Hi. So, fist post, tried to search a similar, but didn't find any.
I bough t a 2nd hand S8 SM-G950U. I am in the Netherlands, it was cheap. This had a Verizon firmware but was already unlocked. I could live by hiding the Verizon apps, but I couldn't update and the security updat was from 2019.
I went through a tutorial and found a Sprint firmware that is from 2020, but if I try to update the software, it says the device is up-to-date. I have another, G950F S8 that still receives updates. I just guess it is looking for updates on the EU servers that don't have updates for the US firmware.
I read that I cannot flash it with the G950F firmware, because they have different architecture, so what are my options? Can I try the U1 firmwares?
Thx, M.
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So I got an ATT S8 the G950U version. I unlocked it via ATT with their unlock code.
since then using it on Indian carrier Airtel. I am not been able to get any software updates. Whenever I check for the updates it says its up to date. But its stuck at build number G950USQU1AQC9 and security patch of 1 march 2017.
How do I update this? Do I need to flash ATT software via ODIN? but I need to retain the unlocked status.
You wont get OTA unless you have an ATT sim in it i Think. Just flash G950U1 firmware which is the unlocked version sold by samsung.
I bought a sprint s8 and flashed G950U1 firmware and using on Airtel. Moreover you wont have any carrier bloatware.
It seems Smart Switch also updates when applying initialize. Not connecting your phone before starting up SS gives you the option to input model - and serial #.
And to my knowledge, once unlocked (free to use any SIM) stays unlocked.
suryakiran_r said:
You wont get OTA unless you have an ATT sim in it i Think. Just flash G950U1 firmware which is the unlocked version sold by samsung.
I bought a sprint s8 and flashed G950U1 firmware and using on Airtel. Moreover you wont have any carrier bloatware.
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Did you flash it with Odin? AFAIK its the only way for snapdragon models. Been away from android tinkering for a long while. Can you point me to relevant threads?
P.S. Are you able to get OTA now?
I have a similar issue but in the UK. Can't see OTA updates and it says up to date in Smart Switch. Is flashing the stock firmware risky or break knox? What are my options?
Search Updato.com for the latest G950U1 firmware. (XAA version is the best region to use in your case). Use THIS version of Odin to flash: http://dl.psouza4.com/android/Odin3_v3.12_PrinceComsy.zip
You will not get updates normally if you don't. Your phone is trying to contact AT&T servers but you don't have their sim card so it's not going to let you download it.
joe3681 said:
Search Updato.com for the latest G950U1 firmware. (XAA version is the best region to use in your case). Use THIS version of Odin to flash: http://dl.psouza4.com/android/Odin3_v3.12_PrinceComsy.zip
You will not get updates normally if you don't. Your phone is trying to contact AT&T servers but you don't have their sim card so it's not going to let you download it.
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Be careful, the latest u1 firmware is a rev2 bootloader. It will probably be rootable like the n8 one is but no one has confirmed yet. There are also no ready to flash rooted ROMs with it
Root is worthless anyway.
I bought my s8 today. I am on security patch of April. Whenever i tap on software update it says latest software already installed. My brother's s8 on the other hand is on October security patch. When i try to use Bixby voice it says update software to latest to use it. Pics below.
[Bixby error](https://i.imgur.com/Pz1CT6j.png)
[Message that already have latest software](https://i.imgur.com/A9BveEZ.png)
[Phone model](https://i.imgur.com/MJ7IxfF.png)
[Software info](https://i.imgur.com/8Kqmhz9.jpg)
same boat
What kind of s8? Is it through a carrier? I have the same problem with AT&T branded. I called AT&T and after they tried to push the update to my phone after getting my IMEI and SIM info verified, nothing happened. They referred me to Samsung. Samsung said I could drive to a Best Buy an hour a way and they could load the latest software in the store. In other words, no one really is accepting responsibility for it. I am basically at the point now where I've decided to flash the updates myself.
mhh84 said:
What kind of s8? Is it through a carrier? I have the same problem with AT&T branded. I called AT&T and after they tried to push the update to my phone after getting my IMEI and SIM info verified, nothing happened. They referred me to Samsung. Samsung said I could drive to a Best Buy an hour a way and they could load the latest software in the store. In other words, no one really is accepting responsibility for it. I am basically at the point now where I've decided to flash the updates myself.
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I have identified the issue. My S8 is on UK firmware whereas my brother's is on Indian cuz he got dual sim. Is there any way to update to a global firmware or a firmware that gets updates everytime?
Netherdrake034 said:
I have identified the issue. My S8 is on UK firmware whereas my brother's is on Indian cuz he got dual sim. Is there any way to update to a global firmware or a firmware that gets updates everytime?
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I'm by no means an expert, but as I understand it, all carrier branded updates go from Samsung to the carriers and from the carriers to your phone. Only unlocked comes from Samsung to you. (anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong).
If your carrier isn't pushing the update to you it could be because the carrier is not sending you the update because of the SIM issue if there's a mismatch in their system. There may be other reasons too, but that seems to be a common one.
Otherwise if you want to update firmware and it's not being sent to your phone, I believe the only alternative is doing it yourself. Check this forum for more advice.
Netherdrake034 said:
I have identified the issue. My S8 is on UK firmware whereas my brother's is on Indian cuz he got dual sim. Is there any way to update to a global firmware or a firmware that gets updates everytime?
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That firmware AQDG is old, from like April this year. You can download a different firmware or an updated UK firmware from updato.com and update with Odin. Knox will not be tripped.
I have a question. I have the Unlocked AT&T Samsung Galaxy S8 (didn't realise it was AT&T until I received it and turned it on) and when I go to update the software it says it is up to date but it is not. How do I update my software? I am not rooted or anything, the phone is in its normal state.
Is it an unlocked S8 with AT&T firmware or an unlocked AT&T S8? Also, what carrier are you using?
Either way, you can use Odin to flash the newest firmware. Search Updato.com for the firmware for G950U (AT&T variant if you want bloat) or for the G950U1 if you want actual unlocked firmware with no bloat. However, the newest that they have posted if CRF5 and CG3 just came out the other day.
I asked about carrier because:
If you're running on Tmobile for example, use the tmobile firmware. You'll have bloat but you'll get all the features and you'll be good to go on updates.
If you're using Tmobile and want Unlocked firmware download the TMO coded U1 firmware and again, you'll be good with updates.
@jpcdeux I would think it has AT&T firmware because it came with a few AT&T apps on it. However, it is not locked to at&t so I am able to use it in my country (St. Kitts).
Would I have to root?
No, rooting is not required to flash unlocked firmware
Thanks much @jpcdeux
Sorry for a noob question. I haven't been here since my days with an S3.
I pick up an supposedly unlocked G950U on ebay a week or so ago. When I got it It had G950USQU3CRE9 from 6/18 firmware installed. I put in my Mint Mobile SIM and it worked and had no carrier bloatware, but would fail when doing a manual update. Strangely in settings the Service provider SW ver. section was absent. I downloaded at installed via Odin G950USQU5CRL2. Magically the Service provider SW ver is now in settings.
Trying a manual update it downloaded and installed G950USQU5CSA4. SWEET. But I'm confused why I recieved that update.
Under Service provider SW ver it now lists;
SAOMC_SM-950U_OYN_XAS_OO_0075
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
XAS/XAA/VZW
Who am I getting the update for? Sammobile doesn't list SA4 for CSC's XAS (unknown) or XAA (unlocked) but does for VZW
The Phone ID app lists my product code as SM-G950UZVAXAA
Am i getting the update for verizon but a XAA unbloated one? or what? I would think XAS would be my active CSC.
Confused .... My last time playing with phones CSC didn't exist and I can't figure it out.
Also, I would love to flash the G950U1 firmware but there isn't a version a current as SA4, even the pie betas, and concerned about a brick.
Any help in understanding would be GREATLY appreciated.
6shuter said:
Sorry for a noob question. I haven't been here since my days with an S3.
I pick up an supposedly unlocked G950U on ebay a week or so ago. When I got it It had G950USQU3CRE9 from 6/18 firmware installed. I put in my Mint Mobile SIM and it worked and had no carrier bloatware, but would fail when doing a manual update. Strangely in settings the Service provider SW ver. section was absent. I downloaded at installed via Odin G950USQU5CRL2. Magically the Service provider SW ver is now in settings.
Trying a manual update it downloaded and installed G950USQU5CSA4. SWEET. But I'm confused why I recieved that update.
Under Service provider SW ver it now lists;
SAOMC_SM-950U_OYN_XAS_OO_0075
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
XAS/XAA/VZW
Who am I getting the update for? Sammobile doesn't list SA4 for CSC's XAS (unknown) or XAA (unlocked) but does for VZW
The Phone ID app lists my product code as SM-G950UZVAXAA
Am i getting the update for verizon but a XAA unbloated one? or what? I would think XAS would be my active CSC.
Confused .... My last time playing with phones CSC didn't exist and I can't figure it out.
Also, I would love to flash the G950U1 firmware but there isn't a version a current as SA4, even the pie betas, and concerned about a brick.
Any help in understanding would be GREATLY appreciated.
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Xaa is unlocked firmware. I think xas is sprint. But the third vzw means your sales code is verizon so you should be getting updates from them. You can use sammobile or updato get the latest and flash home csc with your sim in and it should go to your carrier. 5th digit from end is bootloader revision thats what you have to pay attn to. As long as you get revision 5 firmware ypur gold. We have locked bootloaders so you cant really brick with odin. You have to flash a rev 5 combination file then the u1 firmware which is the unlocked firms
So what i think is you got a sprint phone with unlocked firmware but with verizon as a sales code for end user if im not mistaken... If thats the case it is most def unlocked sim wise.
I have a couple of noob questions as well Since I'm new to CSC era...
Got s8 950U and was not able to update FW for several months now due to no functioning OTA and Odin failed as I lack the combination file knowledge. My phone appears to be for Hong Kong market with Snapdragon and I use it in Europe.
1) Is it possible to unlock OTA by switching CSC to local provider? Not sure if 950U is even supported in Europe CSCs? What if I pick XAA instead of local one?
2) Any idea how to update to Pie and unlock OTA/Samsung Pay/Secure folder etc.? What is the correct formula to understand which combination file to use before flashing latest Pie 950U1 XAA ROM G950U1UEU5DSC1?
Nobody able to help at least slightly?
i have the same problem with my s8 , thar has csc of hong kong tgy and won't me let download the last updates also i can't open samsung health secure folder s pay ect....any solution ??! ,, thanks in advance
I have the same issue. Phone name is SM-G950U but CSC is TGY (Hongkong). It can not be updated via OTA and I don't know what is its correct CSC.
Rooted Extreme Syndicate s8 g590U (update to BST CSC)
TheMadScientist said:
Xaa is unlocked firmware. I think xas is sprint. But the third vzw means your sales code is verizon so you should be getting updates from them. You can use sammobile or updato get the latest and flash home csc with your sim in and it should go to your carrier. 5th digit from end is bootloader revision thats what you have to pay attn to. As long as you get revision 5 firmware ypur gold. We have locked bootloaders so you cant really brick with odin. You have to flash a rev 5 combination file then the u1 firmware which is the unlocked firms
So what i think is you got a sprint phone with unlocked firmware but with verizon as a sales code for end user if im not mistaken... If thats the case it is most def unlocked sim wise.
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Will this work for my Rooted Extreme Syndicate s8 g590U nougat? mine says BST/BST/VWZ. (not able to receive SMS texts) Possible to flash DTA6 home CSC without breaking root to update my carrier?
Hi guys, need some advice on S10+.
I'm from an Asia country and last year I bought a new S10+ from a online seller which does grey imports for mobile phones, because I want a Snapdragon version over the Exynos, which is what most Asia countries get.
The Model number (SM-975U) and Baseband version (G975USQS3CTB6) are indicating this is a US variant but I can't tell which carrier it is because there is no carrier logo on the phone or when I turn on the phone, no bloatwares as well.
The only down side is this Baseband/carrier does not have updates since March 2020. I tried checking for updates but got nothing.
What I try to get:
1. Latest original firmware which will continue to update itself (hopefully)
2. No carrier bloatware
3. No need root or custom roms (Doesnt go well with banking apps)
I have experience rooting and flashing custom firmware on my previous Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, but I can't remember if I have done unlocking bootloader before, lol.
Need advice on:
1. Which firmware should I choose?
2. I remember XDA forums used to have useful Guide under Sticky Threads but now I don't see it. I hope this guide will be able to help me with what I am trying to do.
3. I probably sound stupid here, is there any flashable settings file that is friendly to Asian region/telco? I am noticing a bit of network weakness on my phone, I hope its just me.
Thanks to anyone who reads this.
You've aquired the US Unlocked Snapdragon variant, it's not associated with any US carrier and it's not bootloader unlocked. Flashing updated FW is likely your best bet, it's available here.
Download Samsung Galaxy S10+ SM-G975U TMK USA (MetroPCS) G975USQS4FUA1 firmware
Fast download latest Samsung Galaxy S10+ firmware SM-G975U from USA (MetroPCS) with G975USQS4FUA1 and Android version 11
www.sammobile.com
The only other option for an update is Samsung's SmartSwitch. Whether or not it's compatible depends on your local service provider.