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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
U1 can be flashed to a W model, yes.

In order for us to diagnose the error, we need to know:

- version the phone had before flashing

- version you tried flashing

- specific error messages from Odin and from the phone screen
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Same reason....why I stay at Telegram.. Too much BS and drama here.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
That's where I'm at 24.7 Telegram.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Send me a DM
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Telegram, like the messaging app or is it something else?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
Telegram message app makes groups etc etc
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
I see a Telegram and a Telegram X. Is there a difference? And which one are these groups usually made in? (Sorry for all the questions, I've never use it before. And if everyone were to migrate away from this platform, i'd like to be able to follow)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Just grab regular Telegram and make an account. Then later on you can see about the different apps they have available.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
I'm an Admin for the good old Note 8 on telegram. The bootloader was finally unlocked a few days ago. I know it's an old device but it's still very active with users. The S8+ and S8 also got unlocked bootloader .
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jobudden:
So what is the group for the s23 lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] faisalb4:
i want to ask i own a U device of AT&T which has been unlocked through Samsung CPID Server , the device IMEI is also changed with the CPID server process . the device current CSC is XAA . I want to flash the device with the latest U1 firmware . Kindly tell if flashing the firmware will have any impact or effect the on the IMEI which has been changed through CPID , is it safe to flash this with U1 firmware of course i would need to factory reset the phone along with flashing the CSC since i am switching firmware of the device from U to U1 model but i am afraid if doing this will have any affect on IMEI of device changed through cpid server .Any help and answer on this would be highly appreciated
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
No one here can answer that. You need to direct your question to the person who did the CPID for you
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
It will not. And if it was done by actual Samsung Servers (Daseul), then you have nothing to worry about. Changing IMEI is a whole process aside from the system. Has its own partition too, I believe. So anything you flash shouldn't affect the stability of the device even though you did get CPID service.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
@butchieboy maybe move shop up out of XDA and take it to TG world. And plus it's better there anyways.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] faisalb4:
Much appreciate for your reply , as far as i know my device IMEI has been changed through Samsung CPID server website not with Samsung Servers (Daseul) as you have mentioned but will get back to you once i go through whole process , Thumbs up for the help
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] IZACS:
So i have S918B/DS can i flash my phone with U1 unlcoked XAA and how
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
U/U1/W firmware not compatible with the B model
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] faisalb4:
You can Only swap and flash between U1 , U and W device only rest devices cannot be flashed with other models firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Anyone see anything about Beta 2 yet on locked or unlocked yet? Although I am running good still, Just curious. Seems like quite some time since beta 1 dropped compared to previous models betas.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jobudden:
From what I understand it's gonna be tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Tipster: One UI 6 Beta 2 release for Galaxy S23 is delayed

About three weeks back, Samsung started its Android 14 Beta Program for the Galaxy S23 series and released the first Beta firmware. Previously, it was rumored that the One UI 6 Beta 2 will release on August 29, but a trusted tipster today revealed that there’s a delay in the rollout. IceUniverse...

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
Samsung sets sights for One UI 6 beta 2 update on last day of August

Following a rocky introduction, Samsung’s One UI 6.0 beta is ready to get its second update. One UI 6.0 beta...

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
It’s Official: Samsung will launch One UI 6.0 on October 5

Recently, Samsung announced that 2023’s Developer Conference will take place in October. Moving ahead, the company has also confirmed through its Newsroom that it will talk about One UI 6.0 during the SDC23 on October 5, which is going to be its official launch date. Official One UI 6.0 Launch...

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] muhammadshais:
I have the same phone with cpid I installed U1 on it no issue flash away. U can pm me for more info.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] warriorvibhu:
This is great news, I have been waiting to flash my Note 8 with different Android versions, seems i can do it soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hayabusa1300cc:
Beta 2 is here
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
That's a pretty big update!! If anyone has the time and grabs it, please post!

(Currently on the U beta variant)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] samsungsince09:
Not every Verizon app works on my phone. I got 1 TB for the storage. I used to have the s10+ and used an sd card to have 1TB, and keep the same amount of storage.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
So I've been setting up the S23ultra for the past few hours. Almost done. I know with in like 2 days someone will post the U1 firmware and I'll be doing it all over again.... 😂😂
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
Battery life is definitely super super super INSANE.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] maddoggin:
tried to download file but only downloaded 5gb and saidi have to purchase to continue download. does anyone have the file?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] maddoggin:
nm found it
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] yakapa40:
@samsungsince09​

can you post :

device version:

on dialer : *#1234# or *#12580*369#

thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Awfully quite today, everyone busy playing with their new phones? LOL

So I'm not sure anyone else noticed, but my Verizon variant didn't have any Bloat crap on it (other than some normal Verizon stuff) No games, or other nonsense. Was surprised. How about T-Mobile or ATT?

Also it takes a day or so for it to settle in after I first set mt phone up for the battery life to be better. This device is doing really good on day one. I'm 12 1/2 hours off charger with 5 hours screen on time and phone is at 30% with about 5 hours estimated time left.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
Second day with the device. I think it's fabulous and a real step up from the s22 Ultra. Everything is basically better just a bit but as an overall package it's really improved especially the battery.

Second day with the device. Im itchy for a software update!!! I have AWA6.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] taikoboi:
I'm loving the battery life on s23 ultra att varrient. I've been on it all day and still at 50% left. Constatnly searching for u1 firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Went to bed last night on full charge. Woke 6hrs later, battery dropped to 98% when I checked weather. So basically lost 1% overnight...that is amazing.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Anyone try Nova yet? And its great to see all the usual Android junkies here.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
I have been using Nova since I received my device last Friday. It has been flawless so far on the S23 Ultra.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
ive been using nova for probably like 10 years. so yes to it being on my S23 Ultra. no issues, running 8.0.3 Beta with prime.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Feel free to post some home screen shots too guys..this is basically an everything thread. Most of us here a quiet capable of wading through things to find what we need.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Will get Nova set up
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
Downloading SM-S918U1UEU1AWA6 Unlocked Firmware, will upload asap.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] borijess:
Beta to is out. Mine only says the firmware size is 1.6gb
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jobudden:
Not here for me yet. On the unlocked version
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Yeah your on U1 at 1.6GB. carrier U is like 2.1 GB. Must be that extra bloat 😂

Nice to see the firmware version has the same ending now, unlike Beta one.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
U1 TMB Beta2
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] readymarc:
Anybody captured U1 link?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
I tried with adb and debug without any luck.. maybe this doesn't work anymore. 🥴
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jobudden:
Mine still says I'm up to date. Crqzy
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Mine says i'm still up to date too. But that is because im not officially on the beta and because I flashed the U beta over my Verizon U firmware. Instead of switching to U1 like I normally do. My update path will only come from Verizon and I'm off path now until I manually flash beta 2 (when available to download) ,go back to stock firmware or just flash over to U1.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
TMB U1 Beta2

The strange thing is the OTA download was 2GB on my other U1 through software updates 🤷🏻 why 500mb difference?

http://fota-secure-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/TMB/SM-S918U1/nspx/f003a56bca2748f795a9a05b65391be7.bin?px-time=65253742&px-hash=b1704e147af53024b36a5111c4359a4d&px-wid=9949335-WSA230831113632&px-wctime=2023-08-31%2011:36:32&px-cc=TMB&px-mn=SM-S918U1&px-nb=UGtezEZ854jbmFcvWGxLEA==
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Is your other phone running U firmware? I've seen the U update be about 2.1GB and the U1 only be 1.6GB. I assumed it was because of the Carrier bloatware. If you are on U beta 2 on other phone, let me know if you have the image to post for download. I'd like to update mine too.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Both are on U1, but the guy who posted the link I believe is in Germany on U1 so I'm a little confused why it's 1.5GB vs my other U1. Wondering if Samsung made a mistake because my "normal" U1 booted into safe mode and I have to reset it. I'm going to side load this other U1 I have now with this 1.5GB package. I'll let you know! If I come across the U firmware I'll post it.

Side load went flawlessly with the U1/1.5GB package.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
http://fota-secure-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/TMB/SM-S918U/nspx/2b400b792e7142c3a431f1b9b86bfcff.bin?px-time=65256e39&px-hash=6f2cf4064cd20ab76c0eee8931154361&px-wid=3561643-WSA230831153104&px-wctime=2023-08-31%2015:31:04&px-cc=TMB&px-mn=SM-S918U&px-nb=UGtezEZ8
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Thank you, I appreciate it!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Finally got home and sideloaded it. All went smoothly. Verizon variant running Beta 2 on carrier U.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
One question. Does anyone else have this "People" app notification on their phone? I've never noticed before. And it's not an icon in the app draw.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe

It is an Android system app, it is tied to the Contacts app as it handles some of the operations available within this app.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hemmie:
Any ADB files for S23 ultra - SM-S918U1 [AWGH]

Currently any offical flash-able files via odin does not flash and always crashes at various points, no matter what odin version I use, patched or not. Device is not rooted!

My current firmware is : AWGH and looking for similar or version of OTA update bin/zip.

Also OneUI 6 beta 2 OTA update may work just that I can't find any update file for this device.

I've been trying get something flashed and recover the device, working on two days straight to no avail.

Much appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Is auto blocker enabled in settings?

Are you stuck in recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jobudden:
I still haven't gotten the update Ota from Samsung. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hemmie:
Yeah stuck in recovery coz after first Odin failed (a possible downgrade from AWGH -> AWFD) it messed it up the images or something can't boot the phone to check settings. I'm pretty sure I have not changed any developer settings except USB debugging.

How to get a Odin flash working, my understanding is Odin helps in these situations in flashing the stock firmware but yet it still keeps crashing. Anything else could be going here?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
I would try this in Odin, worked for me before using a PIT file.

How to NAND Erase and Re-partition Samsung Devices

Using Odin Nand Erase all, you can re-partition, erase all userdata partition, flash EFS and fix FRP lock via Odin on Samsung devices.

www.google.com
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hemmie:
Thanks for the article. I think I have tried that combination before. Literally trying to reflash the stock latest firmware (no downgrade), but I see Odin fails in different places in different tries. Tells me something is rejecting the writes but is not stopping on a specific image.

The attached screenshot on fails at keymin.mbn using exact setting on the article., but in other times I've seen it fails at hypvm.mbn also at get PIT mapping or any other place. I see results are not consistent at all. This one is using a patched odin-3.14.1 but ttried all other versions.

Couple times I've seen CSC get a full pass when I use it alone. Other times it also fails.

Something really fishy going on does not look like a bricked phone since it does things inconsistently. If someone have any thoughts greatly welcome at this point.

I already changed cable and ports so it can't be the use. This could smells like USB data transmission issue but why as other did not have this many issues. Could be a memory failure on the phone but how, it is brand new one I got few days ago. Before I return it I do0t' feel at peace to know at least what is going on here.

Regardless normally Odin should be able to flash stock current firmware as long as at least I can goto emergency download mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
What are you trying to do? Are you on beta program?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hemmie:
That intention is how all this started. Since I could not enroll to beta due to max limit reached, then I tried to sideload the beta 1. Complained I could not as I was in AWGH, then I tried to downgrade the official AWFD so I can sideload the beta 1.

As soon as I tried the downgrade with latest odin 1.3.14. with stock AWFD it crashed like it did in last screenshot and wen to emetgency download mode. Rest is history. No matter what I do from there onwards this is the tale.

I'm able to do a PIT file alone with NAND write and Re-Partition to take it out of emegency download mode to normal download mode, and most time that would come as a pass. Any other images does not flash and Odin crash or show a failure. Perplexed really?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
You try downgrade on Smart switch from pc.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hemmie:
Not possible, already tried. Phone is in download mode Smart Switch only allows emergency recovery and initialization. Even that fails. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Have you ever changed CSC?

Last firmware that was running on device was AWGH?

What S23 Ultra model do you have?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Are you using patched Odin? If you get the Emergency screen you can still flash firmware from that screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hemmie:
Thanks all for responses and willing to help.

My current firmware is AWGH, model S918U1 (US unlocked)

Here is the latest update...

When all options fail with my desktop computer (amazingly fast otherwise), I tried it on my laptop with same drivers, same odin same usb cable. No pit file nothing needed it just flashes like butter everytime not a single flash fail error.

Now this in fact is good news coz I know there no issue with the phone, but now a serious headache why it does not work on the my fast desktop computer. None of the USB 2/ USB 3/ USB C ports work on this computer all giving same flash write failed error at random transfer points and mostly likely force close odin in half of the time too. In desktop computer, It detects the phone fine and when I select device-info option in odin it works fine all the time too. Also checking md5 checksum in odin works fine all the time just that flash write is failing at random points each time.

Strange thing I check thoroughly for any differences between two computer setups, it takes the same Samsung usb driver 1.7.59.0, same USB cable and same odin version. I made sure the infact use the same installation file too.

I think some weird issue in terms of quality of file transfer that goes to phone that has an issue in the failing desktop computer. I have not seen any other issue in terms of USB ports when comes to general file transfer from portable drives even high speed, just that it only fails in odin write even with a small file like BL, or Home_CSC.

I disabled antivirus and cleaned register for any visible usb driver conflicts, can't seem to find any. This is getting really strange for me, maybe this issue needs its own thread in XDA.

On the other hand, whatever order whatever file from AWFD firmware I throw at the laptop odin just work. It downgrades no issues from AWGH -> AWFD.

Does anyone have anyway to check the quality of USB transmission/ sensitivity, I know Odin creates COM serial connection maybe different from how a USB portable drive connection to transfer files. Is there any other native windows drive being used in this serial connections that gets established over USB? I'm not sure how to even start debugging this since device is detected and also able to do certain transfers until it fails.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] readymarc:
Was your other U1 device on stable Aug Patch. This could be the reason your file size was different also.

Still trying to find someone who captured that link. seems no one was able to enroll at second beta :(
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
No I wasn't on the Aug patch with my other U1 that's the strange part... I ended up flashing back to AWFD. I haven't heard of anyone getting the beta on Aug patch or being able to sideload it either.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] readymarc:
Did you lose any data?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Some app data, but everything else was still on the phone, I was able to boot into safe mode and double check my backed up files.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] readymarc:
Is it worth it? Seen alot of videos of beta 2 , is the 2x option in the camera removed? they also mentioned modes & routine bugs. you experienced this?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Even after a successful flash on laptop, still cannot boot the device?

I would redownload the firmware and try again on the laptop. I'm not sure about the computer issues your facing. However, I know there's some applications for testing hardware you can Google.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
I haven't faced any issues yet with beta2. I think it's worth trying out if you have everything backed up. I haven't played much with the camera, what do you mean specifically by 2x? I uninstalled modes & routines so I couldn't tell you, I have the watch 6 and I see other people are having some issues with it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] TheMadScientist:
Yea beta 2 is a lot better than 1. But anyone be aware hexed theming does not work on it. Several good lock modules as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
I got hex working but you need to have the previous theme compile, the .apk file from previous firmware.

I actually found another way on beta2 but I can't replicate what I did lol without the .apk file.

ThemePark works if you downgrade and clear data "turn off galaxy updates" you can only use one theme though. You need to be on 1.0.09.57 I used it to get hex working without the previous hex theme compile, just can't remember the exact process.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] HBOMB-9000:
*FirstNet Subscriber* I flashed S918U1UEU1AWGH_S918U1OYM1AWGH_ATT on my new branded s23 Ultra (bought from ATT) using ODIN. I did this to purge the bloatware, but apparently at the cost of WiFi Calling. I spent some time with FirstNet ATS to be sure that things were provisioned properly.

At this point I think I need to get back to the original firmware. What specific version should I download? I noticed that the noisy ATT bootloader was gone after I flashed the aforementioned firmware version.

Any help here would be greatly appreciated as I live in a shipping container house and rely on WiFi Calling.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Wi-Fi calling is working on T-Mobile, not sure what the fix would be on ATT
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Venom0642:
Wifi calling works on AT&T using U1 always has , but with AT&T sim card in it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hemmie:
All is great with laptop flashing. There is not issues with the files. All great with md5 checked out.

Just that don't have a clue with what kind of complex issue going on with my desktop.

Is there way any Odin developers (might have a clue what are the specific requirements when files are transferred to the device) in the forum so I can follow up do a deep dive on the issue?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
You can basically flash any U software version.

If you want to preserve userdata and not have to wipe, you need to make sure the U version is the exact same or newer, than what you have now.

If you don't care about wiping, then you can flash ANY version
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Veestaai:
Which theme is this?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Terpsichora
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] babydoll77:
after trying to flash my verizon s23 to S918U1UEU1AWA6 Unlocked Firmware keep getting failed wondering what going on here .... my verizon already been unlocked just check by the way..

the phone on download mode .. one of the line say FRP LOCK ON wondering if this is issue...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
FRP lock/SIM lock wouldn't cause an issue with flashing the firmware. What model is your S23? I'm assuming you have the S918U?

Are you using Patched Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] babydoll77:
look like i was not using patched odin and have verizon s23 ultra
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Try with the patched version of Odin

Odin3 v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD.zip

Patched Odin 3.13.1

For those looking for a modified, modded, or patched odin that is a newer build than all the fake and renamed prince comsy 3.12.3 versions floating around. I patch recent Odin versions to offer similar functionality to the princecomsy; in that...

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] babydoll77:
i was able to do it thanks for help... also was able to get update as well...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Sweet! Glad it worked 👍🏼
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] h0va4life:
Hi - I have an xfinity branded s23 ultra and it is sim unlocked. I flashed the XAA and it shows as U1 model in settings, but it still asked me about xfinity activation during initial setup. Anyway to get rid of that? I just don't want to see anything related to xfinity even at initial setup.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Hmm did you flash the Home CSC?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] h0va4life:
Nope - regular CSC - Isn’t CSC the one that erases everything?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Yes, should have cleared everything... You can try with a PIT file "NAND Flash" posted a couple pages back.

Wondering if it has something to do with the Xfinity SIM... Are you using Xfinity service?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Update for locked At&t (Firstnet) S1AWHG. Not sure if this has been posted...I didn't read back..lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Ummm...anyone have an issue on At&t after update? My voice mail says it's Verizon and will not let me access.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iBowToAndroid:
Well if there are no Xfinity apps and logos then you'll never see anything Xfinity ever again - unless you factory reset it again