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Can I flash ROMs intended for other note 4 variants?

I'm asking this question because the current build of CM13 for the N910V is underdeveloped at this time and I was wondering if I could flash CM13 for the SM-N910T or the sprint variant without any modem issues, etc.

Do a nandroid using TWRP and try it out. I've been testing different ROMs myself. I don't care for ASOP. Kind of ugly and useless without stock Samsung Apps. But I have tested MIUI, and a few other stock based ROMs found in the international Note 4 forum.
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Just backup your EFS, Modem, and Boot partitions for sure. If you get a successful flash, immediately use TWRP to restore those partitions and you should be golden. Might also have to edit build.prop to avoid Play Store issues.
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Has anyone tried a Sprint TW rom 6.0.1? I may give it a whirl and see if it works.
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what roms are available to flash?
Hi there,
I find myself in an unusual(i think?) situation in that I have the verizon Note 4 but i live in Ireland. Now while the phone is sim free for the most part, Data does not work here without a verizon plan obviously and it would have to be a roaming plan so I would'nt even think about purchasing one. So i've been waiting for an opportunity to root my N4, now that there is a method I'm just wondering if I would be able to flash a stock Irl/Uk rom to my phone, or another rom that would allow me to have data and spen features. I would like to find out if this is possible before I attempt to root. My phone is on 5.1.1 and is the BPA1 version. Any help much appreciated, thanks.

johnboysdeals said:
Hi there,
I find myself in an unusual(i think?) situation in that I have the verizon Note 4 but i live in Ireland. Now while the phone is sim free for the most part, Data does not work here without a verizon plan obviously and it would have to be a roaming plan so I would'nt even think about purchasing one. So i've been waiting for an opportunity to root my N4, now that there is a method I'm just wondering if I would be able to flash a stock Irl/Uk rom to my phone, or another rom that would allow me to have data and spen features. I would like to find out if this is possible before I attempt to root. My phone is on 5.1.1 and is the BPA1 version. Any help much appreciated, thanks.
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Pending you could add the correct APN for whatever carrier you will be using, you should be fine. I purchased 2 of these devices nearly 2 years ago. I'm on Verizon prepaid and my wife has been on T-Mobile every since.
Funny thing is I didn't have to set her APN manually. The phone did it automatically the day I put her SIM in. Now she doesn't get the full potential of LTE speeds and MMS is a bit kwonky, but it works.
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xelanetloads said:
Pending you could add the correct APN for whatever carrier you will be using, you should be fine. I purchased 2 of these devices nearly 2 years ago. I'm on Verizon prepaid and my wife has been on T-Mobile every since.
Funny thing is I didn't have to set her APN manually. The phone did it automatically the day I put her SIM in. Now she doesn't get the full potential of LTE speeds and MMS is a bit kwonky, but it works.
Thanks for the reply,
do you mean add the APN settings after i've rooted? I'm intending to flash the vodafone 5.1.1 IRL Stock Rom if it's possible, I already tried adding the APN settings and it does not work(unrooted) due to bootloader being locked and like i said i would need a verizon roaming plan to be able to use data. So if I get root and flash IRL vodafone stock rom, will I still have an unlocked phone or not? I'm not an expert in this but I would assume the phone would then be locked on the vodafone network yes? Or would it remain unlocked to any network? So just to be clear, what i would like to know is 1. will I be able to flash a stock rom from Vodafone Ireland once i'm rooted 2. If I do manage to flash Vodafone stock rom, will the phone still be unlocked or locked to vodafone? Any help much appreciated. Thanks.
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johnboysdeals said:
xelanetloads said:
Pending you could add the correct APN for whatever carrier you will be using, you should be fine. I purchased 2 of these devices nearly 2 years ago. I'm on Verizon prepaid and my wife has been on T-Mobile every since.
Funny thing is I didn't have to set her APN manually. The phone did it automatically the day I put her SIM in. Now she doesn't get the full potential of LTE speeds and MMS is a bit kwonky, but it works.
Thanks for the reply,
do you mean add the APN settings after i've rooted? I'm intending to flash the vodafone 5.1.1 IRL Stock Rom if it's possible, I already tried adding the APN settings and it does not work(unrooted) due to bootloader being locked and like i said i would need a verizon roaming plan to be able to use data. So if I get root and flash IRL vodafone stock rom, will I still have an unlocked phone or not? I'm not an expert in this but I would assume the phone would then be locked on the vodafone network yes? Or would it remain unlocked to any network? So just to be clear, what i would like to know is 1. will I be able to flash a stock rom from Vodafone Ireland once i'm rooted 2. If I do manage to flash Vodafone stock rom, will the phone still be unlocked or locked to vodafone? Any help much appreciated. Thanks.
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Unlocked sim and unlocked bootloader are different. The phone is sim unlocked from the factory and can never be sim relocked (for lack of a better term). So to answer #2, the phone will not be locked to vodafone.
For #1, I seriously doubt you could odin a stock vodafone rom to this phone and even if you could I'd highly discourage it. If the file contained a bootloader, it would lock the bootloader and could potentially brick the phone. I would recommend unlocking the bootloader, flashing TWRP recovery, rooting (or flash a rooted rom), and add your APN's. If the stock rom is blocking you from adding APN's there are hacks to get around it once rooted. I used to use an app called APN Manager that you install as a /system app that would let you change APN's as you wish.
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joshw0000 said:
johnboysdeals said:
Unlocked sim and unlocked bootloader are different. The phone is sim unlocked from the factory and can never be sim relocked (for lack of a better term). So to answer #2, the phone will not be locked to vodafone.
For #1, I seriously doubt you could odin a stock vodafone rom to this phone and even if you could I'd highly discourage it. If the file contained a bootloader, it would lock the bootloader and could potentially brick the phone. I would recommend unlocking the bootloader, flashing TWRP recovery, rooting (or flash a rooted rom), and add your APN's. If the stock rom is blocking you from adding APN's there are hacks to get around it once rooted. I used to use an app called APN Manager that you install as a /system app that would let you change APN's as you wish.
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ok thanks for the advice, which rom would you suggest to flash? Do you know is there any rom the supports the S Pen features? Thanks for your time.
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johnboysdeals said:
joshw0000 said:
ok thanks for the advice, which rom would you suggest to flash? Do you know is there any rom the supports the S Pen features? Thanks for your time.
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Any Touchwiz rom should support the S Pen. I believe the Paul (5.1.1) rom does. There's a Note 5 rom that should support it. Just stay away from CM13 or any AOSP roms and you should have S Pen support.
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joshw0000 said:
johnboysdeals said:
Any Touchwiz rom should support the S Pen. I believe the Paul (5.1.1) rom does. There's a Note 5 rom that should support it. Just stay away from CM13 or any AOSP roms and you should have S Pen support.
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ok thanks for your help, much appreciated.
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Not such an unusual situation hello from Ireland also a proud verizon note 4 user myself. Meteor and Emobile for me. Data works fine. Let me know if ya need any help.

I am also curious about this situation. I got an awesome deal for my 910v; brand new unopened for 280usd. Only problem is T-mobile sim doesn't get service, and it seems people have lost T-mobile service after upgrading to 5.0. So now I'm stuck with my aging S3 and this brilliant phone just sits there. Fingers crossed that johnboy sees some good results T.T

How to Make TMB/TMB/TMB from TMB/TMB/XAA

Hi Guilds,
I just flashed T mobile firmware on S8 plus which was originally unlocked version. Found couple of glitches and I hope someone might had this issue before and can give some insight.
* After flashing full T mobile firmware and full reset from recovery I can see TMB/TMB/XAA. I am not sure why? Is there anyway to make
TMB/TMB/TMB ?
* I can not see VoLTE toggle in phone setting anymore . Anyone else?
Thanks in advance.

gotojanoo said:
Hi Guilds,
I just flashed T mobile firmware on S8 plus which was originally unlocked version. Found couple of glitches and I hope someone might had this issue before and can give some insight.
* After flashing full T mobile firmware and full reset from recovery I can see TMB/TMB/XAA. I am not sure why? Is there anyway to make
TMB/TMB/TMB ?
* I can not see VoLTE toggle in phone setting anymore . Anyone else?
Thanks in advance.
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I just did the same. I can't see the VoLTE toggle anymore, but according to IMS Settings, it is turned on and activated. There's a thread here on how to verify it.
But where are you seeing TMB/TMB/XAA? I know those are the CSCs, but what app are you using to see them?

Mr. Orange 645 said:
I just did the same. I can't see the VoLTE toggle anymore, but according to IMS Settings, it is turned on and activated. There's a thread here on how to verify it.
But where are you seeing TMB/TMB/XAA? I know those are the CSCs, but what app are you using to see them?
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It's in the setting and about phone.
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gotojanoo said:
It's in the setting and about phone.
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Ok, I see it now. Yeah mine is the same way. Not sure how to change that.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Ok, I see it now. Yeah mine is the same way. Not sure how to change that.
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Lol. I wish last one is TMB . Oh well. Not a big deal
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Very possible
gotojanoo said:
Hi Guilds,
I just flashed T mobile firmware on S8 plus which was originally unlocked version. Found couple of glitches and I hope someone might had this issue before and can give some insight.
* After flashing full T mobile firmware and full reset from recovery I can see TMB/TMB/XAA. I am not sure why? Is there anyway to make
TMB/TMB/TMB ?
* I can not see VoLTE toggle in phone setting anymore . Anyone else?
Thanks in advance.
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Look for the right files, use this formula and you'll be able to change CSC Code to your preferred carrier. For your case you'll change it to TMB from XAA which will change it to fully TMB/TMB/TMB.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/switch-to-carrier-firmware-100-t3609487

@emrug Do u mean flash csc from thread u linked it?
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gotojanoo said:
@emrug Do u mean flash csc from thread u linked it?
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Read all from the first step, It is more than just flashing CSC file. The link has steps on how to convert to a carrier of your choice, yours is Unlocked which is XAA, if i got you right you're trying to convert it to fully T-Mobile (TMB) so you can have all TMO's features.
It sounds difficult but if you find the right files, then read and understand what to do it is as easy as 1 2 4.

I've tried this and you CAN'T change the last code. It's stored in the efs file, and it only signifies what the original firmware was. It has no effect on features or updates when you change carrier firmware. To change it, you'd have to root the device.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
I've tried this and you CAN'T change the last code. It's stored in the efs file, and it only signifies what the original firmware was. It has no effect on features or updates when you change carrier firmware. To change it, you'd have to root the device.
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I flashed....using prince's Odin.....
1. XAA (all 4 files)
2. Booted, setup, then took the June 1st update.
3. Get into download mode again
4. Flashed TMO user data to get video calling and flashed TMO CP to get RCS messaging
(You can do it separately or together)
And I ended up with the screenshot attached.
You won't see the option for Volte but it's on by default. You won't be able to turn it off.

kcsevo said:
I flashed....using prince's Odin.....
1. XAA (all 4 files)
2. Booted, setup, then took the June 1st update.
3. Get into download mode again
4. Flashed TMO user data to get video calling and flashed TMO CP to get RCS messaging
(You can do it separately or together)
And I ended up with the screenshot attached.
You won't see the option for Volte but it's on by default. You won't be able to turn it off.
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Your device was originally the US Unlocked version?

I'm calling BS. I've tried every method for switching carrier and flashing the carrier firmware. You CAN NOT change the last CSC code to TMB. If you started with a US unlocked version, it will always read XAA. Everything I've read states you need root to change the last characters to XAA, as they are stored in the EFS file and cannot be changed.

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Your device was originally the US Unlocked version?
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No. I bought TMO S8+ from my local TMO store. I flash the unlock firmware to remove all the bloat. But I wanted the RCs and I wanted the native video calling. So after nearly two weeks (night and day) a flashing different combinations, I finally got everything to work, I have all T-Mobile features working.

kcsevo said:
No. I bought TMO S8+ from my local TMO store. I flash the unlock firmware to remove all the bloat. But I wanted the RCs and I wanted the native video calling. So after nearly two weeks (night and day) a flashing different combinations, I finally got everything to work, I have all T-Mobile features working.
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Ok, that explains it. Then yes, your last CSC code will be TMB no matter what you flash. If you switch to VZW, it would read VZW/VZW/TMB. You probably didn't notice it with the unlocked firmware, because the unlocked firmware actually doesn't show any CSC in the About Screen.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Ok, that explains it. Then yes, your last CSC code will be TMB no matter what you flash. If you switch to VZW, it would read VZW/VZW/TMB. You probably didn't notice it with the unlocked firmware, because the unlocked firmware actually doesn't show any CSC in the About Screen.
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Oh I c.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Ok, that explains it. Then yes, your last CSC code will be TMB no matter what you flash. If you switch to VZW, it would read VZW/VZW/TMB. You probably didn't notice it with the unlocked firmware, because the unlocked firmware actually doesn't show any CSC in the About Screen.
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You're absolutely right. U Firmware doesn't show it. I just reflashed the XAA firmware. I didn't really care for video calling or RCS. But I do care about better battery management which the XAA does better than the TMO firmware.

Product Code: SM-G955UZSATMB
PDA: G955USQS2BQL1
CSC: G955UOYN2BQL1
Baseband: G955USQS2BQL1
Bootloader: G955USQS2BQL1
How close to stock am I
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spasecowboi77 said:
Product Code: SM-G955UZSATMB
PDA: G955USQS2BQL1
CSC: G955UOYN2BQL1
Baseband: G955USQS2BQL1
Bootloader: G955USQS2BQL1
How close to stock am I
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I don't understand the question

So on my T-Mobile s8+ it shows TMB/XAA/TMB, how can I get it back to TMB/TMB/TMB?

So I discovered that when I put my metro sim card in my S8+ the CSC turns from TMB/TMB/TMB to TMB/XAA/TMB, how can I get it to stay all T-Mobile, this is what is causing me to not be able to use Wi-Fi calling etc.

How can i remove the international calling +1 from all incoming calls?

I have verizon s8+ on AT&T
Everything works good but for some reason all my incoming calls have +1 in front of it and makes it look like an international call.
I cant call it right back from the call log or send a text message either because it has the number stated as INTL call.
I already went into settings, then removed assisted dialing but I still keep getting this issue
Anyone have an idea how to fix this ?
Also is it possible to install the AT&T firmware on the verizon version without bricking the phone ?
TIA

Following

What do you have your Network mode set on?

Muffycheeks said:
What do you have your Network mode set on?
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I have it set on LTE/GSM/UMTS.
Also I haven't had any luck finding a guide on How to install AT&T firmware/software to this Verizon S8 plus.
Any ideas on where I can find one ?

Ma$etas said:
I have it set on LTE/GSM/UMTS.
Also I haven't had any luck finding a guide on How to install AT&T firmware/software to this Verizon S8 plus.
Any ideas on where I can find one ?
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Then go here and get AT&T Firmware: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?exact=1&q=SM-G955U1
And here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...8-verizon-to-u1-unlocked-firmware-vv-t3616541

Muffycheeks said:
Then go here and get AT&T Firmware: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?exact=1&q=SM-G955U1
And here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...8-verizon-to-u1-unlocked-firmware-vv-t3616541
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On the thread you linked I saw/ready many post with issues so I decided to just use odin and Flash the stock AT&T files.
Once everything flashed it booted up fine but the Verizon firmware remained. All Verizon apps etc.
Any other way to get AT&T firmware on this phone ?

I found a complete tutorial on how to do what you want. So it's out there.

XT1922-7 Boost to Retail, is it possible?

Hi,
I have a XT1922-7 Boost version, it has been SIM unlocked by Sprint. Now, I no longer use Sprint.
I want to use the phone with T-Mobile or Verizon but there are a lot of bloatware & Sprint-custom settings which is very annoying . Right now, at least on T-mobile, it won't answer call on 4G/VoLTE, it drop to 3G on every call.
What is the best thing I can do? I suppose I can flash my phone to Retail?
I know my phone is Jeter. I might need to unlock my bootloader, flash TWRP, backup the existing Boost G6Play to a microsd card, but I do not seems to see any guide to go to retail, nor I see any Jeter rom to Retail.
Any advice? Thanks

enri1357 said:
Hi,
I have a XT1922-7 Boost version, it has been SIM unlocked by Sprint. Now, I no longer use Sprint.
I want to use the phone with T-Mobile or Verizon but there are a lot of bloatware & Sprint-custom settings which is very annoying . Right now, at least on T-mobile, it won't answer call on 4G/VoLTE, it drop to 3G on every call.
What is the best thing I can do? I suppose I can flash my phone to Retail?
I know my phone is Jeter. I might need to unlock my bootloader, flash TWRP, backup the existing Boost G6Play to a microsd card, but I do not seems to see any guide to go to retail, nor I see any Jeter rom to Retail.
Any advice? Thanks
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Nope. Sprint Jeter is a different device. Not capable of VoLTE. It's not a retail device. Slightly different chip, different storage, different ram.

madbat99 said:
Nope. Sprint Jeter is a different device. Not capable of VoLTE. It's not a retail device. Slightly different chip, different storage, different ram.
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I see. Thanks for replying
That means the best thing I can do is to disable all Sprint app...

enri1357 said:
I see. Thanks for replying
That means the best thing I can do is to disable all Sprint app...
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Most of it is in /OEM

enri1357 said:
I see. Thanks for replying
That means the best thing I can do is to disable all Sprint app...
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You can flash RETUS and it'll work. I've done it. Hell, I've even flashed the RETBR Aljeter firmware and that works too. I just can't get data without a gsm sim card. The bootloader and gpt.bin won't flash, but it shouldn't matter anyways. Just skip them.
Edit: RETUS Firmware.

Spaceminer said:
You can flash RETUS and it'll work. I've done it. Hell, I've even flashed the RETBR Aljeter firmware and that works too. I just can't get data without a gsm sim card. The bootloader and gpt.bin won't flash, but it shouldn't matter anyways. Just skip them.
Edit: RETUS Firmware.
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On Jeter?

madbat99 said:
On Jeter?
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Yep. xt1922-7 Virgin.

Spaceminer said:
Yep. xt1922-7 Virgin.
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Nice. Retail firmware is for 32 GB device though isn't it? It still ran?
Looks like USC is the only one that got a pie full firmware... Weird

madbat99 said:
Nice. Retail firmware is for 32 GB device though isn't it? It still ran?
Looks like USC is the only one that got a pie full firmware... Weird
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Yep, retail is for 32gb. I just grabbed the USC Pie firmware a little bit ago. I think that I can turn it into a flashable ROM. I'm trying to figure how to work the modems though. USC will be missing bands, so I'm just going to DD the partitions I need for Sprint/Boost/Virgin from the soak test. I think that'll make it work.

Spaceminer said:
Yep, retail is for 32gb. I just grabbed the USC Pie firmware a little bit ago. I think that I can turn it into a flashable ROM. I'm trying to figure how to work the modems though. USC will be missing bands, so I'm just going to DD the partitions I need for Sprint/Boost/Virgin from the soak test. I think that'll make it work.
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It might work.
I can't believe the retail firmware flashed. That's crazy.

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It might work.
I can't believe the retail firmware flashed. That's crazy.
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I'd really like to know if it works for anyone else because I've never heard of it myself. Another thing that might also be related is, my phone came with a clear silicone case that had some numbers and MAN-S printed on it. I think it stands for manufacturer sample.

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I'd really like to know if it works for anyone else because I've never heard of it myself. Another thing that might also be related is, my phone came with a clear silicone case that had some numbers and MAN-S printed on it. I think it stands for manufacturer sample.
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Mine definitely didn't come with a clear case. Odd indéed. I ordered mine from virgin Mobiles website.
Maybe you got a review unit?

madbat99 said:
Mine definitely didn't come with a clear case. Odd indéed. I ordered mine from virgin Mobiles website.
Maybe you got a review unit?
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I'm think that's highly probable. There was an issue where a bunch people got Boost models inside generic white boxes, instead of Virgin in proper packaging.

Spaceminer said:
I'm think that's highly probable. There was an issue where a bunch people got Boost models inside generic white boxes, instead of Virgin in proper packaging.
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I flashed the US Cellular pie update on my 1922-7 (which I had on Sprint and after my time with them was up they unlocked the SIM slot). It works no problem.
I used it with t-mobile for a week and everything seemed to work fine with it. It also works fine on ATT as well.
Right now it's got a t-mobile sim running Descendant Treble ROM - A only ARM GSI. Works like dream. I never tried VoLTE before I switched from T-Mobile and ATT doesn't offer it in my area.

kwiksi1ver said:
I flashed the US Cellular pie update on my 1922-7 (which I had one Sprint and they unlocked the SIM slot). It works no problem.
I used it with t-mobile for a week and everything seemed to work fine with it. It also works fine on ATT as well.
Right now it's got a t-mobile sim running Descendant Treble ROM - A only ARM GSI. Works like dream. I never tried VoLTE before I switched from T-Mobile and ATT doesn't offer it in my area.
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Same here. I tried it a little while ago. I just can't update my profile or PRL on it, but LTE did work.

kwiksi1ver said:
I flashed the US Cellular pie update on my 1922-7 (which I had one Sprint and they unlocked the SIM slot). It works no problem.
I used it with t-mobile for a week and everything seemed to work fine with it. It also works fine on ATT as well.
Right now it's got a t-mobile sim running Descendant Treble ROM - A only ARM GSI. Works like dream. I never tried VoLTE before I switched from T-Mobile and ATT doesn't offer it in my area.
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Hi, can you point me to the rom you have trried? thank you

kwiksi1ver said:
I flashed the US Cellular pie update on my 1922-7 (which I had one Sprint and they unlocked the SIM slot). It works no problem.
I used it with t-mobile for a week and everything seemed to work fine with it. It also works fine on ATT as well.
Right now it's got a t-mobile sim running Descendant Treble ROM - A only ARM GSI. Works like dream. I never tried VoLTE before I switched from T-Mobile and ATT doesn't offer it in my area.
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I should ask virgin to unlock mine. Should be eligible by now. Who can remember dates.... Not me! I feel old today. 42, but most ppl think I'm closer to 32. But today I feel 52. LoL, sort of....

enri1357 said:
Hi, can you point me to the rom you have trried? thank you
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/g6-play/development/roms-run-g6-play-gsi-t3904067
Update your device to PIE, unlock your bootloader, flash the newest TWRP build that works with PIE, download the A Only ARM build, unzip it, you should have a system img. Boot to fastboot, fastboot flash system system.img, boot to TWRP, flash this https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389. Boot the rom one time. Then boot back to TWRP and flash pico gapps for Pie. You'll have to get your device certified with google to get google apps to work.

kwiksi1ver said:
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Update your device to PIE...
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Does this means flash this Jeter? https://forum.xda-developers.com/g6-play/development/ota-moto-g6-play-aljeter-t3921877
Thanks

enri1357 said:
Does this means flash this Jeter? https://forum.xda-developers.com/g6-play/development/ota-moto-g6-play-aljeter-t3921877
Thanks
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Flash whatever version of Pie is out for your model. Your Model should be XT1922-? where the ? is a number. For example mine is XT1922-7. The retail US version is XT1922-9 etc
There should be a Pie update for whatever model you have. Flash the correct model and you should be good.

Tried to flash G988W firmware onto my G988U1 phone. SIM card not recognized

I live in Canada. I purchased an S20 Ultra off a seller on Canadian best buy (open box). I assumed it'd be a Canadian variant, but it was an unlocked US version (U1 firmware). OK whatever, but it meant my Samsung Pay doesn't work, along with a few other calling features.
I downloaded the patched Odin, downloaded the G988W firmware (with XAC CSC) with Frija, added the appropriate files to Odin (used Home CSC), and flashed it. The flashing itself went fine, but when I went to re-insert my SIM...nothing. It didn't even error out and say "No SIM Detected", I just had no coverage, and in SIM manager, both slots were empty.
Freaked out, and eventually flashed back to G988U1/XAA and thank Christ it works now. But my question is...why?
I dug though this forum before doing it to try and anticipate any issues. Followed the instructions to the letter, nowhere said this would be an issue. Couldn't even find any relevant support questions for this issue on this model. Not sure if it's a new development, but I absolutely don't want to risk messing my phone up further if I reattempt.
Bonus question: My CSC info is: XAA/XAA,XAA/SPR. Does that mean that it was originally a Sprint model phone, someone's flashed the firmware to an unbranded version, then sold it off as New (Open Box)?

You can't just flash a firmware from a different phone. The hardware is different, so the way to communicate with it is different. You're lucky it even booted, I wouldn't have expected that even. You're simply stuck with the original firmware and CSC list. Or, maybe you could try with custom ROMS but I wouldn't be so sure about it. Either way, you'll have to use a ROM/firmware that is built for your phone (G988U1).

Mwyann said:
You can't just flash a firmware from a different phone. The hardware is different, so the way to communicate with it is different. You're lucky it even booted, I wouldn't have expected that even. You're simply stuck with the original firmware and CSC list. Or, maybe you could try with custom ROMS but I wouldn't be so sure about it. Either way, you'll have to use a ROM/firmware that is built for your phone (G988U1).
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Huh I thought the actual hardware between U1 and W was the same? They're both Snapdragons. Besides I've seen other posts of people doing the same (tbh, they were going from W to U1, but still)

Mwyann said:
You can't just flash a firmware from a different phone.
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Oh but you CAN.
U, U1, and W have all been cross-flashable ever since Samsung first introduced universal hardware, starting with the S8

Jetrel1 said:
Bonus question: My CSC info is: XAA/XAA,XAA/SPR. Does that mean that it was originally a Sprint model phone, someone's flashed the firmware to an unbranded version, then sold it off as New (Open Box)?
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Probably. Very common for online sellers to do.
The key probably lies in what the CSC shows as after flashing W firmware. If it stays as XAA, changing the CSC manually to a Canadian one could possibly make it work

iBowToAndroid said:
Oh but you CAN.
U, U1, and W have all been cross-flashable ever since Samsung first introduced universal hardware, starting with the S8
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I thought so too, lol
Any thoughts on why my flash caused the SIM issue? Did I maybe just install the wrong version? I don't think I did, I used Frija
Some further research led me to the subject of accidentally mucking up the modem firmware which I might have done

Jetrel1 said:
I thought so too, lol
Any thoughts on why my flash caused the SIM issue? Did I maybe just install the wrong version? I don't think I did, I used Frija
Some further research led me to the subject of accidentally mucking up the modem firmware which I might have done
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See my other post above

iBowToAndroid said:
See my other post above
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My bad I didn't even compute. Thanks!

Jetrel1 said:
I live in Canada. I purchased an S20 Ultra off a seller on Canadian best buy (open box). I assumed it'd be a Canadian variant, but it was an unlocked US version (U1 firmware). OK whatever, but it meant my Samsung Pay doesn't work, along with a few other calling features.
I downloaded the patched Odin, downloaded the G988W firmware (with XAC CSC) with Frija, added the appropriate files to Odin (used Home CSC), and flashed it. The flashing itself went fine, but when I went to re-insert my SIM...nothing. It didn't even error out and say "No SIM Detected", I just had no coverage, and in SIM manager, both slots were empty.
Freaked out, and eventually flashed back to G988U1/XAA and thank Christ it works now. But my question is...why?
I dug though this forum before doing it to try and anticipate any issues. Followed the instructions to the letter, nowhere said this would be an issue. Couldn't even find any relevant support questions for this issue on this model. Not sure if it's a new development, but I absolutely don't want to risk messing my phone up further if I reattempt.
Bonus question: My CSC info is: XAA/XAA,XAA/SPR. Does that mean that it was originally a Sprint model phone, someone's flashed the firmware to an unbranded version, then sold it off as New (Open Box)?
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I Just did exactly the same and got a tmobile variant but want the W preferably the samsung factory rom not a carrier one. Which guide did you follow? I found this for the 21 Ultra and expect the steps to be similar https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-samsung-unlocked-bloatfree-firmware.4224423/

What calling features don't work in Canada? I have a W variant, live in Canada, and want an U1 to get esim working. I am also looking for a guide to follow to flash my phone.

funrunner said:
What calling features don't work in Canada? I have a W variant, live in Canada, and want an U1 to get esim working. I am also looking for a guide to follow to flash my phone.
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Samsung Pay doesn't work - that's a big one for me, it's a pain in the **** losing that. Will only accept US ZIP codes when setting up.
Caller ID doesn't work
That extra info you get when texting (like seen/read stuff) doesn't work in the native Samsung text app, you have to use google messages (yeah, no)
I'm sure there's other stuff but those are the main ones