yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] eaw3c1:
Never worked always fails on SetupConnection...I do believe in this new ROM Samsung and/or Verizon blocked something. It is running the latest BRB1. Something is going on because I tried multiple computers, did not work, even I tried different USB 2.0 ports. Nothing has worked at all. So I give up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Sorry to hear that...I was hoping it was a bad cable or something...the new u1 firmware will be out soon...so that may work...I wonder if using Odin 3.13.01 corrupted something...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] brholt6:
I had a quick off-topic question regarding this as well. I found the option in shortcut master lite and enabled it (on Verizon). I've got permissions set for it as well. Are there any other tricks I need to do to get it working?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Not that I know...It should start telling you if spam or showing name
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] colonel187:
No I actually switched to T-Mobile from Verizon. Verizon is too locked down on their features like wifi calling and even using the My Verizon app on the unlocked Vanilla Note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Ok. Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
If you wanna root to get features, I can give you early access to my carrier ROM, Culpeo...which has the feature built in, as well as Hotspot, and download booster...pm for link...or telegram
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Root required ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yes...root is needed for custom Rom
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] icy_gt:
Hey Im on T-mobile I enabled the service but cant find the app to set permissions . how do I?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] brholt6:
Under apps in settings hit the 3 dot menu and click show system apps. Then find Smart Call.

I haven't noticed it actually working, though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
If you search smartcall permissions in shortcut master lite...you can set it there...a popup will request permissions
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
More specifically,

com.samsung.android.smartcallprovider.ui.PermissionDialogActivity
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Look for that in app explorer in the shortcut master lite ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yes...or search by copy and paste
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Ok. Thank you man.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gdubber2002:
Hi,

I just switched from AT&T to T-Mobile. My phone is on build N950USQS3BRB2. It should be good to flash T-Mo firmware for N950USQU3BRA9, yes? If I do so, will I be able to get updates from carrier, or will that cause problems down the road?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Shouldn't be a problem...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Yes you should get the updates np problem. And if there's an available update now just hit the check update and it should show and you can do it over Wi-Fi with no issues and no need to actually flash the next one
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gdubber2002:
Thank you! Appreciate all the work here!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] icy_gt:
yeah me either but thanks... it was working on my s7 when i put the universal firmware on it so maybe there is luck there
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] snuffbox27:
I have an unlocked N950U model and I flashed Sprint firmware to get voicemail app and rich communication. However, I want to go back to stock unlocked firmware since voicemail app doesn't work anyways and I want to try installing unlocked Oreo firmware. What Odin Version should I use so I can flash the unlocked firmware from Sprint firmware? My current version is N950USQS3BRB4 and what unlocked firmware (no carrier) version should I look for?Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
I will use the unlocked U1 firmware that ends in 3BRA5. Works great for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Voicemail app should work if you flashed Sprint Firmware...It did for me anyways...

But if you flash Unlocked 3BRA5 you will eventually get the Oreo update...when released
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Darrylbeck:
I flashed n950u to ATT but when I open the phone app video call button disappears I have to do a factory reset on the phone app that other forces it to pop back up and then it disappears again

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I would like to give your ROM a try
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I am actually uploading it now....when finished I'll post it in ROM section...probably by end of day tomorrow...unless upload fails...happens on Android File Host sometimes...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Darrylbeck:
Okay thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zepzer:
Hello. I'm currently rooted with SamFail: Sprint Note 8 SM-N950U Baseband: N950USQS2BQK2 and I want to unlock to use with my AT&T or maybe T-Mobile, for I might sign up with them. Should I pay to unlock first or can I flash/switch first and then pay to unlock? Does it matter if I do either or first?

Thank you

*Disregard this post, I was helped out with my question, Thank you.*
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Caquin:
Firmware Unlock to Verizon lite firmware

Amazing Guide. Thank you BlueFox721 for this guide and all the help. So I easily flashed for unlocked firmware lite Verizon version on my Note8 Ver.

Wondering if there is a definitive guide on getting back HD Calling and other features that are typically left out of international firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Shortcut master.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I and others have posted various ways...just use the search function and search for Note 8 VoLTE, HD voice....etc...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Caquin:
There are idiots and then there are good guys like BlueFox

No need for the passive aggressive comment [MENTION=4366685]Stevieboy02008[/MENTION]. I've just spent hours reading up on this stuff and everything has kind of overlapped and become conflated.

I think it is best to read up and get away for a while and just organize what is it exactly that one is trying to do.

But I'm sure you have been diligent and a good student per the culture of consent.

Anyway, another thank you [MENTION=5649240]BlueFox721[/MENTION] for your diligence and guidance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
I appreciate your comment. Shows the class you belong to. Thank you again. But I have the same phone same firmware and was able to enable all of that through shortcut master. So that was to help you but it seems like you need someone to take your hand and tell you every step of the way instead of YOU doing your homework as there's more than one post here about that. But hey no hard feelings. You can say all you want but others know better. Good luck man.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Caquin:
Verizon lite International Firmware vs XAA

I've searched and cannot find anything definitive on what is contained in the unlocked firmware with some of the Verizon features (I call it Verizon lite).

The build I have is N95U1UEU3BRA5, which is meant to work a bit more effectively with Verizon. Is there a list with the distinct features between the bare XAA firmware and the N95U1UEU3BRA5?

Maybe I've missed it.

Also, anybody have a pic of the pulldown cards in the VErizon Note 8? I'd like to compare to what I currently have.

So far, my phone is a lot snappier with lots of open programs. Pretty impressive.

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No thanks.

I think I've hit upon a gatekeeper with a point to prove. I am and will continue to use the search function. I think thjis ancillary business is off-point.

No hand holding. I've already been giving good advice about where to find it.

Good day.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Same to you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Caquin:
Apologies @StevieBoy

[MENTION=4366685]Stevieboy02008[/MENTION] I apologize as I misunderstood your replay to my post. You simply posted "Shorcut Master" which I took to be name calling me.

Please accept my humblest apologies. I must eat crow.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ritize:
Hope someone can help me out here. I keep getting cannot open serial com port. I've loaded the drivers for the note 8 and it picks up fine and I'm using the samsung usb cable. It is network unlocked and trying to flash with VZW firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
It happens man. No hard feelings. PM me and I can help you with the steps later this evening if you get stuck.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Sorry no list of differences if any...they are essentially the same unless there is a USERDATA file included in Verizon version...

...

If there is a difference it will only be updated Verizon apps (very few) and some CSC changes (barely any though)...

Check the size difference between the two sets of files (extracted of course) if same size...No difference
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
SPR 3BRB4 added to OP
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ritize:
Having issues flashing. I'm getting fail model dismatch fail. Tried different pcs and different cables same issue. Couldn't flash VZ so trying Tmobile.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Which Odin version are you using?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ritize:
Odin 3.12 PrinceComsy
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Before you flash sign out of all accounts on the phone Google and such do a factory reset then try again

Also make sure that there's no password or anything
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ritize:
Didn't work. Same error message. Logged out/factory reset and tried.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Try a different cable. Also are you running Odin as an administrator?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ritize:
Tried different cables, official and non, different port and another PC. Ran as administrator it hangs up on setupconnection.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Try uninstalling Odin and reinstalling it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Screenshot of failed flash please and version of firmware flashing with baseband of current firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ritize:
There is not installation for odin. Just the exe. However, I did re-download prince and still have issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ritize:
Flashing with odin3 3.12 princecomsy

Tried N950U1UES2BQL2_N950U1OYM2BQL2_XAA and N950USQU2BQLA_N950UOYN2BQLA_TMB

N950USQS3BRA8

Note 8 ATT model
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
You need to flash the 3BRA5 if you want XAA...not 2BQL2....or 3BRA9 TMB if you want carrier
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ritize:
Tried N950USQU3BRA9_N950UOYN3BRA9_TMB got the same error message.

Also tried N950U1UEU3BRA5_N950U1OYM3BRA5_XAA this one hangs on setup connection using princecomsy odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Okay...reboot to recovery and perform factory reset, then back out to main recovery menu and choose reboot bootloader, flash 3BRA9 in Regular Odin 3.12.7 with F.Reset Time, Auto Reboot

Make sure you close and reopen Odin after fails, use USB 2.0, good cable

Flash BL, AP, CP, CSC, and USERDATA....Not HOME_CSC
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mytuhuyennninh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlfgRWF44mY

I found a new video here, he just uses a single odin, he can determine it, the method that he does is work, csc flash from recovery, so how to change a csc that is not of the N950W, has anyone Got this video that really works? I am really confused
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
It is essentially the same except for flashing CSC in recovery instead of Odin before inputting info
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
If you root you can just use phone info app...and be done with it...lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ritize:
That worked BlueFox721!!! Thank's so much for your help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] theoretically:
<ID:0/007> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/007> File analysis..

<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/007> Initialzation..

<ID:0/007> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/007> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/007> abl.elf

<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/007>

<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

keep getting this error message after trying to flash back to unlocked from T-Mobile (was originally on unlocked a month ago)

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Run Prince Comsy's Odin as administrator and flash the N950U1 files....ensure to use the same version or above from what you have
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kiiboodo_Oni:
HI! and in need of your help

So I have a Verizon Note 8. I flashed the bra8 then updated to Oreo beta. I am having issues with apps force closing and have tried to go back to BRA5 bot the unlocked firmware and Verizons. However, Odin (all variants) will not even allow me to select the files. Every time I go to the folder through Odin its blank but in windows explorer they are there. Any suggestions. Or am i boned?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Make sure to extract Odin to its own folder along with the .ini file that is with it...

Run Odin as administrator.

Carrier Firmware must be flashed with Regular Odin 3.12.7...

Unlocked Firmware must be flashed with Prince Comsy's Odin 3.12

If no file is able to be selected...it is a problem with Odin

Also: ensure that the drivers are working...try to connect the device and open command prompt and type adb devices....

This has nothing to do with Odin but will allow you to see if your device is connecting...

Make sure cable is good as well...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] icy_gt:
Root U1 BRA5

Can someone post a link to the post on how to root the U1 BRA5 version. Im only asking to save myself and others trouble. Please.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
SamFail root is same for all US devices
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yoyobabyyo:
I have the T-mobile Note 8 that I want to flash to the U1 Firmware.

After flashing the U1 firmware, should I also be flashing the T-mobile modem or will the included U1 modem be the same?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The U1 modem works for all carriers...but if you want to check which has better connection flash away...each device reacts differently
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rainmen2k:
Has anyone notice that your Verizon note 8 automatically flashes carrier settings and firmware when u insert another carries sim card?some type of blue Samsung sim shows up and it will change to whatever sim you installed!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] collins521:
Can a BRA carrier unlocked be flashed on a AT&T BRB?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Caquin:
[MENTION=5649240]BlueFox721[/MENTION] is there a benefit to rooting over firmware flashing? I'm curious. Would like to add more features and flexibility to my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shouren04:
That's what this thread is for, everything you need to know is in the first post. But to clarify, unlocked variant is not "international". International variants are a different chipset & those firmwares won't work with your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Srinivas D:
Thanks for your reply. So I can flash the attached firmware through odin to unlock carrier and free to use any network?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shouren04:
No, if your phone is sim locked flashing a different fw won't unlock it. You have get your phone sim unlocked through your carrier to use it on a different carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Srinivas D:
Thanks for your reply. Is there any way to unlock and get regular updates through rooting my phone? ( sorry if it is off topic)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shouren04:
Root will not sim unlock. OTA updates do not work with root. Only your carrier or an unlocking service provider can sim unlock the phone. Just go through your carrier, it's free (if your phone is paid off).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
In rooting, users can have better audio drivers, camera settings, message settings (like backup to sd), custom boot animations, pure theming (as opposed to overlays if they know how), adding carrier features that were not available....many, many more
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I have also added a link to free unlock service in OP....look for "links".
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RedP90D:
ums is greyed out when i try to flash back to stock.

how do i know which rom to download for my Verizon note 8? i had v3 before flashing

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilikebigjugs88:
Okay Ive been stuck on this for HOURs and alrdy tried searching this thread.. tired of this. Never had this much trouble before.

So I have a tmobile note 8 950U its unlocked and im using odin v3.12.7 prince comsy from your thread and im trying to flash to Sprint software and everytime i try wether AQH7 or BRB4 or AQK2 Combination file all it does is say failed because mismatch model fail i also tried using regular odin after factory reset and same thing..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilikebigjugs88:
Nevermind, got fed up. I'm now on Oreo, Android 8.0
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
If you root do u lose Samsung pay?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yanik73:
Hello,

Can you please clarify something for me here? I'm on Verizon branded fw, purchased from BB. If I flash VZW version of Unlocked, does it mean that I'll keep all the current VZW features, like Message+ etc. and gain features like Samsung cloud, caller id and spam protection? Also, where the OTA will be coming from - Samsung or VZW? Thank you in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fogame:
Short answer: Yes.

Long answer: Yes. Rooting breaks the Knox connection and Samsung Pay works through Knox
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
No...unlocked firmware contains little bloat and require extra steps to get features working...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Carrier firmware needs to be flashed in Regular Odin not Prince Comsy's Odin like the guide says....also if you are on V3 bootloader, 3BRB..., you need the 3ARA3 or 3ARA1 combo which is also stated as well as not being able to downgrade to 1AQH7...the difference is in the number before the last 4 of the firmware build...sorry you had difficulty though
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Read OP
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yanik73:
Thank you for your reply.

So the difference between flashing XAA Factory Unlocked vs flashing my carrier's version of Unlocked Firmware is a little bit of bloat and higher chances of better connectivity for the latter? And in both cases I still need extra steps to get certain carrier features working?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] laacv17:
got a question guys! can this change the networks bands from my note 8 (which belongs to u.s cellular) ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Connectivity is the same between XAA or your carrier. I've been using my unlocked on Verizon for a long time and everything is perfect
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Almighty1:
I have the unlocked no carrier SM-N950U1 purchased directly from Samsung. Now I have a question, how do I reflash everything on the phone so that it's the same as it was new out of the box? Which steps in the original post should I be using to get it back factory full firmware? Yes, I know about the bl versions so I left that out on purpose as I have a v2 bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seanthabarber:
A little help

Need a little help I have a Sprint Branded Note 8 firmware version N950USQS3BRB4. The phone has been UCIC unlocked. I am currently using it on MetroPCS, I would like to flash TMO firmware instead of the Sprint Firmware which guide should I be using? I just returned to Andriods after being on iPhone for the last 5 years. Rooting and flashing has changed a lot since my last Android which was a S3. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Srinivas D:
Can someone help me giving Drive link for N950U1UEU3BRA5 SM-N959U1 TMB ( T-Mobile)?

Updato and Sammobile downloads are breaking after 66%. Tried four to five times.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] disneydatknee:
Question: When I attempt to flash the HOME CSC file, I get the "<ID:0/003> FAIL! SHA256 is invalid" error. I have a Note 8 on AT&T. I'm using the Odin that is provided in the guide. Any tips?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
What are you trying to flash to ?

**Mod edit**
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Thread cleaned.

Let's just keep this discussion on topic without the juvenile name-calling and insults. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yanik73:
Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
My pleasure man

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Thank you man
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
The network bands are enabled by the carrier csc code and firmware flashed, so If you change code to your carrier and flash the firmeware for your carrier, the bands will be available...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Flashing Unlocked section is for the stock N950U1....

If you want Stock full Carrier, Flashing Carrier will put full carrier on your N950U1

All instructions are in the guide
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
For Switching carriers, SPR to TMB, follow the Switching Carrier section, then the Flashing Carrier section...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Link for 3BRA5 is in the OP downloads section...go to XAA downloads it is Android File Hosting
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Use the Prince Comsy's Odin
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seanthabarber:
thank you very much!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Almighty1:
Am I correct that Flashing Carrier will also flash efs as well?

Actually, the part where I am confused is the XAA I have is I have a non carrier branded model and I was wondering what is the difference between the unlocked XAA vs the unlocked stock universal XAA.