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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Switching carrier guide and then flash Verizon firmware...bands will be enabled...make sure your device is unlocked by carrier, though...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Hey thanks

Also @ BlueFox721

Was wondering if there was any other ideas to troubleshoot.

Currently I have still been able to consistently make and receive phone calls with the VoLTE and VoLTE-Video tabs disabled. However there are two things I would like to solve.

1) I believe there is no VoLTE and I'm thinking no HD Voice (calls don't seem to have that clarity that I notice with HD Voice calls to other phones capable of HD Voice). I wish for the best of all and to be able to have that ability.

2) Although I can "force" WiFi Calling by going to Airplane mode and then turning on WiFi. The phone definitely then make WiFi calls properly. And WiFi Calling seems to remain provisioned properly. However, the handoff to WiFi Calling when service is really poor doesn't happen like it does for stock / unrooted firmware. This morning at my place of work I was in an area that would normally have WiFi Calling active almost 100% of the time because the service is so marginal -- but now WiFi calling doesn't activate unless I do airplane mode and then WiFi on -- then WiFi Calling works great.

Do you guys have any ideas? Or do you have any suggestions on who else might have some troubleshooting suggestions? I had hope that the CSC guru , [MENTION=5899304]Tkkg1994[/MENTION] , might be willing to help me / us

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Since you are rooted you can edit the cscfeatures.xml...if you do rename current one to cscfeatures.xml.bak in case you want to revert...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Hey thank you very much for the suggestion. One of my problems is that I haven't had much luck with editing that file in the past. Another problem is that I don't really understand why things would behave the way they do as I have mentioned them. The last thing is that I guess I'm not really sure how to edit the file as it exists. I just see a bunch of garbled characters LOL maybe that's because of the encryption. I'll do a search and try to figure some things out but if you have any suggestions to point me in the right direction that would be awesome. What would really be awesome is to have a working AT&T CSC feature file so I could use that to copy and paste or at least as an example. I think I may have made some copies from old installs I'll check thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SEVENEDGE:
For those who are flashing different carriers, beside Visual Voicemail and maybe WIFI CALLING, why do you prefer a different carrier instead of the U1 firmware? I flashed my Verizon Note 8 to U1.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xhitskwadx:
Okay I will try that when I get home. I've been all over the forums and believe I've tried factory reset and boot to bootloader. Wondering if there's anything special I have to do with ADB tools?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
[MENTION=5649240]BlueFox721[/MENTION] I got a notification from Xfinity last night for a new update which seems to be a December patch. Didn't get to flash it because it was literally right before I shutdown to Root. Rebooted before rooting but notification was gone. Have you seen or heard anything of that? I didn't think we were going to be getting monthly security updates. If that's the case good on Samsung for stepping up I guess. I know Xfinity doesn't really have their own team besides stripping the Verizon version and adding the Xfinity Apps to it(runs on Verizon's network). I'm unrooting now to see if I get the notification again.

PS. I'll be hosting the newest BQK2 Xfinity file on my drive account because I kept getting server errors from AFH last night. Link will be posted soon so you can add to OP.

Edit: BQK2 for Xfinity CCT link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uf4SWq7vY3RJjLWz5cQGOpYFTngH23RY/view?usp=sharing
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Xfinity Mobile has, in fact, been very good about pushing regular OTA updates on a timely basis. On my S8+, there was one near end of October, another near Thanksgiving, and another one about a week ago. All pushed by Samsung, of course. Seems like Samsung is stepping up their game.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Yeah, they have been really good. I'm actually really glad that they don't bloat the software besides the 5 apps they do. Which are actually useful! ??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drbveb88:
Hey Jammol... Long time no talk friend.

Hope everything is well.

Can you help me out... Im coming from vzw rooted with Samfail.

I just need to odin flash the vzw carrier firmware to go back to unrooted stock right?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Hey man,

Yeah all you'll need to do is Odin the stock firmware and you should be set. You'll have to reboot a few times to get rid of the Custom stamp on boot screen, or flash in Odin twice back to back, but other than that you'll be fine.

So you hopped on the Note 8 train eh?! ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drbveb88:
Yeah.. i hopped back on the spenship. Since the note 3 bro, the pen is always something that pulls me back. It helps with my work so much. I also was a n7 victim so i paid $525 for it. I wouldnt have done it for $900..

Phone is straight beast!!

Thanks for the help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Yeah it's really good. Little disappointed with Samsung's cave to the US markets when it comes to the bootloader though. Did you get back to stock successfully?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JJR85:
So this should work then. I wanna flash my tmobile to sprint. Has anybody flash one?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drbveb88:
Your right about the bootloader. F Samsung!

I am successfully back. Probably going to flash the 2nd Oreo beta tonight.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mgrmitch:
Still confused

I have a Verizon Note 8 and have switched carriers to T-Mobile. I flashed the firmware for T-Mobile last night using regular Odin. I now have both T-Mobile and Verizon bloatware. Would like to remove Verizon bloatware. I do not have wifi calling and other features. I am unable to get to Shortcut Master lite LTEFuntionality test nothing happens when i select it. My service provider SW ver still shows is as VZW/VZW/VZW. It also looks like I have the correct T-mobile firmware. Any help? What am I missing? Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
I have disabled VOLTE and VOLTE Video in the CSC files. It will be in the latest SamFail. Release will be in the next few days.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Sounds good. This may get you less complaints from AT&T users as far as being able to make calls. But you did see my subsequent Post in that this work around wasn't great because it's still did not allow for WiFi calling and of course doesn't allow for v o l t e
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Your above message states that WFC does work...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
See this previous message subsequent to my first one
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Didnt see that one. Well you can still test when its time
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Of course .... I'm available, just PM me and I can give you contact info

I just wish we could find out what the root process does to AT&T not allowing VoLTE and other stuff to work

Everything seems to register find

The one thing that I noticed and can't compare to back when I had all features working on V1 of the root (because I've upgraded) ... Is the device status reports as Custom instead of official
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Said that before
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lightshield:
Ok, I tried my best to follow these guides and switch a Verizon model to the Tmobile firmware.

After a lot of trial and error, I have it up and running. However my Provider in settings shows XAA/XAA/VZW instead of TMB.

I do not have any Wi-Fi calling options. It shows that it is build ending in QJA, but won't find the December Mobile update.

Can anyone help me get this last part straightened out so I can use Wi-Fi calling and Volte on Tmobile?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pospower:
Where can I find unlocked firmware bk2... I used the bk1 file from the carrier unlocked post and got rid of the Verizon bloat but that thread only has links up to bk1. So I can't update to Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
THe oreo thread is where the link is.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] manmay:
I was able to flash my device to the U1 following your steps. Thank you for your hard work...I have donated some $$ to you. Appreciate the help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ctyler17:
Help?

Trying to go from sprint to verizon. I used all the firmware files from the "switching carriers" post and get a "mismatch" error in odin. What should i do?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ctyler17:
Finally got verizon firmwares to go thru but phone still cant use 4glte, verizon website says imei not compatible. Any thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] imblfmstr:
I am user a based in India and I am about to receive my unlocked Sprint Note 8 through my cousin.

I read through the forum but the things are not that clear to me as it says you cant revert to previous versions or there would not be any OTA if we flash the unlocked. Since I will be using the phone in India can you please help me a few things on how to proceed:-

# Which unlocked firmware to be downloaded (links or code of the firmware)

# LTE bands available on unlocked firmware ? (need Band 3, 5, and 40)

# Volte needed ( I am greedy)

# OTA available or not

Request if someone can help me through this with firmware links. I know its time consuming and a repetition but I am getting in to this stuff after a long time and need some guidance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MarineSSGT0629:
I have the n950U1 version Note 8. My baseband ends in BQL2. I am on T-Mobile and would like to have the enhanced messaging work as well as all of the antennas (I read that 4x4 MIMO isnt enabled until I flash tmo's software).

I would prefer not to root if it isn't necessary. Is there a way to get the enhanced messaging, video calling, and best reception/data speeds working without the carrier bloat? Also, I dont see anything in the post about the build BQL2. What should I use? Sorry for the amateur questions. I haven't flashed since I had the HTC Thunderbolt and I am honestly pretty lost.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bimmerwill925:
Hey guys need some help please. I am currently running a note 8 on att SM-950U (locked) and would like to flash the unlocked firmware to get rid of bloat and some other features.

My question is my phone is currently running a BQK2 baseband/build number and the unlocked firmware that is provided has a build number ending in BQK1. Is it still possible to flash the unlocked firmware or is it not possible? Thanks in advance! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bimmerwill925:
UPDATE!***

I can confirm that going from the bk2 baseband to the bk1 for the unlocked firmware worked! Just follw the original guide step by step and it should all be good from there! Cheers!! :D:D:D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] datfinedude:
Ok, so I'm trying to change my carrier. On step 25 it says to put: echo "XXX" > /efs/imei/mps_code.dat . my line reads: echo "TMK" > /efs/imei/mps_code.dat . After I type Code; it says "Code: not found". If I continue past that, when I get to the next "Code;" it says " 'Code' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" . Please Help!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] iFreDDyz:
N950us qs2bql9

I have taken the N950US QS2BQL9 update. Will this still work. I do not want to brick my shiny note8...... :angel:

Sprint Note 8... Sprint unlocked... Using TMO network currently... WOuld like to use TMO firmware

Can I go from SPR N950USQS2BQL9 to TMO N950USQU2BQJA firmware ???? ::fingers crossed::

STEP 6.. has me concerned. I do no want to start if by me having updated this will not work.....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Friendlyx355:
I flashed the t-mobile carrier onto my note 8 and i got the apps for t-mobile and everything, but i can't find wifi calling. Did i do something wrong?

Update: i also have no volte...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Meurdar:
Just wanted to say THANKS! Stock ATT flashed to unlocked then csc ATT for no bloat and everything works volte, Wi-Fi calling and my hotspot is now unlocked. After I move in a month and get some cash back in the bank I will be donating. Happy New Year!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Malnoth:
I have an unlocked SM-N950U1 note 8 that I flashed the N950USQU2BQLA Tmobile firmware using "Flashing Carrier Firmware: Post 3".

If I want to flash back to the original unbranded firmware "N950U1UES2BQL2", can I just follow "Flashing Unlocked Firmware: Post 4", or do I have to follow "Carrier Switching: Post 2"?

What is the difference?

Also, under the "Flashing Unlocked Firmware: Post 4" the UMS is left blank. Is that correct? Does the unbranded FW not come with a UMS file?

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Yes

No

Yes

Yes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] babbar559:
do i get future ota updates if i flash full carrier firmware on my unlocked note 8?. thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fogame:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] babbar559:
thanks...i did flash att firmware and still on November security patch. no update for December security patch.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
I can confirm that both VZW and TMB stock devices have the Dec 1st Security patch, AT&T might be slower with their roll out? Did you try and force a system update after you got this running?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] babbar559:
I did try force system update & it says device is upto date. I read in att forum that dec 1st security patch was out on 28th.

https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-note-8/help/att-update-29-dec-2107-t3727364
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
You can download the December AT&T security update (2BQL5) from here, and ADB sideload it > https://samsung.firmware.science/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Does it wipe your phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Reportedly if you're on AT&T, yes. On other carriers it does not.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
TMB is the main carrier for TMK or Metro PC correct? Just use TMB and leave out the SIM until start up. then the SIM will change the code to TMK during setup...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
This update is still a "2BQ" update...so you should not have any issues...we should be okay until Oreo drops (officially). Although, I am keeping an eye out for the updated binaries and will update accordingly... the L9 in the update is just the series of updates to the update category...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] datfinedude:
I fixed it. I just went all the way back to stock like when i got it out the box and rooted again. I am using MetroPCS even though it says TMB
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jongoldsz:
A couple days ago, I had some time to flash my Note 8 back to XAA firmware, so I could take it in for repair. Oddly, the Refreshing Sim Data message has stopped popping up (I doubt Samsung would repair a phone without any symptoms). Anyway, I am going to try flashing it back to the TMB firmware, and I am really hoping that the issue has resolved itself.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jongoldsz:
It seems to have fully resolved the issue by flashing back to XAA then to TMB firmware. I am honestly not sure why that would work, but flashing other carriers firmwares or reflashing the TMB firmware wouldn't resolve it. Anyway, I am very happy right now. Thank you BlueFox721 for your help and guidance throughout the process.

:victory: :victory: :victory:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Don_Pachuco:
Two questions. I am just trying to flash back to stock. Where is this: - Edit the "UMS/PATCH" of config file for Odin and Prince Comsy's Odin from "0" to "1" and save ("Ctrl S")

Secondly, both of those odin links have UMS greyed out/unable to be selected. Is there one with it available?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
1st question: right click the Odin file and select open with text clipboard (or something like that). Then click edit.

2nd question: can't help you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Don_Pachuco:
I'm too dumb for the file edit. Can't even find where that is. I hope someone can tell me if I really need all 5 files, or just the four that can be selected.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
When u open the Odin folder that you have the Odin application and right under that is a text file. That is the one you right click and edit. If u scroll down u will see where u change the ums.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Don_Pachuco:
I'll literally buy someone a coffee if they tell me either that yes or no, that I need the UMS, and/or why Odin doesn't allow entry of that. I just want to return the phone to stock, and if further advancements are made/roms available, re-root. Help a brother out...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
U just need the four.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Don_Pachuco:
Drink Starbucks? Buy you a coffee? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
No worries.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The UMS is for the USERDATA file that contains updated carrier specific apps and settings....without it, the standard carrier apps and settings will be applied...you are good with four...if you want I can edit the Odin files and zip them for you so the UMS is available...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cloney:
If i want to flash TMK TO VZW which odin files do i flash with? Does it have to be a similar update?

So if I have TMO - N950USQU2BQLA (BQL)

Then I need to flash with VZW - N950USQU2BQL5 (BQL)?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] torpy:
Hi Folks,

New Note8 Owner here. Looking to flash my TMB loaded Note 8 to the Unlocked XAA firmware. Are there any downsides that I'm not aware of? From what i understand, both Wifi Calling and VoLTE should work with the XAA firmware correct? Also, if I decide to pop in a Verizon SIM into the XAA flashed N8 will everything just work as well? CDMA+LTE?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
BQLA Is T-Mobile and so is Metro PCS...which is TMK...but if you want to switch then yes use the Verizon Firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Don_Pachuco:
So, technically speaking, I would be better with just 4, because it wouldn't have all the AT&T B.S. in it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Better with the USERDATA file because AT&T puts updated apps and specific setting changes in there...I updated the OP to include the edited Odin files so the UMS slot will no longer be greyed out if you download from the OP now...just discard your current Odin folders...

I'm sorry...are you trying to avoid the ATT stuff?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
If you are trying to avoid AT&T bloat you can flash unlocked firmware...although you would lose some CARRIER functions
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Don_Pachuco:
I got it figured out. For some reason, going into, then out of Odin, made the 5th box appear after a few times in and out of the app.

Yes, the main reason I root is generally so I can use titanium backup to freeze or uninstall all of the bloatware, ROMS of course (when some are available), and so I can use exposed to tweak and remove the bogus AT&T system boot and headers. There are no ROMS available for Snapdragon as of yet, Exposed doesn't work yet, and all I gained by rooting was being able to use Titanium Backup. I also don't like the whole 80% battery glitch. When things get further along in development, I'm sure I'll root again, but for now, as I don't consider myself a "power user" there's no point.

Thanks for replying!

---------- Post added at 12:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:37 AM ----------

What would I be losing? Anything really important?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
You will loose "Advanced Calling" features, i.e. VoLTE, HD Voice, and WiFi calling. Only Visual Voicemail.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stuartv:
I have some questions. My apologies as they have probably been answered previously, but reading through 750 posts to find the answers.....

I have a Universal Unlocked (U1) Note 8.

I activated it and was using it on Verizon. Now, I have switched to Sprint.

1) In general, what carrier code should I be using (now that I'm on Sprint)? SPR, or XAS?

2) Do I need to do the "Switch Carrier" step?

3) I don't see any option in my phone's settings for WiFi Calling. I am guessing I need to flash some Sprint-specific firmware to get that option. Yes? Would the "unlocked firmware" Sprint firmware give me what I want? Or do I have to flash the "carrier firmware"?

4) In the Download links for unlocked firmware, there are Updato and SamMobile links. Are those just mirrors of each other, or is there some difference?

I *think* (from what I have read) that all I need to do is the flash the Unlocked XAS firmware. Is that correct? Is there any reason I would ever possibly want to flash the carrier firmware (on a U1 phone)? Of course, if the WiFi calling option is only in the "carrier firmware", then the answer is obvious.

Is there anything irrevocable about installing the carrier firmware on a U1 phone? I can always go back to the stock firmware (or unlocked firmware) if I want to, right?

Thanks for any help!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Since you already activated the device on Verizon you can follow the Switching carrier guide and change csc to SPR to get rid of any lingering Verizon stuff...

For Firmware you can choose

1 - full Sprint Firmware SPR BQK3 (easiest)(Enhanced Messaging and Visual Voice Mail)

Or

2 - unlocked Sprint Firmware SPR BQL2

(The XAS is supposed to be unbranded but it is essentially the same)

Or

3 - unlocked Stock Firmware XAA BQL2 (SIM and CSC sets up Sprint stuff)

If you go with 2 or 3 you would need to setup VoIP through shortcut master lite...(has Download Booster, can use Google Voice Mail)

The links are just mirrors so users have choices...