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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jdk2:
Is anyone on AT&T able to add a credit card to Samsung Wallet in the U1 unlocked firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
Here's AT&T user_data if anyone needs it link to USERDATA_ATT_S918USQU1AWBE : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4279422670115724049
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
OP UPDATED

Userdata added for At&t and Tmobile. Thanks to Venom and iBowToAndroid
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
All U1 Unlocked firmware is now available on Samfw including XAA
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
That's not a model number, that's a retail SKU.

Assuming that you haven't gotten the device yet, when you do get it, the model number in the Settings will show as SM-S918U1
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] m.i.a.187:
att build number out the box today. USQU1AWA6
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Most have updated past that build number. But thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] m.i.a.187:
sorry i was only a few pages in the thread. was waiting on files to transfer from otg and got sidetracked.

so venom or butchie i noticed u use duo/meet but before u flashed over did u notice if the att video call option was lost/diffrent after the switch? reason me and wife got matching ultras and if i go unbranded i still wanna be able to easily vid call her. without duo if possible. . never used att vid call b4 kinda curious. . i jus got mine today had to order and wait for 512, she got hers a week ago 256 im a lil anxious. was losing my mind. anyways she already set hers up. so was thinking about it. functionality wise. is that what user data file is for if flashing to u1?

-or-

question?. . . so dirtyflash, modded odin, home csc

your opinion on . . should i skip the u1awa and jus dl your post latest awb or let phone do it ota from awa?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] m.i.a.187:
so anyone using Package disabler pro these days?. ..

reason i am able to bypass hotspot provisions on note nine with prepaid att sim (activated hs options by flashin u1 firm), and i use aloooootttt of data on $60 unlimited. prepaid like 100 gb month onetime. im not even supposed to have hotspot and never heard a word from them

but now i have postpaid att so hotspot is available i just was wondering because wont they notice now? i am looking to do the same on 23 ultra

or is this step even necessary. was hotspot provisioning and tethering provisions jus to block the on off switch?

funny story

awesome deal for us got both phones(ultras) for 400 and change. because i happened to have a few s7s laying around for parts for my rooted 7. att did that any samsung trade in value 1000 dollars (i didnt tell her that part). so 2000 off.

shes tried to throw those 2 broken/bricked phones away for years, shoulda seen her face when they said $1000 off.. . each. . . . . . priceless.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] m.i.a.187:
yes if flashed to u1 will get ota from samsung.

problem solved in one hit.

also make sure u do the sim unlock request before flashing u1 otherwise u might have to flash back to original firmware in order to sim unlock.

i went through hell trying to figure this out in the past. with tmobile
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Hydraega:
Thank you so much! I had assumed this but wanted to make sure my thought process was correct.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bluegizmo83:
I'm kind of new to Samsung phones. I've always had other devices that were always easy to bootloader unlock and root.

IM NOT ASKING ABOUT ROOT.

I understand that the US models of Samsung phones are not bootloader unlockable and not rootable, so my genuine question about this thread is, why would anyone want to go through all the Odin software stuff to flash the US firmware manually instead of just accepting the OTA updates? What's the benefit without an unlocked bootloader or root?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Sometimes users have trouble getting OTA. And some would rather flash the firmware connected instead of over the air. Plus if you have an issue with an Ota update as long as the firmware bootloader is the same you can flash back to the firmware you had before update. Me personally, I think its always good to have the firmware saved..but that's just me.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
And having an unlocked bootloader and root has nothing to do with flashing firmware with Odin. So the point of this thread is to have the firmware available for those that need it for whatever reason
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bluegizmo83:
Ah ok, that makes sense. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] mzahs:
Is ATT S23 Ultra's bootloader unlockable and phone can be rooted? Is that possible on any factory unlocked US version of S23 ultra?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] EtherealRemnant:
No, no, and no.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] mudrazr:
Trying to figure out if it's possible to flash or load aoftware veriosn of direent country on my s23 which is currently SM-S91U1 to SM-S91B
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
No no and no
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] mudrazr:
Oh thanks. I bought the phone in US and I live in Asia because compared to other phone my 5G speed is very slow. So any way I can atleast change the CSC ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Have a question. setting up my co-workers S23 Ultra (T-Mobile) and everything looks good (besides pages of bloatware crap on this variant) but his Google messages isnt working "RCS" or encrypted wise. Standard SMS is fine, but if i text him we both get a Recipient may be offline, tap for options message. Im fine on my end and his RCS status says connected, so any ideas? Ive even tried installing carrier services, rebooted phone and wiped cache but nothing.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
also noticed that these two things are different between our phones. We have the same app revision and everything but my Verizon has a 105MB limit and his T-Mobile a 1.7GB limit.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
Lol not sure, that's why i use Samsung Message, Google Message sucks.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
I love google messages, I've not had any problems on my phones. I like the fact we can react to messages cross platform and get iphone reactions too instead of the whole quoted message repeat for iphones. as well as send and receive full resolution pics and videos between other Google messages users.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
Advanced Samsung Message now works with iPhone and Google Message with RCS
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
No. If you want an Asian CSC, buy an Asian model
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] mzahs:
Thanks for replying. Will that be ever possible?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
Highly doubtful, but possibly after a few years, and only via paid 3rd party services.

BL unlock on the North American S21 series will soon be possible, via paid 3rd party service. So keep your fingers crossed for other models in the future
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sysopkotton:
Uninstall the update of the app and reinstall. If you flashed from U to U1. This worked for me, had that same issue
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] yash_ghar:
This is because Verizon one is using Google Jibe RCS server whereas the T Mobile is using their own RCS server.

Carrier can set up their own RCS servers , for those it connects to carrier server

If not it connects to Google Jibe server.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] drzeller:
Another reason is that some carriers remove Samsung features in the carrier version of the software that is still available in the unlocked firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
So I drove through an area and noticed the + pop up on the 5G, decided to run a speed test. This thing was of the charts fast for download speed. What speeds have you guys hit? (It says Kissimmee, but I was in the Tampa/Brandon area) View attachment 5853809
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] readymarc:
WOW!!!! I just wish i can get these speeds where i live.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] mzahs:
That is very disappointing. Why don't they allow consumers to decide what they want to do with their devices! I was planning to buy S23U but now I will not.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] yeltrah123:
I'm on Metro and this is the highest I've hit on N41 mid-band
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] TheMadScientist:
Att does not have their own unlocked firmware. You can sim unlock the device. But as for actual att unlocked firmwares there are none.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] TheMadScientist:
Firmware is pretty much universal now. The information for each carrier is stored in the csc. Depending on which sim determines the "firmware" the device if sim unlocked will auto configure settings. Apps. And boot animations for each sim inserted. Unlocked firmware is just unbranded less bloatware. But it still does the same. As long as your carrier is in the csc. For years I couldn't properly use u1 unlocked firm because cricket was not in the u1 firmwares.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ch0mch0m:
I'm sure this has been asked before, but does U fw get updates from carriers or Samsung?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] borijess:
Carriers
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
U is Carriers and U1 is Samsung for OTA
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Ends:
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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Ends:
That's not completely true. I've personally gotten a token download from Samsung that unlocked my att bootloader on my s21u. But then had to have my knoxguard status manually changed through them as well. It all depends on getting in touch with the just right customer support.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
So you are saying Samsung gave you a bootloader unlock token for your At&t device? Did you pay like $1000 for it, because they don't just give them out.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
First I've EVER heard of an individual getting one

Correct. Gotta have an enterprise contract with them, pay them a 4 figure annual fee, and $500+ for each token
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
@butchieboy whats up bro? Am I late to the party here?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Lol...naahhh. The usual are here
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ lol 😆
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
While i have been away in System Shell world....can someone tell me why there was a build for the S23U back in a DEC?

I just found it real interesting and exactly what in was looking for....Samsung....really keeps it interesting
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Mine did. Tuesday it comes (Verizon)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
At&t post unlocked firmware but not locked. This has always been the case. And with locked you need to stay on their update path or you will not get OTA
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
I'm on U1 since the beta in August. And since official 13 dropped, I've been getting updates on my Verizon variant (908U running U1)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] borijess:
That's what I need for my ATT locked when I get it. Don't want to setup the bloated ATT locked firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
Lots of AT&T S23 lines are out for delivery tomorrow, just letting peeps know.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
So how's the battery life been? And are you running carrier or unlocked. Watched this review and he gave it a great mention about battery life
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
So Venom you pre ordered and got device in a week and haven't posted anything about it. Come on man give us some details. Build number of At&t..something..🤣🤣
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
For those that are concerned about the At&t bloat, there is a very simple solution. If you are U firmware just use ADBappcontrol and disable all the bloat..it's free and very simple, or buy unlocked device.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bigron77:
I got the same eta, ordered direct from AT&T
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jdk2:
Same for me. Ordered on the 8th and FedEx says delivery tomorrow before 12 noon
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
No getting my hopes up. FedEx is ALWAYS late. My deliveries go past my city then come back
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
Deleted something is getting messed up with posts.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
Hey buddy so you joined this bandwagon too?

I have had it in my hands since Feb 10. Going to send my Note 20 Ultra but keep the S22 Ultra.

Let me know if you have any questions about the device.

BTW ordered through t-mobile and it shipped on 7th Feb.

Hope Kangi, Venom and others would be here too.

Cheers !!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
I ordered a Pixel 7Pro, had it for a day and sent it back, then went ahead and pre ordered the 23. I know Venom will be here not sure about Kangi he moved on to a different device...Stoll Samsung but different one
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Went with this case
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] crazyut:
I ordered on the 6th, received on the 9th (no buds2 yet) (from Halton Hills, ON to Calgary, AB), 1x Red 1TB S23 Ultra. I put the U software on so I can go U1 when it gets released (of course, when I ODIN it, it passed but on reboot, had to factory reset, then it came up normally).
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Anyone with locked At&t S23 Ultra can you please post firmware build number device shipped with. And Tmobile also..thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Isn't that what you posted on the first page already?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Robbielyn17:
I hv a question. i’m brand new to unlocked phones. i just ordered s23 ultra. i’m here in US my model number is sm-s918uliaxaa i hv an activated att sim card with unlimited premium postpaid plan with my att version s22 ultra. This would be my first truly unlocked US version phone. . So my questions are i want to switch to Verizon do i just get a sim card from Verizon and I would be good to go?

I shouldn’t hv to unlock codes or anything would I? I live in an area where I’m not sure which carrier has the best coverage as we need more towers. So I was hoping my model would be compatible with Verizon, hv the N77 N260,N261 and just join verizon. can u tell me if those bands are on my particular model? I don’t hv a computer only ipad.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
A SIM unlocked device will accept any working SIM. You might want to try prepaid SIM's to see what carrier would work best for you. Verizon is severely lacking in rural coverage from my personal experience. You might want to give T-Mobile a try as well. N77, N260, and N261 are available.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Robbielyn17:
ok so, did I order a SIM unlocked device? Last year, I ordered an s22u through samsung but it was att version for the n77 band as the unlocked s22u didn’t hv that band. I paid in full so phone was unlocked. This time, I ordered the the s23u as unlocked. So it should still be a SIM device right? Sorry, it’s my 1st one.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] KingKai707:
So since my last question was left unanswered for weeks I took a leap n flashed my phone. Overall I don't see any differences and maybe I used the wrong file. I have a Samsung unlocked 1TB phone but I wanted tmobile on it. I used S918U1UEU1AWBE_S918U1OYM1AWBE_TMB files, did I do it wrong? lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
The easiest way to tell, is to go to Settings, About Phone, Software Information, and look at the Service Provider Software Version. If the last one is XAA, it is the SIM unlocked version.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Robbielyn17:
You know the web doesn’t hv much info on my model, what the bands are on it. Also doesn’t hv much network info. btw i’m not rural just 50 mph north of tampa and we are a decent size town right off us19. it’s just not as many towers yet. our city is bubbling over with people. we hv all the major stores and restaurants. coverage is weak here. a year ago, verizon was not better than att hence why i hv it, but the new verizon maps show we hv decent coverage with Ultrawide. Att hardly has any 5G+ in my area so i want to switch.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Robbielyn17:
ok yes it’s xavier thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Anytime! Best of luck finding the best service for your area. T-Mobile has ways been good to me in the Tampa to St. Petersburg areas. Verizon's Ultra Wide is fast, as long as you are not moving or barely moving.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Robbielyn17:
not xavier but xaa sorry i hate autocorrect lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
The very first version that you see on a brand new device is very rarely the first version that was ever released for it.

My Samsung source can get me the files for that version, if anyone would be interested in poking around in it. He charges me for each firmware though
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
Is the march update out
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ChadH42:
Nope
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] antawnm26:
I have unlocked and im telling you now they are not aware how to get rcs working on Samsung unlocked versions and no volte option either just sad every single year same crap
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
No, but my wife's S21 Ultra, sons S22 ultra and even my old Note 20 ultra sitting in a draw got the March update. Days ago. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] EtherealRemnant:
VoLTE is automatic, there's no toggle for it anymore as it's mandatory. You can't make calls without it on Verizon.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Less carrier related bloat and depending on your carrier, a few more Samsung features. As an example, Verizon and T-Mobile requested the Device Protection from the Settings, Battery and Device Care not be included in their firmware versions.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
To me..nothing. I can remove bloat with Adb app control..lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
But not splash screens lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dizzyraider:
if it's anything like my S21U, your slower speed likely stems from the lack of carrier aggregation combo for Asian region natively. You'll have to use qtst tool to get rid of the "pruned" carrier aggregation setting file for it to work outside of the US region. Then the speed will be just as fast.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Well there's not a toggle per se there are some tiles for 5G and Volte. Now I barely seen the tile for volte once since I triggered it.... And the 5G one stays persistent through reboots
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] mudrazr:
How do I do that any info would help thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
Where's the U March update...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] yeltrah123:
Still hasn't dropped yet 😕
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
SMH...🤣
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
First rule of OTAs:

1.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
First rule...ask here as if we know..🤣😂🤣😂
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
That too, lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ lmfao 🤣 😂
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
I hope you know we are just messing with you👍
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hayabusa1300cc:
Finally!! I've been checking all month and all day every day haha
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
AT&T S23 Ultra March Patch OTA rolling out now for U1 as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
U1 on Verizon
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
U is available on T-Mobile.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] borijess:
U1 got it too with ATT
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
No worries!!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Sure, everything is always OK after we all get the update.... 😉😂😂
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
What do you mean? Where's my April and May updates?? And Android 18?? Typical Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
I want to know why I haven't gotten Android 14 beta already...... wtf

Link please......

😉😂😄
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
Damn I was really hoping to see like 20 more of the same screenshot
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
So those of you on locked U, does it seem that the carriers are all in line with the same build number?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
My friend on Verizon got S1AWBL
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lowkey74:
Just finished installing the AT&T ota for March on the locked phone
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
OP UPDATED with locked S1AWBM
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Op updated with S1AWBL firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
It would nice if we caught the OTA links....i got one update.zip.....dont know if it could be worth something to someone. Have the complete update ziip for AWA6 -Jan. Let know me know if you need it. It's uploading right now @butchieboy

*Side note* why do these files have to be 8...9 gb wtf
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
The firmware is already posted. Update.zip usually wipes device doesn't it? With posted firmware you have a choice to keep data.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Yeahs that true. I only mentioned the update.zip cuz it's better than having to mess with a 8 to 9 gb file. But either way. We're all good here.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sysopkotton:
Sim unlocked T-Mobile on U1, CSC changed to XAA got my icon's back.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sysopkotton:
You can get to this menu using the Samsung band selection app.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
OP updated, TMB Unlocked March security patch
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] uicnren:
So, I have a slightly off-topic question.

I have an S23 Ultra, unlocked but running AT&T SIM. Currently on AWBM.

I prefer using the Google phone app as opposed to Samsung. Does anyone else use Google phone app and have voicemail available natively in the Google phone app (voicemail tab)? With my Pixel 7 Pro (unlocked, purchased directly from Google), and the same SIM card, I have the voicemail tab in the Google phone app. Not on the S23 however. Which sort of leads to the question if I flash the AT&T firmware, would this possibly enable it?

Thanks for any insight.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sysopkotton:
I don't think flashing the AT&T firmware will change anything... I have TMB and use the Google phone app, no tabs available on the U or U1 firmware. You can pin voicemail on your favorites.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] treahuggs:
So what im understanding is there is virtually zero reason to flash any different firmware if you dont care about update timings?

Flashing Unlocked doesnt allow us to unlock the bootloader as American users right?

Still no way to unlock bootloader to install TWRP, get Root?

Does USA Samsung devices ever get these features? Im fine waiting a month or two but a year would be kinda crazy.

First ever Samsung device, I would like to have TWRP, Titinauim Backup, System wide Ad Blocker, complete debloat (not disabled, actually removed). The ad blocker is the biggest thing. However from what I am understanding reading around, us american slubs dont get to have any of this.

Thanks guys!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
Correct, to all.

Your only hope is to not do any updates (or at least not past bootloader rev 1), and then hope that in the future, there's a paid service to get a bootloader unlock token via some inside source, as currently exists for other models
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] EtherealRemnant:
Use Adguard private DNS.

AdGuard DNS — ad-blocking DNS server

Create your ad-blocking DNS server that will protect your personal data, prevent tracking and allow you to control access to specific content on the Internet.

adguard-dns.io

Method 2

About the best you can get without root. I'm not holding out hope for root any time soon and I'm not going to avoid updating my phone in hopes of an exploit being found.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lexcyn:
The only reason (at least for me) to flash the U1 from my W version is so I can unlock all LTE/5G bands (except mmWave since we don't have that hardware). But it also helps that the U1 version gets updates way faster.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] EtherealRemnant:
Can someone tell me if you lock the U1 CSC to XAA, is there any downside? I want my phone to stop rebooting when I change SIM cards, I can't stand AT&T's animated 5G logos (whoever devised those should be fired), and I'm tired of having to re-enable RAT selection and bands when switching SIMs. Also, what's the best what to do this? I haven't had a Samsung in many years, CSCs are new to me.