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Hello, I am considering flashing the U Firmware to my device but my question is can I still plug the phone into Smart Switch and get the monthly software updates? Ya know to fix things like vulnerabilities and driver fixes
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Hello, I am considering flashing the U Firmware to my device but my question is can I still plug the phone into Smart Switch and get the monthly software updates? Ya know to fix things like vulnerabilities and driver fixes
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I mean it's a custom firmware so I would assume you should stay away from updates. If you want root and stuff why would you take software updates anyway?
FragmentedLogik said:
Hello, I am considering flashing the U Firmware to my device but my question is can I still plug the phone into Smart Switch and get the monthly software updates? Ya know to fix things like vulnerabilities and driver fixes
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The only thing that drove me away from the U firmware is lack of Advanced Calling features. I couldn't use mobile data while on a call, and there wasn't Visual Voice Mail to boot.
GigaSPX said:
The only thing that drove me away from the U firmware is lack of Advanced Calling features. I couldn't use mobile data while on a call, and there wasn't Visual Voice Mail to boot.
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VOLTE works fine and yes there is no VVM on stock U. The U firmware is stock so any updates that samsung releases for the US unlocked S7's you can update. Unfortunately the firmware is still on the May security patch. I am hoping there will be an update soon.
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raidflex said:
VOLTE works fine and yes there is no VVM on stock U. The U firmware is stock so any updates that samsung releases for the US unlocked S7's you can update. Unfortunately the firmware is still on the May security patch. I am hoping there will be an update soon.
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I tried to simultaneously browse the internet on mobile data while on a phone call, and it didn't work. Am I missing something?
It works for me without an issue. I found I received better service when switching from global to LTE/CDMA, this may help VOLTE also.
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I had flashed the 935U to my Verizon S7E and had no problems.
I was able to use the internet and talk on the phone at the same time without issue.
There is no bloat, apart from Instagram and Whatsapp for some reason, but those aren't as bad as some of the apps that are included or auto installed on the 935V firmware.
I personally use google voice for my voicemail. There is a way to set it up to forward to your google voicemail box instead of using your carrier mailbox. I prefer it because it gives me dictated messages without paying $2.99 a month. I also don't have to worry about deleting messages, and I get notifications no matter where I am on my laptop, tablet or phone.
I personally was never the biggest fan of VOLTE myself, but if you are just compare losing that to the benefits. Also if you are ok with losing SamsungPay then you can root the 935U FW and edit the video calling and VOLTE back in.
I am currently on 935U, Marshmallow 6.01 PL4 (phone is a verizon Edge s7), unrooted.
1) I have read that the samsung dialer is no longer on Nougat , nor is the Samsung caller id?
Can someone verify if this is true? From reading further, I am not sure if it is the aesthetics that have changed or the actual dialer. My favorite feature of the edge 7 is the suspected spam id and block that comes up as a call comes in and also, sthe small window that comes up at the top of the phone to answer a call when you are in another app. Can anyone who has taken verizon nougat tell me if these features are no longer available?
2) I have read that tethering is not available on nougat without tweaking. Is this the same as mobile hotspot? I currently use mobile hotspot for my tablet when I am traveling and wifi signal is poor. I connect to the mobile hotspot using bluetooth. Can someone verify whether or not this option is available on Verizon Nougat without tweaking?
3) Lastly, my phone has lagged up greatly lately, I am considering flashing back to verizon software and taking nougat. If I am unhappy, will I be able to go back to 935 Marshmallow (currently on PL4) or is reverting back to Marshmallow not a possibility.
thanks in advance!
I'm not sure if it's the dialer either, bit give hiya a trt. It's by whitepaper and blocks spam really well, plus you can submit numbers as well for blocking.
tmord1 said:
I am currently on 935U, Marshmallow 6.01 PL4 (phone is a verizon Edge s7), unrooted.
1) I have read that the samsung dialer is no longer on Nougat , nor is the Samsung caller id?
Can someone verify if this is true? From reading further, I am not sure if it is the aesthetics that have changed or the actual dialer. My favorite feature of the edge 7 is the suspected spam id and block that comes up as a call comes in and also, sthe small window that comes up at the top of the phone to answer a call when you are in another app. Can anyone who has taken verizon nougat tell me if these features are no longer available?
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This has never been available on Verizon firmware. Not even on 6.0. Verizon ripped the feature out to force you to buy "Verizon Caller ID" instead.
2) I have read that tethering is not available on nougat without tweaking. Is this the same as mobile hotspot? I currently use mobile hotspot for my tablet when I am traveling and wifi signal is poor. I connect to the mobile hotspot using bluetooth. Can someone verify whether or not this option is available on Verizon Nougat without tweaking?
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"Mobile Hotspot" and "tethering" are the exact same thing. Most people who say "tethering" are referring to PDANet or whatever, because they're on grandfathered UDPs and refuse to switch to new plans. I have Wifi, Bluetooth and USB available as options for sharing my phone's LTE connection to a computer or tablet - I can even plug my phone into my router and have my router use it as the modem for my entire home network.
3) Lastly, my phone has lagged up greatly lately, I am considering flashing back to verizon software and taking nougat. If I am unhappy, will I be able to go back to 935 Marshmallow (currently on PL4) or is reverting back to Marshmallow not a possibility.
thanks in advance!
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Generally, "lagging" is due to rogue apps and/or a corrupt cache. I would look at any apps that have suspicious permissions (why would a flashlight app need to access your contacts, for example) and dump them, and clear the cache.
As of right now, I'm running Verizon's 7.0 side by side with U 6.0.1 on two different Edges. 7.0 is beautiful and fast, but Verizon changes too much and removes too many features. If you only have one device, I would stick with the U FW and wait till next month for the U 7.0 update. My two cents.
@raduque Really appreciate the detailed answer!
You're welcome tmord1!
Neither on wifi nor cellular will it check for update. I get the error "sorry, we are having trouble authenticating your device"
Any idea how to fix this ?
wondering the same :/ anyone have anything?
see my post here. besides flashing the t-mobile ummm rom I guess over it, you won't be able to update. I've tried samsung and t-mobile and the only thing that will work besides that is to borrow a sim from a friend and use that... https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/best-buy-screw-t3594359/page2
try it today. it should work. the servers were having issues last night and this morning.
lotreaglesfan said:
try it today. it should work. the servers were having issues last night and this morning.
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will not work because system updates are coming from carrier and having a tmobile sim in a verizon phone means verizon will not allow you to connect to their update server...
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will not work because system updates are coming from carrier and having a tmobile sim in a verizon phone means verizon will not allow you to connect to their update server...
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Thats not the case. I am using vzw GS8 on att and I receive updates fine
Well I'm confused then. I was able to do the last update with a t-mobile Sim in the phone? Right now when I try checking for updates it errors out saying it couldn't be authenticated. Anyone have any clue?
Hope I can help you!
How to update your system if you're not using the carrier from your S8(+) version.
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Neither on wifi nor cellular will it check for update. I get the error "sorry, we are having trouble authenticating your device"
Any idea how to fix this ?
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you wont be able to updated through wifi or LTE unless you use a verizon SIM but you can do it easily using your computer and samsung smart switch.
eoga said:
you wont be able to updated through wifi or LTE unless you use a verizon SIM but you can do it easily using your computer and samsung smart switch.
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Are you able to update using your computer?
insomnia said:
Neither on wifi nor cellular will it check for update. I get the error "sorry, we are having trouble authenticating your device"
Any idea how to fix this ?
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Try to get at least an inactivated Verizon sim card from any Verizon store or you can also try a normal working Verizon sim. I had AT&T Galaxy S5 and it needed the carrier's sim card to even check for update. I took the sim, put it in, checked for update and was able to install it.
Fix to your issue
Hey guys so I do also share the same situation, I have a Verizon s8+ yet I have T-Mobile One as my coverage
Because it's not authenticated as a Verizon provided account it simply won't update
Now.. the solution to updating isn't directly on your device.
It's within the Samsung Smart switch App for either Mac or windows, you can run an update through there with little to no problems at all and finally keep your device up to date without having to return it for an unlocked one.
Just a brief note regarding the smart switch App, keep in mind that sometimes the update will freeze at a certain percentage on the computer so just be sure to close the app out only if your Samsung device hasn't received the green upload screen yet.
Hopefully this helps out alot of you guys ?
Best regards
lotreaglesfan said:
see my post here. besides flashing the t-mobile ummm rom I guess over it, you won't be able to update. I've tried samsung and t-mobile and the only thing that will work besides that is to borrow a sim from a friend and use that... https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/best-buy-screw-t3594359/page2
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I'd like to flash mine to t mobile, I'm begging you to help me with this!!!
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I've seen a bunch of info on the forums on how to flash the T-Mo ROM on an s8 - as well as flashing the Samsung Unlocked ROM on the s8 but frankly, almost all the threads are from back at the phone launch - and it is unclear to me which roms & programs to search for.
In a similar vein - I'm a noob to the whole process using oden - which I think is what i would need to use. I have experience from years ago running cyanogen mods on a nook tablet and messing with windows phones - but nothing recent and things have changed a lot.
I've read conflicting reports throughout the forums on doing this...
I'm running a VZW Branded (but it's now "unlocked")
Model: s8 SM-G-950U
Build #: NRD90M.G950USQS2BQL1
Baseband #: G950USQS2BQL1
What I'm looking for (really the right word is "NEED"):
Access to lower 700 A block (full band 12 use)
Ability to get OTA Updates
Mobile Hotspot Functionality
WiFi Calling
VoLTE
Bixby
If I could have these all running the Samsung Unlocked ROM - then that would be preferred...
If not - I would want to flash the T-Mobile ROM.
I need to know ASAP as I only have 14days from today (2/14/18) to figure this out or go back to VZW
Many thanks!
~chris
Hi all,
I grew tired with the lack of VoLTE and WiFi calling on my unbranded, bought direct from Samsung S8 - there's no sign of Three enabling either on unbranded phones.
So I did the unthinkable and flashed the H3G branded firmware - all went fine.
Only trouble is - I have no VoLTE - the option isn't there - and I don't get VoLTE in places where I know I should and have had in the past on my S7.
Three are useless and haven't a clue what I'm talking about. So I wondered if anyone here knows how VoLTE is actually supposed to work with the S8 on Three. I don't have the VoLTE on/off toggle like I did in the settings on my S7 and I don't get VoLTE in places where I used to get VoLTE on my S7. I either get nothing or a very low H/4G.
Is this expected behaviour and are the options just hidden now? Do you still get the little VoLTE indicator as with the S7 when the S8 is using VoLTE?
I was in the same situation, unbranded from Samsung, had to do a full wipe + H3G flash through ODIN and both VoLTE and Wifi calling work.
I had trouble getting them both, until I re-partitioned the phone in ODIN, which was a pain.
lilolilo27 said:
I was in the same situation, unbranded from Samsung, had to do a full wipe + H3G flash through ODIN and both VoLTE and Wifi calling work.
I had trouble getting them both, until I re-partitioned the phone in ODIN, which was a pain.
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I have the G950FD (dual sim) am imaging the 3 banded firmware & Rom is unlikely to support dual sim ? can anyone confirm otherwise ??
hate the three start up screen and branding.... but could do with VOLTE and WIFI calling
lilolilo27 said:
I was in the same situation, unbranded from Samsung, had to do a full wipe + H3G flash through ODIN and both VoLTE and Wifi calling work.
I had trouble getting them both, until I re-partitioned the phone in ODIN, which was a pain.
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Hi,
Does it now work as described with the on/off toggle in settings? Three basically told me that this is just how it works, any options are hidden and it won't go near VoLTE unless there is literally no other signal of any other kind. Where as on my S7 I had the option to switch on and off plus I got the VoLTE symbol in a lot of places.
Is there a guide to link to regarding the re-partitioning you did?
I'm reading some pretty scary things about the re-partition button in Odin!
Yes, re-partitioning was a pain, I got some bootloop issues as a result so wouldn't recommend it (no specific guide from memory)
I actually cannot see any on/off toggle in settings, VoLTE icon appears on most 4g areas.
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Yes, re-partitioning was a pain, I got some bootloop issues as a result so wouldn't recommend it (no specific guide from memory)
I actually cannot see any on/off toggle in settings, VoLTE icon appears on most 4g areas.
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I went for it - no problems, carried out exactly the same process only this time I ticked 're-partition'. I've just restored all my apps and had to reset my Gear S3 again.
I also downloaded the small (40MB-ish) OTA update that comes down after the re-flash, which I assume is the VoLTE settings from Three.
So far, all I've noticed is that WiFi calling is a lot more stable - before, the WiFi calling icon was appearing and vanishing all the time. Now it's solid.
No sign of VoLTE - or any VoLTE toggle. I'll see what happens when I'm out and about later, hopefully it'll have worked.
(Although I'm sure I got VoLTE at home on my S7, I might be mistaken. Checking the coverage checker I'm in solid VoLTE territory though.)
I must say, factory re-store/re-flashing is so much better now that the Samsung back-up and restore app actually restores everything properly! Right down to the shortcuts and widgets on your homescreens. I was dreading it.
Does any one mind hosting the three s8 firmware on a store some where like google drive or drop box
PLEASE I could do with a quick download and rebuild of my phone tonight
G950FH3G1AQDG
or even a ftp share (OLD SCHOOL)
Unambiguous said:
Does any one mind hosting the three s8 firmware on a store some where like google drive or drop box
PLEASE I could do with a quick download and rebuild of my phone tonight
G950FH3G1AQDG
or even a ftp share (OLD SCHOOL)
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I got it from the Sammobile site. You have to sign up and the download is slow, but it does the job.
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I got it from the Sammobile site. You have to sign up and the download is slow, but it does the job.
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i was hoping you could share your copy. of course i am downing from sam mobile but its taking an AGE.
i flashed it... no problems wifi calling there but no volte for now.
I've been doing some reading, it seem that the way they have it set up is so that VoLTE is a last resort when you lose all other 3G and 4G signal. So if there's 3G available you'll never see VoLTE (or WiFi calling for that matter).
Also explains why you have to have their firmware and they've blocked access to it on unbranded phones? Because surely with regular firmware, if it's there - the phone will log on to it and they can't control that on an unbranded phone. Or is it controllable by the network?
I wonder why they've done this? Seems odd. Also odd that there's no switch, one of the reasons I hate branded firmware is that they can mess with stuff like that, I hate the idea that they're hiding functions and messing with stuff on my phone, that I paid £650 for! - along with the horrible boot logos and bloat.
Wish they would allow it to work on unbranded phones, I'm running dual sim so no chance of ever being able to install
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Wish they would allow it to work on unbranded phones, I'm running dual sim so no chance of ever being able to install
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yesterday night i flash my dual sim G950FD with the H3G G950F firmware all works and the sim manager option is still available to use.
i can confirm wifi calling works but not seen volte becuase i am only been home.
good luck.... just hate the 3 splash screens
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yesterday night i flash my dual sim G950FD with the H3G G950F firmware all works and the sim manager option is still available to use.
i can confirm wifi calling works but not seen volte becuase i am only been home.
good luck.... just hate the 3 splash screens
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I might give it a go over the weekend and see what happens
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I've been doing some reading, it seem that the way they have it set up is so that VoLTE is a last resort when you lose all other 3G and 4G signal. So if there's 3G available you'll never see VoLTE (or WiFi calling for that matter).
Also explains why you have to have their firmware and they've blocked access to it on unbranded phones? Because surely with regular firmware, if it's there - the phone will log on to it and they can't control that on an unbranded phone. Or is it controllable by the network?
I wonder why they've done this? Seems odd. Also odd that there's no switch, one of the reasons I hate branded firmware is that they can mess with stuff like that, I hate the idea that they're hiding functions and messing with stuff on my phone, that I paid £650 for! - along with the horrible boot logos and bloat.
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If you decide to unlock your device and go down the TWRP and Custom ROMS path then feel free to use the attached ZIP to flash the H3G Three CSC to enable WiFi Calling/VoLTE and Call Recording.
I took the CSC utility posted by Tkkg1994 and created a flashable TWRP zip with just the relevent files removing the APK that Three put on when first setting up the phone as well as the Three boot animation leaving the Samsung stock one in place. I did this to save having to have a 1.5GB file on my phone with CSC's that I don't need. All credit goes to Tkkg1994 for the CSC Utility.
I have only tested this on the single sim SM-G950F however and I also recommend making sure you have an EFS backup beforehand as I know the CSC Utility does do that even though this zip doesn't mount and do anything with the EFS partition.
Thanks
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I've been doing some reading, it seem that the way they have it set up is so that VoLTE is a last resort when you lose all other 3G and 4G signal. So if there's 3G available you'll never see VoLTE (or WiFi calling for that matter).
Also explains why you have to have their firmware and they've blocked access to it on unbranded phones? Because surely with regular firmware, if it's there - the phone will log on to it and they can't control that on an unbranded phone. Or is it controllable by the network?
I wonder why they've done this? Seems odd. Also odd that there's no switch, one of the reasons I hate branded firmware is that they can mess with stuff like that, I hate the idea that they're hiding functions and messing with stuff on my phone, that I paid £650 for! - along with the horrible boot logos and bloat.
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That is really silly. EE do the same thing in terms of needing their firmware to use VoLTE but they do not limit it only when you have bad signal lol that is foolish. Funny how things are with different manufacturers. On my U11, VoLTE works for all UK networks with stock unbranded firmware and it even has a toggle, unlike the S7/S8. You'd think there would be more options on the more popular phone.
Unambiguous said:
Does any one mind hosting the three s8 firmware on a store some where like google drive or drop box
PLEASE I could do with a quick download and rebuild of my phone tonight
G950FH3G1AQDG
or even a ftp share (OLD SCHOOL)
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Use updato.com. no download speed limit
I spoke to three over twitter and they advised they do plan to release this to unbranded phones but there is no date in mind at present
I had to do the same to get Volte on EE.
Does work everywhere though.
WiFi calling worked out the box on BTU unlocked.
Only issue is EE is **** slow at releasing updates.
Is there a file I can flash to enable WiFi and VOLTE on EE when using a custom ROM? Works great on the stock EE firmware but I would like to use another custom ROM.
joeleon said:
Is there a file I can flash to enable WiFi and VOLTE on EE when using a custom ROM? Works great on the stock EE firmware but I would like to use another custom ROM.
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You have to edit csc files to enable them
So IS the hardware on the S8 Active identical between providers (ATT, T-mobile, Sprint, etc) just like the S7?
Asking as I successfully reflashed 2 ATT S7's to TMobile firmware and they're working great for my friends including WiFi Calling and booting with TMO splash (and model # changed as well).
HOWEVER when I tried using a modded Odin 3.13.1 (I think) to do the same with my S8 Active to the lastest FW out there for TMO I get a PIT error (posted elsewhere on here but no helpful replies).
Anyway, just wondering is the HW the same??
Thanks
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So IS the hardware on the S8 Active identical between providers (ATT, T-mobile, Sprint, etc) just like the S7?
Asking as I successfully reflashed 2 ATT S7's to TMobile firmware and they're working great for my friends including WiFi Calling and booting with TMO splash (and model # changed as well).
HOWEVER when I tried using a modded Odin 3.13.1 (I think) to do the same with my S8 Active to the lastest FW out there for TMO I get a PIT error (posted elsewhere on here but no helpful replies).
Anyway, just wondering is the HW the same??
Thanks
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Im pretty sure the same hardware just may me flashed slightly different
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Im pretty sure the same hardware just may me flashed slightly different
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Any thoughts on why I cannot flash T-Mobile firmware onto my SM892A if identical hardware across cell providers?
It was SO EASY to fix my friend's Galaxy S7's from AT&T with T-mobile firmware and the model number the device reports even changed from SM-930A to SM-930T afterwards and they got rid of all ATT Bloatware and replaced it with TMO's smaller set of bloatware AND MADE WiFi Calling work!!
Frustrated as I have issues with call reception if I forget to turn WiFi off at home as it tries to use AT&T WiFi Calling which wont' work on T-Mobile.....can't afford another cell right now and afraid I'll miss a JOB INTERVIEW CALL!!
ANY HELP APPRECIATED.
Dave
eplerd said:
Any thoughts on why I cannot flash T-Mobile firmware onto my SM892A if identical hardware across cell providers?
It was SO EASY to fix my friend's Galaxy S7's from AT&T with T-mobile firmware and the model number the device reports even changed from SM-930A to SM-930T afterwards and they got rid of all ATT Bloatware and replaced it with TMO's smaller set of bloatware AND MADE WiFi Calling work!!
Frustrated as I have issues with call reception if I forget to turn WiFi off at home as it tries to use AT&T WiFi Calling which wont' work on T-Mobile.....can't afford another cell right now and afraid I'll miss a JOB INTERVIEW CALL!!
ANY HELP APPRECIATED.
Dave
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I dont the Active models where always a bit different than reg S series dont know why Ive only had a couple and ditched em pretty quick