So I got an ATT S8 the G950U version. I unlocked it via ATT with their unlock code.
since then using it on Indian carrier Airtel. I am not been able to get any software updates. Whenever I check for the updates it says its up to date. But its stuck at build number G950USQU1AQC9 and security patch of 1 march 2017.
How do I update this? Do I need to flash ATT software via ODIN? but I need to retain the unlocked status.
You wont get OTA unless you have an ATT sim in it i Think. Just flash G950U1 firmware which is the unlocked version sold by samsung.
I bought a sprint s8 and flashed G950U1 firmware and using on Airtel. Moreover you wont have any carrier bloatware.
It seems Smart Switch also updates when applying initialize. Not connecting your phone before starting up SS gives you the option to input model - and serial #.
And to my knowledge, once unlocked (free to use any SIM) stays unlocked.
suryakiran_r said:
You wont get OTA unless you have an ATT sim in it i Think. Just flash G950U1 firmware which is the unlocked version sold by samsung.
I bought a sprint s8 and flashed G950U1 firmware and using on Airtel. Moreover you wont have any carrier bloatware.
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Did you flash it with Odin? AFAIK its the only way for snapdragon models. Been away from android tinkering for a long while. Can you point me to relevant threads?
P.S. Are you able to get OTA now?
I have a similar issue but in the UK. Can't see OTA updates and it says up to date in Smart Switch. Is flashing the stock firmware risky or break knox? What are my options?
Search Updato.com for the latest G950U1 firmware. (XAA version is the best region to use in your case). Use THIS version of Odin to flash: http://dl.psouza4.com/android/Odin3_v3.12_PrinceComsy.zip
You will not get updates normally if you don't. Your phone is trying to contact AT&T servers but you don't have their sim card so it's not going to let you download it.
joe3681 said:
Search Updato.com for the latest G950U1 firmware. (XAA version is the best region to use in your case). Use THIS version of Odin to flash: http://dl.psouza4.com/android/Odin3_v3.12_PrinceComsy.zip
You will not get updates normally if you don't. Your phone is trying to contact AT&T servers but you don't have their sim card so it's not going to let you download it.
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Be careful, the latest u1 firmware is a rev2 bootloader. It will probably be rootable like the n8 one is but no one has confirmed yet. There are also no ready to flash rooted ROMs with it
Root is worthless anyway.
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Hi,
I'm a little confused here. I want to upgrade my firmware on an unlocked S8 I bought SM-G950U and it's currently running G950USQS2BQL1 which is VZW FW but I have att as a provider.
To update my firmware do I flash VZW FW or can I flash ATT FW? If I'm able to flash ATT will updates be pushed OTC from now on? Also is there a way to upgrade without wiping the data? Lastly, can I update straight to Oreo (one again without losing data?) The OTA function never provides any updates.
Thanks.
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tkitez99 said:
Hi,
I'm a little confused here. I want to upgrade my firmware on an unlocked S8 I bought SM-G950U and it's currently running G950USQS2BQL1 which is VZW FW but I have att as a provider.
To update my firmware do I flash VZW FW or can I flash ATT FW? If I'm able to flash ATT will updates be pushed OTC from now on? Also is there a way to upgrade without wiping the data? Lastly, can I update straight to Oreo (one again without losing data?) The OTA function never provides any updates.
Thanks.
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Flash the US XAA firmware and you will get rid of all the carrier bloat and get updates straight from Samsung servers.
If the S8 is unlocked then you can just pop in the Verizon sim and it'll ask to reboot and then you'll have the ATT FW.
anselmo884 said:
If the S8 is unlocked then you can just pop in the Verizon sim and it'll ask to reboot and then you'll have the ATT FW.
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Okay, so I need a Verizon SIM to update the device?
tkitez99 said:
Okay, so I need a Verizon SIM to update the device?
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What month security patch are you on? If its the November or later it should switch to an ATT S8 after it asks you to reboot. If its earlier then yea you'll be a verizon(doesn't have to be active) sim to get it to take the OTAs to being you speed, and then it'll change to an ATT S8 after asking for a reboot.
Edit: You don't have to flash a different carrier version, it'll change itself on the newer FWs to match whatever sim is in the phone.
I have a question. I have the Unlocked AT&T Samsung Galaxy S8 (didn't realise it was AT&T until I received it and turned it on) and when I go to update the software it says it is up to date but it is not. How do I update my software? I am not rooted or anything, the phone is in its normal state.
Is it an unlocked S8 with AT&T firmware or an unlocked AT&T S8? Also, what carrier are you using?
Either way, you can use Odin to flash the newest firmware. Search Updato.com for the firmware for G950U (AT&T variant if you want bloat) or for the G950U1 if you want actual unlocked firmware with no bloat. However, the newest that they have posted if CRF5 and CG3 just came out the other day.
I asked about carrier because:
If you're running on Tmobile for example, use the tmobile firmware. You'll have bloat but you'll get all the features and you'll be good to go on updates.
If you're using Tmobile and want Unlocked firmware download the TMO coded U1 firmware and again, you'll be good with updates.
@jpcdeux I would think it has AT&T firmware because it came with a few AT&T apps on it. However, it is not locked to at&t so I am able to use it in my country (St. Kitts).
Would I have to root?
No, rooting is not required to flash unlocked firmware
Thanks much @jpcdeux
Sorry for a noob question. I haven't been here since my days with an S3.
I pick up an supposedly unlocked G950U on ebay a week or so ago. When I got it It had G950USQU3CRE9 from 6/18 firmware installed. I put in my Mint Mobile SIM and it worked and had no carrier bloatware, but would fail when doing a manual update. Strangely in settings the Service provider SW ver. section was absent. I downloaded at installed via Odin G950USQU5CRL2. Magically the Service provider SW ver is now in settings.
Trying a manual update it downloaded and installed G950USQU5CSA4. SWEET. But I'm confused why I recieved that update.
Under Service provider SW ver it now lists;
SAOMC_SM-950U_OYN_XAS_OO_0075
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
XAS/XAA/VZW
Who am I getting the update for? Sammobile doesn't list SA4 for CSC's XAS (unknown) or XAA (unlocked) but does for VZW
The Phone ID app lists my product code as SM-G950UZVAXAA
Am i getting the update for verizon but a XAA unbloated one? or what? I would think XAS would be my active CSC.
Confused .... My last time playing with phones CSC didn't exist and I can't figure it out.
Also, I would love to flash the G950U1 firmware but there isn't a version a current as SA4, even the pie betas, and concerned about a brick.
Any help in understanding would be GREATLY appreciated.
6shuter said:
Sorry for a noob question. I haven't been here since my days with an S3.
I pick up an supposedly unlocked G950U on ebay a week or so ago. When I got it It had G950USQU3CRE9 from 6/18 firmware installed. I put in my Mint Mobile SIM and it worked and had no carrier bloatware, but would fail when doing a manual update. Strangely in settings the Service provider SW ver. section was absent. I downloaded at installed via Odin G950USQU5CRL2. Magically the Service provider SW ver is now in settings.
Trying a manual update it downloaded and installed G950USQU5CSA4. SWEET. But I'm confused why I recieved that update.
Under Service provider SW ver it now lists;
SAOMC_SM-950U_OYN_XAS_OO_0075
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
XAS/XAA/VZW
Who am I getting the update for? Sammobile doesn't list SA4 for CSC's XAS (unknown) or XAA (unlocked) but does for VZW
The Phone ID app lists my product code as SM-G950UZVAXAA
Am i getting the update for verizon but a XAA unbloated one? or what? I would think XAS would be my active CSC.
Confused .... My last time playing with phones CSC didn't exist and I can't figure it out.
Also, I would love to flash the G950U1 firmware but there isn't a version a current as SA4, even the pie betas, and concerned about a brick.
Any help in understanding would be GREATLY appreciated.
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Xaa is unlocked firmware. I think xas is sprint. But the third vzw means your sales code is verizon so you should be getting updates from them. You can use sammobile or updato get the latest and flash home csc with your sim in and it should go to your carrier. 5th digit from end is bootloader revision thats what you have to pay attn to. As long as you get revision 5 firmware ypur gold. We have locked bootloaders so you cant really brick with odin. You have to flash a rev 5 combination file then the u1 firmware which is the unlocked firms
So what i think is you got a sprint phone with unlocked firmware but with verizon as a sales code for end user if im not mistaken... If thats the case it is most def unlocked sim wise.
I have a couple of noob questions as well Since I'm new to CSC era...
Got s8 950U and was not able to update FW for several months now due to no functioning OTA and Odin failed as I lack the combination file knowledge. My phone appears to be for Hong Kong market with Snapdragon and I use it in Europe.
1) Is it possible to unlock OTA by switching CSC to local provider? Not sure if 950U is even supported in Europe CSCs? What if I pick XAA instead of local one?
2) Any idea how to update to Pie and unlock OTA/Samsung Pay/Secure folder etc.? What is the correct formula to understand which combination file to use before flashing latest Pie 950U1 XAA ROM G950U1UEU5DSC1?
Nobody able to help at least slightly?
i have the same problem with my s8 , thar has csc of hong kong tgy and won't me let download the last updates also i can't open samsung health secure folder s pay ect....any solution ??! ,, thanks in advance
I have the same issue. Phone name is SM-G950U but CSC is TGY (Hongkong). It can not be updated via OTA and I don't know what is its correct CSC.
Rooted Extreme Syndicate s8 g590U (update to BST CSC)
TheMadScientist said:
Xaa is unlocked firmware. I think xas is sprint. But the third vzw means your sales code is verizon so you should be getting updates from them. You can use sammobile or updato get the latest and flash home csc with your sim in and it should go to your carrier. 5th digit from end is bootloader revision thats what you have to pay attn to. As long as you get revision 5 firmware ypur gold. We have locked bootloaders so you cant really brick with odin. You have to flash a rev 5 combination file then the u1 firmware which is the unlocked firms
So what i think is you got a sprint phone with unlocked firmware but with verizon as a sales code for end user if im not mistaken... If thats the case it is most def unlocked sim wise.
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Will this work for my Rooted Extreme Syndicate s8 g590U nougat? mine says BST/BST/VWZ. (not able to receive SMS texts) Possible to flash DTA6 home CSC without breaking root to update my carrier?
I have a Sprint Galaxy s8, but I am no longer on Sprint.
Is it possible for me to flash the unlocked ROM, effectively making it SM-G950U1?
My current build nnumber: R16NW.G950USQU5CSA4
I'm hoping when it's available I can flash to the Pie version of G950U1.
lioncat55 said:
I have a Sprint Galaxy s8, but I am no longer on Sprint.
Is it possible for me to flash the unlocked ROM, effectively making it SM-G950U1?
My current build nnumber: R16NW.G950USQU5CSA4
I'm hoping when it's available I can flash to the Pie version of G950U1.
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Only if Sprint unlocked the device through uicc unlock. If you flash u1 on a locked it's still stuck to the original carrier. As for guides there are several guides in the general section for carrier switching
lioncat55 said:
I have a Sprint Galaxy s8, but I am no longer on Sprint.
Is it possible for me to flash the unlocked ROM, effectively making it SM-G950U1?
My current build nnumber: R16NW.G950USQU5CSA4
I'm hoping when it's available I can flash to the Pie version of G950U1.
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Yes it is. I just did it yesterday. I was on G950USQS5CSB1 and didn't get wifi calling or VoLTE on Mint Mobile but after flashing G950U1 I now have them.
Since you say you are no longer on Sprint I assume you just want the unbranded G950U1 firmware.
Using samfirm on your computer putin G950U1 as phone and XAA as CSC and search. You should get G950U1UES5CSB2. It is the latest and has the same bootloader as you. Download it.
Download and use the 3B modded version of Odin.
Back up your phone as it will be wiped.
study here how to use Odin..... there are many guides
Use the CSC file not Home_CSC.
Have the sim of your current carrier in the phone when you flash.
6shuter said:
Yes it is. I just did it yesterday. I was on G950USQS5CSB1 and didn't get wifi calling or VoLTE on Mint Mobile but after flashing G950U1 I now have them.
Since you say you are no longer on Sprint I assume you just want the unbranded G950U1 firmware.
Using samfirm on your computer putin G950U1 as phone and XAA as CSC and search. You should get G950U1UES5CSB2. It is the latest and has the same bootloader as you. Download it.
Download and use the 3B modded version of Odin.
Back up your phone as it will be wiped.
study here how to use Odin..... there are many guides
Use the CSC file not Home_CSC.
Have the sim of your current carrier in the phone when you flash.
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This is exactly what I'm doing. Switched to Mint, but don't heav Wifi or VoLTE. Glad to hear that G950U1 works with both those (was worried I would have to flash TMO to get it).
Thanks again!
Hey Everybody,
So I've come to realize that my unlocked US S10+ on AT&T didn't have VOLTE or Wifi calling as options in the communication/call settings menus. this is pretty disappointing as it seems that using the unlocked phone with Verizon you get these features, and they make a decent impact on my use of the phone.
My understanding is if I flash the ATT firmware to the phone I would get the functions, so being an amateur I followed some simple guides to SamFirm AND ODIN, and downloaded the ATT CSC firmware for my model number. However after going through the Odin process and resetting my phone it is still showing the same Software information as prior to my installation, and I do not have the features.
I saw a thread on the board stating that the ATT firmware isn't available yet, so I'm not sure if what I downloaded was actually any different than what is on my phone,and my phones "Service Provider Software Version" did already have ATT in the description, which is a bit confusing to me.
Am I correct in understanding the only way to get the features would be through a firmware flash? And would anyone know if I had flashed the right firmware, and what the original firmware CSC would be for my model if I needed to revert?
My information is:
Model Number:
SM-G975U1 (S10+ ceramic white 512GB - Unlocked US)
Service Provider SW ver.:
SOAMC_SM-G975U1_OYM_ATT_PP_0018
R38M205LY2B
ATT/ATT/XAA
Firmware file obtained from SamFirm:
SM-G975U1_1_20190225093814_9wyh9qbuyg_fac
AP file name for reference:
AP_G975U1UEU1ASBA_CL15445662_QB22243196_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS9.tar
If it's anything like the S9 was, you can't just ODIN the firmware/CSC. You'll just get the bloat with none of the features you want.
Goronok said:
If it's anything like the S9 was, you can't just ODIN the firmware/CSC. You'll just get the bloat with none of the features you want.
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I've heard this as well. If you want those features on a Samsung phone, it has to be at&t branded. I ordered an at&t phone from Samsung since I make good use of wifi calling. It works fine on my unlocked P3XL but no dice on the Samsungs.
I have the same phone and service and when I went to update my imei they told me it could not find the phone. So I was without lte/4g for a day until I gave them a imei to a s8 active. Now I have data at least
Darthshadow666 said:
Hey Everybody,
So I've come to realize that my unlocked US S10+ on AT&T didn't have VOLTE or Wifi calling as options in the communication/call settings menus. this is pretty disappointing as it seems that using the unlocked phone with Verizon you get these features, and they make a decent impact on my use of the phone.
My understanding is if I flash the ATT firmware to the phone I would get the functions, so being an amateur I followed some simple guides to SamFirm AND ODIN, and downloaded the ATT CSC firmware for my model number. However after going through the Odin process and resetting my phone it is still showing the same Software information as prior to my installation, and I do not have the features.
I saw a thread on the board stating that the ATT firmware isn't available yet, so I'm not sure if what I downloaded was actually any different than what is on my phone,and my phones "Service Provider Software Version" did already have ATT in the description, which is a bit confusing to me.
Am I correct in understanding the only way to get the features would be through a firmware flash? And would anyone know if I had flashed the right firmware, and what the original firmware CSC would be for my model if I needed to revert?
My information is:
Model Number:
SM-G975U1 (S10+ ceramic white 512GB - Unlocked US)
Service Provider SW ver.:
SOAMC_SM-G975U1_OYM_ATT_PP_0018
R38M205LY2B
ATT/ATT/XAA
Firmware file obtained from SamFirm:
SM-G975U1_1_20190225093814_9wyh9qbuyg_fac
AP file name for reference:
AP_G975U1UEU1ASBA_CL15445662_QB22243196_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS9.tar
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Service Provider SW ver.:
SOAMC_SM-G975U1_OYM_ATT_PP_0018
R38M205LY2B
ATT/ATT/XAA
So I have the same service provider software, on my unlocked s10+, however when I went into an ATT store and looked at a branded S10+
I noticed the service provider software version to be : SOAMC_SM-G975U1_OYM_ATT_PP_0033( thirty three at end),
so anyway to update the service provider version? does that come from the SIM ??
I have an unlocked S10 plus and I flashed the AT&T Firmware. I now have VoLTE and WiFi calling unlocked on my phone using AT&T. You need to make sure you flash the U version of the firmware, not the U1 one. Unlocked S10 is using the U1 firmware already so flashing that one again changes nothing.
beethoven1854 said:
I have an unlocked S10 plus and I flashed the AT&T Firmware. I now have VoLTE and WiFi calling unlocked on my phone using AT&T. You need to make sure you flash the U version of the firmware, not the U1 one. Unlocked S10 is using the U1 firmware already so flashing that one again changes nothing.
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Where did you get the att firmware?
Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
I kinda doubt it but did any of you with unlocked phones that flashed the AT&T firmware get any better service? I've been considering it to get VOLTE but just wondered
jamgam said:
I kinda doubt it but did any of you with unlocked phones that flashed the AT&T firmware get any better service? I've been considering it to get VOLTE but just wondered
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I followed this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s10/how-to/att-ota-ota-updates-t3909697
At first like you I downloaded the wrong version and nothing changed. I finally flashed G975USQU1ASBA and now have VOLTE/WIFI Calling and of course all of the bloat. But at least those two functions are working. Make sure that you complete a clean flash when I did a dirty flash I had problems sticking on the loading screen.
I believe you just need to call in ATT to take care those carrier specific features .
Which firmware can I flash with Odin to my S10+ Xfinity Mobile unlocked to get AT&T OTA updates? Currently have ASF7 flashed from the latest unknown firmware uploaded to Sammobile. I flashed w/o USERDATA. I just want to be able to get future OTA updates as I just switched my carrier from Metro by T-Mobile to AT&T. I was using U1 US unlocked firmwares on my Note9 & S10+ but want to use carrier perks now with AT&T.
What's with AT&T being the only ones to not release update files? You would think they all would be required to release them. More AT&T customers need kick up a fuss about it.