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Easiest Root for N915G

So, I was going to use Cf-Auroroot like I have for every other Samsung device I've got but apparently there's an issue with it for the N915G.
What I did was put the latest super su file (i used v2.40) on my external SD card and then in Odin flash the latest TWRP recovery from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993 (you can also use the sd card fix from here too, flash in TWRP, just install supersu, then add another flash file and install the sd card fix).
Go to recovery mode and flash super su.
I found it had an error flashing cache but a factory reset fixed this so best done BEFORE setting everything up.
Let phone reset, set it up and you now have root access with a clean install of stock rom.
Happy days.
This worked fine for me and left out the step of flashing CF-Autoroot which wasn't needed.
You will still trip Knox.
I don't know if this will work flawlessly for you or for all models, especially if the bootloader is locked, but theoretically it should.
Good luck guys, happy flashing.
And HAPPY NEW YEAR...:laugh:

Root for Lollipop
Thanks I have the 915g also and I used your method for Kitkat it worked flawlessly thank you I want to install lollipop now and I want to root again what method do I use and could you point me in the right direction please

jdoogzie said:
Thanks I have the 915g also and I used your method for Kitkat it worked flawlessly thank you I want to install lollipop now and I want to root again what method do I use and could you point me in the right direction please
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Exactly the same method... I believe Twrp 2.8.5.0 and Supersu 2.4.6 were what I used to root Lollipop...

jdoogzie said:
Thanks I have the 915g also and I used your method for Kitkat it worked flawlessly thank you I want to install lollipop now and I want to root again what method do I use and could you point me in the right direction please
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Is this for G version? Didnt work for me

pride_kr said:
Is this for G version? Didnt work for me
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It seems to work on most variants, except those with locked bootloaders..
If it didn't I don't know why.
A lot of people have rooted their device this way....

ultramag69 said:
It seems to work on most variants, except those with locked bootloaders..
If it didn't I don't know why.
A lot of people have rooted their device this way....
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I tried all methods described in these fóruns... Always giving fail message in Odin.... And authentication error on download mode

Try to see if you have untick the reactivation lock. Its under setting and security.
Sent from my SM-N915G using XDA Free mobile app

kuailan said:
Try to see if you have untick the reactivation lock. Its under setting and security.
Sent from my SM-N915G using XDA Free mobile app
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Yes, it really was reactivation lock issue! Thanks!
But already went back to 4.4.4.... too many freezes, fc, on 5.0.1

pride_kr said:
Yes, it really was reactivation lock issue! Thanks!
But already went back to 4.4.4.... too many freezes, fc, on 5.0.1
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You should not have many issues with 5.0.1. What you need to do after flashing the 5.0.1...you need to reset to factory setting. Im sure by now you know when upgrading..you still keep data from the kitkat. This may cause conflict and issues. At the moment the only issue i had is sometime i get that contact closed notifications. I have google this issue...seem like it happen to other phones to with early 5.0.1. For me im ok...cause it only happen very rarely...i hope a much later lollipop will fix this issues.
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kuailan said:
You should not have many issues with 5.0.1. What you need to do after flashing the 5.0.1...you need to reset to factory setting. Im sure by now you know when upgrading..you still keep data from the kitkat. This may cause conflict and issues. At the moment the only issue i had is sometime i get that contact closed notifications. I have google this issue...seem like it happen to other phones to with early 5.0.1. For me im ok...cause it only happen very rarely...i hope a much later lollipop will fix this issues.
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Yeah, that really makes sense... upgrading, and old data coming along... didnt think about that.... without xposed though..... not sure if Ill try it again!

I am interested in buying SM-N915G. does it have unlocked bootloader? if not, can it be unlocked? Appreciate advice.

Agent5150 said:
I am interested in buying SM-N915G. does it have unlocked bootloader? if not, can it be unlocked? Appreciate advice.
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Aussie 915G is unlocked. As far as I know so are all others...
Mentioned locked bootloaders as this will work on other models too...

Got my SM-915G, and got it rooted and TWRP installed following you method. It is working with AT&T and I am getting LTE data speeds, but it is struggling on voice network. hardly any bars are visible on the signal strength icon.
Is there any solution?

Agent5150 said:
Got my SM-915G, and got it rooted and TWRP installed following you method. It is working with AT&T and I am getting LTE data speeds, but it is struggling on voice network. hardly any bars are visible on the signal strength icon.
Is there any solution?
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Possibly flashing the modem and non-HLOS.bin for AT&T.
I can't really say as I live in Oz and have no problems with voice calls...
I do find that my bars don't tend to go over 3 or more than halfway but that could be due to where I live and the crappy coverage we get here... No problem with voice calls though...

I am not sure if I can install SM-N915A modem on 915G.
Can someone confirm if that is possible, if so, what version?

tell me one thing is xposed framework and freedom app now working on note edge 915G lollipop

Nope. Better stick with Kitkat if you intend to use Freedom and Xposed.

This method trips knox?

Greenarcher707 said:
This method trips knox?
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Yes

Oh well, no way around it then. Warranty is for the timid anyway lol. Gotta pay to play.

Firmware Help Needed

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/

Cooljb said:
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

powerstroke said:
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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powerstroke said:
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?

powerstroke said:
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.

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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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

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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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

powerstroke said:
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.

Macguyver said:
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?

[REDIRECT][All US Firmware][Switch Carrier][Flash Carrier/Unlocked]SM-N950U/U1/W

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...

would this thread apply to me if i intend to use an network unlocked at&t note 8 on a verizon mvno (xfinity)?

Need help. Flashed my Verizon branded Note 8 to latest unlocked/unbranded fw Using Cosmey's odin. Everything was fine but decided I wanted to go back to stock branded Verizon fw. But now my phone won't register on any network and my. Any sugestions?

reocej said:
Need help. Flashed my Verizon branded Note 8 to latest unlocked/unbranded fw Using Cosmey's odin. Everything was fine but decided I wanted to go back to stock branded Verizon fw. But now my phone won't register on any network and my. Any sugestions?
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Try a factory reset

BlueFox721 said:
Try a factory reset
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I did a wipe in the recovery before booting. Wouldn't that be the same as a factory reset? At work now but will try that as soon as I get home. I'll report back with the results. Thanks.

reocej said:
I did a wipe in the recovery before booting. Wouldn't that be the same as a factory reset? At work now but will try that as soon as I get home. I'll report back with the results. Thanks.
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Occasionally I had to select my apn to get data after flashing...

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Try a factory reset
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BlueFox721 said:
Occasionally I had to select my apn to get data after flashing...
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Factory reset was a no go. Flashed back to latest unlocked f/w and everything is good for now. I flashed the csc file for verizon in odin by itself. Pretty sure thats were i went wrong. Is there a special procedure to flash back to stock from unlocked?

reocej said:
Factory reset was a no go. Flashed back to latest unlocked f/w and everything is good for now. I flashed the csc file for verizon in odin by itself. Pretty sure thats were i went wrong. Is there a special procedure to flash back to stock from unlocked?
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I noticed that every time I flashed back and forth, remnants of Sprint stayed until I performed the carrier switching part of my guide...at which point I was able to put complete T-Mobile...For you, maybe that may help going from unlocked to VZW.

BlueFox721 said:
I noticed that every time I flashed back and forth, remnants of Sprint stayed until I performed the carrier switching part of my guide...at which point I was able to put complete T-Mobile...For you, maybe that may help going from unlocked to VZW.
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So you're saying I need to follow the carrier switching guide to flash back to stock from unlocked?

reocej said:
So you're saying I need to follow the carrier switching guide to flash back to stock from unlocked?
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You will end up completely stock...carrier

WiFi calling and Visual Voicemail
BlueFox721 said:
You will end up completely stock...carrier
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Basically just trying to restore my WiFi calling and visual voicemail. Is there anyway to retain those features without root on unlocked firmware?

reocej said:
Basically just trying to restore my WiFi calling and visual voicemail. Is there anyway to retain those features without root on unlocked firmware?
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Not VVM

Back to stock no aignal
BlueFox721 said:
You will end up completely stock...carrier
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Flashed stock against and still no signal. What am I missing?

reocej said:
Flashed stock against and still no signal. What am I missing?
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You may have to call your carrier for a new SIM...or have them reprovision it and say that you are having data issues...it may have been a provisioning issue all along...

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You may have to call your carrier for a new SIM...or have them reprovision it and say that you are having data issues...it may have been a provisioning issue all along...
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Sim works fine in my my backup Note 5. Also works fine in my Note 8 on unlocked fw. Its just when I return to stock it does not register on any network. Seems to have something to do with my csc files. Using the Samsung device info app it says there are no available csc's and my build version is listed as XAA instead of VZW like when it was original stock. Maybe you could do a step by step guide for return to stock. I must be missing a step somewhere. Thanks for the help btw.

reocej said:
Sim works fine in my my backup Note 5. Also works fine in my Note 8 on unlocked fw. Its just when I return to stock it does not register on any network. Seems to have something to do with my csc files. Using the Samsung device info app it says there are no available csc's and my build version is listed as XAA instead of VZW like when it was original stock. Maybe you could do a step by step guide for return to stock. I must be missing a step somewhere. Thanks for the help btw.
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Actually carrier flashing is the step by step guide...there may be a problem with your device or your download....but other than that if your device works on unlocked firmware and not carrier firmware, I'd say bad download...because following carrier flash guide gets you to carrier firmware...

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Actually carrier flashing is the step by step guide...there may be a problem with your device or your download....but other than that if your device works on unlocked firmware and not carrier firmware, I'd say bad download...because following carrier flash guide gets you to carrier firmware...
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I'll redownload and give it another go. Thanks.

reocej said:
I'll redownload and give it another go. Thanks.
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How did it work out?

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How did it work out?
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The no connection issues I was having were the result of the incorrect carrier csc files not being loaded. I've been playing around with various csc features and have just about found the perfect combo.

reocej said:
The no connection issues I was having were the result of the incorrect carrier csc files not being loaded. I've been playing around with various csc features and have just about found the perfect combo.
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Could you post what worked for you when you get it going?

[REDIRECT][All US Firmware][Switch Carrier][Flash Carrier/Unlocked]SM-N950U/U1/W

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
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

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

BlueFox721 said:
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...

Samsung S8+ Tmobile USA Android One UI and unlock

I installed this on my t-mobile unlocked phone and it is now locked again and there is no way I can unlock it. the tmobile unlock up does not work. Anyone with this problem? any newer version that G955USQU5DRL7. Tmobiule even if I am customer after many calls cannot help since I am running pie

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maometto75 said:
I installed this on my t-mobile unlocked phone and it is now locked again and there is no way I can unlock it. the tmobile unlock up does not work. Anyone with this problem? any newer version that G955USQU5DRL7. Tmobiule even if I am customer after many calls cannot help since I am running pie
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It's locked? I have installed this many times on my TMo S8+ and never had this happen. Even when I had temporary unlocks, it would remain unlocked until the unlock expired. If you want the device unlock app to work again you'll need to go back to official TMo firmware.

Just by installing the unlocked software does not unlock the phone. was your phone unlocked previously and then you switched to U1 software? I am pretty sure you can request an unlock from the tmobile site. have you tried that? other than that y not just flash back to oreo and unlock from the stock tmobile rom. DRL7 is a terrible build anyway compared to whats out there and t-mobile is in the testing phase so official pie will be out soon. just a few ideas.

graffix31 said:
Just by installing the unlocked software does not unlock the phone. was your phone unlocked previously and then you switched to U1 software? I am pretty sure you can request an unlock from the tmobile site. have you tried that? other than that y not just flash back to oreo and unlock from the stock tmobile rom. DRL7 is a terrible build anyway compared to whats out there and t-mobile is in the testing phase so official pie will be out soon. just a few ideas.
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my phone is fully paid and it was unlocked before. I installed android pie and get locked again. I cleared a last bill and I had back and forth with theme for 2 months. many calls. they phone is not on their whitelist anymore so should work but there is not no way I can make the device unlock app work. I tried with tmobile sim, another sim and wifi nothing the device unlock apps opens and closes with no connection to their servesrs. Tmobile at the end says they cannot do anything since I am using a version not supported. anything you can think of?

maometto75 said:
my phone is fully paid and it was unlocked before. I installed android pie and get locked again. I cleared a last bill and I had back and forth with theme for 2 months. many calls. they phone is not on their whitelist anymore so should work but there is not no way I can make the device unlock app work. I tried with tmobile sim, another sim and wifi nothing the device unlock apps opens and closes with no connection to their servesrs. Tmobile at the end says they cannot do anything since I am using a version not supported. anything you can think of?
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can I go back to the last officie Tmobile build based on android 8 with odin or I will brick my phone? in any case to put the official ui 9 build from tmobile when it comes out I most likely need to do it with odin or sideload correct?

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which one do you reccomend?

maometto75 said:
can I go back to the last officie Tmobile build based on android 8 with odin or I will brick my phone? in any case to put the official ui 9 build from tmobile when it comes out I most likely need to do it with odin or sideload correct?
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You can revert to the official T-MOBILE build. If you're on the official build then you should get the OTA for pie when it's out.

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You can revert to the official T-MOBILE build. If you're on the official build then you should get the OTA for pie when it's out.
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Thanks so I just use odin to put back android 8 with the official android 8 t-mobile build? at least I can get their support. no issues in reverting firmware back from android 9 to android 8?

maometto75 said:
which one do you reccomend?
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maometto75 said:
Thanks so I just use odin to put back android 8 with the official android 8 t-mobile build? at least I can get their support. no issues in reverting firmware back from android 9 to android 8?
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Yes you can just go ahead and downgrade. I do it all the time and haven't run into any issues. I also have a T-Mobile S8+.

Thanks I will try and let you know

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tried odin on macos via java. downloaded tmobile official build. phone in download mode success. asking for PIT file. I extraced it from the CSC file and now it says the odin file corrupted. Suggestions? I tried a differente cable. I will now try to install via odin on pc and maybe downlod the build again. any other suggestion? I am worried the phone cannot write on the phone flash memory whihc might be the same issue why the tmobile unlock app does not work. yet the phone works perfectly for any other app and oS

maometto75 said:
tried odin on macos via java. downloaded tmobile official build. phone in download mode success. asking for PIT file. I extraced it from the CSC file and now it says the odin file corrupted. Suggestions? I tried a differente cable. I will now try to install via odin on pc and maybe downlod the build again. any other suggestion? I am worried the phone cannot write on the phone flash memory whihc might be the same issue why the tmobile unlock app does not work. yet the phone works perfectly for any other app and oS
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I've never gotten Odin to work properly on my Mac. However, you can use VirtualBox and run Windows in there. That's how I use Odin. I'd download the build again and see if that fixes anything. Please try on a Windows machine (VM or PC).

Will do that then and let everyone know