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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DaDinx33:
Can someone please help. I have a factory unlocked device. Took it to a repair center and they flashed AT&T firmware. I tried the above step however I keep getting the following error:

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Do you have USB Debugging enabled in Developer Options? What is the bootloader version of your device and what is the bootloader version of the firmware you are trying to flash? The build number contains the bootloader version, so post the build number of your device and the build number of the firmware you are trying to flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bass Clef Builder:
I just bought a used unlocked galaxy Note8. I assumed it would arrive without the carrier firmware on it. However, it is fully equipped for T Mobile, but I need it to work on Verizon. Could someone verify that I've got the correct firmware? The device currently has Build Number R16NW.N950USQU5CRIA. The firmware I need to flash is PDA N950USQS5CRID and CSC N950UOYN5CRID, right? Thank you in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DaDinx33:
Yes, I do have USB debugging enabled. The bootloader on the device is 5. Looks like I was trying to load 3. Do you know where I can find the correct factory unlocked firmware with bootloader of 5?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Updato, SamFirm, and potentially Samsung Science Firmware. The bootloader needs to be the same or a newer version for a successful flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DaDinx33:
Thank you for that information. I have tried a bootloader that is the same however still getting the same error.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Are you using the modded or patched ODIN?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Giebnatious:
From what I've read, Carrier versions update faster because Samsung waits to make sure all Carrier versions are working correctly and then they push the updates. So it's up to you personally if you'd rather have quicker updates or remove all the carrier bloat.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DaDinx33:
I have tried both. Have also tried v3.13 which is where I get the "furthest". I am seeing Setup connection.. and then doesn't progress from there. Left it on last night for about 7 hours but would not get past that. Which should I be using?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Both should work. I usually use the Patched but I have used both successfully. Have you tried a different USB port and cable? Using the cable that came with your device and using a USB port that doesn't have shared resources with another port or resource might be something worth trying.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DaDinx33:
Tried a few things and now getting a pass in Odin but when trying to install it gets to 32% and then I get an error...any advice on this? Thanks again for your help!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
No prob. Have you tried redownloading the image? There is a bug in Windows 10 with the built in zio utility that was patched with updates released yesterday. Try using WinRAR or 7zip to extract the image and potentially try downloading the image again from another source.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DaDinx33:
Yes unfortunately I have already tried 2 different images which were extracted using WinRAR. I am attaching a picture of the error I am getting once I hit 32%.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ken1107:
I will buy you a beer!

Sorry if this has been already addressed, but I've tried searching the thread for this issue and can't seem to find an answer.

I have Tmobile variant of the Note 8 (N950U) purchased directly through Samsung and just recently had it carrier unlocked. I am on baseband N950USQU5CRIA and all I want to do is get a "Bloatware free" firmware installed on this device. I have tried using a few different firmwares with no luck [FAIL]. Does anyone have a "Bloatware free" firmware installed or any advice of which one they used? If you can provide links that would be awesome :) Sorry I know I am pushing my luck.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 719c6:
I have bootloader version N950USQS5CRID and CSC N950UOYN5CRID -- ATT firmware on a Verizon phone per the IMEI. To get the unlocked version, what do I need to flash?

I found G950U1UES5CRI1 with CSC G950U1OYM5CRI1 - XAA... will this work for unlocked?

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Str8bl@st:
Hello group, I'm a long time reader and this is my 1st time posting. Hoping someone here can help or guide me in the right direction. I have a note 8 n950u.

It was giving to me stuck in a boot loop. I was able to flash it with ATT_N950USQS4CRE1 and got the phone back working...somewhat working. Everything seems to be fine except it will not except any service. It sees the sim card being inserted, and gives me a "no network connection" error and airplane mode seems to be stuck on and will not go off. I've tried resetting networks etc and have no clue as what to do. I've tried loading several other firmwares but can get any to load the firmware. I'm also using the Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD file to load the firmware. Does this seem as if its a firmware issue or a hardware issue? Thanks to all in advance. my baseband version is N950USQS4CRE1, build number is R16NW.N950USQS4CRE1 android version 8.0
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tonyy1206:
G950 belongs to the S8 & S8+... you need to flash n950u1 carrier unlocked version

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Factory reset the phone skip through setup and enable usb debugging turn off phone boot into bootloader and reflash same firmware or newer

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Can I get a quick brief on what I may have done wrong and a fix

Had my note 8 on TMB N950U CRIA. Seen Unlocked firm VZW N950U1 CRJ2 downloaded via samfirm. Didn't factory reset the phone. just removed accounts turned off phone booted into bootloader. Flashed CRJ2 files. I factory reset and wiped cache in recovery and booted up.

I don't see the service providor sw ver. Don't see the Csc codes

What to do?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
If you didn't factory reset when flashing to the U1 firmware. That is your answer. Never use the HOME_CSC / always use the CSC with OYN in it. You also left out the bootloader version you were on and flashed to, but since it flashed, they must have been the same or it would have failed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tonyy1206:
Appreciate the feedback. Never have actually paid attention to that detail.

Sometimes I would factory reset and flash firm without skipping through setup and enabling usb debugging.

And other times I'd just remove the accounts flash firm and then factory reset

Both are on 5? I believe. Can there be same firmware with different bootloader numbers?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
On rare occasions, yes. The U1 firmwares are usually last to get the bootloader updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sinsual_Devil:
Verizon to Tmobile

Hey guys. I just switched from Verizon to Tmobile, I'm running build number R16NW.N950USQS5CRID

Will I have any problems flashing tmobiles newest firmware onto my phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
You need to flash to the U1 firmware first with a factory wipe, then flash to the TMB U firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sinsual_Devil:
Thanks! Just to be sure I have the Samsung unlocked

SM-N950U. Would you happen to know which builds of the U1 and U respectively that I'd need?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Your device has the v5 bootloader eo you need the U1 with the v5 bootloader as well as the TMB U firmware with the v5 bootloader. The 5 in your firmware is the bootloader version, 5CRID.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sinsual_Devil:
So just to confirm, first I'd factory reset

Then download and install the SM-N950U1 firmware;

PDA N950U1UES5CRH7

CSC	N950U1OYM5CRH7

Then download and install the SM-N950U firmware;

PDA N950USQU5CRIA

CSC	N950UOYN5CRIA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Enable Developer Options and USB Debugging. Boot into Download Mode, connect your phone, and make sure the drivers are installed before opening the Modded or Patched ODIN. When clashing, do not use the HOME_CSC either time when flashing. The other CSC file with OYN in it will wipe your device. You do not need to change any of the default options in ODIN. After your flash to U1 is complete, skip through the setup, enable Developer Options and USB Debugging again, boot back into Download Mode, and flash the U firmware, again making sure you don't use the HOME_CSC but do use the OYN CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sinsual_Devil:
Thank you! Do you mind my asking what the reason to flash the U1 before the U is?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
The purpose is to debloat and prepare the device for being used in a non-carrier setup. This is also why factory wiping is important. Flashing directly from one U firmware to another can leave you without data and potentially other issues as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sinsual_Devil:
Sorry for all the questions on this, I just want to make sure that I don't screw this up.

Does the ODIN I need to download be modded/patched. The latest ODIN won't work for me? (13.1.1)

Then after wiping, enabling developer options and debug mode,

Once I download both the U1 and U firmwares I'll use all parts except the HOME_CSC for each flash, correct?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
The moxded and patched versions of ODIN are needed to bypass the verification of the model you are flashing is the same as the firmware you are flashing. Samsung does not willingly permit cross-flashing of firmware, even when it is on the same hardware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sinsual_Devil:
Would you happen to be able to share the link of the ODIN version that I need? Or the name, so I can google it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Most thread originating posts have a link to either or both. Finding and tracking down links on my pbone isn't easy. I m sure you can find one easily enough. The stock US firmware threads are usually a good bet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sinsual_Devil:
Thanks so much for your help on this matter.

Would I be able to just factory reset, flash the Samsung Unlocked Firmware and then flash to the TMB SM-950U firmware?

I'm having a hard time finding the TMB SM-950U1 firmware.

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Nevermind. Just downloaded SAMFIRM and am getting both of the TMB firmwares. I'll come back once we're all good!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sinsual_Devil:
TMB Firmware successfully flashed! Thanks again for all your help! :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Find the U1 with the v5 bootloader and flash it with the wipe OYN CSC without your SIM in it. Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled in the Developer Options and are flashing with the modded or patched ODIN. Leave the SIM out while skipping through the setup, go into the radio menu (not sure of the dialer code off hand), reset the radio, enable all bands (option 7), shut it down, put your SIM in it, and boot it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
WHere can I download the latest unlocked firmware. I have a 950U1 Note 8 with the ATT firmware. I want to flash the unlocked firmware. I am currently on S5CRID ATT firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] phonedummylevel9000:
I have a galaxy note 8 (sm-n950u) with verizon. is it possible to unlock my device so i can run both verizon and tmobile sims? two different numbers and carriers on the same phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] prican25:
From what I read, Verizon's Note 8 should be unlocked. You may get a message about the SIM card but it should work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tonyy1206:
Check Updato or via samfirm
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Str8bl@st:
Flashed the N950U1UES5CRF6 firmware to the device using the patched odin file...firmware flashed properly, kept sim card out of the device, and went to the dialer menu (*#2263#) and reset radio and enabled bands...got no errors or anything. Powered off the device inserted sim card, and the device is still doing the same dang thing. No network connection error, and air plane mode still high lighted but not on. When I remove the sim card, air plane mode goes back to normal. Truly at a loss here. Any other tips I can try? Thanks for the input, much appreciated. TIA!!!

UPDATE

Doing more searching and found that this is the menu I needed...(*#*#4636#*#*) but when I enter that mode, I seem to be missing a bunch of stuff. I'm only getting Device information, Usage statistics, and wifi information. When I goto the device info screen, I seem to be missing all of the sub menus like turning off radio etc...and in the info list on voice service, it has radio off, and no way of turning back on or selecting anything. So am I just flashing wrong or using wrong firmware? Thanks again for any and all help. TIA!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] breanna122414:
Flashing US Cellular Note 8 N950USQS5CRID To Unlocked Firmware

Okay, I seen the instuctions at the beginning on where to find the firmware and what to download, etc. But with my phone having the new update I was wondering if someone could give me details on how to flash this version to Unlocked firmware.. Any information is helpful, which Odin, Firmware, etc
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrMike2182:
You need to flash the N950U1UES5CRF6 firmware, if you can find N950U1UES5CRH7 that would be better. You have to use these since you're on version 5 of the bootloader and you need to use the modified/ patched odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] breanna122414:
It worked when I used the 3B Odin, thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Giebnatious:
I had my Verizon Note 5 in Qatar and used a prepaid over there no problems. Now I have a Verizon Note 8 and switched to Cricket and had no issues prior to switching to the U1 XAA unlocked software. It just said it wasn't a Verizon SIM in both cases.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] noahsobd:
Looks like SamMobile just uploaded it yesterday!

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note8/SM-N950U1/XAA

I'm about to flash this with my verizon note 8, but i'm not sure if there are other files I need??.... will do more reading then take the plung..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Giebnatious:
Yep, just checked and had got the OTA update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Neverwhere20:
USA -> Malaysia -> South Africa - need help

Hi everyone, I have a bit of a weird situation and I'm hoping someone with experience can point me in the right direction.

I bought a Note 8 (second hand) in Malaysia. It's a US snapdragon version:

When the phone boots it shows the XFINITY logo.

SM-N950U, Baseband Version: N950USQS5CRG9

Service provider SW ver. :

SAOMC_SM-N950_OYN_CCT_OO_0024

ce071717888898f80d7e

CCT/XAA/CCT

Android Security Patch Level:

August 1, 2018

The phone worked in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but not very well. I was using a Malaysian uMobile simcard. There were a few places where I could make calls.. but in most areas only the LTE worked.

I usually couldn't make or receive calls or get SMS or even use MMI codes (like *123# to check balance). I could browse the internet though.

I then traveled to Malacca (a smaller city in Malaysia) and I couldn't get the phone to work at all anywhere - not even LTE.

I'm now back home in South Africa and again, the phone doesn't work here at all. I've tried sims from all the providers here. Is there a firmware I can flash that would help? I've been reading this thread, and it's a little confusing to know which versions to flash and in what order. Before I attempt something, I just wanted to run this by you guys and make sure it's not in vain, and that this phone can be made to work in South Africa?

I've seen some people say that after flashing with a U1 firmware, you must insert a sim of the carrier you want to use at a certain step of the process - can I do that with a south african sim?

Only the cellular functions of the phone are not working. Wifi works fine. I also noticed some people mention that they have an airplaine mode icon, I do not. I have have a circle with a line through it, and a message "No Network Connection"

EDIT: All I want is to be able to make phone calls and use internet - I don't need wifi-calling or anything carrier specific. The South African networks are Vodacom, CellC and MTN - I've bought phones from the USA that work here before.

I don't think my phone is carrier locked because it did work a little in Malaysia depending on where I was.

When I use a sim from a carrier here called MTN:

I fiddle with the Network Mode, switching between LTE/3G/2G and 3G/2G in Settings->Connections->Mobile Networks - I get a few bars of connection, but when I try to do anything it says "Not Registered on Network"

When I use a sim from a carrier here called Vodacom:

If I go to network operators and search networks - it shows all the south african networks - I select Vodacom (for this sim) - I get zero bars in the connection strength. In the notification pull down, it says "No Service - Selected network (Vodacom-SA) not available.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
The phone should be SIM unlocked since you have used an overseas SIM card in it. The firmware ID's though suggest the U1 is already in there, at least partially. CMT/XAA/CMT Personally, I would reflash it with a stock U1 firmware with your overseas SIM you intend to use in the phone while you flash. If you decide to flash though, make sure you use the OYN CSC and not the HOME_CSC. Save everything on your phone before flashing because it will wipe your device, which is needed to ensure an issue free conversion. You will need a U1 firmware with the v5 bootloader to flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Neverwhere20:
Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it.

I've been looking at U1 firmware on updato and I see this is the most recent U1 (XAA) firmware: N950U1UEU5CRJ2

There is also one labeled Unknown (CCT) but it's exactly the same name: N950U1UEU5CRJ2 - are they the same?

Last question: Should I flash this with regular Odin (1.13.1) or the patched one (Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD)?

Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
It might be a combination firmware, which you want to stay away from. You want to stick to the XAA. The XAA download should not contain a separate userdata, which is normal. If it includes a HOME_CSC, you want to delete that because you don't want to sue that. You should then be left with 4 files to flash in the modded or patched ODIN that can be found in the OP of most firmware threads. Make sure you have Developer Options and USB Debugging enabled and that you have backed up everything you want on your device to a PC or MicroSD card. Before flashing, make sure you connect the phone in Download Mode before opening ODIN and ensure the drivers are installed. Open up the modded or patched ODIN, load the files where they go, don't change any of the default options in ODIN, and flash. Loading the files can take its time and flashing should take about 5 minutes or so. Let it finish regardless. Also, make sure you disable Windows ability to disable and disconnect USB devices in the Advanced Power Options on your computer before you flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Neverwhere20:
Thanks again :) I've managed to flash the XAA firmware successfully, but still no cellular connectivity. I'm still reading through this thread to see what others have tried. If anyone has any ideas of what else I can try?

So far I've:

1. Did a factory reset.

2. Used Odin 3B(PatcheD) with the latest N950U1 XAA firmware from updato and used BL, AP, CP and CSC_OYM, and NOT HOME_CSC)

3. Odin Passed, and the phone rebooted and erased itself again.

4. When it booted it said "Your device will restart to configure features supported by the new sim card"

5. It rebooted, with a screen with a blue image of a sim card and 3 dots.. which stayed that way for a while, then again rebooted.

6. After rebooting again, I'm now in and everything works except the cellular stuff .. still No Service. The signal icon on top shows the empty triangle (no bars).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Do you know what cellular bands the carrier you are trying to use had deployed where you are? If you know ther name of the carrier, I should be able to look it up and compare that against the U1 firmware supported bands.

Edit: The Note 8 U1 supported bands are:

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 & CDMA2000 1xEV-DO

LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Neverwhere20:
I'm currently testing with the carrier Vodacom. I've also got sims for MTN and Cell C. Those are the 3 main carriers here.

I can't post links yet, but I checked on frequencycheck.com and according to them for Vodacom:

GSM

900 (E-GSM)	GSM

1800 (DCS)	GSM

UMTS

B1 (2100)	UMTS

LTE

B3 (1800 +)	LTE

Hope that helps!

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Just saw your edit - seems I should be fine, as both Vodacoms GSM and its LTE band are supported.

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Also I've seen in some messages on this thread, to use *#2263# to select bands?

When I try that I get "Not Registered on Network"

Not sure if that would have helped any.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Although those bands are supported, that doesn't mean they are deployed where you are. UMTS B1 is more than likely not compatible with the HSDPA B1 used more commonly in the US. This page is one I look at usually for LTE compatibility. Regardless, it should work if there is network signal. Because you are on the U1 firmware though. Have you manually set the APN for your carrier manually? US firmware will more than likely not automatically update the APN settings for your carrier. Once set manually and a reboot, you should get connectivity.