yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] antisouless:
Is it supposed to take forever when it hits "system.img.ext4"?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Verizon Update added to OP...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fogame:
You're doing the lords work here. Keep it up!

Any update on the unlocked sprint? Waiting to get that so I can flash it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
It's already there...well XAA is linked, for unlocked carrier versions there is a link in the op to updato or sammobile for each...BQK1...carrier versions are all the same save for minor carrier changes and apps included for carrier functions so there is little need to upload each version...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] antisouless:
Hey there. I seemed to have got myself into a blue-screen that says, "An Error has occurred while updating the device software...."

Smart Switch doesn't detect my device, and when I try to flash back the stock T Mobile that it was one it gets stuck flashing at system.img.ext4 for what seems to be forever. Should I just wait? Or is there something else I should do?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I have mot used smart switch before....I only flash with Odin...I dont go with updates either because I like a clean system...I find if you are having issues, it is best to boot to recovery and perform factory reset then start your process with chosen software...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] antisouless:
How do you get to the recovery if you are stuck with the blue-screen soft-brick?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Long press volume down and power, I believe...takes a while to power down...then volume down and power and bixby...but...I could be wrong...let me look some real quick and see...but try it out
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Ok..you can go straight to download mode from here...volume down, Bixby, power...and flash Firmware with Odin
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] antisouless:
I can get to download mode. But when go into it, it takes me back to the "An Error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software."

I've tried odin flashing it back to stock but it seems to just get stuck. I've tried different odins and different cables. Should a flash last that long? It seems to get stuck flashing AP. I'm not sure if I am supposed to let it just continue. But i've let it go for awhile and it wouldn't go further.

I can''t seem to get to recovery mode at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
When you get to download mode...hold down volume down and power until it powers off...could take a while.................................then hold volume down, Bixby, power button to get to recovery to perform factory reset then back out to main recovery menu and select boot to bootloader then flash using Odin...if all else fails...follow the switching carrier guide...it uses the factory binary...just use your CSC code in step 25...the factory binary will clean things up
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maxshop:
So I have a TMobile Note 8 and had flashed the Verizon N950USQU1AQI5 firmware per the instructions a few days ago. Will I get the new N950USQU2BQK2 firmware as an OTA update from Verizon (I still have not received it) or do I need to manually flash it from here using Odin?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
On the Unlocked version...the ota's start coming from Verizon but I am not sure about other carrier branded software...if it does it's IEMI will be lower priority so it may be a few days...or you may see it tomorrow....try a manual check periodically and see...if a week goes by...you probably have to sideload the update, if someone shares, or flash the firmware...if someone shares, you can place it on the internal storage and reboot to recovery and select install update...that prevents wipe....my unlocked still hasn't received an update
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fogame:
So just to confirm I can flash XAA on my Sprint phone if I've got the updated bootloader?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] calvinb1:
Hi folks... I have a question. I did some searching but didn't find an answer. I currently have the US unlocked phone direct from Samsung. I received notification of a software update to N950U1UEU2BQK1. It does say I will not be able to downgrade after the update. Does that mean I will not be able to flash the Verizon firmware if I take the update and will I be able to switch back to the N950U1UEU2BQK1 firmware if I flash the Verizon firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] black96ss:
you can flash back to Verizon firmware but it would have to be the CURRENT Verizon firmware which is on the latest bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] calvinb1:
Ok, great thanks. And flashing Verizon firmware should not prevent me from returning to stock Samsung firmware right?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] black96ss:
I honestly haven't tried with Verizon but you should be able to lateral flash between any carriers long as they are on the newest/same boot loaders. If it were me I would update to the latest unlocked XAA. flash the latest XAA BL, the VZW AP, VZW, CP, VZW CSC and USERDATA. I have had success flashing other carrier firmwares on my phones original BL to test it out until I find confirmation that I can flash other BL's. the BL is what prevents or could prevent flashing certain firmwares basically locking the phone to certain firmware options.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] antisouless:
So I tried all of that. Then went and tried to reflash to stock T Mobile firmware and it still gets stuck. I'm using odin3 v3.12.7. THe only options I can do when it's stuck is to wait and wait. Or stop it in the middle of it and try the process all over again. But I simply cannot get it to flash the firmware past "system.img.ext4".

I'm going to take it to the Samsung people at Best Buy. Which is what the Samsung support people told me to do.

It seems that I am able to flash EVERYTHING except AP. I can flash BL, CP, CSC and User data/ UMS. But not AP. It always gets stuck. Just will not flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yeah...maybe corrupt partition
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] antisouless:
It seems that I am able to flash EVERYTHING except AP. I can flash BL, CP, CSC and User data/ UMS. But not AP. It always gets stuck. Just will not flash.

How can I fix a corrupt partition?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Try this...follow the switching carrier guide and flash a different carrier Firmware, without SIM in, changing CSC to another carrier in step 25...just to see if you get the same issue...if you do...start over and change back to your carrier...

This does not repair anything...just diagnostic...sometimes the factory binary cleans stuff up...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fogame:
[MENTION=5649240]BlueFox721[/MENTION]

When flashing Sprint csc, do I need to extract them from the Sprint firmware or just flash XAA?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
What do you want to achieve?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] renegaderon:
Are any of these Firmware's for cspire ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Sprint? Verizon? Depends on location?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] renegaderon:
Do I use the Verizon CSC or the Cspire CSC ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Cspire...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Typically from Sprint but Sprint SIM does that too...Sprint on unlocked does not need to flash anything as long as IEMI has been added to whitelist and reprovisioned...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fogame:
I'd like to have the features Sprint removed. From what I'm told the unlocked has that.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yep...i just run straight XAA firmware with Sprint functions enabled through shortcut master lite...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fogame:
K good to know.

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] antisouless:
Ho ho holy ****. Taking out the sim card and micro-SD card fixed it. Was able to flash a T-Mobile phone with the QJA update over to an Xfinity QJA update. which hopefully allows me to use the phone on Verizon. I haven't checked all the bands, but it looked like Xfinity seemed to use almost all of the Verizon bands.

SO I don't know if it'll all work out on that end. BUT I did get the phone back to life.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE!

Wow.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Glad to be of assistance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JedidroidX:
I flashed the unlocked firmware on a Verizon branded phone and then I immediately flashed the Verizon csc and userdata and have gotten the hotspot tethering to work as this was my goal. Thanks so much!

Would I have been able to tether with just flashing the unlocked firmware without flashing the Verizon csc and user on Verizon, and if so are you familiar with what other features may not work without flashing the Verizon files? Any info is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I am not...but others on Verizon may chime in
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
The ATT latest firmware doesnt come with a USERDATA file correct?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Evonator:
I just flashed XAA firmware on my Sprint variant note. Everything works great. No Sprint bloat. I still have WiFi calling and I have gained download boost. How do I enable call plus? It is it possible. It's no big deal if it's not possible.

Since I'm now running XAA firmware do I get the OTA updates associated with it now?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
It has it now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
To turn calling plus features use shortcut master lite:

Search com.test.LTEfunctionality and launch it

Then select VoLTE Test UI

Then turn Set N/W PS voice support on

Then turn Set N/W PS E911 support on

Then go back and search for enhancedLTE

Select one and enable it...

You can also search IMS settings to see if VoLTE is enabled...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
I just flashed the UNLOCKED firmware on my Note 8 and flashed the CSC and got the AT&T stuff with no bloatware. I thought the CSC included the userdata.

Is there a new ATT firmware. Cause the one I downloaded a couple of days ago does not have the userdata separately. I thought u mentioned the userdata was merged with the CSC file?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
No...the csc does not contain USERDATA just carrier info...the USERDATA file contains updated carrier bloatware...everything is in the AP file...use winrar to browse the files...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
I just flashed CSC and got the Wi-Fi calling though it's not working. Cause my phone is UNLOCKED. Everything shows up except visual Voicemail.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bgj84:
Verizon Note 8 to Unlocked

I have tried these unlock instructions 10 times on two different computers and havent had any luck. I am stuck at odin it sees the phone i select all the files and hit start and then it fails in about 2 seconds... file analysis setup connection and failed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
You may have to flash the USERDATA file as well...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
There are no unlock instructions...what firmware are you trying to flash and what was your last baseband? Who is your carrier? If it fails quickly, it usually means you are trying to flash firmware that is older that installed software...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fogame:
Did you turn on wifi calling in the phone settings? I had to do that.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bgj84:
My apologizes I meant the going from the verizon firmware to the unlocked firmware. I am trying to flash the unlocked firmware N950U1UEU2BQK1 to N950USQS2BQK2. I just upgraded to this OTA after I didnt have any luck with Odin. So I guess I will be on the waiting pool until a new one comes up. The only reason I was to reload firmware to it is for the hotspot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Are you using the Prince Comsy's Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bgj84:
Yes I am
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
If you want to flash the XAA bqk1, follow the switching carrier guide with the updated combo files and then flash the XAA firmware...in step 25 put in your carrier CSC code or XAA...see how that goes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bgj84:
Ill see what I can make of that... this is only the second phone I have done

---------- Post added at 01:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:57 AM ----------

any luck with this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
the instructions say not to use HOME_CSC...so make sure that any advice you get from Verizon users follow with that...but the best thing you can do for carrier functions on Verizon is to flash USERDATA and CSC files after flashing Unlocked firmware or by flashing complete Verizon Firmware...but for VVM only full Verizon firmware...unless you want Google Voice...Anyone with Verizon got any other info? WifiHotspot works for some and others not...you can enable the hotspot by adding dun to the apn via shortcut master lite...I have a thread for this as well you just have to search for it....Try Unlocked firmware, then go to flash CSC, then on to USERDATA, then on to Full Firmware if need be...Each device acts differently with different networks and users...see which way you like it...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dmxoneIuv:
I currently have a T-Mobile Note 8 Model SM-N950U on firmware N950USQU1AQH7. Can i flash any of the unlocked firmwares N950U1UEU1AQI5 or N950U1UEU1AQH9 using the Prince Comsy's Odin and be able to use the phone with T-Mobile OR Verizon? Thank you for the detailed guide.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JedidroidX:
It works. I did my Verizon branded note 8 and can tether also features such as hd voice work with no issues.

Make sure to change the ums patch to 1 I think it's called as overlooking that part will give issues when flashing the firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bgj84:
I must be missing something or it has something to do with it being the N950USQS2BQK2. Im not the brightest bulb on the tree but I have worked through these forums enough to make me dizzy. Thanks for ALL the help if I dont figure it out to today ill have a pretty note 8 paper weight for a while and go back to the s7 edge haha
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
I used 7zip to browse and found nothing. Should I use winrar would a make a difference?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Nevermind....forgot the rest of the conversation...a lot of threads...yes, I updated the link with a new file...this one has a user data but I'll send you just the USERDATA file
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
I was looking inside the AT&T firmware. So I don't really need to flash the userdata unless I want the bloat correct?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yes but the bloat is minimal compared to what gets installed with ap file
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Flash back to BQK2
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
So will I get the AT&T bloat?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Some yes...I don't know how much is bundled in AT&T's USERDATA...SPR's is minimal compared to full flash...only way to know is to try...you can always go back the other way....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] black96ss:
question, if on XAA, can you just flash the TMB CSC and CP? looking to for the t mobile features like enhanced messaging but don't ant the t mobile apps or bloat. figure i would ask before i tried
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
You can try any combination you want on the unlocked firmware...just repeat the same process when the next updates come out once you get it the way you like it....I thought TMB had all features without flashing anything like Sprint though...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] black96ss:
I have everything working on XAA with t mobile except enhanced messaging. It's not super important but if it's something as simple as flashing the the tmb csc, then I'll give it a shot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Not available on Sprint unlocked either unless rooted...I never noticed the difference anyways...not worth losing download booster...lol...good luck
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Root now available for updated bootloader....don't know if they posted it yet but it if anyone was wanting to root...they got her done...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
I just flashed the USRDATA with Prince Odin. Before I flashed I went into recovery and did a factory reset and cleared partition. Then flashed the ATT USRDATA. I dont see much of a difference and if anything new was added. Also Visual voicemail still does not work.

---------- Post added at 03:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:18 PM ----------

I just flashed the USRDATA with Prince Odin. Before I flashed I went into recovery and did a factory reset and cleared partition. Then flashed the ATT USRDATA. I dont see much of a difference and if anything new was added. Also Visual voicemail still does not work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
VVM only works by flashing complete carrier Firmware usually on any carrier unless you are rooted...I thought you were trying to get the other functions going...if everything else works...try Google voice...you would have to find out what callforwarding # is for ATT...for example Sprint is *73yourgooglevoicenumber...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] black96ss:
still on XAA firmware and debloated, Flashed the t mobile HOME CSC and CP. i have all functions working for t mobile like out of a box t mobile note 8 except not t mobile bloat carrier apps. only thing is,it did add the stupid t mobile splash screens. i figured the splash screens were part of the firmware but i guess not. tried flashing back to XAA HOME CSC and XAA CP for fun but it stays on t mobile. I'm sure if did a factory reset and just flashed the regular XAA CSC and not HOME it would go back to full XAA though but that's for another day
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Why don't I see and system update I in the settings?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] black96ss:
real quick question, Whats the difference between the U1 carrier unlocked firmware vs just the carrier U firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
U1 is is just the XAA firmware with carrier settings and a few carrier specific apps, like Sprint's WifiCalling "WFC" app , baked in. The carrier Firmware has all carrier files and settings...the XAA has system info that multi-CSC selects based on your SIM and code on install, apps may need to be updated though....as there is no USERDATA file...hope this helps
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The update setting does not show on some configurations...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
So how do u check for ota?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
You will get OTA notification...if an update comes before and you have not received notification yet, you can download update, if shared, and place on your SD and update in recovery without wiping device...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I am uploading an updated binary that may allow you to flash back and forth...I just need time to finish before getting you the link if you want to try it out....it might take all night to upload though, I am uploading a few files.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shahmaulik42:
stuck on samsung logo after flash with combination file

i flash it with the combination file and it got stuck at the samsung logo. did i do anything wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
can you boot into recovery and perform a factory reset?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nexus6r3plicant01:
I have the rich messaging working on unlocked with sprint but you have to use Google messaging
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shahmaulik42:
No. It takes me to [UPLOAD MODE[ when i try to go in recovery mode with volume up + bixby + power button
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
power off device with Volume Down + Power Button and boot into Revovery, Volume Up + Bixby + Power buttons and perform a Factory reset. Then choose Reboot device
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
sorry about that...it posted before I could fix it...wait one for me to trouble shoot
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
what version firmware and files are you trying to flash?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shahmaulik42:
i flashed it with combination file. my note 8 is from sprint and i wanna flash it with N950U1 firmware. so first step i flashed it with combination file but it just stuck on samsung logo with some letters on top and Serial Number in blue letters
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Okay...so boot back into download mode, Volume Down + Power Button and flash the Unlocked Firmware in Prince Comsy's Odin...no need for factory binary when going from carrier to unlocked...just make sure you are flashing the correct version...If you recently updated, you cannot go back.. which means the latest firmware, BQJA and up, is all you can do...Factory Binary (combo file) is for switching carrier.

Edit:

Step 1 - Turn OFF your Galaxy Note 8.

Step 2 - Press and hold the Volume Down + Bixby + Power Buttons.

Step 3 - After the Samsung logo, you will see a screen with a warning sign. Proceed ahead by pressing the Volume Up button.

You are in the Download Mode. If you want to get out of it, simply hold the Volume Up and Power buttons for a few seconds (around 10 sec.) and your phone will reboot normally.

Step 4 – Navigate to extracted Odin or Prince Comsy Odin folder and right click on the .exe, select Run as administrator.

Step 5 – Connect your device via USB, Odin output should read "Added!!".

Step 6 – Add extracted firmware files (your carrier version of Unlocked or XAA) in the Odin sections appropriately, BL for BL, AP for AP, CP for CP, CSC for CSC (not HOME_CSC).

Step 7 – Ensure that only “Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are selected under the options tab.

Step 8 – Click log tab and then click the Start button on the bottom right.

Step 9 – Output should be shown in the log, take a break for a few….

Step 10 – If the flash is successful, the top left box will become green and will read PASS.

Your Device can be disconnected..*IT WILL BE ERASED*.