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[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
The various firmware download tools like SamFirm and Frija will always only ever give you whatever the latest version is, because that's all that Samsung ever stores on their servers - and the tools are just pinging Samsung's servers. So there is no option to request an older version. Even if you manually type in the PDA, CSC, etc of an older version, it will always default to the very latest version. If you need an older version, you need to look on a website that archives them, like SamMobile, SamFW, AndroidFileHost, etc
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] schwinn8:
Ok, now I'm confused. I got one phone working. But this phone is not cooperating. I just reflashed G975U1UES5GUF2 (TFN-version from Sammobile, if that matters) with non-Home CSC. Sim card is in, but the phone is STILL sticking to TMB/TMB with that sim. It's not getting off to TFN and never providing a popup to say that it sees the different SIM. It never provides the popup to reboot for the changes... and so I go through the setup screens (skipping everything) and can view the About Phone which still shows TMB/TMB/VZW. What am I missing?

EDIT: For the heck of it, I tried the other SIM (that worked fine to be recognized and convert the phone) on this device as well. It didn't show a popup while the phone was on. I then did another FDR through Android... waited for the popup and still got nothing (I can see the bars show up on the setup screen, as well as "LTE" but it never gives the popup like the other phone did.

Is the popup a feature of the new v6 BL (I expect it's not)? Because that's the only difference between the two phones. (I'm trying to keep this phone on v5, if I can).

Maybe this is just a borked phone that needs to be returned and replaced? I got both from the same seller on EBay "mobiletopdeal"...
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] schwinn8:
I tried to move the SIM back to the old phone, and TW (Total Wireless) is complaining that I can't do that. Weird since no one complained for the past 4 years, and everything was fine, but whatever, I guess. Apparently, on TW, you're not supposed to "move" a SIM over like that, and have to use a new SIM every time you move to a new phone. So stupid. Anyone heard of this before?

That being said, could this be why the new phone won't update the CSC? I can't imagine that's the reason, because the phone did work and make calls... it just doesn't update the CSC and is sticking on TMB. For that matter, the other phone works fine with the swapped-in SIM and activated CSC properly as well. But could this be the problem?

EDIT: Forgot to mention, just for completeness... I tried using the dialer codes to switch the CSC as well. When I use the codes, I get a popup that says it's doing something with USSD, if I remember correctly... but then fails to get it to work. To confirm, yes, the phone says it's on SM-G975U1 firmware (and my re-application of the firmware was this version as well).
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
1. The "change carrier" popup refusing to appear is something that started happening earlier this year, on multiple different models. I'm not 100% sure why it happens.

You could try factory resetting it with the SIM removed, and then insert it when it gets back to the Welcome/Start screen

2. No, the SIM doesn't necessarily need to be active/assigned. Even a dead SIM will (or should) work in order to get the popup
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] schwinn8:
Tried FDR with SIM tray fully removed (also removed the SD card, and put it aside for all this stuff, just in case). Waited for welcome screen, inserted brand new TW SIM (just bought from BestBuy). No joy... still no popup. Also, I noticed bars went away, then showed up, but I'm not getting "LTE" which makes sense, since the SIM is not activated yet.

Tried rebooting the phone with the SIM in... still no popup.

Previously, I also tried the CSC changing dialer codes. They didn't work because there was no SIM installed. (They didn't work with the wife's old SIM either.).

Tried another thing - went through setup skipping everything. Weird how this time it asked for the current date/time. Entered that anyway (never saw that before). Got to android screen, went to dialer and did the *#272*IMEI# code... it does nothing at all. I tried *#06# and that pops up the IMEI info quickly, so codes "work" but not the 272. Any other (free) ways to change CSC?

Also, while there, checked the software screen, still showing TMB/TMB/VZW...

One more try, since I'm here. Tried using no SIM, but leaving the tray in (maybe a sensor tells the phone if it's in/not-in). Then pulled tray at welcome screen, installed SIM, and plugged it back in. Still not getting a popup.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] danbest82:
Something similar to this happened when I tried to move my gf's prepaid AT&T sim from her broken iPhone to my sim unlocked v30. It made it so the sim wouldn't work at all. At&t said that you can't do that with the prepaid. it's something new since we did it in the past. I'm thinking maybe these prepaid companies are making it difficult to just swap phones.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] schwinn8:
Well, I swapped SIMs again (from the ancient Droid Turbo where they were willing to activate it at all) into the S10+. It's working for now, but as before it's still stuck on TMB/TMB/VZW.

Not sure where to go from here. If anyone has ideas on how to fix this, please let me know.

@iBowToAndroid I sent you a PM... just letting you know here since I know XDA notifications are unreliable...
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] danbest82:
I wonder if using the TFN version is the problem since it's tracfone and they can use all networks depending on which plan you have. What if you try the same G975U1UES5GUF2(https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...M-G975U1/VZW/download/G975U1UES5GUF2/1562123/) but VZW version. Since it's U1, I'd think it won't come with the bloat but still be preset to work on VZW towers. @iBowToAndroid correct me if I'm wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ldeveraux:
Hey all just got a Verizon s10+, unlocked BL, right now it's on G975USQS4FUA1. What's the latest VZ stock ROM I can flash manually to stay slightly updated? I think I want to stay on v4 in case I lose BL unlock right? Thanks for the tips!
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] schwinn8:
Welcome to the party, fellow LG V30 user!

4FUA1 seems to be the last VZ release on BLv4 according to https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s10-plus/firmware/SM-G975U/VZW/#SM-G975U

I'll let others confirm when you might lose BL unlock... but I think you're right, you have to stay on v4 for now, at least?
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] danbest82:
That's what I'm on and I believe it's the latest as the next version looks to be G975USQU5GUBH as per https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s10-plus/firmware/SM-G975U/VZW/#SM-G975U if I'm reading correctly .

@schwinn8 beat me to it. Haha.

PS. Welcome aboard!
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] danbest82:
I guess we were writing around the same time. Haha.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ldeveraux:
Thanks guys, nice to see you all too. Guess we live here now? I haven't used a Samsung in almost a decade, so trying to reorient myself with all things rooted/unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kgirlx:
I wish there were some mods for this Snapdragon model, seems to be more for the other version, not much for this model in these forums.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
That's because root is much more difficult, so there aren't as many rooted users, and not as much demand
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] schwinn8:
Just complete the answer... according to https://xdaforums.com/t/android-unsamlock-bootloader-unlock-for-samsung-us-canada-devices.4215101/ you must remain on the older BL in order to retain root: "Updating to 2021 march security update will bypass the unlock on most devices, don't update to higher bootloader version."
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] danbest82:
Are you looking for anything in particular? I find I get most of my customization needs satisfied by running these apps/mods:

jrkruse's AIO

GravityBox

Firefds kit

Nicelock with theme park, quickstar and navstar modules

#hex

Personally custom pulled scripts from pkgnex, Soilwork, and ktweaks that I apply with smartpack-kernel manager

Just to name a few. Haha.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kgirlx:
I'm using the AIO, and will use it again on the 2nd S10+ I just got... But the rest of those I haven't even heard of them.. LOL
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] danbest82:
GravityBox is an Xposed system UI modifier. It's made for more AOSP ROMs but I've had luck with it on LG and now Samsung stock ROMs. Not all features work but the ones I want do. I bought the unlocker years ago to add additional features.

Firefds kit is an xposed system UI modifier made specifically for Samsung ROMs.

Nicelock is a non-root launcher to access the theme park(simple themes), quickstar (quicksettings/notification drop down customizer), and navstar(navbar customizer)

#hex themes for OneUI with the magisk module to install system wide themes

pkgnex, Soilwork, and ktweaks scripts are for different phones but some are the same SOC and CPU processor so they seem to work.

SmartPack-Kernel manager is a kernalel adiutor clone that allows you to change CPU, LMK, scheduler, etc values.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] schwinn8:
The debacle continues. Got another S10+ from the vendor (who, by the way, has been VERY supportive and helpful... considering this mess). This one was TMB/TMB/VZW as is the other one. And this one still refuses to switch off TMB with the TFN SIM installed. Tried all the various FDR tricks and order of operations, and it won't switch, period.

I thought, let me use the same firmware that I used on "my" phone even though it's BLv6, as this one worked fine for "my" phone (G975U1UES6GUG1). Applied that, did the same and other various FDR steps, still won't change. WTF?!?!?!? Really getting annoyed with this BS.

One question for the group here - does Re-Partition need to be enabled during the ODIN process? It has been unchecked from what I am seeing. Might that fix this issue? I have read that on older phones this sometimes helps, and sometimes hurts...

Last ditch, maybe I just have to pay to use the "SamKey" service to have the CSC force-changed? Supposedly they can do it for a cost?

I really have to get it off TMB because upon further usage we have discovered that the TFN SIM gets bars and "LTE" to show, but the phone data simply doesn't work. Fortunately, calls and texting does (not sure how the latter works, since that's supposedly over data, when you use Google Messages, but whatever).

Oh yeah, and the *#272 thing doesn't do anything in the stock dialer... isn't it supposed to?

Anyone else have ideas on what the hell to do now? I have two TMB-stuck phones...

EDIT: One more confirmation. I am using a brand new, unactivated TFN SIM card, because I read that this should work. Can someone confirm this is true? (Makes sense that it should, since it only needs to "see" TFN off the card... but just want to be sure.)

EDIT2: F F F F... Samkey "Verizon not supported". :mad:

EDIT3: I wonder if this is all being caused by VZW somehow. "My" phone is SPR, and it worked fine... that's the only difference I can see here. Maybe I just return both of these phones and buy from another ebay vendor who already has TFN activated...

Note, this also means that the sellers who say "Any carrier" don't know what they're talking about, because clearly this isn't working... a U1 SHOULD work on any carrier, but maybe originally-VZW ones don't (like these two)?
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
AT&T USERDATA for bootloader 6 has been added - build UH4. Verizon (at minimum) is also getting this build so the rest of the files can be obtained via the various firmware download tools like SamFirm, Frija, etc if needed
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] schwinn8:
Just wanted to update everyone on the situation with my phones. Knock-on-wood I finally have a working setup. I ended up getting a "Total Wireless" (TW) offering from an Ebay seller. The phone has VZW/VZW/VZW CSC and refuses to switch away from this configuration even though it's an SM-G975U1 phone. However, since TW is basically a VZW carrier, the phone works fine in this mode. I was able to activate a new SIM from TW on this phone, and everything is working properly. Interestingly enough, there is also a green voicemail icon and it works with TW as the visual voicemail app should. The VZ app is typically red, from what I've heard... so maybe this switched over, though the MyVerizon app remains on the phone for now, so it certainly didn't do a "full" switchover. Either way, it's working, so whatever.

I'm not sure why the phone won't switch off from VZW like the other one did. I am guessing it might have something to do with the last VZW in the CSC... the other two phones had the same VZW on the third CSC slot and they did this same thing, while the one that worked had SPR on the third CSC. So maybe that's why they aren't switching like others (ie, it's something VZ did)?

In any case, thanks for everyone's help through this. What a pain it was... but I'm running now with two phones on BL v6 (no root possible yet, but that's fine for now, at least).
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] drewb0y:
Is there another host for the G975U1_SAU_1.zip file? The link in OP works but keeps pausing, speeding up and slowing down, or cancelling entirely. I've tried multiple VPN locations, multiple browsers my speedtest is good, etc.

For whatever reason the ava2.androidfilehost.com server does not like me today. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
AFH is very hit-or-miss.

But before I give you another source, are you sure that your device still has bootloader 1? That is very old firmware at this point
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] drewb0y:
Oh I doubt it. I was just going from the link in the OP. My baseband version is G975USQS6GUI1 - so that's BL version 6 right? I did download a TMB U1 file from galaxyfirmware from may 2021 that has G975U1UEU5GUE4. Which would be BL version 5 I believe

My goal is to go from ATT to TMB with all the bloatware. So same process from Post #25 but using the file I downloaded and not the one from OP correct?

( I'm still on page 37 0ff 66 reading through this thread :> )
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] drewb0y:
OK I just looked using Frija and am now downloading the SM-G975U1_2_20210910132242_ftte4ac7iy_fac.zip.enc4 file which is version G975U1UES6GUI1/G975U1OYM6GUI1/G975U1UES6GUI1 so BL 6.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
Bingo. And then you'll also need TMB U firmware, bootloader 6. You can get that from Frija too
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] drewb0y:
Roger that - Thanks for the help - Now just backing up 2 years of crap with Samsung Switch so I can selectively restore whatever I want after wiping. I'd send you a beer if I could!
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
1. I'd think it would make more sense to only back up what you want to restore, instead of wasting time and effort backing up data that won't need to be restored.

2. PayPal donation link is in my profile, if you really feel so inclined
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] drewb0y:
1. I'm an unreformed digital packrat and

2. Done! Not a fortune but I have 6 kids : )
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kgirlx:
hey guys, i got a U1 version here, on the latest v4 Feb 2021 that im going to bootloader unlock. im going to flash it to Verizon U version, v4 Feb 2021. i know in the OP, 1st step is to wipe in recovery, does that mean factory reset in the screen where it shows all those options in blue....obviously i dont have any recovery installed yet. Or can i skip step 1, since its allready on U1, then start with step 2, boot phone with Verizon SIM inserted, then proceed to step 3? Any advice or tips, Thanks before i start.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
Are you specifically looking to have Verizon bloatware?
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kgirlx:
we have Verizon, in order to get the features of Verizon, you allready know. i will debloat afterwards after I bootloader unlock and flash the AIO for Magisk and TWRP...just asking what my options are to get U1 to U.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
Just put it in Download mode and flash. Don't need to do anything special. Also don't need to flash USERDATA
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kgirlx:
OK, i thought USERDATA was needed to get the Verizon features, but will do, non HOMES CSC and the other files in Odin will get flashed. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
If you want carrier-specific features, then yes, you only get those with bloatware. So that DOES require that you flash USERDATA, and also that your Service Provider codes are set to VZW before flashing
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kgirlx:
OK, so i should start with step 1 factory reset and flash non HOME U1, with Verizon SIM inserted, let it boot up watching for pop up with carrier settings, then power off, boot to download, then flash U firmware with non HOME CSC and USERDATA, and then i should be loaded with the dreaded Verizon bloat for their features...lol.....sounds like a plan.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
No. If you're already on U1, then you just need to make sure that your codes read VZW and then flash U with regular CSC + USERDATA
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kgirlx:
Ahhh, OK...so i reboot phone with Verizon SIM inserted,it should say restarting with new carrier settings....i can check by looking under Service provider software version to see if it says VZW....then flash the non HOME CSC and USERDATA....i am stupid...but with your help im understanding...Thanks so much iBowToAndroid.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kgirlx:
Thanks iBowToAndroid, i followed your steps, rebooted with Verizon SIM inserted, it came up with carrier settings pop up and showed the VZW codes. Then i rebooted, flashed non HOME CSC and USERDATA. Its now on the latest v4 firmware FEB 2021 that can be unlocked, which is my next step.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] chalofito:
My device is a N975u CSC XAA/VZW. i have a verizon bootanimation and some verizon apps. My question, how can I get a firmware without bloatware and without bootanimation from the company? I am in Mexico. I am only interested in a firmware that works in Mexico and that does not have bloatware.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
If you have N975U, then you are in the wrong thread
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] chalofito:
Thanks, just realized this is not for Note10+
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Startekselva:
Hi im new to firmware update my device are gm-s975u Verizon unlocked i need to update to global version of s10+.need help from maintainers and senior members
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
All the information that you need is already in the OP. If you're very unfamiliar to this process and would prefer help from an experienced professional, I can recommend a 3rd party company to do the work for you
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaters:
I have the G975U AAX model phone. I am looking for its original OS, updated, and maybe the Pit file so I can repartition it. Does anyone know a good source for these files for ODIN?
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] schwinn8:
I assume you mean the XAA ROM?

I have used SamFw.com for firmwares. I don't believe you need a separate PIT file to repartition - ODIN has an option to repartition built into it, and it will use the partition info in the firmware directly? If not, the instructions I found online talk about specialized tools to extract the PIT from the firmware anyway. You just need to do some searching and studying about it... be careful as it can brick the phone if you do it wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
1. The PIT file is already included in the regular CSC file. You can extract it if you REALLY want, but if you flash the CSC file, it's gonna get flashed anyways. You can't really "repartition" the phone

2. No, you can't really brick a Samsung phone via firmware and Odin. There are too many failsafes built in
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] schwinn8:
On the options tab is a "repartition" button... are you saying this does nothing?

Regardless, ODIN does a good job of applying firmware, so it shouldn't be necessary. I would ask the OP why they think they need to "repartition" anyway.

I figured tinkering in there might brick the phone... from what I read, if you apply the wrong partition you can have such problems. That's why I was warning the OP. I certainly have no experience with PIT files or repartitioning, which is why I was trying to tell them to be cautious.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mossey:
My SM-G973U is carrier unlocked but when checking Developers Options I do not have the OEM unlock feature. I think that means my Bootloader is locked. Does that mean that I am unable to flash the stock UI version on my device?
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] schwinn8:
Carrier lock and bootloader lock are two different things. OEM Unlock is about bootloader/ROM locking.

Chances are, your BL is locked anyway, and for the US models, they are mostly not unlockable at all. That means you can't root or install custom ROMs, but you should be able to use ODIN to flash stock ROMs without issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
Since you haven't read the OP, here's what it says:

"Firmware is 100% interchangeable among these models: any U or U1 firmware version can be flashed to any U or U1 device at any time, assuming that you're not trying to downgrade the bootloader"
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mossey:
Thanks

What could I be missing?

I have usb debugging enabled in D.O.

I have samsung drivers installed and working.

I have the latest Odin(Patched) from here! Unzipped in the root directory.

I start Odin with administrator rights.

Then select Bl,AP,CP,CSC, populating the appropriate fields. Using the latest UI version of firmware from Sammobile. Unzipped

Start the S10 in download mode, Volume down, + Bixby,+ power plugged directly in MB USB port using original Samsung cable

The ID COM: Field illuminates blue (com 6)

Hit start!

I get a fail every time. I have tried multiple cables and every usb port on my PC, getting the same result each time.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
What error message appears on the device, when Odin fails?
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mossey:
SW Revision Check Failed Lab II Fused 7 Binary
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iBowToAndroid:
I'm gonna assume there's a 6 after Binary.

That means that your device has bootloader 7 software, but you're trying to flash bootloader 6 to it, which is a no-no.

Bootloader 7 hasn't been released for U1 firmware yet, so you'll have to wait until it is
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mossey:
Thanks you so much I never in a million years would have had any idea about that. The phone is supposed to be brand new. Is that why it has a newer bootloader. I came with Android 12 firmware? How would I know when FW with Bootloader & is available?