Hi everyone,
Recently I flashed a stock ROM on my SM-G9650 and wandered around quite some time before gathering all the information to flash the firmware. Now I’m here gathering most (if not all) the information anyone might need to flash stock firmware to your device. This method does NOT require root and does NOT trip KNOX
First of all:
-Disclaimer-
I will not be responsible if your device gets bricked. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. This is a guide, and even though its pretty straight forward, stuff happens.
Now, onto flashing the device:
A few prerequisites prior to flashing the device:
- ODIN (latest): https://odindownload.com/
- USB Drivers for Samsung: https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
- An ORIGINAL Cable for your device (Preferably the one that came with it).
- WinRAR or 7zip
- A backup of your data (Optional)
- Patience and time
Ok, now onto the flashing:
First things first: this is a guide for the G9650 (Hong Kong) Variant with UNLOCKED bootloader. If your device model is different, find a thread according to your device.
1- Go to: https://www.sammobile.com/forum/threads/40735-Galaxy-S9-G960-multi-CSC-pit-language , and find the correct Multi CSC for your country/Region. (I live in the Caribbean but chose to use ZTO because it has LTE+ and VoLTE, and the only bloatware is Word, Excel, PowerPoint, LinkedIn and One Drive.). Once you find your CSC, head over to https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and download your desired Firmware. Here is a link for CSC code meaning: https://www.androidsage.com/2017/07...specific-product-code-csc-and-country-region/
2- Once downloaded, create a folder on your desktop and move the zip file to it, then extract. (You can choose any folder you want, I recommend desktop because it is easier to find)
3- Install the USB Drivers previously downloaded.
4- Reboot your pc (By actually opening windows and clicking reboot.)
5- Open Odin and search for the folder you placed the Firmware in.
6- Load BL, AP, CP and CSC (NOT HOME_CSC) onto the correct slots.
Now onto the phone part:
1- Unlock your phone and go to Samsung switch.
2- Back up your data. (If you do not have personal data, then skip)
3- Factory reset the phone, through the settings option.
4- Wait for the phone to boot into the welcome screen.
5- Turn off the device
6- While holding down the Bixby button and the volume up, press the power
7- When the Samsung logo shows, let go of the power and Bixby buttons. Keep holding the Volume up button until you boot into recovery.
8- With the navigation keys, factory reset the phone, once completed, wipe cache and data.
9- Turn off the device.
10- Turn on the device while holding down the Bixby button and volume down. Once the Samsung logo shows, let go of the Bixby button. Keep holding the volume down.
11- Once in the download mode (blue screen with an android), let go of the volume down. Press volume up to select download mode.
Back to the PC part:
1- Once the device is in download mode, connect it via cable and wait for ODIN to recognize it. (a blue box indicating COM port is the indicator that ODIN has recognized the device)
2- Since the BL, AP, CP and CSC have been loaded onto the correct slots, and the device is connected and recognized, go into options and make sure that Auto Reboot and F. Reset time are checked.
3- Press start and BE PATIENT AND CAREFULL, Flashing a firmware takes time. If your cable breaks connection with ODIN, YOU MAY brick your device.
4- Once completed, your phone will boot up on its own, reboot it manually.
Congratulations, you have just flashed a stock, almost bloatware free Samsung Firmware.
If you have any question, feel free to ask.
- To Mods and Admins: Forgive me if I break any rules, this is my first thread. Just let me know what went wrong and I will fix it ASAP
Resources:
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/176515/what-do-the-terms-bl-ap-cp-and-csc-mean-in-odin
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
https://www.sammobile.com/forum/threads/40735-Galaxy-S9-G960-multi-CSC-pit-language
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
https://www.androidsage.com/2017/07...specific-product-code-csc-and-country-region/
Thanks:
@murtaza02
@Incarniac
@Kimbaroth
@auky
@baderfgt
@shaggyskunk
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Awesome work, thank you for sharing this info with the rest of the world!!! =D
@lukesky1313
You might want to consider changing the links you have posted for Odin - The latest version is 3.13.1 - The xda link has Odin 3.10.6 and the first Odin link has 3.12.x
Sammobile.com is one of the more reliable sources for Firmware & They conveniently have a link to Odin 3.13.1 as well..
XDA also has a link to the latest version of Odin here:
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c.../odin-available-3-13-1-oreo-fws-t3755957/page
It's strongly recommended to use Odin 3.13.1 to Flash Oreo Firmware ??
Sent from my Galaxy S9+ using XDA Labs
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@lukesky1313
You might want to consider changing the links you have posted for Odin - The latest version is 3.13.1 - The xda link has Odin 3.10.6 and the first Odin link has 3.12.x
Sammobile.com is one of the more reliable sources for Firmware & They conveniently have a link to Odin 3.13.1 as well..
XDA also has a link to the latest version of Odin here:
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c.../odin-available-3-13-1-oreo-fws-t3755957/page
It's strongly recommended to use Odin 3.13.1 to Flash Oreo Firmware ??
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The link i posted has ODIN 3.13.1, when you open it in the browser (request desktop site on mobile), under the first image is the button for it. I used that link and said (Latest) so that when you head there you get the latest odin. Also, the link for the firmware is sammobile . I now see that its not very intuitive so i will add the link for the firmware (just have to type the device model and download the desired firmware. Thanks for the heads up
Can I use this guide for my S9+ exynos version G965F?
rename_nick said:
Can I use this guide for my S9+ exynos version G965F?
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You can follow these steps but refer to the G965F thread for your appropiate firmware version
Hi,
I try to flash stock rom follow this guide but CSC of my phone is not changed. it still is TEL instead of XXV.
I flashed Vietnam XXV from: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965F/XXV/download/G965FXXU1BRF8/223940/
rename_nick said:
Hi,
I try to flash stock rom follow this guide but CSC of my phone is not changed. it still is TEL instead of XXV.
I flashed Vietnam XXV from: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965F/XXV/download/G965FXXU1BRF8/223940/
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Did you use CSC and NOT home CSC?
lukesky1313 said:
Did you use CSC and NOT home CSC?
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Yes, I used CSC not HOME_CSC
I have been out of the Android game since the S7 Edge. I just swapped from iPhone 8+ to a S9+ and love it so far. Question I have is which firmware can I use to debloat my S9+? It's on T-Mobile and I dl the stock firmware from the posted link but I don't think this is the debloated firmware. Any help would be appreciated as I don't know what all this CSC stuff is.
AUSTIN3:16 said:
I have been out of the Android game since the S7 Edge. I just swapped from iPhone 8+ to a S9+ and love it so far. Question I have is which firmware can I use to debloat my S9+? It's on T-Mobile and I dl the stock firmware from the posted link but I don't think this is the debloated firmware. Any help would be appreciated.
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What is your device model?
rename_nick said:
Yes, I used CSC not HOME_CSC
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Your previous CSC was TEL? Is it grouped with the VXX in the multi CSC?
lukesky1313 said:
What is your device model?
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SM-G965U
AUSTIN3:16 said:
SM-G965U
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I would highly recommend searching the forums for your variant since it is a Snapdragon and probably has locked bootloader. This guide is for G9650, even though the process is basically the same.
I'm familiar with how to flash with Odin but just don't know what debloated stock ROM is compatible.
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I don't see a section dedicated to just the T-Mobile version on the S9+.
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I don't see a section dedicated for just the T-Mobile version of the S9+.
AUSTIN3:16 said:
I'm familiar with how to flash with Odin but just don't know what debloated stock ROM is compatible.
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Make sure the downloaded model matches your device model. For a US variant its pretty hard to find one since most (if not all) put some kind of bloat on them. Search for: Bloat free firmware g965U, and look around.
lukesky1313 said:
Make sure the downloaded model matches your device model. For a US variant its pretty hard to find one since most (if not all) put some kind of bloat on them. Search for: Bloat free firmware g965U, and look around.
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Ok Thanks!
AUSTIN3:16 said:
Ok Thanks!
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If you need anything else, you're welcome to come back.
Don't forget to thank!
I bought an unlocked s9+ from ebay and later found out that its country sale came from Panama. My canadian GSM network does work on the device, but certain apps like samsung members show spanish promotions or samsung pay not being available.*
Can the csc code and country be changed in this case so i am able to get the canadian setting and access.
Model: SM-G9650
CPU: Snapdragon 845
Disclaimer: i have never tried alteration of any phone before so im new to this.
JULY Security update for ZTO (G9650) now available
For those who don't know, G970U is the model number of all of the US carrier versions of the Galaxy S10e. The G970U1 is the model number of the same device, but sold by Samsung SIM unlocked and with no carrier bloatware. Firmware is 100% interchangeable among these models: any U or U1 firmware version can be flashed to any U or U1 device at any time, assuming that you're not trying to downgrade the bootloader. Also, U firmware is identical for the 4 base files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) for each individual build, no matter which carrier it comes from. So if you download 2 different carrier versions of the exact same build, the 4 base files will be identical. Where the firmware differs is in the USERDATA file - that's where the carrier bloatware and customizations reside.
Manual Odin flashing is designed for those who:
- want to manually update to a newer version of U firmware on their U device, either because they don't want to wait for their carrier's OTA or because OTAs aren't working on their device, or a different carrier got a new feature/patch before they did
- want to flash U1 firmware to their U device
- want to convert from U1 firmware to carrier U firmware
- want to convert from one carrier's U firmware (with all apps and bloatware) to a different carrier's U firmware (with all apps and bloatware)
For those who aren't already aware, anyone can now download firmware for almost any Samsung device any time that they want, via SamFirm or Frija. There are threads and info about them here on XDA so I won't waste time explaining - do a search if you're not already familiar with these tools. But they only provide whatever the latest/newest/current version is - nothing older. I pay for a subscription to a site that gets the official releases (usually) before they hit SamFirm/Frija, so that's where my files come from. However, I don't have unlimited bandwidth on the site, and it's also quite time consuming to download the files, zip them up, and upload them to AFH. And, I do threads like this for every single Sx and Note x model - so I won't be uploading every single version. The only full builds that I upload are ones where I get access to a new bootloader and/or Android version early, before they hit SamFirm/Frija.
This is not a "beginner's guide to Odin flashing" -type post/thread, so I won't list basic, step-by-step flashing instructions. My threads are geared towards those who already know what they're doing. If you're new to manually flashing Samsung firmware, I recommend you consult one of those "beginner's" guides- there are tons of them here on XDA.
Happy flashing!
U firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=290639
U1 firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=290640
(Quebec tends to be the fastest download mirror, if it gives you that option)
Notes:
- I compress extra small for space and bandwith savings. The default Windows extractor can't handle it, so you'll need a 3rd party tool like 7zip, WinRAR, etc
- I remove the .md5 from each file solely for faster flashing (Odin won't check the file integrity without it). Rest assured, the files are perfectly fine and safe - Odin has a million safechecks built in.
- My naming method for folders is: build - bootloader - Android version.
So "SAT - 1 - 9.0" means the full build number ends in SAT, it's bootloader version 1, and it's Android 9.0. When bootloader and Android versions increment, the first build to have those changes will have its folder notated appropriately.
- HOME CSC file keeps data intact; using the other CSC will wipe data. Any zips with "wipe" in the title do not have a HOME CSC included.
NOTE: With initial release, HOME CSC was not included by default, so I created it myself. Should flash fine, but until noted by someone in the thread, it has not been tested.
- I have identical threads for the S10 and S10+ as well
- Since AT&T doesn't allow their firmware to be publicly available (for any of their devices), I'll try to always upload at least one USERDATA per bootloader increment for AT&T (and Cricket, if they get this model). I'll also upload any full builds if AT&T is the only carrier to get that specific build, because you won't be able to find the files anywhere else.
- For identifying USERDATAS, and to know what region/CSC to use in SamFirm/Frija:
AIO = Cricket (not available via SamFirm/Frija)
ATT = AT&T (not available via SamFirm/Frija)
BST = Boost Mobile
CCT = Xfinity Mobile (Comcast)
CHA = Spectrum Mobile (Charter)
SPR = Sprint
TMB = T-Mobile
TMK = Metro PCS
USC = US Cellular
VZW = Verizon (available via SamFirm/Frija, but Manual Entry is required - Auto will not work)
XAA = U1 firmware
- the correct procedure for switching from one carrier's firmware to another is:
1. Flash full U1 firmware package including non HOME CSC
2. Upon boot, insert a SIM of the carrier whose firmware you want
3. Watch for the popup that says "reboot to apply new carrier settings" etc, and do it
4. After that restart completes, reboot back to Download mode and flash the full U firmware package, with the USERDATA file of the carrier whose firmware you want
Just a quick question will you be hosting FW for models G973U, G973U1, G975U, G975U1? Don't know if XDA will have separate forums for the s10e and s10+ models. Supposedly there will be a 5G S10+ coming during Mid 2019 which would have a separate FW section I assume.
equake said:
Just a quick question will you be hosting FW for models G973U, G973U1, G975U, G975U1? Don't know if XDA will have separate forums for the s10e and s10+ models. Supposedly there will be a 5G S10+ coming during Mid 2019 which would have a separate FW section I assume.
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Nice plan! Kudos
Build SBA added.
SPR is the only USERDATA for this build so far - not sure if it will stay a Sprint-exclusive release, or be more widely pushed out. But like with any other build, it can be flashed to any S10e, regardless of which carrier it originally came from.
EDIT: Xfinity and Verizon USERDATAs added
I have the tmobile variant. Trying to flash and keeps failing for some reason. Trying to flash the U1 . Came with G970USQU1ASAT
matteosaeed said:
I have the tmobile variant. Trying to flash and keeps failing for some reason. Trying to flash the U1 . Came with G970USQU1ASAT
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Can we get more details on that?
iBowToAndroid said:
MODS: Please move appropriately if the S10e is ever given its own forum
(For those who don't know, G970U is the model number of all of the US carrier versions of the Galaxy S10e. The G970U1 is the model number of the same device, but sold by Samsung SIM unlocked and with no carrier bloatware. Firmware is 100% interchangeable among any of those models.)
As of the moment of posting, these cannot yet be obtained from SamFirm, and are not yet on SamMobile, but I thought some of you might like to get early access
I have no idea if existing patched Odin can be used to flash them, since I don't have a device to try it on. Maybe one of the blog sites can give it a try for us, on one of their review units. But at minimum, devs can peek into the partitions if they want, or casual users can keep the files on hand for converting firmware, once they get their device.
The large files will be your 4 part firmware and then grab your desired USERDATA as well. I'll continue to add more versions and more USERDATAs over time.
Happy flashing!
U firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=290639
U1 firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=290640
Notes:
- I compress extra small for space and bandwith savings. The default Windows extractor can't handle it, so you'll need a 3rd party tool like 7zip, WinRAR, etc
- I remove the .md5 from each file solely for faster flashing (Odin won't check the file integrity without it). Rest assured, the files are perfectly fine and safe - Odin has a million safechecks built in.
- My naming method for folders is: build - bootloader - Android version.
So "SAT - 1 - 9.0" means the full build number ends in SAT, it's bootloader version 1, and it's Android 9.0. When bootloader and Android versions increment, the first build to have those changes will have its folder notated appropriately.
- HOME CSC file keeps data intact; using the other CSC will wipe data. Any zips with "wipe" in the title do not have a HOME CSC included.
NOTE: With initial release, HOME CSC was not included by default, so I created it myself. Should flash fine, but until noted by someone in the thread, it has not been tested.
- SamFirm still works, if you want to download them yourself. I pay for a subscription to a site that gets beta builds and also gets the official releases before they hit SamFirm, so that's where my files come from
NOTE: As of the moment of posting, these are not available via SamFirm. I'll remove this note once they become available for download (probably at/after device launch)
- I have identical threads for the S10 and S10+ as well
- You can get USERDATAs from SamFirm for everything but AT&T - those files will never be on SamFirm. So in addition to the 5 piece firmware, I'll try to always upload one USERDATA per bootloader increment for AT&T
- For USERDATAS (all the others are self explanatory):
ACG = C-Spire
AIO = Cricket
LRA = Bluegrass Cellular
CCT = Xfinity Mobile (Comcast)
CHA - Spectrum Mobile (Charter)
TMK = Metro PCS
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Hope u can get the att.. i want the video call and advanced messaging that is missing from u1
iBowToAndroid said:
Can we get more details on that?
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What would you like to know? I didn't get error codes or anything. Just failed. I used the csc and not the home one though.
blkghost22 said:
Hope u can get the att.. i want the video call and advanced messaging that is missing from u1
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1. Don't quote the OP
2. What do you mean by "get the att"? There is an AT&T USERDATA for the U firmware
matteosaeed said:
What would you like to know? I didn't get error codes or anything. Just failed. I used the csc and not the home one though.
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There might not be "codes" per se, but there's always a specific error that either shows up in Odin, or on the phone itself
iBowToAndroid said:
1. Don't quote the OP
2. What do you mean by "get the att"? There is an AT&T USERDATA for the U firmware
There might not be "codes" per se, but there's always a specific error that either shows up in Odin, or on the phone itself
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Yeah, I remember on earlier phones there were errors showing. I didn't see anything except failed only on Odin. I'll try again later. I tried both the patched by raymond and regular Odin.
matteosaeed said:
Yeah, I remember on earlier phones there were errors showing. I didn't see anything except failed only on Odin. I'll try again later. I tried both the patched by raymond and regular Odin.
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The only Odin that might work is the 3.13 patched (3B). But as stated in the OP, I have no idea if that Odin will work, or if a new one is needed.
If Odin fails, then we need to know on which step it fails, and what the message is. Probably best to just post a picture of it, or paste the log
Just to be clear, nobody has been able to flash U1 firmware to a U s10 device?
Considering ordering an s10e, but hoped that I could flash the U1 firmware to pass the provisioning check for tethering.
@iBowToAndroid
By any chance is there an AT&T userdata for the new SBA firmware? Sorry to bother
Nvm i just didnt check userdata and it worked
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The only Odin that might work is the 3.13 patched (3B). But as stated in the OP, I have no idea if that Odin will work, or if a new one is needed.
If Odin fails, then we need to know on which step it fails, and what the message is. Probably best to just post a picture of it, or paste the log
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After i updated t-mobile firmware, i was able to flash with home csc. Stuck in starting android but will do a factory reset and will work fine. Will report back.
freddie813 said:
Just to be clear, nobody has been able to flash U1 firmware to a U s10 device?
Considering ordering an s10e, but hoped that I could flash the U1 firmware to pass the provisioning check for tethering.
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Should work. I usually use pdanet vs the native tethering because tmobile can detect native tethering and throttle (happened on my pixel) .
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Flash successfully and working now. Will test if anything is broken
So all 4 main files are the same and there is no difference in T-Mobile's modem file versus ATT's? If I grab USERDATA file for TMB, it will flash all T-Mobile's bloatware.
As I remember flashing S7, S8 with a firmware that had TMB wording, where I could distinguish the firmware files. I mainly flashed 4 files on aforementioned models and skipped USERDATA and my unlocked U1 model became TMO and had all the features.
Soon T-Mobile is releasing firmware updates, will see how different they are.
So ive flashed the U1 firmware and it takes but the user data refuses to take and my phone is stil saying vzw/vzw/vzw
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Thinking im going to need a pulled pit file from someone actual tmobile s10e
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if i use the regular U firmware with tmobile it goes back to factory of verizon and logo comes back
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After i updated t-mobile firmware, i was able to flash with home csc. Stuck in starting android but will do a factory reset and will work fine. Will report back.
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[/COLOR]Flash successfully and working now. Will test if anything is broken
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Could you clarify the exact actions you took, step by step? And which odin?
Here's the procedure that worked best on the S9s, to convert firmware on a U model:
1. Wipe in recovery -->reboot bootloader-->flash U1 firmware
2. Upon boot, watch for the popup that says "your device will restart to apply new carrier settings", and do it. Make sure your desired SIM is inserted for this step.
3. After that finishes, power off, boot to download, and flash desired U firmware with non HOME CSC and desired U USERDATA. That should give you all the desired carrier settings - and bloatware.
Also, G973U and G973U1 firmware is now live and downloadable in SamFirm. Getting U1 (at least for now) requires manual entry - Auto will not work. U firmware is up for these carriers:
Xfinity Mobile
Spectrum Mobile
Sprint
T-Mobile
Metro
US Cellular
Verizon (have to use Manual entry - Auto will not work)
So going forward, I'll only be adding full builds if I can get them before they hit SamFirm, and only if there isn't build for that month already (eg. I won't add any more February builds since SBA is already up.). I will try to stay up to date on USERDATAs for AT&T and Cricket, since AT&T won't let their firmware be put on SamFirm.
I have an G975U1 and I attempted to flash the U1 firmware using 3.13 out of curiosity.
The first time it failed.
When the device steps through the necessary steps for Verified Boot, it failed.
VBMETA was referenced as was the partition table. So I can only surmise that the new VBMETA.IMG information doesn't match that which is stored within the device's partition tables.
I, unfortunately, didn't capture the the log nor the screenshot.
When I put the device back into 'Download Mode' and tried again, it passed.
I am going to try a CSC change from G975U1 to G975W using Odin 3.13B but I doubt it will work.
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And my attempt to change G975U1 to G975W using the Bell combination files failed. It provided the same error messages regarding VBMETA. See attached logs and screenshot.