yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] dave357:
Yes, I am very familiar with how to get them unlocked skipper. However the Sprint models normally can be done by box or a program unlike the T-Mobile and Metro App Unlock models. I only want to flash to another carrier to get rid of crappy MNVO or Sprint firmware. People like to buy ATT or Tmobile firmware based phones, not Sprint or Verizon in most cases.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] dave357:
Odin version 3.12.10 Latest Odin for S8 S8+

https://mega.nz/#F!6ZR13CaR!1REHyKVIYd01VllSHvxJ5A
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] johnwayne27:
--> puts on his skipper hat :)

I know what u mean. I have a copy of the supposed new odin that allows you to flash the userdata and flash to another carrier. I havent used it or checked it for viruses yet. How do you upload a zip file here or where can I upload it to share hear? It was on another xda thread. Odin 3.3.12.7 supposedly works for carrier to carrier firmware
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Skyrocket2Paradise:
Ya I've seen a link posted multiple times but nobodies touched. Nobody is saying where it came from either could be a fake
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] johnwayne27:
I agree. I dont wanna get ransomware lol Ill wait.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] thecrunked:
anybody try this: https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s8+/how-to/unlocked-version-firmware-galaxy-s8-t3607592?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
looks like its just us cellular firmware?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] thecrunked:
According to the thread it's us unbranded firmware

Edit: NM l missed his update, if it works as described then it should be able to switch firmware from att to us cellular which is apparently unbranded
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] SYnN420:
So has this been confirmed to work on the AT&T variant G955U or is it just wishful thinking?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] thecrunked:
yes but i'm not totally sure that you can flash back to at&t if needed

https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s8+/how-to/unlocked-version-firmware-galaxy-s8-t3607592
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] MicroMod777:
Hey JUSMEJOSE, any luck with getting root? Where's that eng-boot too, thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
he pmed it to quite a few ppl and as statrd multiple times it is the same exact file like at least 3 ither ppl already posted and doesnt have root....

to add, i am pretty sure hes not working on root at all ashe clearly stated he would post files but someone else would have to make root bat but unfortunately his file did not have root either
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] JUSMEJOSE:
Im currently have three different builds for the other they do have root but the lag of the device is really bad ... im also gonna upload to change the carrier for example Sprint turn on saying Tmobile etc ..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] MicroMod777:
Very good news! Its a start! :)))
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
i sent u a pm :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Skyrocket2Paradise:
Any luck?

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Sweet! Looking forward to that!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
nope.. no response for few days now.. last he messaged me back saying itd be uploaded for public lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Skyrocket2Paradise:
Of course
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] ScottBroker:
I have the Verizon variant flasshed with the Canadian firmware running on Tmobile. Can I flash this file on my phone????
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] billydroid:
Damnit..this subject is rife with disappointment.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Qzic:
Doesn't work

I am not able to get this to work. I all of the various Odin packages referred to in this thread (3.12.5, 3.12.7, and 3.12_PrinceComsy). The Odin process completes successfully but one of the following two things happens:

If CSC is used (no HOME) - then during the install process (blue android screen) at 32% is says "erasing" and stops installing.

If HOME_CSC is used, at 32% it generates an error.

The phone stays a Verizon S8+.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Milly7:
The error may be due to differences in partition sizes between the 2 variants.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Qzic:
Checking the Re-partition option didn't change anything. I guess a PIT file is needed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] D1G1T4L:
So no one has figured how to flash from 955u1 back to T-Mobile stock firmware?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] MicroMod777:
Flash same way but instead use home_csc file.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] D1G1T4L:
And ignore the userdata file?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] kcsevo:
Where would you of place that, if you did needed it?

All the other slots were pretty obvious on which files you were supposed to put in there.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
the newer odins have a userdata slot.. if using an older odin you can throw it in ap or another slot and it will still flash it to the userdata partition.. i think they just label the slots in odin for ease of use to be honest.. it knows what youre flashing and where it goes.. putting userdata in ap for example it will know what partition your flashing and will flash it to the userdata partition
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] scoutconnor1:
Currently have the TMo version with unlocked variant of the OS of the phone, looking to flash back over to TMo to get the new RCS features but every time I try to flash this, Odin 3.12 fails or gets caught on trying to SetupConnection.

Is there any way to get the TMo firmware onto the unlocked variant of the phone? I've tried both the CSC and the HOME_CSC with no luck.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] V0idst4r:
If that was possible we would already have root
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] kaos2569:
Ok guys this is what I have and what I did:

Verizon firmware to Samsung Unlocked firmware to T-Mobile firmware.

I used my Verizon variant with my T mobile sim and worked ok. Just gave the "Not a Verizon Sim" and some hiccups here and there.

Flashed the unlocked firmware and worked great. Just didn't have HD or video calling. Also some T mobile apps did not work (T mobile my account would not connect and VVM gave me issues).

Read through everything and downloaded the files here for T mobile along with Odin 3.12 (It has the userdata slot).

Flashed and it went through fairly fast and rebooted normal with the T mobile bells and whistles. Setting up now, but everything is there and working so far (HD and video calling, WI-FI calls, all the T Mobile apps, and the Samsung secure folder). Device status still shows official.

Used the unlocked firmware from here( Use the suggested version of ODIN):

https://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s8+/how-to/galaxy-s8-xaa-version-live-t3613013

Odin from here-post #78( For flashing the T-Mobile firmware):

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/s8-model-g950u-t3592461/page8

Then the files from the OP at the beginning.

I am going to try and flash back to Verizon. And then try the unlocked version and see what happens. I will report back with the results this weekend.

Hope that helps a bit and it makes sense.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] rando191:
I went from Verizon firmware to unbranded, too, using TMobile. You didn't have to do anything special ( flashing ENG boot, etc) to go to the TMB version?

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] kaos2569:
I didn't do anything special. Just the 2 ODIN versions for flashing. Still running perfectly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] D1G1T4L:
Tried to reflash from the unlocked firmware back to T-Mobile and was still unsuccessful with the method above.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
where did it fail, what was unsuccessful? more info is needed for us to help u lol..

you should be able to flash stock U firmware including tmb userdata and get back to tmb/tmb/tmb..

thats what i did multiple times with my phone
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] D1G1T4L:
It doesn't fail. It loads the firmware. Then when I restart, it still has the unlocked boot up screen. Only two T-Mobile Apps install. The phone identifies as (XAA) in smart switch. It just doesn't appear to fully take the T-Mobile changes. Heck in the phone settings I still get the option to identify spam callers.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Milly7:
Did you flash it with the home CSC file or the other CSC. Sometimes everything fails to take if you do not flash it with the CSC that wipes the phone. That happened to me going to the unlocked firmware. I was missing Wi-Fi calling and volte until I used the CSC that wipes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] D1G1T4L:
I flash the normal CSC file (not the Home_CSC). Figured it would always be best to wipe everything when changing firmware.

I did notice the first time I flashed the XAA firmware it did go to a blue screen and had a picture of a SIM card. Never seen that before flashing firmware. Haven't seen it after the first time I flashes the firmware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] netnerd:
i have ATT s8+, from unlocked firmware. i flashed this rom, it restored back to ATT rom, i thought this is supposed to be Tmobile rom?

do i need a tmobile simcard inside the phone to get Tmobile rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] djnikkofb:
1. This is a Firmware package not a ROM.

2. After Flashing via Odin, did u happen to boot in to stock recovery and Wipe data, factory reset? If no try it. If nothing changes re-download files, use Odin and reflash.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
he needs to flash user data too i believe for tmo
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Entroppic01:
I've already flashed to the unlocked U1. Now looking to flash the T-mobile firmware. Do I flash the CSC file or HOME_CSC? Also, I use the Userdata in the UMS slot right?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] kaos2569:
Flash the CSC file. It will wipe the phone. HOME_CSC keeps data I believe. Someone please correct me if I am wrong about that.

Use ODIN 3.12.10-It has the USERDATA tab. I have not tried to use any other ODIN versions to flash to the T-Mobile firmware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] tengtengvn:
Verizon here with ODIN 3.12.10. The flash went fine but it still boots to Verizon firmware. Nothing change. :confused:

/edit: Just got it to work.

1. Use Odin3 v3.12 (PrinceComsy) to flash the unlocked firmware from here: https://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s8+/how-to/galaxy-s8-xaa-version-live-t3613013

2. Boot back to download mode and use Odin3 v3.12.10 (different version) to flash all 6 t-mobile S8+ files including USERDATA. Bam! Full t-mobile firmware on Verizon S8+. I've tested HD Call, Video Call, Wifi Calling on t-mobile... everything works great. https://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s8+/how-to/sm-g955u-odin-firmware-g955usqu1aqd9-t3593600
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
you dont need to flash all of that after lol but ok
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] tengtengvn:
I've tried and that's the only way for my vzw S8+. If you know better then please share. Simply said that I don't have to do all that isn't helpful here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] rando191:
I flashed U1 on my Verizon S8+ without any issues. Sounds like I can just use Odin .10 and flash the latest TMB files? Just want to make sure :) I keep reading about flashing binary firmware, changing carrier codes etc etc. I'd like to get video calling and RCS so interested in going all TMB at this point.

Thanks!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
i have an s8+ but i use it on verizon but many have reported simply flashing carrier specific userdata enables carrier specific features and bloat.. ive been on U1 and just flashed vzw userdata and everything was working on verizon including hd video/voice, wifi calling, and vvm..

of course on just U1 i only had hd voice and lte+.. then again to test exploits i switched back to AQC9 for the March 1st security patch and i simply flashed the AQC9 firmware with non home csc, then factory reset then vzw userdata and i was switched back to vzw/vzw/vzw..

i wasnt trying to offend you as ive been approached to make a thread but havent had time and reason i was approached is because there is literally 100 or more posts of everyone saying what they did that worked lol although this is great, it confuses lots of ppl bcuz half the procedures/steps arent necessary..

ive contributed to this confusion myself of course and have no room to talk as i havent created any threads with simplified instructions so i apologize if i offended you, that was not my intent.. hopefully someone can create a thread and/or video of simple steps before i get to it...

i have been busy scouring the web for exploits, trying to bring ppl together to compile and get interested in helping us as well as havent updated the bounty thread on top of 40+ hour work weeks at Sprint and family stuff going on so unfortunately creating new threads i cant dedicate time to maintain is at the bottom of my list

it was so early on and everyone was experimenting that got us to where we are but ultimately its very simple to switch back and forth between carriers as well as U1.. i myself returned an s8+ for a new one because i went to XAC and wasnt patient enough lol but now ive done it over 20x in 2 weeks with simple odin flashes lol..

just ignore my posts as theyre not meant to discourage more so to share my experience and to hopefully increase others knowledge and simplify things

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try flashing TMB userdata in odin first before going through all the trouble lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] rando191:
:)

I was super confused because there is a Snapdragon carrier switch thread on the regular S8+ board that has you doing wayyyy more to switch .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
yea loltheres s8 threads all over the place
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] tengtengvn:
[MENTION=3812611]elliwigy[/MENTION],

Sorry. I didn't mean anything toward you. I was a bit frustrated yesterday since everyone said it'd work but I spent hours trying without success. I'd tried to also flash the USERDATA file as well but it wouldn't work, it just keeps booting to the verizon firmware.

Anyway, it has been working great since last night. Google battery life too. If I find time tomorrow, I'll make a step by step instruction (the one that works for my S8+ ofc).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
no offense takin at all
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] hchchchc:
I updated from U1 to TMB by simply flashing the userdata (csc is still from u1). Everything seems fine but under About phone -> service provider sw. ver it shows TMB/TMB/VZW. What does the third field means?

If I need to flash the tmobile CSC, should i use prince odin or regular odin?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] rando191:
Same boat here. Will the tmb/tmb/vzw have any impact on future TMB OTA?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
to my knowledge the last one is hardware code.. were you originally on a verizon device? i assume your device is purchased from Verizon
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] D1G1T4L:
Where did you find Odin3 v3.12.10?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] hchchchc:
Yes it was originally an verizon s8+ . I guess if its a hardware code it will be stuck vzw. wonder how that would affect OTA as well...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] tengtengvn:
I've attached few ODIN versions that I have with this post. Have fun! :fingers-crossed:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] carrilloevo:
Hey guys off topic question.. Anyone knows how to disable or turn volte, I keep getting a lot of missed calls
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Androiddude101101:
Can someone please pos tthis file to google drive or mega for me, download speeds are super super super slow i cannot download this
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] mdiaz33685:
I have the 3 firmwares that came out on my site,

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=devices&uid=9390248398092763634 look for the s8 plus folder..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Androiddude101101:
edit removed.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Androiddude101101:
So I flashed this tmobile version on my unlocked s8 plus, and downloaded all the updates...

However, why are my tmobile download speeds slow? My Bro has an unlocked s8 regular without the tmobile firmware. He gets like 30mbps and I only get 2.5mbps using speed test.??

My apn settings are correct.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] bibinavin1128:
by pass google account

hi i have a samsung galaxy s8+ i cannot get it it has a google account any help to by pass it thansk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] YellowGTO:
Why don't xda users just post these files as torrents?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
maybe tmobile bloat or something they have installed is slowing ur speeds whereas U1 firmware isnt?

i mean based on info u provided thats only difference i can see lol

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go for it.. make a thread with all firmwares posted as torrents, good idea!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] kcsevo:
Hey all. I saw this from the xda news feed. The ability to uninstall/debloat bloatware and systems apps. I went back to TMO stock and uninstalled a whole bunch of bloatware and a few system apps. Thank you to this dev.....https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

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It worked great! Stock rom feels smooth. Don't know about battery yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] kcsevo:
Battery discharge seems really nice. I uninstalled the tmobile.pr.adapt, mytmobile, and such.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] qwertyjo:
I know this is not the right thread to ask, but I have acquired a g955u Samsung Galaxy S8+ that is FRP locked, and I have no idea what I am doing to bypass it. I have downloaded Adbenabler and Odin, and I have placed the phone in what seems to be a OS replacer mode (light blue screen with downloading symbol in the middle)? I am meddling with things I do not understand. Could somebody point me in the right direction to help get a walkthrough from somebody or more info? I apologize, and thank you. Verizon
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Jesushasadroid:
Im running the U1 unlocked firmware...I need to flash back to tmobile stock to unlock device through the tmobile app.

what files above do i flash to get back to stock? thanks so much.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] tiavonna:
Hell
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Atlantian:
I think this is what you had seen. - I was just browsing TMO links and this popped up. I have not downloaded it yet so im not sure on this. it could be totally bogus?

SAMSUCKPROTOOL? - AFH
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] mhsbrian:
So I have the US carrier unlocked version and I can just flask following steps somewhere and it will run the t-mobile bloat. I use project Fi Sim in my s8 and it uses t-mobile only so I wanna get the benefits of the t-mobile network bands and wifi calling.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Jesushasadroid:
Not sure about that...I flash these on my T-Mobile version...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] syrkel2:
so to those who say this doesn't work I can confirm that it does indeed work and I have flashed my G955U that is unlocked which was originally on Xfinity mobile to Tmobile and all bands currently work and it is in fact running the tmobile baseband also. Here is a link to the instructions that I used to flash mine.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/switch-to-carrier-firmware-100-t3609487
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] DaftOdyssey:
Were you able to get a fix on this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discus] Blue:
I just found a fix that worked for me.

Once it fails at 32% or whatever it is, boot into recovery mode and wipe data/factory restore then wipe cache and reboot and bam. Worked for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] running water:
Evening all,

Just a quick question, do any of you use anti virus software for your phones? If so which one?

Running
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] peachpuff:
Your finger works as a great anti virus, here's how to use it, when you download that modded candycrush.apk file from cheatersRus.com and you're asked if you want to install this apk file, select NO. There no virus, 100% guaranteed to work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] HNIC215:
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

So true...

Antivirus apps on a phone are so unnecessary and ends up hurting your experience with your device instead of improving your experience.

Just a bit of common sense goes a LONG way folks...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Zeal415:
I don't. I used to run 360 for ram clears and storage cleans, specifically the little widget was nice, antivirus was there but meh. Now that you can use stock ram/storage cleaner + it has a widget. So goodbye 360 for me.

That said, I don't really download any apks unless they are listed here on xda.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] sanjsrik:
Amen, brother, amen. I get so many friends of mine asking me "why is my phone so slow" and I look at it and they've got 9billion games and 4000 tabs open and facebook messenger (anyone running facebook deserves what they get, sorry, i consider facebook stupid to begin with but honestly, no, YOU DON'T HAVE TO OVERSHARE THAT YOU WENT POOP FIVE MINUTES AGO And, NO, your baby IS really ugly, stop posting so many damn pictures of it). I just happily go ahead and delete about 80-90% of the crap they put on their devices and voila, they're "amazed" that it's "faster" no, it's just not as bloated.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] running water:
Ok ?

I don't download anything unless it's in the play store or here.

I only asked as I was fiddling with the settings on my phone and one of the options for anti virus.

Running
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] angelky:
Currently, I'm using Bitdefender and Disconnect Pro.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Zer0_:
Disconnect Pro should suffice just fine. Not really an antivirus, but it will prevent ads from popping up (probably the best ad block I can think of without root).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Skander1998:
Go to device maintenance, security, and accept the notification that appears.

Intel Security will now actively secure your device. (No need for any AV from the playstore.)

Now, you can use AdHell or DisconnectPro to enable system-wide ad-blocking using the Knox firewall without root. This should avoid most crapware.

Do not download/install anything that prompts you to enable installation from Unknown Sources.

You're now secure.