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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
After this update my 5G icon says 5G+ (in black sometimes) instead of 5GUC. no idea why.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Sounds like u got a cross of ATT & TMO. Lol. Care to share a pic. I'm curious.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Gave up on the idea of U and U1 and different CSCs. It's all the same. And the little that's not...could be turned on or off by simple ADB commands and the harder stuff with a system shell like I have on June firmware. All in all... Samsung is too lazy to make things interesting and/or different.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
I did that on my Watch 4 and pulled every single update.zip possible and then the Beta 2. Pretty funny you mentioned it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] readymarc:
How is the camera on this new build guys. Its not good on my device. Thinking about resetting
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
I don't notice a difference. But then again I don't dive into all that the camera has to offer. I just point and click
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Just to let everyone know, I haven't posted any updates since pretty much everyone here has settled in with their device. And with so many here that can offer help to new peeps on the 23, theres really no point. I still pop in here as do many of you that know what you are doing. I still have all of my Sammy devices but have been mainly in Pixel 7pro threads.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Where do you find the firmware for the Galaxy watches? I have the galaxy watch 5 and I'd like to take it back and load fresh software on.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dadabhai:
i have samsung s23 ultra S918U at&t version and now i am not in USA so can i flash it with S918B firmware? will it work?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] EtherealRemnant:
No. You cannot flash a U/U1 to B.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dutt1217:
What exactly was your issue with Verizon before going from U1 back to U? I was on U1 (Unlocked) firmware and the June update caused my phone to have a borked sim card. Was saying I had a non-verizon sim in. I couldn't get any service.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] fernverde:
same issue here. verizon phone & i flashed U1 firmware. then the june update happened and then no service after 5 min (even after reboot & factory reset). this fix is from reddit & has been working for me though: get U1 firmware ending in 'AWF3' for BL, AP, & CSC but with CP from U1 firware ending in 'AWC9'. all good now, except when i click on software update in phone settings. says 'your current software version isn't supported'. Reddit said everything needs to match for OTA updates so flash CP for 'AWF3' only when needed to get the next update OTA. hope this helps, i was on the phone with verizon for over 2 hrs and was going to ship my phone back but decided i can fix myself. My understanding is you get the june update but with the radios from the last update.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Always best to fix yourself. Nine times out of ten. When you get the Software is not SUPPORTED...it's because there was a mismatch. I can do the same thing on purpose but as long you you have the firmware, you're good as golden. FYI, for those who want to kill OTAs, mismatch your firmware. That will 100 percent kill all possibilities of an accidental OTA.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] fernverde:
noted, thanks. as for the not being supported, i gave up trying to get everything to work for the verizon june update. plus seeing other people struggle only confirmed my issue. i saw posts on xda, reddit & samsung so i figure its a software thing and less likely a 'me' problem... but i can be wrong
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] kunl3gzy:
Hello please, this bksecapp.mbn is the last phase before it's failed
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Tekn010933:
These stock firmwares? Trying to get this puppy permanent unlock to utilize or enable VoLTE outside the country.

Got mines from t-mobile locked
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Firmware flashing will not affect the SIM lock or unlock state of the device. T-Mobile will unlock it for you if you are a T-Mobile customer and meet all of their SIM Unlock Policy requirements for your account and device. Otherwise, try a local cellphone repair shop to see if they can SIM unlock it for you.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] yuvrajsp:
I recently moved from the USA to India. I now have a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra which I cannot use to its full potential in India as I do not have the below features set up for the region.

Samsung Pay/Wallet

Samsung Call Recording

I tried to update the CSC on my device using this forum and this forum. I am able to complete all the steps and the phone reboots. Post reboot when I checked, it is still on the OYM CSC and does not show the INS I updated. Below are screenshots of the process.

Any leads on what I may be doing wrong?

I have an open thread for this here.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hayabusa1300cc:
Yet another update!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] yeltrah123:
July security patch out now for T-Mobile/Metro by T-Mobile on U firmware!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
AT&T S23 Ultra U1 July Patch live.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
U1 on Verizon variant.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
system3 on July patch 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
Weird. I'm on a U1 but on tmob. It still downloaded this new update.

Of course it's snappier, buttery smooth, battery life is 27 years. Etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
Watch 5 pro beta also got an update today
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Veestaai:
That is a given in every software update.

It's just that this time you said it first. Congratulations
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] znel52:
Guys going from U to U1 have you been using home_csc or the one that wipes your phone? Considering going to U1 on my VZW variant so I can get in on the upcoming one ui 6 beta
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Any time I flash from one firmware version to another. I allow the device to wipe by not using the HOME_CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
I use Home CSC so it does not wipe on my Verizon variants.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Shadow 6:
If I am to understand correctly. I can flash my carrier/sim unlocked 23U firmware from 918U to 918U1 and it will be unlocked-er so to speak? Or would F-reset potentially do the same thing?

I was on Xfinity mobile and paid off my device. They sent the email, the device toasted, and says the device is unlocked. Yet when I go to Visible (powered by VZW just as Xfinity is powered by VZW) I put in my IMIE. Visible says the device is not available and won't work on thier network. Yet when I ordered their hard SIM and popped it in; amazingly it works perfectly fine. The only difference I have seen so far is better data service and 43 more dollars in my bank account every month.

Attached is my software info.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Unlocked firmware (U1) does not mean sim unlocked
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Shadow 6:
I understand that. I assume if I can change the sim to a different carrier it us unlocked.

I am wondering if flashing to U1 will fix the issue of it coming back as "unavailable" when checked for compatibly.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
Indian CSCs don't exist in North American firmware, nor North American CSCs in Indian firmware.

If you want Indian software features, buy an Indian device with Indian firmware

Maybe. Xfinity's CSC likes to wreak havoc when using with other carriers. You may need to manually change to VZW or XAA for full compatibility
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
What's going on ya filthy animals
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
I see you're living it up at BinoWorld..
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Lol..yes and just got another a couple days ago..not same but different version.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
He's good people. I had talked to him a time ago about SMT and he was interested but nothing went anywhere but on a side note.....22 is looking very weak right now.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] znel52:
Ok cool. And you are still able to get OTAs through Samsung this way?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Yep.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] znel52:
Sorry one more question and I'll leave you alone lol. Does this allow you to enter the beta programs? Hoping it isn't tied to the phoned imei.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] borijess:
Yes.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
Someone already answered yes. But sometimes it can hinder you from registering into Beta programs, last year I had XAA (Unlocked) on my TMB phone and it would not register for beta that registration sticker won't even show up in members app. Had to flash TMB to make it work.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] borijess:
If that becomes an issue. You can always flash the beta firmware in Odin when it becomes available here.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
Beta is installed via OTA. I don't remember ever seeing Odin files for any beta versions
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] borijess:
I missed the beta entry on the s22 ultra and installed the beta version through Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
Oh interesting - never heard of the files being released. I only know of beta registration and then OTA
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] borijess:
I believe the files can still be captured with the OTA.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
Uhhh, OTA files maybe. You definitely can't capture full Odin files via OTA, as OTAs aren't full firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
Retracted.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Bassplayer31:
Can you explain why? I actually seen conflicting answers to this question. And I have literally never seen an explanation as to why that's impossible.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
Because Samsung doesn't allow it - simple as that
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nguyenlucky:
People with Beta registration will use adb logcat or some http canary app to capture the OTA links and share them here. If you have the correct device model and firmware then you can just sideload the OTA zips with ADB sideload in recovery.

All non-registered beta users have to manually update like this way, until official version comes out.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
I know that. My point was that Odin files for beta versions don't exist (or at least can't be accessed outside of Samsung)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
Can I be one of the people who ask if the beta is out yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] borijess:
This is correct. I forgot I had to sideload the firmware using adb. It was not through Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Oh my goodness....here we go with the beta talk🤣😂
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mendes12721:
Hi there...

I have started my adventure with samsung flashing and Odin back with the GALAXY S2. And back then learned all I had to learn regarding flashing and versions and so on, but regarding a small country called Portugal that had only 4 options for flashing, being 3 of them operator based and a 4th one carrier free (TPH) code.

So now i want to upgrade my note 10 and have the possibility to buy a S23 ULTRA for a verry good price. Problem: it is an S918U and for what I have learned so far it may or may not be carrier locked/network locked and I will not be able to root it or unlock the boot loader. I can flash a U1 version and give me bloat free firmware. What I do not know and need help:

What are the main issues of working with a US phone in Portugal? Will everything work? (except the native call recording)

What version U1 should I flash?

Is there a way of knowing if the phone is locked in any way just by putting the imei online?

Can I ask the former carrier to unlock it even if I have to pay extra something?

The info I was able to gather from the device is atached below.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

if someone can help me regarding IMEI issues I can provide full imei via PM.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] 2009sr:
Good afternoon, can anyone tell me how to remove the protection of the AT & T operator on the SM-918U phone so that you can use another operator?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
There is only one U1 firmware. US carriers do not like to make it easy to qualify for a SIM unlock so you will have to seek out a third party cell repair shop or online unlocking service and pay to have the device SIM unlocked, if it isn't already. Does the device support most or all of the bands your carrier uses? Things like VoLTE and VoNR probably won't work with your carrier so make sure those features are not required for your service to work.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
Assuming that it's not eligible for a free unlock from AT&T, you'll have to have it done by a professional 3rd party company. I can give a recommendation via DM if needed
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] 2009sr:
Yes, please. I made an appointment with a company 2 days ago, have been quiet until today
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mendes12721:
On Sammobile website, that I use since ever, they have a buch of options for the U1 and there are 2 commun "countries" called unknown with the code DSA both in the U1 and the U version. Anyone can help me to know wich I should flash and what are they?

According to the site https://www.kimovil.com/en/frequency-checker/PT/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra it will work fine in Portugal except on the B38 (TDD 2600) band wich is used in Portugal only by Vodafone wich is not my carrier, I have MEO and NOS.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
What's on SamMobile isn't always accurate. Those are firmware versions with the base U1 and carrier CSC's and user data. U1 is a non-carrier specific firmware! All carrier specific firmware for the USA are U, not U1.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MariusKv:
Isent samfw really good ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
It is. You just need to know which is the actual firmware you want. The reason you get U1 base firmware mixed with carrier parts, is to ensure that things like VoLTE and WiFi Calling work. All of the US carriers use a different implementation of those features. Video Calling on T-Mobile is not included in the U1 firmware as another example.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mendes12721:
So... should I use the latest XAA version for the U1 from sammobile or do you advise me any other website or csc to use? Or should I use the firmware from the first post?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mendes12721:
But since I will be using it in Portugal will I need anything more than the XAA or similar ? Is the XAA csc version the best for me?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Mine came today...no more complaing..lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] KingKai707:
I'm looking to do the same, had to get the 1TB unlocked and wanting to flash T-Mobile.

Just got mine as well
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] streetracer8605:
Checked Sammobile and doesn't look like they have the U version for Tmobile yet either. Anyone find it yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
Firmware S918USQU1AWA6

Link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4279422670115718584
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Thanks Venom
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] peacey8:
When will U1 firmware be posted?? It's taking so God damn long. They're usually posted before the phone is even out, so I'm pretty surprised.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
Good one, I like the ones with camera cover.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Yeah me too. That way I don't have to worry about putting individual covers over cameras.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] samsungsince09:
Do you have the Verizon firmware? My s23 ultra 1tb is currently unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] taikoboi:
So is your firmware a u1 if so could you upload it for us!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
I'm curious why you want the Verizon firmware having the unlocked phone. When you insert a Verizon sim it will load all provisions for Verizon without having the carrier bloat. everything works perfectly. That is why I want the unlocked firmware you have to install on my Verizon phone, so I can have a cleaner, less bloated experience on Verizon's network.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] oscarm003:
As far as I remember, Samsung takes longer than carriers to roll out OTA firmware updates. I also remember back in the day, you wouldn't get carrier specific features like WiFi Calling or the appropriate networks bands with the Unlocked firmware (but I believe that's not the case anymore). I personally want the TMB firmware for the quicker updates. Also, the bloat is not as bad as people make it seem (at least for T-Mobile). It's literally 2 or 3 extra apps that I actually use on a regular basis.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] streetracer8605:
I want the TMB firmware so wifi calling and video calling works. The unlocked one won't let me download the video calling. It also doesn't accurately display which band I'm on unlike how the TMB software does
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] streetracer8605:
So I was just playing around with it. Wifi calling works, thankfully tmobile doesn't lock that down anymore. However, video calling with the default samsung video call app isn't available, and the bands aren't displayed correctly. So, it would still be nice to have the TMB firmware if someone finds it
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
T-Mobile has never locked down their WiFi Calling. They have always used the stock Android implementation. Other carriers, like Verizon and AT&T use their own versions that replace the stock Android version. Samsung's U1 firmware has always supported T-Mobile's WiFi Calling.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
I went with this.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] yakapa40:
for people who want S918U TMB firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] taikoboi:
Just received updated OTA on my ATT s23 ultra. Hoping U1 comes out soon. I'm waiting to setup everything.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] samsungsince09:
Yes but I don't know how to do that.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
You want the XAA. The one in the first post is the one I used to convert my TMB U to U1.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mendes12721:
Should I use first the one on the first post and then just wait for OTA updates or should I go and install S918U1UES1AWFD for U1 from the sammobile or samfw website directly? What I ask is if is there any kind of patch / something that has to be done is order to switch from U to U1 or can I just simply download the latest and just put it as any normal firmware update with odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] zoman7663:
If you're currently up to date just use the latest one from Samfw, sammobile or frija.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
U, U1, and W North American versions have interchangeable firmware. Nothing special has to be done that isn't mentioned in the first post. If you want to go straight to the latest firmware, then use the one from Sammobile.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mendes12721:
@zoman7663 and @jcsww thank you very much for your help! .... so now that this topic is done ... does any of you has any Idea if the esim tech from USA will work with an Portuguese carrier?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
As long as you are scanning and activating a Portuguese eSIM on the carrier you purchased the eSIM from. It will work as long as the device is SIM unlocked from whatever carrier it was originally purchased from.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Have a question. If I'm running U1 on my Verizon variant, can I Odin just the user data (VZW) to it without changing over to U, or will it cause an issue?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Why would you do that...per say? Just curious.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
I just got my new Galaxy watch 6 and didn't want to have a problem if I couldn't activate it after all the problems I had with my GW5 after Samsung repaired it and Verizon could not activate it. Verizon uses "Number share" and I have a feeling being I didn't have the Verizon stuff on there running U1 it was contributing to the issue. Although with the GW5 I did flash back and it still didn't work. I went and tried to Odin back my S23ultra to Verizons U over the U1 and it gave me a problem. The first time. So I had to wipe it. And hours later, all is good. My new watch works on the network bit I didn't sleep more than 3 hours later night..😴😆 @wr3cckl3ss1
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
How is watch 6, I am thinking of trading in my GW4, is the battery good?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
Off topic...?

Check out galaxy watch 5 forum
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
Nah, looking for a short answer, sadly at this point in life dont have enough time to go do research, i truly wish i had that.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Seems like it was yesterday...that I was doing the same thing. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
Watch 5 just got another beta update
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] yeltrah123:
One UI 6.0 beta is out on carrier-locked s23's as of today.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
AT&T S23 Ultra Locked Carrier on U1 Firmware joined beta
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Venom, did bootloader update?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
No
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Well my permanent ban from Samsung Members has prevented me from registering for a beta for years...lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
But then again I stepped away from Samsung for awhile anyway
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] zSyntex:
You could just flash the Beta via ADB with .zip when provided from an user, not necessarily from Samsung Member app
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
I know
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] yeltrah123:
How did that even happen lol?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] yeltrah123:
Great, I just got it on U1 on T-Mobile.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Way way back while still learning, I mentioned Odin. The "go to guy" that was always there was telling people wrong info so called him on his bull sh$$#* he got butt hurt reported me ..boom lifelong ban
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] louisnamu:
can you grab the update.zip for us? thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] yeltrah123:
I don't know how to do that. I got it via Samsung Members, OTA update.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
I was able to get it through Samsung Members App using a VPN on my device while connected to Wifi. Once it tells you it can take up to 10 minutes for your device to register. You can close the app, disconnect the VPN, and check for updates normally. I got my update a couple of minutes later.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] louisnamu:
I will try, do I need to remove the sim card before using a VPN?

Edit: It's not able to me, Samsung Members App still no One UI 6 banner, just advertising banner in my country
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
No. It doesn't check the carrier when downloading. I downloaded the update over Rogers 5G.

Edit: For Canadian's though. Wifi Calling does not work on Rogers using the beta when it did under Android 13. According to Rogers Support, they don't have any provisioning for it setup for Android 14 as of yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
So far so good, haven't ran into crashes or hiccups at all this thing is running smoothly on Beta 6.0 AT&T S23 Ultra.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
It reset a few things I had to go back in and change. The Animation time I prefer at a half second instead of a full second. I prefer standard smoothing over adaptive as well. It just makes the device feel way snappier for me. I have had a couple of Home UI crashes but when I changed the Animation time, it seems to have fixed that. With a little debloating, I think I will be happy running this.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
Minor issues. Had a couple of stuck animations when switching between apps. Goodlock not working. The only things I have noticed.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Does anyone have a version of YouTube Vanced or ReVanced that actually works? Ever version I try plays for about 1min then buffers
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
I've never had luck with getting the registration for beta in Members app. But then again, you fine folks have posted them on here for sideloading so I've been fortunate to try it as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] borijess:
I am using this version with no hiccups.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Well how about posting the Apk Mr no hiccups 🤣🤣