yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
XAA is XAA...

Flashing carrier does not change efs....thats why we need to use the switching carrier method to change the CSC code...aside from bootloader files...but imei and product code stay the same....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Srinivas D:
Thank you very much.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yanik73:
Hello all. I've just flashed the XAA onto Verizon note. A world of difference. Thank you for this forum. It's unbelievable. 1 question: in phone app under places, everything shows in Km instead of Miles. How do I change it? Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mobbdeep:
I used this method a while ago to get my Sprint Note 8 available to use Cricket. I am back with using Sprint's service but the carrier switch and unlocked AT&T firmware is flashed. My question is, should I still be receiving security patch updates as normal? I noticed on the Android Security Bulletin that SMR-MAR-2018 is released or should be released soon but my phone is showing I'm still on the January 1st 2018 security patch. It also indicates on the bulletin there was an update in February. I have checked for updates and still haven't gotten anything.

Is this normal?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Almighty1:
I think what I am trying to ask is I am not trying to change the carrier but rather, let's assume the phone somehow got messed up which hasn't happened yet and even flashing something like SamFail doesn't fix it and the phone is a XAA with no carrier, how does one completely reflash so everything is included since I know we have PIT, ap, bl, cp. What else can be flashed to restore the things those don't cover?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seanthabarber:
I am in the process of doing the carrier switch and I am on step 12 trying to enter the code adb reboot bootloader. However it keeps telling me that adb is not recognized as an internal or external command.

Please need help phone is stuck on factory Binary screen
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] andrewNY:
You need to install the platform-tools to get adb.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rankoradza01:
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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rankoradza01:
Added!!

Enter CS for MD5..

Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

Please wait..

Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

Leave CS..

Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..

File analysis..

SetupConnection..

All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

It is what odin all the time say when I start Combination file.

And I tryed two different cables,

Two dufferent USB ports on laptop

Both of the Odin versions you have in download link

I tryed factory reset

I tryed for use with AQH7 firmware only

Does it matter whenever I turn on the phone it says this Sim card is not from Verizon Wireless

I remove it and it doesnt appear until i restart again

Works on T-mobile for LTE, but not very well for incoming calls.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rac8808:
How do I go from Verizon unlocked to T-Mobile. My current setup

Model number

SM-N950U

Baseband version

N950USQS3BRB1

Build number

NMF26X.N950USQS3BRB1

Service provider SW ver.

SAOMC_SM-N950U_OYN_VZW_0079

ce07171724862020047e

VZW/VZW/VZW
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rankoradza01:
And hiw do I go from Verizon to T-mobile? My bootloader looks like is on version 1.

Model number:

SM-N950U

Baseband version:

N950USQU1AQH7

Build number:

NMF26X.N950USQU1AQH7

Service provider SW ver.

SAOMC_SM-N950U_OYN_VZW_0066

ce06171663d1920d017e

VZW/VZW/VZW
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kevindevonwilliams:
Are you a T-Mobile user?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rankoradza01:
Yes just now I have T-mobile SIM card in phone. It works for LTE and calls, but incoming calls doesn't work very well. So I would like just to switch firmware to T-mobile to get a full acces
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
The quality of the incoming calls doesn't really have anything to do with the firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rankoradza01:
Well according to T-mobile and Verizon's employees who said that Verizon limits their phones cause they dont like being used on another networks.

T-mobile network has different parameters, cause I was alright on At&t here, or eaven T-mobile in Europe. Just not T-mobile in US

And in last 24 hours I was reading a lot, where I found hundreed more people telling about problems I'm facing, like no internet during a call, problems that phone doesnt ring, but instead shows voicemail while I'm using a internet at that moment when someone who sits next to me is tryin to call me

So It does have a lot with incoming calls...

I've been through hell in last 2 weeks.. No1 could reach me

I will try later to flash carrier firmware directly as you said. Instead of doing carrier switching first..

I would just love BlueFox login meantime to tell me his opinion as well
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
The way modems and baseband work is that it won't block one way or another. You either will be able to call out and receive calls or not. I know a little about this one. But sure a second opinion won't hurt
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rankoradza01:
Well sometimes I am able to recieve calls, some days not.. And it isnt about connectivity.. I would like you are wrong, cause if you're right I should change the phone [emoji26][emoji28]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Have you tried to get a new sim card ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TonkaToy87:
Have you tried enabling always keep mobile data on in the developer options. Cause I know on Verizon issued phones they have it disabled from factory. Witch doesnt allow you to use the internet during a call or vise versa
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rankoradza01:
Yes, and yes.. 3 times have visited T-mobile store, and third time was when they called around to other stores and their management, and they said to them many people with Verizon Wireless phones are issuing the same problem
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rankoradza01:
I wish that is a problem..LTE works great, It is just recieving calls.. And I am supposed to recieve some important calls nowadays for a job interviews where I applied, and my phone is messing with me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TonkaToy87:
It might be an issue with Verizon sim locking the phones. They started locking the phones back in December and I haven't seen anything that says they have lifted the SIM lock yet. I could be wrong tho
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Well I'm not sure what else. But radios in phones are 2 way street basically. If you can receive them you can send. That much I do know.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The only distance settings I found was in the MAPs settings under Distance units...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The latest update for U1 versions (unlocked) is the 3BRA5 January security update...you should recieve an update soon...and it will match your SIM
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The best way to fix any issue (even efs partition issues) is with the PIT and complete firmware,,,,you can select repartition and nand erase but only if completely necessary...other methods would be to use the samsung kies or the carrier tool (if one is available) like the att file that can restore an att device...but if one is available it only flashes firmware like Odin and you have no control...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Follow the switching carrier section and use the 3ARA3 Combo and 3BRA HOME_CSC files to change CSC code to TMB and then flash the T-Mobile 3BRA9 or XAA 3BRA5 Firmware

Follow the switching carrier section and use the "For use with AQH7 - AQI5/9/A Firmwares" files to change CSC code to TMB and then flash the T-Mobile 1AQH7 or XAA 1AQH7 Firmware or upgrade if you wish...Upgrading will definitely improve connectivity...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rankoradza01:
Added!!

Enter CS for MD5..

Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

Please wait..

Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

Leave CS..

Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..

File analysis..

SetupConnection..

All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

I tried so many times.. And it shows this every time..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Reboot to recovery, perform factory reset, backout to main recovery menu, select reboot to bootloader, Open new existence of Odin (make sure to run as administrator) load combo in ap slot...Flash
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rankoradza01:
I did every single step you said. Odin showed the same message as before... I don't know what is wrong.. I factory reset, downloaded new odin, regular not prince, run it by admin, opened in ap, clicked start.. and it says (failed 1)

Tryed with two cables as well..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hacktacular:
I show N950USQS3BRB2. Can I still use this guide?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] guaneet:
[MENTION=5649240]BlueFox721[/MENTION] by any chance would you happen to have the PIT file for XAA N950U1 BRA5?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yanik73:
Thank you! I tried all the options, including Google Maps. All is set up for miles. Is it possible the XAA version is International one and that km is the default for places? Unless of course someone can tell me they have XAA on VZW phone and their places show miles.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fundoo4u@gmail.com:
Need Expert Help

can someone give me exact steps to change the firmware?

Planning to move Verizon firmware to Unlocked Firmware version. As I don't need Verizon boot images and services.

help me with right firmware revision to pick and guide through step by step.

:)

I am new to this world hence seeking your help
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I use the XAA and it is always miles for me...on sprint...but if one changes the english in the language settings, to the UK english, it may have the km instead of miles...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The exact steps are in the guide
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Here it is:

GREATQLTE_USA_SINGLE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seti007:
Hi Guys, I have an att N950U (basebnd BRA8) with Jan 1, 2018 security patch. I did some searching through this thread and found some answers I was looking for. However, there are a few I am a bit confused about and just want to make sure before risking bricking my phone.

1) I'll be going overseas for an extended trip and wanted to install the best firmware for overseas carriers. I will buy local sims in Europe and Asia and do not want to manually enter apm setting every time. I will most likely also sell this phone overseas before returning home and buy something else. I get bored with phone quite quickly. I would also like to get rid of the carrier bloat.What would be the best firmware to flash?

2) After flashing, will I be able to do OTA update(s) to oreo when that comes out? What about Root?

3) What firmware will work best for a project fi sim? I know that a pixel phone is best but I have verified that project fi works fine in this phone for the most part.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yanik73:
My setting is English (United States). I never even touched it. This is so weird.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hacktacular:
Scratch that, just updated to N950USQU3CRC2.

Can I still use this guide? [MENTION=5649240]BlueFox721[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Have to wait for updated files...or try the latest posted for 3BRA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
If you want you can apply this file in recovery...by putting the file on your SD and choosing apply update from SD in recovery....this will give you OXM omc files that should work when inputting a different SIM....then when returning to states...flash your US version HOME_CSC file in Odin....updates should not be effected but in the event of an update you will have to apply the file above...

If you root, you can also use the phone info app from play store to change csc code on the fly, along with having the OXM csc files....

I cannot say anything for project fi except that it should work the same on any of the US carrier firmwares....as long as it works...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hacktacular:
Thank you! I'll try the files you mentioned. If not, would the newest be posted here in the OP or on external site?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seti007:
Thanks for the response blueFox. Are you suggesting that perhaps I don't even need to flash the unlocked firmware? I was hoping it would help me get rid of carrier bloat and be more useful while I'm travelling and also more desirable if/when I sell the phone overseas.

What about oreo update if I install the unlocked firmware? Would I get it OTA or would it need to be done via ODIN?

One more question for you. There is also an oreo update for At&T. I am debating about installing that instead. What are your thoughts?

Thanks Again for your response
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] skfitz413:
Were you able to get the phone activated on Sprint network? I'm in same boat, flashed Sprint firmware, and can't get it to connect to Sprint network with old firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
You can flash the Unlocked to get rid of bloat or use BK Package Disabler...the file I shared just gives you the non-US region codes in case you use a local carrier instead of using a US carrier with international roaming options (each carrier has different options for out of states coverage)...The International region codes allow for local SIMs with full features...If you run Unlocked firmware some features will be unavailable even if you use the International files I gave you...

But if you intend to sell, the Unlocked firmware with the International omc file loaded should be fine.

The unlocked firmware will get its own OTA for Oreo...and it will load normally just as if you were on stock...ATT is the only one that has issues with OTA updates

The official Oreo is just about to drop for every carrier, I would wait....My wife's S8+ just got hers this morning...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The latest files are posted in OP
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
##SCRTN# - Resets provisioning

##UPDATE# - Updates Network Info

##DATA# - Check LTE Band info and other stuff...Choose Edit and Enter 000000

If your device is from another carrier, you may have to call Sprint tech support and convince them that your device now has Sprint firmware and that they add your IMEI to their database...(They have done it for several Others)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bighleo114312:
hi mate, im in the same exact situation, cant pass from the same step in odin, i tried all usb ports like 6 different odin vertions and still nothing, i have a xfinity noten8 and want to hve it on he unlocked version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seti007:
That makes sense now. I'm very intrigued by your last statement. Ideally, I want to end up with the Oreo unlocked version. I wanted to be able to work with International things. I don't think I'll be bringing this phone back with me to work on any US carriers. Do you think there will be an Oreo unlocked version soon? I do realize that there is no root for Oreo as of yet. Also, does the unlocked version come with all the reason codes for international carriers? In other words if I installed the unlocked version will it automatically include that file you linked above or will I still have to flash it? Also, it is my understanding that I can only get AT&T OTA updates with an active AT&T SIM card and only while inside the US. Will I get updates on the unlocked firmware anywhere in the world over Wi-Fi? I'm itching to flash LOL but will wait based on your answers to my question above.

Thanks, you are a great resource!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] skfitz413:
These steps are done from the dialer, correct?

On phone w/ Sprint CS right now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The unlocked firmware just contains the US carrier info, however, built into the customer.xml of the XAA code is some general vodafone and international info...this has allowed some users to connect abroad...But to get full carrier features abroad from local sources, you need to update with the international file in recovery. It would need a little trial an error.

The Unlocked version of Oreo may be a few days or even a few weeks from the first official drop of Oreo...Samsung states that this is due to ensuring that the Unlocked version works on all carriers...I am not sure if the updates will come abroad...but you could always keep an eye out for the update to sideload or the Odin files when I get them...in case it does not....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Make sure you are trying to flash the correct version...the post you replied to seems to be trying to flash V2 bootloader firmare on V3 Bootloader system...this cannot be completed...

If the device is updated to 3BRA5, 8, 9 or the latest 3BRB1, or 4 then they must stay with the same versions...downgrading to 2BQL or 2BQJ is not possible
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
yes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bighleo114312:
Im on 3BRA6 xfinity and want to flash 3BRA5 unlocked version
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tune345:
Sorry if this was answered but i need to hear it again ._. i recently bought t-mobile locked note 8 sm-n950u 7.1.1 android version, baseband n950usqu1aqi5, kernel version 4.4.21-12173876 , build number nmf26x.n950usqu1aqi5

It says," invalid sim card" if i put any other sim card other than t-mobile.

so just to be clear, no matter what method i use from this post , it will NOT remove this sim lock , right ? if yes then which method am i using ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bighleo114312:
thats true, non of this work will sim unlock your note, i think that on 1st page theres a link for sim unlocking not sure.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
You can use the T-Mobile SIM unlock app that comes on the T-Mobile device....Else, click the link at the bottom of the OP for free unlock service...You must root first
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
If you reboot to recovery, perform factory reset, backout to main recovery menu, select boot to bootloader, load Unlocked 3BRA5 in Prince Comsy's Odin, BL for BL, AP for AP, CP for CP, CSC for CSC, leave UMS empty but make sure that it is not greyed out by editing the config file, that comes with PC Odin, to reflect 1 for ums/patch and not 0...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bighleo114312:
I did everything you are telling me, except that UMS it is gray out, I thought it was normal, I have done this around 15 times today,factory resets and all. tomorrow will try againg.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] skfitz413:
Got it all squared away. I had to reflash to Sprint base rom, after going back and redoing the carrier switch steps. I missed a step, as the phone was still looking at TMO network first time thru.

Great guide, and as long as following the steps as listed, it works like a charm.

Thumbs up to all that got this together.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The UMS is greyed out because you need to edit the "Odin3.ini" file in notepad to show 1 for ums/patch instead of 0....just like it states in guide...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
glad to hear it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SalixGO:
I'm trying to do a carrier switch from Xfinity to Verizon but get stuck at step 10. I get to the factory binary screen with rotating gears and flashing triangles, but is something supposed to happen after that? I stayed at that screen for close to 30 minutes. I then tried to do a factory reset but pressing volume down and power only gets me back to the boot screen with text such as build info and serial number but no options for a factory reset. I also tried to reboot using adb but it wouldn't recognize my phone. Any advice?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] skfitz413:
Volume down, Bixby button and power to factory reset menu. After you do the factory reset you'll start to see the steps work as expected. I ran into the same problem as you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Volume up, Bixby, and Power goes to recovery
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SalixGO:
thanks for replying, how long am I supposed to hold volume up Bixby and power, I've held it for like a minute and nothing happens
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yanik73:
Anyone who flashed VZW branded phone with XAA can confirm they show Miles under 'places' in the phone app. Mine is Km and I can't seem to find a way to change it. BlueFox who's using Sprint with XAA says he shows miles on his phone. All my applications that have distance/units setting show miles (maps, google account etc.). System language English (United States). I tried hard reset last night and even set up the phone as a new one without restoring - no luck. Thank you for your help
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I'll look into it today...my places show the same...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Power off then hold the combo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yanik73:
Thank you very much!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SalixGO:
It finally worked, thanks a lot!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] arpitarora55:
My note 8 firmware update problem and dont know what files shall i choose for odin

Hi Blue fox can you please help me out with this?

I am having a Galaxy Note 8 bought from AT&T but it is running on firmware with active CSC code XAA which is for Unlocked US models and the baseband version is N950USQU1AQI9 which I checked on internet is the firmware of US Cellular carrier. So anyone can please help me If I want to Update my Firmware with Odin and I still want to have the unlocked device features then what files shall I choose. Such that my device dont get bricked out.

Also as u see that my firmware is carrier one but csc is unlocked one. How is it possible??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
You can mismatch firmware files, for example running carrier csc on unlocked xaa firmware to get carrier features....

If you want full xaa, unlocked, flash the XAA 1AQI5 firmware in Prince Comsy's Odin....make sure that the odin.ini file is edited to reflect 1 for ums/patch instead of 0

You will then get updates from Sammy
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] arpitarora55:
What do you think about my recent combo of firmware files.

As my firmware is u scellular and csc is xaa. So will I get the Updates from samsung via ota or smart switch as i have not recieved any yet after this one i am having of aug security patch? If not then do i need to follow the method u told just now to me to get regular updates from sammy?

And could you share a link of what u told just now to edit that odin file.. of how to do it and what is that adb setup coz i am a newbie.

PS- Right now i am in china not usa and main thing i want is ota update or updates from samsung and wanna get rid of this odin firmware flashing.