MetroPCS on XT1921-5 (Sprint Model) - No Data - Moto E5 Questions & Answers

Hi,
I'm using MetroPCS service w/ sim card my Moto E5 Play XT1921-5 (Sprint Firmware). The phone came with Assurance Wireless out of the box. Talk and text work fine but data does not work whatsoever. I've tried every combination of t-mobile's and Metro PCS's APN settings but to no avail. I've done the OEM unlock and applying the fix included in the"XT1921-5 AUTO_APN PERMANENT" zip file via the ADB tool, drivers and all.
I entered in one of the latest recommended official APN settings and now I get an error saying that the APN settings aren't even available anymore and I get the error now when I try to even click on the apn settings tab in android. Talk and text still work though. There was never an option to add APN settings in the first place. I could only edit the two existing APN profiles. I tried running InfinityBox AST to apply the fix but I got a "smart card not found" error.
I've reset the network settings multiple times along with doing a couple factory resets.
Anyhow, I'm wondering if the data issue is because it's innately a sprint phone? Is it possible to flash my phone with the MetroPCS or T-Mobile firmware or is there a universal/unlocked firmware that I can flash it with (without bricking it)? Perhaps I should flash it with custom firmware, if it's possible to root my model. Please let me know what the best course of action is to take.
Thanks

Sakima said:
Hi,
I'm using MetroPCS service w/ sim card my Moto E5 Play XT1921-5 (Sprint Firmware). The phone came with Assurance Wireless out of the box. Talk and text work fine but data does not work whatsoever. I've tried every combination of t-mobile's and Metro PCS's APN settings but to no avail. I've done the OEM unlock and applying the fix included in the"XT1921-5 AUTO_APN PERMANENT" zip file via the ADB tool, drivers and all.
I entered in one of the latest recommended official APN settings and now I get an error saying that the APN settings aren't even available anymore and I get the error now when I try to even click on the apn settings tab in android. Talk and text still work though. There was never an option to add APN settings in the first place. I could only edit the two existing APN profiles. I tried running InfinityBox AST to apply the fix but I got a "smart card not found" error.
I've reset the network settings multiple times along with doing a couple factory resets.
Anyhow, I'm wondering if the data issue is because it's innately a sprint phone? Is it possible to flash my phone with the MetroPCS or T-Mobile firmware or is there a universal/unlocked firmware that I can flash it with (without bricking it)? Perhaps I should flash it with custom firmware, if it's possible to root my model. Please let me know what the best course of action is to take.
Thanks
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What does getvar all say?
Code:
fastboot getvar all
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
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I found it that it's not working because it's the sprint firmware. So can I flash the phone safely with MetroPCS firmware?

Sakima said:
I found it that it's not working because it's the sprint firmware. So can I flash the phone safely with MetroPCS firmware?
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Not the full firmware if the bootloader is locked.
You likely can flash the modem firmware.
Code:
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
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What's the correct file to utilize to flash with adb? Is there a separate one for T-Mobile and sprint? If so, which carrier files should I use?
Should I use the file from the following web page?:
https://www.getdroidtips.com/stock-rom-sprint-moto-e5-play/

Can the modem firmware be extracted from the main MetroPCS firmware or do I have to download it separately from somewhere else?

Sakima said:
Can the modem firmware be extracted from the main MetroPCS firmware or do I have to download it separately from somewhere else?
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Firmware is available from
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/
Run
Code:
fastboot getvar all
To find codename, software channel, software version.
See
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
Or you can post the getvar all here and I'll try to help.
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Sakima said:
Can the modem firmware be extracted from the main MetroPCS firmware or do I have to download it separately from somewhere else?
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I can assist you in flashing the entire firmware if you are ok with unlocking the bootloader.

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No signal after Android 6.0 update

A few details:
First, I'm running 100% stock everything. However, this issue has also happened on Cyanogenmod 13, and both Motorola support and my carrier aren't very helpful, telling me to clear the cache which obviously hasn't worked.
I did an OTA update from Android 5.1 and I get no signal at all now. I have no idea why this is, it only seems to occur on Android 6.0.
What model is your device? Have you tried just flashing the modem files for your device?
Red_81 said:
What model is your device? Have you tried just flashing the modem files for your device?
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Apologies, I should add this as an edit. Model number says Moto X (2nd Generation), System version 24.11.18.victara_tmo.tmo.en.US tkpca. Not sure what else you need, modem files have been reflashed but still no luck Out of ideas.
what is "tkpca" end of system version? Telus ? And this FW is for T Mobile XT1095. I guess your phone is XT1097. Maybe you flashed wrong FW before update . You should flash right FW or you can flash only modem to get signal back
md07 said:
what is "tkpca" end of system version? Telus ? And this FW is for T Mobile XT1095. I guess your phone is XT1097. Maybe you flashed wrong FW before update . You should flash right FW or you can flash only modem to get signal back
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It worked on the 5.1 FW that I flashed though, and doesn't work on any version of 6.0. I flashed the FW provided by Moto on here:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images (Moto X (2nd Gen) Pure Edition: L-5.1-LPE23.32-21.3 TMO)
(And yes I have reflashed the modem)
I had this issue too with the OTA I received on xt1092 EU. I reflashed the modem with 5.1 fw, while keeping everything else on 6.0 fw. Worked for me, might work for you too. Good luck.
I have the same issue, on what I had thought was an EU xt1092. I uploaded the xt 1095 5.1 stock files to it a while ago and rooted and it has been fine. Did Marshmallow original OTA yesterday and it's lost cell signal. Some more investigation shows the imei of the phone to a be a AU variant! Wasn't expecting that. Reflash to xt1095 stock 5.1 bought service back again. Have tried a few different modem files, But I can't get signal with 6.0. Any ideas? Or any magic modem files . I also can't sideload the EU 6.0 OTA, it fails with signature problems.
I'm experiencing the same problem. I received the OTA a few days before Christmas, and now I'm still without signal. Just tried flashing Android 5.0 modem partition (from Motorola), but it didn't work.
My phone is the XT1097, but everywhere I searched said that the XT1097 and XT1095 were the same phone. I'll try flashing the modem partition from the 5.1 recovery image, I'm just waiting for Motorola to give me access to it.
EDIT: and yes, I flashed 5.1 from Motorola and it worked like a charm. Then OTA came and it messed up my phone's signal.
I have 5.1 modem files from moto for the xt 1095 and they haven't worked for me .
StillBrilliant, did you have the 1092 modem files or the 1095 ones? If you have 1092 is there any chance you can post them.
Just flashed the 5.1 image modem, and it still doesn't work. Any ideas?
RockyTV said:
Just flashed the 5.1 image modem, and it still doesn't work. Any ideas?
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The modems from xt1095 and xt1097 are not the same. Which xt1097 do you have?(country and carrier)
TobeXtobes said:
I have 5.1 modem files from moto for the xt 1095 and they haven't worked for me .
StillBrilliant, did you have the 1092 modem files or the 1095 ones? If you have 1092 is there any chance you can post them.
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You need the xt1092 modem. However there is more than one xt1092. Do you have reteu, retes, or retde?
Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk
AGISCI said:
The modems from xt1095 and xt1097 are not the same. Which xt1097 do you have?(country and carrier)
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My XT1097 is from Brazil, no carrier, bought it directly from Motorola's site. The weird thing I've found is that the update version has retbr in its name.
EDIT: fixed it. Found a thread that had the retail images for XT1097. Downloaded the Brazil version and flashed the modem. It works now.
I thought mine was a reteu, but not so sure now.... Imei listed it as an Australian phone! (I bought it from someone who reviews tech) I am in the UK, but now not so sure which modems I need!
TobeXtobes said:
I thought mine was a reteu, but not so sure now.... Imei listed it as an Australian phone! (I bought it from someone who reviews tech) I am in the UK, but now not so sure which modems I need!
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In fastboot run:
fastboot getvar all
It should tell you what the phone truly is.
Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk
Ah, ro.carrier says reteu
TobeXtobes said:
Ah, ro.carrier says reteu
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Ok, here is the full 6.0 for reteu:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/6q0pj4hr2sh5/VICTARA_RETEU_XT1092_6.0_MPE24.49-18_cid7_CFC.xml.zip
Use the commands in fastboot:
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
That should get you back on the correct modem for your phone. Or if you want just flash everything in this zip to be 100% stock 6.0 for the reteu model.
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Thank you, I think I might flash the whole thing back to stock with that and start again.
As a bit of a newb here, the fastboot system system.img command isn't working for this chunked image. What is the system image command for sparse, or the quickest way to rechunk them together. I've been searching but I have come up with about 15 different methods!
By the way, flashing the modem files from that image worked. Thank you but I would still like to go back to stock.
Same issue signal drop after upgrading to 6
i am having the same issue after upgrade to 6. Signal drops a lot. Works fine when connected to 3g or 4g networks, but drops to 2g networks. What could be the reason.

Flashing Full T-Mobile Firmware Onto Verizon S8-G950U ??

Hi I'm trying to flash the T-Mobile firmware from sammobile.com, but whenever I try, I get an error at 32% when it says Installing System Update. I attempted to flash CSC,AP,BL, and CP with it saying PASS in Odin. I really need the T-Mobile firmware and am wondering if it is possible to do? I determined that I cant install CSC files and get the error when I try. Any Solutions?
SM-G950U
Odin 3.12.3
T-Mobile Firmware:
PDA: G950USQU1AQD9
CSC: G950UOYN1AQD9
I'm having the same problem with an ATT phone flash with the US "U" unlocked version firmware. When I don't flash the csc it will start up only with the USB plug in but shut down after the beginning startup
Search for a "modified Odin". It was what I used to be able to flash unlocked firmware on a 7 and 7 edge a few months ago. The "normal" Odin wouldn't let me do it, but the modified one did. Though you may need to wait until it's been updated....I haven't checked it in awhile.
Still no solution to avoid the error to 32%?
Try this Odin. This is the one I used to flash the Canadian firmware on mine.
I managed with odin version 3.12.5! But only with BL AP and CP!
When I add CSC I get the error at 32%!
So a priori everything works, I no longer have the Verizon overlay (nor the logo at startup) more by cons I have duplicates in the settings menu ...
What is the CSC file?
bsharp8 said:
Try this Odin. This is the one I used to flash the Canadian firmware on mine.
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The Canadian firmware you got it or? On sammobile I find it not:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/
The Canadian firmware is stock or operator?
I would have access to all the bands?
Its the firmware with the "w" at the end. Please read this thread for all the information on doing this and make sure you want to do it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473
bsharp8 said:
Its the firmware with the "w" at the end. Please read this thread for all the information on doing this and make sure you want to do it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473
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so to do this we actually have to go to the canadian firmware first, do the csc change then flash the Tmo firmware? You can't just flash the Tmo Firmware via the modded Odin? Just to save confusion.
I would imagine it's worth it just to get the proper network options, VOLTE, WiFi calling and such.
How To Flash To T-Mobile
dbpaddler said:
so to do this we actually have to go to the canadian firmware first, do the csc change then flash the Tmo firmware? You can't just flash the Tmo Firmware via the modded Odin? Just to save confusion.
I would imagine it's worth it just to get the proper network options, VOLTE, WiFi calling and such.
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This is the exact thread that I used. Follow the steps and you can skip engboot. If you flash the full Canadian firmware, its impossible to reverse. So, only flash whatever is in the steps. I successfully went from Verizon To T-Mobile and then back to Verizon. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/switch-to-carrier-firmware-100-t3609487
This tread also helps, who wants to flash their phones: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3625817

No sim detection on 8.0/8.1 after converting XT1096 to XT1095

I previously converted my XT1096 to XT1095 and when I finally decided to flash a 8.1 rom I have yet to find one with working sim detection and baseband shows unknown. I have since restored back to original XT1096 firmware and restored my original EFS and still have no luck so any help would be much appreciated.
lownslow200sx said:
I previously converted my XT1096 to XT1095 and when I finally decided to flash a 8.1 rom I have yet to find one with working sim detection and baseband shows unknown. I have since restored back to original XT1096 firmware and restored my original EFS and still have no luck so any help would be much appreciated.
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I tried one or two unofficial 8.0/8.1 ROMs on my XT1097 and wouldn't detect the SIM card. Do you mean you still have no SIM on stock firmware? You have to flash the modem from the firmware that supports your Region/Carrier:
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
Right now, only Mokee has official 8.1 releases, which I haven't tried, so I don't know if it's detecting the SIM on all variants.
Gus Ghanem said:
I tried one or two unofficial 8.0/8.1 ROMs on my XT1097 and wouldn't detect the SIM card. Do you mean you still have no SIM on stock firmware? You have to flash the modem from the firmware that supports your Region/Carrier:
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
Right now, only Mokee has official 8.1 releases, which I haven't tried, so I don't know if it's detecting the SIM on all variants.
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I have sim detection on stock and any 5.1-7.1.2 rooms just no luck on any of the 8.1 rooms even though others with the same variant have confirmed that they do have sim detection. I was just wondering if anyone else that converted to XT1095 had the same issues and if so how did they fix it.
lownslow200sx said:
I have sim detection on stock and any 5.1-7.1.2 rooms just no luck on any of the 8.1 rooms even though others with the same variant have confirmed that they do have sim detection. I was just wondering if anyone else that converted to XT1095 had the same issues and if so how did they fix it.
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Try manually adding your Access Point Names (APN) under the Cellular Networks settings.
Gus Ghanem said:
Try manually adding your Access Point Names (APN) under the Cellular Networks settings.
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None of the options under mobile network are available everything is greyed out can't change anything there and also tried dialing*#*#4636#*#* to get to pho e info and can't change anything there. I thought restoring back to 100% stock XT1096 and restoring my original modem and EFS would do the trick but it was more a wast of time lol. Hopefully with future development things will work out eventually.
Any conclusion? I just did the same with my girlfriends phone. XT1096 and flashed MOKEE 8.1, no sim detection and terrible battery drain although I have MOKEE 8.1 running on my XT1095 perfectly.
It's odd because it works in 7.1.2 on the XT1096 though. 8.1 works just fine on the XT1095

G960U and G960U1 Firmware Links Here

For those who don't know, G960U is the model number of all of the US carrier versions of the Galaxy S9. The G960U1 is the model number of the same device, but sold by Samsung SIM unlocked and with no carrier bloatware. Firmware is 100% interchangeable among these models: any U or U1 firmware version can be flashed to any U or U1 device at any time, assuming that you're not trying to downgrade the bootloader. A "U to U" or "U1 to U1" flash does not require a factory reset, but changing from one firmware to the other will require one. Also, U firmware is identical for the 4 base files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) for each individual build, no matter which carrier it comes from. So if you download 2 different carrier versions of the exact same build, the 4 base files will be identical. Where the firmware differs is in the USERDATA file - that's where the carrier bloatware and customizations reside.
Manual Odin flashing is designed for those who:
- want to manually update to a newer version of U firmware on their U device, either because they don't want to wait for their carrier's OTA or because OTAs aren't working on their device, or a different carrier got a new feature/patch before they did
- want to flash U1 firmware to their U device
- want to convert from U1 firmware to carrier U firmware
- want to convert from one carrier's U firmware (with all apps and bloatware) to a different carrier's U firmware (with all apps and bloatware)
For those who aren't already aware, anyone can now download firmware for almost any Samsung device any time that they want, via SamFirm or Frija. There are threads and info about them here on XDA so I won't waste time explaining - do a search if you're not already familiar with these tools. But they only provide whatever the latest/newest/current version is - nothing older. I pay for a subscription to a site that gets the official releases (usually) before they hit SamFirm/Frija, so that's where my files come from. However, I don't have unlimited bandwidth on the site, and it's also quite time consuming to download the files, zip them up, and upload them to AFH. And, I do threads like this for every single Sx and Note x model - so I won't be uploading every single version. The only full builds that I upload are ones where I get access to a new bootloader and/or Android version early, before they hit SamFirm/Frija.
This is not a "beginner's guide to Odin flashing" -type post/thread, so I won't list basic, step-by-step flashing instructions. My threads are geared towards those who already know what they're doing. If you're new to manually flashing Samsung firmware (or haven't done it in a long time), I recommend you consult one of those "beginner's" guides- there are tons of them here on XDA.
Odin 3.13.1 3B Patched is required for flashing these.
Happy flashing!
U firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=257018
U1 firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=257047
Notes:
- DON'T QUOTE THE OP WHEN YOU REPLY, kthx
- I have lots of threads just like this one for other Samsung flagships, if it interests you. For those who have already made use of my previous threads for a different device and are upgrading to an S9+, welcome back
- My zips are compressed extra small for space and bandwidth savings. The default Windows extractor can't handle it, so you'll need a 3rd party tool like 7zip, WinRAR, etc
- My naming method for folders on AFH is: build - bootloader - Android version
So "SAT - 1 - 9.0" means the full build number ends in SAT, it's bootloader version 1, and it's Android 9.0. When bootloader and Android versions increment, the first build to have those changes will have its folder notated appropriately.
- HOME CSC file keeps data intact; using the other CSC will wipe data. Flashing USERDATA will also wipe data.
- Since AT&T doesn't allow their firmware to be publicly available (for any of their devices), I'll try to always upload at least one USERDATA per bootloader increment for AT&T and Cricket. I'll also upload any full builds if AT&T is the only carrier to get that specific build, because you won't be able to find the files anywhere else.
- For identifying USERDATAS, and to know what region/CSC to use in SamFirm/Frija:
AIO = Cricket (not available via SamFirm/Frija)
ATT = AT&T (not available via SamFirm/Frija)
BST = Boost Mobile
CCT = Xfinity Mobile (Comcast)
CHA = Spectrum Mobile (Charter)
SPR = Sprint
TMB = T-Mobile
TMK = Metro PCS
USC = US Cellular
VZW = Verizon (available via SamFirm/Frija, but Manual Entry is required - Auto will not work)
XAA = U1 firmware
- the correct procedure for switching from one carrier's firmware to another is:
1. Flash full U1 firmware package including non HOME CSC
2. Upon boot, insert a SIM of the carrier whose firmware you want
3. Watch for the popup that says "reboot to apply new carrier settings" etc, and do it
4. After that restart completes, reboot back to Download mode and flash the full U firmware package, with the USERDATA file of the carrier whose firmware you want
want
Is this unlocked or a carrier?
Cozmo85 said:
Is this unlocked or a carrier?
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I don't understand what you're asking
iBowToAndroid said:
I don't understand what you're asking
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The firmware posted. Is it carrier specific, like AT&T version or Verizon version.
Anyone else try Odin on the S9? It just crashes for me but never had any issues on the S8. 3.2.13
Faulting application name: Odin3.exe, version: 2016.1.21.1, time stamp: 0x56a0c21a
Faulting module name: Odin3.exe, version: 2016.1.21.1, time stamp: 0x56a0c21a
Exception code: 0xc0000094
Fault offset: 0x0002ebd4
Faulting process id: 0x38b4
Faulting application start time: 0x01d3bc0249b0ff88
Faulting application path: C:\Users\Paul\Downloads\Odin3_v3.12.3\Odin3.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Users\User\Downloads\Odin3_v3.12.3\Odin3.exe
Report Id: b49e6a33-3057-4066-81c2-08dd29e7f55f
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:
Never mind, grabbed the latest Odin.
Cozmo85 said:
The firmware posted. Is it carrier specific, like AT&T version or Verizon version.
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Starting with the S8, firmware is universal. Bloatware and carrier customization is determined by the USERDATA file that you flash
GrandMstrBud said:
Anyone else try Odin on the S9? It just crashes for me but never had any issues on the S8. 3.2.13
Edit: Never mind, grabbed the latest Odin.
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So these files do flash fine with latest Odin?
iBowToAndroid said:
Starting with the S8, firmware is universal. Bloatware and carrier customization is determined by the USERDATA file that you flash
So these files do flash fine with latest Odin?
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So all I need to do is flash the userdata file in Odin?
GrandMstrBud said:
So all I need to do is flash the userdata file in Odin?
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I don't know if you can *only* flash USERDATA by itself. I suppose if the Build is the same, you can try.
iBowToAndroid said:
I don't know if you can *only* flash USERDATA by itself. I suppose if the Build is the same, you can try.
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I tried with the entire build with the userdata and it's still the stock firmware with no sprint customization's.
GrandMstrBud said:
I tried with the entire build with the userdata and it's still the stock firmware with no sprint customization's.
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Which carrier is yours from and/or where did you get it?
iBowToAndroid said:
Which carrier is yours from and/or where did you get it?
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I'm on sprint and I used the Samfirm app to download the sprint firmware. Model SM-G960U and Region SPR.
I found some other sites with more files but not sure which would be proper ones to use nor do I have a way to get them as seem to require payments or premium download services.
They seem to be much larger in size so probably the full files we'd want?
http://samsung-updates.com/details/122078//SM-G960U1/SPR/G960U1UEU1ARBG.html - This one seems to indicate the unlocked model (U1) number but yet is SPR firmware somehow??
http://samsung-updates.com/details/121907/Galaxy_S9_SM-G960U/SM-G960U/SPR/G960USQU1ARB7.html - this one seems like it maybe the actual sprint one for the sprint model?
https://firmware.gem-flash.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=14757 - This site seems to have other files with different names too. Maybe this is one without the security patch, IE the very first FW?
I like others purchased unlocked but want to load the bloat version to gain the extra features but want it to be able to auto update and be just like the branded ones.
On my old S7E people just had simple instructions with a single file or two to flip between unlocked and locked. This file the OP posted seems too small...
GrandMstrBud said:
I'm on sprint and I used the Samfirm app to download the sprint firmware. Model SM-G960U and Region SPR.
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If you're on Sprint, then you should already have Sprint customizations
bryanu said:
This file the OP posted seems too small...
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Ever heard of compression? I promise you, all the files you need are right there
I bought the unlocked one not the sprint version
GrandMstrBud said:
I bought the unlocked one not the sprint version
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There's no guarantee you can convert. I convert from U to U1 every day for my customers. I don't think I've ever gone the other way though.
But if it's possible, you'd need to flash the full firmware with wipe CSC and SPR userdata, and then afterwards insert a Sprint SIM until you get the prompt to reboot to apply the CSC features
I’ve done it on the S8 I had the S8U and flashed to the sprint version and it worked just fine. Not sure what I’m doing wrong do I need he U1 firmware? It’s been a long time so I can’t remember
GrandMstrBud said:
I’ve done it on the S8 I had the S8U and flashed to the sprint version and it worked just fine. Not sure what I’m doing wrong do I need he U1 firmware? It’s been a long time so I can’t remember
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No, U1 *is* what you purchased, if you got the unlocked model. Did you do everything I said, including inserting a Sprint SIM and watching for the reboot prompt?
Yes I flashed all 5 files and left the sprint SIM in there. The boot loader didn’t change to the sprint logo either like it did on the S8. Maybe the files from the samfirm app are not for sprint I don’t know but for region I put in SPR just like I did with the S8 or maybe I got them from uodato I can’t remember honestly
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SamFirm v0.3.6.0
Checking firmware for SM-G960U1/SPR/G960U1UEU1ARBG/G960U1OYM1ARBG/G960U1UEU1ARBG/G960U1UEU1ARBG
Model: SM-G960U1
Version: G960U1UEU1ARBG/G960U1OYM1ARBG/G960U1UEU1ARBG/G960U1UEU1ARBG
OS: Oreo(Android 8.0.0)
Filename: SM-G960U1_1_20180228143240_rjycp5j0hq_fac.zip.enc4
Size: 3701765232 bytes
LogicValue: 1d0ttjz7md60l2p1
Checking firmware for SM-G960U/SPR/G960USQU1ARBG/G960UOYN1ARBG/G960USQU1ARBG/G960USQU1ARBG
Error: Could not send BinaryInform. Status code 200/400
Request was invalid. Are you sure the input data is correct?
Checking firmware for SM-G960U/SPR/G960USQU1ARB7/G960UOYN1ARB7/G960USQU1ARB7/G960USQU1ARB7
Model: SM-G960U
Version: G960USQU1ARB7/G960UOYN1ARB7/G960USQU1ARB7/G960USQU1ARB7
OS: Oreo(Android 8.0.0)
Filename: SM-G960U_1_20180212190313_ut86u59ymj_fac.zip.enc4
Size: 4130493888 bytes
LogicValue: d9mn8e5rcebun1km
GrandMstrBud said:
Yes I flashed all 5 files and left the sprint SIM in there. The boot loader didn’t change to the sprint logo either like it did on the S8. Maybe the files from the samfirm app are not for sprint I don’t know but for region I put in SPR just like I did with the S8 or maybe I got them from uodato I can’t remember honestly
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As long as you flashed USERDATA_SPR, that's what contains the carrier customizations. If that alone didn't do it, and if you didn't get the reboot prompt afterwards, then it might not be possible
I think the problem are these files are wrong/not the full conversion.
In my post with the links I put above I found the following.
http://samsung-updates.com/details/122078//SM-G960U1/SPR/G960U1UEU1ARBG.html - This one has U1 in name but states SPR, this seems to match these exactly.
Problem with this is that means it is U1 firmware with SPR user data. This means your bootup logo would NOT change to sprint because it's not the full sprint package which means other FW tweaks carrier specific would not be included, only userdata which would require a factory reset to possibly see by itself.
The one the OP found seems to be just the normal U1 firmwares with the data part different only, thus your boot logo etc. would not change because it's the same one and not actually the sprint one.
We actually would need this one:
http://samsung-updates.com/details/121907/Galaxy_S9_SM-G960U/SM-G960U/SPR/G960USQU1ARB7.html
Oddly they both say Feb security patch yet are different FW version, BUT the model in this one is NOT the U1.
I could be wrong but I think this is the issue but no way to confirm since I can't get these other files...

ATT Note 8 on Verizon MVNO (Total Wireless) no 4G/LTE

I have a ATT Note 8 that I got the unlocked (with a the unlock code from ATT) and I have activated it on Total Wireless. I have been able to get the 3G, voice and texting to work, but I can't seem to get the 4G to work. I thought that it should work straight away, but that doesn't seem to be the case. It is a SM-N950U with firmware version N950USQU4CRF3. I tried to Odin flash the verizon firmware, but I could not get it to take (Odin refused/failed.)
If anybody could help me with this, I would appreciate it.
i have unlocked att note8, it works fine on LTE with Verizon Prepaid, 40$ for 6gb LTE data.
you have to flash a Verizon firmware with bootloader 4.
i like the unlocked firmware better, it has LTE+ to shows it connected to LTE Advanced and build in caller ID.
If you could link me to the correct firmware, that would be awesome!
here's the unlocked firmware.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77030285&postcount=1846
When I try to flash it, it fails. https://gyazo.com/c4fd1438dee3d7f2fae1471e255763e0
Any idea why it's failing?
cyhax said:
Any idea why it's failing?
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Which Odin did you use?
Comsey Odin or regular Odin?
Did you read the op of that link he gave you?
What's your bootloader version? Does it match or higher then the one you are flashing?
Bootloader version is the 5 number from the right of the baseband version number in about phone/software info.
BluePhnx said:
Which Odin did you use?
Comsey Odin or regular Odin?
Did you read the op of that link he gave you?
What's your bootloader version? Does it match or higher then the one you are flashing?
Bootloader version is the 5 number from the right of the baseband version number in about phone/software info.
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I was trying to use the patched Odin 3.13 as well as Prince Comsy's Odin (both fail). The guide didn't really describe the firmware version I was running, so it was a bit hard to understand. I have bootloader 4. I have tried the firmware he linked to and I tried the latest Verizon firmware downloaded from SamFirm. Looking at the name of the firmware files, they are bootloader 4.
Thank you
I was finally able to get it to flash using a friends computer. Unfortunately all of the att stuff is still on the phone, I still have no access to 4g lte.

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