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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lorilucille9:
Can anyone point me to the right FACTORY unlocked firmware please... did the beta test for A14 One UI 6 and turned my phone from model code SM-S918UZEAXAA to this model code SM-S918UZKFVZW

which I assume is why I'm getting the your not subscribed to a hotspot subscription so your denied... ugh! I'd like to reflash the firmware so I can use my hotspot like I was before the beta test without having to turn it on thru an app I currently use. I'd appreciate any help and thank you in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
You don't need to flash firmware. what you need to do is just change your CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lorilucille9:
I saw you guys talking about that in previous posts... problem is I don't want to make the mistake of choosing the wrong file to use. I also checked SamMobile and saw the firmware hasn't come out yet there for my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
I said change your CSC...not flash your CSC.

Big difference

You can easily change your CSC with SamFW tool. And it's free. You just download the app. Connect your device and it reads the CSC files off of your phone. Click the one you want. And submit. Your phone will power on and off. Upon reboot....you will have what you chose. Case closed.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lorilucille9:
Checking into it right now... thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
It's all good. And you're welcome.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lorilucille9:
I've never messed with the CSC code this way before so I stumbled thru it and got lucky... the provisioning script for the hotspot does not show up anymore. Curious as to whether my model code was suppose to change or not... it still reads VZW at the end? Sorry if this should be basic knowledge... I sold my One Plus phones a couple years ago and gave up flashing roms so the old saying if you don't use it you lose it really is true or either officially being over 50 this year might be the reason too... lol!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
You have 4 CSCs

They typically look like this

XAA,XAA/XAA,XAA

1.AP

2.NET 1

3.NET 2

4. CARRIER ID (who the device belongs to...carrierwise)

1...2...3.....are easily changeable

4th....can he done but by token only....
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lorilucille9:
I hate to ask but I discovered that with a factory reset it causes the CSC the revert back... is there a way to make the CSC stick with XAA like it originally was till I screwed it up with the beta tryout? Sorry for asking but I'd like to eventually sell the phone and not pass this problem on to another person.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Yes there is.

Just flash the XAA version...well the CSC file.it should stick and not revert. But I may be wrong. The only other way, I know 100 percent to keep it where you want is not for the day to day user. And requires more input. But either way. Try my suggestion. Then upon reboot if you get the service provider pop up to restart then...it didn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lorilucille9:
I was able to successfully roll back Android 14 to Android 13 that originally shipped with my phone using SamFw Tool w/patched Odin. I made sure to use CSC and not Home_CSC since I wanted a clean install. It worked flawlessly and now my hotspot works without Verizon checking for a subscription. I suspect either me doing the beta testing for Android 14 caused a change or the Android 14 software now knows to check and block it. If you don't have OCD like me and just want to use an app to get around the subscription check and block I was able to use the app Mobile Hotspot by kirici. There is a one time payment but I can confirm it did work for me when I was on Android 14.

Hope this helps anyone else struggling to find info! The app will look like this below...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Can I ask how much you paid for this?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
While I wait for your answer. I'll leave this here. And hope and pray that your answer is not more than 2..3...5 dollars at best. Because if it is over... then that's a highway robbery.. TetherFi and Pdanet both do exactly the same thing.

EDIT.

Aww man. 7.99 plus tax to turn off a couple of receivers and providers within their own app to just use your own mobile hotspot with a filter attached to bypass a carrier check. Wow. That's crazy. And it sells too.

There's always an open source option for pretty much anything you may look for. And if not open sourced then at least close to a dollar or so. Anything more than that is just wrong. And don't take this as me saying I don't support devs or apps. But real devs are becoming less nowadays and what you will find are copy and paste devs. But that's my personal opinion. Anyways, good luck.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lorilucille9:
Whoops... I paid to remove the ads so using it to turn on the hotspot is annoying but FREE. It was $7.99 for the ad removal which was worth it in my opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
Try TetherFi, you definitely would have saved the extra bucks. And there's more apps out there that do the same without ads and are sometimes better, in my opinion. If I could save a few dollars, then why not. Just saying.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jerreth:
Is there any way an Android 14 to disable clicking okay after entering your PIN to unlock the phone it was working fine until a factory reboot now it's not there anymore

Got it apparently when you are six requires six digits to disable the okay after entering pin
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jerreth:
Found an interesting thing after Factory wiping that my Google Play system update version is stuck on July of 2023 before the factory wipe it was on October of 2023 any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jerreth:
did you get this fixed? im having the same issue only after the oneui6 upgrade i did a factory wipe and now im stuck on google play system update july 1 2023 where as prior i was on october 2023
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Virus1x:
So I flashed U1 on my U device. Thankfully that obnoxiously loud ATT boot sound is gone. I was forced to wipe data but that's a minor thing. I have now noticed twice where my cell service drops all together. I look at my phone it says no service but comes back 10-15 seconds later. Both times it occured while I was on a call. Anyone hear of this happening or any fixes I can try?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Sometimes calls drop its not uncommon. It could be you need another Sim card. If it's not doing it constantly then I wouldn't worry about it. But to think there is a major issue because you dropped a couple calls. Make sure sim is seated correctly, we're you in low coverage area?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
I know you said you reset. But try flashing clean, don't restore apps.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Virus1x:
Like the circle with the line shows up not just dropped calls.

My area is my home and I never have issues.

I restored apps via Google Cloud.

If it happens again I'll try a factory reset with manual reinstalls.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Sometimes restore can cause issues that's why I am firm believer that a clean install is best, others may say different. Especially when going between U and U1...but again just my opinion
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
I have been having minor issues with services dropping to emergency only. A restart fixes it but it seems to happen randomly after a few days or so. A tell tale sign it's going to happen, is when WiFi Calling stops enabling when I connect to WiFi. No idea what causes it but I have replaced my SIM and it still happens.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] yeltrah123:
I've experienced the same issue as well. I didn't find a fix for it. I ended up wiping the device and flashed the latest one UI 5.1 build. After adding my google account in startup, I did the google play system update in settings. Once it finished updating to the latest Oct update, I updated to One UI 6.0 via OTA and finished installing the apps that I needed.

P.S.

I cleared the cache partition and freed up some memory in settings for good performance.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jerreth:
In another forum there was a post from a chat session with samsung stating that they know about it and are working it. it would seem that people are all over the board with the version that is showing anywhere from july to october 2023 lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] burgerenthusiast99:
hey y'all, I believe this might be off topic, but what's the fastest way to carrier unlock my att device? bought this phone literally a couple days ago, and I really need to get this unlocked, as I have to head out overseas in a couple of days due to a family emergency. issue is that this device is currently being paid off, as I traded in an s21 ultra to get that sweet sweet discount. any advice is welcome!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Take it to your local cellphone repair shop and pay them to SIM unlock it for you.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] OnnoJ:
Through ATT...

Either pay off the phone and have it unlocked by ATT, or ensure your ATT plan includes roaming oversees and you can use your phone/plan over there.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lowkey74:
AT&T December ota security patch is out for the locked U version.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] khapanio:
Question: I have a AT&T 918U that i bought online, however it's unlocked, whenever i trying flashing with XAA it says sha256 failed. I even tried flashing with U1 and it still failed. Is there a way to have this done?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Were you using the PatcheD version of Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] khapanio:
Yes I tried with v3.14.1_3B PatcheD
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
That sounds like the same version I used. Do you have the right drivers for the device installed for flashing?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] khapanio:
I have Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones v1.7.23.0
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Are you trying to flash a bootloader version older than what is currently on your device?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] khapanio:
I'm trying to flash Android 14 on Android 13, im on bootloader 1AWHG and im flashing to 2BWKA.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Are you using the cable that came with the device? Have you tried a different USB or and using a USB port that is directly connected to your motherboard?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] khapanio:
neither, using the type C port with a cable that a bought
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
A lot of USB cables don't have the proper data aspect of the cable needed to flash properly That's why using the original cable that came with the device or a USB A to C cable that is rated for charging and data transfer that is at least USB 2.0 is recommended.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] khapanio:
Thanks much I will get one and retry.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] muhammadshais:
December update out for XAA csc
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Are you sure your not trying to flash firmware that was intended for S908U. I don't thunk S918 bootloader has updated to bootloader 2 yet
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
I didn't flash though.. waiting for bit 1 🔓
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Oh ok..didn't realize bootloader updated with new security patch
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Yeah stay put on bit1 if you want unlock
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
I just noticed yesterday, that's what I'm doing just waiting now.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] khapanio:
so i should flash with 1BWK4 ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] khapanio:
This worked thanks, it was the cable.... i used an original cable and it worked seamlessly.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
As of now boot unlock only works on bit 1 bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] muhammadshais:
Can you please elaborate on bootloader unlocking are you talking about using chimera and other paid software for unlocking? Or I am missing something
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
No, I am talking about using Samsung token to unlock bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] servantfiss:
I bought a s23 ultra unlocked , then they pushed UI 6 on me and now it's crap , I need off that and back on what ever it came with , unlocked just like it was . S918USQU1AWGH ( baseband version ) is what it says it has right now , but my hotspot worked before now it wont let me , so this firmware is not correct ( i got it off samfw) err something .
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
What you posted is locked firmware. Just go back to Samfw and select SM-S918U1 instead of 918U. You will get the unlocked firmware you are looking for. But if your bootloader updated to bit 2 you cannot flash back to bit 1
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] servantfiss:
are there no firmwares here for that ? I dont think they had the other , and if it did go to bit 2 * as you said , then what ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Just as easy to go there and download them. They download in like 10-15min. Someone would have to download them from there then upload here. Not every firmware available is posted here
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
If you are trying to go back to Android 13 the files are there. If you bootloader is S2 or U2 you cannot go back to S1 or U1. This means you are stuck on bootloader 2 and can only go foward not back.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] servantfiss:
it took hours for me to get that one and try to revert back off UI 6 , I came here cuz I just need to know which one I need for sure so I dont brick my phone , butchieboy , you posted this one SM-S918U_USC_S918USQU1AVKT , I am downloading it now , is it right or not ? or is the other one posted here right , sm- s918U1UEU1AWA6 ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
You will not brick your device. You keep going back and forth. Do you want U1 unlocked firmware or carrier locked U firmware? Either way it doesn't matter you can flash either on your device. You asked "is it right"? If you are just wanting off of Android 14 you can flash any of the firmware posted. Did you read? Now as far as your Hotspot not working I'm not sure...I think that's what you said isn't working. Flashing may wipe your data so be warned. Even using Home csc will require a factory reset at times when going between U and U1 firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] servantfiss:
thank you Mr. butchieboy
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Also make sure you use patched odin
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] servantfiss:
are both of those unlocked versions Sir ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
You need to flash U1 firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Yeah I have said U1 is unlocked firmware a couple times..lol or maybe I didn't...I'm old and can't remember 🤣
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Bassman how you been?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Been good. Debating on switching back to U1 myself but then thinking, the S24 ultra will be here real soon. 😂
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Yep I devised a plan. I traded my Pixel 7 in to Samsung for S23FE. They gave me $300. The FE only ended up costing $250. So hopefully Samsung will offer a good trade in price for it to purchase S24
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
I'm ready for a new update.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jacobpina1:
Hey, quick question if you happen to know. It the only requirement when this is released to be on bit 1 bootloader?

Other than that it's same as contacting Mohammad Afaneh for the unlock token?

I have the same phone and have been holding off on updates to hopefully get root some day. 😂
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Flash back to previous firmware, sit back and watch the OTA...boom you just got an update🤣🤣🤣🤣
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Yes, same process. If and when it's available Mohammad will advise.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jerreth:
im on tmb with the sm-s918u1 and no December update even though samsung shows it has been released anyone else on tmb gotten the dec2023 update?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] zoman7663:
Not really answering your question, but I flashed with odin as soon as it dropped. Same model on TMO as well. All is good.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] elunadanilo:
Hello, I currently have a S23 Ultra SM-S918U but it does not receive updates. Upon investigation they tell me that the problem is that they installed the XAA ROM and that for this reason I must convert to the SM-S918U1 version.

Currently download the firmware from:

Download SM-S918U1 /Galaxy S23 Ultra SM-S918U1 (DSA) S918U1UEU1BWK4 in Samfw - Samsung firmware download

SM-S918U1 /Galaxy S23 Ultra SM-S918U1 (DSA - United States) S918U1UEU1BWK4 U(Android 14) samsung firmware download all model, lastest, fast update, completely free and fast speed in Samfw.com ✅

samfw.com

But when trying to install with odin I get the following error:

Please can you tell me what the error is or how to solve it, thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
What firmware are you running now? It really shouldn't matter since you can use U1 or U. This similar thing was just discussed a few post before yours. Make sure you are using patched Odin from this thread. I'm not sure why some are having issues. I have flashed my S23 numerous times. Unfortunately a factory reset may be required. I know many here have went between U and U1 firmware using HOME_CSC without a wipe, but when i do I always have to factory reset. What carrier is your sim
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
AWKA is out for carrier unlocked
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
What's the bootloader version on it?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Bit2
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] headcreepz:
Damn....so I missed the bus if I updated my bootloader? Just my luck.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
If you're on 2)BWKA then it's a miss unfortunately...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Hopefully there will be a bit 1 safe update to Android 14. Keeps you on bootloader 1 but updates everything else. The AIO file is usually worked on by Mohammad, Jkruse, and Mark
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jacobpina1:
S23 Ultra (Verizon) got the Android 14 update and it's still on bit 1.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
That's BWK4 official One UI 6, not BWKA
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Where do we get this to try if we are still on bootloader 1?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
It's not that easy. You have to have official Samsung token to unlock bootloader first
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
@jcsww

I will contact you in a PM
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Sent you a PM with the info
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jerreth:
How can I tell if my phone has the xaa firmware on it or tmb firmware? I am thinking that if it's tmb I'll switch to xaa. since for some reason tmobile seems to be the only ones who have not released the December update
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
I'd recommend SIM unlocking it first before going to the U1 firmware. If you don't do that before then in the future if you ever want to unlock the SIM you will need to flash back to the U firmware.

Post a picture of your Setting>about phone>software information.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jerreth:
My phone is already some unlocked I purchased it directly from Samsung it is the U1 version already but it appears that because I have a T-Mobile SIM card in it it's receiving over the air updates from the T-Mobile variant and question is if I flash using the home CSC will I need to wipe my data if I go to the xaa version. Or is it even worth it to do so
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Ahh so you already have the U1... just stay on that firmware, if you flash XAA it will be the exact same OYM.. it is a multi CSC package.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jerreth:
The only reason I'd like to go to xaa is because the T-Mobile one hasn't been released for December yet they seem to always lag way behind with no Rhyme or Reason or explanations or answers if you call them
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
You can flash it with the XAA, basically it will be the same thing you get OTA. Just use the home_csc. FYI be aware the update is BWKA.. it will update your bootloader to bit2 and you will not be able to root your phone or go back to One UI 5.1.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
It has nothing to do with T-Mobile and the T-Mobile Android 14 was out first. Samsung is primarily responsible for all updates for all devices with some contributed bloat, carrier aggregation, and other network settings. The update still comes from Samsung when it is done. The only US carrier that hosts their own update and doesn't allow it to be available across any network as a tactic to keep customers from leaving, is AT&T.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jerreth:
Interesting when I called to talk to Samsung they said it was released for all carriers but T-Mobile is still not available
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Updates are staggered. Not everyone will get the update at the same time to prevent bugs that slip past Q/A from impacting everyone. I haven't even checked on mine because I am debating remaining on bootloader 1 for the unlocked bootloader so I can see what these devices are really capable of.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jerreth:
yeah i understand that but all research i have done and all techs i have spoken to say its been released so im confused i suppose it really hasnt or these sites like sammobile.com and fwsam.com would show them in the list lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Even when they are posted on those sites it can take awhile. They aren't necessarily posted as soon as a device gets an OTA
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] headcreepz:
Im on bwk4
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] wr3cckl3ss1:
I absolutely love it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] butchieboy:
Yep it's great. I traded in Pixel 7 for S23FE...it's a solid device
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Popped up on my girlfriend's phone this morning.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hayabusa1300cc:
GM
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Did she update?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
She's at work so no. Not yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Should disabled it for her, if she's interested in getting bl unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Update popped up on my Verizon variant this morning too. Bootloader 2 now
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Yeah. I haven't updated for that reason. She won't root so she will probably update when she gets home.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Ahhh I gotcha, most women don't care about that stuff like us 😂
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
Are you going to update?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Yes, I did. Being I'm going to be handing this phone to my son when I get the 24 ultra in like 2 months, I'm not interested in unlocking the bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
I thought about getting the S24, I know it's going to have a flat screen and max 8GB ram. Nice gift for your son!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
She probably would but she works for the US government. A rooted device in any job with a security clearance is grounds for termination.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] NippleSauce:
I'm thinking about trading in my S23U for the S24U specifically for the flat display! As for memory capacity, thankfully the S24U will only be available in 12GB =D.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bassman418:
Yeah, he gets my old one in this case S23 ultra. Then his S22 ultra goes in a draw and I trade in his last old one Note 20 Ultra for a discount ($800-1000 off) my new S24 ultra.

And I repeat that every year. New Phone usually only cost me like 2-300 after pre order specials and trade in. (All those old ones were mine at one time..😄)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
No doubt! My work phone would stay stock
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
That's a perfect way to get a new device and for the fam to get upgraded, I only realized this earlier this year with the watch. I'll have to try it with the phones now.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sysop_PNW:
I thought it was only available in 8GB ram?