So I'm trying to flash Verizon SM-G998U1 firmware on my Verizon SM-G998U S21 Ultra. Wanted to find out if I'll need the Patched Odin Vs. the Normal Odin. I hear the Patched Odin is the way to go for someone trying to flash firmware when moving between regions but I wanted to find out if my scenario is better dealt with the Patched Odin or the normal one. Just looking for a little guidance. Already have the latest Verizon SM-G998U1 firmware downloaded. And now I'm looking into getting the correct Odin to use when flashing my phone.
only use the patched version
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I have a Canadian variant with a different model number but I want to install firmware from tmobile which basically has the same specs, but when I do Odin flash I get fail messages. The only firmware that works is for my specific model N910W8.
How can I flash other country firmware? Anyone know how? I did it with my S5 so I'm confused. Thanks
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Brava27 said:
I have a Canadian variant with a different model number but I want to install firmware from tmobile which basically has the same specs, but when I do Odin flash I get fail messages. The only firmware that works is for my specific model N910W8.
How can I flash other country firmware? Anyone know how? I did it with my S5 so I'm confused. Thanks
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It's not a question of another country's firmware but instead it's just a fact that
you should not and cannot odin flash a different model's firmware into your
phone no matter how similar the two models might be.
I cannot odin flash firmware from sammobile designed
for N910W8 into my N910T model either.
You are lucky that your odin flashing of N910T firmware simply failed,
it could have been a disaster since it could have easily bricked your phone.
Remember there is a BIG difference between firmware and roms...
They are NOT the same thing...
You will be able to flash some zip file roms which are designed for the N910T
successfully using twrp recovery but before you do I would strongly suggest to
do a lot of research before flashing anything so you don't wind up with a shiny
brick.
Good luck!
Misterjunky said:
It's not a question of another country's firmware but instead it's just a fact that
you should not and cannot odin flash a different model's firmware into your
phone no matter how similar the two models might be.
I cannot odin flash firmware from sammobile designed
for N910W8 into my N910T model either.
You are lucky that your odin flashing of N910T firmware simply failed,
it could have been a disaster since it could have easily bricked your phone.
Remember there is a BIG difference between firmware and roms...
They are NOT the same thing...
You will be able to flash some zip file roms which are designed for the N910T
successfully using twrp recovery but before you do I would strongly suggest to
do a lot of research before flashing anything so you don't wind up with a shiny
brick.
Good luck!
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Appreciate your time for the answer! Thanks
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
ok so, i have a straight talk s10 and i want to install verizon software on it. i have already tried using odin but, it still comes back as a straight talk software. i am getting no errors on odin and it says it successfully passed. what am i doing wrong??
You have to first flash SM-N975U1 (US unlocked) firmware first onto the device and then you can flash the U branded software you want. When you want to switch carrier firmware you must flash U1 firmware first.
I'm not new around here, and I've used Odin many times, but I am trying to flash the T-Mobile firmware on my S10 and it fails EVERY DANG TIME!!!!!!!!! I have all the file selected, and again it's the patched Odin, I just do not understand. PLEASE, help me. Image is attached.
Please for the love of god someone help I will paypal someone 20 dollars if they can help me figure out why it always fails.
I am currently downgrading from Beta 7 to Pie 9 BSIV as we speak on my Sprint S10 using ODIN 3.13.1. Did you download the software using Frija? I am also on a Sprint phone flashing Sprint firmware, is the phone you have originally from T Mobile? If you didn't download the firmware using Frija I would re download it using that and try it.
Poppawu696 said:
I am currently downgrading from Beta 7 to Pie 9 BSIV as we speak on my Sprint S10 using ODIN 3.13.1. Did you download the software using Frija? I am also on a Sprint phone flashing Sprint firmware, is the phone you have originally from T Mobile? If you didn't download the firmware using Frija I would re download it using that and try it.
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No I found the firmware on here. Everytime I put the corresponding fields in Odin, it always fails, and I don't understand why.
C-4Nati said:
No I found the firmware on here. Everytime I put the corresponding fields in Odin, it always fails, and I don't understand why.
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Download most recent firmware using frija. I bet the one you trying to flash is older than what the phone is currently on. You can't flash older firmware no matter what even if using patched Odin.
abl.efl is bootloader, it is normal to fail at bootloader, cause that bootloader is older than the actually one you do have.
You either have to remove bootloader from firmware (if you can), or flash another firmware with the same - or higher bootloader.
Why don't you use stock Odin?
Hello guys, I need your help. I bought the phone in the US and moved to country Georgia. As I understand because the CSC code changed I can't update the software. My only option is to flash it via Odin. Following the youtube guide, I downloaded Frija and Odin apps, but I am stuck in the Frija app because don't know which CSC code I should provide alongside my phone model to download the firmware. Could you clarify this matter for me? Thank you in advance.
please
go to :
setting/about phone/software information/Service provider SW ver
and post the result
yakapa40 said:
please
go to :
setting/about phone/software information/Service provider SW ver
and post the result
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Thank you for reaching out. After a whole day of digging into the matter I solved the issue. I changed CSC code few times, suprisingly which didn't work. Then as someone pointed out that model of my phone was for Verizon, I changed CSC to verizon branded phone one and viola it did the trick. Although, after all the updates csc stayed same and it brought some Verizon bloatware and verizon start animation during bootup. Do you have any info as to should I change csc back to XAA or let it stay as it is? Note: I bought phone as an unlocked one and it's unlocked but still it was Verizon branded one. Would that cause any problems?
Download SM-G998U1 (XAA) in sammobile.com. Flash it using odin patched (Regular odin will not work)
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Download SM-G998U1 (XAA) in sammobile.com. Flash it using odin patched (Regular odin will not work)
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I have zero knowledge of flashing modding firmwares. Can I ask you why you are suggesting this, is Verizon version of the firmware inferior in any way?
gujikoo said:
I have zero knowledge of flashing modding firmwares. Can I ask you why you are suggesting this, is Verizon version of the firmware inferior in any way?
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Verizon firmware comes with verizon apps. You dont need those. By flashing U1 firmware.
Then i would say youtube is your bestfriend. You will need samsung drivers to be installed in your pc. patched odin, then the firmware from sammobile.
1. Latest XAA Firmware (sammobile)
2. Samsung Drivers (Personal Mirror)
3. Patched Odin (Personal Mirror)
4. Youtube Guide (skip frija since you already download the firmware in sammobile)
Good luck.
gujikooif your device is unlocked you can stay with XAA CSC ( U1 firmware ) and you will not have Verizon bloatwares
gidzdlcrz3. Patched Odin (Personal Mirror)
Caution #1 - There are many stock/mod/patch copies floating around the internet with redirected links and other misleading claims and changes. The XDA links below are the only source for clean originals and the original 3B files.
Patched Odin 3.13.1
For those looking for a modified, modded, or patched odin that is a newer build than all the fake and renamed prince comsy 3.12.3 versions floating around. I patch recent Odin versions to offer similar functionality to the princecomsy; in that...
forum.xda-developers.com
yakapa40 said:
gujikooif your device is unlocked you can stay with XAA CSC ( U1 firmware ) and you will not have Verizon bloatwares
gidzdlcrz3. Patched Odin (Personal Mirror)
Caution #1 - There are many stock/mod/patch copies floating around the internet with redirected links and other misleading claims and changes. The XDA links below are the only source for clean originals and the original 3B files.
Patched Odin 3.13.1
For those looking for a modified, modded, or patched odin that is a newer build than all the fake and renamed prince comsy 3.12.3 versions floating around. I patch recent Odin versions to offer similar functionality to the princecomsy; in that...
forum.xda-developers.com
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I forgot where i download my patched odin so thats why i took the liberty to mirror it myself. But its clean AF.