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Oreo beta for Snapdragon S8 and S8+

Hey guys I found this thread and took the dive. Everything is working great and did not even have to do a system reset.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-oreo-beta-usa-snapdragon-s8-t3700907

Crsdr37 said:
Hey guys I found this thread and took the dive. Everything is working great and did not even have to do a system reset.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-oreo-beta-usa-snapdragon-s8-t3700907
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Thank's for sharing this! I'm on the newest stock fw for Verizon, were you on the same?
Edit: Nevermind should have read their full post lol

Just go to updato and get the Sprint xas version does not require paid download like that OP's link.

Crsdr37 said:
Just go to updato and get the Sprint xas version does not require paid download like that OP's link.
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I'm on the S8+ so luckily I didn't have to use the paid links. Will try this after I backup my phone. Would you say it's good enough to use as my daily driver?

I am not having any issues that I can see. Battery life is a complaint but I have not had that issue either. If you flash beta 2 for the S8+ be prepared to do a factory reset.

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I am not having any issues that I can see. Battery life is a complaint but I have not had that issue either. If you flash beta 2 for the S8+ be prepared to do a factory reset.
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Alright will do, was hoping I could avoid that but I backed everything up with Smart Switch to be safe. May actually wait til after the gym to try this, would hate to not have my music.

Anybody attempt it on the latest AQK3 update? Everything work, Samsung pay and such?
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iOSNick said:
Anybody attempt it on the latest AQK3 update? Everything work, Samsung pay and such?
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Do you have a link to it I'll do it

Crsdr37 said:
Do you have a link to it I'll do it
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I meant it based off the link you put in the original post. I'm on the latest update AQK3 and want to try to run oreo based on your link.
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Do you have a link to it I'll do it
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/VZW/download/G950USQU1AQK3/195746/
Thanks in advance!
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iOSNick said:
I meant it based off the link you put in the original post. I'm on the latest update AQK3 and want to try to run oreo based on your link.
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/VZW/download/G950USQU1AQK3/195746/
Thanks in advance!
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You have to be on the listed firmware. Cannot be on anything but what they posted. I downloaded mine from updato just use Sprint XAS. It will reinstall Verizon bloat on first boot. Also install nougat and before rebooting it will take you to recover just install the Oreo beta then before setting up the device.

Does this by chance have wifi tethering unlocked in beta??

I wonder if there is a way to root the beta yet

Just to be clear, this has been tested on the Verizon G950U? Very cautious when dealing with Verizon Samsung devices that don't have unlocked bootloaders... Thanks in advance.

Yes I personally did beta 1 on my own device and successfully flashed back when I was done testing.

Beta 4 is now available. Buttery smooth and good battery life. Only glitch I am seeing if fast charging is hit or miss.

Crsdr37 said:
Beta 4 is now available. Buttery smooth and good battery life. Only glitch I am seeing if fast charging is hit or miss.
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You have Orea beta 4 on Verizon? What is the build number? How did you do it? With the latest update I am now on bootloader 2 so I don't think you can do it like originally posted.

I believe you can still get to it. What update are you on with your phone? I was on I believe Verizon's latest and still flashed back to the OP then to AJC and then ZQKM.

Crsdr37 said:
I believe you can still get to it. What update are you on with your phone? I was on I believe Verizon's latest and still flashed back to the OP then to AJC and then ZQKM.
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The latest firmware is a 2 bootloader so I don't think you can go back--2BQK5

Go into download mode and look at the bootloader line if it says B2. We might have to look into a different method.

Crsdr37 said:
Go into download mode and look at the bootloader line if it says B2. We might have to look into a different method.
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It does.

Oreo Beta Leak

Guys the Oreo beta works on our variant!! Also it was just launched officially in India this morning as Official Beta Oreo for the Note 8

phenomenalblaze said:
Guys the Oreo beta works on our variant!! Also it was just launched officially in India this morning as Official Beta Oreo for the Note 8
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Yeah I got it flashed on my Sprint Note 8. It's running flawlessly

powerstroke said:
Yeah I got it flashed on my Sprint Note 8. It's running flawlessly
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Awesome. Mine too.

phenomenalblaze said:
Awesome. Mine too.
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Is their a link to Oreo beta

Need a hotspot work around

Saafir said:
The Shortcut Master method does not work??
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Shortcut Master method does work. Worked for me at least

May you guys send the steps to install this Oreo update because im afraid that i will mess up. thank you

Saafir said:
The Shortcut Master method does not work??
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Worked for me also

https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...w-to-install-android-oreo-snapdragon-t3716281

Anyone know if Calling Plus is working? Wasn't sure if this was a Sprint specific part of the last couple updates or not

themisterwilson said:
Anyone know if Calling Plus is working? Wasn't sure if this was a Sprint specific part of the last couple updates or not
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It works

yneill said:
It works
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Thanks! Much appreciated [emoji4] I'll be flashing this later!
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Tried to install and follow the instructions. Phone is bricked. Where are the proper files and instructions to do this to the Sprint Note 8?

superdaves34 said:
Tried to install and follow the instructions. Phone is bricked. Where are the proper files and instructions to do this to the Sprint Note 8?
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All the info you need is right here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...w-to-install-android-oreo-snapdragon-t3716281
This is for all snapdragon note 8's. If you can get into download mode, the phone is not bricked. I am on sprint and followed the direction.
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Could someone post the instructions please. I followed everything to the T and nothing

phenomenalblaze said:
Worked for me also
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I was able to update to Oreo without losing my data, and my hotspot was working. After I noticed I wasn't receiving texts, I updated profile and PRL and I wasn't able to use the shortcut master method to change the APN. Kinda bummed about that.. anybody have any ideas?
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themisterwilson said:
I was able to update to Oreo without losing my data, and my hotspot was working. After I noticed I wasn't receiving texts, I updated profile and PRL and I wasn't able to use the shortcut master method to change the APN. Kinda bummed about that.. anybody have any ideas?
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It worked for me. You have to look for LTEFunctionality

phenomenalblaze said:
It worked for me. You have to look for LTEFunctionality
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Yes, I'm aware. The APNs are greyed out though. Not like it was before when I was able to edit them.
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themisterwilson said:
Yes, I'm aware. The APNs are greyed out though. Not like it was before when I was able to edit them.
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Thats really weird

Yeah, mine are grayed out as well. The main LTEFUNCTIONALITY screen isn't but once you click the APN2 LTE Internet button to edit settings, it's grayed out. I'm on Sprint note 8 Oreo build.

Oreo Finally Arrives

This morning I was able to upgrade to Oreo!!!!

Downloading it right now.
Did you notice any sudden changes.?

About phone under settings is different. Cleaner IMO. The text message notifications are a huge difference and way cleaner
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Yeah I got oreo yesterday around 5 in the morning

Mine updated too yesterday. Wish I can find the firmware to download. Can't find any download links / sites yet

eldervamp17 said:
Mine updated too yesterday. Wish I can find the firmware to download. Can't find any download links / sites yet
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please can someone upload the oreo firmware for download. Thanks

If anyone has firmware or the OTA I can make you guys my oreo rom with safestrap

jrkruse said:
If anyone has firmware or the OTA I can make you guys my oreo rom with safestrap
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found this but i dont know if it genuine, hope it helps ....
http://dl.pars-hamrah.com/index.php...PT6CRE7 USA Sprint Android 8.0 4File Firmware

darnelcach said:
found this but i dont know if it genuine, hope it helps ....
http://dl.pars-hamrah.com/index.php...PT6CRE7 USA Sprint Android 8.0 4File Firmware
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Ty for the info. I came across that site before and they want you to pay for downloads

eldervamp17 said:
Ty for the info. I came across that site before and they want you to pay for downloads
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I found some

jrkruse said:
I found some
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Will/could this work for people on the special sprint bootloader? Everyone else is still on b4.

lvpre said:
Will/could this work for people on the special sprint bootloader? Everyone else is still on b4.
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I have stuff to make it work on s7 edge sprint. Unfortunately there are no v6 combo firmware for sprint s7 flat

jrkruse said:
I have stuff to make it work on s7 edge sprint. Unfortunately there are no v6 combo firmware for sprint s7 flat
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How about v5 for the s7 flat?

lvpre said:
How about v5 for the s7 flat?
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Obviously V5 will not work since your oreo update is v6

There is a post in the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge subject here in XDA with full stock firmware, i can´t post the link because i´m new here.
I used that one and works like a charm.

How to download Android 9 Pie update on Galaxy Note 8

This forum for us note 8 lovers has been kind of dead so I decided to liven it up.
I take no responsibility for it and stumbled on the page by accident. Don't see info on this anywhere here yet so....
https://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-download-android-9-pie-update-on-galaxy-note-8/
Downloading as I type and gonna try it. I'll report back or you can take the leap of faith yourself ??

mil1lion718 said:
This forum for us note 8 lovers has been kind of dead so I decided to liven it up.
I take no responsibility for it and stumbled on the page by accident. Don't see info on this anywhere here yet so....
https://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-download-android-9-pie-update-on-galaxy-note-8/
Downloading as I type and gonna try it. I'll report back or you can take the leap of faith yourself ??
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Well if you looked around a little bit you would have seen it.. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...update-to-pie-announced-t3881335/post78484922

MrMike2182 said:
Well if you looked around a little bit you would have seen it.. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...update-to-pie-announced-t3881335/post78484922
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Thanks for pointing that out, but why would i be looking at a verizon thread? Ah never mind.

Does this doe a clean install or just update you from 8 to 9. Also is it good to use on sprint tmobile and Verizon.

lbcoach3347 said:
Does this doe a clean install or just update you from 8 to 9. Also is it good to use on sprint tmobile and Verizon.
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It just updates it all of your stuff should stay intact but I would still recommend that you make a backup and save whatever you really want because some times things just go wrong.

MrMike2182 said:
It just updates it all of your stuff should stay intact but I would still recommend that you make a backup and save whatever you really want because some times things just go wrong.
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Thanks for the heads up. It worked great. No major issues so far. A little glitch when pulling settings down when locked. But besides that it is amazing. Alot snappier everywhere else.

I have a TMO running the unlocked firmware N950U1UE5CRK1. Can I flash the TMO update.zip on top? Or flash the TMO US5CRK1 first? Thanks!
nevermind, can not be done, switching firmware to US5CRK1

If you are already in US5CRK1 you just need download UPDATE.ZIP and put it in your phone SD Card. Then boot up in Recovery Mode and install update.zip from there. Enjoy
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I have a TMO running the unlocked firmware N950U1UE5CRK1. Can I flash the TMO update.zip on top? Or flash the TMO US5CRK1 first? Thanks!
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I have a TMO running the unlocked firmware N950U1UE5CRK1. Can I flash the TMO update.zip on top? Or flash the TMO US5CRK1 first? Thanks!
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Sorry for this... But how and where did you get the unlocked firmware and whats the difference? (just in case I know is Oreo)
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z0ove said:
If you are already in US5CRK1 you just need download UPDATE.ZIP and put it in your phone SD Card. Then boot up in Recovery Mode and install update.zip from there. Enjoy
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I have N950USQU5DRL6 and already on Pie, how do I get DRL7? I downloaded the update.zip CRK1 to DRL7.
Reason I ask is because last time I was on DRL5 and just flashed the update.zip which brought me to DRL6.

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I have N950USQU5DRL6 and already on Pie, how do I get DRL7? I downloaded the update.zip CRK1 to DRL7.
Reason I ask is because last time I was on DRL5 and just flashed the update.zip which brought me to DRL6.
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i did that too with DRL5 TO DRL6 but it didn't work with DRL6 TO DRL7. So I downgrade to CRK1 and flash DRL7
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i did that too with DRL5 TO DRL6 but it didn't work with DRL6 TO DRL7. So I downgrade to CRK1 and flash DRL7
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I keep getting Failed in Odin.
I'm in Odin mode on my phone.

You have to use Odin patched version
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z0ove said:
You have to use Odin patched version
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I'm using v3.13.1 Patched.

So far no issues with DRL7, love the UI improvement and no audio issues like others had been having.

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I keep getting Failed in Odin.
I'm in Odin mode on my phone.
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What error are you getting?
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Chr0nicDreamz said:
So far no issues with DRL7, love the UI improvement and no audio issues like others had been having.
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Check Netflix. When you watch a movie, does the picture show, or do you get a black screen and audio only?

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Check Netflix. When you watch a movie, does the picture show, or do you get a black screen and audio only?
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Unfortunately I do not have Netflix. I use Plex and Amazon prime video. No issues with either.

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Unfortunately I do not have Netflix. I use Plex and Amazon prime video. No issues with either.
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Prime video works? I can't remember if it was broken in DRL6 or not. Netflix for sure was.

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Prime video works? I can't remember if it was broken in DRL6 or not. Netflix for sure was.
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Checking right now.
Edit: nope it's not working but Plex plays just fine. Might be a security permission for prime and netflix

I noticed Samsung pay works now.

One Beta official US release Live!!

1. Install samsung+ app from play store and register your note 8 device. You should then see a Galaxy Note 8 device in your account or homepage of the app
2. Go to play store again and on the Samsung + app page scroll down to join beta program for the app
3. Update the app to beta version (11.5.0.1)
4. Restart phone or clear app data and open the Samsung + app again. This time the app will look visually different because it's the beta version of the app
5. The banner should appear just on the homepage below the your note8 model info. Register using that link.
6. After about 5 mins or so. Go to settings- software update and check for updates. You should have the one ui beta update pushed to your device. About 1.5 gigs.
No issues with samsung gear, spay, or Netflix. Confirmed that night mode and Dolby are present

Just to add you need to be on unlocked us firmware n950u

never mind

slicetwo said:
My Samsung+ app looks nothing like yours. Mine has the navigation text at the top instead of the icons like you have at the bottom. I also don't see anything for the PIE beta.
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In the google play store look for Samsung plus. Scroll down the in the app description and sign up to become a beta tester of the samsung plus app. It will then you give you the option to download the updated version of samsung +. Once down you should have access. That or you can do a search for the apk 11.5.0.1

It's still only giving me the 10.21.2.0 from Sept 2018 to download, anyone else experience this after joining beta?

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It's still only giving me the 10.21.2.0 from Sept 2018 to download, anyone else experience this after joining beta?
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you have to download the 10.0 version first, then register for beta. in about 5 minutes it will you the option to update to 11.5

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you have to download the 10.0 version first, then register for beta. in about 5 minutes it will you the option to update to 11.5
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It's been about an hour, I'm still on the old version of Samsung+, I wonder if it's because I'm already on DRL7

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It's been about an hour, I'm still on the old version of Samsung+, I wonder if it's because I'm already on DRL7
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Possible but not sure.. I was not on any of earlier leaked builds. I was on December patch level for unlocked.

I am on a TMobile note 8 and I haven't gotten the banner for the beta

ForzaPixel43 said:
I am on a TMobile note 8 and I haven't gotten the banner for the beta
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Are you on the US unlocked firmware?

Signed up for Beta. Have the new looking samsung+ but it's not showing one ui beta. I have installed and re installed samsung+ but not getting beta. What could be the issue?

total7kaos said:
Signed up for Beta. Have the new looking samsung+ but it's not showing one ui beta. I have installed and re installed samsung+ but not getting beta. What could be the issue?
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I had the same issue until I flashed the csc file in Odin (not mome_csc). That's if you flashed the unlocked firmware to try to get the beta. After that I unregistered then re-registered for the beta and the download appeared.

Milly7 said:
I had the same issue until I flashed the csc file in Odin (not mome_csc). That's if you flashed the unlocked firmware to try to get the beta. After that I unregistered then re-registered for the beta and the download appeared.
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Hello and thank you for this nugget of information. I have a 950U purchased from Samsung and on T-Mobile. To confirm, if I was to reflash CRK1 via Odin, for the CSC field, I would need to select the CSC_OYN_N950UOYN5CRK1 file correct and not the 'HOME_CSC_OYN....' file?
Thank you!

I think its just for the unlock model 950u1 not the 950u
edit: we can flash 950u1 firmware on our 950u done and running last update. also got rid of that annoying tmobile boot screen

I ended up reverting to CRK1 and it shows me the updated version of Samsung+ available now so I suspected this was the issue. Running through the steps now to get the beta installed.

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I ended up reverting to CRK1 and it shows me the updated version of Samsung+ available now so I suspected this was the issue. Running through the steps now to get the beta installed.
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Let me know if you get through. I think they said they had 10,000 spots and that might have been reached.

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Let me know if you get through. I think they said they had 10,000 spots and that might have been reached.
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The banner isn't showing up but I'm going to try using the ota file that someone uploaded, but it's from CRL2 to ZSAB, downloading now.
EDIT: No luck as I suspected since I'd have to be on CRL2 for it to work, I'm just going to do a fresh install of the DRL7 for now.

baz2a said:
Hello and thank you for this nugget of information. I have a 950U purchased from Samsung and on T-Mobile. To confirm, if I was to reflash CRK1 via Odin, for the CSC field, I would need to select the CSC_OYN_N950UOYN5CRK1 file correct and not the 'HOME_CSC_OYN....' file?
Thank you!
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I'm in the same situation and would like to hear if what you did work, and where did you get the files to flash in Odin
Thank you

abescalamis said:
I'm in the same situation and would like to hear if what you did work, and where did you get the files to flash in Odin
Thank you
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Hello,
I used the write up from here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/snapdragon-official-note-8-n950u1-t3893612

baz2a said:
Hello and thank you for this nugget of information. I have a 950U purchased from Samsung and on T-Mobile. To confirm, if I was to reflash CRK1 via Odin, for the CSC field, I would need to select the CSC_OYN_N950UOYN5CRK1 file correct and not the 'HOME_CSC_OYN....' file?
Thank you!
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No. Flash unlocked firmware. But yes, that csc. Or follow the link in the post above.