I noticed after rooting that I went from firmware U to U1.
I guess my question is can I use normal Odin to flash SM-G955U1 firmware and have my phone unlocked so I can use my goole Fi sim card?
Kaldrick said:
I noticed after rooting that I went from firmware U to U1.
I guess my question is can I use normal Odin to flash SM-G955U1 firmware and have my phone unlocked so I can use my goole Fi sim card?
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Flashing the firmware alone will not unlock the phone. You must have the carrier it is attached to unlock it first.
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Flashing the firmware alone will not unlock the phone. You must have the carrier it is attached to unlock it first.
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Hi, could i do the reverse? i have a g955u1 Us version, can install the ATT firmware to it? will it work?
nlesir said:
Hi, could i do the reverse? i have a g955u1 Us version, can install the ATT firmware to it? will it work?
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When you buy a Galaxy S8 Plus at a store in the usa like Best buy or other, you will get the model SM-G955U1 which is unlocked and it works will att and tmobile sim cards, i have that model and works fine with Tmobile.
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-G955U locked to USA carriers version
-G955U1 is the Unlocked version
Kaldrick said:
I noticed after rooting that I went from firmware U to U1.
I guess my question is can I use normal Odin to flash SM-G955U1 firmware and have my phone unlocked so I can use my goole Fi sim card?
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You can use ODIN to flash U1 firmware for a bloatfree experience, but that WILL NOT carrier unlock your device. It has to be unlocked by the carrier. Either by calling them direct or paying for an unlock service. But if your phone is paid off, your carrier will unlock it for free.
nlesir said:
Hi, could i do the reverse? i have a g955u1 Us version, can install the ATT firmware to it? will it work?
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Of course. Search the forums and carrier switching thread.
iSeven77 said:
When you buy a Galaxy S8 Plus at a store in the usa like Best buy or other, you will get the model SM-G955U1 which is unlocked and it works will att and tmobile sim cards, i have that model and works fine with Tmobile.
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That's a half truth. You CAN purchase the U1 model at Best Buy, but only if you specifically ask for it. They also sell the carrier versions for ATT, Verizon, and I believe Sprint.
The U1 can also be purchased directly from Samsung, as well as the carrier versions.
Yes the U1 works with ALL major US carriers. I.e. Verizon, Sprint, ATT, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and all their MVNOs.
You can try my post i would like to help you
Mr. Orange 645 said:
You can use ODIN to flash U1 firmware for a bloatfree experience, but that WILL NOT carrier unlock your device. It has to be unlocked by the carrier. Either by calling them direct or paying for an unlock service. But if your phone is paid off, your carrier will unlock it for free.
Of course. Search the forums and carrier switching thread.
That's a half truth. You CAN purchase the U1 model at Best Buy, but only if you specifically ask for it. They also sell the carrier versions for ATT, Verizon, and I believe Sprint.
The U1 can also be purchased directly from Samsung, as well as the carrier versions.
Yes the U1 works with ALL major US carriers. I.e. Verizon, Sprint, ATT, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and all their MVNOs.
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i keep on getting this error in odin <ID:0/004> abl.elf
leonardojt said:
i keep on getting this error in odin <ID:0/004> abl.elf
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use latest Odin 3.13.1
TQ
ikrishaary said:
use latest Odin 3.13.1
TQ
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Thanks, it worked
I have the U1 and flashed U firmware, and was trying to go back to U1 and Odin is being a pita about it.
Any pointers on how to get my U1 phone that thinks it's a U now, to get back to being a U1? Get a binary error when I try. I have both firmware. U oddly says it's an XAS file (phone still shows being XAA, but U1 is an XAA file, both from sammob, and both are latest updates, Dec. 1st.).
h2o2h said:
I have the U1 and flashed U firmware, and was trying to go back to U1 and Odin is being a pita about it.
Any pointers on how to get my U1 phone that thinks it's a U now, to get back to being a U1? Get a binary error when I try. I have both firmware. U oddly says it's an XAS file (phone still shows being XAA, but U1 is an XAA file, both from sammob, and both are latest updates, Dec. 1st.).
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If your getting a binary error either you are 1 of 3 things. Using older firmware than on the device. You need to flash the combination file then subsequent firmware. Like u1 combo u. Or u combo u1. Or wrong odin. 3.13b
Sir pls help for me my samsung galaxy s8 plus model no is (SM-G955U) can i flashed firmware like (SM-G955F) pls help me.
WasifMeraj said:
Sir pls help for me my samsung galaxy s8 plus model no is (SM-G955U) can i flashed firmware like (SM-G955F) pls help me.
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No you cannot.
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No you cannot.
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Thank you sir for replying.
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I've read that the Galaxy S9 hardware is identical for all carriers in the USA.
If I bought a factory unlocked Galaxy S9 can I flash it to the carrier I am using (Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T) to enable carrier specific software and features? Can I flash it back to the unlocked firmware?
I already see a thread about flashing the unlocked firmware to carrier models so I am assuming there are no issues there.
Can one carrier model be flashed to another carrier model?
No, bootloaders are different, with the S7 there was an unbranded U firmware that was compatible with most of them, unlocked firmware will be that one for the S9, but no you cannot just flash different device firmwares to the wrong model
I was able to flash the ATT rom onto my Verizon S9. I got a VZ s9 from work but I'm on ATT. For the most part it's worked great, I had done the same thing previously with a Galaxy S7. I say for the most part b/c I am on here tonight to post a question myself about the fact that I'm getting a delay with MMS messages. I imagine it has something to do with the APNs I have setup, but I can't seem to figure it out.
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I was able to flash the ATT rom onto my Verizon S9. I got a VZ s9 from work but I'm on ATT. For the most part it's worked great, I had done the same thing previously with a Galaxy S7. I say for the most part b/c I am on here tonight to post a question myself about the fact that I'm getting a delay with MMS messages. I imagine it has something to do with the APNs I have setup, but I can't seem to figure it out.
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Did you have to flash to the U1 software first?
I do think that is what I ended up doing... tried to go directly first and it kept failing. Got fed up and decided to just try and put the bone stock rom on it, and that went on really easily.... so after using it like that a few days I tried to drop the ATT rom on it and it worked without issue.
SEALBoy said:
I've read that the Galaxy S9 hardware is identical for all carriers in the USA.
If I bought a factory unlocked Galaxy S9 can I flash it to the carrier I am using (Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T) to enable carrier specific software and features? Can I flash it back to the unlocked firmware?
I already see a thread about flashing the unlocked firmware to carrier models so I am assuming there are no issues there.
Can one carrier model be flashed to another carrier model?
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Yes, but you need to go to the u1 firmware 1st then to the other carrier firmware. Also make sure you avoid the newer firmwares with the new bootloader, as the unlocked model and certain carrier models don't have the new bootloader.
*Detection* said:
No, bootloaders are different, with the S7 there was an unbranded U firmware that was compatible with most of them, unlocked firmware will be that one for the S9, but no you cannot just flash different device firmwares to the wrong model
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lolol
yes u can.. u can flash between U and U1 firmwares no problem..
normally ud b correct tho but since s8/s8+ it has been ok.. just cant flash 9600 or 9650 to a U or U1 device
elliwigy said:
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yes u can.. u can flash between U and U1 firmwares no problem..
normally ud b correct tho but since s8/s8+ it has been ok.. just cant flash 9600 or 9650 to a U or U1 device
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That'll be why I still thought that then, coming straight from the S7 > S9
Had many members flashing the wrong firmwares thinking they could do that and bricking their S7s / wondering why ODIN failed
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That'll be why I still thought that then, coming straight from the S7 > S9
Had many members flashing the wrong firmwares thinking they could do that and bricking their S7s / wondering why ODIN failed
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I tried downloading vzw firmware G960USQS3ARI6 to my unlocked sprint s9 and still not vzw flashed. want to do this so can have voice over LTE. Any other steps im missing? flash went through but still sprint
As soon as Firmware ver. 3 came out for the G960U1, I was able to flash it to my Sprint G960U and finally have VoLTE, WiFi calling and stable LTE for MetroPCS. Used samkey to unlock it from Sprint. My phone is actually performing much faster without all of Sprint's bloatware hogging my RAM and storage space. I can confirm that OTA updates still work the same...I received September's security patch (current) with no problems. Device is still official status and Knox hasn't been tripped.
A lot of people think you can just flash the carrier firmware of your choice and boom, it works...I had the same thought process....that's not the case. You have to make sure that there is a matching firmware version for the carrier you want to flash to, as well as make sure the G960U1 firmware version (the unlocked version of the S9's software you have to flash first before even carrier flashing) is the same version of what is installed on your phone now. It's easy ya'll......just READ lol.
I'm in love with my phone again thanks to XDA. ?
HAPPY FLASHING!
nickosarus2008 said:
As soon as Firmware ver. 3 came out for the G960U1, I was able to flash it to my Sprint G960U and finally have VoLTE, WiFi calling and stable LTE for MetroPCS. Used samkey to unlock it from Sprint. My phone is actually performing much faster without all of Sprint's bloatware hogging my RAM and storage space. I can confirm that OTA updates still work the same...I received September's security patch (current) with no problems. Device is still official status and Knox hasn't been tripped.
A lot of people think you can just flash the carrier firmware of your choice and boom, it works...I had the same thought process....that's not the case. You have to make sure that there is a matching firmware version for the carrier you want to flash to, as well as make sure the G960U1 firmware version (the unlocked version of the S9's software you have to flash first before even carrier flashing) is the same version of what is installed on your phone now. It's easy ya'll......just READ lol.
I'm in love with my phone again thanks to XDA.
HAPPY FLASHING!
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Hi, I got one unlocked G960U1(G960U1UES3ARI1) and downloaded new fireware(G960U1UES3ARI1-SPR) from sammobile, but after flashed SPR ROM successfully, the info on the phone still shows XAA, anything I missed here? Thanks!
Curtis2018 said:
Hi, I got one unlocked G960U1(G960U1UES3ARI1) and downloaded new fireware(G960U1UES3ARI1-SPR) from sammobile, but after flashed SPR ROM successfully, the info on the phone still shows XAA, anything I missed here? Thanks!
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Well first off, you have the unlocked phone. I don't. My G960U is originally from Sprint, so I'm not sure about carrier flashing regarding the G960U1. I thought it was supposed to provision itself after you put the sim in, and the associated carrier apps will download since it's the unlocked model...but I may be wrong...
SEALBoy said:
I've read that the Galaxy S9 hardware is identical for all carriers in the USA.
If I bought a factory unlocked Galaxy S9 can I flash it to the carrier I am using (Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T) to enable carrier specific software and features? Can I flash it back to the unlocked firmware?
I already see a thread about flashing the unlocked firmware to carrier models so I am assuming there are no issues there.
Can one carrier model be flashed to another carrier model?
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I know so many people have already answered your question from some saying No to others saying Yes but you need to Install U1 first and Bla Bla Bla.
I want to give you one specific answer: With S9 you can any Carriers firmware you wish or even Unlocked phone's firmware. You will never have any issue. And you don't ever need to flash U1 or something else before changing carrier firmware you can Flash from ATT S9 firmware to VZW S9 firmware without any issue. You can also flash from U to U1 which is from Carrier specific to Unbranded/Unlocked but only hiccup is original Odin will give you SHA-256 error, which is normal because you are flashing U1 firm to U device or vice versa. This error can easily be resolved by used Patched odin that disabled SHA-256 check. And trust me you will never have any issue.
You will never want to do this but I have gone as far as mix-matching U and U1 firmware together as well. Like flashing AP, BL and CP of U device but flashing CSC of U1 device. and it still works.
hey there, a little late to the party, having trouble with going from a Verizon to a Sprint, even by way of U1. I can't get any of them to work. And I've been told I have to go from VZW to U1 before I went to Sprint. Is that not the case? I'm having a hell of a time getting anything to flash, everything fails.
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hey there, a little late to the party, having trouble with going from a Verizon to a Sprint, even by way of U1. I can't get any of them to work. And I've been told I have to go from VZW to U1 before I went to Sprint. Is that not the case? I'm having a hell of a time getting anything to flash, everything fails.
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well, I tried to load the Sprint image from the VZW, no dice. It said it passed, but upon reboot loaded up the old Big Red (even with the Sprint SIM in it).
Anyone have any ideas? This is driving me insane....
Hi. I have an AT&T-branded unlocked S9 (SM-G960U) and I have not been receiving software updates. The date of the installed security patch is Nov. 1, 2018, and I'm still on Android 8.0. When I check for updates, it says that my phone is up-to-date. My current carrier is outside the USA. I have also tried updating via Smart Switch but it also says my phone is up-to-date.
Is there any way I could get the Android Pie update?
Thanks for the help!
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Hi. I have an AT&T-branded unlocked S9 (SM-G960U) and I have not been receiving software updates. The date of the installed security patch is Nov. 1, 2018, and I'm still on Android 8.0. When I check for updates, it says that my phone is up-to-date. My current carrier is outside the USA. I have also tried updating via Smart Switch but it also says my phone is up-to-date.
Is there any way I could get the Android Pie update?
Thanks for the help!
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Flash with odin and get the firmware from sammobile or Frija app on xda
Instructions all over XDA and sammobile
*Detection* said:
Flash with odin and get the firmware from sammobile or Frija app on xda
Instructions all over XDA and sammobile
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Frija??
aaronisham95 said:
Frija??
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-t3910584
*Detection* said:
Flash with odin and get the firmware from sammobile or Frija app on xda
Instructions all over XDA and sammobile
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I have considered using Odin but I can't find the AT&T firmware on Sammobile :/
Ocelot584 said:
I have considered using Odin but I can't find the AT&T firmware on Sammobile :/
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You can use the U1 firmware (Unbranded) you don't need the carrier one, any for the U will work, and U1
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You can use the U1 firmware (Unbranded) you don't need the carrier one, any for the U will work, and U1
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When I check out the U1 firmwares, I see different variants listed (ATT, TMB, etc.). As you said, the U1 firmware is unbranded, so why are there carrier-specific variants?
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When I check out the U1 firmwares, I see different variants listed (ATT, TMB, etc.). As you said, the U1 firmware is unbranded, so why are there carrier-specific variants?
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XAA is the one you want for unbranded, all the info you need is already here on XDA
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/how-to-flash-u1-firmware-to-device-t3765200/page10
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When I check out the U1 firmwares, I see different variants listed (ATT, TMB, etc.). As you said, the U1 firmware is unbranded, so why are there carrier-specific variants?
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XAA is the one you want for unbranded, all the info you need is already here on XDA
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/how-to-flash-u1-firmware-to-device-t3765200/page10
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in short, the U1 is a debloated version of stock without the carrier junk. The different iterations will have different modem files that are intended to work best with the respective markets they are built for, globally speaking. Samsung stopped making a separate version for the GSM carriers in the USA with the S8 which is why all the stock image files are now cross compatible. They technically always were, its just that theyre far more interchangable now due to this physical difference no longer existing
*Detection* said:
XAA is the one you want for unbranded, all the info you need is already here on XDA
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/how-to-flash-u1-firmware-to-device-t3765200/page10
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Thanks! :good:
youdoofus said:
in short, the U1 is a debloated version of stock without the carrier junk. The different iterations will have different modem files that are intended to work best with the respective markets they are built for, globally speaking. Samsung stopped making a separate version for the GSM carriers in the USA with the S8 which is why all the stock image files are now cross compatible. They technically always were, its just that theyre far more interchangable now due to this physical difference no longer existing
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So do you mean that the different carrier versions of U1 firmware don't have carrier apps, but have files that make the phone more compatible with the carrier's network?
It seems as though AT&T can only send updates over their network, which I don't have access to because I'm outside the US. If I change my firmware to U1, would I then receive updates OTA in the future directly from Samsung?
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It seems as though AT&T can only send updates over their network, which I don't have access to because I'm outside the US. If I change my firmware to U1, would I then receive updates OTA in the future directly from Samsung?
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Yes
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So do you mean that the different carrier versions of U1 firmware don't have carrier apps, but have files that make the phone more compatible with the carrier's network?
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they have very minimal bloatware, they might include carrier apps, but very few. They usually have carrier specific radio firmware to allow the phone to operate best on that specific network, yes.
i would flash one in the very near future myself, but im about to head to Mexico on vacation, so im a tad paranoid to do so. Ill do it when i get back tho. By the end of this month, ill be running a U1 firmware set
Hey guys hope u r all good I'm new on this forum so can anyone please help me
So I have a Tmobile carrier locked samsung s9 (SM-G960U) and I also checked that can I unlock it officially and it says Tmobile have a device unlock app which unlock your phone by permanently unlocking it i searched my app and I had the Device unlock app from Tmobile i opened the app and followed the instructions and when I clicked permanent unlock it took some time and after few secs I said unlocked approved u have to restart your device to apply changes and when I restarted the phone the device unlock app was disabled by itself and my device was still carrier locked and when I re-enable the app from app manager it said it said u have to restart your device again the charges has not been done i tried it again but it goes in loop i also factory reset my device and tried but its still the same . So the question is can I install a global firmware or an unlocked firmware on my s9 (SM-G960U) or how can I unlock the device officially cuz I checked the phone its is not blacklisted and fully paid so what should I do plz help and I'm from Pakistan do I can't go to a Tmobile store coz we don't have there service here . Thanks
Edit : and can you guys also tell me if I'm willing to flash my s9 to an unlocked firmware do I need to enable oem unlocking if yes then how can l enable it I don't have the oem unlock option in my Developer mode
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Hey guys hope u r all good I'm new on this forum so can anyone please help me
So I have a Tmobile carrier locked samsung s9 (SM-G960U) and I also checked that can I unlock it officially and it says Tmobile have a device unlock app which unlock your phone by permanently unlocking it i searched my app and I had the Device unlock app from Tmobile i opened the app and followed the instructions and when I clicked permanent unlock it took some time and after few secs I said unlocked approved u have to restart your device to apply changes and when I restarted the phone the device unlock app was disabled by itself and my device was still carrier locked and when I re-enable the app from app manager it said it said u have to restart your device again the charges has not been done i tried it again but it goes in loop i also factory reset my device and tried but its still the same . So the question is can I install a global firmware or an unlocked firmware on my s9 (SM-G960U) or how can I unlock the device officially cuz I checked the phone its is not blacklisted and fully paid so what should I do plz help and I'm from Pakistan do I can't go to a Tmobile store coz we don't have there service here . Thanks
Edit : and can you guys also tell me if I'm willing to flash my s9 to an unlocked firmware do I need to enable oem unlocking if yes then how can l enable it I don't have the oem unlock option in my Developer mode
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https://www.t-mobile.com/responsibility/consumer-info/policies/sim-unlock-policy
Please read this, there might be some restrictions still applied to your phone.
Unlock app requires a TMobile account at least.
I got Note 10+ 256gb unlocked version from Samsung. Planning on using it on Tmobile. Do I need to do anything specific to make it more compatible with Tmobile. I've currently unlocked s10e on Tmobile and overall network coverage seems bit subpar compared to Galaxy S8 that I purchased from Tmobile.
So I'm just curious if I need to do anything for Note 10+ ince I get it, to make it more network friendly.
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Download the tmobile firmware from sam mobile and odin it to your unlocked.
I googled it but didn't have luck. Any chance there is a link to the T-Mobile firmware?
stu5797 said:
I googled it but didn't have luck. Any chance there is a link to the T-Mobile firmware?
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It's not up on Sammobile yet...
But it is on samfrew
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__Note10+__256GB__/c3pb/TMB/N975USQU1ASGO/N975UOYN1ASGO/
What about for the 512 version unlocked? Can use same as 256 unlocked?
And is it recommended to flash the firmware (T-Mobile in my case too) right out of the box or do you have to put your old sim in from your previous phone first, then setup your gmail acct and let the sim reach the T-Mobile network?
Never had unlocked phones so this will be a first, hence the questions...
I just flashed my Note 10+ with TMB fimware and it all went fine. here is the link from Sammobile https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-10-plus/firmware/SM-N975U/
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What about for the 512 version unlocked? Can use same as 256 unlocked?
And is it recommended to flash the firmware (T-Mobile in my case too) right out of the box or do you have to put your old sim in from your previous phone first, then setup your gmail acct and let the sim reach the T-Mobile network?
Never had unlocked phones so this will be a first, hence the questions...
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It doesn't really matter. The storage size doesn't affect the firmware. It's all the same.
Flashing the carrier firmware will factory reset your device, so I wouldn't waste time setting it up first. Just put your SIM in and let it provision for T-Mobile. It happens automatically so there's nothing you have to do. Then flash the firmware with ODIN.
Just research and make sure you know what you're doing before flashing. ODIN is fairly fool proof, but it's still best to know what you're doing first.
Add each file to it's respective field in Odin v3.13.3. Use CSC_*** if you want to do a clean flash or HOME_CSC_*** if you want to keep your apps and data.
I thought you can flash without messing with your data.
stu5797 said:
Add each file to it's respective field in Odin v3.13.3. Use CSC_*** if you want to do a clean flash or HOME_CSC_*** if you want to keep your apps and data.
I thought you can flash without messing with your data.
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Technically you can flash without messing data but will be difficult to identify the reasons if you encounter any issues after that. So its better to flash it now itself when its freshly out of the box
I was going to update the Unlocked firmware via OTA software update. Once I receive the update I will then flash the Tmobile firmware via Odin
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What about for the 512 version unlocked? Can use same as 256 unlocked?
And is it recommended to flash the firmware (T-Mobile in my case too) right out of the box or do you have to put your old sim in from your previous phone first, then setup your gmail acct and let the sim reach the T-Mobile network?
Never had unlocked phones so this will be a first, hence the questions...
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Just received my unlocked Note10+ 512GB an hour ago and, as was the case with my unlocked Note9, it works great out of the box with T-Mobile and Mint (a discount reseller). No custom flashes needed unless you want the TMO bloatware. I would leave it as-is and just download the respective carrier apps individually. Love this BEAST so far! :good:
I bought the note 10+ and i'm on the tmobile network. The only issue I'm having is VOLTE. To my knowledge VOLTE should work. Can anyone confirm this?
Tired waiting for sprint to send android 10 update.
lame carrier locked.
Use the Frija tool and download the Sprint variant of Android 10.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-N975U1/SPR/download/N975U1UEU2BSLC/309277/
AFAIK you should still receive OTA updates
AllTheWay said:
Use the Frija tool and download the Sprint variant of Android 10.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-N975U1/SPR/download/N975U1UEU2BSLC/309277/
AFAIK you should still receive OTA updates
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Thank you very much, however I am on a locked device and it's a miracle you found a sprint variant even though none reporting they got it on sprint. And the csc says unknown.
I am not ungrateful. I am afraid to flash via odin unlocked variant.
I have firmware N975USQU2BSL7 already of locked devices in the USA but the SPRINT USER DATA MD5 file,. and my query was if i install what I have, when january's patch comes will it update if im on december now. I would not yet try unlocked firmware and thank you for All you provided.
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Thank you very much, however I am on a locked device and it's a miracle you found a sprint variant even though none reporting they got it on sprint. And the csc says unknown.
I am not ungrateful. I am afraid to flash via odin unlocked variant.
I have firmware N975USQU2BSL7 already of locked devices in the USA but the SPRINT USER DATA MD5 file,. and my query was if i install what I have, when january's patch comes will it update if im on december now. I would not yet try unlocked firmware and thank you for All you provided.
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It will still work. The SPR in the ROM stands for Sprint. Check the CSC file to confirm before you flash it but I thought it said SPR. Just flash the ROM using the Odin patched version for it to work.
I am using a AT&T Note 10 with the Star Wars ROM and I just received the Android 10 update earlier tonight. You will still receive the OTA updates but they just might be for the unlocked version if you are okay with that.
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Use the Frija tool and download the Sprint variant of Android 10.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-N975U1/SPR/download/N975U1UEU2BSLC/309277/
AFAIK you should still receive OTA updates
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It will still work. The SPR in the ROM stands for Sprint. Check the CSC file to confirm before you flash it. Just flash the ROM using the Odin patched version.
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IF I flash again, without the usual included spr user data will my locked sprint still get OTA for jan and forward.
MASTERGRAD said:
IF I flash again, without the usual included spr user data will my locked sprint still get OTA for jan and forward.
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For it to get the updates you need to use the CSC that came with the ROM you flash if that makes sense.
AllTheWay said:
For it to get the updates you need to use the CSC that came with the ROM you flash if that makes sense.
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ok.
AllTheWay said:
For it to get the updates you need to use the CSC that came with the ROM you flash if that makes sense.
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https://imgur.com/ZN8m6bX GUESS what just now
I have a question for anyone that may know more than me...
I have an unlocked sprint note 10 plus. Ive flashed it with XAA. So im on unlocked firmware on an unlocked sprint note 10. Im settings my csc shows this... tmk/tmk/spr. Im using metro pcs as the carrier. Where will my updates come from? Using sam info app, it shows the firmware as XAA and active csc as tmk. I have a bunch of avalible csc to use but i dont have the dialer codes with metro. I have inserted a att sim and i have the dialer code to change the csc. However when i put the metro pcs sim in, it goes back to tmk/tmk/spr.
Question 1: With tmk/tmk/spr, on XAA firmware, where will updates come from? Metro Pcs, sprint, or samsung?
Question 2: Are the csc codes tmk/tmk/spr correct being as i am on XAA firmware?
Thanks!
Hi guys I got a Verizon N975U note 10 plus and its stuck on Verizon I'm trying to flash it with U1 so I can pop a sim in and changes it to that carrier. Do I just need to flash it with the U1 file here https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=297980 or will it need something special the build # is SQS2ASJ8
johntudd said:
Hi guys I got a Verizon N975U note 10 plus and its stuck on Verizon I'm trying to flash it with U1 so I can pop a sim in and changes it to that carrier. Do I just need to flash it with the U1 file here https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=297980 or will it need something special the build # is SQS2ASJ8
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Can't say for sure it would work on U firmware (lack of first hand experience to verify) as it would for U1.... As long as the phone is network/sim unlocked then you should be able to just put the new sim card in it (and the phone will read the sim card settings and apply them).
Flashing the U1 firmware instructions on flashing U1 firmware have been at link below (bottom of first post). You can get the firmware from that thread also.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80072192&postcount=1
Of course keep in mind that none of this will matter unless the phone is sim/network unlocked. As long as you meet the requirements from Verizon (or the phone was blacklisted for either non payment, lost/stolen or a warranty/insurance exchange that wasn't sent in) then this shouldn't be an issue.
its locked to Verizon at the moment when I put a sim in it will work for a bit then say its not allowed to use another carriers sim at this time.
johntudd said:
its locked to Verizon at the moment when I put a sim in it will work for a bit then say its not allowed to use another carriers sim at this time.
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Either wait until the phone is able to be unlocked by Verizon, or call them and request that they unlock it for you. Until that happens you will not be able to use a non-verizon sim card.
I would also advise keeping the U firmware for Verizon installed and not flashing the U1 firmware, as the Verizon sim/network unlock requires the carrier firmware... At least that is what I am gathering from various discussions/threads.
johntudd said:
Hi guys I got a Verizon N975U note 10 plus and its stuck on Verizon I'm trying to flash it with U1 so I can pop a sim in and changes it to that carrier. Do I just need to flash it with the U1 file here https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=297980 or will it need something special the build # is SQS2ASJ8
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Is your phone carrier locked to Verizon? Has it been activated on Verizon's service for 30 days? If not, I'm pretty sure firmware flashing won't help anything. I'm on a Verizon MVNO and they wouldn't even unlock it for me to use on their own network. I had to activate with them for 30 days.
However, now that mine is unlocked, it's still locked down to Verizon in a lotof ways. My SIM card for my current carrier can't apply an APN, for example, so I have to do it manually. I'm contemplating flashing U1 to fix that issue (I hope).
I have a very similar situation. I bought a Note 10+ N975U (Verizon Unlocked) and I want to take it to U1 and then maybe to Sprint. I tried to go to the OP here and follow instructions. So I downloaded and selected all the files for U1 and apparently I did the "no-no" and got stopped with the SW Rev Check Fail : abl Fused 2 > Binary 1. I looked at what my phone is on and it is the SJ8 (November?) from Verizon. I'm guessing that means the BL file (bootloader?) in the U1 folder (SGO?) is older than what is on my phone? What do I need to do differently? I already tried without selecting the BL file, but it still gives the same error. Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance!
baumanbt said:
I have a very similar situation. I bought a Note 10+ N975U (Verizon Unlocked) and I want to take it to U1 and then maybe to Sprint. I tried to go to the OP here and follow instructions. So I downloaded and selected all the files for U1 and apparently I did the "no-no" and got stopped with the SW Rev Check Fail : abl Fused 2 > Binary 1. I looked at what my phone is on and it is the SJ8 (November?) from Verizon. I'm guessing that means the BL file (bootloader?) in the U1 folder (SGO?) is older than what is on my phone? What do I need to do differently? I already tried without selecting the BL file, but it still gives the same error. Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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The bootloader of the U1 firmware you were trying to flash is lower then what is currently on your phone. So yes you are correct that is the no-no. Also you can not skip the bootloader file when flashing, so that wouldn't have worked.
If you read through that thread you will have found others asking how to go from U to U1 firmware. Also the error within regards to trying to flash a lower bootloader version firmware was also asked and answered. I would encourage you to browse that thread and the Q&A forum because this process has been discussed on more then one occasion... It might contain helpful/useful info for you.
In short you need to get a newer firmware release. Using samfirm or frija apps, or the sammobile website look for the firmware your seeking. Google searching will show you how to obtain samfirm, frija is posted the forum here if I recall correctly.
For U1 the model is SM-N975U1 and the region is XAA.