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Can all USA Galaxy S9 models be flashed to each other's firmware?

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.

toronado13 said:
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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ret4425 said:
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....

How can I update my unlocked AT&T S9 (SM-G960U)?

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!

Ocelot584 said:
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

*Detection* said:
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?

Ocelot584 said:
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

Ocelot584 said:
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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*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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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?

Ocelot584 said:
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

Ocelot584 said:
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

Sam1246 said:
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.

Att s20 ultra flashing question

My att version s20 ultra is still stuck on the April security patch. No software update is available. Has anyone flashed the unlocked software overtop of att model and is able to get the newest updates? If so, what firmware do I need to download for the unlocked model? I am currently on the ATCT build and model number is sm-g988u . Any help is greatly appreciated

Tstraley28 said:
My att version s20 ultra is still stuck on the April security patch. No software update is available. Has anyone flashed the unlocked software overtop of att model and is able to get the newest updates? If so, what firmware do I need to download for the unlocked model? I am currently on the ATCT build and model number is sm-g988u . Any help is greatly appreciated
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Yes you can flash the firmware from an unlocked model. Her is link to what u want. https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...e/SM-G988U/XAS/download/G988USQU1ATE6/339775/

yes i have flashed my s20 att to the unlocked version and got the latest june security update yesterday.
So same should apply to your s20 ultra i think.

tmoore3496 said:
Yes you can flash the firmware from an unlocked model. Her is link to what u want. https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...e/SM-G988U/XAS/download/G988USQU1ATE6/339775/
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So here is my issue. I flashed it to the ate6 firmware but I don't think this is the unlocked software. It didn't erase any of my personal info at all. Did I do something wrong?

Tstraley28 said:
So here is my issue. I flashed it to the ate6 firmware but I don't think this is the unlocked software. It didn't erase any of my personal info at all. Did I do something wrong?
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If you want to maintain your current install, then flash the HOME CSC file.
If you want to wipe your phone, then flash the CSC file,

Sleepycat3 said:
If you want to maintain your current install, then flash the HOME CSC file.
If you want to wipe your phone, then flash the CSC file,
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I flashed the csc file and it just seems like it updated. I'm still getting the 5ge symbol and all my apps are still here

Tstraley28 said:
I flashed the csc file and it just seems like it updated. I'm still getting the 5ge symbol and all my apps are still here
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Yeah,mine did the same, but when I checked my phone info I indeed had the ate6 build.....IDK

You can read thru this thread and it explains word for word how to flash the U1 firmware along with the U CSC of ATE6 and you'll maintain ATT network settings and have June security update :good:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/g988u-g988u1-firmware-links-flashing-t4054133

How To Guide F926U and F926U1 Firmware Links and Flashing Discussion Here

For those who aren't already aware, F926U is the model number of all of the US carrier versions of the Z Fold3. The F926U1 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 the various firmware download tools posted here on XDA like 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 have access to an internal Samsung firmware download tool that usually gets new versions before they hit the public firmware download tools, so that's where my files come from.
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.
Happy flashing!
U firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=327754
U1 firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=327755
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, 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
- it's quite time consuming to download the files, zip them up, and upload them to AFH. And, I do threads like this for every single flagship 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 the firmware download tools.
- 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, if they get this model). 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 the firmware download tools if you're downloading yourself:
AIO = Cricket (not available via firmware download tools)
ATT = AT&T (not available via firmware download tools)
BST = Boost Mobile
CCT = Xfinity Mobile (Comcast)
CHA = Spectrum Mobile (Charter)
DSH = Dish Network
TMB = T-Mobile
TMK = Metro PCS
USC = US Cellular
VZW = Verizon (available via firmware download tools, but Manual Entry is required - Auto will not work)
XAA = U1 firmware

Is there a T-Mobile version available yet?

ruthlessnature said:
Is there a T-Mobile version available yet?
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Yep, firmware has been on Samsung's servers since last week

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Yep, firmware has been on Samsung's servers since last week
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I downloaded the file from samefirm, and frija but did not get the carrier bloat or T-Mobile boot screen from either one. I have an unlocked version.

ruthlessnature said:
I downloaded the file from samefirm, and frija but did not get the carrier bloat or T-Mobile boot screen from either one. I have an unlocked version.
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You need to make sure your CSC shows as TMB, and need to make sure you're flashing USERDATA too

iBowToAndroid said:
You need to make sure your CSC shows as TMB, and need to make sure you're flashing USERDATA too
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That's strange, neither one I downloaded has TMB in the csc, do you have a link ?

ruthlessnature said:
That's strange, neither one I downloaded has TMB in the csc, do you have a link ?
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I'm not talking about the firmware. I'm talking about the phone itself, in the Settings

Oh, I see, it doesn't change, shows xaa/xaa/xaa I downloaded the ATT userdata to flash and see if it changes it.

ruthlessnature said:
Oh, I see, it doesn't change, shows xaa/xaa/xaa I downloaded the ATT userdata to flash and see if it changes it.
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If you want T-Mobile bloatware, you need to insert a T-Mobile SIM so that the CSC changes to TMB. And then you need to flash a U firmware with T-Mobile USERDATA

iBowToAndroid said:
If you want T-Mobile bloatware, you need to insert a T-Mobile SIM so that the CSC changes to TMB. And then you need to flash a U firmware with T-Mobile USERDATA
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Thanks for the info, I couldn't get it to flash back to the u1 firmware until I downloaded the patched Odin. Then I was able to I put my Sim, the csc showed TMB and then I was able to flash the u firmware with the TMB userdata. Thanks again for your help.

ruthlessnature said:
Thanks for the info, I couldn't get it to flash back to the u1 firmware until I downloaded the patched Odin. Then I was able to I put my Sim, the csc showed TMB and then I was able to flash the u firmware with the TMB userdata. Thanks again for your help.
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You're welcome!

ruthlessnature said:
Thanks for the info, I couldn't get it to flash back to the u1 firmware until I downloaded the patched Odin. Then I was able to I put my Sim, the csc showed TMB and then I was able to flash the u firmware with the TMB userdata. Thanks again for your help.
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For anyone looking for that it's here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/patched-odin-3-13-1.3762572/

I'm getting a weird Complete(Write) Operation Failed error when flashing any tips?
NVM gotta have USB Debugging on

wschamps42 said:
I'm getting a weird Complete(Write) Operation Failed error when flashing any tips?
NVM gotta have USB Debugging on
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Uhhhh what? Flashing is done in Download mode, not Normal mode

can we flash a different region firmWARE (UK / EUROPE) to the U1? Given the phones are all Qualcomm SD now

Drnms said:
can we flash a different region firmWARE (UK / EUROPE) to the U1? Given the phones are all Qualcomm SD now
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Nope

I appologize for being the super noob. A couple questions.
Does using this process disable the cameras as mentioned in https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unlocking-bootloader-will-disable-the-camera.4321957/page-.
You stated that there are tons of beginners guides. In doing searches I find multiple different guides with different completely different processes. Is there one that you recommend or works best?
My goal is to make my unlocked fold3 more usable on ATT/firstnet. There are multiple features I cannot use and I don't receive same call quality service as my wife's locked att fold3.

sllong said:
I appologize for being the super noob. A couple questions.
Does using this process disable the cameras as mentioned in https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unlocking-bootloader-will-disable-the-camera.4321957/page-.
You stated that there are tons of beginners guides. In doing searches I find multiple different guides with different completely different processes. Is there one that you recommend or works best?
My goal is to make my unlocked fold3 more usable on ATT/firstnet. There are multiple features I cannot use and I don't receive same call quality service as my wife's locked att fold3.
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You will not lose the cameras as you are flashing firmware not unlocking the bootloader.

sllong said:
My goal is to make my unlocked fold3 more usable on ATT/firstnet. There are multiple features I cannot use and I don't receive same call quality service as my wife's locked att fold3.
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Under Settings-->About-->Software Information, what's the last line of your "Service provider SW ver" item?

iBowToAndroid said:
Under Settings-->About-->Software Information, what's the last line of your "Service provider SW ver" item
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iBowToAndroid said:
/xaa/xaa/xaa
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Question Updating s22 SD (s901u)

Hi all. I am from Singapore and I have gotten a s22 off an online platform here only to discover it is a USA set.
The csc is S901UOYN2AVE4
I am unable to get ota updates and am still stuck with a may 2022 android 12 update while checking updates shows as up to date.
I have some questions after doing a Google search.
1) will I be able to get ota updates? Does this mean I have to somehow change to csc and is this possible?
2) if it is not, do I have to update manually thru Odin patched? Given the above csc, can anyone guide me as to which firmware can I use? I see there are many different ones from different carriers like Verizon or t mobile
Thanks in advance!

were you able to find a solution? I am also facing the same issue

None so far.

Have you guys tried smartswitch?

hello! I have also researched a bit & came to this conclusion. The device was possibly under a carrier (such as ATT or Verizon) from the US. Although it's unlocked and you can use any sim card but you won't receive any updates unless you use the sim card of that particular carrier. You can install the latest firmware using ODIN tool yourself by downloading firmware based on CSC region code. You can youtube to find the specific CSC region of your phone. Please let me know if you find any other solution. & also please let me know what 'service provider software version' is on your device. you can find it at About phone>Software Information

KingpinDXO said:
Have you guys tried smartswitch?
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Smart switch doesnt work I've tried it.

KingpinDXO said:
hello! I have also researched a bit & came to this conclusion. The device was possibly under a carrier (such as ATT or Verizon) from the US. Although it's unlocked and you can use any sim card but you won't receive any updates unless you use the sim card of that particular carrier. You can install the latest firmware using ODIN tool yourself by downloading firmware based on CSC region code. You can youtube to find the specific CSC region of your phone. Please let me know if you find any other solution. & also please let me know what 'service provider software version' is on your device. you can find it at About phone>Software Information
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I have managed to flash it with the right software and get it to update ota. To test this I flashed a older android 12 firmware and it manages to update to android 13 ota.
Follow the steps in this thread closely and you will be good. Use the unlocked u1 version firmware.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS22/comments/t49c10

Just to confirm one thing, My CSC is S901UOYN2AVE4 and AP/CP/BASEBAND is S901USQU2AVE4. Csc is basically same as you.
But my service provider software version is SAOMC_SM_S901U_OYN_GCF_12_0002
GCF/GCF, GCF/XAA.
Will it alright to flash u1 unlocked firmware to the device? This software version shouldn't be an issue right?

KingpinDXO said:
Just to confirm one thing, My CSC is S901UOYN2AVE4 and AP/CP/BASEBAND is S901USQU2AVE4. Csc is basically same as you.
But my service provider software version is SAOMC_SM_S901U_OYN_GCF_12_0002
GCF/GCF, GCF/XAA.
Will it alright to flash u1 unlocked firmware to the device? This software version shouldn't be an issue right?
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My ap and CSC same as yours. So yes I am pretty sure you can flash the u1. Download the xaa version.