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I changed the baseband of my Xoom from GSM/UMTS to USA by a mistake.
No Idea how to reset this to european settings.
The mistake happened using the app "Netzwerk" by Phillipp Mangelow.
Since then there is no chance to get an internet connection.
All settings i can directly access are ok.
The above named app has an error and offers only "USA" as selection of baseband.
Has anyone an idea how to reset this or knows an app which modifies this setting?
Xoom without radio is not even a half xoom
Kind regards,
Willy
Try tiamat new rom, there is a possibility to change it back to EURO mode
Hi,
i use a international version of motorola xoom mz601 in india and have updated to android 3.1 and use the latest baseband n_01.83.35p.
after this update the band changed to USA band 800Mhz? i cannot use any network 2G or 3G and the motorola doesn't show any network operators.
i really want to revert back the settings.now how can i downgrade my baseband and what commands i need to execute also i have tried moving to stock 3.0.1 but no change in baseband.
any apk file that would help me change the band?
thank you.
Please help
If you are rooted, and if you have a previous backup done thru recovery before, just go to recovery, advanced restore and restore system only. It should bring back your baseband.
Sent from my MZ601 using Tapatalk 2
What I did was go back to a stock 3.1 provider firmware. Being in India I used Original rom. I flashed boot, system, data and recovery. At that point the 3g radio still wont work, Let it do the OTA updates to bring it to 3.2.2 and it will start working, I think one of the OTA updates flashes the modem and or bootloader and resets it to the correct band.
I could then go back to a custom rom and it was all good, I make sure I stay away form the band settings in future.
I'm running the KitKat+ ROM I found in the development section plus faux kernel, I flashed over jellybean and applied fix v2 so I'm getting no problems uninstalling apps or entering security settings. Thing is when I'm at home or even outside I get really slow network speeds of about 0.4 Mbps down,and in settings-aboutphone-status it switches between hspa and hspa+,but down the road about 350 metres at my kids school I get up to 7 Mbps down,I'm just wondering what version of the moto g is this KitKat+ rom based on,I own the UK retail version and was thinking if its based on a us version would it cause problems with connecting to a UK network or have problems with hspa+ in the UK based on what base this ROM is using,just throwing it out there.
Have you tried setting it to GSM auto (PRL) ?
My previous phone (HTC One X+) was running BlackBean rom and was set to CDMA by default, meant that i had to reset to GSM after every reboot.
I have experienced this also on a UK XT1032 running US Global GSM 4.4.2 - Data works but often slowly and stops entirely for periods of time. I had assumed it was the ROM and I'm waiting for the UK 4.4.2 stock firmware image which I expect will solve it. Perhaps unrelated, but I've noticed Opera Mini will not work over 3G in this ROM, but it works fine on Wifi.
EDIT: I was just thinking; that by fastboot flashing the Stock US firmware image, the UK modem firmware may also have been replaced. That could explain the problems. Flashing back the 4.4.2 UK modem firmware might fix it.
My Baseband version:
MSM8626BP_1032.340.63.00R
Can someone with a US Global GSM XT1032 confirm their Baseband version? Nevermind, confirmed via google. UK Tesco XT1032 running 4.4.2 also has the same Baseband version.
You could try flashing the UK stock 4.4.2 'NON-HLOS.bin' which appears to include the modem firmware. However if I remember correctly, flashing an incorrect radio firmware is one of the few ways to irrecoverably brick a handset.
Safest bet is to wait for the full UK stock 4.4.2 firmware image and fastboot flash that. In future when you flash a different ROM, i.e CM11, you are likely to use CWM/TWRP and the existing UK modem / radio firmware will remain untouched.
If someone wants to correct me on this, please do.
Folks, wanted to leave you guys a heads up that some of us are facing issues with the phone not picking up a 4G signal, or picking a signal but not connecting to mobile data or VoLTE after the update to NPL26.118-20
Here's a thread I created specific to India and Jio 4G with Band 5 (850Hz) in the official Lenovo support forum - https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/forums.../Moto_Z/highlight/false/page/1/thread-id/2624
Here's one more thread - https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/forums/v3_1/forumtopicpage/board-id/Moto_Z/thread-id/2668/page/1
Before you upgrade, use LTE Discovery app to ensure you're not in one of these regions with an affected LTE Band!
Update to the issue - my phone (running 7.1.1) is only trying to connect to Band 5 FDD-LTE in the location where I am at, but does not manage a LTE/ VoLTE signal or connects but drops/ does not connect after reboot. I used another XT1650-03 that is still running 7.0, which connects to Band 40 TDD-LTE (same exact location, same SIM used in both the devices). My service provider is known to utilize multiple LTE bands in the same location, but it is weird that 7.0 connects to Band 40 and works fine but 7.1.1 tries to connect only to Band 5 - that too without success.
I am roaming in a location where both Band 5 and Band 40 are available. 1650-03 with 7.0 connects to Band 40, but 7.1.1 insists on connecting to Band 5 but fails.
I have the same problem in austria.
gason74 said:
I have the same problem in austria.
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Please post it in detail i n the Lenovo forum link from the first post of this thread. Let's make as much reports as we can there - we haven't seen any solution yet
RETUS Unit here
Only Band 3 works.
Everything else drops out.
(Been trying to downgrade to RETUS 7.0 ever since)
41LY45 said:
RETUS Unit here
Only Band 3 works.
Everything else drops out.
(Been trying to downgrade to RETUS 7.0 ever since)
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There is no way to downgrade except for going in for replacement, and hope that the replacement device comes with 6.0.1 or 7.0, and not 7.1.1 - I tried this route with the Moto service already, and am thinking of going in for the replacement..
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There is no way to downgrade except for going in for replacement, and hope that the replacement device comes with 6.0.1 or 7.0, and not 7.1.1 - I tried this route with the Moto service already, and am thinking of going in for the replacement..
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There are factory images available (for RETEU only 6.0.1 version is available), if i understand you correctly, downgrading by flashing the full ROM with mfastboot would not work properly...? I'm considering to just downgrade and wait for them to solve the issues with 7.1.1, since sending the device for repairs would be a hassle...
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There are factory images available (for RETEU only 6.0.1 version is available), if i understand you correctly, downgrading by flashing the full ROM with mfastboot would not work properly...? I'm considering to just downgrade and wait for them to solve the issues with 7.1.1, since sending the device for repairs would be a hassle...
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It won't flash the boot, recovery, and system partitions (among others), and will tell you that you cannot downgrade.
I took mine to the service centre, and all they can do is reflash 7.1.1 - they cannot downgrade either, only option is replacement and hope the replaced device comes with 6.0.1 or 7.0
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It won't flash the boot, recovery, and system partitions (among others), and will tell you that you cannot downgrade.
I took mine to the service centre, and all they can do is reflash 7.1.1 - they cannot downgrade either, only option is replacement and hope the replaced device comes with 6.0.1 or 7.0
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Have you tried flashing 7.0 on it? bullfinch110 suggested that the bootloader changed from 6.x to 7.x, that's why you can't downgrade, but flashing 7.0 should be fine. [link]
For you i suppose instead of the RETBR, you'd need some RETIN firmware.
sheratan_b said:
Have you tried flashing 7.0 on it? bullfinch110 suggested that the bootloader changed from 6.x to 7.x, that's why you can't downgrade, but flashing 7.0 should be fine. [link]
For you i suppose instead of the RETBR, you'd need some RETIN firmware.
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I did not find the retin such image, think I tried the reteu 7.0, but it failed. Let me know if you're able to get it to downgrade - but have at least the 7.1.1 ota handy just in case. What I've found is that the modem will downgrade - and will probably fix the 4G issue, but WiFi won't work.
ph03n!x said:
There is no way to downgrade except for going in for replacement, and hope that the replacement device comes with 6.0.1 or 7.0, and not 7.1.1 - I tried this route with the Moto service already, and am thinking of going in for the replacement..
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I unlocked the bootloader + used RSDLite to flash the retus 7.0.
Warranties be damned if it's gonna have to be ship it across the world.
41LY45 said:
I unlocked the bootloader + used RSDLite to flash the retus 7.0.
Warranties be damned if it's gonna have to be ship it across the world.
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That's great.. now I need to find retin 7.0, couldn't find it anywhere
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That's great.. now I need to find retin 7.0, couldn't find it anywhere
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I believe it shares software update line with REAPAC
At least according to this side:https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto%20Z/Stock/XT1650-03/
Android 7.0 also missing LTE bands
Got my hands on an European Moto Z model xt1650-03 reteu, still on Android 7.0 with security patch of April 1st 2017, and am having LTE-reception limited to Band 1, 3 and 20, although provider and coverage indicate that band 5 and 8 also should be present.
In settings there is only 4g present, no enchanced 4g for LTE or Volte, although having activated those services through my provider (Vodafone CZ). The occasional 4+ is sometimes also showing.
Having read about the problems with the total loss of LTE for several users after upgrading to 7.1.1, I am very reluctant to make the jump before an eventual patch.
Any thoughts from other users with similar issues?
best regards,
mirrormurr, CZ
(posted this also in the lenovo-forum)
After being thrown back and forth between phone support and service center, I have figured out the solution on my own. Long story short, use Baseband (NON-HLOS.bin) version M8996_1258.42.03.11R SID for retin considering it fixes the Jio 4G roaming issue. M8996_1258.42.03.11R is from retcn (XT1650-05)
As of build NPL26.118-20-5-3 (Oct 2017 Security patch), my phone has a Baseband version of M8996_1239.53.01.0126.04.01R SID, which does not work with Jio 4G if it is roaming between different parts of the country that uses different LTE Bands.
M8996_1258.42.03.11R SID works just fine - Jio 4G VoLTE works in roaming, Wifi and BT works too. When I need to update (security updates or to check if Moto finally fixed the problem), I flash the full firmware for NPL26.118-20-5, get OTA updates that came after, check if they fixed the issue (which they haven't till now) and flash M8996_1258.42.03.11R SID NON-HLOS.bin so that I can use my phone.
I also have my wife's phone with a SIM from the same Jio 4G network (in roaming too) that I have kept at 7.0 without upgrading to 7.1.1, only to prove to Moto service that the phone itself is fine, and its the update to 7.1.1 that messed it up. Her phone running 7.0 has Baseband version M8996_1239.53.01.126R SID and works fine in stock form. If I flash this Baseband version on my 7.1.1, 4G and VoLTE will work, but Wifi breaks.
Both the phones are bootloader-locked (never been unlocked), and not modded in any way. If you need any technical detail/ experiments, let me know - I am doing all that I can without unlocking my bootloader anyway.
ph03n!x said:
use Baseband (NON-HLOS.bin) version M8996_1258.42.03.11R SID for retin considering it fixes the Jio 4G roaming issue. M8996_1258.42.03.11R is from retcn (XT1650-05)
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How did you flash the retcn baseband to your retin model?
Benoe said:
How did you flash the retcn baseband to your retin model?
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Code:
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
Flashing the modem does not require an unlocked bootloader, so you can experiment with different modems - just make sure you are flashing modem versions from the different variants of XT1650, that's all.
September's 1+GB updated fixed most of the heating and LTE band issues.
You just have to fix the damage caused by the heating by replacing the batery.
41LY45 said:
September's 1+GB updated fixed most of the heating and LTE band issues.
You just have to fix the damage caused by the heating by replacing the batery.
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Unfortunately, the update did not fix the Jio 4G roaming issue I'd described in the OP. And this is the only fix apart from staying with 7.0 that helps...
Finally, after almost 9 months of dealing with this problem, the retin update to OPL27.76-51 resolved the issue. The phone now readily latches on to Jio 4G when on roaming without me having to go through all the hassles I have been undergoing since I updated to 7.1.1.
I have the SM-G930UP baseband version G930PVPS4BQE1
I am preparing to flash the universal firmware, but with the T-Mobile modem. The goal is a phone with the U firmware and the T-Mobile modem.
Download and install Samsung USB drivers: http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
Odin utility: https://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/
Latest SM-G930U firmware files for “USA (XAS)”:
G930UUEU4BRD1_G930OUYM4BRD1_XAS
All U variants have the same baseband etc. numbers , so I assume it doesn't matter which one I use.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930U/
Latest T-Mobile SM-G930T firmware files:
G930TUVS4BRC1_G930TTMB4BRC1_TMB https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930T/
The plan is to back up all data first, extract the all the files (Odin, drivers, and both U and T archives). Install the Samsung USB drivers.
Next steps:
Connect phone to PC.
Shut down phone: Hold Home and Volume-Down buttons while pressing the power button. Press Volume-Up when prompted to place phone in download mode (whatever it’s called).
Open Odin. Wait for Com connected prompt.
Click BL button. Select the SM-G930U BL file.
Click AP button. Select the SM-G930U AP file.
Click CP button. Select the SM-G930T CP file.
Click CSC button. Select the SM-G930U CSC (NOT HOME_CSC) file to wipe and factory reset the phone.
Click Start and wait for Odin to say “Complete.”
Any feedback? Suggestions? Anything I missed?
what baseband are you currently on?
why would you want T-mobile modem? anything wrong with U-version?
turbozapekanka said:
why would you want T-mobile modem? anything wrong with U-version?
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In some of the reading I have done it appears advantageous to have the carrier modem of the service provider you use; I'm assuming because the carriers tweak the modem for use with their particular infrastructure.
I don't know if that's true, but I have seen a number of posts to that effect. It sounds logical and I figure it can't hurt as long as it works.
InsanePostman said:
what baseband are you currently on?
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Mr. _Happy said:
I have the SM-G930P baseband version G930PVPS4BQE1
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Software version is the same. G930PVPS4BQE1 it's from May 2017.
Mr._Happy said:
In some of the reading I have done it appears advantageous to have the carrier modem of the service provider you use; I'm assuming because the carriers tweak the modem for use with their particular infrastructure.
I don't know if that's true, but I have seen a number of posts to that effect. It sounds logical and I figure it can't hurt as long as it works.
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I doubt it.
I've been using U-version (converted from SM-G930P) on T-mobile for a year and found no issues whatsoever.
I was reading the opposite, something like U-version has more LTE bands unlocked (which makes sense as it should work with all carriers)
Also someone here claimed it has extra bands for Europe. like band 7, 20
turbozapekanka said:
I doubt it.
I've been using U-version (converted from SM-G930P) on T-mobile for a year and found no issues whatsoever.
I was reading the opposite, something like U-version has more LTE bands unlocked (which makes sense as it should work with all carriers)
Also someone here claimed it has extra bands for Europe. like band 7, 20
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Interesting. That seems logical too.
Unfortunately I may not be flashing anything as every time I have downloaded firmware from SAMOBILE and extracted it I have got an error message that the AP portion has a problem. If I "retry" it gives me the same error. If I "skip" it unpacks everything except the AP file. I have tried several times with multiple downloads. Each one took the full two hours to download, so it's been a lengthy process with no results.
When you flashed the G930U which variant did you use?
Mr._Happy said:
Interesting. That seems logical too.
Unfortunately I may not be flashing anything as every time I have downloaded firmware from SAMOBILE and extracted it I have got an error message that the AP portion has a problem. If I "retry" it gives me the same error. If I "skip" it unpacks everything except the AP file. I have tried several times with multiple downloads. Each one took the full two hours to download, so it's been a lengthy process with no results.
When you flashed the G930U which variant did you use?
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I flashed version G930UUEU4APL2 with odin 3.12.3
It was back in January 2017. Note the number 4 in the version. This indicates bootloader version.
I believe you can no longer flash this version if your current version has 5 (or any greater number) in place of 4 because you're not allowed to downgrade the bootloader version.
Sprint is known to bump the bootloader version from 4 to 5 for (supposedly) blocking this type of conversions of their branded phones.
turbozapekanka said:
I flashed version G930UUEU4APL2 with odin 3.12.3
It was back in January 2017. Note the number 4 in the version. This indicates bootloader version.
I believe you can no longer flash this version if your current version has 5 (or any greater number) in place of 4 because you're not allowed to downgrade the bootloader version.
Sprint is known to bump the bootloader version from 4 to 5 for (supposedly) blocking this type of conversions of their branded phones.
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Mr._Happy said:
I have the SM-G930P baseband version G930PVPS4BQE1
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Sprint is currently on bootloader 6, actually. Crappy obstructionist commercialism specifically to block people converting.
I have been denying and rejecting the software updates since May of 2017 which is when I got that software version, so your G930UUEU4APL2 firmware from January would not work on this phone as my Sprint firmware is more recent.
I should be able to flash the most recent version of G930U, however. I just can't seem to download one that will extract the AP portion. It's really frustrating.
Try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/firmware-g930uueu4apl2-sm-g930u-t3535230
You should be able to flash any firmware as long as the bootloader version is the same
For newer firmwares you may need to use the latest Odin version (3.13.x)
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I wonder why did you choose XAS version.
I also remember back in time I downloaded two versions of U-firmware (SPR and XAA) and compared the files they appeared identical.
turbozapekanka said:
I doubt it.
I've been using U-version (converted from SM-G930P) on T-mobile for a year and found no issues whatsoever.
I was reading the opposite, something like U-version has more LTE bands unlocked (which makes sense as it should work with all carriers)
Also someone here claimed it has extra bands for Europe. like band 7, 20
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What ROM have you been running?
Looks like slim pickins for the snapdragon chipset.
I assume all Exynos ROMs would obviously not work .
I have a SM-G930VL that I flash the G930U firmware . Much better
Stock
turbozapekanka said:
You should be able to flash any firmware as long as the bootloader version is the same
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This is what I was saying. The last Sprint update I did on the phone was May 2017. I have been dismissing the update nag since then. Which means I could flash any G930U firmware with a date later than May 2017 with the same bootloader number.
Sprint has been trying to block this: their bootloader number is currently on 6, all the other carriers are on 4.
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For newer firmwares you may need to use the latest Odin version (3.13.x)
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Yep. The link I used to download the latest version was in the first post of this thread. 3.13 worked just fine.
The problems I was having had to do with the my computer, but I solved them and was able to to flash the latest version of G930U.
The phone is snappy and without the annoying lag.
Call quality improved immediately. With the Sprint firmware on the T-Mobile network there was a glitch with using the voicemail icon on the dial screen - it would fail to call the voicemail and give an incomplete call error; the workaround was to call myself from contacts and enter my pin to get to my voicemail. Now the voicemail icon on the dialer takes me to voicemail without a hitch. When calling it doesn't have a 15 - 20 second wait before ringing the number (the top left of the status bar would read "Attempting"). Internet reception is also better especially in the NYC subway.
Also as soon as my phone went from Sprint to T-Mobile I could no longer send or receive pictures via text. Apparently Sprint firmware wasn't interested in sending MMS messages anymore, but with the U firmware they work just fine and regular texts go through more quickly as well.
So far battery life is about the same as far as I can tell, maybe a marginal improvement. Nothing to call home about.
But mostly I seem to get the overall desired reception improvement: it stopped dropping calls, and the call quality is solid and the undersea world that had been happening with the Sprint firmware is gone.
Also the fingerprint scanner is working better.
It's much improved.
I REALLY like how it seemlessly goes from voice on network to voice on WiFi.
Question: will this get OTA updates? Is it fantasy to think the G930U will get Oreo?
I am interested in testing the various towers, most frequent LTE bands, signal strength, and handset radios. Is there a thread for that or any apps you know of?
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Question: will this get OTA updates? Is it fantasy to think the G930U will get Oreo?
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Yes it will get OTA updates including Oreo. U-version lags behind branded versions in this regard though.
i'm just got the oreo update - installing right now (us cellular)
i have tmobile g930t
if i shift to U , will volte work?
because i am unable to use volte in india now
Hey guys so I am brand-new to all this but need to convert my g930p to g930u. I just want to clear this up: because my software version is Q930PVPU6CRE7, I won't be able to flash the version OP used but must find a version with a 6 in it?
I'm in the same boat with my wife's phone. Limited bands available meaning it's on 3G more often than not, and MMS won't work if connected to WiFi. Not to mention the sprint junkware... is there any way to change from G930P to a G930U firmware if the phone is currently on bootloader version 6? I don't mind rooting...
I flashed G930U on G930P but network still not working. It shows unknown network and Radio Off. Mobile can read SIM menu and Contacts but no signal. Any help please?
EDIT: Now I know that changing ROM or rooting does not network unlock.
Mr._Happy said:
I have the SM-G930UP baseband version G930PVPS4BQE1
I am preparing to flash the universal firmware, but with the T-Mobile modem. The goal is a phone with the U firmware and the T-Mobile modem.
Download and install Samsung USB drivers: http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
Odin utility: https://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/
Latest SM-G930U firmware files for “USA (XAS)”:
G930UUEU4BRD1_G930OUYM4BRD1_XAS
All U variants have the same baseband etc. numbers , so I assume it doesn't matter which one I use.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930U/
Latest T-Mobile SM-G930T firmware files:
G930TUVS4BRC1_G930TTMB4BRC1_TMB https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930T/
The plan is to back up all data first, extract the all the files (Odin, drivers, and both U and T archives). Install the Samsung USB drivers.
Next steps:
Connect phone to PC.
Shut down phone: Hold Home and Volume-Down buttons while pressing the power button. Press Volume-Up when prompted to place phone in download mode (whatever it’s called).
Open Odin. Wait for Com connected prompt.
Click BL button. Select the SM-G930U BL file.
Click AP button. Select the SM-G930U AP file.
Click CP button. Select the SM-G930T CP file.
Click CSC button. Select the SM-G930U CSC (NOT HOME_CSC) file to wipe and factory reset the phone.
Click Start and wait for Odin to say “Complete.”
Any feedback? Suggestions? Anything I missed?
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if i try this method to convert smg930u to smg930f will it work cuz meh need root ?
Upgraded to Note 9, want to pass my Note 8 on to a T-Mobile user. I want a complete T-Mobile experience, so all T-Mobile bloat and settings are needed (VoLTE, Hotspot, etc...) . Note 8 currently has latest CRID OTA from ATT. Looking for help in determining the correct way to proceed. I am having AT&T carrier unlock the device, so I would make this change after confirmed unlock. Also, once this is finished, will the device receive T-Mobile OTA updates?
I have read through https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884 but am confused. I see lots of mention of combination files, CSC changing, etc... that seem overkill for what i'm looking for.
Are these the steps I need to take?
1) Download latest Odin compatible TMB Firmware (which is what version?)
2) Download Odin on PC
3) Factory reset Note 8
4) Flash TMB firmware
5) Insert TMB SIM card
6) Success?
Yes just download this file
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note8/SM-N950U/TMB/download/N950USQU5CRIA/237765/
Flash everything with Odin and you will have a full 100% T-Mobile Note8 with all carrier features working
Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk
Vish.N said:
Yes just download this file
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note8/SM-N950U/TMB/download/N950USQU5CRIA/237765/
Flash everything with Odin and you will have a full 100% T-Mobile Note8 with all carrier features working
Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk
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I saw here that simply flashing a different carrier firmware will not actually change carriers?? Is that correct?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74087669&postcount=3
Someone in that thread said I would need to flash an unlocked U1 firmware and then the TMB firmware?
I am about to do this as well, switching from AT&T to T Mobile using my AT&T branded Note 8. I just wanted to confirm that it's as simple as downloading the latest Android Pie firmware for T Mobile and flash it to the AT&T branded phone? Any precaution like some other thread mentioned to flash the U1 (unlocked) firmware first then flash the T Mobile firmware?
Also, eventually, I will be giving this Note 8 to someone in China. At that point, is it better to flash the unlocked version of firmware or just leave the T Mobile firmware on it?
Thanks so much for your help.
Note: the phone is already unlocked.
I just wanted to let everyone know that I went and got T Mobile. After the new SIM card was inserted in my AT&T Note 8, after a reboot, it did something, a screen with a SIM car graphics and some moving dot. Then it rebooted itself again, and then T Mobile splash screen showed up. It even added the bloatware from T Mobile. So, Android 9 for Note 8 probably has both ROMs? I also checked the firmware version. It shows the latest T Mobile ROM.
I didn't have to do anything other than just inserting the new SIM card from T Mobile.
This is very interesting to me, and the store guy couldn't believe his eyes either.
de2000 said:
I just wanted to let everyone know that I went and got T Mobile. After the new SIM card was inserted in my AT&T Note 8, after a reboot, it did something, a screen with a SIM car graphics and some moving dot. Then it rebooted itself again, and then T Mobile splash screen showed up. It even added the bloatware from T Mobile. So, Android 9 for Note 8 probably has both ROMs? I also checked the firmware version. It shows the latest T Mobile ROM.
I didn't have to do anything other than just inserting the new SIM card from T Mobile.
This is very interesting to me, and the store guy couldn't believe his eyes either.
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And i was wondering why my phone still showing at&t bloatware even after installing the Verizon firmware. ? Now i understand Cuz I'm using at&t sim. Good to know?
Another update!
I just got updated by T-Mobile to the latest firmware after converting over as previously stated. I have to say that the update page on the phone for the T-Mobile firmware is MUCH nicer and informative than the ATT version. It tells you how much time left, the version numbers, and even a "what's new" section...
After this update, my phone is actually better at battery usage.