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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bapurado:
soo i have an unlocked tmo s8. i was going to switch carriers to at&t. if i reflash it to this unbranded firmware will volte and hd voice work for at&t if i put an at&t sim?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thor2j:
No.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duck Quan:
Anyone have the sprint Galaxy S8 firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kleen3r:
Updato.com
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SlackingVeteran:
I tried to find a lot but could not find any reference to it. I am switching from TMO firmware to unlocked Firmware, will I be getting software updates in future. I am assuming it will receive unlocked firmware OTA, correct me if I am wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
You will recive OTA for unbranded firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gohabs93:
I have canadian version of the S8. Can I flash the American firmware with Home_CSC (to not lose data)?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sideswipe:
I have a carrier unlocked T-Mobile phone that has not been been working with my Verizon SIM card (cannot register on network). Will flashing unlocked firmware make this combination work?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
It should. Works for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sideswipe:
Youre using unlocked TMOB on verizon successfully? All you did was flash the XAA? Did Verizon have to add the IMEI to their Database?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Specifically with verizon, no. Tried it with a Aquaintance's cricket sim card and it registered on cricket successfully. Tried it on metroPCS with a friend's SIM card also and it worked.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sideswipe:
Just flashed the XAA and Verizon SIM works now. Thanks all!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Congrats ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gohabs93:
I've flashed the XAA US Unlocked firmware (I was on the Canadian one). None of the service menus work, I always get MMI code invalid. *#0011#, *#2263#....all don't work
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
thats because the XAA firmware, by default, has all the bands and carrier info enabled. Canadian sims also dont work because the CSC files dont support those carriers.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GrandMstrBud:
How is this a carrier switch when it's just flashing to the unlocked variant?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
Are you folks all aware of chainfire's new firmware hosting site? It's totally awesome, a great place to get updated firmware from a place that doesn't choke downloads and it's one of the most prolific contributors to this scene (you knew that part already though).

https://desktop.firmware.mobi

I checked and they already have firmware for the g95(0|5)u(1|) devices at least. I haven't checked the carrier firms but I'm willing to bet they are there
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Even though it has the firmware, it may not go so well at the end for us, just because of the locked down bootloaders we have. So i wouldn't recommend to flash it until our bootloaders are unlockable.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
You can not use the autoroot files at all or you will get secure boot fail, but the non autoroot files ARE stock firmware as people are uploading them.

Sorry I should have been more clear about that part. The regular firmware files are safe for us only
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Yeah thats what i meant basically lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Guerde:
Does anyone have a mirror link to the XAA firmwares? The ones at updato are slow as hell! Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Have you tried sammobile? Its slow but will get the job done
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zazabichi:
Hi folks. Does this method work on Galaxy Note 8?

I'm looking for a solution to unlock T-M device unlock app.

Greetings,

Zaza
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Epion93:
can someone upload the rom any other filehosters it's to slow for me. please.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GrandMstrBud:
<ID:0/006> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ernestico911:
just connect a HUB to your computer and the device to the hub
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GrandMstrBud:
I finally got it to work on an older desktop with Windows 7 and using the USB 2.0 port. Now to flash the VZW carrier version.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
this method doesnt actually unlock the device.. you will need to already be unlocked to take full advantage of it....

Shoulda bought from big red lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dbpaddler:
Either suck up the 40 days on tmo or pay for it on eBay. There is no free lunch.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] car2carl:
I have Note8 permanent unlocked by T mobile using their app and I have tried to flash unlock version (XAA) it works

the file was downloaded from Sam mobile N950U1UEU1AQI5_N950U1OYM1AQI5_XAA.zip

all bloatware was gone but when I put the note 8 on download mode the screen show Carrier:TMB

Can I make it become XAA?

I have seen you uploaded https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298983982

is this files can be used for my intention to change to XAA?

TIA

Sorry to put this Note 8 question on this thread
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
no u cant without root.. plus this is not a note 8 thread
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] car2carl:
Thank your quick response, again apologize for posting
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] -Mr. X-:
Just wanted to chime in for other G950W users (Canadians) Flashing the latest XAC then booting and gong to the lates G950U1 XAA rom works, It also Unlocks the locked FM radio tuner.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AwaKeN:
Does the google pay still work with this rom ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] -Mr. X-:
works fine for me
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jupizet:
can i use this for s8+ docomo?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dkotoric:
Can this be done on the note 8
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UniX1rm:
Yes. Head to the note 8 forums and download the firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dkotoric:
Do i use all the same filee from here and just download the note 8 software, i dont see a thread like this in the note 8 forums
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UniX1rm:
Here is the note 8 thread, you'll find the note 8 firmware files over there. You can use the instructions from this thread, but read the other thread!

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/stock-recovery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dkotoric:
​

But what about the factory binary, engboot and G955W files, i dont see those files over there, just the image of the n950u1 firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SDRebel:
hi guys, for the firmware link, i'm getting "OOPS!

no mirrors found."

is there another one?

thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JR5968:
:

Hi I have a galaxy S8 from the USA, but I live in the UK. It is a G950U with sprint firmware but unlocked.

I flashed the F950U1 firmware. Now WiFi hotspot is working.

But I can figure out how to setup Samsung pay since it defaults to US.

Is there anything I can do to get out work?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GrandMstrBud:
Ever since I was able to flash the Verizon firmware my phone has been slow and freezing once in a while and in some area's that used to work great are very slow.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AMANtalreja12:
Woah woah wait, What options do i have to select on odin?? F. Reset time? Reboot? Etc?? Searched for answer to this questions in few forums but they just didnt tell it on the post.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] juanferval:
Need some help flashing an S8

Hi everyone, I recently bought my first android phone, a Galaxy S8, after years of using only iPhones and I need some help.

I bought an unlocked G950W and I want to flash the U1 firmware on it, is it possible?

The thing is the W firmware doesn't have spanish as a system language and I live in South America.

From what I've reading in this forum, it should be possible, but as this is my first android phone I have no idea

how to do it.

Please could someone post step by step instructions designed for a newbie like me in mind...

Thanks a lot!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Your new so ill be gentle.

Please refer the OP (original post) in this thread for instructions.

Next time and always before you ask a question in any thread read the OP and first few posts after that and then use the search button.

If still no answers then you ask.

Welcome to XDA!

sent from my Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AMANtalreja12:
Dude? Can you answer me?

Should i turn on usb debugging?

What option do i select in odin ( f resest time , reboot etc)

I will be flashing my At&t s8 ( carrier unlocked) with g950u1 file and I heard ppl having a buzz in Hard brick due to flashing wrong firmware or through wrong instructions. please help me out .

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GrandMstrBud:
This is all fine and dandy but how in the world do you switch carriers?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] andionne:
Can you lock a phone after it is unlocked?

I flashed my ATT Galaxy S8+ to work on Verizon with all the verizon firmware.. I left the ATT sim in the phone while flashing. The phone was suppose to be unlocked when given to me. After flashing, turning the device on then remving the sim to put in a Verizon sim, I am now be asking for an unlock code. Does this mean the phone was never unlocked or did I lock it back by having the ATT sim in the device while flashing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dbpaddler:
If you bought an AT&T phone, it was locked to AT&T. Did you actually unlock it while with them?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thor2j:
It was never unlocked
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jank77:
Glad to see more devs working on this
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] KidJoe:
The ATT Branded Galaxy S8+ is SIM Locked. This process doesn't SIM UNlock the phone. The Firmware for the UNLOCKED S8/S8+ is really only "unbranded" or "generic" (aka non-carrier specific). The first few lines of the first post of this thread explains that.

If you want your ATT device SIM Unlocked, you must do that via ATT's process, or by a 3rd party SIM Unlock service. That being said, I don't know if you can do that after you have flashed the Firmware for the Unlocked S8/S8+ or if you must SIM Unlock while running your carrier's firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] manazarks:
I am using a G950U, sprint version, on Verizon's network, the problem I have is Sprint's OMADM bloatware. Whenever I would try to go the the process it ends up throwing an error back at me. Although I do have several APN settings to choose from, I am not able to send or receive MMS. I only can receive text based messages. In the top left corner it says its on preferred network, and the signal strength icon has an R - roaming; it does not affect my ability to use Verizon's network, though I do not know if Verizon will charge extra for this.

Baseband Version: G950USQU1AQGl

I am running the latest software, is this still possible?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] giorgosperi:
this firmware is only for s8 right? do you have a link for s8+ g955u? i download one but it didnt work...sorry if anybody posted already..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] berciertest:
s8 xfinity to att

found out the answer by reading for 3 hours last night
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Go here > https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kevint27:
That is not true. I just flashed XAA on my Canadian S8 (G950W). Works flawlessly, and it unlocks FM tuner.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
What I meant was it doesn't support some carrier specific firmware's, like wifi calling or VOLTE
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] msk:
If you are flashing parts from different firmwares, do the OTA updates properly update each part of the firmware? For example, now that the AP is from U1, will CSC still get an at&t OTA update if needed? I have an at&t S8 and I want to get rid of the bloat but still ensure all parts of the firmware will still update properly if I flash the AP to U1 based AP.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kofpk:
U won't get OTA update after that
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mocsharp:
Odin download link is broken. Can I use Prince Comsy's Odin: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591023225177749 from https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3625817 ??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] infrasonic13:
I have 955U (Verizon) this will change it to 955U1 firm, right?

Also then I would be able to remove all bloatware ?

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Correct download the S8+ files and do the flashing procedure, then if you flashed successfully, you can disable unneeded system apps if you want. No carrier bloatware should be installed on the phone but if it does, you can easily uninstall them
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mellospace:
So using the OP method, can I download the t-mobile firmware files from Sammobile and flash a verizon s8 to t-mobile using this method, or this is only used to flash the standard/unlocked firmware U1?

Pardon my ignorance, but I'm a little confused since I also see this different method on this other thread https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/switch-to-carrier-firmware-100-t3609487.

Just want to make sure if I'm able to use the method on this thread to flash the t-mobile firmware on verizon's s8 without the need for adb, only by flashing via Odin.

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] infrasonic13:
Thanks, mate, one last question, with this (U1) firmware what updated will the phone receive?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thor2j:
You can but your phone needs to be SIM unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mellospace:
It's a verizon s8 so it is factory unlocked. I guess I'm good to go with the method on the OP on this thread then. I'll try to do it tonight or tomorrow.

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] eep2378:
I'm on U1 unlocked firmware. Can I just flash ATT firmware CSC, to get HD voice and wifi calling back? If so where can I find it? BTW, I'm on ATT.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
It will only recieve OTA updates strictly from Samsung, not any other carrier such as T-Mobile, AT&T, etc. So updates will take much longer to get compared to carrier updates. But long story short, it'll recieve regular updates such as battery improvements, one of the few monthly patches, and big OS updates, such as Oreo.

---------- Post added at 05:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:59 PM ----------

This was brought up before with another person. The specific person that had the answer said,"No it won't work. You need to add your IMEI to their database so it can work." But since i feel like that's kind of a bogus statement, you can feel free to try it out and give us back a result if it goes good.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thor2j:
It will not work without giving att an imei from an att phone with wifi calling function. Providing your unlocked phones imei number will have att rep telling you that its not an att phone thus no wifi calling. Not a bogus statement.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
So even if you bought the phone from AT&T and flashing to unlocked firmware would still block access of having wifi calling? That's odd for me since i bought my phone at T-mobile then flashed to U1 couple months later, still have the same features without calling any rep. But i guess its just their rules.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thor2j:
If u bought an att phone it will work fine as att has this in their database.

Tmobile is a completely different animal. They allow it unlike att.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] eep2378:
So I bought the S8 from ATT on a next plan, paid the phone off early. Then had it unlocked (so I can sell it in future more favorably). So they have my IMEI and HD voice and wifi calling worked before when I was on ATT firmware. Since I Flashed U1, I lost that functionality(which I knew would happen beforehand). Just trying to figure out a way to get it back but staying on U1, maybe its not possible.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thor2j:
It's not possible while using unlocked U1 firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Quickvic30:
That's false, it is possible. It's kinda a pita but doable. I'm rooted on AQH3 U1 firmware with all att features and functions. It's possible without root also.

Flash eng.boot (not combination firmware) pretty sure it wipes your phone but can't remember 100%

When phone boots fire up adb and command

adb shell

hit enter

echo "ATT" > /efs/imei/mps_code.dat

Hit enter

Reboot

Should boot up with att boot animation and have att bloat but you can delete or uninstall all of it.

You can then run adb again and command

adb shell

Hit Enter

reboot bootloader

Hit Enter

Use Odin and flash back to your U1 BL from the eng.boot BL.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AdiAdrianXDA:
So...in my trip to USA I bought an unlocked Verizon S8 from Best buy. I use this phone in Romania and everything works except Volte and VoWifi.

What do I have to do to enable this functions on my carrier network?

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Well since Verizon supports VoLTE and Wi-fi calling on their phones and network, it varies by the carrier. Maybe your carrier doesn't support such a thing. But if the carrier does, for wifi calling, all you need to do if fill out a small form onto your E-address, which is basically your house address, but kept on your carrier's account. But VoLTE in the other hand, it must be supported by the network. If it doesn't and you're stuck on stock, then you'll have to wait.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] infrasonic13:
I successfully switched from 955U (Verizon) to 955U1 (unknown).

My only concern is the updates, even now the U1s latest firmware is from August with security patch August. Can someone who used the Verizon, at&t or T-Mobile's bloatware firmware to share his opinion.

Is it better with bloatware but regular updates or with the U1 firmware which will receive updates maybe 2-3 months later?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sergey_007:
Hello! Sorry that I'm writing here, but I've had trouble! I bought a phone samsung S8 G950U in the operator T-mobile in America and the phone worked like with different SIM cards, I would say it was unlocked, but when I came to Ukraine and inserted a local SIM card, I can not use it! Writes network locked Sim card inserted! I have already read many forums, but have not found a solution to my problem! Is it possible to install European or Ukrainian firmware on this phone? Or how can I make him work in the Ukrainian network? The firmware costs G950USQU1AQJ8! Please tell me what and how to do? I will not stay in debt and I will thank you in every way!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] infrasonic13:
I've decided to go back to VERIZON for faster updates but here's what happened:

from stock Verizon U955U I flashed 955U1. Then I wanted to get back to Verizon but with no success in both odins with both HOME CSC and CSC only.

After flashing Verizon's firmware I get XAA/XAA/VZW and no updates are available also no Verizon boot screen or software.

Can I solve this or I am stuck on the U1? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] z130130:
Is this firmware used to unlock TD-FDD or FDD-LTE? Is this firmware for the G950U g955u? Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vMAC:
Is there another link to this firmware anywhere? I am getting speeds sub 100 kb/s and it keeps failing. I'm on a very fast connection this file shouldn't take longer than 15 mins.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vMAC:
Here is a link that should be faster. Once I get back home I will add it to my owncloud folder: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wXnCFYMpXMlEvUYtt4EFyWIB9cYjLTL3/view?usp=sharing
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] billa:
You must be on VZW/VZW/VZW in order to receive regular VZW updates.

There are various ways to access the "preconfig" menu where you can select from a menu and revert back to VZW/VZW/VZW CSC.

Hint: root, or combination files (then menu *#243203855#), or flash the CSC manually.

By the way, in my opinion it's best to stay on the unbranded XAA/XAA/XAA, since there's no bloatware crap, and it always catches up with the VZW firmware version within a month or so. Course, it's your choice.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rajeshca911:
hi, Dev

im currently owned SM-G950W ( snapdragon ) canadian version, will this procedure work on my phone ??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] leesammons:
how do i oem unlock s8 sm-g950w
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JR5968:
As I know this works for all Snapdragon S8, confirm it with someone before you try.

Carrier unlock is something different
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kidoelement:
okay sorry for the dumb question and any help would be greatly appreciated but i have a question. so just bought a new unlocked verizon galaxy s9+ but trying to use it on tmobile. everything works but would want to flash a tmobile firmware . how would i go about doing this? same steps as the s8? thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] waleed794:
I have an unlocked G955u but I'm currently on CRB9 (sprint). Originally the carrier was Xfinity mobile. So can I use this guide to change my carrier to none and get rid of the bloat or its only for nougat?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] august_:
Hi, I have the unlocked us version U1, which I bought while living over there and then moved to the UK, and after updating to Oreo my phone is on GCF instead of XAA, which is the one I had befor. I tried flashing the firmware with odin, but it always sets to GCF again. What is this other method you talk about? Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mick.B:
Hi,

I have a S8 Plus G995U, Sim unlocked from AT&T. I am no longer in the US thus I cannot receive OTA udates.

I am still on build number: G995USQU1AQD9. Is it possible for me to flash unlocked firmware? So I can start getting OTA updates internationally and to get rid of AT&T Bloatware?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rafaelox24:
how i can go back to stock tmo? (G955U) I tried reflashig stock TMO, but now i have a fusion of both Firnwares or something like that and i can't install oreo. PD: I don;t know if is a software problem but whit some note mi loud speaker sounds crackling.... any one has this issue too? help me please!