Hi guys, so this procedure was done from the SM-G930T (Flat)
THIS WILL INSTALL NOUGAT VZW OTA ON YOUR T-MOBILE VARIANT!!
Things you'll need.
1. Odin flashable PH1 VZW Firmware.
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=78F84FCD811E11E69B2DFA163EE8F90B
2. VZW Ota zip file.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=601275311581036632
3.VZW Ota 2 - MUST be on Beta 1 to FLASH
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=313042859668275981
3. Odin
Procedure.
1. Install PH1 VZW Firmware using Odin. (MUST FLASH CP, AP, BL, CSC-NOT HOME CSC)
2. Once PH1 software has been flashed, boot and complete the setup.
3. Create a folder on your external SD Card named Fota.
4. Transfer the S7Nupdate.zip onto Fota folder on your external SD Card.
5. Rename S7Nupdate.zip to Update.zip
6. Enter recovery mode by pressing Vol UP + Home + Power
7. Choose (Apply update via SD Card)
8. Wait till it flashes.
DONE! NOW YOU HAVE NOUGAT ON YOUR S7 FROM T-MOBILE!
WARNING!
After all of this you need to set your APN to get working LTE
Credits to CVertigo1 for the VZW Nougat zip file.
Does phone status still appear as "official" or "custom" after updating to 7.0? I have to use Good Work for work email and it will not install if the device shows "custom" status. Thx.
muniz_ri said:
Does phone status still appear as "official" or "custom" after updating to 7.0? I have to use Good Work for work email and it will not install if the device shows "custom" status. Thx.
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It shows official on my end and I flashed it on AT&T S7
How would you restore it back to g930t if you want to revert the process?
Kintertreker said:
How would you restore it back to g930t if you want to revert the process?
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Download latest PK1 TMO odin files and flash back.
atrix_noob said:
Download latest PK1 TMO odin files and flash back.
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Could you show me where I could find these files?
Kintertreker said:
Could you show me where I could find these files?
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Sammobile.com
Type in phone model and the files should appear on the search.
Would the method of getting the Verizon firmware, then rooting it and installing flashfire, then flashing the S7Nupdate work?
Can anyone confirm that there are no major bugs like data from carrier not working or calls dropping or anything like that
TH3B0SS said:
Can anyone confirm that there are no major bugs like data from carrier not working or calls dropping or anything like that
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All working. Except for VoLTE.
Regular LTE works, no wifi calling
tlopez1973 said:
It shows official on my end and I flashed it on AT&T S7
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You flashed on AT&T, eh? Is it functioning properly? Anything not working?
brianray14 said:
You flashed on AT&T, eh? Is it functioning properly? Anything not working?
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So far everything is ok calling/ mms/ texting/internet all go
Nougat
Works great on my tmobile gs7 no problems and it shows official instead of custom rom.
sooooooo smooth, no bug yet
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Glad is working for everybody!
But no wifi calling on T-mobile? Does the true T-mobile firmware support wifi calling?
kalinsky said:
But no wifi calling on T-mobile? Does the true T-mobile firmware support wifi calling?
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This one doesnt have it.
The tmobile one has it but is limited to us.
tlopez1973 said:
So far everything is ok calling/ mms/ texting/internet all go
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I wanna give this a shot but flashing Verizon FW scares me. If you don't mind me asking, did you follow the procedure in the OP to the letter or did you alter the process?
Also, are you able to surf the net (or multitask at all, i should say) while you're on a phone call? I think I remember reading about this limitation with Verizon FW a while back. Thanks in advance
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brianray14 said:
I wanna give this a shot but flashing Verizon FW scares me. If you don't mind me asking, did you follow the procedure in the OP to the letter or did you alter the process?
Also, are you able to surf the net (or multitask at all, i should say) while you're on a phone call? I think I remember reading about this limitation with Verizon FW a while back
Yes I did I followed procedure from the OP Odin Flash verizon ph1 firmware just make sure that USB debugging is enabled and OEM unlocked is unticked .
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As far as calling and using the internet I have not tried I will try
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tlopez1973 said:
brianray14 said:
I wanna give this a shot but flashing Verizon FW scares me. If you don't mind me asking, did you follow the procedure in the OP to the letter or did you alter the process?
Also, are you able to surf the net (or multitask at all, i should say) while you're on a phone call? I think I remember reading about this limitation with Verizon FW a while back
Yes I did I followed procedure from the OP Odin Flash verizon ph1 firmware just make sure that USB debugging is enabled and OEM unlocked is unticked .
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As far as calling and using the internet I have not tried I will try
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As soon as grow a pair, I'll try it. One last question, is it worth the risk/time
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So i just bought a Verizon S5 and it wasn't activated on Verizon yet and i put my T-mobile sim card in it and its working fine, its been a whole day now and its still working fine (data, calls, texting) apart from the notification "The sim card is from an unknown source".
Has anyone else tried it?
This is great for people that want to buy the bootloader locked phone and use on T-Mobile instead of buying the T-Mobile bootloader unlocked phone. Why anyone would want to do that, though...
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I think only Band 4 LTE works. You must be in an area that has it. That was the case with most 4G LTE phones with Band 4. I think the droid maxx was in the same boat. Now if it was the other way around that would be super.
I've also seen people using Verizon's note 3, Galaxy S4 and S3 on T-mobile with no problem or modification.
So the phone is considered locked or unlocked in this case? could it be that Verizon isn't paying too much attention to locking their devices in the US like before?
Guys guys guys. ALL verizon phones made in 2013 and 2014 are unlocked by default.
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das7982 said:
Guys guys guys. ALL verizon phones made in 2013 and 2014 are unlocked by default.
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How is that?
justFaisal said:
How is that?
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Agreed but, it's law after contract is up to unlock... I was thinking, someone should buy the phone cash in hand and get a no contact deal and force them to unlock it. Problem solved...
My Verizon S5 seems to not work on T-Mobile. I have a circle with a line going through it at the top. I've tried setting it to global and gsm and even added the T-Mobile APN setting still no dice. Any solutions?
They are SIM unlocked.
meaning theoretically you can throw in any SIM card from any carrier as long as your device supports it, and it should work without modifications.
Are these sim unlocked for all bands supported by this device? Including 700 mhz band 13??
I need to use this device for the Entel network.
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So i just bought a Verizon S5 and it wasn't activated on Verizon yet and i put my T-mobile sim card in it and its working fine, its been a whole day now and its still working fine (data, calls, texting) apart from the notification "The sim card is from an unknown source".
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Did you get 4G and LTE? Any speed test?
This phone can be purchased for $400 right now:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...nes&var=&hash=item4189bb3850&afepn=5337259887
das7982 said:
Guys guys guys. ALL verizon phones made in 2013 and 2014 are unlocked by default.
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Yes. All Verizon phones are world phones. However, if you want them to use 4g lte on other carriers. You must manually enter the apn
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justFaisal said:
So i just bought a Verizon S5 and it wasn't activated on Verizon yet and i put my T-mobile sim card in it and its working fine, its been a whole day now and its still working fine (data, calls, texting) apart from the notification "The sim card is from an unknown source".
Has anyone else tried it?
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If you want to remove the Sim card notification. Use titanium backup to freeze or Uninstall the "setup" app. The notification will instantly be removed.
All Verizon phones with LTE made after around 2013 are unlocked. It's due to fcc agreement for a lte band iirc.
What does them being unlocked mean? I can see in the bootloader that it is unlocked but i can do nothing with that phone. I've paid a couple of sites to get the unlock for me and they also can do nothing. Although "unlocked " it will not let me put a recovery in it, can not root it, can not put a sim other than vetizon un it. I want to change it to sprint but am able to do nothing with it.
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I sure can't get the sim unlocked phone to accept anything but a verizon sim. I can't even buy a unlock code.
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How do you fire up titanium back up eith out root?
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I bought a verizon and want to use it on sprint. Why? Just as a favor to a friend that needed to pay it off. If i got a phone that just worked it would take the fun out of it.
If your using a Verizon Galaxy S5 with a T-mobile sim like me. You just need to install a t-mobile rom and it will do everything a tmobile GS5 will do including wifi calling wifi teather 4g 3g edge ect... also the volte works. Verizon roms will give you bugs like 1x no servive when in a call or it wont let you change the voicemail number and kick you out of calls or give you a no sim error every time you hang up a call the list goes on and on. I'm using Twisted loli from the t-mobile section and it works perfect. If your already rooted Just install the 5.0 rom of your choice and boot directly to download mode then install the Vzw OC4 firmware only file with odin and thats it! Let it boot and you will now have a tmobile phone.
get the firmware here and make sure you only use the RETAIL FIRMWARE ONLY file. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
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If your using a Verizon Galaxy S5 with a T-mobile sim like me. You just need to install a t-mobile rom and it will do everything a tmobile GS5 will do including wifi calling wifi teather 4g 3g edge ect... also the volte works. Verizon roms will give you bugs like 1x no servive when in a call or it wont let you change the voicemail number and kick you out of calls or give you a no sim error every time you hang up a call the list goes on and on. I'm using Twisted loli from the t-mobile section and it works perfect. If your already rooted Just install the 5.0 rom of your choice and boot directly to download mode then install the Vzw OC4 firmware only file with odin and thats it! Let it boot and you will now have a tmobile phone.
get the firmware here and make sure you only use the RETAIL FIRMWARE ONLY file. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
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Apologies, but I am trying to upgrade my GS5 to lolli (using a Tmo sim in a Vzw GS5) and I was hoping you could be a little more clear in your instructions. (Still kind of a newb here). I have root, safestrap, etc. if you could just list out a little more detailed in steps what needs to be done that would be fantastic! Thanks in advance and sorry for not understanding so easily.
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Apologies, but I am trying to upgrade my GS5 to lolli (using a Tmo sim in a Vzw GS5) and I was hoping you could be a little more clear in your instructions. (Still kind of a newb here). I have root, safestrap, etc. if you could just list out a little more detailed in steps what needs to be done that would be fantastic! Thanks in advance and sorry for not understanding so easily.
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I'm using Twisted V7 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo.../rom-twi5ted-lollipop-5-0-v1-deviant-t3037766
Download and save it to your SD card.
Then go here and download the OC4 Retail Firmware Only file http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
Save it to your desktop.
Boot to SafeStrap or Flashfire and do a wipe for clean install. Then install the downloaded rom like normal.
After it installs re-boot directly to Download Mode and plug your phone to your computer (if using FlashFire you need to select reboot to download mode before you flash or you'll have to do it manually after an unsuccessful boot)
Open Odin and click AP. Browse for the OC4 Retail Firmware Only file you saved and click start.
After a few seconds the process will complete and your phone will re-boot at that point you are done and can unplug from the computer.
Give the phone a few minutes to boot. Mine took about 5 minutes. That's it.
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I'm using Twisted V7 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo.../rom-twi5ted-lollipop-5-0-v1-deviant-t3037766
Download and save it to your SD card.
Then go here and download the OC4 Retail Firmware Only file http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
Save it to your desktop.
Boot to SafeStrap or Flashfire and do a wipe for clean install. Then install the downloaded rom like normal.
After it installs re-boot directly to Download Mode (if using FlashFire you need to select this before you flash or you'll have to do it manually after an unsuccessful boot)
Open Odin and click AP. Browse for the OC4 Retail Firmware Only file you saved and click start.
After a few seconds the process will complete and your phone will re-boot at that point you are done and can unplug from the computer.
Give the phone a few minutes to boot. Mine took about 5 minutes. That's it.
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Thanks for help
But what i'm spouse to do with Twisted V7 it is on sd card, should I install it or what?
Can you tell us. And I'm now working with this.
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But what i'm spouse to do with Twisted V7 it is on sd card, should I install it or what?
Can you tell us. And I'm now working with this.
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yes Twisted v7 is the rom
This work with ALL carriers that way? So I can do this with a g900v and put the AT&T rom on it and be good?
*I originally posted this in the AT&T S7 forums unintentionally so posting here as well*
For those of you curious about running the T-mobile firmware on the AT&T version of the edge, it is now possible since they are now using the same bootloader version.
I have an AT&T S7 edge (SM-935A) and recently switched to T-mobile as my carrier. I had to unlock it first so I used the service from unlockunit. It took almost a day for the code but I was then able to pop my T-mobile SIM and sure enough, it worked. Surprisingly, WIFI calling even worked!
At this point, I really wanted to switch to the 935U firmware as I heard it has great battery life as all the carrier bloat is removed. Unfortunately, just before I switched, the recent September update from AT&T raised the bootloader to v4. I learned after the fact you have to disable the update service as it eventually will force you to update. Now I was stuck with the damn AT&T firmware!
I wanted to flash the 935U firmware but the bootloader was still at v2 and T-mobile, so I thought, was at v3. It might be helpful to have a sticky on this forum with the current bootloader versions as it took some time for me to research the following:
AT&T - v4
T-mobile - v4
Verison - v4
Sprint - v2?
Universal - v2
Yes, you read that right, T-mobile just released a new firmware (PIA) which raised their bootloader to v4! You can grab it here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935T/
It's the one with the date of 2016-09-27. I used the prince odin version referenced in this thread for flashing as others failed and gave sha1 errors. http://forum.xda-developers.com/veri...g930v-t3411015
If you plan to do this please research how to flash with odin and remember to back everything up! Samsung Smart Switch is a great resource for this.
I've been running on the new T-mobile firmware for just a day but already like it better than AT&T's. I didn't even know AT&T disabled some features of the S7 edge that other carriers kept. Typical for the Deathstar. Can you sense my disdain for AT&T?
For example, with the T-mobile firmware, you can control Download booster (the ability to leverage wifi and LTE simultaneously!) This option was removed from the AT&T firmware. In addition, you can set a preference to WiFi calling. With the AT&T firmware, you have no control and it will only flip to WiFI when in a weak area. It just so happens where I live the AT&T signal is weak so I was always jumping back and forth between the two and it was frustrating not being able to control it. The only way to force WiFi calling is turn on airplane mode when in a fringe area and turn WiFI back on. I'm so glad I don't have to deal with that anymore.
I'm including some screenshots which show the current firmware running on my SM-935A.
Hopefully we'll see an update to the 935U bootloader to v4 which will allow a switch to that firmware.
Thanks for the info.
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Benefit of T-Mobile firmware besides the ones stated. I am on the U firmware. Should I stay or switch to t-MObile.
How did you get to send mms on the u firmware i havent been able to.
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Benefit of T-Mobile firmware besides the ones stated. I am on the U firmware. Should I stay or switch to t-MObile.
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did you get the send mms working on u firmware?
So would it be possible to use the t-mobile firmware and still be on ATT or no?
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burna said:
How did you get to send mms on the u firmware i havent been able to.
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did you get the send mms working on u firmware?
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Looks fine here. I'll do it again
Edit: Sent myself to another MMS and it works fine.
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Looks fine here. I'll do it again
Edit: Sent myself to another MMS and it works fine.
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yes question is how or what you do to be able to send mms. Thanks
Press the pin icon in messenge app and attach the picture and send away.
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Press the pin icon in messenge app and attach the picture and send away.
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no sorry im not clear on what im asking lol. im on (U)firmware but i cant send mms and my ims is not registered. if i go back to (A)firmware everything works fine. so the question is first do you have an origianl att phone? and second if so when you flashed the u firm ware did your mms work or did you alter something to get mms working.
My question is if i remain on att and run the tmobile firmware will the wifi calling work?
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Also, is the root method the same and does it still work with new v4 bootloader?
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no sorry im not clear on what im asking lol. im on (U)firmware but i cant send mms and my ims is not registered. if i go back to (A)firmware everything works fine. so the question is first do you have an origianl att phone? and second if so when you flashed the u firm ware did your mms work or did you alter something to get mms working.
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I didnt do anything it work right out of the box. I am on the ATT variant of S7 edge and mms works fine. I havent rooted and will never root this phone. Only thing not working is VOLte, Wifi Calling, and visual voicemail. lve been a nexus user so im used no biggie on them. Have you alter anything? Using any other messaging apk?
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I didnt do anything it work right out of the box. I am on the ATT variant of S7 edge and mms works fine. I havent rooted and will never root this phone. Only thing not working is VOLte, Wifi Calling, and visual voicemail. lve been a nexus user so im used no biggie on them. Have you alter anything? Using any other messaging apk?
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oh ok you arent rooted thats the big missing link lol , im rooted on att variant but have u firmware. sorry thought you were rooted and on u firmware.
So, it sounds like you're saying we can use ATT WIFI Calling after flashing the G930T firmware? Is there anything you lose from G930T? HD Calling for example? Anything else?
Edit: I said 930 because I followed a link here from the 930 forums - I assume it would be the same for the 935, but I'd like to know how it worked on the 935 too.
What are the benefits with the TMOBILE firmware?
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So anybody try t-mobile firmware on att? And does WiFi calling, and volte work ?
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So anybody try t-mobile firmware on att? And does WiFi calling, and volte work ?
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It has been written elsewhere that AT&T requires 1) proprietary code [read: ATT ROM] and 2) AT&T-branded phones (IMEI they recognize, also includes some non-ATT such as iPhone/HTC) for advanced calling features to work.
I would bet that VoLTE, WiFi calling, video calling, advanced messaging, etc. do not work with the T-Mo ROM.
On the other hand T-Mo uses more standard VoLTE protocols, etc., so phones like Nexus 6P, 5X, etc. work with VoLTE and WiFi calling just fine on T-Mo.
A bit of history: Even people who got ATT-branded Nexus 6 do not get VoLTE because Google later standardized the N6 ROM therefore without ATT's evil code (and bloat).
ATT has quickly surpassed VZ as the new Evil Empire.
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I used the prince odin version referenced in this thread for flashing as others failed and gave sha1 errors. http://forum.xda-developers.com/veri...g930v-t3411015
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I'm getting a dead link, can anybody let me know which prince odin version he was referring to?
EDIT: Nvm got it!
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I'm getting a dead link, can anybody let me know which prince odin version he was referring to?
EDIT: Nvm got it!
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Where did you find the solution, I've tried a couple different versions of odin and no luck. Also, should I be using the "CSC" or "HOME_CSC" in the CSC box?
EDIT: Also figured it out. search for "Verizon S7 / S7 Edge [Root Guide] SM-G930V SM-G935V [NO KNOX TRIP]" in xda to find the correct ODIN version for this.
and the correct file to use in the CSC field is "CSC" even though ODIN says to use the "HOME_CSC"
Do I need to enable OEM unlock?
So on my wife's sprint s7, she setup finger print scanner for lockscreen. But some how got locked out. So all it would ask for is the password which she didn't remember either. So my only option was a factory reset. I did that in recovery but when it went thru setup, it wanted the Gmail associated with that device which was her email. It wouldn't take that either. So came down to needing to odin stock firmware. I forgot the other day her phone updated to PJ2 firmware. Well all I came across online was stock firmware for PF2. I used the newest odin and filled all slots with appropriate files and flashed. Get nothing but failed. Assuming it's because I couldn't downgrade firmwares. My total fault. I haven't odined or rooted my phones since the note 5. Where it was just one file to fill in on the ap slot on odin. So basically her phone is a paper weight because when I reboot it, it goes thru setup but once it gets to the point of connecting to network, it just wants to sit there. Does anyone have any suggestions? Is there another firmware I can download to get my wife's phone working again? I couldn't find PJ2 Stock firmware anywhere online. Please help!!!
Try the unlocked firmware. PG9 was the unlocked version just prior to PI3 (the latest unlocked version). This will allow you to have hotspot without rooting.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/97548/G930UUEU2APG9_G930UOYM2APG9_TMK/
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Try a later firmware. PH7 was the version just prior to PJ2. This might work.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/98479/G930PVPU2APH7_G930PSPT2APH7_SPR/
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I ended up flashing G930U API3 firmware and I got it working again because it has the new bootloader like PJ2. I wonder if I can go from that to PH7? I would really like to stay on a Sprint firmware
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I ended up flashing G930U API3 firmware and I got it working again because it has the new bootloader like PJ2. I wonder if I can go from that to PH7? I would really like to stay on a Sprint firmware
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I totally screwed up my last post. I copied it from notepad and most of it didn't copy over, which I just now realized after reading your quote of my post. I had written exactly what you ended up doing - flash the unlocked firmware and use Shortcut Master Lite app to enable hotspot. I also got the versions wrong. The versions I posted are the sprint firmware, not the unlocked. Been a long day. Did you get hotspot working?
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I ended up flashing G930U API3 firmware and I got it working again because it has the new bootloader like PJ2. I wonder if I can go from that to PH7? I would really like to stay on a Sprint firmware
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Unfortunately when you switch to/from the sprint firmware to/from the unlocked firmware, your phone's data will be wiped, so essentially factory reset. So you would lose hotspot if you flashed back to the sprint firmware from the unlocked firmware. You could root, but the root for this phone on the sprint firmware is tricky and unstable. And I'm pretty sure from what I've read in the rooting thread that the last couple of versions of the sprint firmware (PH7 and definitely PJ2) cannot be rooted. I think the last sprint firmware version that you can even get root on is maybe PE1, and I don't think you can downgrade to that version any more because of the new bootloader.
Cooljb said:
I totally screwed up my last post. I copied it from notepad and most of it didn't copy over, which I just now realized after reading your quote of my post. I had written exactly what you ended up doing - flash the unlocked firmware and use Shortcut Master Lite app to enable hotspot. I also got the versions wrong. The versions I posted are the sprint firmware, not the unlocked. Been a long day. Did you get hotspot working?
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Unfortunately when you switch to/from the sprint firmware to/from the unlocked firmware, your phone's data will be wiped, so essentially factory reset. So you would lose hotspot if you flashed back to the sprint firmware from the unlocked firmware. You could root, but the root for this phone on the sprint firmware is tricky and unstable. And I'm pretty sure from what I've read in the rooting thread that the last couple of versions of the sprint firmware (PH7 and definitely PJ2) cannot be rooted. I think the last sprint firmware version that you can even get root on is maybe PE1, and I don't think you can downgrade to that version any more because of the new bootloader.
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Ain't really too worried about root at this point. Just wanna know if since I'm on the unlocked fw, can I ever flash back to sprint fw?
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Ain't really too worried about root at this point. Just wanna know if since I'm on the unlocked fw, can I ever flash back to sprint fw?
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I'm pretty sure you can. I had done it from an earlier unlocked version to an earlier sprint version. I think as long as the bootloader of the sprint firmware you're trying to flash back to is at least as new as the bootloader of the unlocked firmware you're coming from, it should work. But I haven't done it myself with these newer firmware versions. I bet after your wife uses the unlocked version for a while, she won't want to go back to the sprint version. I've never looked back since I tried the unlocked firmware. The only reason I did flash back to sprint firmware was just to see if it could be done. I immediately flashed the unlocked firmware back onto my phone. I really hate what sprint does to this phone with all the sponsored apps and sprint apps they dump on there, and most you can't remove or disable.
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I'm pretty sure you can. I had done it from an earlier unlocked version to an earlier sprint version. I think as long as the bootloader of the sprint firmware you're trying to flash back to is at least as new as the bootloader of the unlocked firmware you're coming from, it should work. But I haven't done it myself with these newer firmware versions. I bet after your wife uses the unlocked version for a while, she won't want to go back to the sprint version. I've never looked back since I tried the unlocked firmware. The only reason I did flash back to sprint firmware was just to see if it could be done. I immediately flashed the unlocked firmware back onto my phone. I really hate what sprint does to this phone with all the sponsored apps and sprint apps they dump on there, and most you can't remove or disable.
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So I just read this thread, and just want to confirm. I'm on PJ2 on sprint. I can flash G930U API3 firmware with Odin and get rid of all the sprint bloat correct? Will the device still work on Sprint's network then? And I can root PI3? If this is all correct I'll be doing this today lol.
Macguyver said:
So I just read this thread, and just want to confirm. I'm on PJ2 on sprint. I can flash G930U API3 firmware with Odin and get rid of all the sprint bloat correct? Will the device still work on Sprint's network then? And I can root PI3? If this is all correct I'll be doing this today lol.
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That's what I'm curious about ,I need G930PVPS4APJ2 to fix my phone, if the one your talking about works then I'll use that if data works.
Cooljb said:
I'm pretty sure you can. I had done it from an earlier unlocked version to an earlier sprint version. I think as long as the bootloader of the sprint firmware you're trying to flash back to is at least as new as the bootloader of the unlocked firmware you're coming from, it should work. But I haven't done it myself with these newer firmware versions. I bet after your wife uses the unlocked version for a while, she won't want to go back to the sprint version. I've never looked back since I tried the unlocked firmware. The only reason I did flash back to sprint firmware was just to see if it could be done. I immediately flashed the unlocked firmware back onto my phone. I really hate what sprint does to this phone with all the sponsored apps and sprint apps they dump on there, and most you can't remove or disable.
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That is correct. You can flash unlocked fw API3 and get rid of all the sprint junk.
Whysthewifigone? said:
That's what I'm curious about ,I need G930PVPS4APJ2 to fix my phone, if the one your talking about works then I'll use that if data works.
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Yes flash API3 unlocked fw for now until PJ2 gets released. That's what I had to do to get data to work again
powerstroke said:
Yes flash API3 unlocked fw for now until PJ2 gets released. That's what I had to do to get data to work again
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I can't find API3 on SamMobile. Am I just missing it? I'm looking under G930U firmware listing.
Macguyver said:
I can't find API3 on SamMobile. Am I just missing it? I'm looking under G930U firmware listing.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=69146723
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Yes flash API3 unlocked fw for now until PJ2 gets released. That's what I had to do to get data to work again
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thanks,i really hope it works. all other firmwares below pj2 dont flash
powerstroke said:
Yes flash API3 unlocked fw for now until PJ2 gets released. That's what I had to do to get data to work again
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it worked!!! im so freaking happy,almost a week without my phone. you just saved me 800 bucks almost. thank you so much
Whysthewifigone? said:
it worked!!! im so freaking happy,almost a week without my phone. you just saved me 800 bucks almost. thank you so much
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So you have working voice and data? Do you get all the sprint LTE bands?
Whysthewifigone? said:
it worked!!! im so freaking happy,almost a week without my phone. you just saved me 800 bucks almost. thank you so much
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Your welcome bud
Macguyver said:
So you have working voice and data? Do you get all the sprint LTE bands?
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Yeah should have all sprint LTE bands
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Yeah should have all sprint LTE bands
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Thanks for you help. One more dumb question and I'll try to leave you alone. What about updating PRL & Profile? Are you still able to do that? Don't have to mess with APN settings or anything? My phone is running fine I just want to run a cleaner ROM so I want to make sure I don't bork it. Thanks for the help.
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So you have working voice and data? Do you get all the sprint LTE bands?
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Everything is working called this phone with my other, works fine, data is good too
Whysthewifigone? said:
Everything is working called this phone with my other, works fine, data is good too
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Are you able to update the PRL & profile or did it just work?
Link to complete guide for flashing Unlocked Firmware, Carrier Firmware, and Carrier Switching for SM-N950U and SM-N950U1 in main guide section.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...m-n950u-u1-t3685884/post74087340#post74087340
This guide also has every Firmware for the SM-N950U and SM-N950U1 devices...
BlueFox721 said:
Link to complete guide for flashing Unlocked Firmware, Carrier Firmware, and Carrier Switching for SM-N950U and SM-N950U1 in main guide section.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...m-n950u-u1-t3685884/post74087340#post74087340
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Great guide but you should mention from where you got AT&T firmware for note 8. This firmware is not that easy to get.
Writing from the Edge of Galaxy S8+
norbarb said:
Great guide but you should mention from where you got AT&T firmware for note 8. This firmware is not that easy to get.
Writing from the Edge of Galaxy S8+
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It says still updating...but will do...I'm just not finished yet...that's why is says at the bottom to pm me and still adding thanks tomorrow...and samfirm will download the ATT files...also I did not host the ATT firmware as it is still directing to your link...if I host files I find them myself...you can also purchase a subscription to other VIP hosting sites and download the ATT firmware...I just haven't bit the bullet...and I have pointed several people to your same link....in various posts...in no way did I take credit for it...not to mention that you yourself have no mention of where you got it, unless you developed it yourself...lol....I will be hosting AT&T firmware that I get myself though...thanks for the pm...I appreciate it... I'll be sure to give you credit as "and others" in the guide...
Please if anyone feels that they should be mentioned...pm me...it takes a while to create a thread that is semi-professional and not just a single link...and I may leave things out unintentionally...a pm will allow for edits quietly and professionally...please enjoy and I do not require credit because all we are doing is sharing and contributing for the sake of enjoying our Note...
Switching Carrier SM-N950F to SM-N950U1
Dear,
So, I can switching my SM-N950F to ATT version, too?
ritasa said:
Dear,
So, I can switching my SM-N950F to ATT version, too?
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No your phone has a different processor
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So has the experience been better using this rom over stock? Any improvement on battery life? Performance?
So I have a unlocked carrier Note 8. I flashed the AT&T firmware and still do not get Wi-Fi calling. VOLTE works but trying to setup Wi-Fi calling fails.
need little help
cant get odin to process the att firmware any suggestion.
coming from unlocked firmware
joshpaynee said:
cant get odin to process the att firmware any suggestion.
coming from unlocked firmware
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I just flashed it today. What is going on?
borijess said:
I just flashed it today. What is going on?
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for some reason its just hangs up after loading loading all files in odin when i hit start nothing happens redownloaded firmwares twice and tried both odins i know im not crazy cuz ive already done one att note to the unlocked firmware lol im just at a loss.
joshpaynee said:
for some reason its just hangs up after loading loading all files in odin when i hit start nothing happens redownloaded firmwares twice and tried both odins i know im not crazy cuz ive already done one att note to the unlocked firmware lol im just at a loss.
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Factory reset from recovery...after reset back out to main recovery menu and select boot to bootloader...then flash using regular Odin
Recovery is Volume+ + Bixby + Power
BlueFox721 said:
Factory reset from recovery...after reset back out to main recovery menu and select boot to bootloader...then flash using regular Odin
Recovery is Volume+ + Bixby + Power
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thanks man tried it this morning worked like a charm.
I been on the phone with AT&T trying to get my imei whitelisted. I told them it was an AT&T phone. Running stock AT&T software. If I am running this software all my updates coming from AT&T now?
borijess said:
I been on the phone with AT&T trying to get my imei whitelisted. I told them it was an AT&T phone. Running stock AT&T software. If I am running this software all my updates coming from AT&T now?
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Someone said to add fota to apn using shortcut master lite to get OTA from ATT if you don't get OTA updates normally...but yeah if all is stock and working cohesively you should get OTA from them. If you are on unlocked and you just flashed csc and USERDATA files you may still get from Samsung...you just got ATT to whitelist the imei...
Some of the unlocked updates have came from carriers...though (it's kind of odd I looked at where my SPR SM-N950U1 came from and it was the same server that the Sprint s8+ updates came from...then I went back to just XAA and checked for the XAA SM-N950U1 and it was a Samsung server...so you may be getting ATT no matter what once your imei is rightfully registered...
All firmwares for SM-N950U and SM-N950U1 are located at link in OP....for those looking for Firmware
3CRC2 added to main
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3CRC2 added to main
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Is there any difference between that and the 3CRC2 posted here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note-8/how-to/att-oreo-ota-updates-t3756025
Thanks
illusivenick said:
Is there any difference between that and the 3CRC2 posted here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note-8/how-to/att-oreo-ota-updates-t3756025
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Not sure, I haven't looked....
My zips include BL, AP, CP, CSC, HOME_CSC, and USERDATA...
This one is ATT...
It is compressed individually...and includes a note to use new Odin
So I just flashed the latest att firmware on my Verizon note 8 and just trying to get volte and wifi calling to work but no luck. I've read the combanation file is need to "carrier switch" but none of the combanation files seem like they go with the latest pie firmware? And help and or pointing in the right direction would be greatly appreciated
My Note 8 was purchased from ATT, then I unlocked it using a service, then I switched to T Mobile years later. When I switched to T Mobile, the firmware updated itself to T Mobile after I booted with a T Mobile SIM.
Now, I am trying to flash it to U1_XAA so that I can gift it to someone in China. However, after factory resets, even from the recovery menu, it fails almost immediately during flashing. Would you please guide me on how to get this flashed to U1_XAA? Or is it ok just to leave it the way it is (U_TMB) and send it out?
Thank you!
P.S. this is with Android Pie, since I got the update while I was still on ATT. I tried flashing with the patched Odin as well, same thing...
How get back your carrier services if you changed your CSC code
Well with the help of these great XDA members I was able to restore my carrier services to my ATT 986U branded phone.
I made the mistake of messing with the CSC code without doing enough research. The mistake I made was using the procedure below on my 986U when it was meant for 986U1.
(I just pulled my SIM, entered *#272*MY_IMEI# and changed CSC from ATT to XAA. Rebooted phone without SIM and checked for update.)
Doing this made my phone lose all of its carrier services and I could not revert back. Luckily with the help of the XDA members they provided a tutorial on how to restore the ATT carrier services. It has been confirmed to work on Verizon and maybe other carriers. Follow the instructions below provided by @mlr_90.
1. First Flash your device with the U1 firmware found here using the patched Odin3_v3.13.3b: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/ota-ota-firmware-n986u-t4143833
2. Second make sure you flashe the AP,BP,CP and CSC found in the file. (Not the HOME_CSC)
3. Make sure to remove your sim card when you flash rom. Reinsert the sim card once phone is booted up and done with the initial setup. Once setup is done pop in your carrier sim card and you should get a message stating to reboot your phone. This will change your CSC code back to ATT/ATT/ATT from XAA/XAA/ATT.
4. Once your phone reboots confirm in the software information that your CSC is back to ATT/ATT/ATT
5. Now you can flash back to the U version firmware. Currenlty the latest is ATI6 found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/ota-ota-firmware-n986u-t4143833
6. Flash using the U firmware using the instrucitons in step 2, but this time make sure your flash the HOME_CSC instead of the regular CSC.
7. Once this is completed flashing you should see your carrier logo during bootup and all the carrier services will be back on your phone.
Special thanks to
@mlr_90
@kangi26
@butchieboy
@warriorvibhu
@testrak
Ouch. That sounds painful...
Very very good tutorial my friend. I'm sure many will find this very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to write this up.[emoji106]
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In using the U1 firmware on my Verizon note, I gained access to the security section in device care and also called ID and spam in phone. When you flashed back to ATI5 U firmware, do those get removed again? Really the only thing that I can see I am currently missing is Carrier Video Calling, but was just planning on using Duo.
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Great write up, thanks for putting this together
borijess said:
Well with the help of these great XDA members I was able to restore my carrier services to my ATT 986U branded phone.
I made the mistake of messing with the CSC code without doing enough research. The mistake I made was using the procedure below on my 986U when it was meant for 986U1.
(I just pulled my SIM, entered *#272*MY_IMEI# and changed CSC from ATT to XAA. Rebooted phone without SIM and checked for update.)
Doing this made my phone lose all of its carrier services and I could not revert back. Luckily with the help of the XDA members they provided a tutorial on how to restore the ATT carrier services. I am not sure if this works for all carrier but it did work for mine. Follow the instructions below provided by @mlr_90.
1. First Flash your device with the U1 firmware found here using the patched Odin3_v3.13.3b: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/ota-ota-firmware-n986u-t4143833
2. Second make sure you flashe the AP,BP,CP and CSC found in the file. (Not the HOME_CSC)
3. Make sure to remove your sim card when you flash rom. Reinsert the sim card once phone is booted up and done with the initial setup. Once setup is done pop in your carrier sim card and you should get a message stating to reboot your phone. This will change your CSC code back to ATT/ATT/ATT from XAA/XAA/ATT.
4. Once your phone reboots confirm in the software information that your CSC is back to ATT/ATT/ATT
5. Now you can flash back to the U version firmware. Currenlty the latest is ATI6 found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/ota-ota-firmware-n986u-t4143833
6. Flash using the U firmware using the instrucitons in step 2, but this time make sure your flash the HOME_CSC instead of the regular CSC.
7. Once this is completed flashing you should see your carrier logo during bootup and all the carrier services will be back on your phone.
Special thanks to
@mlr_90
@kangi26
@butchieboy
@warriorvibhu
@testrak
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Thank u for this. Followed these steps and was able to get my Verizon features back. I had the same thing with xaa xaa vzw. So I figured y not give this a try. I appreciate the post!!!
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pimpmaneaton said:
In using the U1 firmware on my Verizon note, I gained access to the security section in device care and also called ID and spam in phone. When you flashed back to ATI5 U firmware, do those get removed again? Really the only thing that I can see I am currently missing is Carrier Video Calling, but was just planning on using Duo.
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I had those features prior to going back to U. And after returning from U1, those features are gone unfortunately.
I have an unlocked Note 20 Ultra. My CSC info showed as TMB/TMB/XAA.
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alfamega190 said:
Thank u for this. Followed these steps and was able to get my Verizon features back. I had the same thing with xaa xaa vzw. So I figured y not give this a try. I appreciate the post!!!
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I had those features prior to going back to U. And after returning from U1, those features are gone unfortunately.
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Glad it worked out for you!
alfamega190 said:
Thank u for this. Followed these steps and was able to get my Verizon features back. I had the same thing with xaa xaa vzw. So I figured y not give this a try. I appreciate the post!!!
Excellent
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I had those features prior to going back to U. And after returning from U1, those features are gone unfortunately.
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borijess said:
Glad it worked out for you!
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Doesn't it feel good Borijess that you were able to help, believe me when i say this there are going to be plenty people who will get help from this but plenty people are selfish and entitled they would never hit thanks nor acknowledge nevertheless you did good by posting this (you could have ignored the suggestion) now may i suggest one more thing - Edit the title to be more Generic like "How get back your carrier services if you changed your CSC code"
While in the main description you can write you did this for ATT and we have confirmation that this works for Verizon too. So more people would be able to use it. Going by the forum posts believe me this is an issue many are facing.
warriorvibhu said:
Doesn't it feel good Borijess that you were able to help, believe me when i say this there are going to be plenty people who will get help from this but plenty people are selfish and entitled they would never hit thanks nor acknowledge nevertheless you did good by posting this (you could have ignored the suggestion) now may i suggest one more thing - Edit the title to be more Generic like "How get back your carrier services if you changed your CSC code"
While in the main description you can write you did this for ATT and we have confirmation that this works for Verizon too. So more people would be able to use it. Going by the forum posts believe me this is an issue many are facing.
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I dont think I can change the title but I added your suggestion to the top in red and put a comment that we have confirmation it worked on verizon. I am glad it is working for others.!
borijess said:
I dont think I can change the title but I added your suggestion to the top in red and put a comment that we have confirmation it worked on verizon. I am glad it is working for others.!
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You can- Click on Edit then click on Go Advanced, right next to the save button and then you can edit the title.
borijess said:
How get back your carrier services if you changed your CSC code
Well with the help of these great XDA members I was able to restore my carrier services to my ATT 986U branded phone.
I made the mistake of messing with the CSC code without doing enough research. The mistake I made was using the procedure below on my 986U when it was meant for 986U1.
(I just pulled my SIM, entered *#272*MY_IMEI# and changed CSC from ATT to XAA. Rebooted phone without SIM and checked for update.)
Doing this made my phone lose all of its carrier services and I could not revert back. Luckily with the help of the XDA members they provided a tutorial on how to restore the ATT carrier services. It has been confirmed to work on Verizon and maybe other carriers. Follow the instructions below provided by @mlr_90.
1. First Flash your device with the U1 firmware found here using the patched Odin3_v3.13.3b: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/ota-ota-firmware-n986u-t4143833
2. Second make sure you flashe the AP,BP,CP and CSC found in the file. (Not the HOME_CSC)
3. Make sure to remove your sim card when you flash rom. Reinsert the sim card once phone is booted up and done with the initial setup. Once setup is done pop in your carrier sim card and you should get a message stating to reboot your phone. This will change your CSC code back to ATT/ATT/ATT from XAA/XAA/ATT.
4. Once your phone reboots confirm in the software information that your CSC is back to ATT/ATT/ATT
5. Now you can flash back to the U version firmware. Currenlty the latest is ATI6 found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/ota-ota-firmware-n986u-t4143833
6. Flash using the U firmware using the instrucitons in step 2, but this time make sure your flash the HOME_CSC instead of the regular CSC.
7. Once this is completed flashing you should see your carrier logo during bootup and all the carrier services will be back on your phone.
Special thanks to
@mlr_90
@kangi26
@butchieboy
@warriorvibhu
@testrak
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I searched online and not find a work way to put the phone to download mode.
dmtycn said:
I searched online and not find a work way to put the phone to download mode.
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Power off phone. Then press the volume up/down plus power button at the same time. All three buttons pressed same time will get you into download mode.
borijess said:
Power off phone. Then press the volume up/down plus power button at the same time. All three buttons pressed same time will get you into download mode.
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Thanks, I learned press both volume up / down and works as well.
Really headache on Samsung rom flashing.
Anyone know which rom should I use for Note 20 5G?
I change CSC to XAA and now I cannot change it back and no unlock code window!
dmtycn said:
Anyone know which rom should I use for Note 20 5G?
I change CSC to XAA and now I cannot change it back and no unlock code window!
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Read instructions above. Should get you back to carrier
borijess said:
Read instructions above. Should get you back to carrier
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I do a research and change back my Note20 5G back to ATT/ATT/ATT CSC!
Thanks!
dmtycn said:
The post is ultra
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Same procedure instead you need to use the FW for Note20 SM-N981U:
Flash to U1 FW N981U1UEU1ATH3.
Then flash back to U FW N981USQU1ATH3.
testrak said:
Same procedure instead you need to use the FW for Note20 SM-N981U:
Flash to U1 FW N981U1UEU1ATH3.
Then flash back to U FW N981USQU1ATH3.
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Thanks!
I finished and back to ATT rom now, and unlock it successfully.
dmtycn said:
I do a research and change back my Note20 5G back to ATT/ATT/ATT CSC!
Thanks!
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What carrier did you switch back to?