yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I broke up the files and MEGA is free, I have a free account. You just have to wait for them to upload. If anyone else is willing to mirror I will link the mirror. Just tested the link from free account and downloaded at 5Mbs on average with a 10Mbs line that is uploading several files...you should be good if you sign up for a free account. I got a MEGA account because several root users were uploading their files via MEGA and I had it ever since so I am trying to make the best of 50 GB for free...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
It just came to mind that you may have a corrupted download causing the failure...Have you tried redownloading and flashing again? I silly for asking because thats probably the first thing you might have done but it never hurts to ask you know.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Sprint installs AAA, what the heck is that crap?, lol...that is gone for sure. I have decided to test the Sprint firmware for a week before flashing back. Really don't like losing download booster but i'll manage...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Demonface.24:
I just flashed this firmware to my device a little while ago and so far it works well.no complaints thus far .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Good to hear it:)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lv5vegetto:
Has anybody gotten a fail device mismatch error message when flashing? Using princes odin
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Explain the methods resulting in the error please...step by step and I will try to help. Start with your Note version, carrier, and Firmware trying to Flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lv5vegetto:
aqh7 / tmobile / trying to flash firmware from sammobile website since mega is giving such a headache. wont let me download anything more than 4gb because of their transfer quota

download mode - put files into their respective slots - hit start - fail model dismatch fail - on screen progress bar moves a little then stops
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RiffyDivine:
If you are okay with it and I assume this doesn't break any laws I can just put it up on my gdrive if you want more sources?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
If you do I'll link it just pm me the link...I am in the process of switching hosts as well
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Demonface.24:
Did you install the Samsung drivers ? I had the same problem when working with the s8+ . When I installed the drivers everything went smoothly right after .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Can you pm me a link to the firmware you are flashing? I am uploading to adroidfilehosting now. Can you connect to your device via adb successfully?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] airforceixi:
I tried both the version I found here and the version I downloaded using Smart Switch, same results...

...until just now.

I don't know what did it. I did a handful of things differently but I can't pinpoint which one was the definitive solution. It took. It finally took. I have the T-Mobile QH7 firmware loaded and my CSC is TMB (well, it's TMB/TMB/XAA, but all I care about is that I'm using TMB now). All T-Mobile features are enabled, including multi-line (which I need). Unfortunately the T-Mobile boot up logo/sound is present along with the different LTE/Antenna icons, but I can live with those.

Things I did differently:

I started using the unlocked firmware to see if I could get away without multi-line. So I had my SIM card in, set up the phone, and started using it.

The phone at one point said it had to reboot to provision the phone because of the SIM. It never did this before, and it seemingly did it randomly, I was about 30 minutes into using the phone already. After reboot nothing seemed different.

Fed up with using the T-Mobile DIGITS app vs built in multi-line I decided to give it one more shot. Reboot into download mode.

When I edited Odin3.ini before, I enabled UMS/PATCH and USERDATA. This time I disabled USERDATA, left UMS/PATCH on. Then I opened Odin and uploaded the 5 files.

After upload I rebooted into recovery to see if I could see anything that pops out at me in the logs. Nothing did because I only understood about 50% of it (I know Linux and stock Android but I don't know too much about Samsung specifics), so I rebooted into the system.

GN8 Logo, Samsung Logo...then suddenly T-Mobile logo. It worked.

If I had to guess, it was the provisioning that did it. I suppose I never let it provision properly to apply the TMB CSC. Adding/omitting the USERDATA setting in Odin didn't seem to affect anything visually but who knows, that may have been it, too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Glad to hear it...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Link to firmware updated to Dropbox so that there is no problem downloading. I will fix the MEGA link and mirror it later. I hope that helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] black96ss:
I have stock t mobile device, just worried about flashing to the unlocked firmware and not being able to revert back to stock t mobile if ever had to. anyone have success flashing to unlocked and back to t mobile?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Demonface.24:
As long as you have the firmware for T-Mobile you should be fine. I've done it multiple times on my S8+.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 97prelude:
Hoping someone can help here. Bought unlocked Note 8. Am on ATT network. I can't get the VoLTE and wifi calling working. Is there a way I can install the ATT settings from their firmware to get this working for me? I am running into an issue where I have LTE+ when browsing the web, but drop down to HSPA+ when making/receiving a call, causing slow browsing while on the phone. HELP! I don't want to install the whole ATT firmware, just the portion that will allow for me to have the Enhanced LTE Services, Wifi calling, HD Calling, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
No firmware yet...I don't think...but if you use shortcut master lite and look for IMS settings you can try there
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 97prelude:
Excuse me if I'm being dense here, but isn't this it?

http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=968A8EA2925D11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Unlocked, the att firmware that contains the proprietary software is illusive.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 97prelude:
Ok I understand. So once we get the ATT firmware, we can essentially extract the network settings and only upload that portion back into the phone, yes? If so, what's the process?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Once we locate the aqh7 firmware, you can flash the USERDATA file or the full firmware...if you wish....USERDATA should be enough in the UMS slot of the Odin after editing config file. Worked for me...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
I tried the shortcut master no luck. If anyone else has any luck I could use guidance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
It looks like the update is rolling out already, according to one earlier post, if we can get an att (not unlocked) user to extract the download before updating...you might have your flash...if not, you might have to wait till it is released on updato, sammobile, or samsung...I'll keep watching
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
Thank you for your help!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
No prob...sorry we couldn't get you going yet....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] unknownbeing:
Does anybody know why this thread was moved from the developer section? I thought somebody deleted the thread:eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] purchasedPhone:
I was just about to ask the same thing, I think I actually noticed it last night? strange... quick, grab all your files!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mafatbhai:
Has anyone tried the following

- Order a Carrier phone.. Say AT&T.. or Sprint..

- When phone arrives, insert the Verizon Simcard. Verizon does not lock the phones. Register everything thru verizon..

- Then take the Verizon Simcard out and plug in your original AT&T simcard..

Does this work.. ?

IF it does work , then does AT&T simlock the phone down or it will not lock it down and will work with other carriers.

Please let me know. I am thinking of ordering AT&T version as unlocked version has a delivery date of 15th October.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Mods stated that it is a guide and not development. I asked the difference between this and the other recovery posts and they said it's in the right spot now...The rules say that only custom recovery can be in the development section so technically they are all in the wrong location...lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I believe that the carrier phones are locked before sim activation, except verizon...the at is why they have to use the imei to unlock it...it is tied to the phone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mafatbhai:
Thanks for your reply.

Do you suggest I buy unlocked version or buy the AT&T locked version and work with AT&T to get it unlocked. I have an iphone with AT&T under device payment for another year. I plan is to sell the iPhone and keep on paying AT&T and use a fully paid version of Note 8.

I know for sure that will not unlock the iPhone till it is fully paid off.

Do you see any issue with AT&T not unlocking the Note 8 phone. ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
It depends...if you are on contract they will not unlock. If you plan to sell later, unlocked may be better. If you like att extras, we do not have the att firmware to flash the unlocked version to...soon, but not yet. All in all, they are the same device if you can unlock and flash
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
If you get any files I will be a test dummy for you ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Working links again...still debating paying for android file hosting
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Demonface.24:
Damn , if I knew that this was needed I could have saved it before I loaded the new firmware . I had the device unlocked by a third party.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I don't think if this update had the required file...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] T33H00:
I have problem here, please help!

After I hit the "Start", it is failed after "SetupConnection"

I have done this before with my S8+ Verizon, btw. Also, my device is Note 8 Verizon if it helps.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Someone flashed the cct firmware and said it is the att firmware.

Here is your link:

AQH7 http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=953F4350925D11E7963AFA163EE8F90B

AQI5 update http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=529C56789B4511E7963AFA163EE8F90B
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
Ok so next question it's been years since I have used oden is there a guide you can point me to?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
OP explains it...first post
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
Everything I see is for flashing the full firmware. I don't need to do that right? What part of these 2 files you linked do I need? Do I need both or just one of these?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The links are the original firmware aqh7 and the update aqi5 download the One you want and extract to a folder and flash in odin...if you are on unlocked you can flash the just the USERDATA file in the UMS slot after editing the Odin config file as stated in last of op
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jredecop:
I'm with verizon now but looks like I will need to switch to att soon because of coverage. So if I flash my verizon phone to unlocked (first post) and then install the USERDATA file I'll have HD calling and wifi calling? How about updates, will I still get OTA updates?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
You will get ota from Samsung. Yes on carrier specifics after USERDATA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jredecop:
Perfect! Thanks! I guess when/if I need to flash back to a full blown Verizon phone, the steps are all the same but with the verizon software? http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=6CD1C6D99B4511E7963AFA163EE8F90B

Sorry for dumb questions.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jredecop:
Also, I'm assuming go back into download mode to flash USERDATA?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yes...make sure you setup before flashing USERDATA file to ensure your phone provisions from your sim to set csc...it will erase so don't worry about apps
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
OK so I downloaded the latest file and flashed just userdata. I did get the Att logo at start up and some apps but all xfinity apps. Just flashing the user data file gave me issues. With advanced calling turned on I couldn't call out and WiFi calling wouldn't enable. Also my fingerprint unlock will register on set up but will not work to unlock phone. putting my finger on it after screen is off does nothing.

So I went back and flashed all the files. This time I get some setup screens for att and much more att files. With advance calling enabled this time I can call out but wifi calling still fails to set up and fingerprint does something will not unlock phone. As a matter a fact phone will unlock with out pin also. I have it set up for pin and fingerprint but will unlock with out them

I am not sure what else to try with these files. Should I try the older file or is that a no no?

---------- Post added at 08:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:39 AM ----------

also if I have to go back to my unlocked software can I flash from the OP since I had an update yesterday?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Some users had luck with the USERDATA file, others had to flash complete....if the update doesn't work aqh7 is the best...WiFi calling is att issue...several are having issues...it is their whitelist addressing issues...have to call them. Make sure when you flash you flash all 5 files... no need to go back to unlocked unless you ever want to
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
so far no luck with wifi its there I just get an error when I try to set it up. everything else seams to work. I was on phone with advance tech support and even went to store and got new sim.

I am going to try the other files and see if I have luck
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Look through these threads as well:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/help/looking-att-firmware-sm-n950uzkaatt-t3674038

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/help/unlock-note-8-support-lte-att-t3674092

I didn't even think about it earlier, instead of reflashing the firmware again, a factory reset may trigger the proper provisioning...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] orionpk:
This firmware has the "oem unlock" at the developer options menu?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
I will try that. Also I cant seem to go back the unlocked software you posted in op it gives me an error probably because the image I used is newer than the file you uploaded. Will you just update these same links when you get the updated firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I'll add the major firmware updates...this one was minor...better to flash the original and then update...going from carrier to unlocked...use Prince Comsy's odin...from unlocked to carrier regular odin
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
thank you again. I am going to mess around with att for a while. The rest didn't work.

if I go back to unlocked I am assuming the the Home-csc file goes in USM in Oden?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
The file from Dropbox only has 5 files in it where does the home-csc go?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
To flash unlocked do not use UMS or home_csc
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I am getting ready to test the XAS firmware to see if I lose Sprint branding but keep apps and functions...I'll post back when done...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
OK so wifi calling works on my dads note 8 only difference he did not take the last update from Samsung before I flashed it. I only did the user data from AQH7

---------- Post added at 09:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:30 PM ----------

what does SHA256 is invalid mean in odin? That's the error I get when I go back from att to unlocked
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Glad to hear for your Dad's phone..

Try this firmware...it is unlocked but with att csc included...flash with regular Odin first...I know it is another long download but it may work to get you back...only flash BL, ap, cp, and csc,...if error, flash with Prince Comsy's..

Here is your link: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=968A8EA2925D11E7963AFA163EE8F90B

Hope it helps...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
OK will do

I will keep you posted
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Cool...I'm still downloading my next test...XAS...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
here is one problem I discovered by only flashing the userdata file. with enhanced calling turned on I can not make or receive calls. This also has to be on for wifi calling to work. So even though my dads phone registered wifi calling hos phone doesn't work to call out. I hope flashing all files still gives him wifi calling
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Other att users had the same issue...after they flashed full firmware issue was resolved...they are still figuring it out...they have to be new Sims for the Note 8 as well...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Okay, so flash from SPR to XAS using regular Odin was successful, no noticeable difference. Flash back to stock XAA required booting to recovery, factory reset, choosing boot to bootloader (download mode), flashing XAA Stock Unlocked in Prince Comsy's Odin with the config file set to 1 but the UMS slot empty of course (needs permission to write). Stock Unlocked XAA...success...download booster and wifi calling working with baseband showing aqh9, haven't updated yet as I just flashed but the update is already showing. I will update OP with flashing back to stock after flashing carrier sometime this week. Still working on carrier switching guide...from info being tested by others
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Demonface.24:
Im not sure if this was answered but the AT&T version was locked down. I have one. I had to pay a 3rd Party to unlock it and it was only 11.99 USD.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jredecop:
So seems flashing unlocked and then att USERDATA isn't working too well. If I flash my Verizon to unlocked, what do I lose with an att sim? WiFi calling (don't really care) and HD voice (rather not lose this)?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Ok for Verizon...Shortcut Master in the playstore..find the IMS settings and follow this info:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-to-enabling-video-calling-t3670523

Also look through the thread as one person stated that they had to enable a provisioning setting in the same area...if you have issues...he has Verizon and was successful....no USERDATA, I believe...

I'm sorry, you lose Wi-Fi Calling, VoLTE (phone rep states you can call to provision it), but gain download booster and WiFi tethering....Posted that a user gained VoLTE with the shortcut app though....I can't verify though
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] na_tra:
BlueFox: I extracted the TMO stock firmware and got the following files:

AP_N950USQU1AQI5_CL12173876_QB14907525_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.md5

BL_N950USQU1AQI5_CL12173876_QB14907525_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

CP_N950USQU1AQI5_CP7446569_CL12173876_QB14907525_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

CSC_OYN_N950UOYN1AQI5_CL12173876_QB14907525_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

HOME_CSC_OYN_N950UOYN1AQI5_CL12173876_QB14907525_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

USERDATA_TMB_N950USQU1AQI5_CL12173876_QB14907525_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

Right now, I am using Sprint on my unlocked Note8. However, I will change to TMobile soon. I will have to do the following steps to make it happens:

Insert the Tmobile sim into the phone and let it run its course to switch to Tmobile network.

Change UMS/PATCH=0 to UMS/PATCH=1 in the Odin.ini file.

Run either Odin or Prince's odin.

Boot the phone into the download mode and connect it to the computer.

Check the UMS box and select the USERDATA file.

START the process.

Am I correct?

TIA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jredecop:
And this is just flashed to unlocked correct? No USERDATA?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yes, that should do it. Should need only use regular Odin though...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yes...if you do flash the USERDATA file, all should be well...but try the shortcut app first because the USERDATA file removes the download booster..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] na_tra:
Thanks again for your attention.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
For verizon:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sass86:
So I'm on AT&T have an unlocked note 8. I flashed the user data file in ums and was able to get WiFi calling. Issue is now cell calling doesn't work. Data is operational. Any work throughs that you guys are aware of?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Shortcut Master lite in playstore, select menu and all apps, go to ims settings, launch the imslauncheractivity, select ims service switch, enable all. Back out once and see if you can select self provisioning...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sass86:
Everything says it's enabled, but the screenshot shows values are false
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I don't know anything beyond that yet...att has to provision your imei...you may try logging in online and see if you can add services like verizon....beyond that flashing full AT&T firmware is the only other way....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sass86:
Will I be able to go to other firmware after?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yes..I flashed from XAA to SPR to XAS back to XAA...With no problem. Unlocked to carrier - regular Odin, carrier to unlocked - Prince Comsy's Odin. Enable UMS/patch on both but leave UMS slot empty when flashing XAA (stock) firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisusa96:
I just tried this one and I do not get any ATT features. not sure what I want to try next
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
That is the unlocked version...but you can try the shortcut app on that...ims settings