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can't boot phone

Hi, I started a thread needing help with my wifi but it has developed into not even being able to boot at all; it stops at the galaxy logo and either freezes or keeps booting. I have gone to the Odin page with all the different things to do and flashed the file to get back to the original rom but that is really where the trouble began. right now the only thing I can do with my phone is get into download mode, I can't even get into recovery. I have flashed a pit file that worked the first time but I don't know if that is part of the problem or not. Can someone please give me some directions, thanks
Also the phone won't boot at all unless hooked up to a power supply, the battery alone doesn't do anything.

nate39 said:
Hi, I started a thread needing help with my wifi but it has developed into not even being able to boot at all; it stops at the galaxy logo and either freezes or keeps booting. I have gone to the Odin page with all the different things to do and flashed the file to get back to the original rom but that is really where the trouble began. right now the only thing I can do with my phone is get into download mode, I can't even get into recovery. I have flashed a pit file that worked the first time but I don't know if that is part of the problem or not. Can someone please give me some directions, thanks
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More info is needed. What firmware / bootloader are you on? Was it rooted? Did you have a custom recovery installed? What version of ODIN are you using?

StoneyJSG said:
More info is needed. Which GS3 do you have? What firmware / bootloader are you on? Was it rooted? Did you have a custom recovery installed? What version of ODIN are you using?
Right now, it sounds like you might need to use enewman17's ODIN debrick file.
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It is the AT&T s4. To be honest I don't know what firmware I am on, it is the one the Odin page said to use if you want to go back to stock. I never rooted it. The bootloader would be whatever the latest update was for this phone. I can't get into it to tell you anymore. I am using ODIN 10, the latest one. thanks

Well I finally got into recovery and did a factory reset, now it boots into the AT&T white splash screen before it just turns off. I am also wondering if my battery just died for some reason?

nate39 said:
It is the AT&T s4. To be honest I don't know what firmware I am on, it is the one the Odin page said to use if you want to go back to stock. I never rooted it. The bootloader would be whatever the latest update was for this phone. I can't get into it to tell you anymore. I am using ODIN 10, the latest one. thanks
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ODIN 10? Try using ODIN 3.09 and see if that helps. The latest update would be Android 4.4.4 NJ4 firmware. This link should help you, it will give you root with safe strap recovery though: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642

I meant 3.10, I will try the older version. What file should I flash?

nate39 said:
I meant 3.10, I will try the older version. What file should I flash?
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Check out the link I posted in my last post. It should help you get your phone fixed.

I have been there. I went to the very last option which seems to be what I need unless I am missing something.

Neither odin 3.09 or 3.10 will even flash any file now. it either says invalid md5 or fails when it attempts it.

Well, I finally got it to boot into android but it is flaky at best. It is android 4.3 instead of 4.4 where it was initially. The wifi still doesn't work and now the keyboard keeps crashing everytime I do something. The build is jss15j1337ucuemk2 which I know is older than I had before. Does this give anyone a better idea of what I need to do? If I can get a stable flash then can I flash a modem file to fix the wifi? I really need some direction, thanks
Turns out the battery was completely drained which was causing some of the boot problems, I don't now how that happened but I am charging it now.

Well after using odin 3.8* I got it to install some older firmware ending in mk2 rather than the nc1 or nf4 that I had before the trouble. After I got it to boot, I went back into download mode and flashed the modem file and now everything works execpt I had to force stop Samsung keyboard and use swype. I would like to upgrade my firmware but since for a couple of more weeks it won't have a sim card I can't upgrade OTA. For some reason Kies says that firmware upgrade and initialization isn't supported with this model which makes no sense to me. It also says my firmware is up to date
Does anyone know how to flash to the latest firmware without me going through this nightmare again? thanks

nate39 said:
Well after using odin 3.8* I got it to install some older firmware ending in mk2 rather than the nc1 or nf4 that I had before the trouble. After I got it to boot, I went back into download mode and flashed the modem file and now everything works execpt I had to force stop Samsung keyboard and use swype. I would like to upgrade my firmware but since for a couple of more weeks it won't have a sim card I can't upgrade OTA. For some reason Kies says that firmware upgrade and initialization isn't supported with this model which makes no sense to me. It also says my firmware is up to date
Does anyone know how to flash to the latest firmware without me going through this nightmare again? thanks
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If I were in your shoes I'd flash the nb1 tar file in Odin, any vein should work. See this for the tar file http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56453100. You can then ota to the latest firmware which is 4.4.4, nj4
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thanks, and as far as you know this doesn't mess wifi up?

nate39 said:
thanks, and as far as you know this doesn't mess wife up?
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I assume you ment WiFi and not wife? Can't help you with the wife but Wi-Fi should work fine
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nate39 said:
Well after using odin 3.8* I got it to install some older firmware ending in mk2 rather than the nc1 or nf4 that I had before the trouble. After I got it to boot, I went back into download mode and flashed the modem file and now everything works execpt I had to force stop Samsung keyboard and use swype. I would like to upgrade my firmware but since for a couple of more weeks it won't have a sim card I can't upgrade OTA. For some reason Kies says that firmware upgrade and initialization isn't supported with this model which makes no sense to me. It also says my firmware is up to date
Does anyone know how to flash to the latest firmware without me going through this nightmare again? thanks
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Download a firmaware for your region from sammobile and flash it via odin 3.10. It will solve most of your problems

Muthumbi said:
Download a firmaware for your region from sammobile and flash it via odin 3.10. It will solve most of your problems
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Sammobile isn't going to have anything for the i337 unless you're on mdl
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jd1639 said:
Sammobile isn't going to have anything for the i337 unless you're on mdl
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I agree. But google has basically all he needs. More so rapidgator

I haven't found anything from Samsung to download. If I flash a newer build, do I also need to flash a modem file and a bootloader or can I just flash the PDA? thanks for explaining this to me.
And can I do a dirty flash so I don't have to lose everything again?

well, now I see that there is no sound. so I guess I will have to flash again.

nate39 said:
well, now I see that there is no sound. so I guess I will have to flash again.
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There's. Something I'm yet to understand. Did you finally manage to boot into recovery? If so, flash a custom recovery (I recommend philz touch recovery) then use it to make complete wipe.
Then boot into download mode and flash latest pda firmware in the compressed file you downloaded. Ps: make sure it's from your region.
May be if you provided me with your region I'd get you all the files required

Note 4 Verizon failing to update to Marshmallow

Hello everyone
Please bear me with me for I am a dinosaur that grew up with Symbian phones, then was forced to use Windows phones and now recently converted to Android, therefore not an expert in this field.
Bought the Note 4 off ebay in UK. Mobile banking app and Android Pay say my phone is rooted however Root Checker says it isn't . I have tried to update to Marshmallow through ODIN but I get the FAIL Auth error every time I try...
In settings the phone shows up as N910F however it is a N910V ... I do need help to figure out the precise model though just to make sure I am installing the correct software.
Also, I am using a Lebara SIM card (partners with Vodafone) here in UK, not sure if that matters.
Would really appreciate if someone would have the patience to guide me how to install Marshmallow on my phone, I just want a clean one and no rooting. Tried different tutorials on the internet but none worked for me or I am surely doing something wrong.
Many thanks in advance!
Andy

Andyyy91 said:
Hello everyone
Please bear me with me for I am a dinosaur that grew up with Symbian phones, then was forced to use Windows phones and now recently converted to Android, therefore not an expert in this field.
Bought the Note 4 off ebay in UK. Mobile banking app and Android Pay say my phone is rooted however Root Checker says it isn't . I have tried to update to Marshmallow through ODIN but I get the FAIL Auth error every time I try...
In settings the phone shows up as N910F however it is a N910V ... I do need help to figure out the precise model though just to make sure I am installing the correct software.
Also, I am using a Lebara SIM card (partners with Vodafone) here in UK, not sure if that matters.
Would really appreciate if someone would have the patience to guide me how to install Marshmallow on my phone, I just want a clean one and no rooting. Tried different tutorials on the internet but none worked for me or I am surely doing something wrong.
Many thanks in advance!
Andy
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Hi Andy I'm also in the UK with note 4. To find out the correct model you need to boot to download mode. Power off the phone, Hold volume down + home + power together. It will boot to download mode and from there it will show you the model.
Post your correct model here and I will post the firmware with the correct steps to flash.

Hi Callum
In download mode it says N910V

Andyyy91 said:
Hi Callum
In download mode it says N910V
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Ahh you have the verizon varient.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/117781/N910VVRS2CPL1_N910VVZW2CPL1_VZW/
Here is the stock marshmallow firmware for your device.
Download and unzip the firmware. Place it in odin in AP. In odin options enable auto reboot and uncheck repartition. Put phone in download mode, connect to pc and start.

Thanks for the firmware , that worked like a charm. Is it possible to install a non-Verizon version on this phone? One that does not have the Verizon preloaded apps?
Also, do you know anything about the Note 4 getting the Nougat update?

Andyyy91 said:
Thanks for the firmware , that worked like a charm. Is it possible to install a non-Verizon version on this phone? One that does not have the Verizon preloaded apps?
Also, do you know anything about the Note 4 getting the Nougat update?
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You can only flash firmware for your device which is N910V. Which means unfortunately you can only flash verizon firmware. However you can root your phone and use titanium backup to remove the bloat.
As for the N update I have read and heard rumours that we will get it but I don't have my hopes up. Even though the Note 4 is 2 years old it's still a high end device. It hasn't been officially announced yet. Only been announced for s6/s7 and future releases

callumbr1 said:
Hi Andy I'm also in the UK with note 4. To find out the correct model you need to boot to download mode. Power off the phone, Hold volume down + home + power together. It will boot to download mode and from there it will show you the model.
Post your correct model here and I will post the firmware with the correct steps to flash.
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Hello. I'm also having this problem with SM-N910C, care to help? Thanks.

J73 said:
Hello. I'm also having this problem with SM-N910C, care to help? Thanks.
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What is the problem?

callumbr1 said:
What is the problem?
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It fails to upgrade to Marshmallow.

J73 said:
It fails to upgrade to Marshmallow.
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What region are you in?
Is your phone network locked?

callumbr1 said:
What region are you in?
Is your phone network locked?
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I got it from UAE but I'm currently in the Philippines. I don't think it is network locked.

J73 said:
I got it from UAE but I'm currently in the Philippines. I don't think it is network locked.
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/117967/N910CXXS2DPL1_N910COJV2DPI1_XSG/
Download and flash this.
Are you familiar on how to flash with odin?

callumbr1 said:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/117967/N910CXXS2DPL1_N910COJV2DPI1_XSG/
Download and flash this.
Are you familiar on how to flash with odin?
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It's my first time right now.

J73 said:
It's my first time right now.
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1st download the firmware.
Download odin, latest version is fine but I use v3.10.6
On phone settings go to about device, tap build number 7 times until developer options is there, go on developer options and enable USB debugging.
Plug phone to pc to make sure drivers are up to date.
Once firmware is downloaded unzip it.
Power off phone and put into download mode, vol down + home + power.
Open odin and click AP, insert the firmware. Odin options should be, re partition UNCHECKED, auto reboot checked, f reset time checked.
Plug phone into pc, in odin log it will say added with blue box saying com:3 or similar.
Press start and it will flash and reboot. The first boot can loop a few times or hang on the Samsung logo for a little while it's normal.
If it hangs for more than 15 minutes remove the battery for a few minutes then power on again and it will boot.
If you get any errors or are unsure let me know.

callumbr1 said:
1st download the firmware.
Download odin, latest version is fine but I use v3.10.6
On phone settings go to about device, tap build number 7 times until developer options is there, go on developer options and enable USB debugging.
Plug phone to pc to make sure drivers are up to date.
Once firmware is downloaded unzip it.
Power off phone and put into download mode, vol down + home + power.
Open odin and click AP, insert the firmware. Odin options should be, re partition UNCHECKED, auto reboot checked, f reset time checked.
Plug phone into pc, in odin log it will say added with blue box saying com:3 or similar.
Press start and it will flash and reboot. The first boot can loop a few times or hang on the Samsung logo for a little while it's normal.
If it hangs for more than 15 minutes remove the battery for a few minutes then power on again and it will boot.
If you get any errors or are unsure let me know.
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Thank you! I'll keep you updated.

callumbr1 said:
1st download the firmware.
Download odin, latest version is fine but I use v3.10.6
On phone settings go to about device, tap build number 7 times until developer options is there, go on developer options and enable USB debugging.
Plug phone to pc to make sure drivers are up to date.
Once firmware is downloaded unzip it.
Power off phone and put into download mode, vol down + home + power.
Open odin and click AP, insert the firmware. Odin options should be, re partition UNCHECKED, auto reboot checked, f reset time checked.
Plug phone into pc, in odin log it will say added with blue box saying com:3 or similar.
Press start and it will flash and reboot. The first boot can loop a few times or hang on the Samsung logo for a little while it's normal.
If it hangs for more than 15 minutes remove the battery for a few minutes then power on again and it will boot.
If you get any errors or are unsure let me know.
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It worked flawlessly! Thank you so much!

J73 said:
It worked flawlessly! Thank you so much!
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Not a problem

Callum , thanks for all your help. Will keep my eyes on the update news, I'm curious the see if we will get it aswell

Andyyy91 said:
Callum , thanks for all your help. Will keep my eyes on the update news, I'm curious the see if we will get it aswell
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If you see anything post it here to keep me updated

Will do

[Stock Recovery] [T-Mobile] Odin recovery software N950USQU1AQH7

sTock files for tmobile note 8
Enjoy....
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1mKKw6a8sK-dDFPWDNndUhpTkk/view?usp=sharing

If any one knows how to flash this on a verizon note8. please let me know.

Don't think you can I tried on my unlocked note 8 it flashed but didn't take

S1nc3r3 said:
Don't think you can I tried on my unlocked note 8 it flashed but didn't take
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Try a different download...Sprint firmware flashed fine on unlocked version

I was able to get it to flash onto my unlocked by enabling only UMS/PATCH in Odin, not USERDATA, and after I had let the unlocked firmware provision the device with a T-Mobile SIM.
Also, I have the latest T-Mobile firmware if someone can get me somewhere to upload it. Downloaded it using Smart Switch this morning. N950USQU1AQI5

airforceixi said:
I was able to get it to flash onto my unlocked by enabling only UMS/PATCH in Odin, not USERDATA, and after I had let the unlocked firmware provision the device with a T-Mobile SIM.
Also, I have the latest T-Mobile firmware if someone can get me somewhere to upload it. Downloaded it using Smart Switch this morning. N950USQU1AQI5
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I will be picking up the unlocked model today and have T-Mobile. I assume you are in the same boat? Have the unlocked model, and then flashed the tmobile firmware?
As for uploading, if you have a google drive account, you should be able to upload it there and then make the file public. That or MEGA should work just fine.
Do you have a short guide of how you flashed the tmobile firmware?

Mrbobrowitz said:
I will be picking up the unlocked model today and have T-Mobile. I assume you are in the same boat? Have the unlocked model, and then flashed the tmobile firmware?
As for uploading, if you have a google drive account, you should be able to upload it there and then make the file public. That or MEGA should work just fine.
Do you have a short guide of how you flashed the tmobile firmware?
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I tried making a thread with the download link to the new firmware but I don't have enough posts to do so.
Here's a Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2hgX_SwidPzcEhIWDJ1ZGRRbjQ
In terms of flashing, I put my T-Mobile SIM into the device with unlocked firmware and let it provision (it, oddly, took about a half hour before mine did, but it should have been instant). After it reboots after provisioning I boot into download mode. I used Prince's Odin and in the ini file I changed UMS/PATCH=0 to UMS/PATCH=1. Start Odin, connect phone (in download mode) select the 5 files with the appropriate button but select USERDATA with the UMS button. Start, wait, reboot, viola.

airforceixi said:
I tried making a thread with the download link to the new firmware but I don't have enough posts to do so.
Here's a Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2hgX_SwidPzcEhIWDJ1ZGRRbjQ
In terms of flashing, I put my T-Mobile SIM into the device with unlocked firmware and let it provision (it, oddly, took about a half hour before mine did, but it should have been instant). After it reboots after provisioning I boot into download mode. I used Prince's Odin and in the ini file I changed UMS/PATCH=0 to UMS/PATCH=1. Start Odin, connect phone (in download mode) select the 5 files with the appropriate button but select USERDATA with the UMS button. Start, wait, reboot, viola.
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That's the process...glad it's working...so I can update that it is verified on tmobile?

torreon901 said:
sTock files for tmobile note 8
Enjoy....
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1mKKw6a8sK-dDFPWDNndUhpTkk/view?usp=sharing
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OP what's the difference between this and this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...covery-stock-t-mobile-950u1-firmware-t3670924 ?
I see that they are different file sizes, one is 2.9gb and the other is 3.4gb .

lennie said:
OP what's the difference between this and this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...covery-stock-t-mobile-950u1-firmware-t3670924 ?
I see that they are different file sizes, one is 2.9gb and the other is 3.4gb .
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If it ends in 7 it's tmobile, if 9, it's unlocked for tmobile network

BlueFox721 said:
If it ends in 7 it's tmobile, if 9, it's unlocked for tmobile network
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Oh ok thanks

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airforceixi said:
I tried making a thread with the download link to the new firmware but I don't have enough posts to do so.
Here's a Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2hgX_SwidPzcEhIWDJ1ZGRRbjQ
In terms of flashing, I put my T-Mobile SIM into the device with unlocked firmware and let it provision (it, oddly, took about a half hour before mine did, but it should have been instant). After it reboots after provisioning I boot into download mode. I used Prince's Odin and in the ini file I changed UMS/PATCH=0 to UMS/PATCH=1. Start Odin, connect phone (in download mode) select the 5 files with the appropriate button but select USERDATA with the UMS button. Start, wait, reboot, viola.
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I keep getting "odin model dismatch fail". Any help would be appreciated.

how do you extract the USERDATA file from the carrier files and is it in the AP or CP

airforceixi said:
I tried making a thread with the download link to the new firmware but I don't have enough posts to do so.
Here's a Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2hgX_SwidPzcEhIWDJ1ZGRRbjQ
In terms of flashing, I put my T-Mobile SIM into the device with unlocked firmware and let it provision (it, oddly, took about a half hour before mine did, but it should have been instant). After it reboots after provisioning I boot into download mode. I used Prince's Odin and in the ini file I changed UMS/PATCH=0 to UMS/PATCH=1. Start Odin, connect phone (in download mode) select the 5 files with the appropriate button but select USERDATA with the UMS button. Start, wait, reboot, viola.
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I m trying to understand each step:
Insert the TMO sim into the unlocked Note8 (bought from Samsung).
Let the phone runs its course until it reboots (could take some time).
Boot the phone into the download mode.
Open Prince's Odin and change UMS/PATCH=0 to UMS/PATCH=1. Do you make the change in the Odin3.ini?
After the change, Start Odin and connect the phone which is already in the download mode.
Select the 5 files with the appropriate buttons (which files and which buttons?)
Select USERDATA with the UMS button (is that the USM/PATCH=1?).
Start the process and the phone runs its course until it finishes.
Am I correct? Is there a chance you can post the screenshots?
I have the unlocked one from Samsung and want to use it with Tmobile firmware to take advantage of all its features.
TIA

I’ll pay someone $20 via PayPal if they can help me swap Verizon firmware on the Note 8 to T-Mobile or Unlocked; I would prefer T-Mobile. Seriously, $20 if someone can successfully help me.

martranjr said:
I’ll pay someone $20 via PayPal if they can help me swap Verizon firmware on the Note 8 to T-Mobile or Unlocked; I would prefer T-Mobile. Seriously, $20 if someone can successfully help me.
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refer to this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473
to find the firmware: use this link and find the XAA firmware
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=7FADCAA69B4511E7963AFA163EE8F90B
download the firmware and follow the process above.
i can confirm going from tmobile to unlocked firmware and vise versa.

guaneet said:
refer to this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473
to find the firmware: use this link and find the XAA firmware
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=7FADCAA69B4511E7963AFA163EE8F90B
download the firmware and follow the process above.
i can confirm going from tmobile to unlocked firmware and vise versa.
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What about Verizon to T-Mobile or Verizon to Unlocked?

martranjr said:
What about Verizon to T-Mobile or Verizon to Unlocked?
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Tried it and it definitely does not work.

martranjr said:
Tried it and it definitely does not work.
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Verizon to unlocked works
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/stock-recovery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615

BlueFox721 said:
Verizon to unlocked works
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/stock-recovery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615
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It worked! Message me your PayPal.

Official Verizon ( VZW ) SM-G950U G950USQU2CRB9 Odin Firmware

Below is a link for the official Verizon ( VZW ) SM-G950U G950USQU2CRB9 Oreo ( Android 8.0 ) firmware package.
https://mega.nz/#!lAoX3IBY!jRAbEDpg7B2E6-I-EYIyy0dKW8ZRVNM2MSrwE6zCHZI
Contains:
AP_G950USQU2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.md5
BL_G950USQU2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CP_G950USQU2CRB9_CP9027709_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CSC_OYN_G950UOYN2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
HOME_CSC_OYN_G950UOYN2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
USERDATA_VZW_G950USQU2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
*The CSC contains a PIT and will wipe the phone; HOME_CSC does not and will not, respectively.
**Odin v3.13.1 is required to flash Oreo firmware (LZ4 compression support). Below is the xda forum link to the original odin and my patched odin for flashing and/or crossflashing.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
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Sourced direct from Verizon.

Do we need to flash the CSC? I'd like to keep my data if somehow possible ?

kornnflake said:
Do we need to flash the CSC? I'd like to keep my data if somehow possible
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Choice is CSC or HOME_CSC. Success will vary depending on previous firmware and/or phone data.
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Worked perfectly with HOME_CSC and all the other files in zip without USERDATA or CSC. Thanks for this!

Hi. i am a noob, and using an unlocked verizon s8 in Asia. So is there anything i need to do before trying to flash?

Is this compatible with the XFINITY SM-G950U?

kabbab said:
Hi. i am a noob, and using an unlocked verizon s8 in Asia. So is there anything i need to do before trying to flash?
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Not really. Maybe a backup, if you wish.
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skylr616 said:
Is this compatible with the XFINITY SM-G950U?
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Not sure if you can flash with a stock odin or not. But this firmware will work fine on any snapdragon g950u/g950u1 phones.
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having trouble
GeorgeNav said:
Worked perfectly with HOME_CSC and all the other files in zip without USERDATA or CSC. Thanks for this!
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I have tried flashing an unlocked Samsung S8 with the above Verizon firmware but I am running into a problem. I set up to flash the BL, AP, CP and HOME_CSC files and Odin begins the process but hangs for many minutes at "Setup Connection", and then eventually states FAIL for reprogramming. It knows the phone is connected and "added" on the right COM port but will not flash. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for the help, a lot!!!!! I am running Odin3 v3.13
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1Littlegiant said:
I have tried flashing an unlocked Samsung S8 with the above Verizon firmware but I am running into a problem. I set up to flash the BL, AP, CP and HOME_CSC files and Odin begins the process but hangs for many minutes at "Setup Connection", and then eventually states FAIL for reprogramming. It knows the phone is connected and "added" on the right COM port but will not flash. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for the help, a lot!!!!! I am running Odin3 v3.13
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I was enabling USB debug in developer mode but when I went into download mode it would not work. Apparently I am fat fingered and deselected USB debugging so no usable connection. Once got that done used ¡BBB! Odin patched (THANK YOU SIR!!!!!!!!) and loaded the files above. Reflashed and rebooted in a few minutes, got PASS out of Odin and phone booted up just fine. Now I am able to enable the Advanced Calling feature which I sorely needed living in a lousy reception cell zone area. Thanks all for the work you put in, it is most appreciated!

Verizon Unlocked Samsung s8
realbbb said:
Below is a link for the official Verizon ( VZW ) SM-G950U G950USQU2CRB9 Oreo ( Android 8.0 ) firmware package.
https://mega.nz/#!lAoX3IBY!jRAbEDpg7B2E6-I-EYIyy0dKW8ZRVNM2MSrwE6zCHZI
Contains:
AP_G950USQU2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.md5
BL_G950USQU2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CP_G950USQU2CRB9_CP9027709_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CSC_OYN_G950UOYN2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
HOME_CSC_OYN_G950UOYN2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
USERDATA_VZW_G950USQU2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
*The CSC contains a PIT and will wipe the phone; HOME_CSC does not and will not, respectively.
**Odin v3.13.1 is required to flash Oreo firmware (LZ4 compression support). Below is the xda forum link to the original odin and my patched odin for flashing and/or crossflashing.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
¡BBB!
All Interruptible
Sourced direct from Verizon.
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I have verizon samsung s8 unlocked phone with android 8.0.
Is this flashing gonna remove the verizon bloatware also.
Thanks

mantej16 said:
I have verizon samsung s8 unlocked phone with android 8.0.
Is this flashing gonna remove the verizon bloatware also.
Thanks
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No.
For no bloat; locate G950U1UEU2CRB9.
realBBB
Bey Koard

Is Hotspot unlocked ?

Is there a newer version to this? I am currently trying to flash my S8 back to stock after failing to root it (I didnt realize rooting on this phone was blocked). I keep getting the following error: SW Rev Check Fail: [abl]Fused 3 > Binary 2.
Please help!

ReklezzTrini said:
Is there a newer version to this? I am currently trying to flash my S8 back to stock after failing to root it (I didnt realize rooting on this phone was blocked). I keep getting the following error: SW Rev Check Fail: [abl]Fused 3 > Binary 2.
Please help!
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It sounds like you are trying to flash a version 2 bootloader when you already have a version 3 BL installed. You need to find an updated ROM that has the version 3 BL.

Smithfolk4 said:
It sounds like you are trying to flash a version 2 bootloader when you already have a version 3 BL installed. You need to find an updated ROM that has the version 3 BL.
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I actually managed to fix it. I ended up using an ATT file set? And that worked perfectly fine for me.

ReklezzTrini said:
I actually managed to fix it. I ended up using an ATT file set? And that worked perfectly fine for me.
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Glad you figured it out,

Anyone got stock S8 Pie Firmware for SM-G950F

Hi all,
Has anybody got the stock Android 9 Firmware for the SM-G950F. All the download links i have tried have failed. I'm currently running TWRP with a Samsung Android 9 ROM.
I want the stock firmware in order to get access to Google Pay, etc..
My phone has a UK vodafone sim card.
Thank you

flashable though TWRP or the Odin files?

Keo-nii said:
flashable though TWRP or the Odin files?
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Through ODIN as i want to get rid of TWRP

Go to sammobile.com/firmwares/archive
Register with your email and seach for your model number and select your country, then download the zip with 5 files: AP, BL, CSC, HOME CSC and CP.
Open odin and put the files in the specific box (in CSC I use Home CSC file).
Boot your device in Download Mode (POWER+VOL DOWN+BIXBY)
Connect to your Pc and press Star
Wait until Odin shows PASS, the device take more time to boot.
I suggest to fully charge the phone before flashing the firmware

lolli.filippo said:
Go to sammobile.com/firmwares/archive
Register with your email and seach for your model number and select your country, then download the zip with 5 files: AP, BL, CSC, HOME CSC and CP.
Open odin and put the files in the specific box (in CSC I use Home CSC file).
Boot your device in Download Mode (POWER+VOL DOWN+BIXBY)
Connect to your Pc and press Star
Wait until Odin shows PASS, the device take more time to boot.
I suggest to fully charge the phone before flashing the firmware
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Is there a version of ODIN that you reccomend?

The website gives the download for the best version of odin, usually is v. 3.13.3

lolli.filippo said:
The website gives the download for the best version of odin, usually is v. 3.13.3
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Ok thank you. I'll try this on Friday and let you know how it went.

lolli.filippo said:
The website gives the download for the best version of odin, usually is v. 3.13.3
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Hi,
I decided not to use the stock ROM as i have found a custom one that allows google pay and other restricted apps. Thank you tho for providing the link. I will use the stock firmware later on when i change phones. :good:

I use the stock firmware and I disabled the apps that i dont use with ADB. Do you suggest me to root my S8 or not?

Guys i need a stock firmware with all the 5 files aswell...I want to sell the phone but i cant sell it as it is running LOS16 currently...Im downloading a firmware from sammobile but its very slow, 4 hours to download it...

lolli.filippo said:
I use the stock firmware and I disabled the apps that i dont use with ADB. Do you suggest me to root my S8 or not?
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I wouldnt suggest rooting. I dont feel theres any useful apps that need root

loris100 said:
Guys i need a stock firmware with all the 5 files aswell...I want to sell the phone but i cant sell it as it is running LOS16 currently...Im downloading a firmware from sammobile but its very slow, 4 hours to download it...
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That happened to me aswell. Just do it overnight. It will probably take the same amount of time for someone to upload it to google drive etc.

kristof5 said:
Hi,
I decided not to use the stock ROM as i have found a custom one that allows google pay and other restricted apps. Thank you tho for providing the link. I will use the stock firmware later on when i change phones. :good:
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Can you share the link of the custom Rom?

Hi, sorry for the late reply.
There seems to be a newer version of the ROM, but everything should work fine.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-hadesrom-pie-stock-v1-1-s8-s8-note8-t3891932