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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hotcomin:
I want to use Wi-fi Calling! My carrier has the service and is active on my line, I used it on the S8.

The Note8 sold by the operator have the active function, my Note8 is not appearing!

The ROM ZTA that I downloaded at samobile installs the ROM of Claro Panama, which is different from Claro Brasil. The Brazilian ROM has Samsung Pay, identification of SPAM calls and video calls, but the ZTA have this and Wifi Calling! In S8 I had and I used and was ZTO, but in Note 8 does not want to appear...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dpoverlord:
hey guys found out that the headphone jack on my phone was defective.

Should I download the following and flash the phone I am sending back to this? Or does it not matter in your opinion. I just don't want have a problem if they check it. Thanks!

Verizon:

N950USQU1AQH7 - Uploading soon, use Mirror

N950USQU1AQI5 - Uploading soon, use Mirror

Mirror:

Updato - N950USQU1AQH7/AQI5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] livystewy01:
Can I flash this on a N950F?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
To get rid of lingering carrier specifics, follow my switching carrier guide and change csc code back to XAA with SIM removed...it was stated in the thread a few pages back....then flash the XAA firmware when you put your SIM in you can then update or update without the SIM for the generic update and then put in SIM...do not take the QJA update if you plan on rooting though or downgrading later....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
It should not matter...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Exynos is not compatible with snapdragon devices at all...in order to get VoLTE to work on unlocked firmware you have to manually edit the settings...if you are not comfortable with that, flashing the T-Mobile firmware is best...or the T-Mobile CSC and USERDATA files after setup of the XAA system...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
According to the S8+ thread...Noone has flashed here yet. Should be the same. Make sure it is in the UMS box. Report back with results
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DanMc85:
This is missing on my Note 8... my Galaxy S8 Active (AT&T) has it, but my Note 8 does not.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
What version Note 8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DanMc85:
See attached photos...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Do you think the att sim provisions removed it? If so, could the shortcuts app reenable the setting? Like the tmobile video calling
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DanMc85:
I do have another AT&T sim that is active, I also have an unactive T-Mobile SIM. I could try swapping sims and see if it resets things.

Does AT&T VoIP/HD Voice work on the unlocked also like wi-fi calling or does that need the CSC customization ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Honestly I don't know...I have Sprint. I know that tmobile users were able to enable their video calling with shortcut master. I tried it but it is not available through Sprint. If you want carrier features download the userdata file for your carrier and flash in the UMS slot in odin...As soon as Calling plus is released for Sprint Note 8 I am doing the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DanMc85:
Has a Note 8 Userdata file for AT&T even been released yet, I don't recall seeing one?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
If the original carrier firmware does not contain userdata file you have to wait for the next release... extract the firmware using winrar or 7zip to see...I do not have any of the carrier firmwares
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bambam126:
I got hd calling and everything working on unlocked just used a app to enable it and provision it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
What app? What Network?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Demonface.24:
Can I use this if my device is on baseband ending in 1AQH7?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Oops...that's Sprint...yes take a look at the flashing to unlocked from carrier using Prince Comsy's Odin in the link at the bottom of OP...it is for S8+ but works for us too
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Demonface.24:
No my device is AT&T
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Still, flashing from carrier to unlocked, use Prince Comsy's Odin to flash unlocked firmware...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Make sure there is recovery firmware before you do though...just to be on the safe side...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bambam126:
I'm on Verizon app is called shortcut master tap menu and setting nd inside setims
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Demonface.24:
Sorry but this is only the second time that I've done this. First was s8+ . Where would I find the recovery firmware ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Someone posted that they downloaded the Sprint Firmware with this app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=samsungupdate.com..

I used sammobile with a premium account...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Cool thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dwest3784:
? if I flashed my Note 8 that was originally from Xfinity Mobile to the TMO version, how would I be able to get the security updates? I t always say that its up to date. Do I find the fw and flash with ODIN?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
If you want the updated Firmware for T-Mobile or Xfinity, they are both posted in my main carrier switching thread...

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884

Go to OP. Flash with Odin
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] black96ss:
I still can't believe the carrier updates are faster then unlocked from Samsung....its also been a week since the QJA update has been out for some carriers. hurry up Sammy with the update for XAA!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Verizon hasn't went either
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Update added to OP
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dardares:
Hi,

I've an unlocked Note 8, buyed from Samsung directly, Canadian edition SM-N950W. I'm inspired to this thread to get the Volte and VoWifi function enabled in my phone.

Prevously, in the settings, i can't see the Volte and Vowifi. After many flash, test, factory reset, etc, i've getting the function in the menu. To resume, i've flash another carrier firmware that support Volte and Vowifi in my model, and change the CSC, whit a dial code that i don't remember. Now, i've the settings for it.

My carrier don't support Volte and Vowifi on my model, but on iPhone, and S7/S7 edge.

My issues to get it to work, now, i think, is the 3 missing APN, ims, Xcap and EPDG. I've contacted my carrier, that get it enabled in my account (i've an S7 edge in the carrier database), and get Volte sim card, and in the same occasion, i've obtained the APN configuration for Volte working. The issues, when i try to add it, in the Apn type field, i don't have the option for ims and xcap. Any way to have the choice for it and enable it? Only have Internet, MMS, and Internet+MMS choice.

Thank!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
You can try shortcut master lite....there are several posts about apn edit and ims..just have to browse and search for what you need
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dardares:
Yes i've already used shortcut master, i can go to IMS setting, toggle all option on, then i will have it in the menu, but nothing i'm doing give me the apn settings i want... In the IMS setting i've found nothing about apn, i've for example VTR Volte section, and e911 (for my carrier), but nothing else, and on it, just have setting like proxy port, etc...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-enable-hotspot-t3675986/page5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dardares:
Yes, i've already reasd this thread. I don't have the com.test.ltefunctionnality in the app list...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Can you add the apn and then select it as the main one?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dardares:
Dont have ims on the APN type Field.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The best thing you can do is flash your carrier, ie...Rogers or Telus, firmware or just the CSC and USERDATA files to get what you want...manually changing the settings without being rooted is difficult on some devices and carriers...what is your carrier?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dardares:
Videotron but it doesn't officialy support volte on note 8, so the vtr rom Will not work. The userdata i have on my file is .IMG.ext4 extension so it's not flashable through Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Download from here

Here is your link: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=E9E6F12CDAEB11E7A5F9FA163EE8F90B

Do not change the files just unzip and flash...

Then try the shortcut master lite app to enable

enhancedLTE - enable

com.test.LTEfunctionality.LTEFunctionalityTest - launch

VoLTE Test UI - select

Set N/W PS voice support - turn on

Set N/W PS E911 support - turn on

com.samsung.advp.imssettings.ImsSettingsLauncherActivity - launch

IMS Service Switch - select

Enable all settings that apply......

IMS Information - select to see if imei is provisioned for that service...for example...mine shows true for VoIP and false for Video over IP...(Sprint does not support)...if your carrier does not have it, you may not get it...

You can try other settings but those are what works for us...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dardares:
The com.test.LTEfunctionality.LTEFunctionalityTest is not availaible in the shortcut master.

In ims information, all is false. But in my account, all is provisionned, i can see it in my customer profile on the website.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
That's why I said flash the firmware first
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dardares:
And you think i will have it in the VTR firmware? According it's doesn't officialy support VOLTE on Note 8? Now i've the telus firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
If you want...some have flashed the us...unlocked firmware and changed the settings manually...but usually by going with the carrier Firmware you have the best functionality...so try the firmware...if no go...then try unlocked firmware XAC...if not then try the US unlocked XAA firmware...it's a lot of flashing but the end justifies the means...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dardares:
Ok so just to make sure, here what i need to:

-download carrier firmware

-Flash the ap,bl, pda and csc(csc not home csc) whit odin

-Enable ims settings whit the shortcut master

-Check if Ltefunctionnality is accessible

-Try to add the required apn

For the userdata, on the firmware, i don't have it, so i don't flash it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yes...and USERDATA in UMS slot
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dardares:
Where i can find the userdata? I dont have it in the file downloader
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dardares:
Ive just try videotron rom whit a friend note 8 branded and not have the com.ltesetting too, no any csc found too. This rom is multi csc...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I am downloading VTR BQK1 to check out the files...VTR is shared with Telus right?...multi-CSC is somewhat generic...some main carriers release different or updated apps and settings that are special for their network...that's why I mentioned flashing your carrier first...the unlocked firmware is not blocked from carrier so we can edit settings but the carrier, if not a main carrier, may not have aggregate system for device to communicate on that channel or frequency...thats why some of our users have to flash their carrier or root to edit settings...(mostly ATT and VZW users)

So, if the VTR firmware did not work, try the XAC...if not that then try the XAA...if any else...root the VTR...(better to be on stock if going to root)...then edit apn or other functions...other than that, I am all out of info...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Did you call your carrier and ask to have your imei whitelisted for carrier functions...not just your account...the information setting should have been true...for some...in the ims...your account online may show enabled but if the imei is not allowed by system provisioning it will not have enhanced functions enabled...all false

Usually have to call tech support or a imei whitelist and reprovisioning technician...or specialist...Sprint did mine but ATT had to use an S8 active IMEI that was not being used for another user...to get full functions on our unlocked SM-N950U1 without having to flash full carrier Firmware...just remembered this so I figured I'd share...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zZzonezZz:
HI guys

I bought note8 SM-N950U1 from China and it's working good there , when I back to Egypt doesn't work with 2g and 3g network just have poor network there , I have been search for any one can help me in this problem , i tried before this firmwear and still have poor network .

It's have baseband version number : N950U1UES2BQL2

when I check download mood found this information

CARRIER : VZW

RPMB fuse blown

RPMB PROVISIONED

CURRENT BINARY : Samsung Official

SYSTEM STATUS : Official

FRP LOCK : ON

WARRANTY VOID : 0x0

QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT : ENABLE

RB SWREV : B2(1,1,1,1,1)

SECURE DOWNLOAD : ENABLE

ENG MODE : DEV DEVICE

DID : 205E4CC1E4CB

Thank you all :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jester646:
I'm have N9500 (TGY) and I want to use N950U1, Both are snapdragon.

When I use ODIN I get an error :

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/004> FAIL!

Anyone can help?

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
Either:

Use the N9500 firmware or buy a N950U1 device. Your device and firmware have to match, N9500 is Chinese N950U or N950U1 is USA.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Link to Free SIM Unlock Service by: instrumentaly added to OP...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ptheguy:
Two questions: (1) Can you flash N950U1 firmware on N950UZKAXAA model? (2) I made some stupid mistakes and now my Note 8 is on bootloader v3. Is there any way possible for me to revert back to the original stock firmware, which I suppose has bootloader v1?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jerrycoffman45:
no you cant downgrade
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ptheguy:
Ok, is there a 7.1.1 non-carrier firmware by Samsung with BLv3? I'm chatting with them and they said I can send it in for a repair and they'll install N950USQU1AQI5, which is BLv1. So there must be a way, maybe?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jerrycoffman45:
there is a unlocked blv3 its just not posted yet https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939816760
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ptheguy:
Thank you so much.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but, I see the baseband version is N950U1... My phone is N950UZKAXAA model, not U1. Is that an issue? Will this take me back to stock Samsung firmware where I would get regular security patch updates and OTA updates from Samsung like a factory Note 8 would? Also I see that the link you gave says USC at the end of it. Is that for US Cellular phones? I do not want to install a firmware that has ANYTHING to do with a carrier. I want the one that ships with XAA phones straight from Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jerrycoffman45:
That firmware is for the USA non carrier phone you will get updates straight from Samsung you need to use comsy Odin to flash it you will lose any carrier specific features like wifi calling

---------- Post added at 04:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:59 PM ----------

or you could do this to get the latest software for your phone

Just use SamFirm https://xdaforums.com/gal...mware-t2988647

Says it's deprecated but it still works.

Download v0.3.6, model is SM-N950U, region is XAA/CCT/USC/whatever, select "auto" then "check update." On the right side click "download."
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ptheguy:
For the SamFirm one, the link doesn't work. Also, I have it installed on my computer, but it does not find anything for Model N950U region XAA. Are CCT and USC the same as XAA? I read that CCT and USC are respectively for Xfinity Mobile and US Cellular, whereas XAA is completely factory unlocked no carrier. There exists XAA firmware for the N950U1. Is it ok to flash N950U1?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jerrycoffman45:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The XAA model is the unlocked u1 model...if you download phone info app it will show you this...

You can use regular Odin for any of the Unlocked Firmwares on your device as long as you have not flashed carrier Firmware. Else you need Prince Comsy's Odin...

I will be uploading latest version of XAA soon...it will be Stock XAA just the newest version...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
BRA5 added to OP...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ptheguy:
Thanks. My Note 8 is running it. Do you happen to know if there are any reported battery issues with this build? I factory reset the phone and I'm losing battery like crazy in idle mode (~20-30% in 8 hours of stand-by mode). Also, do you happen to know if there's an Oreo update for this firmware? I can't find any on Google.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Oreo has not yet officially been released, but you can flash the oreo updates that are being leaked from ATT servers, multi-csc so any carrier can flash...just follow their directions...

Other device threads are posting that the AR Firmwares are enhancing battery issues not making them worse. I do not know how the update is working on the Note 8..You could try a factory reset to see if it fixes your issue...If you do, you can use Helium to backup some apps and data...I also use adb backup to get even more, including the internal storage...Helium does a better job of preserving some game data than adb backup though...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ptheguy:
Hm ok thank you. Yeah I had terrible battery experience on 7.1.1 before I updated the firmware. I now have even worse battery life! I was wondering if this new firmware doesn't go well with 7.1.1 since its meant for 8.0. I guess I'll wait until Samsung pushes it out.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Could be I suppose, this Firmware was pushed out partially to prepare for Oreo with the V3 Binary, also the security patch for January. There could be an app that is not compatible as well...Hope you find improvement with Oreo...Did factory reset not improve anything?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Reaper0113:
Need help

I keep getting a fail message even though I follow everything word for word.

I am on the unlocked version and I tried rooting but it didn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Have you tried Prince Comsy's Odin? What error and what have you tried?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ptheguy:
No, not at all. Actually, I think I figured the unfortunate problem---though have no idea how, if possible at all, to fix it. Wifi uses 1000mha!!! So I turned off Wifi and mobile networks and the phone's been at 29% for the past 3 hours! But of course, I can't just disable all the smart features of a smartphone. Maybe it has to do with the firmware incompatibility with 7.1.1?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
You could try carrier firmware if you have time...maybe the unlocked firmware has bugs like you say...I'll search for issues like yours...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ptheguy:
Oh please, thank you. I appreciate that. I'm sending my phone to Samsung for "repair", even though I doubt they do things other than what I've tried. Hoping for a replacement unit since I still have warranty!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
There were a few posts for the exynos version but they resolved it by disabling apps...with bk package disabler...nothing like your issue...yet...most other minor drains were all app related as well...nothing else new though...

You may try flashing the firmware again without loading any apps just to see how it responds with fresh vanilla firmware loaded...this will let you know if your having hardware issues before sending it in...once they attempt a repair, the water protection is gone or minimized...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ptheguy:
So flash N950U1.... again? Also what is the "fresh vanilla firmware"? And what do you mean by "flashing the firmware without loading any apps"?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Vanilla is just plain stock firmware, without loading apps is skipping the sign in and going straight through setup to test battery...if all is well factory reset and sign in to load all apps...yes the sm-n950u1 xaa firmware...I hope that works...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Reaper0113:
Yeah I used Prince Comsy's Odin to flash the firmware and the error i keep getting is "SW REV CHECK FAIL : [abl]Fused 3 > Binary 2

I have tried stocking every firmware that you have linked but none of them worked and i keep getting the same message.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
You may need to boot to recovery (volume +, Bixby, Power) perform factory reset, back out to main recovery window, select boot to bootloader, then flash in regular Odin...if it does not work...reboot into bootloader and flash factory binary version that matches your version...then flash your firmware in regular Odin...make sure you are using proper versions...if you ever updated to V3 bootloader (BRA5) you must use those, likewise (BQJX - BQLX) for V2 Bootloader....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Reaper0113:
I tried but I can only go into download mode if I try going into the recovery window it says "installing system update" then it restarts.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ptheguy:
Is the link you posted in the original post the vanilla firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
By vanilla I mean just the firmware...no apps or settings...just skip all...just plain xaa firmware...forget the word vanilla...lol...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Try flashing the binary in regular Odin in download mode
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Reaper0113:
I managed to fix it, thanks for the help :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ptheguy:
OOOOOOOOHHHH HAHA "forget the vanilla" :D:D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yeah..lol...vanilla is more appropriately used for straight Google Firmware (or AOSP) in tech talk...but just means plain in general...it's funny none the less...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gordonbanks:
Same Issue

Hi i just got this phone sm-n950u1 and i have the same issue i had.... did u ever find a solution to this ?