I bought an unlocked S9 on eBay. Its a 960U model. Under Device Info the phone shows as being a Sprint phone.
Im confused about what to expect with this phone. My S7 unlocked came from Samsung directly and they handled updates.
With this phone, will updates come from Samsung? Do I need to be a Sprint subscriber to get the updates? Will I get AT&T updates?
No, you don't. If you want, you can flash it to the G960U Universal firmware. It doesn't have any app pre-install for carriers
pkl06 said:
No, you don't. If you want, you can flash it to the G960U Universal firmware. It doesn't have any app pre-install for carriers
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You mean G960U1 thats the universal firmware.
invmini said:
You mean G960U1 thats the universal firmware.
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Yes, but you can flash that to a G960U without any problem
pkl06 said:
Yes, but you can flash that to a G960U without any problem
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At the end its up to the user.
G960U = Att bloatware, but features like visual voicemail, wifi calling, and other stuff .
G960U1 = no att bloatware, no att key features, but meh its up to you.
Thanks for the replies but I'm not sure I understood.
When security updates or firmware updates get released, typically you get them from your carrier or, if it's an unlocked model, from Samsung.
If I have an unlocked sprint device but I'm using it on att,will I get anu firmware updates at all?
Thanks
You will get it trough Samsung. Use Smart Switch on Windows to accelerate downloading the update.
See here the firmware release and timing from Samsung (no network) and from various providers, for your U there is no AT&T release:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G960U/
Note that the firmware PDA and CSC are identical. Just release time is different and the add-on packages (that are not listed there).
For comparation, see the U1 firmwares:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G960U1/
Downloads:
Tools:
Modified Odin: AFH - credit to @Venom0642
Samsung USB Drivers: AFH
Firmware:
Starting with Bootloader v2 firmware, the S10+ no longer requires specific firmware for each carrier. You can flash any U build, and the phone will load up appropriate carrier "bloat" based on the SIM card inserted. You can still flash U1 firmware in order to have no carrier bloat.
SM-G975U1 Unlocked Firmware:
G975U1UES2BSIE - October 2019 Patch Level - AFH Link
SM-G975U Carrier Firmware:
G975USQS2BSI4 - September 2019 Patch Level - AFH Link
G975USQS2BSIA - September 2019 Patch Level - AFH Link
Old Firmware:
T-Mobile
G975USQU1ASBA on AFH
G975USQU1ASD3 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD7 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD9 on AFH
Sprint
G975USQU1ASBA on AFH
G975USQU1ASC8 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD5 on AFH
G975USQU1ASDA on AFH
Verizon
G975USQU1ASBA on AFH
G975USQU1ASD3 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD7 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD9 on AFH
Metro by T-Mobile
G975USQU1ASD3 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD7 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD9 on AFH
Xfinity Mobile
G975USQU1ASD3 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD7 on AFH
AT&T Firmware
Available in this thread, by @iBowToAndroid
U1 Unbranded Firmware
G975USQU1ASBA on AFH
G975U1UEU1ASD3 on AFH
G975U1UEU1ASD5 on AFH
G975U1UEU1ASD8 on AFH
*NOTE* This firmware is free of all carrier bloat, but will also cause you to lose some features, depending on your carrier.
TMO - Advanced Messaging and Video Calling
SPR - Unknown
ATT - VoLTE, WiFi Calling, Advanced Messaging
VZW - Unknown - used to be WiFi Calling, but it has been reported to work on the S10+
Downloads Moved to Post #2The Samsung Galaxy S10 series of devices with Snapdragon chipsets are universally compatible with each other's firmware, and can be swapped between Carrier-branded and US unbranded. This thread is for the S10+ and you will find firmware links in the next post.
Before downloading, please read some important notes:
You must use a modified version of Odin to flash these firmwares
You can update to a newer build of the same carrier firmware and keep your data intact if you use the CSC HOME
You must be SIM unlocked if you are trying to use a SIM from a different carrier than you purchased the device from
Flashing the U1 Unbranded firmware will remove carrier bloat, but it will NOT affect SIM lock status
In order to convert between U and U1 firmware, you MUST factory reset and leave your SIM card in the device after flashing in order for the conversion to be successful
VZW Mirror link?
When can we expect a VZW mirror link?
Rweise13 said:
When can we expect a VZW mirror link?
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It wasn't available as of my posting the other day. I'm away for the weekend, but can check tomorrow night to see if it's available to grab.
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Sorry I'm a little new to Samsung firmware flashing. But I have an unlocked Snapdragon S10+ that I'm using on T-Mobile would I be able to flash this update and then been on the T-Mobile variant firmware or will I need to flash something different as this is a small update?
Looking to get all the benefits I can from T-Mobile firmware like advanced messaging that I heard the T-Mobile variants get.
Thank you!
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EggNogg421 said:
Sorry I'm a little new to Samsung firmware flashing. But I have an unlocked Snapdragon S10+ that I'm using on T-Mobile would I be able to flash this update and then been on the T-Mobile variant firmware or will I need to flash something different as this is a small update?
Looking to get all the benefits I can from T-Mobile firmware like advanced messaging that I heard the T-Mobile variants get.
Thank you!
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You have an S10+ directly from Samsung? Yes, you can flash the T-Mobile firmware and will essentially have a TMO device. You will need to wipe your data in order to convert properly from U1 to U firmware.
Does the T-Mobile Firmware include all of the T-Mobile bloatware apps?
Galactic2 said:
Does the T-Mobile Firmware include all of the T-Mobile bloatware apps?
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Any non-U1 firmware will have the carrier bloat. Your SIM card determines what gets installed.
Added the U1 Unbranded firmware in Post #1
Can you flash the U1 unbranded firmware on a Verizon phone or do you need a U1 firmware for Verizon to remove all the carrier bloatware and restrictions?
bmielke929 said:
Can you flash the U1 unbranded firmware on a Verizon phone or do you need a U1 firmware for Verizon to remove all the carrier bloatware and restrictions?
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U1 can be flashed on all Snapdragon S10+ single SIM models. You will have to factory reset after flashing in order to convert properly.
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I have a verizon SM-G975U. It's unlocked and I use a TMobile sim. Can I simply flash the TMB firmware using odin on the verizon s10+ and it will be branded as Tmobile?
I contacted Samsung and they have not released the BYOD update yet like they have with my S9+, where the firmware automatically updates with whatever sim card is in the phone.
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I have a verizon SM-G975U. It's unlocked and I use a TMobile sim. Can I simply flash the TMB firmware using odin on the verizon s10+ and it will be branded as Tmobile?
I contacted Samsung and they have not released the BYOD update yet like they have with my S9+, where the firmware automatically updates with whatever sim card is in the phone.
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Not sure what BYOD update you're referring to. You can flash the U1 firmware and have a phone working on T-Mobile, but without Advanced Messaging and Video Calling from the dialer. Or you can flash the TMO firmware and have all features supported, including the light bloatware included.
NotATreoFan said:
Not sure what BYOD update you're referring to. You can flash the U1 firmware and have a phone working on T-Mobile, but without Advanced Messaging and Video Calling from the dialer. Or you can flash the TMO firmware and have all features supported, including the light bloatware included.
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Thanks.
When I change sim cards from one carrier to another carrier, it automatically changes the firmware. It does it on my S9+. Example: I have a verizon sim in my S9+, everything is all verizon, bloatware, startup screen etc. If I put my Tmobile sim in, it changes everything to tmobile, splash screen and all tmobile bloatware and verizon is removed. After looking to see why it does this, it's an update from Samsung that they put out called BYOD (bring your own device.) Only available for s8 and s9 models right now.
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078492/
I thought it would have done it on the S10+ but it's not available yet.
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Thanks.
When I change sim cards from one carrier to another carrier, it automatically changes the firmware. It does it on my S9+. Example: I have a verizon sim in my S9+, everything is all verizon, bloatware, startup screen etc. If I put my Tmobile sim in, it changes everything to tmobile, splash screen and all tmobile bloatware and verizon is removed. After looking to see why it does this, it's an update from Samsung that they put out called BYOD (bring your own device.) Only available for s8 and s9 models right now.
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078492/
I thought it would have done it on the S10+ but it's not available yet.
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Hmm. I'd be surprised if the S10 series don't already support it, and the rep you spoke to was confused. The S8 and Note 9 did it fresh out of the box, verified personally by me when I switched both of my TMO devices to VZW for updates not yet available to TMO.
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Hmm. I'd be surprised if the S10 series don't already support it, and the rep you spoke to was confused. The S8 and Note 9 did it fresh out of the box, verified personally by me when I switched both of my TMO devices to VZW for updates not yet available to TMO.
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Nope, it doesn't support it yet. I wish it did but I guess I'll just flash the firmware to TMobile's.
S10Plus said:
Nope, it doesn't support it yet. I wish it did but I guess I'll just flash the firmware to TMobile's.
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The note 9 support on pie maybe if you flash the U1 firmware?
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You have an S10+ directly from Samsung? Yes, you can flash the T-Mobile firmware and will essentially have a TMO device. You will need to wipe your data in order to convert properly from U1 to U firmware.
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I have a question if you don't mind. I just flashed my S10 Plus unlocked U1 version to the AT&T variant of the U version firmware. Right now I am on G975USQU1ASAT. I believe the G975UQU1ASBA is the newest update. I don't see the update on my phone via OTA though. Is it just slower for AT&T or I will need to flash it manually using Odin for all updates going forward?
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I have a question if you don't mind. I just flashed my S10 Plus unlocked U1 version to the AT&T variant of the U version firmware. Right now I am on G975USQU1ASAT. I believe the G975UQU1ASBA is the newest update. I don't see the update on my phone via OTA though. Is it just slower for AT&T or I will need to flash it manually using Odin for all updates going forward?
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Do you have VoLTE and WiFi Calling available? If you do not, then AT&T isn't recognizing your IMEI and won't push the OTAs to you.
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Do you have VoLTE and WiFi Calling available? If you do not, then AT&T isn't recognizing your IMEI and won't push the OTAs to you.
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Yes I can use VoLTE and WiFi calling after flash from U1 to U. This is actually the main reason why I did the flash. I am a bit concerned about no OTA update yet though.
My S10+ is SM-G9750 (TGY HONGKONG) unlocked snapdragon dual sim variant.
Still it didn't get September 2020 update.
I checked on Sammobile latest firmware for downloading it manually, but there I found August 2020 as latest one.
I tried on Samsung Smart Switch, but there no update available also.
Except SM-G9750 all other variant hos got it already.
Can anyone help me for this issue !??
When will I get that upgate !??
No one can say when will you get it, how ever you can change your CSC and flash a different version plenty of guides around here
rubenswing said:
No one can say when will you get it, how ever you can change your CSC and flash a different version plenty of guides around here
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other CSC for TGY rom is only CHC.... no other csc would work.
and CHC and TGY still has TG2 as latest rom.
just be patient...
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I just picked up an S20 Ultra 512gb SM-G988B/DS.
It's got O2 bloat firmware on it so it's O2U/O2U/O2U/EUX/O2U
I want to flash the 'non carrier' firmware which I assume is BTU?
So, looking at Sammobile I think the latest version from here....
Download Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra SM-G988B BTU United Kingdom firmware
All Samsung firmwares for Galaxy S20 Ultra in United Kingdom with model code SM-G988B. We offer free and fast download options. Check them out now.
www.sammobile.com
I think the one dated 3rd Nov SCDUJ5 is the correct one.
Now, if I flash using Odin (or suggestions for another app if Odin is now too out of date) will it totally wipe the phone or will the current apps still be in situ?
I ask as I have some financial apps installed which are a PiTA to reinstall due to 3 factor authentication being needed for initial setup.
Thanks in advance
I ordered a Korean S20 ultra (988N), but live in the US. Has anyone flashed the US firmware on a bootloader unlocked SD variant of the phone (ie 988U1 firmware on a 988N or 9880)? If so, did you have to change the CSC to XAA before or after you flashed the firmware?
mx597turbo said:
I ordered a Korean S20 ultra (988N), but live in the US. Has anyone flashed the US firmware on a bootloader unlocked SD variant of the phone (ie 988U1 firmware on a 988N or 9880)? If so, did you have to change the CSC to XAA before or after you flashed the firmware?
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I don't have an answer to your question but will the non-US phone work in the US like on Verizon system as is?
It should work fine on LTE. The main Verizon bands are 2, 4, 5, 13, all of which are supported in all s20 variants. I don't think you'll get 5g on any US carriers, so if that's important, better to pick up a US spec phone, and pay to unlock the bootloader.
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I don't have an answer to your question but will the non-US phone work in the US like on Verizon system as is?
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I tested the phone (G988N) on both Verizon on TMobile. I was able to get 5G on both carriers. So I can confirm that all features (except possibly WiFi calling on Tmobile), work.
So using the KOO firmware in the US works perfectly fine. No reason to try to flash XAA.
mx597turbo said:
I tested the phone (G988N) on both Verizon on TMobile. I was able to get 5G on both carriers. So I can confirm that all features (except possibly WiFi calling on Tmobile), work.
So using the KOO firmware in the US works perfectly fine. No reason to try to flash XAA.
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I wish you had tried lol I'm tempted to flash the U1 firmware on my Korean S22 Ultra but I'm looking for more info before going for it. Still no luck.