950U/USC/download/N950USQS8DTG2/360392/
What sim do you have? Is the device At&t..Tmobile??? The only way to reduce bloat is flashing U1 firmware. You have U device carrier locked U1 is unbranded
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As I stated, the firmware USC..TMO..CCT are all the same. They provision to the sim you are using.
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Your topic header says How to update At&t firmware, but you say you don't have At&t sim. I'm a bit confused. I will sum all this up..
All the carrier locked firmware is the same..meaning U firmware. You can flash any of them. The firmware will provision to the sim you have. The problem with that is I am now confused as to what carrier you have since you said you don't have an At&t sim. In order to get ota, you will need to be on the latest firmware of the carrier you have. If At&t is on a certain build and you flash firmware that At&t is not currently on you will not get ota.
The U1 firmware is unbranded. Flashing this you will not get all the bloat that comes with U firmware. This is why its important to read up on the basics of using Odin, knowing your firmware version..bootloader..and so on. Give as much info as you can about the device when asking for help, it will save a ton of time. And to add there are a ton of people willing to help but having the basic info about what device you have is key so all trying to help can direct you accordingly. Don't take this as me being a jerk..lol I'm just trying to save you some time[emoji106]
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What sim do you have? Is the device At&t..Tmobile??? The only way to reduce bloat is flashing U1 firmware. You have U device carrier locked U1 is unbranded
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As I stated, the firmware USC..TMO..CCT are all the same. They provision to the sim you are using.
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Your topic header says How to update At&t firmware, but you say you don't have At&t sim. I'm a bit confused. I will sum all this up..
All the carrier locked firmware is the same..meaning U firmware. You can flash any of them. The firmware will provision to the sim you have. The problem with that is I am now confused as to what carrier you have since you said you don't have an At&t sim. In order to get ota, you will need to be on the latest firmware of the carrier you have. If At&t is on a certain build and you flash firmware that At&t is not currently on you will not get ota.
The U1 firmware is unbranded. Flashing this you will not get all the bloat that comes with U firmware. This is why its important to read up on the basics of using Odin, knowing your firmware version..bootloader..and so on. Give as much info as you can about the device when asking for help, it will save a ton of time. And to add there are a ton of people willing to help but having the basic info about what device you have is key so all trying to help can direct you accordingly. Don't take this as me being a jerk..lol I'm just trying to save you some time[emoji106]
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Nah I totally understand where you are coming from. I don't think you are a jerk at all.
It's an at&t device I bought 2 years ago in the US but I am outside of the US and have a completely different sim from a local company. Therefore I don't use any of at&t's services
Initially I thought I could only update to a firmware that was specifically made for an at&t device or if I want a clean install I could install some custom firmware but it might be buggy and not support all the note features. But now thanks to you I am starting to understand it all better now.
Have to be rooted to install custom Rom. And since your bootloader is past revision 3 the older root method does not work. But Extreme Syndicate root method does. But since you are not in United States not sure what carrier you are using. And if your not familiar with the root method it could be a little difficult...But not if you read up. The developer Elliwigy is a beast.
SM-N950U Extreme Syndicate Root
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Have to be rooted to install custom Rom. And since your bootloader is past revision 3 the older root method does not work. But Extreme Syndicate root method does. But since you are not in United States not sure what carrier you are using. And if your not familiar with the root method it could be a little difficult...But not if you read up. The developer Elliwigy is a beast.
SM-N950U Extreme Syndicate Root
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Thank you so much for all your patience and information!
It's ok I don't need root on this phone. I have really basic usage with it. I can also live with the at&t bloatware it never really bothered me in the past but since I already made a clean install I thought maybe there's an easy and quick way to get rid of it.
You say I could install the U1 version using Odin without any issues? based on what I read and understood about the numbers and letters the U1 seems like an Exynos firmware
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-N950U1/TMK/download/N950U1UES8DTG2/360205/
N950U1UES8DTG2
UE = Exynos
SQ = Snapdragon
I have the Snapdragon model
You have to understand the model numbers and build numbers. U1 is not international.
950U-carrier locked
950U1- unlocked
950F-international
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Your looking at the wrong characters in build number
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S8DTG2..
S=security update
8=bootloader version
You have an At&t device. Only worry about United States Snapdragon firmware. Att..Tmobile..USC..Verizon..Xfinity..Comcast. you need to understand the firmware versions. When you are searching firmware in Sammobile, type in SM-N950U1 if you want unlocked firmware. If you want the carrier locked type in SM-N950U. Not sure where your getting the UE from
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You have to understand the model numbers and build numbers. U1 is not international.
950U-carrier locked
950U1- unlocked
950F-international
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Your looking at the wrong characters in build number
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S8DTG2..
S=security update
8=bootloader version
You have an At&t device. Only worry about United States Snapdragon firmware. Att..Tmobile..USC..Verizon..Xfinity..Comcast. you need to understand the firmware versions. When you are searching firmware in Sammobile, type in SM-N950U1 if you want unlocked firmware. If you want the carrier locked type in SM-N950U. Not sure where your getting the UE from
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I read this post by user Kangi26
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note-8/how-to/att-oreo-ota-updates-t3756025
There he made the following assertion:
Understanding the Firmware labels
I got a better, more updated explanation to how these are broken down
N=Note
950U or F etc, the model of device
SQ, FX etc = CPU and model specific
U,S,E = Update, Security, Engineering, respectively
1,2,3,4,5 etc = bootloader rev(this is important!)
A,B,C,D = Nougat rev 1, Nougat rev 2, Oreo rev 1, Pie rev 1
If you ever see a build that contains a "Z" such as this: U5ZSA1, that means the build is part of Samsung's Official Beta program. The "Z" in this context replaces the Android Version letter thus obscuring what OS it actually is.
P,Q,R,S = Year (R is 2018, S is 2019)
A,B,C etc = month (January A - December L)
1 - 9 and then A - Z =build compilation. This basically means how many builds there are in a month. They start at 1 and go to Z (Ex. If a build is U5CRK4 then that is the fourth build of the month of November)
So N950USQS5CRK1 would be
N950-U-SQ-S-5-C-R-K-1
N950U (Note 8 Carrier version), SQ (Snapdragon), S (Security), 5 (Bootloader version), C (Build Oreo), R (2018), K (November), 1 (1st build)
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So I deducted and figured if SQ after the first U meant Snapdragon, anything else at this position would probably mean Exynos.
So when I saw the following firmware with this label N950U1UES8DTG2 I thought it most be for Exynos:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-N950U1/TMK/download/N950U1UES8DTG2/360205/
Again only be concerned with 950U or 950U1
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