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Does anyone know if there is currently a firmware version available that supports VoLTE and where to get it?
Thank you
Bump.... Would love to know this for tmous. Maybe when the z3 comes out for T-Mobile, a generous Dev will extract that firmware and port it?
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Bump.... Would love to know this for tmous. Maybe when the z3 comes out for T-Mobile, a generous Dev will extract that firmware and port it?
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Bump..I'm interested in it for Verizon. Would love to use this phone on their network.
Volte Z3 Compact T-Mobile
Hello,
Has anyone found a way to port the VOLTE firware from Z3 to Z3 compact?
also wifi calling?
Unlikely... highly
dzeek said:
Bump..I'm interested in it for Verizon. Would love to use this phone on their network.
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Verizon couldn't even get the z3 out, much less the z3 compact they put out a z2 n a half and called it Z3V... Compact very unlikely on VZW
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dzeek said:
Does anyone know if there is currently a firmware version available that supports VoLTE and where to get it?
Thank you
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No...volte software gets put in the phone by the carrier, not the manufacturer.
currently at least.
None of the unlocked Xperia devices support Volte, only the Tmobile Z3 has volte software so you have to be on tmobile and that's it. No verizon or att... The Z3 and Z3 Tmobile are different models by the way, and that model is the only model branded in the US, only thing is to ask someone to port that Tmobile rom, so we can flash it on our devices and have volte for tmobile. Hope someone does.
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JayP72 said:
Hello,
Has anyone found a way to port the VOLTE firware from Z3 to Z3 compact?
also wifi calling?
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The Z3 does not have volte, the Z3 Tmobile does, they are 2 separate models, most people know or own the Z3 so..no you have to be specific and ask for the tmobile, which no one has ported yet. I'll be happy when and if they do.
Anyone think we will be able to get the fingerprint sensor active AND retain TMo VoLTE?
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Anyone think we will be able to get the fingerprint sensor active AND retain TMo VoLTE?
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In theory you should, by running a European software it wouldn't take away from the hardware capabilities. But I guess we will have to wait and see..
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rubi76 said:
In theory you should, by running a European software it wouldn't take away from the hardware capabilities. But I guess we will have to wait and see..
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Volte will likely be specific to the radio or the firmware
Not to hijack this thread BUT will a euro xz1 work on US voice/data networks and retain fingerprint scanner? I don't really care about VoLTE...Ive never used it nor do I care to I just want this phone!
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texaslegend said:
Not to hijack this thread BUT will a euro xz1 work on US voice/data networks and retain fingerprint scanner? I don't really care about VoLTE...Ive never used it nor do I care to I just want this phone!
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Assuming it supports all the same 2G/3G/4G bands the US carrier you are using uses (and you aren't using a CDMA carrier) then yes. Historically the European Xperia versions have supported US carriers. However, it has also historically been easy to flash European firmware onto the US Xperias, to enable the fingerprint sensor in them. Either way I think it makes sense to wait for the US one so you have a functioning manufacturer warranty.
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Assuming it supports all the same 2G/3G/4G bands the US carrier you are using uses (and you aren't using a CDMA carrier) then yes. Historically the European Xperia versions have supported US carriers. However, it has also historically been easy to flash European firmware onto the US Xperias, to enable the fingerprint sensor in them. Either way I think it makes sense to wait for the US one so you have a functioning manufacturer warranty.
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good advice. how easy is it to flash euro firmware? where do i get it? will i need root access?
texaslegend said:
good advice. how easy is it to flash euro firmware? where do i get it? will i need root access?
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This post details the process for the Xperia X, you have not needed root access to do it on any previous Xperias (can't say for sure till this one ships), though you will need to wait for Xperifirm to add all the Xperia XZ1 firmware versions to its database.
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This post details the process for the Xperia X, you have not needed root access to do it on any previous Xperias (can't say for sure till this one ships), though you will need to wait for Xperifirm to add all the Xperia XZ1 firmware versions to its database.
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That tutorial is outdated for XZ Premium, XZ1 and XZ1 compact.
Please see this guide in XZ Premium section https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz-premium/help/flashing-generic-fw-simple-guide-t3652103
christogold said:
Assuming it supports all the same 2G/3G/4G bands the US carrier you are using uses (and you aren't using a CDMA carrier) then yes. Historically the European Xperia versions have supported US carriers. However, it has also historically been easy to flash European firmware onto the US Xperias, to enable the fingerprint sensor in them. Either way I think it makes sense to wait for the US one so you have a functioning manufacturer warranty.
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Only true to a certain extent. T-Mobile is shifting to Band 12 (and then 600Mhz) which requires Band 12 WITH VoLTE.
Check out the X Compact forum or other "non VoLTE" phone forums - reception is terrible.
Due to recent lawsuits T-Mobile is actively disconnecting non-VoLTE phones from Band 12.
That means you may be in a big city where you should get 100% reception ... but you have 1 bar for GPRS.
Anyone make progress on the original request?
Received my XZ1C from clove yesterday. No wifi calling option on tmobile. Flashtool doesn't show this device currently, so can't try other firmwares.
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Anyone make progress on the original request?
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angrygolfer said:
Received my XZ1C from clove yesterday. No wifi calling option on tmobile. Flashtool doesn't show this device currently, so can't try other firmwares.
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What about volte?
Don't see the option.
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What about volte?
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Don't see the option.
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I'm not sure you will see the option, but you can test it by making a phone call when you're on LTE. If it drops down to H/H+/GSM to make the call, then it's not using VoLTE. If it stays on LTE during the call, then it is using VoLTE. Would be great to know if you could test this.
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Received my XZ1C from clove yesterday. No wifi calling option on tmobile. Flashtool doesn't show this device currently, so can't try other firmwares.
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Flashtool doesn't work with the new models, but it's confirmed that Newflasher does.
From peeking into the firmware, VoLTE and WiFi calling is enabled on T-Mobile USA when the "Customized US" (ID 1310-4371) firmware is loaded, but disables the fingerprint reader.
There is a specific modem configuration and framework overlay files that get loaded to allow VoLTE and WiFi calling, so it's highly unlikely to work without the US firmware unless you are rooted and can modify the normally write-protected partitions.
You will have to download it with XperiFirm and follow the instructions in the Newflasher thread.
I'd recommend deleting the "*.ta" files first.
It drops to H when I make a call
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I'm not sure you will see the option, but you can test it by making a phone call when you're on LTE. If it drops down to H/H+/GSM to make the call, then it's not using VoLTE. If it stays on LTE during the call, then it is using VoLTE. Would be great to know if you could test this.
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It drops to H when I make a call
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Thanks for confirming
In the US on AT&T with a US model, will I have any issues with this phone if I flash UK firmware? The fingerprint scanner isn’t an absolute necessity for me but I would definitely like to have it if I can. I only ever hear people talk about issues with T-Mobile with these phones so does that mean I shouldn’t have any AT&T issues?
Got my compact from Ebay. Tried 4 different firmwares UK/NOBA/CE/TW and none work with Volte. Only US works.
Does anyone know what the two different model numbers are? Which model is for which region and apart from fingerprint/TMobile Volte, are there any other differences between the two models?
There is only one model number just different firmware flashed.
That makes life easy. Does any one know where we can see the two firmwares compared for all it's differences?
flintfirewalker said:
That makes life easy. Does any one know where we can see the two firmwares compared for all it's differences?
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I haven't ever used it (or even had an Xperia, might be my first this fall, but we will see), but I think I have seen an app called "Xpericheck" or something like that? Don't quote me on that. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
Also, no one seems to know for certain if the phone will work on US t-mobile, just in case you didn't know. So, perhaps be cautious.
Yeah, I read that. I guess I just need to sit back and hear more from those who already purchased. Fingerprint is a must have for me, so I'll need to flash euro firmware. And if that means I lose Volte, so be it. I just want to confirm there isn't other things I'll miss out on.
I so freaking wish Sony kept the concept software going....
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There is only one model number just different firmware flashed.
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Source?
https://xpericheck.com for seeing all Xperia models and different firmware available for them.
Xperifirm is a tool on xda (please use the search) that can download those firmwares
I've been having wet dreams about this phone since the rumors started in June. I just need to make sure I'll be able to get a US warranty and flash the UK firmware without unlocking the bootloader. I'll order it immediately when I confirm everything works.
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VeixES said:
https://xpericheck.com for seeing all Xperia models and different firmware available for them.
Xperifirm is a tool on xda (please use the search) that can download those firmwares
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android_fury said:
I've been having wet dreams about this phone since the rumors started in June. I just need to make sure I'll be able to get a US warranty and flash the UK firmware without unlocking the bootloader. I'll order it immediately when I confirm everything works.
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If this is the case, I am in between buying the US version which will come with the warranty or international version without warranty but fingerprint support. VoLTE is not a big deal for me as of now, but I would like to have the finger print working with US warranty, would that be possible by flashing the necessary firmware?
Thank you!
i have the international variant (asian). everything works fine on Tmo, with the exceptions of voLTE and voWIFI. i am pretty certain this means band 12 is not functional, either, but i will do what i can to verify that.
so far, i have not noticed any issues at all with speeds, connectivity or compatibility. everything works as i expected, including fingerprint scanner. if anyone has any questions about functionality, i would be happy to test.
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legendnexus said:
If this is the case, I am in between buying the US version which will come with the warranty or international version without warranty but fingerprint support. VoLTE is not a big deal for me as of now, but I would like to have the finger print working with US warranty, would that be possible by flashing the necessary firmware?
Thank you!
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buy US version with US warranty. assuming you don't have to unlock bootloader to flash international firmware (i haven't tried), you should always be able to flash back to US software if you need to cash in your warranty.
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i have the international variant (asian). everything works fine on Tmo, with the exceptions of voLTE and voWIFI. i am pretty certain this means band 12 is not functional, either, but i will do what i can to verify that.
so far, i have not noticed any issues at all with speeds, connectivity or compatibility. everything works as i expected, including fingerprint scanner. if anyone has any questions about functionality, i would be happy to test.
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buy US version with US warranty. assuming you don't have to unlock bootloader to flash international firmware (i haven't tried), you should always be able to flash back to US software if you need to cash in your warranty.
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Thank you, I am still waiting for the phone to be delivered at this point but I still want to have the fingerprint functionality.. Hopefully it'll work!
Hm. I'm able to download, via Xperifirm, the firmware files that I'm looking for, but Flashtool does not currently have the XZ1 Compact listed as a supported device. I'm not aware of a way to convert those files to the needed .ftf extension without Flashtool and I don't want to have to *pay* to download it from Xpericheck.com. Anybody know of an alternative?
EDIT: Never mind; I took a second look at the Newflasher thread in Sony Cross-Device General and got it working.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...gress-newflasher-xperia-command-line-t3619426
Any issues with using the Xperia XZ1 Compact on T-Mobile? I'm looking to get this one for my wife as she wants a smaller phone, and we're using Ting (T-Mobile MVNO).
Some users are reporting that the non-Japanese models have a problem where they reboot if used while charging.
Can anyone confirm whether or not all of the bands are the same on both versions? Like, if I get the US version, will it support all of the international LTE bands with or without flashing the firmware? I don't care about fingerprint readers.
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Can anyone confirm whether or not all of the bands are the same on both versions? Like, if I get the US version, will it support all of the international LTE bands with or without flashing the firmware? I don't care about fingerprint readers.
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As far as I have found, the two variants are the same phone, the only difference is the firmware flash that sets radio frequencies and disables/enables the fingerprint sensor on the power button. I recently got my wife a model that was originally international, but reflashed for US, and it has had no problems.
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Can anyone confirm whether or not all of the bands are the same on both versions? Like, if I get the US version, will it support all of the international LTE bands with or without flashing the firmware? I don't care about fingerprint readers.
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I have a Hong Kong variant flashed with UK firmware and all bands work.
VoLTE and Wifi Calling don't work, but B12 (and all of the other bands) work fine.
Hey guys. I got screwed buying a note 9 off of ebay because the seller in the USA did not say it was an international model SM-N960F/DS. I use t-mobile and don't have VoLTE, or VoWifi. Can someone walk me through the process on how to enable this through whatever means necessary. I'm not an idiot with technology and phones but also I have never flashed a new rom or anything. Thanks in advance for your help
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Hey guys. I got screwed buying a note 9 off of ebay because the seller in the USA did not say it was an international model SM-N960F/DS. I use t-mobile and don't have VoLTE, or VoWifi. Can someone walk me through the process on how to enable this through whatever means necessary. I'm not an idiot with technology and phones but also I have never flashed a new rom or anything. Thanks in advance for your help
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There's a thread a few inches down in this section about this.
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Bippoptl said:
Hey guys. I got screwed buying a note 9 off of ebay because the seller in the USA did not say it was an international model SM-N960F/DS. I use t-mobile and don't have VoLTE, or VoWifi. Can someone walk me through the process on how to enable this through whatever means necessary. I'm not an idiot with technology and phones but also I have never flashed a new rom or anything. Thanks in advance for your help
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Am afraid you can't get VoLTE enabled on the T-Mobile USA network with the international SM-G960F model
You needed the UN-branded US-model SM-N960U or SM-N960U1, or the BRANDED T-Mobile model SM-N960T
Hey it aint no screw i would love a f model in US
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Hey guys. I got screwed buying a note 9 off of ebay because the seller in the USA did not say it was an international model SM-N960F/DS. I use t-mobile and don't have VoLTE, or VoWifi. Can someone walk me through the process on how to enable this through whatever means necessary. I'm not an idiot with technology and phones but also I have never flashed a new rom or anything. Thanks in advance for your help
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Someone else posted this in the forum:
http://tekhd.com/detonator/#tmodetonator
I cannot vouch for it's effectiveness,but,the dev/user is known here @ XDA.
I'd definitely message 'em before use.
If you use this,please post your results here,lots of people here would be interested & thankful for any info/user results. :good:
With the International model you probably wont be able to get wifi calling or VoLTE working on Tmobile
KOLIOSIS said:
Someone else posted this in the forum:
http://tekhd.com/detonator/#tmodetonator
I cannot vouch for it's effectiveness,but,the dev/user is known here @ XDA.
I'd definitely message 'em before use.
If you use this,please post your results here,lots of people here would be interested & thankful for any info/user results. :good:
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Guy is legit. He's done wonders on previous models. If he says it works, I would say it does.
HAYDENB said:
With the International model you probably wont be able to get wifi calling or VoLTE working on Tmobile
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non sense
It works..tried it
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non sense
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You will be able to get VoLTE option in the International version. Just insert VoLTE capable sim from your provider and restart the phone. I have tried it with an Indian sim and works perfect. Once you remove the card, VoLTE option disappears.
Ibrah
Does not work in on Thailand phones. Tried my volte sim in a n960f/ds and volte option does not appear
Tinker901 said:
Does not work in on Thailand phones. Tried my volte sim in a n960f/ds and volte option does not appear
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non sense
Tinker901 said:
Does not work in on Thailand phones. Tried my volte sim in a n960f/ds and volte option does not appear
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I have TMO with VoLTE/WifiCalling working on the F/DS model ordered through ebay with an original CSC of MYM (Thailand/Unknown). You have to have root, make a backup with TWRP, and use the detonator from the thread posted above TekHD's thread. Go to their telegram channel there is more support there and an updated version from bigTINY on TekHD's channel. Do some more reading on it but it is possible to get all your carrier features enabled on the international phone.
Bippoptl said:
Hey guys. I got screwed buying a note 9 off of ebay because the seller in the USA did not say it was an international model SM-N960F/DS. I use t-mobile and don't have VoLTE, or VoWifi. Can someone walk me through the process on how to enable this through whatever means necessary. I'm not an idiot with technology and phones but also I have never flashed a new rom or anything. Thanks in advance for your help
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Your not alone. My samsung Galaxy Note 9 has the same problem. Yet it in my network information 4glte app it says my phone has volte enabled yet it doesn't work or seem to work for anyone?
After updated to N960FXXS3CSG1, the VOLTE and VOWIFI not work
I am considering picking up a SM-N960F/DS Samsung Galaxy Note 9, installing LineageOS 17.1 with MicroG and use with T-Mobile in the US. I have read that certain T-Mobile Services don't work out of the box, however, I have also read of a TMO Detonator configuration that can be installed which restores those missing features. Is anyone able to share their experience with this Note 9 version on T-Mobile? Did you use TMO Detonator? If so, did TMO Detonator fix all the T-Mobile compatibility issues? If not, which features are still missing? Does Carrier Aggregation work? If not, what LTE Data speeds are possible? Are you happy with the SM-N960F/DS Note 9 experience on T-Mobile? Is there still a site which holds the TMO Detonator File/Package along with Instructions? Any other thoughts or advice? Thanks for your time.
So I posted earlier about not getting OTA updates. Turns out apparently my phone is locked by Verizon as both they and Samsung have confirmed. What's weird for me however, is that I can still use my phone. I don't get any regional lock errors when I place my new simcard in. It works perfectly actually. Only problem I'm having is with the OTA updates. Does anyone know if it's possible to have your phone locked by a carrier but still be able to use it? If so, is it possible to unlock the phone without going through Verizon's 60 day period of network use? Looking online, all these sites keep talking about sending an unlock code. My phone doesn't request one so don't know what to do.
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So I posted earlier about not getting OTA updates. Turns out apparently my phone is locked by Verizon as both they and Samsung have confirmed. What's weird for me however, is that I can still use my phone. I don't get any regional lock errors when I place my new simcard in. It works perfectly actually. Only problem I'm having is with the OTA updates. Does anyone know if it's possible to have your phone locked by a carrier but still be able to use it? If so, is it possible to unlock the phone without going through Verizon's 60 day period of network use? Looking online, all these sites keep talking about sending an unlock code. My phone doesn't request one so don't know what to do.
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Hi
I'm not an expert on this but I did see this (for S20 but looks a similar situation):
Sim unlocked but OTA updates not
Hello everyone. I just bought what I thought it was an unlocked S20 Ultra over the internet and, nevertheless my sim card form my country works well (Im from México) the OTA updates dont work. The last security update it has is from March 2020...
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MikeChannon said:
Hi
I'm not an expert on this but I did see this (for S20 but looks a similar situation):
Sim unlocked but OTA updates not
Hello everyone. I just bought what I thought it was an unlocked S20 Ultra over the internet and, nevertheless my sim card form my country works well (Im from México) the OTA updates dont work. The last security update it has is from March 2020...
forum.xda-developers.com
Mike
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Thanks for the reply Sir. I looked into it and yeah that is my exact issue. So I'll just go with the option to flash the latest update. What I wanted to know now is, since I've missed SOOOOOOO many of the previous new software updates, should I just fast forward to the latest or start one at a time?
Mine's also the Verizon model. I can't find the firmware update for SM-G998U but I read somewhere that it's alright to flash the SM-G998U1 Verizon update. Only problem is I'll lose all my data. Do you happen to know anything about that?
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Thanks for the reply Sir. I looked into it and yeah that is my exact issue. So I'll just go with the option to flash the latest update. What I wanted to know now is, since I've missed SOOOOOOO many of the previous new software updates, should I just fast forward to the latest or start one at a time?
Mine's also the Verizon model. I can't find the firmware update for SM-G998U but I read somewhere that it's alright to flash the SM-G998U1 Verizon update. Only problem is I'll lose all my data. Do you happen to know anything about that?
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Well I don't know but maybe someone in this Galaxy S21 Ultra forum will know.
Mike
Thanks for the help