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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProFragger:
Thanks brother!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nelms:
Didn't see the xac in the download ?? Can anyone shed some light on it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProFragger:
You're asking me, bud? I think I'll need VZW, FWIW... Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Shrek Sardu:
Unlocked AT&T Update

I have one question,

I have unlocked AT&T Galaxy Note 8 in India, which firmware files should i use,

The model number is SM-N950U

And current version is N950USQS2BQK2

Carrier Firmware or Unlocked firmware.

Please help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
You are on a carrier firmware with the v2 bootloader. The non-carrier firmware is U1 where carrier firmwares are U.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Shrek Sardu:
Unlocked AT&T Update

So if i flash N950USQU3CRC2 firmware, my phone wont get carrier locked, right?

And also will there be any problem if i follow Carrier Firmware flashing process through Odin_Patched ?

Or should i flash N950U1UEU3CRC1 Non carrier firmware?

If i flash non carrier firmware will my device be rooted or something like that ?

If i flash non carrier firmware will i get further OTA updates?

Sorry i am asking too much questions but i am new here.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Personally, I would go with the U1. Just make syre you don't flash the HOME userdata and CSC. You need to flash the userdata and the CSC, just not the ones with HOME in the file name.

Rooting is a separate process that involves installing TWRP first. Once you flash to the firmware you want, then you can figure out if it can be rooted. Non-rooted devices will get OTA's normally for the firmware they are on.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] prosown:
Hi I have Galaxy Note 8 everytime i try flash firmware to downgrade it keeps failing in odin even in prince comsey how do I fix this? Im trying to change my carrier and thats all im trying to do. Im on firmware N950USQS4CRE1 thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xrb936:
I guess you need to find a unlocked CRE1. Downgrade is not available from CRE1 to CRCx.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProFragger:
[MENTION=2967201]nelms[/MENTION], [MENTION=5649240]BlueFox721[/MENTION] any follow ups on me trying to get back to stock VZW from my v4 Bootloader issue...?

Appreciate it!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Did you flash the v4 combo linked earlier and change csc to vzw with the v4 Canadian home_csc and then flash the Verizon v4 firmware yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] prosown:
note 8 downgrade to nougat

Hey BlueFox Can you lead me through the way to downgrade from oreo to nougat im on N950USQS4CRE1 on the verizon variant on the note 8 thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] darkops32:
Will any of these work with CRD7? Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] graywolfman:
Unlocked to Verizon Features Only

So I have a straight-from-Saumsung Unlocked Note8, and tried doing the CRE1 firmware that are on Updato.com by flashing only the CSC and USERDATA partition(s) to gain the WiFi calling, etc. features. I made it to the Phone Activation screen after accepting privacy agreements when attempting 950U from VZW, or got the "UPDATE FAILED!" screen in the bootloader when trying the 950U1 from VZW. I have flashed it back to fully unlocked (XAA) to get my phone working again.

Has anyone had any luck keeping the unlocked features with the smart CallerID via Samsung's built-in features, having no VZW bloatware, etc., while simultaneously getting the carrier feature benefits of WiFi calling, Video Calling from the native calling app, etc. without root? That's all I'm really going for here, and I almost wouldn't have updated to Oreo had I realized they locked access to the IMS settings, etc. with the update on the unlocked phone.

Any help would be appreciated; thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gregcapps:
You can't. Nougat is bootloader v3. The new Oreo builds are bootloader v4 and you can't downgrade the bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] prosown:
So no way to change carriers when I’m on Oreo?

So no way to change carriers when I’m on Oreo?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProFragger:
Thanks for your response [MENTION=5649240]BlueFox721[/MENTION]! I have downloaded the linked combo, but before I can start, I still need some outstanding help:

1. I need to start the Carrier Switching and Carrier Firmware guides from Step 1 to end, correct? Remember I followed the two to go from Verizon Note to XAA firmware and also changed my CSC to ATT.

2. Can you please link me to a Verizon firmware I can flash since I am on v4 bootloader? I need to make sure I install the right package.

3. Lastly, the combo you and [MENTION=2967201]nelms[/MENTION] linked me to, it includes everything I need from Factory Binary to the Canadian Note file right? I don't think I have the Canadian CSC file, unless I am using the one in OP for Firmware 3/5/7 etc?

Thank you, waiting for your response soon!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nelms:
I didn't see the candandian xac file once I extracted the combo firmware. Not sure if i overlooked it or what.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kenfly:
I'm on an ATT note8 using N950USQU3CRC2. What package from the samsung firmware site to I need to update to?

I have these options:

CRC4

CRD5

CRD7
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xiyan2127:
Guys! I am a T-Mo note 8 SM-N950U. I had XAA/XAA/TMB original rom Nougat 7.1.1. I flashed the XAA oreo unbranded firmware on the guide. My Note now is SM-N950U1. Now My Software version shows XAA//TMB. And I have this Sprint OMADM checking device status.. on notifications. Also I can't see any CSC in the recovery. Please help!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UltraNoob:
Is it possible to go from US unlocked to a Canadian variant?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Absolutely!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UltraNoob:
Awesome, follow up question.

Will Samsung pay work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] witzipoint:
What do I have to do to enable this option?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
No clue. I have never used Samsung Pay.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Be3hop:
So I have a at&t note 8 950u that I had carrier unlocked but when i insert a tmobile card it only gets EDGE(2g) service. I live in an area with LTE for tmobile and my other device has the same bands as this note 8. Would swapping to an unlocked XAA firmware help me get LTE? Also my firmware is currently N950USQU4CRD7. Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chappatti:
A little confused! Read and searched this thread and elsewhere.

I am rooted on Note 8 VZW and 7.1.1. I want to get up to Oreo but WITH root - I dont want to lose root. I presume the Oreo firmware in OP is stock and I will lose root. Is that correct? So there is no Oreo rooted ROM for Note 8?

Thanks for any help !!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symber:
I'm currently on Republic Wireless with my Nexus 6p. I purchased a Verizon Note 8. Tossing in the RW sim pops up an incompatible notice and some quick checks told me they require the device to be a 950U1 not 950U.

Will flashing the unlocked firmware be enough to make Republic work on this phone? I'd rather avoid the hassle of flashing, finding out it didn't work and flashing it back to return it if possible.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProFragger:
Guys, [MENTION=5649240]BlueFox721[/MENTION], [MENTION=2967201]nelms[/MENTION], everyone... I DESPERATELY and IMMEDIATELY need to return a Verizon Note 8 from the Unlocked firmware, back to the Verizon version. I'm currently on Baseband and build # 4CRD7 (last 5)...

Can someone of you guys please, please please link me to the correct:

1. Combo files

2. Canadian CSC file

3. Verizon Firmware to download and flash?

Please please please, need your IMMEDIATE help! Need to return the phone!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nelms:
Here is the link for the vzw V4 firmware

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note8/SM-N950U/VZW/download/N950USQS4CRE1/219668/

I'm still not able to locate V4 canadian CSC file
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UltraNoob:
I want to convert an AT&T device to Rogers Canada. When i set the CSC would i be using RWC for the naming portion?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Full wipe flash to U1, which is only possible if your AT&T firmware isn't on the v2 bootloader. If you are on v1, you are good to foash. Never flash the HOME CSC's when cross-flashing. Once you have flashed to U1, skip the bulk of the setup, enable developer options, enable USB debugging, and then proceed to flash the W firmware the same way.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UltraNoob:
Really appreciate the help.

I just got this note 8 off of ebay and it is still on the August 2017 security patch so I'm assuming i still have the original bootloader. If I'm understanding you correctly, i use the "flash unlocked firmware" guide first, and then use the same guide to flash the rogers FW.

If this is the case, I'm not sure why USB debugging needs to be enabled.

Should i flash a specific version of the unlocked and Rogers versions?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symber:
[MENTION=3116388]jcsww[/MENTION] Any chance you could answer this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
USB Debugging needs to be enabled for ODIN to flash the files to your device. Yes. The flash unlock firmware guide is very straight forward. I would stick to the W with the v1 bootloader until the U1 firmware is updated to the v2 bootloader.

I am not familiar with Republic Wireless and the bands it would rrquire. However, the U1 firmware should have enough bands available to be compatible with all US arrier networks. If you flash to the U1, make sure you full wipe and have your Republic Wireless SIM in while flashing so the first boot setup can retrieve everything it needs for your newly flashed device to work with the network your SIM uses.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symber:
They use Sprint and T-Mobile towers depending on signal and/or phone supposedly (similar to Google Fi). They're also hybrid normal and Wi-Fi calling like Fi.

Checking with an app it showed connection to Sprint yesterday, but I can dig a bit deeper to be sure there's nothing screwy I'd need to worry about. If this method would be good enough to work with Fi or with T-Mobiles Wi-Fi calling then I imagine it should work with RW as well.

Thanks [MENTION=3116388]jcsww[/MENTION]!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UltraNoob:
So if I currently flash the W FW while on V1 of the bootloader, is it ok for me to install OTA updates ie update to oreo without issue?

I plan on keeping the device on the Rogers FW to take advantage of VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling.

The phone is currently sitting on the U1 fw with the v1 bootloader.

Thanks again
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
There is an update to the W firmware that does update the bootloader to v2. If you plan on keeping the device on Rogers, then go ahead and update it when that update is available to install.

When converting from one firmware to another, the updates for the firmware you have installed will be the updates you receive.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symber:
So, quick follow up (I hope). Followed the Flash Unlocked (U1 XAA firmware) over carrier (U VZW) guide. Downloaded the patched Odin as well as PrinceComsey just to cover my bases along with the N950U1UEU3CRC1_N950U1OYM3CRC1_XAA firmware. Unzipped and unzipped the individual files.

Phone shows up as "Added!!" as expected. Navigate to all the files (BL-->BL, AP-->AP, CP-->CP, CSC-->CSC - did nothing with userdata field or HOME_CSC file), double check settings. Fails.

Repeat everything with PC Odin. Fails.

Change each Odin.ini from 1 back to 0 just in case and try both Odins again. Fail.

Download N950U1UES4CRE1_N950U1OYM4CRE1_XAA firmware from SamMobile. Repeat all those combos. All Fail.

Not really sure what else to check other than perhaps my bootloader being the wrong version - going to look for that next. Phone is on Oreo with the May 1st security patch which seems pretty up to date so I assume I'm not on the v1 bootloader. I plan to look that up next.

Any chance you can point me in the right direction (hopefully) one last time?

Edit: I'm open to answers from anyone who happens to know what I'm stupidly overlooking, not just the awesome jcsww =)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Check the Build Number under Settings, About Pbone. The last 5 characters are the most important. If those last 5 start with a 2, then you are on the v2 bootloader. Since you mention the May security patch, that would suggest that you are on the v2 bootloader. If you are on the v1 though. Then make sure you have USB Debugging enabked in the Developer Options before booting into Download Mode to attempt flashing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symber:
R16NW.N950USQS4CRE1 (Maybe U firmware is different than U1 for telling the bootloader version?)

I did, however, forget to turn USB debugging back on after the last factory reset. Going to run through the steps again now that I fixed that stupid mistake lol

If there's anything else I'm doing wrong feel free to mention it while I wait to see if this flash finally works. Going to attempt the CRE1 firmware first since it seems to be the most recent.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
I jeepnforgetting this thread is about the Note 8, as I keep jumping back and forth between the Note 8 area and S9 Plus. You are on bootloader 4, which is common. There is a v4 bootloader U1, so you shouldn't have any issues flashing to it and the same goes for the W firmware, which I flashed my mother's Note 8 from to the U1.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symber:
Still failing with the v4 bootloader firmware (4CRE1) that I listed even with USB debugging switched back on. Tried both versions of Odin and UMS/PATCH set to both 0 and 1. Also, I assume that the 3CRC1 firmware from the first page isn't worth trying since thats v3 bootloader and a downgrade shouldn't work? In any case, thanks for the help. I'll have to fight with it some more tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
I haven't pereonally tried to download the bootloader but all posts mentioning trying it, failed. What version of ODIN are you using?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symber:
The 2 versions in the initial post for the Carrier flashing to unlocked firmware guide. Used the one listed as patched and also tried prince comeys.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Okay. I haven't tried either of those myself. I used the same one I used for flashing my first and second S9 Plus.

Edit: this one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symber:
Still no luck. Failed again. I must be doing something wrong, I just cant imagine what. It's rather straightforward.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Try a different USB port. I had fails with mine until I switched to another port for some reason. I usually ise the front ports on my case but it always failed for me. Connecting directly to the USB 3 hub on my desk worked. If you still have failed flashes. Try downloading the firmware from Updato. Their site is slow but I haven't had any issues using any of their files.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UltraNoob:
Also try another USB cable. It has happened to me in the past.

---------- Post added at 10:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:20 AM ----------

Another question, can i mix and match FW and CSC?

I really like that the bloat is completely removed from the U1 FW, but i would like to have VoLTE and WiFi Calling from the Rogers FW.

First of all, will this combo work, and second of all will i receive OTA updates? In the case I do receive updates, will have to reflash the Rogers CSC after every update?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symber:
I was using a front port too so had a lot of hope for this one, but no luck so far (still going to try every combo though).

Great idea, I'll try this too! God knows I've had plenty of finicky cables that don't want to work in my car all the time.

Thanks guys, I'll report back when I'm out of test options again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yeah...common issue...I would just get a new SIM from ATT
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kinglove1211:
If I wanted to change the device code from APR to XAA how would I go about doing it? I am rooted.Thank you....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gottria:
If I'm already on XAA and want to add WiFi calling and VOLTE for ATT do I just flash the CSC and the USERDATA ontop of it or do I have to flash CSC, USERDATA, and the XAA?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] w714icked:
Verizon note 8

I have a verizon note 8 using it with metro pcs right now I just flashed the unlock version and it's unbelievable how much faster and the battery life is now the phone was already good but this makes it way way better thanks alot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] livystewy01:
What firmware is that?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sudermatt:
Has anyone flashed from Verizon locked to unlocked?

Anything I should be wary of. I posted a long question a couple pages ago but got no response...thought I would simplify things.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
There is a method out there for rooted users to edit the info...but if you wanted you could just follow the switching carrier guide and change csc to XAA then follow the root guide to get back where you are at
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yes...if already running XAA just flash CSC and USERDATA...you can also try just USERDATA or just csc...different strokes for different folks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gottria:
What's the difference between the 2? I thought both had to be flashed to get the ATT features?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] livystewy01:
Which firmware is that
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rajachowdary:
sprint sm-N950USQU1AQI5 note 8

I have got sprint sm-N950USQU1AQI5 version, but I see device mismatch errors if I use combination file. Any suggestion for sm-N950USQU1AQI5 version is appreciated. I want to unlock the sprint carrier and able to use different carrier.

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
So they must of fixed the issue and because I still had the bad sim that is why it's not working? So once I swap out sim for new one all features will work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] prican25:
I may do the same thing after work and see what happens at the AT&T store if they can help getting WiFi calling working.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gottria:
Just flashed USERDATA and CSC over my XAA version and then did a factory reset, so far so good. Should have factory reset before flashing but I forgot, weird thing is when it full boots up and starts restoring apps Nova is my default launcher instead of Touchwiz. Got the message to setup WiFi calling so I'll do that after apps restore.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ZSwagger1988:
Verizon Note 8 Help!!

I use AT&T and i got a Verizon Note8. I flashed the factory no carrier firmware and now i need to flash back to Verizon, I flashed back but I had my AT&T sim in the phone and now it's registering as an AT&T phone and when I try to flash the Verizon firmware in Odin, It gives me an device mismatch error. Any ideas, I gotta get this phone back on Verizon
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gottria:
Well everything works except calling. I'll have to go back and just flash the AT&T full firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kinglove1211:
I thank you for your reply,I already tried that.I am wanting to switch the carrier from SPR to XAA IN the bootloader screen.Where it says carrier.Can that be done? The actual product code is what I'm wanting to change,not just the csc.Any way to do That?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gottria:
Tried that but sill not able to make calls on LTE. Starts call then just says call ended.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Send a screenshot of your about phone from settings .... First couple of pages

Slide up one notch so your phone number isn't showing
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] WhiteReign:
N950USQU3CRC2

Would this be the stock version for Verizon. Said it was and I am trying to remove every thing and go back to stock. Thanks all
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symber:
Well thanks to [MENTION=4629807]UltraNoob[/MENTION] and [MENTION=3116388]jcsww[/MENTION] I've at least made progress (I think). Switching to the rear port and a different USB cable has at least not failed as readily as every single other attempt. Unfortunately, now I'm concerned for another reason. It's sitting at "SetupConnection.." for 20 minutes now. That feels a bit excessive for a flash. Also, not sure if its safe to eventually unplug and try again. Whats this typically take? 5 minutes? I'll let it sit for at least 45-1hr before I mess with amything.

---------- Post added at 12:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:48 PM ----------

Thats the April 2nd Verizon firmware. May 23rd is N950USQS4CRE1.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
That does seem very long. The flash process shouldn't take more than about 5 or so minutes. Has it started to flash any of the files yet? Have you installed the Samsung driver for the device when it is in download mode?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symber:
Yeah I let it sit for an hour and no change at all, no progression to flashing as far as I can tell. The Samsung driver is installed and the computer recognizes the phone, though I'm not sure I installed it initially while the phone was in download mode. It may have been before hooking it up. That said, it shows in Device Manager as a connected Samsung adb interface.

Edit: Well this is mixed news. Powered the phone off for a while then restarted the process and I'm back to failing lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
That all sounds correct. Are you sure you have USB Debugging in the Developer Options enabled? The only ootions in ODIN that should be checked by default should be, auto reboot and factory reset. Did you use the patched exe to launch ODIN?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UltraNoob:
[MENTION=3116388]jcsww[/MENTION]

Another question, can i mix and match FW and CSC?

I really like that the bloat is completely removed from the U1 FW, but i would like to have VoLTE and WiFi Calling from the Rogers FW.

First of all, will this combo work, and second of all will i receive OTA updates? In the case I do receive updates, will have to reflash the Rogers CSC after every update?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] evo4G305:
Getiing an error
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] WhiteReign:
Were can I get this with out joining some BS website www.sammobile.com? N950USQS4CRE1.