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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?

Unlocked Version Firmware Galaxy S8+ XAA Version Live!!!

The Following links are for the Unlocked USA Firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (G955U ONLY) This firmware will delete all user data and remove AT&T Bloatware. I have also included a tutorial video that I found on YouTube. I am not responsible for burned, broken, blown-up or bricked devices. Flash at your on risk.
Instruction Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAHqc3-QkPk
Odin 3.12.5 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767159695
Firmware From Unlocked US Cellular No Bloatware - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rLA6mgXCYvdkVmSkNjWFNBLUE/view?usp=sharing
Canada Firmware No Bloat Full Samsung with integrated Smart Call (Caller ID for Unknown Numbers) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rLA6mgXCYvTnFramFmMTNtbWc/view?usp=sharing
APN Settings - https://apn.gishan.net/settings/1740_4_att_apn_settings_for_samsung_galaxy_s8.php
Enjoy The Freedom of no Bloat
P.S. Use NEXTGENPHONE in the APN in Place of ATT
UPDATE:
FULLY UNLOCKED USA VERSION XAA
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rLA6mgXCYvU0lmZXJJQVlkQVE/view?usp=sharing
First boot is long so just wait.
Smart Call is built in and is not controllable by the user. Spam Protection is.
Use Prince's Odin for this package

BigHussle said:
The Following links are for the Unlocked USA Firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (G955U ONLY) This firmware will delete all user data and remove AT&T Bloatware. I have also included a tutorial video that I found on YouTube. I am not responsible for burned, broken, blown-up or bricked devices. Flash at your on risk.
Instruction Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAHqc3-QkPk
Odin 3.12.5 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767159695
Firmware - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rLA6mgXCYvdkVmSkNjWFNBLUE/view?usp=sharing
APN Settings - https://apn.gishan.net/settings/1740_4_att_apn_settings_for_samsung_galaxy_s8.php
Enjoy The Freedom of no Bloat
P.S. Use NEXTGENPHONE
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Will volte still work with unlocked firmware? Samsung pay?

Shuthefrontdoor said:
Will volte still work with unlocked firmware? Samsung pay?
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Samsung Pay Works but Wifi Calling and Video Calling Does Not

this odin writes to userdata? So it allows full carrier switch? That's huge if true

so how does this work when its time to get an ota update? do you need to flash back to att and then flash to the unlocked equivalent or can you just take unlocked ota's to update the phone?

thecrunked said:
so how does this work when its time to get an ota update? do you need to flash back to att and then flash to the unlocked equivalent or can you just take unlocked ota's to update the phone?
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You do not have to ODIN back. It will update normally. It was pulled from a US Cellular Device which was sold unlocked. I have the Canada version also with the built in Caller ID to identify unknown numbers with the Samsung Smart Call feature. and you do not have to program the APN. Yall let me know if you want me to upload it along with instructions.

Guitarboarder28 said:
this odin writes to userdata? So it allows full carrier switch? That's huge if true
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yep there's a slot for that

I have a Sprint S8+
Have tried flashing over it with this ROM and a Verizon ROM.
Both flash worked completely n ODIN but when the phone reboots, it is still Sprint.
I have seen other posts with same problem.
Am I doing something wrong?
I have tried both Home CSC and Non-Home CSC and the Userdata file was in UMS field in ODIN.

DESERTDART said:
I have a Sprint S8+
Have tried flashing over it with this ROM and a Verizon ROM.
Both flash worked completely n ODIN but when the phone reboots, it is still Sprint.
I have seen other posts with same problem.
Am I doing something wrong?
I have tried both Home CSC and Non-Home CSC and the Userdata file was in UMS field in ODIN.
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I have not tried it on Sprint or Verizon I know it works on AT&T. i have ran both firmwares on My AT&T S8+ With no issues
As stated using the proper ODIN is important

BigHussle said:
I have not tried it on Sprint or Verizon I know it works on AT&T. i have ran both firmwares on My AT&T S8+ With no issues
As stated using the proper ODIN is important
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I used the ODIN at the top of this thread.

DESERTDART said:
I used the ODIN at the top of this thread.
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Same one I used and It worked

DESERTDART said:
I have a Sprint S8+
Have tried flashing over it with this ROM and a Verizon ROM.
Both flash worked completely n ODIN but when the phone reboots, it is still Sprint.
I have seen other posts with same problem.
Am I doing something wrong?
I have tried both Home CSC and Non-Home CSC and the Userdata file was in UMS field in ODIN.
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I have the Verizon variant and downloaded the Canadian version, and flashed that over completely the regular CSC, not the home_CSC. This was using the prince comsey or whatever version of Odin, and I let it reboot after. During the setup I did the same thing the other guy mentioned where you only set a pin, and select yes to boot the device with your pin. Once I got through the setup I turned on dev mode, and flashed my stock FW, which was Verizon. I selected all files and chose the home_csc from the Verizon package along with the VZW AP, BL and CP files.
Flashed them all over and let the device reboot. Once it turned on it took a minute or so to get LTE and service in general but it worked.

BigHussle said:
Canada Firmware No Bloat Full Samsung with integrated Smart Call (Caller ID for Unknown Numbers) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rLA6mgXCYvTnFramFmMTNtbWc/view?usp=sharing
Enjoy The Freedom of no Bloat
P.S. Use NEXTGENPHONE in the APN in Place of ATT
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Thanks so much for this! Just for clarification the Unlocked US Cellular version does not have Smart Call only the Canadian version does or am I reading it wrong? Just trying to figure out the difference and which one would be best for my G955U.
Thanks!

SupacatSF said:
Thanks so much for this! Just for clarification the Unlocked US Cellular version does not have Smart Call only the Canadian version does or am I reading it wrong? Just trying to figure out the difference and which one would be best for my G955U.
Thanks!
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The Canadian one is the one with Smart Call

So this makes an att phone unlocked to any carrier?
So it makes it be just like this :
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...ko_1_KTaSMGYXh58g&sig2=S61c8u5HwgvNYsOhGPXOGA

BigHussle said:
I have not tried it on Sprint or Verizon I know it works on AT&T. i have ran both firmwares on My AT&T S8+ With no issues
As stated using the proper ODIN is important
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Same thing happened to me. Successfully flashed but when it boots it still is an AT&T. I have the AT&T version and tried the home csc. Everything passes but it doesn't work for me. Weird

I'm on AT&T and wondering which one is better to flash. Is the only difference between us unlocked and canada firmwares the smart call feature?

SupacatSF said:
Same thing happened to me. Successfully flashed but when it boots it still is an AT&T. I have the AT&T version and tried the home csc. Everything passes but it doesn't work for me. Weird
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Just an update but I tried the Canadian one on my device using the home.csc. Notice it does not have a UMS. It worked! The Canadian version is super clean! I am on AT&T, besides for the known things like wifi calling. Are we missing anything by not using the US Cellular version?
Thanks again, it just seems like the US cellular version wouldn't take for me but I am now happy and bloatware free.

SupacatSF said:
Thanks so much for this! Just for clarification the Unlocked US Cellular version does not have Smart Call only the Canadian version does or am I reading it wrong? Just trying to figure out the difference and which one would be best for my G955U.
Thanks!
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They both will work the same. On the US Cellular version I think you have to program the APN and it does not have the smart call feature. The Canadian version does

X_Fact0r said:
I'm on AT&T and wondering which one is better to flash. Is the only difference between us unlocked and canada firmwares the smart call feature?
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yes the smart call feature is the only difference is the smart call feature. there is no need to install 3rd party software to get caller Id for unknowns and it still detects spam

[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...

anyone know where i can find aio cricket firmware?

I am trying to rebrand my 8 to cricket
I cant find aio csc user data or firmware anywhere
I can find it in U1 unlocked s8 csc but i dont get VOLTE.
So I assume I need for U model not U1 I saw a post somewhere with crickets userdata in it but it was for bit 2 or 3 Im on bit 6 I dont recall if UD is incremented like bootloader and such

TheMadScientist said:
I am trying to rebrand my 8 to cricket
I cant find aio csc user data or firmware anywhere
I can find it in U1 unlocked s8 csc but i dont get VOLTE.
So I assume I need for U model not U1 I saw a post somewhere with crickets userdata in it but it was for bit 2 or 3 Im on bit 6 I dont recall if UD is incremented like bootloader and such
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my fiancee and i both have the same Cricket S9 and mine has the U1 firmware flashed on it, hers is stock. Hers has voLTE, mine does not. It has to be baked into the firmware. The cricket firmwares are tricky to get a hold of
Edit: is this the S8 AIO firmware youre looking for? https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950U1/AIO/download/G950U1UEU5DSC1/265738/

youdoofus said:
my fiancee and i both have the same Cricket S9 and mine has the U1 firmware flashed on it, hers is stock. Hers has voLTE, mine does not. It has to be baked into the firmware. The cricket firmwares are tricky to get a hold of
Edit: is this the S8 AIO firmware youre looking for? https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950U1/AIO/download/G950U1UEU5DSC1/265738/
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Thank you. Some how I think I'm actually running U1 and it shows wifi calling and volte enabled and provisioned. I believe the volte. But I never setup the 911 stuff for wifi calling but the device is claiming its enabled.
AT&T and subsidiaries have always been hard to get proper firmwares for.
That's actually the bit 5 firmware you linked. Im on bit 6

TheMadScientist said:
Thank you. Some how I think I'm actually running U1 and it shows wifi calling and volte enabled and provisioned. I believe the volte. But I never setup the 911 stuff for wifi calling but the device is claiming its enabled.
AT&T and subsidiaries have always been hard to get proper firmwares for.
That's actually the bit 5 firmware you linked. Im on bit 6
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U1 + voLTE and wifi calling is weird :/

youdoofus said:
U1 + voLTE and wifi calling is weird :/
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I'm maintaining lte icon and can make calls on lte only so I guess I'm good

TheMadScientist said:
I'm maintaining lte icon and can make calls on lte only so I guess I'm good
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alls well that ends well? LoL

TheMadScientist said:
I am trying to rebrand my 8 to cricket
I cant find aio csc user data or firmware anywhere
I can find it in U1 unlocked s8 csc but i dont get VOLTE.
So I assume I need for U model not U1 I saw a post somewhere with crickets userdata in it but it was for bit 2 or 3 Im on bit 6 I dont recall if UD is incremented like bootloader and such
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From what I can recall, no special firmware is required, however you need either an actual cricket sim which will notify you of a carrier update and reboot and install the AIO CSC code, or combination firmware and set the CSC to AIO with it, i have more details if needed.
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FatalONEM8 said:
From what I can recall, no special firmware is required, however you need either an actual cricket sim which will notify you of a carrier update and reboot and install the AIO CSC code, or combination firmware and set the CSC to AIO with it, i have more details if needed.
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I got it. I found a working csc to get it all going properly. Thank you for the response though

How get back your carrier services if you changed your CSC code.

How get back your carrier services if you changed your CSC code
Well with the help of these great XDA members I was able to restore my carrier services to my ATT 986U branded phone.
I made the mistake of messing with the CSC code without doing enough research. The mistake I made was using the procedure below on my 986U when it was meant for 986U1.
(I just pulled my SIM, entered *#272*MY_IMEI# and changed CSC from ATT to XAA. Rebooted phone without SIM and checked for update.)
Doing this made my phone lose all of its carrier services and I could not revert back. Luckily with the help of the XDA members they provided a tutorial on how to restore the ATT carrier services. It has been confirmed to work on Verizon and maybe other carriers. Follow the instructions below provided by @mlr_90.
1. First Flash your device with the U1 firmware found here using the patched Odin3_v3.13.3b: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/ota-ota-firmware-n986u-t4143833
2. Second make sure you flashe the AP,BP,CP and CSC found in the file. (Not the HOME_CSC)
3. Make sure to remove your sim card when you flash rom. Reinsert the sim card once phone is booted up and done with the initial setup. Once setup is done pop in your carrier sim card and you should get a message stating to reboot your phone. This will change your CSC code back to ATT/ATT/ATT from XAA/XAA/ATT.
4. Once your phone reboots confirm in the software information that your CSC is back to ATT/ATT/ATT
5. Now you can flash back to the U version firmware. Currenlty the latest is ATI6 found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/ota-ota-firmware-n986u-t4143833
6. Flash using the U firmware using the instrucitons in step 2, but this time make sure your flash the HOME_CSC instead of the regular CSC.
7. Once this is completed flashing you should see your carrier logo during bootup and all the carrier services will be back on your phone.
Special thanks to
@mlr_90
@kangi26
@butchieboy
@warriorvibhu
@testrak

Ouch. That sounds painful...

Very very good tutorial my friend. I'm sure many will find this very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to write this up.[emoji106]
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In using the U1 firmware on my Verizon note, I gained access to the security section in device care and also called ID and spam in phone. When you flashed back to ATI5 U firmware, do those get removed again? Really the only thing that I can see I am currently missing is Carrier Video Calling, but was just planning on using Duo.
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Great write up, thanks for putting this together

borijess said:
Well with the help of these great XDA members I was able to restore my carrier services to my ATT 986U branded phone.
I made the mistake of messing with the CSC code without doing enough research. The mistake I made was using the procedure below on my 986U when it was meant for 986U1.
(I just pulled my SIM, entered *#272*MY_IMEI# and changed CSC from ATT to XAA. Rebooted phone without SIM and checked for update.)
Doing this made my phone lose all of its carrier services and I could not revert back. Luckily with the help of the XDA members they provided a tutorial on how to restore the ATT carrier services. I am not sure if this works for all carrier but it did work for mine. Follow the instructions below provided by @mlr_90.
1. First Flash your device with the U1 firmware found here using the patched Odin3_v3.13.3b: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/ota-ota-firmware-n986u-t4143833
2. Second make sure you flashe the AP,BP,CP and CSC found in the file. (Not the HOME_CSC)
3. Make sure to remove your sim card when you flash rom. Reinsert the sim card once phone is booted up and done with the initial setup. Once setup is done pop in your carrier sim card and you should get a message stating to reboot your phone. This will change your CSC code back to ATT/ATT/ATT from XAA/XAA/ATT.
4. Once your phone reboots confirm in the software information that your CSC is back to ATT/ATT/ATT
5. Now you can flash back to the U version firmware. Currenlty the latest is ATI6 found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/ota-ota-firmware-n986u-t4143833
6. Flash using the U firmware using the instrucitons in step 2, but this time make sure your flash the HOME_CSC instead of the regular CSC.
7. Once this is completed flashing you should see your carrier logo during bootup and all the carrier services will be back on your phone.
Special thanks to
@mlr_90
@kangi26
@butchieboy
@warriorvibhu
@testrak
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Thank u for this. Followed these steps and was able to get my Verizon features back. I had the same thing with xaa xaa vzw. So I figured y not give this a try. I appreciate the post!!!
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pimpmaneaton said:
In using the U1 firmware on my Verizon note, I gained access to the security section in device care and also called ID and spam in phone. When you flashed back to ATI5 U firmware, do those get removed again? Really the only thing that I can see I am currently missing is Carrier Video Calling, but was just planning on using Duo.
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I had those features prior to going back to U. And after returning from U1, those features are gone unfortunately.

I have an unlocked Note 20 Ultra. My CSC info showed as TMB/TMB/XAA.
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alfamega190 said:
Thank u for this. Followed these steps and was able to get my Verizon features back. I had the same thing with xaa xaa vzw. So I figured y not give this a try. I appreciate the post!!!
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I had those features prior to going back to U. And after returning from U1, those features are gone unfortunately.
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Glad it worked out for you!

alfamega190 said:
Thank u for this. Followed these steps and was able to get my Verizon features back. I had the same thing with xaa xaa vzw. So I figured y not give this a try. I appreciate the post!!!
Excellent
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I had those features prior to going back to U. And after returning from U1, those features are gone unfortunately.
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borijess said:
Glad it worked out for you!
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Doesn't it feel good Borijess that you were able to help, believe me when i say this there are going to be plenty people who will get help from this but plenty people are selfish and entitled they would never hit thanks nor acknowledge nevertheless you did good by posting this (you could have ignored the suggestion) now may i suggest one more thing - Edit the title to be more Generic like "How get back your carrier services if you changed your CSC code"
While in the main description you can write you did this for ATT and we have confirmation that this works for Verizon too. So more people would be able to use it. Going by the forum posts believe me this is an issue many are facing.

warriorvibhu said:
Doesn't it feel good Borijess that you were able to help, believe me when i say this there are going to be plenty people who will get help from this but plenty people are selfish and entitled they would never hit thanks nor acknowledge nevertheless you did good by posting this (you could have ignored the suggestion) now may i suggest one more thing - Edit the title to be more Generic like "How get back your carrier services if you changed your CSC code"
While in the main description you can write you did this for ATT and we have confirmation that this works for Verizon too. So more people would be able to use it. Going by the forum posts believe me this is an issue many are facing.
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I dont think I can change the title but I added your suggestion to the top in red and put a comment that we have confirmation it worked on verizon. I am glad it is working for others.!

borijess said:
I dont think I can change the title but I added your suggestion to the top in red and put a comment that we have confirmation it worked on verizon. I am glad it is working for others.!
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You can- Click on Edit then click on Go Advanced, right next to the save button and then you can edit the title.

borijess said:
How get back your carrier services if you changed your CSC code
Well with the help of these great XDA members I was able to restore my carrier services to my ATT 986U branded phone.
I made the mistake of messing with the CSC code without doing enough research. The mistake I made was using the procedure below on my 986U when it was meant for 986U1.
(I just pulled my SIM, entered *#272*MY_IMEI# and changed CSC from ATT to XAA. Rebooted phone without SIM and checked for update.)
Doing this made my phone lose all of its carrier services and I could not revert back. Luckily with the help of the XDA members they provided a tutorial on how to restore the ATT carrier services. It has been confirmed to work on Verizon and maybe other carriers. Follow the instructions below provided by @mlr_90.
1. First Flash your device with the U1 firmware found here using the patched Odin3_v3.13.3b: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/ota-ota-firmware-n986u-t4143833
2. Second make sure you flashe the AP,BP,CP and CSC found in the file. (Not the HOME_CSC)
3. Make sure to remove your sim card when you flash rom. Reinsert the sim card once phone is booted up and done with the initial setup. Once setup is done pop in your carrier sim card and you should get a message stating to reboot your phone. This will change your CSC code back to ATT/ATT/ATT from XAA/XAA/ATT.
4. Once your phone reboots confirm in the software information that your CSC is back to ATT/ATT/ATT
5. Now you can flash back to the U version firmware. Currenlty the latest is ATI6 found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/ota-ota-firmware-n986u-t4143833
6. Flash using the U firmware using the instrucitons in step 2, but this time make sure your flash the HOME_CSC instead of the regular CSC.
7. Once this is completed flashing you should see your carrier logo during bootup and all the carrier services will be back on your phone.
Special thanks to
@mlr_90
@kangi26
@butchieboy
@warriorvibhu
@testrak
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I searched online and not find a work way to put the phone to download mode.

dmtycn said:
I searched online and not find a work way to put the phone to download mode.
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Power off phone. Then press the volume up/down plus power button at the same time. All three buttons pressed same time will get you into download mode.

borijess said:
Power off phone. Then press the volume up/down plus power button at the same time. All three buttons pressed same time will get you into download mode.
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Thanks, I learned press both volume up / down and works as well.
Really headache on Samsung rom flashing.

Anyone know which rom should I use for Note 20 5G?
I change CSC to XAA and now I cannot change it back and no unlock code window!

dmtycn said:
Anyone know which rom should I use for Note 20 5G?
I change CSC to XAA and now I cannot change it back and no unlock code window!
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Read instructions above. Should get you back to carrier

borijess said:
Read instructions above. Should get you back to carrier
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I do a research and change back my Note20 5G back to ATT/ATT/ATT CSC!
Thanks!

dmtycn said:
The post is ultra
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Same procedure instead you need to use the FW for Note20 SM-N981U:
Flash to U1 FW N981U1UEU1ATH3.
Then flash back to U FW N981USQU1ATH3.

testrak said:
Same procedure instead you need to use the FW for Note20 SM-N981U:
Flash to U1 FW N981U1UEU1ATH3.
Then flash back to U FW N981USQU1ATH3.
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Thanks!
I finished and back to ATT rom now, and unlock it successfully.

dmtycn said:
I do a research and change back my Note20 5G back to ATT/ATT/ATT CSC!
Thanks!
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What carrier did you switch back to?