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[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
You guys are like the friend at the bar..

Come have one more shot!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] borijess:
I am upgrading just for battery life alone. The SD version of the s22 just has been a disappointment for me from the start when it comes to battery life. Hopefully the S23 Ultra will bring back better 😉
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] readymarc:
Agreed. Slept on it. I definitely need better battery life and a smoother experience. Based on some reviews so far, it's quite a large upgrade.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] yeltrah123:
Did Feb update get rolled out for U1 yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ydagana:
Thank you for the info, I have an SM-S908U1 with XAA/XAA CSC code, I hope someone can help me with which CSC should I patch it with to fix poor network issue.

To give more context, I live in Morocco, my phone used to work fine, I'm not sure what CSC code it has then.

I travelled to Turkey and used a Turkish SIM card there, it worked fine. I also installed the official January update while I was there.

I came back home and put back my Moroccan SIM card and network became really poor, barely no signal, and even when it shows LTE, it barely works.

I tried all the normal things, from resetting network setting to even factory resetting my phone, and I downgraded android to November's security patch version (using ODIN and ROM for SM-S908U1 XAA) in case the issue was caused by the newest update. None of those worked.

After a lot of research online, I now thing the guy I purchased the phone from maybe patched the phone but whatever he did was overwritten while I was abroad and maybe with the software update.

Now I wish someone can point me towards what CSC code should I patch, Morocco's CSC is MWD but it's for SM-S908E with Exynos and I'm worried downloading and patching it with that one can break it.

Thank you for reading all of this even if you have no clue about it :D
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bigron77:
@ydagana

I would download the Samsung Band Selection app from the playstore and enable all bands to see if that will improve your signal strength. I wish you success Bro
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
Apologies if I'm in the wrong place. I purchased a S22 Ultra on Facebook. It was supposed to be unlocked but it was not. The seller has washed his hands of it. I paid to have it unlocked for other carriers however I can't get updates because the original carrier still has it locked in their server. Can I flash from s908u to ans908u1 and get firmware and security updates OTA.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bassman418:
Find it funny the S23 line up doesn't drop till 17th and has gotten an update, yet they are sitting in boxes not shipped yet. (Or at least mine hasn't) 😂😂

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[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Venom0642:
Some people got it early i got my S23 Ultra last week.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bassman418:
And after making that post, I saw a notification that it has just shipped!! Probably see it Tuesday!

Some people got it early i got my S23 Ultra last week.

I just got an email from Verizon
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
Is anyone doing S23 thread?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bassman418:
I'm curious too
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bassman418:
I'd love to flash U1 firmware before I set up my new phone. Comes Wednesday
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
I was thinking about creating one similar to this one
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
Might see if Kangi will create it and we can maintain it. There are enough of us here with knowledge to help out. But Kangi has been busy and I can understand that. Hopefully Venom will help too.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Venom0642:
If i could i would, but i work 80 to 90 hrs a week so that is why i won't create the thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Venom0642:
You should create it before someone we don't know does lol 😆, we will help with the thread tho.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
Same for me..12 to 15 hour work days..up at 3am
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
https://xdaforums.com/t/sm-s918u-918u1-firmware-flashing.4552341/
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
I did my best
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
Click on link above guys. Take a look let me know what's missing
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Gemmy22:
HI,

can i use andorid 13 software for TMb instaed of AT&T S22 ultara by odin ?

I'm out of USA and can't get android 13 updates, even no android 13 on AT&T until now.

if yes will it affect any network issues or not?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
What device? Is it United States Snapdragon?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Gemmy22:
Sm-S908U AT&T
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
All the firmware is the same. So if you device was bought from AT&T you can flash Tmobile firmware..Verizon doesn't matter as the firmware will provision to whatever Sim you are using. Since you said you are out of the United States connectivity depends on the bands for whatever region you are in
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] borijess:
Hey @Venom0642 what firmware are we using on your locked ATT device? I have my s22 ultra and it's a locked ATT ultra. I flashed a firmware that gets updates from ATT not Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Venom0642:
BWA2 is also U locked Carrier for AT&T
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] borijess:
My device shows U1 but it's actually a U device.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Venom0642:
Right U has that as well
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] borijess:
So what firmware do I flashed that will get the ATT firmwares updates , but no bloatware on the s23 ULTRA?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
You will not know that until someone knows what build number it is. The phone is still being released and the only firmware I found is what's posted
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Venom0642:
What he said lol
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Kris_b1104:
You're a little too excited there buddy lol
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] borijess:
Yes. Hearing all this good battery stuff about the s23 has got me excited. S22 ultra battery life for me has been horrific.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dj24:
I'm actually somewhat shocked that a better processor and not too many other changes has led to a big improvement in overall battery life for the S23 Ultra. It's even better than the 14 Pro max.

https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_ultra-review-2526p3.php

I'm seriously considering upgrading just for the battery life but just don't know how I can hold on to my ACR Call recorder and Youtube Vanced legacy apps though if I do...
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] FernBch:
There are a couple apps that run during setup wizard. Any configuration data that's needed is downloaded/setup at that time. It includes any bloatware, carrier locked or not, bootloader unlock yes/no, etc. Dig into source code and you'll find out how it works.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] FernBch:
One other detail. If you're carrier or BL locked don't think that using a different SIM will change things. It won't.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] TheForceUnleashed:
Quick question: would it be possible to flash U1 firmware on a Korean S22 Ultra (N) since they both have a Snapdragon? Both are also single-SIM devices as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] kangi26:
Dang these packages are getting really big. Unzip

I don't believe you can. If I remember correctly the installer will not recognize the N variant and fail
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Jobudden:
Same u kinda realized it with the note 20. Even though I had it. I barely used it
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
Ordered on 21sh and received on 23rd. Ordered for my friend on 20th and he received on 22nd Feb.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
Yes it's a big question mark in my life today. You see I always bought big internal memory and had extsd. This time I got smaller int memory 256gb and no ext memory is making me anxious so much so that I want to keep using my Note 20 Ultra.

Let me know if you find a good backup solution. I have had major problems with 2FA apps esp google authenticator when it comes to restoring apps and data.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
Then you were among the other lucky ones
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] kangi26:
I've used Smart Switch to make a backup to my PC, I'll let you know how that works
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
Excellent btw I will be converting my device to U1 after hearing about back up from you. Will share the learnings.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
True also it might have to do something with ordering from Carrier. I ordered an locked variant this time a U device from Tmobile so I may not be comparing apples to apples. Also when I chose any color other than black it was showing shipping date between 25th March and 24th April even from Carrier so don't feel bad.. Also a Samsung rep told me it will mostly ship earlier than displayed time.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Geekser:
I was reading the OP and saw something that confused me -

The OP said "Do NOT flash CSC or USERDATA (If it's in the download package), either of these WILL wipe your device

This is a "dirty flash" and these can sometimes cause issues. Keep in mind if things start going sideways and stuff starts not working right, your first step to a solution will be to wipe the device."

I always assumed that a Dirty Flash was when you flashed something but DID NOT wipe data before booting up. Conversely A CLEAN FLASH is when you flash and wipe the phone to wipe data before booting.

Am I mistaken?

Thanks for any clarity you can offer.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] kangi26:
One thing I've been doing for a few years is using a free app called SMSBackup & Restore and saving Calls/SMS to the extSD, but it also allows me to save to G-Drive and schedule the back up. For me that's one of those odd things I like to save. Oh, and same for Nova
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] kangi26:
Nope you're right. I just suck at punctuation :D

EDIT..... I added some punctuation and some appropriate spacing too :)
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] D.W.H:
Question... If we flash the U1 firmware on the AT&T variant of the S22 Ultra, will Google Messages default back to the older, working version? Anyone with AT&T did it yet? If it's in this forum I missed it. Sorry
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
I agree, love that SMs and restore app. Have been using it for years for local and cloud backup and it works perfectly each time.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] kangi26:
I don't know for sure, but....

I imagine that since Samsung has added it as the default, it will install as the "new" version. Unfortunately if you REALLY need to know you might be the tester for us all :)
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] alenerd:
@kangi26 hey, Im a newbie who just got my first samsung phone Unlocked running s908u1ueuava6.

Im lost in guidance on how to root my phone. Is flashing something I need to do to root my phone? After getting developer options I dont see "oem unlocking" even though i bought from samsung website unlocked carrier
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ferzmedina:
If you bought a US version unlocked model, that only means you purchased a phone that's carrier unlocked. As far as I know, those phones aren't rootable by the method you described above. An unlocked phone only means that it's not tied (locked) to a specific carrier. The folks here would need your exact phone model to offer any type of information or guidance.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] kangi26:
Root is an entirely different beast altogether for Snapdragon. Nothing on this thread will give you much of anything around rooting the device. Flashing any of the firmware regardless of it being Carrier or unlocked versions, will do nothing but give you a slightly different user experience.

All of Samsung bootloaders are locked down and have been for many years now. There MAY be someone that finds an exploit for Root but, you'll have to be patient to see if something shows up in some of the other threads.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Kris_b1104:
What's the word on OneUI 5.1 firmware for U devices?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
Was just announced yesterday in other countries. No one on United States
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
Will flashing the firmware void my warranty?

Also it says it will read my SIM and download the appropriate package but I have dual sims so which one?

Lastly this was an att carrier phone,s908u. I currently have TMB esim and want to flash the s908u1 firmware. Will I end up with both att and TMB blootware after?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
Does not void warranty. I would think the firmware will provision to whatever Sim is your primary. I dint use esim so maybe someone else will chime in
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] hayabusa1300cc:
5.1 update!

Also, see you guys on the other side! Ordered the S23 ultra for 199.99 on TMO
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dj24:
Downloading it now on my t-mobile U device... Changelog lists quite a few changes under the hood too.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bassman418:
I haven't seen the update yet on my Verizon variant running U1 firmware.

Have my eye on my S23U that is out for delivery today ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bassman418:
Funny how TMO has been having connection/cellular issues the past few days, yet they are the first to drop 5.1 LOL

I wonder how long others like Verizon, ATT and the Unlock firmware take. Id like to do a fresh install on my S22U before I give it to my son this week. (being I have to wipe it anyway)
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
Thank you. Not voiding the warranty was a must because if I can't get what I'm looking for it's trade in on an s23u factory unlocked.

As for the provisioning the esim is a T-Mobile trial that I can clear before I try. That leaves the Q-link sim (an MVNO activated on my s21u factory unlocked). It didn't add any blootware. Everything was stock Samsung. My hope is if It provisions with that sim (even though they use T-Mobile towers) it will give me the unaffiliated firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] hayabusa1300cc:
They did that to make up for it. It made me forget that I didn't have service while driving using Android auto 1hr 40 min from home. At first I thought someone hacked my account
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] silvergt2:
My phone of at&t stuck in the android 12 update and it won't let me update to android 13. Can someone help me?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] hayabusa1300cc:
Typical Samsung fashion. The new phone is behind in security patch
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] RedsonRising:
Just got the update on my phone (Verizon). OneUI 5.1. CWA1. Feb security patch. Northern California.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Justinphxaz:
Yes sir! They added a new app initialization screen. Above the progress bar shows 'one ui' just before the carrier splash screen. Haven't seen that till now.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
I just looked up trade in value at TMobile for my s22u on the s23u... guess what?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bassman418:
THATS BECUASE THERE WAS 2 WEEKS TO PRE-ORDER 2/1-2/16 AND T-MOBILE GIVE YOU $1000 OFF PLUS 180 MEMEORY UPGRADE. VERIZON WAS ONLY GIVING 800 OFF SO I GAVE IN AN OLD NOTE 10+ AND ONLY PAID 399 FOR MY 512GB S23 ULTRA. TODAY WAS THE CUT OFF, HAD IT BEEN YESTERDAY YOU WOULD OF GOTTEN 1000
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
Actually there was a clock/timer saying there was 13+ hours left. In any case that's not a trade in, that's rape!1
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
My bad, maybe the clock was on the Samsung site.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
I tried to flash 3 times and failed. Maybe I misunderstood the post. I thought that any of the above versions could be flashed to any u/u1 device. I took some photos to document.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Venom0642:
What Firmware you on now and what number Firmware you trying to odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
I'm currently on a s908u version but was trying to update to the s908u1 listed in the previous message. Current version attached.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Venom0642:
You need to Odin with Odin patched

Link : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=2981970449027563579
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
I used the link Kangi provided for patched odin3 but I will try this one. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bassman418:
Is that the patched Odin he's using or not?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
Yes. I used the link for the note 20 posted by Kangi.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
Odin3-v3.14.4.zip​

for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, by kangi26

It was the second Link (in the original post) that said patched. Venom sent me a different link that says for s22 ultra so Ill try that one. I just want to try and get the unlocked firmware (s908u1) on this carrier based phone inplace of the s908u thats on it.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
One more update. That link did allow me to flash the s908u carrier version this morning. I don't see anything different in appearance or usage but odin said passed.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bassman418:
Anyone on U1 firmware see the 5.1 update yet? Looks like the carriers have all release it already.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Kris_b1104:
It's on samfw

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Firmware Download SM-S908U1 Free Download

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[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
Success!! I was able to flash the s908u1 (unlocked) on this s908u (att) carrier based phone. No more att splash screen or bloatware. I have already been able to get updates to the BL, (2), android security and Google. All my banking apps work with Bio metrics along with the other apps I tried.

Much thanks to XDA members, moderators and especially Kangi for the How to and Venom for the odin3 patch that worked.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] lexcyn:
I haven't seen it through ota yet
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
Since my last post I've gotten 3 more updates including one UI 5 and android 13 and another 1 pending! I'm extatic and you guys are great!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Jobudden:
No kidding 5.1 is out now?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] readymarc:
Just flashed on My unlocked U1 and wow. Its smooth.

Animations definitely improved.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bigdave79:
I only see TMB, TMK and USC firmware on samfw. I have a U1 device with XAA firmware. Can I still flash the TMB and if so can I do it through the samfw windows app without losing data? Would I get unnecessary TMB bloat? Sorry for all the noob Qs. Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] BranBro365:
hey I'm in the same boat you are. I'm wanting to flash my ATT S22U to an unlocked rom. Good to know it works, and it looks like I'll be doing the same if I can figure out how to do it lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] FerJavi:
Hi guys! im on One ui 5.0 U1, any way to get the 5.1 update?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] BranBro365:
someone had mentioned that Samsung is officially releasing it on the 22nd for the S22U, is that true, I have no idea, but I guess we'll find out in 4 days.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
What model phone? Location? Mostly I've heard it's released outside of the US. I'm not in a hurry to get it because I've read posts on reddit saying it's killing the battery and Camara but I also saw a post hear claiming it's great. So I'm happy to wait and see/read more.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
OK, sounds good. You say the same situation. Are you still with att?, or do you have a different carries sim installed?

Also I didn't flash a rom. My phone is us based snapdragon processor and to my knowledge it CANNOT be unlocked to flash a rom so I flashed the firmware provided in the HOW TO GUIDE posted by Kangi.

Read, read more and re-read! I must have read Kangi's how to a dozen times especially the breakdown of the firmware letters and numbers.

Credit to Kangi for the how to and to venom for the patched Odin version for my s22u
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] BranBro365:
Yes, I'm still with ATT and have an ATT sim installed.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] BranBro365:
I messaged kangi and he gave me the correct version of the firmware to use. I just flashed it, it took literally 3 minutes and everything is working fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] nugzo:
OTA Verizon s908U One UI 5.1 yesterday
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] pranii23:
Received 5.1 Update on my SM-908U1 Unlocked XAA
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
Anybody that got 5.1 notice battery drain?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Kris_b1104:
I'm scared to update because I'm hearing mixed things about 5.1. Right now my phone is running perfectly and battery life is great, would hate to update and mess it up.

5.1 seems to be amazing on the S23U though, because of the better chip and hardware, not really the firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bassman418:
I flashed the 5.1 on my old s22 ultra (Now my sons) and it is running perfectly with no battery draw. My S23 ultra is amazing. I only charge once a day now, no topping off and have plenty left when I do throw it on the charger at night.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Venom0642:
Flashed last week before getting my S23 Ultra , And my S22 Ultra 5G has no issues at all on OneUI 5.1
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Kris_b1104:
Thanks guys, that is very reassuring, I'll pull the trigger.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Venom0642:
Just heads-up if you use Hex , February patch breaks Hex can't theme , Weird thought S23 Ultra on February patch and Hex works.

PS they are trying to get a fix for Hex.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] yeltrah123:
Can anyone share the S23 Ultra thread, thx in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bassman418:
SM-S918U S23 ULTRA/918U1 UNITED STATES FIRMWARE FLASHING

Most of us already know how to flash firmware with Odin. Here, anyone can post available firmware for everyone to use as well as general discussion. U firmware can be flashed on a U1 device and U1 firmware can be flashed on a U device using Odin...

xdaforums.com
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] silvergt2:
no update, help please ...
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dj24:
@Venom0642

Can you compare the overall battery life between your S22 Ultra and your newer S23 Ultra? I'm considering upgrading just for the battery life alone since everything else is pretty much perfect on my S22 Ultra.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Venom0642:
Big difference at 40% over 7hrs SOT haven't charged over 1 day battery life definitely is big improvement.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bassman418:
I 100% agree with Venom. Big Big difference over my S22 ultra. I'm very please with my upgrade decision.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ferolo:
Hi I have a problem with flash my s22ultra i have a firmware s908usqu2bvl1 and no one with post 1 and 2 firmware not able work in odin can you help me?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
What firmware did you try to flash and which (patched) Odin did you use?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ferolo:
Thanks for your message my odin is Odin3 v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD and i try load S908U1UEU1AVA6 to unlock At&t but its not working.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
You can use that firmware. You are already on BL 2 and are trying to go back to BL 1. Use the s908u1ueu2xxxx
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ferolo:
Ok phone was flash I write this soft S908U1UEU2AVE4 but I have still simlock any Ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dssturk:
What sim is in your phone? Is your account with att in good standing?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ferolo:
The sim card is t-mobile, my phone is not on blaclisted but I have financed problem witch Att I bought this phone from guy who not tell me about problems. So I try to unlock device to another factory. Perhaps still problem is this financed and phone is locked to another operator. I'm sad for that because I lose money. Life