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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Flame Red:
Thank you. I got the Patched Odin off this forum and the N950U1UES5CSA1_N950U1OYM5CSA1_ATT.zip file off Sammy. I tried to flash both the HOME_CSC and later the CSC but it refused to flash either for some reason. I think Odin stops one from flashing a Snapdragon image to an Exynos? That is why I was trying to figure out how to extract the CSC and make it into a flashable zip that could maybe be used by TWRP?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Ypu can't flash a SnapDragon image on a Exynos device and vice versa. If you want the US CSC's on a Exynos device, look for the combination ROM's.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thrisna.p16:
I'm unlocking n950usqs5crk1 if I install the n950u1 firmware whether my n950u will be locked again ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Cross-flashing firmware does not affect the phones SIM lock/unlock status either way.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thrisna.p16:
better to install firmware n950u att or n950u1 att?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
There are no carrier specific official U1 firmware! Any carrier specific U1 firmware is a combination firmware and not an official release from Samaing. If you want to receive OTA's after flashing and don't want to chance getting a device software modified warning. Stick to the official comete firmware. The official U1 firmware is a non-carrier specific firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thrisna.p16:
I just want to get an ota update, now I will install the n950u att firmware? right?

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I just want to get an ota update, now I will install the n950u att firmware? right?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Yes, but what firmware are you on now?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thrisna.p16:
Product Code: SM_G950UZKAXAS

PDA: N950USQU4CRF3

CSC: N950UOYN3CRF2

Baseband: N950USQS5CRK1

Bootloader: N950USQS5CRK1

can you advise me which firmware I should download ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Was your device purchased from the US or Canada? What carrier is the current firmware on the device for?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thrisna.p16:
I do not know ? I bought this cellphone like that and if I see the download mode written by the carrier at & t, that's why I'm confused which firmware to install?

I come from Indonesia

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sorry if my english is not good
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
It looks like your device is running a combination ROM. The base does not look like it is from the North American model but the CSC is.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thrisna.p16:
So, what should I do ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Figure out what your device is first. If your device has an Exynos processor in it, successfully flashing a full North American firmware will brick your device and vice versa. Once you know what device you soecifically have and thenfirmware it came with, you can decide whether or not you want to go back to the original firmware or figure out what you can flash to get what you want out of it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thrisna.p16:
my device uses snapdragon 835
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Go to Settings, About Phone, and post only the model number. Then go into Software Information and post the third line under Service Provider SW Version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thrisna.p16:
Model number : SM-N950U

Changelist: 13368517

Buildnumber: R16NW.N950USQU4CRF3

SE for android status :

Enforcing

SEPF_SM-N950U_8.0.0_0017

Mon Nov 26 11:10:04 2018

only that
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Okay. That looks right. The build number, 4CRF3 tells you a couple of things. Your device has the v4 bootloader. You can only flash a firmware with a v4 or newer bootloader. If you flash to a firmware with a v5 bootloader, then you be limited to flashing firmware in the future with the v5 bootloader only. CRF3 ia more or less the important aspect of the build along with the N950USQ.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thrisna.p16:
if I install bootloader v5 what will happen and vice versa if I install bootloader v4 will I receive the ota update?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
If you fully flash with wipe (not using the HOME_CSC), then you will be able to receive OTA's normally. The catch is, OTA's for AT&T firmware are only sent out over AT&T's network. If you want your device to receive OTA's independent of the carrier you are using, I would recommend flashing the latest 950U1 firmware. If you flash to the U1 firmware, you will need to use the CSC that wipes the device, not the HOME_CSC for the full conversion to happen and to ensure you have no issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thrisna.p16:
can you give a link for 950u1 that is suitable for the device? and steps to install via Odin in detail?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Check Updato for the most reliable downloads. You want the U1 XAA images only and with the v4 bootloader or newer. Flashing instructions are just about everywhere along with the links to the modded or patched ODIN.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thrisna.p16:
and how to get the CSC you meant earlier?

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is it okay if I install bootloader v5?

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and where can I get CSC wiping devices?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Each factory ODIN image contqins two CSC files. One Home_CSC and another CSC file that varies in name slightly. Delete the HOME_CSC and use the other that comes in the archive. Use WinRAR or 7Zip to extract fhe file you download to ensure the file isn't corrupted during extract, like Windows seems to do when using the Windows Zip Utility.

The v5 bootloader is fine to flash. It is the most current bootloader version to date for the device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CSamsel11:
Also curious about this. When I make calls on my VZW Note8 with XAA Unlocked firmware, calls go over 3G instead of LTE. Pop VZW SIM back in, calls over LTE. AT&T is shutting down their 3G network soon, so wondering the answer to this same question - what can be flashed to enable VoLTE on my device?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mobbdeep:
I have a Sprint Note 8 and I'm trying to carrier switch it to T-Mobile for my buddy. The baseband version is N950USQS5CRL1. Can someone tell me which combination file I need in order to do a carrier switch with this version?

Thnaks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
None! Don't use a combination file to carrier switch on North American hardware. Flash with the modded or patched ODIN to the U1 non-carrier soecific firmware, making sure you use the correct CSC file (not the HOME_CSC), and repeat the process with the TMB U the exact same way.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mobbdeep:
When I put the phone in download mode and use Odin PrinceCosmy, I load everything into the boxes and press start; it immediately fails. I am using N950U1UEU2BQL2 under "ODIN FILES TO FLASH (Unlocked Non-Carrier Firmware)" section of the original post. However, it doesn't include a UMS file. Also, once I figure how why it's failing on the unlocked non-carrier firmware and flash it, do I go back in and flash the TMB U firmware under the "Complete Carrier Firmware" section or "Unlocked Carrier Specific Links" section?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Try the modded or patched ODIN 3.13.3.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ekimshaff:
Problems Changing Carrier -Oreo

Current Note 8 Firmware: N95OU1UES5CSB1

I have a USA Note 8 that was originally a Verizon phone but was successfully flashed to T-Mobile Firmware with this guide when I was running Nougat about a year ago.

I want to take the T-Mo firmware back to Verizon but now that I'm on Oreo it seems the process is slightly different in that you no longer need to use a combo file?

I flashed the T-Mo firmware to an unbranded OU1 firmware and then tried to flash the a current OU Verizon firmware but got a mismatch error.

I need it to be Verizon again so I can trade in my device. Can anyone let me know what I'm missing here?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nameback:
I'm on the earliest Snapdragon Pie Beta and now I can't seem to flash anything else. ODIN Just fails to flash anything, I've tried several different Oreo builds or the Pie builds. I feel like I'm doing something wrong, any tips?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bokito:
Verizon to Rogers flash (N950U to N950W)

Just got Verizon Note 8 recently and using it here in Canada. Looks like Bands B12/B17 are disabled, judging by poor reception vs my SGS8 , and there's also no mimo support/carrier aggregation or VoLTE support. No access to band selection via keypad...

My plan is to move over to Rogers firmware or just carrier features of that firmware.

If i have read everything correctly, to do this conversion, i should flash unlocked firmware to get rid of bloat first and then just flash USER and CSC from Rogers firmware.

It's going to take 4 days to download from updato, anyone has faster link to share? RWC-N950WVLS5CRL1

I'm not clear on combination Firmware and XAC HOME_CSC. Which one do i pick? Will combo of the firmware files noted bellow work for what i intend to do?

Currently loaded

SM-N950UZVAXAA

* Country: USA (Verizon)

* PDA N950USQS5CSA1

* Product Code VZW

* CSC N950UOYN5CSA1

* BASEBAND N950USQS5CSA1

* ========================

* NEED TO BE ON THIS FIRMWARE

* Country: Canada (Rogers)

* PDA N950WVLS5CRL1

* Product Code RWC

* CSC N950WOYV5CRL1

* Phone N950WVLS5CRL1

=====================

* UNLOCKED FIRMWARE

* Country: USA

* PDA N950U1UES5CSB1

* Product Code XAA

* CSC N950U1OYM5CSB1

* Phone N950U1UES5CSB1

* ==================
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Flash to the full U1 first with wipe, then flash to the full W firmware with wipe. Combination fflashes are only needed when you are flashing a CSC for a firmware that isn't for your device region. Example: TMB U CSC on a Exynos F or DS device.

Flashing the full firmware, not using the HOME_CSC, and wiping fully converts the device and will receive OTA's for that firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bokito:
Aha, ok, that makes sense now. Thanks for the reply, i'll advise on how the update goes .

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gaganji:
Tried following the steps to do a Carrier switch from Verizon to T-Mobile, but failed. Have the updated one: N950USQS5CSA1. Don't know which combination and stock to use.

Any help appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
You don't use any combination file at all. You use the full XAA U1 firmware to flash to first, then flash to the full TMB U firmware you want on your device. You need the modded or patched ODIN to convert your device. Do not use the HOME_CSC! You need to use the other CSC to ensure the conversion goes properly both times. You have to have USB Debugging enabked in the Developer Options for both flashes. Both firmware must be bootloader v5. Are you using the original USB cable that came with the device? Have you tried a USB 2.0 port? Do you have the correct drivers installed for your device when it is in Download Mode?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gaganji:
Thanks so much for your reply.

Will give it a try, looking for v5 version of U1.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gutierrez_e:
So I have an ATT unlocked Note 8 (SM-N950U) currently on R16NW.N950USQS5CSA1 running on tmobile network. Recently switched to MetroPCS. Which the csc code is TMK. As soon as I put the metro sim card I lose wifi calling but when I'm with tmobile the feature returns. Do I need to flash the TMK firmware on onto my note 8 and if I do how would I go on doing that since its only available for the SM-N950U1 model
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dharvey4651:
If this has been asked already, please accept my humble apology.

Does anyone here know whether or not I can combine files from different "sets" of Odin files?

Example..

N950U1UEU5CRL2 - unlocked firmware

N950USQS5CRL1 - userdata and csc file

I am trying to get my device on the CRL2 software so that I can take the OTA to the beta but retain as many T-Mobile features as possible.

All files are downloaded and ready to go if anyone tells me this will work.

EDIT... Decided to just go ahead and try it. Worst case scenario, I just have to flash the full CRL1 T-Mobile Odin files to recover so what's the harm in trying lol...

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To anyone interested, this worked. I was able to combine N950U1UEU5CRL2 (AP, BL and CP) with N950USQS5CRL1(CSC and USERDATA) to get a fully functioning T-Mobile firmware running the latest "unlocked" software.

EDIT... Just so you're aware however, it will not allow me to install the Pie beta version ZSAB. Gives an error saying permission denied. Most likely because of the T-Mobile add-ons.

Next question if anyone can answer it... Can you flash a carrier USERDATA from one android version to another? Example.. can you flash an Oreo USERDATA to Pie?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gaganji:
U1 installed. Thank you for the advice.

1. Do you think I should install AT&T if I use a Cricket Wireless card in the US?

2. What about if I use the 4G VOLTE Jio network in India. Should I convert to the INS firmware, or just leave it on the US firmwares, not sure if VOLTE will work on them.

That's what I want to get working. VOLTE.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
If you want VoLTE, it might be worth trying the AT&T firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bokito:
Thanks!

Just to update. Everything worked out great, converted to Rogers firmware. No major issues, except with computer USB 3.0. Odin was getting stuck at setup connection. Once i moved cable to 2.0 ,flash worked fine.

1. I did test U1 firmware with Rogers sim card to see if would get VoLTE or access to service menu via *#2263#, to no avail. Also my reported signal coverage wasn't as good.

2. I extracted Rogers firmware and flashed. It did not contain UMS file.

3. After flash, i got VoLTE back and access to service menu from keypad

4. Signal coverage is better as it was camping on B12 700 band

5. Thanks again! :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gaganji:
Thanks!

Trying the ATT firmware now, hopefully, some luck with VoLTE here in India on the Jio network.

If it doesn't work, is it easy to switch to an Indian firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
North American devices require a combinatiin firmware because the SnapDragon base if the firmware is not compatible with Exynos firmware. On the U1 firmware, have you tried manually putting in the APN and IMS settings for your carrier?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gaganji:
Gotcha!

APN settings are easy. I can't get to the IMS menu to change anything though, I assume that cause it's Oreo?

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ATT firmware didn't turn on VoLTE :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
There is a dialer code for the menu to change that. I am not sure what it ias off hand but it shouldn't be too hard to look up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gaganji:
Would it be the same dialer code for all North American models? Tried a few they all say Call Ended or Connection problem or invalid MMI code. :(

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IMS Settings says, Permission Denied.

Trying T-mobile Firmware, hoping VoLTE turns on.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jowhee:
I meant to comment on this earlier. I pretty much did the same but I'm with Vidéotron they also use Rogers towers/frequencies. I used the CSC and whichever file contained the VTR modem.bin. I now have much better signal, VoLTE, wifi calling and wifi sms works sort of. The only bug I've encountered is sometimes sms won't work over wifi. It may be the firmware or the fact that I'm using Google messages for sms. It's not a deal breaker for me. I should also note that I didn't notice the bug on Oreo but I wasn't on the u1 Oreo firmware for very long, it was used as a gateway to access the pie beta.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gaganji:
Both ATT and TMB firmware doesn't give me VoLTE working.

Accessing the IMS Settings app says permissions denied.

Not sure what else I can do to get VoLTE working. Converting to the INS firmware (Indian) seems complicated.

If anyone can help me with n950u1 to n950f conversion, would appreciate it!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Flame Red:
I too was trying to figure out how to use N950U1 on my n950F and could not get it to work. I am not a developer. I have VOlte working but the T CSC I am using is VERY old and I was looking for an update.

But I can give you a couple of tips.

First, search XDA and look for CSCSelection_S8_S7_V1.2.5_Note 8.zip on XDA. It is no longer supported and the CSC are very old. It works on PIE and Oreo and earlier. Flash it and select ATT.

Next you will need an IMEI of a real AT&T phone that supports Volte. It can be an old S7 or whatever model. But it HAS to be the IMEI of a real phone sold by T. Call the friendly T operator and have her associate that phone's IMEI with your number. Then reboot - and wait a couple minutes and Volte will work.

If you attempt to give the friendly ATT operator your IMEI of your N950F, their system will NOT recognize the feature set and it will NOT activate VOlte for you.

If the operator is stubborn or dumb, just don't fight with them, and call back and get a different operator that is helpful!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gaganji:
Thanks for the tip. I'm trying to get n950f on my n950u. The U versions don't give me VoLTE.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mobbdeep:
I am not having any luck at all. I don't know if it's because the Note 8 I am working on is locked to Sprint or what. The current firmware version it's on is N950USQS5CSA1 and I've tried quite a few XAA firmware versions that seem to fail immediately in Odin whether it's patched Odin, Modded Odin, Prince Comsy Odin, and regular Odin. I've tried N950U1UEU5CRL2 XAA and N950U1UES5CSA1.. none work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Do you have USB Debugging enabled in Developer Options? Do you have the ADB Android drivers installed for your device when it is in Download Mode? Are you using the original USB cable that came with your device? Are you using a USB port that is not shared with any other ports?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mobbdeep:
USB Debugging Mode is enabled in Developer Options.

ADB Android drivers are installed (see attached image).

Device is in Download Mode.

Yes, I'm using the original cable that came with the device.

I have a USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 port on the front of my desktop and it's plugged into the USB 2.0 port.

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Give the USB 3 port a try. For some, USB 2 works better for some reason. I have flashed mine a few times through a USB 3 hub I plug all of my devices into. Also, try using a rear port and not one through the front panel.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mobbdeep:
Good news!

I was able to successfully flash N950U1UES5CSB1 (XAA) to the phone and then flashed N950USQS5CRL1 (TMB) afterwards, but it is referring me to call Sprint to unlock the phone (Invalid SIM) and that my T-Mobile SIM card is reading as ATT under the SIM information in Settings even though the phone is a Sprint phone, the SIM card is T-Mobile, and the flashed firmware is T-Mobile. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Did you originally flash without your SIM card in the device? I had that happen with what was last a T-Mobile firmware S9 Plus when trying to flash it to AT&T. Without an active SIM in during flashing of the carrier you intend on using it on. The device assumes it is going to get what was in it before.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mobbdeep:
So when I get to the new carrier flashing part, am I flashing it with or without an active SIM in it? Also, since the device is locked to Sprint still, can I flash it to AT&T and use my T-Mobile SIM in it or does it need to be a T-Mobile flash?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
You flash it with the SIM in it. Flashing to a different firmware do not affect the SIM lock status at all. If your phone is locked to Sprint, it will remain locked to Sprint regardless of what firmware you flash until you have it unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 562TOKER:
Hi yall, so I just got this note 8 from t mobile and want to use it for boost mobile, I've seen it works fine for other ppl but when I try to flash mine just fails without even starting. Idk if I'm mistaken but is it better to flash when on 8.0 android I don't need to switch the TMB to SPR just flash firmware than being 7.1.1? My phone is on android 7.1.1 with baseband N950USQU3BRA9. Will it help more if I update to latest than switch firmware? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Personally, flashing to the U1 firmware first, then to the U or W firmware you want after always works best.

You can't flash a firmware with an earlier version of the bootloader your device already has. 3BRA9 tells you that your device has the v3 bootloader. Any firmware you flash must have the v3 bootloader or newer and that rule applies to any bootloader version that is installed on your device. Once updated to v5, you can only flash and use firmware with the v5 in the future.

Do you have USB Debugging enabled within Developer Options?

Do you have the Modded or Patched ODIN 3.13.3?

Do you have the drivers for your device installed while it is in Download Mode?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 562TOKER:
I downloaded the Samsung drivers from here, USB debugging is enabled, I tried the 3 odin from here 3.13.3 patched , regular and 3.12 prince cosmy and same result. I have windows 10 which I don't like and haven't had chance to downgrade my hp omen. Is there anything I need to do for W10 to make it work better?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Although I don't care much for WIndows 10 either. I use it and it works fine for flashing. Nothing special to be done over my Windows 8.1 machine. Have you tried a USB 2 port? Then again, some have better luck with a USB 3 port.