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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
No you can still switch afterwards...if the bootloaders prevent from downgrade, you just have to ensure correct version before switching...and possibly use the updated factory binary as well, which I have to find and upload...soon to come...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Don't quote me on this, but in the past we have been able to use the factory binary to downgrade bootloaders so the qja update may be able to downgrade using the switching carrier guide, just keep your same carrier code, then flash the firmware you wish to use...again, don't quote me...

Since the new updates have new Bootloaders ...if anyone uses the factory binary and successfully downgrades, let me know...thanks

I'll try to get the carrier updates posted to OP in coming week...

I'll try to get the updated factory binary as well...

Got the updated binary...just have to upload it...I also have some repair firmware I'm looking into...we'll see what that is:rolleyes:...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshpaynee:
factory binary is a no go

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my phone can be your test dummy lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshpaynee:
Neither files need to switch carriers load through and version of Odin
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheZander:
is there any way to use a sprint note 8 on boost atm? if i root it, and get the msl code and 16 digit password will i beable to use a donor phone or sometjing since boost does not cuurently accept the imei otherwise there would be notjing to it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Uploading updated binary as soon as I get time tomorrow...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshpaynee:
Sounds good to me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Don't they have byop program?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] consulrotger:
Help...please i took the update and now i cant get back when i flash the stock firmware odin fails....any help please
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshpaynee:
There will be new files uploaded today
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] consulrotger:
Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
I flashed back to my original unlocked carrier software. On my 950U1 and checked for update and I got nothing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshpaynee:
The unlocked version didn't get updated yet an you definitely don't want it

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Thank Bluefox dude is hooking us up lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Sux I lost VV and Volte on ATT firmware. When I flashed back to unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshpaynee:
I had gotten WiFi calling to work but not volte
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheZander:
Yes they do, but when and if they support the newest phone is never definite. They said I couldn't use my note 8 because they don't support it. If I could spoof it though to an imei of a my current boost phone then it should work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
We are still awaiting the update...should be soon
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Try this
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Will this update let us downgrade from the latest update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshpaynee:
probably not probably a lateral move to a unlocked firmeware with the same update we are stuck on now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
A few times we have gotten lucky and been able to downgrade once...but once you see the 2 or B on the bootloader it is all but moving forward usually...I am uploading the new binary now...Will link it when finished
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
I don't mind if we can do lateral moves. Like unlocked to ATT version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Link to updated binary posted...still downloading Canadian XAC home_csc and uploading firmware updates...we only have ATT, TMB, and CCT...So far
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Do we follow the same process when going from unlocked to ATT?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] consulrotger:
Where are the new files for download?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The download section for switching carrier guide has the updated link for "N950USQU1AQK1_COMBINATION (Latest)"...all download links will be posted there...newer links on top, older on botom...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] consulrotger:
Thanks my friend
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Going from unlocked to carrier use regular Odin not Prince...u didn't take update yet right?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
No. Nothing available.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I was meaning the ATT update...but that's good...yeah everything's the same except use regular Odin...u may need to factory reset if if you get a failed message though
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
So this will be the latest update with upgraded bootloader?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Others are using it with the updated bootloader updates for testing but I have not tried it...I have an unlocked device. The unlocker forums are using this update to unlock (SIM) the updated devices...if by chance this one does not work, I'll fork the new one when it comes and post it...but this one is the latest...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drlepore:
Hmmm, latest COMBINATION file produced the same results for me. PC Odin returned {FAIL! model dismatch} and Odin v3.12.7 produced {FAIL! (Auth) | Complete(Write) operation failed.}
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] consulrotger:
Same here
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
i uploaded the wrong one...I didnt catch the 1 in the name... I am uploading it now. I am sorry all...I have a lot of files going at the same time and got the two mixed up As soon as the AQK2 finishes uploading Ill link it...it

is sharing bandwidth with some other files so it may be a while...my bad !!! :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] consulrotger:
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No problem my friend thanks for helping us
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
What's the flashing combination file for?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Switching carrier code...so you can switch to different carrier without having previous carrier residue install from previous carrier code so you can flash new carrier firmware clean

Helps going back to XAA too
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
This is only necessary if you flashed the latest firmware update?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Correct...and still, this update, while released last week, still has the "A" in "AQK2" instead of a B like our updates have, "BQJA". This may mean that another combo may be needed to come out. The 2 is supposed to stand for second binary update and the B shows the same so fingers crossed. I double checked some other forums and they are having issues getting the new update to unlock with this update but it may be something other than binary issues...only time will tell...

uploaded...hope it works...if not let me know and I will watch for the updated binary
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Firmwares will be linked as I get them going...I have TMB and CCT but have to Upload...ATT is Downloading, SPR cost money still and noone uses USC right..lol...XAA is still elusive
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drlepore:
So, I guess the new COMBINATION file worked. I was able to change the IME to XAC, but now when the phone boots, it either goes to the Factory Binary Screen or Upload Mode. Can't flash anything....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] renegaderon:
Same here I guess we need to wait on the new firmware

Finally got it all to work , Thanks BlueFox
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
What firmware do you need? Carrier I mean?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drlepore:
So I eventually got my phone to start in Download Mode again and I was able to flash a firmware (but not unlocked). The phone is definitely different. The service provider SW version shows //SPR and in the settings menu, I now have the options for T roaming, Service provider (KT twophone service), 3 Software update menus, and 1 System update menu.

The software version is showing N950USQU2BQJA

The Samsung Software Update menu fails with Service Unavailable Sorry, we are having trouble authenticating your device. Try again later

I'm on T-Mobile with an unlocked Note8, and the Sprint OMADM notification still pops up. I was really hoping to get rid of that.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I'll upload the T-Mobile firmware shortly...did you change the code to TMB?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drlepore:
I chose XAC. TMB wasn't an option in the IME menu. Will I need to go through the whole switching carrier section again with the new TMB files?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
In step 25 you input TMB to prepare for flashing the T-Mobile firmware..it's adb command prompt
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drlepore:
Oh, yea, no, I just put XAA with intent on flashing the unlocked firmware, but the unlocked firmware failed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Ok so with the updated binary you can only flash the new firmwares...so did you flash the XAA AQI5 or AQH7 after flashing the binary file?

Upload of TMB firmware is about 2 to 3 hrs away...limited to upload bandwidth..

if anyone uses this with another carrier code and SIM without flashing the USERDATA file, you will be able to function until the other firmwares are released or you can sideload the updates if you fork them from a friend...just follow everything else as normal...if you took the update and tried to flash back and are stuck some how...otherwise, no need...relax and wait for the firmwares...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drlepore:
So I went ahead and just re-flashed with the 4 updated TMB files. ODIN successfully uploaded the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files. But, Android update failed at 32%. Performed a factory reset/reboot and now my Service provider SW ver. shows XAA/XAA/SPR -- so I think I'm in a much better spot than previous.

I did get a message that there was an unauthorized attempt to reset the device, but was able to authenticate by connecting to my WiFi network.

I only have 1 Software update menu now with options for Download updates manually and Scheduled software updates. I clicked on Download updates manually and got a message that the device was successfully registered.

So, with SW ver. showing XAA/XAA/SPR, am I on the unlocked firmware now?

If so, what do I need to get the TMB-specific settings (like WiFi Calling, etc.). I've been working on this phone for so many hours, I'm losing track now of what I did.

I've learned a ton in this process, BlueFox, thanks for all of this....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
What does your baseband version say?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drlepore:
n950usqu2bqja

Very strange -- won't let me post capital letters now.

N95USQU2BQJA

Also, that annoying Sprint OMADM notification is gone! Very nice.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I think that if you follow the guide again and input TMB at step 25 all will be well, as long as you have the correct TMB files...I think that when you put the code XAA in, it has overwritten the TMB setup and caused your issue. My upload is still at 25%...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] renegaderon:
T-Mobile
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drlepore:
Thanks, I may have to try that...another day.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
I am on ATT unlocked carrier. I was on the older ATT firmware but switched back to my XAA firmware. Will I have any issues if I flash the latest ATT firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
updated bootloader blocks root
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
BQJA TMB Firmware added to OP...Uploading BQJA CCT Firmware now...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Will Samsung pay still work? And will i be able to switch back to unlocked carrier firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bobster82:
Hi. I am new to the community but not with flashing. I own a unlocked note 8 from Samsung. My carrier is Sprint and was able to use sprint on it with no problems. I flashed the Sprint firmware on it to try out the carrier features and realized I like the unlocked version better. Well after flashing the Sprint firmware I realized I updated to the latest and now I cannot flash back to my original unlocked firmware. I went through every step to flash back and I keep getting the error. Am I missing a step? Any help would be much appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
There may be an update coming for Samsung Pay if it is not working with the update...This update may be an attempt to plug the root holes and security issues before they release Oreo...in Jan...so it may break software compatibilities...

We have yet to recieve the updated unlocked version that contains the new bootloader so you will not be able to flash back yet but as soon as it is available I will download it and post it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bobster82:
Ok so it's not a error on my part by flashing? Do we have a eta on when they will release it? I am not fond of this Sprint firmware lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The Sprint firmware that I managed to locate is showing that it is BQJB for Sprint and not BQJA, can anyone on Sprint who took the update confirm the baseband before I upload it...or flash it to my own...thanks!

Edit: Found the white paper on the update, its accurate...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Users on other forums have had to perform a factory reset after the update to get the app working again, but others have had no success...so it's still hit or miss...some have no issues...I am 30 Min away from being done with the SPR download and still 3hrs from CCT upload so in about 6 or 7 hrs the full SPR firmware should be available to download.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
When will the ATT be available?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bobster82:
I took the update and mine is: N950USQU2BQJB

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I'm sorry but since I did the update is there any benefit for me to flash the sprint one your fixing to upload?

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I'm sorry but since I did the update is there any benefit for me to flash the sprint one your fixing to upload?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Att update files are allready available from nobarb on the att side...I am going to upload those too but they are not complete and we do not have the complete firmware for ATT. nobarb may already have downloaded the complete firmware though, if you pm nobarb you may find out how he is getting his...I am paying for some of my files and I have to wait till they are available...if you have an ATT device you can pull the firmware directly from their server...google can help you learn how to do that if you want to take that on...lol...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Sometimes there is a benefit to doing a clean install of full firmware, especially if the update is causing issues...usually between major releases. Since this is a bootloader difference and not much else, it is hard to say...It would definitely fix issues...It is up to you...

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Xfinity CCT BQJA Update is posted in OP and SPR is uploading. I will probably link it tomorrow. Verizon, US Cellular, and XAA have yet to come out so we will see. ATT will also be posted but I think a different file will come out later.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ajent:
Picked up a VZW Note 8 today, was going to use it on my ATT account, so I attempted to flash the ATT firmware.

I flashed

N950USQU1AQK2_COMBINATION (Latest - For use with BQJA/B) and HOME_CSC_OYV_N950WOYV2BQJA (Latest), realizing later there isn't a download available for Verizon or ATT of that version, and I can't flash lower. Am I stuck until one becomes available?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] consulrotger:
Help

I took the update and now im stock how i can resolve this because the phone stock on download mode and i cant flash none of the firmwares
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] renegaderon:
I had the same problem after flashing the latest firmware from this post, I had to download and flash N950USQU2BQJA from https://samsung-firmware.org/ and all is well now. I downloaded the T-Mobile firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] consulrotger:
ok thanks my friend....i need the sprint firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] renegaderon:
I think you can download it from that site, but its very slow if you use the free account .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] consulrotger:
yes i was looking but they only one that is updated its the one that you use TMO
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
As far as I know, I am hosting the only free SPR BQJB firmware(as of this moment)...I could be wrong though,,,it is in the OP..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I am uploading ATT ODIN files now... it may take a while as my bandwidth dropped but as soon as it is done I will link it...until then, you can use the CCT firmware like the ATT users did before...if u want to try...your SIM and ATT code you enter should setup ATT files...and if it is a no go...the upload should be done by then you can start over with the ATT files...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Are you saying that there is a problem with the TMB BQJA Firmware I posted? yesterday?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] consulrotger:
Ok my friend thanks ....downloading

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This is the regular one or the unlocked version??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Sprint regular
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] djpharoah:
Two questions:

1) Better to flash the Unlocked firmware or the TMO firmware for future updates (security and Oreo/P/Q)

2) My phone is currently an AT&T Note 8. I'm on TMO - waitin for the unlock code from the seller. Can I go ahead and flash the firmwares 1st and then sim unlock later or do sim unlock 1st and then flash firmware?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Carrier gets updates sooner than unlocked does...not sure about unlock SIM as it is tied to device but you can flash the firmware...the lock is tied to service...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ajent:
Thanks, I see the file uploaded now. Without userdata, will it make a difference since i'm on CCT at the moment. The main reason I wanted the ATT firmware was so I could have volte & wifi-calling. Everything else is working so far on CCT, thank you.

Also, I was unable to change the 3 character code to ATT, permission denied. I think I read that it's because i'm not rooted, if that's what is needed to enable wifi calling, I should've just stayed with VZW firmware :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I do not know how it will perform...you should have been able to have the ability to enter ATT with the adb command in step 25 of the switching carrier guide...no root needed...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
So the ATT update is available. If the userdata is not available. What issues will that cause?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Pic
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] consulrotger:
hi where i can find the unlocked firmware for sprint but the updated one...i need it because i got the update
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
the size is comparable with the rest of the firmwares, so I was wondering if they included everithing in the AP and did away with the USERDATA...if so, nothing...I think it will be a complete flash...problem is you cant pick it apart for the unlocked version..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
not released yet...when it is I will post it...(I will post the XAA one...)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
When the unlocked is released we will be able to jump back to it from the ATT latest. Basically doing lateral flashing? Same as we do with the old firmware? Do we use regular Odin to flash from unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yes, everything will be the same...regular Odin from Unlocked to Carrier and modified Odin from Carrier to Unlocked...sometimes a factory reset is needed in between...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yakuzahi:
Which Note 8 model should I buy now? After the update as been released? In the US.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Wrong thread, If you create a question topic in the questions section you will get more responses...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
I have the carrier unlocked. I know better now. Will always go carrier version and debloat. Too many issues with ATT.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshpaynee:
It is a complete flash bloatware and all lol worked for me thanks

BlueFox721
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Are u talking about the ATT firmware? Is so can you try Samsung pay to see if it works.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zazabichi:
Hi,

I have two questions.

1. if I flash unlocked T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 with generic samsung firmware will the previous bloatware be removed?

2. Will it get OTA updates?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jerrycoffman45:
yes and yes