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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] CovasPs:
anyone notice that now after RD7 you cant stop themes or theme store in developers settings/running services any more?? now i cant have trials/unofficial themes enable.and i am not rooted...any work around solution???
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
OFF-TOPIC!

This has nothing to do with thread's subject...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TiGuy82:
I think you can update OP :) It's a little bit old :p
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrh4ck:
I need some advice, if someone is able to help.

I have an S8+ (SM-G955F) which presently has G955FXXU1CRC7 installed, on the Claro network. I do not want the Claro software on the phone, just want the phone without any specific carrier info.

Which software version should I use?

Also the phone is presently unlocked to any carrier, if I flash a new stock rom will I lose that?

Thanks for any help you guys can give. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TiGuy82:
Just download the version I shared above and flash CSC_OXM instead of HOME_CSC_OXM. It will reset your phone but you won't get any software from your provider. I did the same thing on my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrh4ck:
Thanks for the quick reply. Which page is the version you shared on? (lots of pages in this thread)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TiGuy82:
Above I shared a screenshot how to download the latest version through SamFirm, then you need to flash it usin Odin available on the first page.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrh4ck:
Thanks. Does the region/carrier choice matter? Do I just chose any one with CRC7?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TiGuy82:
That is Multi OSC it won't affect your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrh4ck:
Ok Cool. I did a search using your screenshot details, but I get these versions:

Version: G955FXXU1CRD7/G955FOXM1CRD5/G955FXXU1CRD1/G955FXXU1CRD7

I'm not sure what the last 4 digits mean, does it matter that it will differ to what's presently on the phone?

Thank you for your patience.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cavags5:
No doesn't matter, what firmware you flash if reset to your sim card you always get your updates.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrh4ck:
Cheers. Also, will I lose the "unlocking" of the phone when I flash a new firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cavags5:
You mean unlock for other network,?

Flash doesn't unlock the phone, you need to but a code.

You will find it in Google.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrh4ck:
The phone is already unlocked. I do not want it to lose that when I flash a new firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TiGuy82:
Again... you won’t lose the unlock.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrh4ck:
One last question. If I am not in one of the OXN countries, does it matter? Don't want to use a language I can not understand in the play store.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TiGuy82:
The ROM I am using is Multi-lingual
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] sananrasheed:
I am currently on G955FXXU1CRAP and i have not received any update through software update.

I have updated to CRAP through update.zip

I was searching to find update.zip to CRB7, CRC7 & CRD7 but unfortunately i have not find any of it.

Can anyone guide me is there any solution or odin is the only chance ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Do a guess why you didn't got any update yet...

Maybe the "CRAP"-build wasn't released in your country/region? :eek:

Odin is your best friend...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] sananrasheed:
Yes... CRAP was not released here. Oreo started with CRB7 here. Thanks mate !
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Theratron:
I received the official CRAP update ota before it was pulled... But since then my phone hasn't updated anymore. I wonder if Samsung is even aware of this. I'm getting really worried... It would be really helpful if someone would have any of the update files from either the CRB7, CRC7 or CRD7 updates for the S8+ so I could load them on an SD card...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bec de Xorbin:
G955FXXU2CRED/G955FOXM2CREB/G955FXXU2CRE3 released on DBT. Again, no idea if it's downloadable with SamFirm already. Seems like bootloader version is now 2.

EDIT: Not yet. Maybe tomorrow or day after tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TiGuy82:
I get this message while checking for the update. Thanks for the heads up!

Checking firmware for SM-G955F/DBT/G955FXXU2CRED/G955FOXM2CREB/G955FXXU2CRE3/G955FXXU2CRED

Error: Could not send BinaryInform. Status code 200/400

Request was invalid. Are you sure the input data is correct?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Tom3dJay:
Same. Hope app isn't getting outdated...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
It means that the firmware hasn't been uploaded yet to samfirm. Samfirm isn't outdated by any mean...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrh4ck:
I got the CRE3 update OTA today.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TiGuy82:
Is now available at SamFirm.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrh4ck:
and now my phone has been carrier locked lol damnit!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] fridaycider:
Just had ota today ..

Noticed fingerprint scanner is loads better. Not slow and better recognition
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bec de Xorbin:
G955FXXU2CRF7/G955FOXM2CRF7/G955FXXU2CRF1 released on DBT and XSG. Not yet downloadable from SamFirm, probably tomorrow or day after tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MMarkkk:
:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bec de Xorbin:
Now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TiGuy82:
Downloading it :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cavags5:
You can flash the firmware from unlock version, workd fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] 8139david:
I am in France and the last update available from my network provider (SFR) is from April 1, 2018. Can I flash the newest June 1 update without creating problems with my network provider? (NB: my phone is carrier unlocked.)

If so, which update should I download among those listed here?

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955F/

Does it matter if I take this one

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955F/TNL/download/G955FXXU2CRF7/223822/

or that one

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955F/NEE/download/G955FXXU2CRF7/223480/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cavags5:
Hi, you can flash any CRF7 from unlock version, doest mess with your carrier, flash ex DBT, with your sim card on it, then reset again, and you will receive updates from unlock version,.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] 8139david:
Thanks. What do you mean by "flash ex DBT"?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cavags5:
DBT is unlock German, usually it the first release, but you can choose other.

After reset your sim card you always end with XEF/XEF /SFR carrier lock
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MMarkkk:
Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 gain new video lockscreen option from Galaxy S9 (June security patch)?

https://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S8-Note-8-video-lockscreen-option_id106227
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bisquit-02:
Not yet on my s8+. Got the June update though.

Ok found it. I need to select wallpaper and then a video from my gallery.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G955F met Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] keunhuvac:
Hi guys, pls help me.

I uses odin 3.13_to flash crfd7 firmware to my s8 plus, everything went well, until i realized that internal storage down from 64 gb to smt around 10 gb ?.

I remembered choose bl button then choose the file start with ap_xxx (with have size 3.5 gb). So did i make smt wrong?

Going to reflash.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cottino:
In Europe on Galaxy S8/S8+ it's available since march
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] keunhuvac:
Factory reset resolve the problem!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Did you flash ALL files? AP BL CP CSC/HOME_CSC ?

Probably NOT, so you didn't read msg #1 first...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrjahvi:
i have a SM-G955FD bought from swappa no background on it but exynos non us can i flash XEU BTU?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RebelArmy12:
Hey guys, IDK if this thread is still open but i live in the US and i was wondering what the samsungs official stock firmware was for the g955f, where to download it, and how to do it so i can still OTA update for the future.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
Check here: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955U/ this is were all official firmware are present. choose your phone model and search for the latest one from your vendor... flash it via ODIN and you will get OTA in the future.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Have you read his post?

He asked for SM-G955F, NOT SM-G955U!

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-T820 met Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
I read his post! this is why i mentioned ""CHOOSE YOUR PHONE MODEL" . i just paste the link from G955U but he can choose another one. not to complicated...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MMarkkk:
DBT
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
New update in the beginning of the month?? What happened to samsung? :laugh::laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Chrizzydizz:
This is driving me nuts! Downloaded the latest firmware for my G955F from sammobile. Inserted all the entries aswell as picked home_csc and flashed, toon 5sec and got a green bar with the text passed and the phone restarted. But still, TWRP aint gone nor Renovate ICE :/ What did I do wrong?

Tryed to download the firmware again just a few mins ago but the I just get redirected to sammobile's first page when pressing the download button..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] galarond:
download the firmware using the sammobile windows program in the first page of this post
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ImBuGs:
Hello guys, im having a really hard time here because im kinda new in all this.

I have a G955FD, international unlocked, CRAP build was never released in my region so i flashed via update.zip, i never got an OTA, but it doesnt matter because my region's last update was the april security patch, i want the last one, i've been looking at sammobiles page, but again i cant download anything specific for my region because there is not anything so, can i just download the firmware of another region and flash it on my phone? will i have any troubles besides, again, not receiving OTAs? If the answer is yes which one do you recommend i download?

Thanks a lot in advance
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] osvii:
As long as the firmware is for your specific model you can flash any region!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Waelby:
There is no update.zip file for the update?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bec de Xorbin:
Nope.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Waelby:
I have S8+ duos (955FD)! what firmware is multicsc?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
Read the second post, in the last paragraph you will find all the country codes that are part of the multi-csc. Download the firmware you want and use home_csc in odin...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] incognitonk:
I have the s8+ duos SM-G955FD. I want to download the latest UAE firmware "Product code XSG" but I get the following error.

[IMG="Download Error"]https://i.imgur.com/c7V86DD.png[/IMG]

Any idea what is going on?

What do i put in "Phone" if i want to download manually?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MMarkkk:
Download rom for G955F :good: (same rom)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bec de Xorbin:
Weird update for DBT, G955FXXU3CRGH/G955FOXM3CRGH/G955FXXU3CRHB/G955FXXU3CRGH. Only modem updated since last release. If you're already on G955FXXU3CRGH/G955FOXM3CRGH/G955FXXU3CRGH/G955FXXU3CRGH, here's just the modem G955FXXU3CRHB: https://my.mixtape.moe/ifcqfb.zip
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] queen-ha:
Hi all

I have a Samsung S8+, model SM-G9550, I've been trying to root my phone but without succeeded. I have used almost every root apps that I know but nothing.

I have watched on YouTube how to root using downloading mode but the problem is my phone can't get into download mode. When I press power+volume up+bixby it gives me 3 options to select:

1.recovery mode

2.fastboot mode

3.Normal mode

When I press power+volume down+bixby it gives me a list of many options in Chinese. I am stuck and don't know what to do please help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bec de Xorbin:
This thread is not for rooting stuff.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] queen-ha:
Ok
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] florenciamcmanus:
It happened to me and Doing a factory reset will change it back to original storage
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
New firmware on samfirm: CRI5 for DBT including September security patch
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Life Companion:
Please share with us..i am unable to download it from Sam Firm
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kolembo:
The September security patch comes with Super SloMo Camera
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
Did you succeed? I'm uploading it to Google drive but it will take time
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] T0nyCr:
we can wait... ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nintendolinky:
Can I change it? Will I get official XEU OTA's or will it be Vodafone
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Nope; but why would you? Your phone is now working on XEU-firmware... ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
Screenshot added
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nintendolinky:
Will I get xeu updates or will the product code affect that
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Can't tell you that: this is new for us all...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] misiokicio:
Just flashed latest AQDG downloaded the DBT thru samfirm and installed with DBT home csc ( oxm) and phone is still nicely in Xeu/xeu/xeu this new oxm is great idea i think...bigger in size but no need to flash separate home csc. Thanks Henk as always for providing the latest firmwares :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] happy2472:
can this be used for the SM-G955U ????? I am having audio issues and just want to try from scratch again
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
NO! SM-G955U is the Snapdragon variant

As the OP says ONLY SM-G955F (Exynos).

You can restore your firmware using SmartSwitch on the PC.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] misiokicio:
Or get the odin firmware available everywhere else... updato.com or the samfirm
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maxipvp:
Stock German firmware for a KT unlocked G955N?

Hi, I was trying to replace current SM-G955N KTC Korea (KT Corporation) - G955NKSU1AQDG firmware and received a "Bootloader security check fail" error message.

Using Odin 3.12 with SM-G955F DBT Germany - G955FXXU1AQDG... BL, AP, CP and CSC are populated with the new firmware bits.

I know I must be doing something wrong and don't want to mess with my new S8+ so any help will be appreciated. :o
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
Looks like the Bootloader might be locked - or - it is not possible to flash a SM-G955F firmware on a SM-G955N device!

or even both....

---------- Post added at 21:17 ---------- Previous post was at 21:15 ----------

This thread is about the SM-G955F Firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] clubtech:
No, it's because he is trying to flash a SM-G955F firmware on a SM-G955N model which will never work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maxipvp:
Thanks for your clear response clubtech, so my next question is: can I get a "carrier free" SM-G955N firmware elsewhere? or that don't exist?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] misiokicio:
U better ask this question in different thread... this is for 955f only... we dont have any experience here with a diff models
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] happy2472:
Deleted
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] galarond:
Its posible to flash a DD firmware over the latest DG firmware or thats considered a some kind of downgrade and bloqued by samsung?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] quattro.80:
Single SIM Firmware on Dual SIM Hardware - any experience?

Hi all,

I just purchased the S8+ Duos from Singapure (SM-G955FD). Is it possible to flash the Single Sim Firmware to the Dual Sim Phone without any restrictions? I would like to replace the Singapur Firmware with a European one (AUT).

That's what I have today (looked-up with Phone info): Model: SM-G955F (Samsung Smart Switch sais SM-G955FD), Active CSC-Code MM1, CSC Country Singapore / SG, Product Code SM-G955FZKDMM1

Has already someone flashed a Dual Sim S8 with the Single Sim Firmware? Any expierence to share?

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] androidrouen:
OEM unlocked was On in developer option ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Life Companion:
No still some **** binary errors...thanks for uploading w'll check back in morning
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BYZCJXzysJ8JM24RVRiXC46OMAqlArrC?usp=sharing_eil&ts=5ba15968

Here is the CRI5 Firmware uploaded to my Google drive. Enjoy

---------- Post added at 04:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:41 AM ----------

Check my link ☝️
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Life Companion:
Big Thanks mate
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] takato23:
I downloaded the files. Using odin v3.13.1. Get stuck in setup connection. Before that, got stuck in "Pit mapping". What could it be? Long time not doing this stuff haha
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
Did yo install the drivers? If yes and the problem still persist, try to ask in the odin thread
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aromerblz:
Anyone has the OTA update.zip?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Thor1964:
is this new? weather in the lockscreen
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Freeddi:
Yes its new
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Garkan:
I dont have it ;(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] fomotomo:
I need to go back to stock I rooted my phone well partial root I'm trying to figure out which fw I gotta flash thanks :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] CovasPs:
aod version???
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
Look
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] CovasPs:
Im still on 3.2.80.4 :(

how to update??still nothing on sumsung apps store..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bec de Xorbin:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...ays-on-display-3-3-00-3-android-apk-download/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
Anyone got the CRIA update and can tell if it contain the October security patch?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TiGuy82:
I did
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bec de Xorbin:
And like as always, DBT will get a build with a more recent build date. My guess is that the build will be G955FXXU4CRJ5/G955FOXM4CRJ3/G955FXXU4CRI9.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Vanto:
;) you guessed OK ... in testing
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
CRJ5 is up on samfirm for DBT.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Georking:
all is well, it turned out:cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] SEB1109:
I haven't updated yet. Just got the OTA notification, but I did find this to answer your other question...

https://www.samsungcentral.com/2018...nd-s8-plus-receiving-october-security-update/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] minijupp:
DBTView attachment 4647061

Gesendet von meinem SM-G955F mit Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TiGuy82:
Downloading... SM-G955F/DBT/G955FXXU4CRK1/G955FOXM4CRK1/G955FXXU4CRK1/G955FXXU4CRK1

:)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nick191:
Can you please provide the link to download the CRK1 files ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] XkobiX:
Download it using SamFirm app for pc...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nick191:
Yeah, I did the same. Everything is fine now. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mangochips:
Hello,

I have a S8+ from globe(PH), service says GLB/GLB/GLB. I want to use the phone for T-Mobile in the US as whileunder GLB firmware, it only allows call and text. I followed the directions including using SAMFIRM to get up-to-date firmware for DBT and used ODIN3.13(input the 4 files correctly).. Everything went smoothly and ODIN 3.13 says it passed. However, the phone still says GLB/GLB/GLB and only allows call/text.

Did I do something wrong? I need to get it set-up so I can use mobile data with T-mobile.

Thanks for your time.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Carambolero:
Seems important.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bec de Xorbin:
SamFirm v0.3.6.0

Checking firmware for SM-G955F/PHN/G955FXXU4CRL3/G955FOXM4CRL1/G955FXXU4CRKB/G955FXXU4CRL3

Model: SM-G955F

Version: G955FXXU4CRL3/G955FOXM4CRL1/G955FXXU4CRKB/G955FXXU4CRL3

OS: Oreo(Android 8.0.0)

Filename: SM-G955F_1_20181210174727_4nkb1eluxf_fac.zip.enc4

Size: 3861281824 bytes

LogicValue: u6ao47qkk34ypxnd
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] heywheelie:
Hi,

I'm in Australia. I just purchased an S8+ SM-G955F on ebay. It comes with Telstra firmware but is not locked to any network. I intend to use it on the Optus network. The stock firmware us Nougat.

I want to update to Oreo but without all the Telstra firmware bloatware.

I already have Smart Switch installed on my PC as well as Odin 1.13.1., I have downloaded the latest firmware file G955FXXS4CRK2_G955FXSA4CRJ1_XSA which is the unbranded Australia XSA.

Am I right to go ahead and flash the BL, AP, CP and CSC_XSA with Odin or should i flash HOME_CSC_XSA.

This should hopefully get rid of the bloatware but be still compatible with all Australian carriers, receive all OTA updates and not void my warranty.

There is no SIM and no settings/data on the phone so I don't care if it does a factory reset as long as it still works in Australia.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] spawnlives:
Flashing official Samsung stock rom won't void your warranty or trip your Knox. So flashing XSA will not be a problem.

I am on xsa firmware myself so the only bloatware will be mostly Samsung and Google so no Telstra,Optus or Vodafone crap on it and is compatible with all networks.

Just bear in mind if you update to Oreo you will not be able to downgrade to nougat if you don't like Oreo.

CSC - clean install - wipes apps and data ( same as factory reset)

Home CSC - dirty install- keeps apps and data

Recommended when using Odin not to have smart switch running at the same time as they sometimes don't play nice with each other.

Not sure if it is a typo but should be odin version 3.13.1