unbrand verizon phone - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers

its possible to do it like on the s7.. where you can flash the us unlocked firmware (g935u) on a branded phone like g935V

I'm hoping so. I do not have the s8+, but I've read all US models share the same model #, with a U at the end.

ronj1986 said:
I'm hoping so. I do not have the s8+, but I've read all US models share the same model #, with a U at the end.
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yesterday i try to flash the generic US fimrware, the 4 files flashed succsesfully., but when the device reboots send me to recovery, make wipes and reboot and stills verizon. not sure what i do wrong. hopping a someone have success and share it with us. i use odin 3.12.3 and download the fimrware from the samfirm exe you can find here.. using the phone model sm-g955u using regio csc USC

I hope so. Maybe we'll just have to wait until someone uploads the stock version from a Samsung direct version, or find a way to avoid the Verizon boat and blocks. I miss the built in caller ID.

Updating here, it seems that Best Buy is selling the unlocked Snapdragon version in stores now. Does anyone know how to extract the firmware from the phone? If someone could link a tutorial I could try going into a store and extracting it for us.
Nevermind I just saw it was a pre-order, expected at the end of this month.

cadcamaro said:
I hope so. Maybe we'll just have to wait until someone uploads the stock version from a Samsung direct version, or find a way to avoid the Verizon boat and blocks. I miss the built in caller ID.
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Guys, download the Canadian XAC and Verizon VZW firmware from updato site. Follow these steps to have an unbranded Verizon S8+. Make sure you use the Prince version of Odin to flash.
I have Verizon S8+ with no bloat, working scloud and called id.
1) New vzw S8, didn't set it up, just skipped all steps.
2) Activated dev mode and used "adb reboot bootloader" to go into download mode
3) Flashed XAC firmware with non HOME_CSC
4) Set up phone normally; however, for security I only enabled pin + require pin on reboot. Enabled dev options again
5) Used adb reboot bootloader to get into download mode and flashed HOME_CSC only
6) Restarted and used *#2263# to get into the band selection menu, tapped enable all bands and hit apply
7) adb reboot bootloader and flashed VZW firmware, but used HOME_CSC for the csc file.
8) It takes about 3-4 minutes to reboot after entering pin for decryption
That resulted in the S8 being XAA/VZW/VZW with everything working properly
Additional info here. Start at post 653.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473/page66

VinylJStar said:
Guys, download the Canadian XAC and Verizon VZW firmware from updato site. Follow these steps to have an unbranded Verizon S8+. Make sure you use the Prince version of Odin to flash.
I have Verizon S8+ with no bloat, working scloud and called id.
1) New vzw S8, didn't set it up, just skipped all steps.
2) Activated dev mode and used "adb reboot bootloader" to go into download mode
3) Flashed XAC firmware with non HOME_CSC
4) Set up phone normally; however, for security I only enabled pin + require pin on reboot. Enabled dev options again
5) Used adb reboot bootloader to get into download mode and flashed HOME_CSC only
6) Restarted and used *#2263# to get into the band selection menu, tapped enable all bands and hit apply
7) adb reboot bootloader and flashed VZW firmware, but used HOME_CSC for the csc file.
8) It takes about 3-4 minutes to reboot after entering pin for decryption
That resulted in the S8 being XAA/VZW/VZW with everything working properly
Additional info here. Start at post 653.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473/page66
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I read this but saw later in the thread he said he couldn't get signal working or edit his APN settings.
I took a leap of faith and tried it. Everything looks and feels like the stock unlocked version. Texts, calls and LTE are working just fine when I flashed as described. Thanks!

cadcamaro said:
I read this but saw later in the thread he said he couldn't get signal working or edit his APN settings.
I took a leap of faith and tried it. Everything looks and feels like the stock unlocked version. Texts, calls and LTE are working just fine when I flashed as described. Thanks!
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Glad it works for you. I've had no issues at all with it. FYI, if you ever want to get back to stock VZW, just factory reset in settings and everything will revert to stock Verizon.

VinylJStar said:
Guys, download the Canadian XAC and Verizon VZW firmware from updato site. Follow these steps to have an unbranded Verizon S8+. Make sure you use the Prince version of Odin to flash.
I have Verizon S8+ with no bloat, working scloud and called id.
1) New vzw S8, didn't set it up, just skipped all steps.
2) Activated dev mode and used "adb reboot bootloader" to go into download mode
3) Flashed XAC firmware with non HOME_CSC
4) Set up phone normally; however, for security I only enabled pin + require pin on reboot. Enabled dev options again
5) Used adb reboot bootloader to get into download mode and flashed HOME_CSC only
6) Restarted and used *#2263# to get into the band selection menu, tapped enable all bands and hit apply
7) adb reboot bootloader and flashed VZW firmware, but used HOME_CSC for the csc file.
8) It takes about 3-4 minutes to reboot after entering pin for decryption
That resulted in the S8 being XAA/VZW/VZW with everything working properly
Additional info here. Start at post 653.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473/page66
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At step 7 when you flash the Verizon firmware, are you flashing AP, BL, CP from the Verizon download firmware and then the Home_CSC from the XAC firmware?

pimpmaneaton said:
At step 7 when you flash the Verizon firmware, are you flashing AP, BL, CP from the Verizon download firmware and then the Home_CSC from the XAC firmware?
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No, flash home_csc from VZW.

VinylJStar said:
No, flash home_csc from VZW.
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Sorry just to be clear, use the home_csc I see, but am I still flashing all three of the other files from the VZW firmware zip?

pimpmaneaton said:
Sorry just to be clear, use the home_csc I see, but am I still flashing all three of the other files from the VZW firmware zip?
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Flash all 4 files listed from the VZW zip. Do not flash the regular csc, only home csc from the VZW zip.

pimpmaneaton said:
Sorry just to be clear, use the home_csc I see, but am I still flashing all three of the other files from the VZW firmware zip?
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Did you get it working properly?

VinylJStar said:
Did you get it working properly?
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I did and all seems to be working great minus one side effect. Video calling in advanced calling is greyed out. I very rarely use this but is worth pointing out. I haven't yet tried calling vzw customer service to see if it can be enabled.
But do have scloud support, called id and places tab on dialer. Also note have the auto reboot function in settings.
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pimpmaneaton said:
I did and all seems to be working great minus one side effect. Video calling in advanced calling is greyed out. I very rarely use this but is worth pointing out. I haven't yet tried calling vzw customer service to see if it can be enabled.
But do have scloud support, called id and places tab on dialer. Also note have the auto reboot function in settings.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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Yes, that's correct. The U version of the s7 edge did not have video calling either. I use Facebook messenger or duos anyway because I don't know which contacts use Verizon.

VinylJStar said:
Yes, that's correct. The U version of the s7 edge did not have video calling either. I use Facebook messenger or duos anyway because I don't know which contacts use Verizon.
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I think it's also worth noting that I had the advanced display color control before I flashed the VZW firmware, but was back to the non-advanced control after. I'm sure this is because the vzw firmware is an early release. Maybe once updato site gets a newer firmware it can be flashed and see if we can get the latest vzw fixes.
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pimpmaneaton said:
I think it's also worth noting that I had the advanced display color control before I flashed the VZW firmware, but was back to the non-advanced control after. I'm sure this is because the vzw firmware is an early release. Maybe once updato site gets a newer firmware it can be flashed and see if we can get the latest vzw fixes.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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I'm running Verizon LRA version which is updated. I just flashed bl,ap,cp and home_csc on top of VZW.

lipon625 said:
yesterday i try to flash the generic US fimrware, the 4 files flashed succsesfully., but when the device reboots send me to recovery, make wipes and reboot and stills verizon. not sure what i do wrong. hopping a someone have success and share it with us. i use odin 3.12.3 and download the fimrware from the samfirm exe you can find here.. using the phone model sm-g955u using regio csc USC
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Here is some useful information. I will be uploading the full unlocked Canada Version today with no Bloatware and Full Caller ID for unknown callers built in.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s8+/how-to/unlocked-version-firmware-galaxy-s8-t3607592

BigHussle said:
Here is some useful information. I will be uploading the full unlocked Canada Version today with no Bloatware and Full Caller ID for unknown callers built in.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s8+/how-to/unlocked-version-firmware-galaxy-s8-t3607592
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im gonna try it thanks sir

lipon625 said:
im gonna try it thanks sir
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You are welcome
Watch the video if you get lost like I did before I watched it. The key is the using the Right ODIN

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Latest G930U firmware (PL2) on G930V is a success.

I decided to try the latest U-firmware on my G930V. I had issues with previous G930U builds having SMS/MMS issues. I gave PL2 a shot yesterday and I've been really happy with it. The phone is very snappy and everything works as designed. Verizon visual voicemail can't be used, but it's not a huge deal. VoLTE works well. You can download My Verizon from the Play Store. I'd highly recommend this firmware compared to the previous builds. Make sure to enable the Verizon APN in APN settings after install.
I'd like to note that my phone is completely stock at this point, NOT ROOTED, so I didn't need to apply any fixes to make things work. You should be able to root without issue if that's your thing.
Downloading the firmware from Sammobile takes FOREVER, so I uploaded it to my AFH account to cut down on that download time for you guys.
G930UUEU4APL2
Backup using Smart Switch, then use Odin and flash ALL 4 files. Do yourself a favor and don't use HOME_CSC. It'll make things much smoother if you don't.
Let me know if anyone runs into any issues. I know in the past, some have had great experience with the U-firmware and others had issues with no reception. I want to see if the same holds true for this build.
Is this update in January?
Update: Yup, I took it last month and everything was OK. I am on Verizon Rom now just expecting it receives Nougat earlier than U furmware, which updates quarterly.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/firmware-g930uueu4apl2-sm-g930u-t3535230
torr310 said:
Is this update in January?
Update: Yup, I took it last month and everything was OK. I am on Verizon Rom now just expecting it receives Nougat earlier than U furmware, which updates quarterly.
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I was hoping Verizon would see the official Nougat by this point. I liked the feel of the U-firmware, but reception was a problem for me on Verizon. I decided I'd give the latest U-firm a shot since waiting for official Verizon Nougat seems like a lost cause at this point. I'll stay with this until Nougat is officially released. This firmware is the December update, and since they update it quarterly, an update should be around the corner. Maybe the next U-firmware will be Nougat. I think Nougat-U would be damn near flawless lol.
I've been running it since beginning of January no Issues
What exactly are the benefits of flashing this? Do I get 7.0? How is the reception? What are the cons?
I have a pretty big problem. I attempted flashing the 4 files with Odin 3.09. After a couple of seconds the operation terminated and now my GS7 is stuck in a bootloop. Whats worse is that when i attempted to boot into recovery, now it shows a blue screen with the android logo that says "installing system update" for about 2 seconds then shuts off, then tries again. Does anyone know how to fix this, at least so I can flash stock back on it?
Update: Fixed it, was able to get into download mode and use odin to flash stock. The flash failed but it was able to trip the OS and recovery back to normal for some reason.
Nobiscis said:
What exactly are the benefits of flashing this? Do I get 7.0? How is the reception? What are the cons?
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No carrier bloat and a very smooth OS. The reception is great. The cons are that you don't get any of the carrier features, like WiFi calling, visual voicemail, ect.
xlectik67 said:
I have a pretty big problem. I attempted flashing the 4 files with Odin 3.09. After a couple of seconds the operation terminated and now my GS7 is stuck in a bootloop. Whats worse is that when i attempted to boot into recovery, now it shows a blue screen with the android logo that says "installing system update" for about 2 seconds then shuts off, then tries again. Does anyone know how to fix this, at least so I can flash stock back on it?
Update: Fixed it, was able to get into download mode and use odin to flash stock. The flash failed but it was able to trip the OS and recovery back to normal for some reason.
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Odin 3.9 might be too old. I've used Odin 3.11 or higher on the S7 and have never had any issues.
thanks to you it works perfectly but HOME_CSC failed and caused recovery bootloop after that i tried other CSC and it was successful. I've got very upset on V firmware because they deleted a lot of features on galaxy S7. they are worst
CVertigo1 said:
I decided to try the latest U-firmware on my G930V. I had issues with previous G930U builds having SMS/MMS issues. I gave PL2 a shot yesterday and I've been really happy with it. The phone is very snappy and everything works as designed. Verizon visual voicemail can't be used, but it's not a huge deal. VoLTE works well. You can download My Verizon from the Play Store. I'd highly recommend this firmware compared to the previous builds. Make sure to enable the Verizon APN in APN settings after install.
I'd like to note that my phone is completely stock at this point, NOT ROOTED, so I didn't need to apply any fixes to make things work. You should be able to root without issue if that's your thing.
Downloading the firmware from Sammobile takes FOREVER, so I uploaded it to my AFH account to cut down on that download time for you guys.
G930UUEU4APL2
Backup using Smart Switch, then use Odin and flash ALL 4 files. Do yourself a favor and don't use HOME_CSC. It'll make things much smoother if you don't.
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I'm still having issues with this latest firmwire. I do get LTE but not network connection. I still have circle with a line through it indicating that I don't have service. the service will come on for a second and then cut out. Service is called "123456".
Did you choose the APN to use? If you are using a Verizon SIM card, then it should give you the option to use Verizon, but you need to select it.
CVertigo1 said:
Did you choose the APN to use? If you are using a Verizon SIM card, then it should give you the option to use Verizon, but you need to select it.
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So there's APN settings and Network Operators. I'm actually using a verizon MVNO called boom mobile. If I selected "verizon" network, I get a notification that says " no service - selected netweork verizon not available". The other one's that show up from the selection are ATT, T mobile, and some 310830 thing. None of them work. I use automatic network detection.
As far as APN settings, I do use Verizon and I get LTE data from that. I just don't get the phone service connection.
matase said:
So there's APN settings and Network Operators. I'm actually using a verizon MVNO called boom mobile. If I selected "verizon" network, I get a notification that says " no service - selected netweork verizon not available". The other one's that show up from the selection are ATT, T mobile, and some 310830 thing. None of them work. I use automatic network detection.
As far as APN settings, I do use Verizon and I get LTE data from that. I just don't get the phone service connection.
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Hmmm. This is passed my level of experience then. I'm only familiar with setting up and using authentic Verizon service. I can't speak for other services that use Verizon's network.
Install PL2 from PI3?
CVertigo1 said:
I decided to try the latest U-firmware on my G930V. I had issues with previous G930U builds having SMS/MMS issues. I gave PL2 a shot yesterday and I've been really happy with it. The phone is very snappy and everything works as designed. Verizon visual voicemail can't be used, but it's not a huge deal. VoLTE works well. You can download My Verizon from the Play Store. I'd highly recommend this firmware compared to the previous builds. Make sure to enable the Verizon APN in APN settings after install.
I'd like to note that my phone is completely stock at this point, NOT ROOTED, so I didn't need to apply any fixes to make things work. You should be able to root without issue if that's your thing.
Downloading the firmware from Sammobile takes FOREVER, so I uploaded it to my AFH account to cut down on that download time for you guys.
G930UUEU4APL2
Backup using Smart Switch, then use Odin and flash ALL 4 files. Do yourself a favor and don't use HOME_CSC. It'll make things much smoother if you don't.
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Sorry for a newbie question. Can I install this firmware from a verizon PI3 firmware? Thanks in advance!
pboy said:
Sorry for a newbie question. Can I install this firmware from a verizon PI3 firmware? Thanks in advance!
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Yes you can.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I was looking into flashing the U firmware for a while and I finally pulled a trigger after seeing this thread.
Everything works well on Verizon and it feels great to have a clean phone & freedom to switch. I think it's worth waiting a little more for Nougat.
p.s. Anyone has an idea on when official G930U Nougat will be released?
Will this work for my AT&T S7 on PJ4 firmware?
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hey guys,
this is the first non-nexus phone i've used, and I am excited about flashing the U firmware to get a clean stock experience on my g930v. I was wondering what files i should input in jOdin under the PDA/Bootloader/CSC/Phone fields after I extract the zip file SM-G930U? I have searched tried to watch some insufferable youtube videos on the matter have had no luck finding an answer. Also since I'm asking, is it possible to flash this firmware with jOdin3, sorry for the newbie questions, didn't know where else to go.
Thanks in advance to any helpful replies.
Solved the above, no need for replies.
Next though is when I try and flash using Jodin3 the pit file is acquired, the phone reboots and then it stays disconnected and I am unable to start the process after the phone reboots. Any suggestions?
Solved the above by using heimdall to extact pit.
I am close to giving up and flashing anything via jOdin3 I have tried pretty much everything to flash new firmware with no success, latest error is that there is a corrupt file, need to use Odin file...
HAS ANYONE had success flashing a Verizon S7 on macOS? if so please tell me where to go.
How can I get 930u to 930v?
jerecole2378 said:
How can I get 930u to 930v?
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Flash the Verizon firmware from the Verizon threads

Flashed TMobile firmware but no T-Mobile apps or splash screen

I just flashed the TMobile firmware through Odin and it looks identical to the unlocked firmware. The LTE did not change and I'm not getting video calling. Any suggestions?
stu5797 said:
I just flashed the TMobile firmware through Odin and it looks identical to the unlocked firmware. The LTE did not change and I'm not getting video calling. Any suggestions?
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What is your firmware now? It sounds like it didn't update.
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Thanks for the response. Here is a pic of the firmware and the files I flashed from sammobile
stu5797 said:
I just flashed the TMobile firmware through Odin and it looks identical to the unlocked firmware. The LTE did not change and I'm not getting video calling. Any suggestions?
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You first need to flash the unlocked firmware (U1), then boot up with your Tmobile sim installed. You'll see something about carrier settings being applied, and then you can go flash the U firmware
Read carefully through the steps from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10+/how-to/n975u-n975u1-firmware-links-t3957648
I am seeing the same thing as stu5797.
I purchased a Note 10+ Unlocked (blue, 256Gb), since the Unlocked had better trade-in value on my old phone.
Went to https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10+/how-to/n975u-n975u1-firmware-links-t3957648 for flashing the T-Mo software, so I could get the carrier specific things.
Since I already had the U1 (as it was purchased unlocked), I did not re-flash the U1 package.
I installed my SIM card, booted the phone. Waited for it to say it was rebooting to apply carrier settings. Completed reboot. Shut down. Started in Download mode. Installed the USERDATA_TMB_N975USQU1ASGO_CL16450385_QB24967230_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 from the "U firmware" link. Booted after the install, and proceeded to set up my phone.
After I had done some significant setup, my phone informed me that there was a firmware update ready to go. I let it install, and it upgraded from SGO to SH4. Downloaded Phone Info to compare against Stu, and found everything identical, with the exception of a single character. My product code is SM-N975UZBATMB.
I do not see an option for video calling, no T-Mo boot animation, and no LTE+ indicator. Not sure what else might be missing/different.
I hope this description is helpful in figuring out where Stu and I went wrong. More, I hope there is a fix that doesn't require wiping the phone, as I've probably invested 8+ hours in setup on this one so far.
Thank you for any assistance.
I figured it out and you wont lose any data. Install this in Odin in the CSC spot HOME_CSC_OMC_OYN_N975UOYN1ASH4_CL16618444_QB25286449_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT
from the "U firmware."
This wont wipe data and will give you all the Tmobile features like HD calling, 4g LTE, tmobile splash screen etc.
Hope this will help!
stu5797 said:
I figured it out and you wont lose any data. Install this in Odin in the CSC spot HOME_CSC_OMC_OYN_N975UOYN1ASH4_CL16618444_QB25286449_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT
from the "U firmware."
This wont wipe data and will give you all the Tmobile features like HD calling, 4g LTE, tmobile splash screen etc.
Hope this will help!
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If we flash this only we will lose OTA support yeah?
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stu5797 said:
I figured it out and you wont lose any data. Install this in Odin in the CSC spot HOME_CSC_OMC_OYN_N975UOYN1ASH4_CL16618444_QB25286449_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT
from the "U firmware."
This wont wipe data and will give you all the Tmobile features like HD calling, 4g LTE, tmobile splash screen etc.
Hope this will help!
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Yup, that did it!
Turns out, I had misunderstood the instructions to flash the U firmware alongside the Userdata file. The last time I fiddled with my firmware, it was all one file.
So I downloaded the TMB SH4 firmware, flashed the BL/AP/CP/HOME_CSC, and it looks to be working like a champ. Got the TMB splash on startup, 4G LTE icon, video call showing up in the dialer...
Thanks!
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EggNogg421 said:
If we flash this only we will lose OTA support yeah?
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I do not expect that this will cost you OTA support. I started with the SGO U1 software, flashed just the TMB USERDATA (didn't actually get any of the other files in there, because I misunderstood the instructions), and still got an OTA to SH4.
Ford thanks so much for the nice gesture but I could not accept. You are a very generous person. The reason why I can't accept is I am not an expert on this subject and should buy you a coffee. I only flashed that home_csc TMobile file and everything seems perfect but I don't get otas( not a big deal to me)
When you flashed Ford, did you also flash that TMobile userdata file with the TMobile home csc and the other TMobile files? Thanks buddy
This is all still quite confusing. I wish there was an updated thread with a set of instructions on exactly how to change the stock Unlocked phone to a T-Mobile or other carrier model with pictures or even a video with step by step.
I should be getting my backordered Note10+ Unlocked from Sammy in the next few weeks and this is the first thing I am going to do is make it a T-Mobile device will all the apps and boot animations. I'd like to have all my ducts in a row with everything downloaded and instructions in hand so I can hit the ground running on day 1.
BigMosley said:
This is all still quite confusing. I wish there was an updated thread with a set of instructions on exactly how to change the stock Unlocked phone to a T-Mobile or other carrier model with pictures or even a video with step by step.
I should be getting my backordered Note10+ Unlocked from Sammy in the next few weeks and this is the first thing I am going to do is make it a T-Mobile device will all the apps and boot animations. I'd like to have all my ducts in a row with everything downloaded and instructions in hand so I can hit the ground running on day 1.
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It will work the same as the previous models. When you get your device, out your TMO SIM card in and let it provision for TMO.
Download the TMobile firmware. You'll get five files. BL, AP, CP, CSC, HOME_CSC, and USERDATA.
I'm assuming you have ADB, FASTBOOT, and Samsung drivers all set up on your computer.
Use ODIN 3.13.1_3B to flash the new firmware. Just place the files in the appropriate spots. Use CSC and ignore HIME_CSC.
Put your phone in download mode. I believe this year you shut it off, then while holding both volume up and down, insert the USB cable.
Then hit start on ODIN.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
It will work the same as the previous models. When you get your device, out your TMO SIM card in and let it provision for TMO.
Download the TMobile firmware. You'll get five files. BL, AP, CP, CSC, HOME_CSC, and USERDATA.
I'm assuming you have ADB, FASTBOOT, and Samsung drivers all set up on your computer.
Use ODIN 3.13.1_3B to flash the new firmware. Just place the files in the appropriate spots. Use CSC and ignore HIME_CSC.
Put your phone in download mode. I believe this year you shut it off, then while holding both volume up and down, insert the USB cable.
Then hit start on ODIN.
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Should I completely boot up the Unlocked model and install the day one update first?
BigMosley said:
Should I completely boot up the Unlocked model and install the day one update first?
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There's no reason to
stu5797 said:
I only flashed that home_csc TMobile file and everything seems perfect but I don't get otas( not a big deal to me)
When you flashed Ford, did you also flash that TMobile userdata file with the TMobile home csc and the other TMobile files? Thanks buddy
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I thought about it a little more, and it is possible that we will lose the OTAs. When I flashed the USERDATA, I wasn't properly fully on the TMB SGO. It is possible that the OTA was the one intended for the U1, and that is what I got updated. I will keep an eye out for when TMB releases an OTA after SH4, and see if I get it then.
I would expect it to work properly, given that the hardware is identical, and, at that point, will be entirely on the TMB firmware.
The order I did things in was:
U1 boot with TMB SIM card inserted
Waited for "Reboot to provision carrier data" or something like that (very shortly after booting, did not set anything up)
Waited for reboots to complete
Booted into Download Mode, installed TMB USERDATA (SGO) with Odin
Thought I was properly on TMB firmware because I saw WiFi Calling in my settings, so proceeded to restore from Samsung Cloud backups / copy data with SmartSwitch
Several hours into this, received notification of OTA update to SH4
Allowed update to complete, continued working with phone
Next day, realized I was missing TMB boot animation, noticed this thread
Read through, provided my experiences
Saw your post on the fix
Went back to original flashing post, saw my mistake
Didn't see the SH4 firmware in the "U Firmware" link, so tried to get it another way
Got annoyed with SamMobile, found and downloaded Frija, installed the framework files necessary
Used Frija to download SM-N975U/TMB SH4 firmware
Extracted files from .zip
Flashed BL / AP / CP / HOME_CSC. Did not flash the non-HOME CSC, nor the USERDATA, as either would result in a wipe of the setup I had done so far
Rebooted, got TMB boot animation, waited a while for update (sat at boot animation for maybe a minute, give or take, looked frozen, was not)
Checked the phone, found LTE icon now read "4G LTE", contacts now had Video Calling as an option.
Phone Info now shows "Phone Model" as SM-N975U (pretty sure it was showing as a U1 before)
As far as I can tell, everything thinks I have a N975U/TMB as this point, so I expect things to work as though it were.
Oh, also, the other versions from Phone Info no longer match what you had posted earlier, stu. Attaching the Firmware page screenshot.
Edit:
On further review, the "Available CSC Codes" has also changed.
Was: ACG, AIO, ATT, BST, CCT, CHA, GCF, LRA, SPR, TFN, TMB, TMK, USC, VMU, VZW, XAA, XAG, XAR, XAS
Now: BST, SPR, TMB, VMU, XAS, ATT, CCT, CHA, GCF, USC, VZW, XAA
I flashed to TMobile (flashed all files but userdata) from unlocked, no wipe. When I got into updates I get the following:
I get that as well pcriz. I am assuming to get TMobile otas you have to flash all files including USERDATA. Flashing userdata will erase data so you should use the regular csc when flashing if you want true otas.
stu5797 said:
I get that as well pcriz. I am assuming to get TMobile otas you have to flash all files including USERDATA. Flashing userdata will erase data so you should use the regular csc when flashing if you want true otas.
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Nothing I enjoy more than setting up my phone when I should be sleeping.
I'll give it a try, maybe that will bring back visual voicemail in the dialer
guys can you confirm that FM Radio tuner is not more enabled ?
wolfgart said:
guys can you confirm that FM Radio tuner is not more enabled ?
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The app fails to connect. Could be disabled. Could be gone

Help installing Verizon Firmware on Unlocked SM-N975U1

So I have a SM-N975U1 (unlocked) from samsung. I want to install the stock Verizon firmware (VZW) on the phone. I downloaded the following https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g.../SM-N975U1/VZW/download/N975U1UEU1ASH4/286268
I installed the VZW firmware via Odin but oddly enough its still the XAA firmware. Not the stock VZW firmware I want. I want the full stock firmware. Verizon 4g icons, Bloat and all. Do I have to change the CSC on these newer models? Haven't done this since my note 8. I thought these stock firmwares were interchangeable? What did I do wrong?
Advice?
You have to download the verizon U version not the U1, I tried to do it and got stock on the activation screen
I see my mistake. Working flawlessly now!
cwwjr1681 said:
I see my mistake. Working flawlessly now!
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Can you tell me how you did it? Which files?
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Can you tell me how you did it? Which files?
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The steps are the same as the S8, Note 8, S9, Note 9, S10.
Use Samfirm tool to download the latest firmware files. You need to use model SM-N975U and region code is VZW for Verizon.
Then use patched ODIN 3.13.1_3b to install.
All other instructions can found by searching the Note 9 forums.
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The steps are the same as the S8, Note 8, S9, Note 9, S10.
Use Samfirm tool to download the latest firmware files. You need to use model SM-N975U and region code is VZW for Verizon.
Then use patched ODIN 3.13.1_3b to install.
All other instructions can found by searching the Note 9 forums.
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Did odin take a long time Saying file analysis Before start flashing? Mine stays like that for more than 10 mins and nothing happens
crazychapin said:
Did odin take a long time Saying file analysis Before start flashing? Mine stays like that for more than 10 mins and nothing happens
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Ten minutes is a little long. It sometimes locks up. Reset and close out ODIN. Then set it back up. Do a factory reset from recovery mode and then immediately go to download mode and hit start.
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I am not sure what a "Patched" oden others mentioned even is. I do not think I used that. I used SamFirm to download EVERYTHING I needed file wise. As for Odin. I got it from here https://odindownload.com/
I used these Settings in SamFirm
Model: SM-N975U (even though I am on the U1)
Region: VZW
Manual Box Checked
PDA: N975USQU1ASH4
CSC: N975UOYN1ASH4
Phone: N975USQU1ASH4
Make sure you use CSC file. Not Home CSC. Also install UserData. Then you should be all set :good:
cwwjr1681 said:
So I have a SM-N975U1 (unlocked) from samsung. I want to install the stock Verizon firmware (VZW) on the phone. I downloaded the following
I installed the VZW firmware via Odin but oddly enough its still the XAA firmware. Not the stock VZW firmware I want. I want the full stock firmware. Verizon 4g icons, Bloat and all. Do I have to change the CSC on these newer models? Haven't done this since my note 8. I thought these stock firmwares were interchangeable? What did I do wrong?
Advice?
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Do you know does the unlocked version on Verizon work with sms over wifi? I'm not guessing it doesn't since my Pixel worked flawlessly at my desk in the basement at work. I assume I would need to flash the Verizon firmware as you have?
So I'm trying to decide which version on the 10+ to buy. Will I lose any features if I flashed a Verizon rom onto an unlocked 10+ ? Are there any benefits to having the unlocked vs carrier device? Thanks
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I am not sure what a "Patched" oden others mentioned even is. I do not think I used that. I used SamFirm to download EVERYTHING I needed file wise. As for Odin. I got it from here https://odindownload.com/
I used these Settings in SamFirm
Model: SM-N975U (even though I am on the U1)
Region: VZW
Manual Box Checked
PDA: N975USQU1ASH4
CSC: N975UOYN1ASH4
Phone: N975USQU1ASH4
Make sure you use CSC file. Not Home CSC. Also install UserData. Then you should be all set :good:
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https://lmgtfy.com/?q=patched+odin
And no, patched ODIN is not necessary when flashing carrier firmware, although it is necessary when flashing back to the U1 Firmware. I just use it for everything as it seems to cause less issues.
Hi, I have completed the following steps numerous times. I first wiped data and cache then installing the u1 firmware. My note 10 plus sm-nn975u was originally T-Mobile. I had placed a Spectrum sim inside before the flash. Once on U1 spectrum Charter APN settings show up and all works fine. However I wanted to flash to the CHA OR Charter Spectrum firmware. I wiped data and cache and flash. My phone then comes up with T-mobile start screen and bloat. Are the Charter files on Sam fakes or am I missing something. I am totally blind, so when the phone boots after flash it doesn't say its rebooting to apply carrier settings, it just boots on up to setup screen where I turn on voice for the blind and begin setting up. I even tried to reboot after flash with no sim and it says please insert sim but no reboot or prompt to reboot after sim installation.
I am using odin 3.13.1_3B. Please help.
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https://lmgtfy.com/?q=patched+odin
And no, patched ODIN is not necessary when flashing carrier firmware, although it is necessary when flashing back to the U1 Firmware. I just use it for everything as it seems to cause less issues.
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Verizon s10+ 5g to unlocked s10+
I have the Verizon n976v note 10+ 5g. I’m looking to put the unlocked firmware on it. I get an error (failed) with modified Odin. Is there an extra step?
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I have the Verizon n976v note 10+ 5g. I’m looking to put the unlocked firmware on it. I get an error (failed) with modified Odin. Is there an extra step?
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i have the same device.. the N976V is verizon note 10 plus 5g.. its not the same as the U1 variants.. i assume the fail is a secure check fail? thats bcuz the U1 is signed with different keys..
so far all the 5g devices have been carrier specific models and firmware is not interchangeable between them
There is no SM-N975U in the list or when i type it in?
Mr. Orange 645 said:
The steps are the same as the S8, Note 8, S9, Note 9, S10.
Use Samfirm tool to download the latest firmware files. You need to use model SM-N975U and region code is VZW for Verizon.
Then use patched ODIN 3.13.1_3b to install.
All other instructions can found by searching the Note 9 forums.
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Can you post a link. there is no 975u in the list
bimbo77777 said:
Can you post a link. there is no 975u in the list
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Link to what?
Pie
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Link to what?
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To the android pie download for SM-975U. It's not on samfirm Only SM-975U1 is on there
bimbo77777 said:
To the android pie download for SM-975U. It's not on samfirm Only SM-975U1 is on there
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There's no links to Samfirm. The SamFirm tool is a Windows application you download and install to download full firmware files to your computer.
N975U is 100% available on the SamFirm tool.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
There's no links to Samfirm. The SamFirm tool is a Windows application you download and install to download full firmware files to your computer.
N975U is 100% available on the SamFirm tool.
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Not available on it. This won't let me upload screenshots but it only has 975U1 if you manually type in the list ends at n960s
bimbo77777 said:
Not available on it. This won't let me upload screenshots but it only has 975U1 if you manually type in the list ends at n960s
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Then you aren't using SamFirm. There's no list that pops up.
Go to www.google.com
Go to the search bar
Type in "SamFirm tool"
Until you do that and research what I'm talking about, I can't help you.

N976U AT&T Note 10+ 5G Firmware Files Here

For those who aren't already aware, anyone can now download firmware for almost any Samsung device any time that they want, via SamFirm or Frija. There are threads and info about them here on XDA so I won't waste time explaining - do a search if you're not already familiar with these tools. But for some reason, AT&T doesn't allow their firmware to be publicly available (for any of their devices). I pay for a subscription to a website that gets the official releases (usually) before they hit SamFirm/Frija, and also gives me access to AT&T firmware. So I'm providing it here as a favor to anyone who would make use of it.
Manual Odin flashing in this case would be designed for those of you who:
- want to flash AT&T firmware onto a T-Mobile or Metro device that has been SIM unlocked, in order to have AT&T's customizations and enhancements
- want to manually update to a newer version on your device, either because you don't want to wait for the OTA or because OTAs aren't working on their device (usually because you're using it on a different carrier because AT&T requires an active AT&T SIM to be inserted in order for their devices to successfully check for an OTA update)
This is not a "beginner's guide to Odin flashing"-type post/thread, so I won't list basic, step-by-step flashing instructions. My threads are geared towards those who already know what they're doing. If you're new to manually flashing Samsung firmware, I recommend you consult one of those "beginner's" guides- there are tons of them here on XDA.
Happy flashing!
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=305872
(Quebec tends to be the fastest download mirror, if it gives you that option)
Notes:
- DON'T QUOTE THE OP WHEN YOU REPLY, kthx
- I have lots of threads just like this one for other Samsung flagships, if it interests you.
- My zips are compressed extra small for space and bandwidth savings. The default Windows extractor can't handle it, so you'll need a 3rd party tool like 7zip, WinRAR, etc
- My naming method for folders on AFH is: build - bootloader - Android version
So "SAT - 1 - 9.0" means the full build number ends in SAT, it's bootloader version 1, and it's Android 9.0. When bootloader and Android versions increment, the first build to have those changes will have its folder notated appropriately.
- HOME CSC file keeps data intact; using the other CSC will wipe data. Flashing USERDATA will also wipe data
**I do not have one of these devices and this has not been 100% verified, until someone actually tries it. Until it's been verified, you're responsible for backing up your data, taking precautions to avoid an FRP lock, etc
- From what I've seen so far, there are some builds that only AT&T will get, some that only T-Mobile and Metro will get, and some that all 3 carries will get. Since T-Mobile (use region/CSC TMB) and Metro (use region/CSC TMK) firmware can be freely downloaded by anyone at any time from SamFirm/Frija, I won't be posting their unique builds here. I also won't be posting any builds that all 3 carriers get. U firmware is identical for the 4 base files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) for each individual build, no matter which carrier it comes from. So if you download 2 different carrier versions of the exact same build, the 4 base files will be identical. Where the firmware differs is in the USERDATA file - that's where the carrier bloatware and customizations reside. So that means that any U firmware version (no matter the carrier) can be flashed to any U device (no matter which carrier's firmware it's running) at any time.
So I'll only be posting AT&T-exclusive builds and even then, I won't post every single one. I don't have unlimited bandwidth on my subscription site, and it takes a lot of time and effort to download the files, extract them, create the HOME CSC, zip them all back up, and upload them to AFH. I'll try to post at least one build per month though
- Switching from one carrier's firmware to another carrier's will require use of the USERDATA file, and also a factory reset. If you just want to manually update instead of waiting for an OTA, then you only need to flash the 4 base files (use HOME CSC if you want to avoid a factory reset).
excellent post I have some questions, how could I have a completely clean N976U version, is there any firmware that is not with any operator? or can i install version u1 of 975n?
I recently tried to install the tmb version of n976u att but when it starts it doesn't load that version and it still continues in ATT that I'm flashing bl, ap, cp, csc, what am I doing wrong?
dr.jonirafael said:
excellent post I have some questions, how could I have a completely clean N976U version, is there any firmware that is not with any operator? or can i install version u1 of 975n?
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Not possible. No unbranded firmware exists for this model
Can I put the 976(5g) on the 975U?
JapAnEEzE said:
Can I put the 976(5g) on the 975U?
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The answer hasn't changed since you last asked it.
(in other words it is still no)
Thank you for the link, it helped out more than you know. I have an unlocked N976U (originally on AT&T) that I tried to flash to T-Mobile. And for whatever reason, it didn't work. The phone kept telling me sporadically that there was no sim card installed, and the phone was trying to connect to service using CDMA instead of GSM. As you can guess, that doesn't work.
Considering that Samsung only sells one model of the Note 10+ 5G in the states, and that same model supports three different 5G networks, I have no idea why I cannot get this thing to work. I've never had a problem with a flash before (S9 / S10), but until I went back to the firmware above, I had zero network access. Currently the CSC shows XAA/XAA/ATT. While I know that the last one is the product code and will never change, the first two (XAA/XAA) should be able to be changed to TMB. The Dialer code that I attempted to use *#272*IMEI# Doesn't work either.
Any ideas on what I can try to get this thing up and running on T-Mobile with their branding and what not?
fncd said:
Thank you for the link, it helped out more than you know. I have an unlocked N976U (originally on AT&T) that I tried to flash to T-Mobile. And for whatever reason, it didn't work. The phone kept telling me sporadically that there was no sim card installed, and the phone was trying to connect to service using CDMA instead of GSM. As you can guess, that doesn't work.
Considering that Samsung only sells one model of the Note 10+ 5G in the states, and that same model supports three different 5G networks, I have no idea why I cannot get this thing to work. I've never had a problem with a flash before (S9 / S10), but until I went back to the firmware above, I had zero network access. Currently the CSC shows XAA/XAA/ATT. While I know that the last one is the product code and will never change, the first two (XAA/XAA) should be able to be changed to TMB. The Dialer code that I attempted to use *#272*IMEI# Doesn't work either.
Any ideas on what I can try to get this thing up and running on T-Mobile with their branding and what not?
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Did you flash all 5 files, including USERDATA? Did it perform a factory reset?
iBowToAndroid said:
Did you flash all 5 files, including USERDATA? Did it perform a factory reset?
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It did in fact flash all 5 files from the TMB download that I had found. That is where all of my troubles began. Prior to that I wiped the phone, went into recovery, wiped it again and then rebooted to the boot loader. The first time I did it, the phone didn't even know what the IMEI was. It wasn't until I flashed the AT&T firmware that the IMEI came back. As it stands now, most everything is working, except that I'm still on the December patch and it doesn't find updates. I got it working around 2am last night using the older AT&T flash (SL3_1), so this evening I'm going to grab the N976U_TA4_1.zip from AFH that you posted and see what happens there.
I am totally clueless as to how all of the craziness occurred.
fncd said:
It did in fact flash all 5 files from the TMB download that I had found. That is where all of my troubles began. Prior to that I wiped the phone, went into recovery, wiped it again and then rebooted to the boot loader. The first time I did it, the phone didn't even know what the IMEI was. It wasn't until I flashed the AT&T firmware that the IMEI came back. As it stands now, most everything is working, except that I'm still on the December patch and it doesn't find updates. I got it working around 2am last night using the older AT&T flash (SL3_1), so this evening I'm going to grab the N976U_TA4_1.zip from AFH that you posted and see what happens there.
I am totally clueless as to how all of the craziness occurred.
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What source did you get the firmware from? It sounds less-than-reputable, if it made your phone act that way afterwards
iBowToAndroid said:
What source did you get the firmware from? It sounds less-than-reputable, if it made your phone act that way afterwards
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I found the build numbers on the web, but downloaded the actual files with SamFirm. I didn't see any of the TMB builds on XDA, so google became my friend (or enemy in this case).
fncd said:
I found the build numbers on the web, but downloaded the actual files with SamFirm. I didn't see any of the TMB builds on XDA, so google became my friend (or enemy in this case).
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Did it boot up with the T-Mobile logo and all other T-Mo bloatware?
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Did it boot up with the T-Mobile logo and all other T-Mo bloatware?
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No. The phone never booted with the T-Mo logo. In fact, even now it boots with the Samsung logo.
I'm guessing that the XAA/XAA/ATT is what is causing that to happen.
If the phone were more popular it would be easier I think to find the firmware numbers and guarantee that I have the right one.
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No. The phone never booted with the T-Mo logo. In fact, even now it boots with the Samsung logo.
I'm guessing that the XAA/XAA/ATT is what is causing that to happen.
If the phone were more popular it would be easier I think to find the firmware numbers and guarantee that I have the right one.
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Well SamFirm will only ever give you 100% correct official firmware, so as long as that's where you got it from, there shouldn't be anything wrong with it. You could try re-downloading it just in case, but I would have expected Odin to flag the md5 if it was an issue of a corrupted download, etc.
Not getting the T-Mobile bloat (assuming that you flashed all 5 files) is definitely strange.
Before you flashed anything, did you ever insert a T-Mobile SIM and see if it prompted you to restart to apply new carrier settings?
iBowToAndroid said:
Well SamFirm will only ever give you 100% correct official firmware, so as long as that's where you got it from, there shouldn't be anything wrong with it. You could try re-downloading it just in case, but I would have expected Odin to flag the md5 if it was an issue of a corrupted download, etc.
Not getting the T-Mobile bloat (assuming that you flashed all 5 files) is definitely strange.
Before you flashed anything, did you ever insert a T-Mobile SIM and see if it prompted you to restart to apply new carrier settings?
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So here's the thing. The first time I ever inserted my T-mo sim, I got a message about settings, and the phone restarted. It still wasn't T-mo branded, nor did it have any of the bloat (I think that is expected, no?). No other time did it ever ask me, even after being completely wiped. However, after the subsequent installs and wipes, I always had my sim in it.
Odin never threw an error, but of course, that doesn't stop me from potentially downloading the wrong firmware for my device, correct? But in reading your first post, the firmware should all be interchangeable, so I have no idea what caused it to want to see CDMA instead of GSM. Or the super wonky IMEI issue.
I'm on the way home now and will try it again, knowing that I still have the ATT firmware saved in case something goes wrong.
I'll also make sure that the build numbers I found are indeed from the N976U, but I don't see how that could have been wrong. One question just to be sure... The region code for samfirm that I need to use would TMB, yes? Is there anywhere I can go to make sure I AM using the right build? I could only find the numbers with google.
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I'll also make sure that the build numbers I found are indeed from the N976U, but I don't see how that could have been wrong. One question just to be sure... The region code for samfirm that I need to use would TMB, yes? Is there anywhere I can go to make sure I AM using the right build? I could only find the numbers with google.
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Yes, that's the correct region. You can flash any valid build that you want, but SamFirm will always only give you whatever the newest/latest version is.
When you first inserted the T-Mo SIM, did it remove the AT&T apps and bloatware?
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Yes, that's the correct region. You can flash any valid build that you want, but SamFirm will always only give you whatever the newest/latest version is.
When you first inserted the T-Mo SIM, did it remove the AT&T apps and bloatware?
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When I first got the phone, it had the ATT ringtones on it, but I never noticed the boot screen being ATT. After the flash though, those were (and are) completely gone. And when I first put my sim in there, I didn't see any ATT apps on it at all.
Edit: Should have noted that I bought it used, but did confirm with AT&T that it was paid off and unlocked by them, but is it possible that the previous owner removed the apps with the *#2xxxxxx# code change? (he did claim to have worked for Samsung recently before moving to my area to another tech company...who knows if that's true or not). Unfortunately I couldn't get that code to do anything. Shrug.
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Looking at your page here: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=developers&did=4128
It looks like another user posted the T-Mobile flash for January. At least I know (or believe I know) that that will be another trusted source. I'm downloading that now in the hopes that it has the userdata and such in the zip as well. I will flash that over in just a few minutes and see what shakes out.
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Update: So here is where things get super weird and really have me wondering what is going on with this thing. If I try to flash the latest (march) TMB firmware, the phone boots and doesn't get signal (CDMA mode). If I reset the phone and then flash the latest ATT firmware (on AFH, I think it's February), the phone works perfectly, but still no ATT customization. So. If it holds true that the 4 base files are the same, then the only thing that can be causing that is something in the newer TMB userdata / csc files, right? As those are the only differences.
All of this being said and carrier bloat aside, the phone says it's on LTE+ right now, but the download speeds (according to ookla) are over 200mb (20Mb) / sec. Which, according to Venturebeat is the speed of T-Mobile's 600Mhz 5G service, which is plastered all over my area.
Long story short - As long as I'm flashing ATT Userdata / CSC, then the phone operates normally - though I won't get updates until I can get that XAA/XAA/ATT changed to ATT/ATT/ATT. Flashing any other Userdata / CSC after December 2019 causes issues with the radio.
I do appreciate all of your help, and while my post count is non-existent, I have done my homework as best I can before posting (constant lurker)
To be able to change XAA / XAA / ATT you must use samkey to buy 3 credits and change the csc to ATT or TMB if you want it to be t mobile
change csc
ms-n976u t mobile
i just to have same problem because i use the code *#272*imei and i change to xaa
my phone restart and no brand was on it like it was unlocked model not bloatware csc change to xaa/xaa/tmb
but the code to change csc did work anymore i try different ways but nothing help change firmware did help ether samtool not support
i try the realterm method didn't work
the only thing that work was buy 3 credits on ebay to samkey
change with samkey the csc to tmb and i get the updates right away and all the tmobile bloatware come back
well i post this just to let people be careful when using the *#272* imei code
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ms-n976u t mobile
i just to have same problem because i use the code *#272*imei and i change to xaa
my phone restart and no brand was on it like it was unlocked model not bloatware csc change to xaa/xaa/tmb
but the code to change csc did work anymore i try different ways but nothing help change firmware did help ether samtool not support
i try the realterm method didn't work
the only thing that work was buy 3 credits on ebay to samkey
change with samkey the csc to tmb and i get the updates right away and all the tmobile bloatware come back
well i post this just to let people be careful when using the *#272* imei code
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Was there anything that was broken or missing on the phone, after you changed it using the code? Were there any functions that did not work?
No luck for me
dr.jonirafael said:
To be able to change XAA / XAA / ATT you must use samkey to buy 3 credits and change the csc to ATT or TMB if you want it to be t mobile
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For most devices, Tmobile even has in their forums how to flash to a different carrier. However, their directions require you to flash the "unlocked" version of the phone (XAA) first, then the carrier specific firmware to change it over. For the Note 10+ 5G, there is no unlocked version. Samkey lists the 5G as not supported. I have tried a flashing a few different ways to move my ATT version to Tmobile, and it always boots with ATT even after Odin saying it was flashed successfully.

Samsung Note10+ Not updating at all

Hi All,
My apps are updating fine and i see that android 10 has been out for a few months now yet my Note10+ SM-N975U is not updating at all. it seems my security patches are still stuck on august 2019 and every time i try to OTA update, it says my phone us up to date. Is there anyway to bypass this. I see everyone saying to use Odin to update my phone but i am not familiar with the program and where/how to source the note 10 update
Id greatly appreciate the help as its affecting many of my apps
NYKNick1015 said:
Hi All,
My apps are updating fine and i see that android 10 has been out for a few months now yet my Note10+ SM-N975U is not updating at all. it seems my security patches are still stuck on august 2019 and every time i try to OTA update, it says my phone us up to date. Is there anyway to bypass this. I see everyone saying to use Odin to update my phone but i am not familiar with the program and where/how to source the note 10 update
Id greatly appreciate the help as its affecting many of my apps
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+1 for me. Ive spent almost 2 years and 3 phones trying to get an answer to this. My note 8 had this problem, then my note 10+, then the replacement note 10+. At&t blames Samsung, then Samsung blames at&t, over and over and over. I even had a Samsung technician sit in on a 3 way call with an at&t technician for the better part of an hour. The last I heard was that at&t was petitioning samsung to fix something on their end because at&t shows that everything is up to date on my phone but its not. Im looking into Odin too because this is getting stupid.
At&t is horrible with OTA's. They work for some but for a lot of people it does not, and I am one of them. At&t has never been able to give me an answer as to why this happened on my Note 8..9..and 10+.
Odin is very easy. You dont have to use At&t firmware you can use any Snapdragon US firmware they are the same. Once its installed, it will provision to you sim. There are many threads that have the firmware needed or just us Frija to download the firmware. Once downloaded you need to extract the files. You will have BL..AP..CP..CSC...HOME_csc. You need to download the correct version of Odin to flash the firmware. Open Odin put device in download mode connect device. Once odin recognizes devices find where you extracted the firmware. In odin put BL in BL spot..AP in AP spot..CP in Cp spot. If you want to save data, put HOME_csc in CSC spot. If you want clean install put CSC in CSC spot as it will wipe device. Once you have everything where it should be click start and Odin will flash the firmware. Once complete Odin will say PASS at top left..boot time should take a few minutes. But remember if the firmware you flash has a higher bootloader you cant downgrade back to previous version.
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So I can use a verizon csc and it will work on a att branded phone? Or is a generic one better?
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Basically which one do you pick. I'm leaning towards a tmobile because it sounds like the included bloatware is smaller.
I have At&t device purchased at At&t. I have used USC..Tmobile..Verizon. The device will provision to your sim. If you dont want bloat just flash U1 firmware. But I think you will lose advanced features like wifi calling if you do. I cant remember if flashing a (U) csc with U1 firmware brings back advanced features. But prob just stick with 1 firmware until you have a understanding on how to do this...Good luck.
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butchieboy said:
I have At&t device purchased at At&t. I have used USC..Tmobile..Verizon. The device will provision to your sim. If you dont want bloat just flash U1 firmware. But I think you will lose advanced features like wifi calling if you do. I cant remember if flashing a (U) csc with U1 firmware brings back advanced features. But prob just stick with 1 firmware until you have a understanding on how to do this...Good luck.
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I actually went ahead and did this last night with the tmobile firmware and it was just as easy as you said. For whatever reason I didn't even get any bloatware. It booted up with the at&t logo and sound, and my software version says att/att/att. I put my sim card back in and there were no special notifications or anything, everything just worked. I wonder if Frija gave me the att firmware despite me putting in tmb? Either way, everything is up to day now. Thanks for the help!
Anytime my friend glad it all worked out[emoji106]
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Hello!
Sorry if I'm posting in a wrong place.
Will Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ US SIM FREE, getting regularly (automatic) updates in Europe.
Thank you.
butchieboy said:
At&t is horrible with OTA's. They work for some but for a lot of people it does not, and I am one of them. At&t has never been able to give me an answer as to why this happened on my Note 8..9..and 10+.
Odin is very easy. You dont have to use At&t firmware you can use any Snapdragon US firmware they are the same. Once its installed, it will provision to you sim. There are many threads that have the firmware needed or just us Frija to download the firmware. Once downloaded you need to extract the files. You will have BL..AP..CP..CSC...HOME_csc. You need to download the correct version of Odin to flash the firmware. Open Odin put device in download mode connect device. Once odin recognizes devices find where you extracted the firmware. In odin put BL in BL spot..AP in AP spot..CP in Cp spot. If you want to save data, put HOME_csc in CSC spot. If you want clean install put CSC in CSC spot as it will wipe device. Once you have everything where it should be click start and Odin will flash the firmware. Once complete Odin will say PASS at top left..boot time should take a few minutes. But remember if the firmware you flash has a higher bootloader you cant downgrade back to previous version.
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Hi I have the same problem. I flashed android 10 One UI 2.0 on my Exynos Note10+ SM-N975F last December via Odin and download the firmware from Samfrew(like Sammobile).(the firmware is the German version and I bought my phone from Egypt) Since then I didn't receive any security patch updates I only have the December 2019 one. Will it be safe if I download the latest firmware from Sammobile and flash it; the file in over 5GB , can this overwrite? I never tried to flash the same software two times. Is it safe?
As long as you are using the firmware that is for your device and your region you should be fine. Although this is Snapdragon thread I would think International flashing is same. You may want to double check in your device specific thread as I don't want to be the blame if there is something different with F version.
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Also try turning off auto update date and time. Set date like 5days ahead. Then check for update. Sometimes this little trick works for OTA
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Robiko said:
Hello!
Sorry if I'm posting in a wrong place.
Will Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ US SIM FREE, getting regularly (automatic) updates in Europe.
Thank you.
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Yes,i have u1 version and i receive update regulary,now waiting for oneui 2.1 [emoji3]

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