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[Q] firmware upgrade

My tab 2 wont upgrade to the latest firmware (which fixes the powering off issue). I have tried both ota and kies. Both will seemingly download the firmware but wont install. Ota gives me a cant upgrade error and kies downloads, decrypts, decompresses and then nothing. Samsung has no clue how to get upgrade installed. How do I fix this problem?

dgp963 said:
My tab 2 wont upgrade to the latest firmware (which fixes the powering off issue). I have tried both ota and kies. Both will seemingly download the firmware but wont install. Ota gives me a cant upgrade error and kies downloads, decrypts, decompresses and then nothing. Samsung has no clue how to get upgrade installed. How do I fix this problem?
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dont worry brother we are here
download the latest rom for your tab 2 variant from sammobile and also odin and insure that you have latest usb drivers installed
then you flash that latest rom on your tab and then what??
have fun:laugh::laugh:
good luck :good::good:
if in a problem call me

Root device
aditya rathee said:
dont worry brother we are here
download the latest rom for your tab 2 variant from sammobile and also odin and insure that you have latest usb drivers installed
then you flash that latest rom on your tab and then what??
have fun:laugh::laugh:
good luck :good::good:
if in a problem call me
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I guess this is rooting the device?

Firmware Update
I have been having the same issue and can tell you that even with a factory reset that it doesn't help either. At this time I don't want to root mine. Any ideas without root?
dgp963 said:
I guess this is rooting the device?
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dgp963 said:
I guess this is rooting the device?
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Shawnpaul80 said:
At this time I don't want to root mine. Any ideas without root?
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Guys, flashing stock ROM using Odin does NOT root the device, and does NOT require root to do it.

dgp963 said:
I guess this is rooting the device?
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flashing stock rom and rooting a device are two different things

sammobile
aditya rathee said:
dont worry brother we are here
download the latest rom for your tab 2 variant from sammobile and also odin and insure that you have latest usb drivers installed
then you flash that latest rom on your tab and then what??
have fun:laugh::laugh:
good luck :good::good:
if in a problem call me
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Thanks for the information. Sammobile has no rom for my device.
Don

dgp963 said:
Thanks for the information. Sammobile has no rom for my device.
Don
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what do you mean by no rom for your device
you have p3100 right ??

tab 2
aditya rathee said:
dont worry brother we are here
download the latest rom for your tab 2 variant from sammobile and also odin and insure that you have latest usb drivers installed
then you flash that latest rom on your tab and then what??
have fun:laugh::laugh:
good luck :good::good:
if in a problem call me
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aditya rathee said:
what do you mean by no rom for your device
you have p3100 right ??
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Hello, I have the P5113

dgp963 said:
Hello, I have the P5113
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if you can flash another country's rom it won't be any problem
also if you choose top 10 countries in country column you can find the latest 4.2.2 for your tab 2 10.1

tab 2
aditya rathee said:
if you can flash another country's rom it won't be any problem
also if you choose top 10 countries in country column you can find the latest 4.2.2 for your tab 2 10.1
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Ok, will take a look

dgp963 said:
Ok, will take a look
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yeah try it buddy
you can change the language afterwards

need the stock for c spire galaxy s6

Hi everybody
I need the official rom for c spire galaxy s6 5.1.1 "G920R7WWU3BOJ4"
I found it on Chinese website but I couldn't download it
Could you please help me :crying:

catchyb said:
Hi everybody
I need the official rom for c spire galaxy s6 5.1.1 "G920R7WWU3BOJ4"
I found it on Chinese website but I couldn't download it
Could you please help me :crying:
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Have u tryed http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

xstokerx said:
Have u tryed http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
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Yea I did

catchyb said:
Hi everybody
I need the official rom for c spire galaxy s6 5.1.1 "G920R7WWU3BOJ4"
I found it on Chinese website but I couldn't download it
Could you please help me :crying:
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Get SamFirm first:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
Then use SamFirm to download G920R7 stock firmware.

catchyb said:
Hi everybody
I need the official rom for c spire galaxy s6 5.1.1 "G920R7WWU3BOJ4"
I found it on Chinese website but I couldn't download it
Could you please help me :crying:
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I have a TWRP backup if you or anyone else needs it. The rom is not on sammobile.

valutechpc said:
I have a TWRP backup if you or anyone else needs it. The rom is not on sammobile.
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good day sir, could you tell me if I can flash a c-spire s6 edge to uscellular ?

I don't know. I've only put cspire S6 on page plus.

Hello
valutechpc said:
I have a TWRP backup if you or anyone else needs it. The rom is not on sammobile.
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I was wondering if there was anyway for u to send the backup. And is it rooted either way I would really appreciate it

Guys,
What a coincidence I ran across this thread. I literally just battled with this. It's ridiculously hard to find a c-spire rom for android phones. Anyway, you need to do like @sinopapa recommended and download SamFirm. Put in your device model (SM-G920R7 for S6, SM-G925R7 for S6 Edge) and for region put ACG and click the auto checkbox. You will then be able to download the latest rom directly from samsung. Just decrypt using the decrypt button and install via odin.
Hope I save someone some time!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647

It worked! thanks.
Is it possible to convert c-spire s6 edge into us cellular? sm-g925r7 -->sm-g925r4 ?

sinopapa said:
Get SamFirm first:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
Then use SamFirm to download G920R7 stock firmware.
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thanks a lot
I found the rom using the method you provided

Sean89us said:
Guys,
What a coincidence I ran across this thread. I literally just battled with this. It's ridiculously hard to find a c-spire rom for android phones. Anyway, you need to do like @sinopapa recommended and download SamFirm. Put in your device model (SM-G920R7 for S6, SM-G925R7 for S6 Edge) and for region put ACG and click the auto checkbox. You will then be able to download the latest rom directly from samsung. Just decrypt using the decrypt button and install via odin.
Hope I save someone some time!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
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Thanks man
I appreciate it

valutechpc said:
I have a TWRP backup if you or anyone else needs it. The rom is not on sammobile.
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thanks

Looking for Official Support [Mate 9 Lite - BLL-L23]

Hey, everyone,
I just bought a new Mate 9 Lite [BLL-L23] and would like some help with how to make it my own. I am familiar with other devices - but, not the BLL-L23.
I am very appreciative, my friends! Here's what I'd like to know:
1. Does anyone know when we'll get Android Oreo (or, at the least, Android Nougat)?
-- I am currently running 6.0; EMUI 4.1.
2. Is there an official support forum for the BLL-L23?
3. Does anyone know how to root the BLL-L23 using Magisk or Chainfire (which is better)?
4. Is there a recent TWRP recovery available?
5. What else should I do to take full advantage of my device?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR EVERYTHING, EVERYONE!

vince.lupe said:
Hey, everyone,
I just bought a new Mate 9 Lite [BLL-L23] and would like some help with how to make it my own. I am familiar with other devices - but, not the BLL-L23.
I am very appreciative, my friends! Here's what I'd like to know:
1. Does anyone know when we'll get Android Oreo (or, at the least, Android Nougat)?
-- I am currently running 6.0; EMUI 4.1.
2. Is there an official support forum for the BLL-L23?
3. Does anyone know how to root the BLL-L23 using Magisk or Chainfire (which is better)?
4. Is there a recent TWRP recovery available?
5. What else should I do to take full advantage of my device?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR EVERYTHING, EVERYONE!
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1- I don't know (it's up to huawei)
2- no, for now
3- I didn't find (after searching)
4- again, nothing yet.
5- customize it as you like.
That's all I can tell you

PalakMi said:
1- I don't know (it's up to huawei)
2- no, for now
3- I didn't find (after searching)
4- again, nothing yet.
5- customize it as you like.
That's all I can tell you
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Thank you very much ? What about the application "Firmware Finder?" Do you know anything about it and how to use it?

vince.lupe said:
Thank you very much ? What about the application "Firmware Finder?" Do you know anything about it and how to use it?
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All I know is you use it to download a firmware or OTA and flash it with dload method

PalakMi said:
All I know is you use it to download a firmware or OTA and flash it with dload method
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I am currently downloading the latest full firmware, and I know it's not a problem to install it - but, when I check the Firmware Status, it says that the firmware is not approved for installation. Is there still a way to install it? What does this mean? Thank you very much, PalakMi ?

vince.lupe said:
I am currently downloading the latest full firmware, and I know it's not a problem to install it - but, when I check the Firmware Status, it says that the firmware is not approved for installation. Is there still a way to install it? What does this mean? Thank you very much, PalakMi ?
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Updates got more complicated, so I can't help with that

PalakMi said:
Updates got more complicated, so I can't help with that
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Okay, thank you.

No problem

Mate 9 Lite is a rebranded H6x, OpenKirin's TWRP works fine. You can also use Firmware Finder for updating. Magisk works fine too. I think all Custom ROMs on this forum should work. I'm planning to flash RROS but I'm waiting for some bugfixes.
The only thing I suggest you is, if you want to update your Stock ROM, you MUST flash the right ROM for your device.

Panchoso4D said:
Mate 9 Lite is a rebranded H6x, OpenKirin's TWRP works fine. You can also use Firmware Finder for updating. Magisk works fine too. I think all Custom ROMs on this forum should work. I'm planning to flash RROS but I'm waiting for some bugfixes.
The only thing I suggest you is, if you want to update your Stock ROM, you MUST flash the right ROM for your device.
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But, what happens if it says in firmware finder that the firmware is not authorized for installation?

vince.lupe said:
But, what happens if it says in firmware finder that the firmware is not authorized for installation?
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Your build number is BLL-L23C605 (Latin America)?

RedSkull23 said:
Your build number is BLL-L23C605 (Latin America)?
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Yes, my friend

vince.lupe said:
Yes, my friend
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I wanted to provide you a link for an EMUI 5 update package by Emui official site but they have stopped support on uodates via packages on SD!! I'll look for it on other sites...

vince.lupe said:
But, what happens if it says in firmware finder that the firmware is not authorized for installation?
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FF update may not work all the time. But for twrp, check and you should get the openkirin twrp from 6X thread working.

shashank1320 said:
FF update may not work all the time. But for twrp, check and you should get the openkirin twrp from 6X thread working.
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My friend, could you please provide a link? I'd be gratefully appreciative ? That TWRP will indeed work with the Mate 9 Lite [BLL-L23] to flash unauthorized software?

vince.lupe said:
My friend, could you please provide a link? I'd be gratefully appreciative ? That TWRP will indeed work with the Mate 9 Lite [BLL-L23] to flash unauthorized software?
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Yes it will work.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/development/twrp-t3583413

shashank1320 said:
Yes it will work.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/development/twrp-t3583413
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AWESOMEZ bro, you're the man ? Thank you!!!

vince.lupe said:
AWESOMEZ bro, you're the man ? Thank you!!!
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If it doesn't work then have stock recovery handy. Good luck buddy

shashank1320 said:
If it doesn't work then have stock recovery handy. Good luck buddy
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Okay, does stock recovery have to be modified? I don't have a modified stock recovery for my BLL-L23

vince.lupe said:
Okay, does stock recovery have to be modified? I don't have a modified stock recovery for my BLL-L23
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Not modified but pure stock.

Downgrading from Oreo to Nougat?

Is it possible to downgrade from Oreo to Nougat stock without root?

DarkkEnergy said:
Is it possible to downgrade from Oreo to Nougat stock without root?
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Yes it is but you have to make sure that you stay on BL3. You can't downgrade the BL. He used a thread with the latest Nougat Odin files.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/at...n950u-stock-n950usqs3brb2-odin-files-t3761567
Once back on Nougat, download BK package disabler and freeze both software updates (just use the search feature and type in updates) so that it don't auto update on you.

dirtydodge said:
Yes it is but you have to make sure that you stay on BL3. You can't downgrade the BL. He used a thread with the latest Nougat Odin files.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/at...n950u-stock-n950usqs3brb2-odin-files-t3761567
Once back on Nougat, download BK package disabler and freeze both software updates (just use the search feature and type in updates) so that it don't auto update on you.
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Can you link me a list of the bootloader versions?

DarkkEnergy said:
Can you link me a list of the bootloader versions?
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You have version 1, version 2 and version 3. If your on oreo then you are on version 3. Search which firmware version 3 runs on and you'll get your answer, or you can use the link i gave you to the last Nougat version 3 that was pushed out by AT&T. I think there were only 2 firmwares on Nougat that ran on version 3.

DarkkEnergy said:
Is it possible to downgrade from Oreo to Nougat stock without root?
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Yes it's super easy. Using Odin, you can use one of the threads below. BRA8 is a hair older (1 month). BRB2 will have the latest security patch
3BRA8 thread HERE
3BRB2 thread HERE

kangi26 said:
Yes it's super easy. Using Odin, you can use one of the threads below. BRA8 is a hair older (1 month). BRB2 will have the latest security patch
3BRA8 thread HERE
3BRB2 thread HERE
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Is there a BRA9 Odin files or that’s just a patch . I wanted to root with SamFail V3 which is base on BRA9.

jawonder said:
Is there a BRA9 Odin files or that’s just a patch . I wanted to root with SamFail V3 which is base on BRA9.
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I've never seen a BRA9 for the AT&T Note 8, upgrade or Odin. We went from BRA8 to BRB2

kangi26 said:
I've never seen a BRA9 for the AT&T Note 8, upgrade or Odin. We went from BRA8 to BRB2
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Oh ok, maybe it’s just the files he use to get root .
Do you know if SamFail V3 root works on 3BRB2 ?.

jawonder said:
Oh ok, maybe it’s just the files he use to get root .
Do you know if SamFail V3 root works on 3BRB2 ?.
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Yes. Samfail V3 will work with either one of these firmwares.

Can I use the BL included in oreo for Note 8 to down grade to nougat? Now that I upgraded my tethering doesnt work and neither does wifi calling.
Chad

FilthyFord said:
You have version 1, version 2 and version 3. If your on oreo then you are on version 3. Search which firmware version 3 runs on and you'll get your answer, or you can use the link i gave you to the last Nougat version 3 that was pushed out by AT&T. I think there were only 2 firmwares on Nougat that ran on version 3.
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Can you explain me how to downgrade from flashed oreo btu to croatian tele2 nougat i tried it with odin and it fails but i dont know why.
Ill be very gratefull if you help me.

jjosip02 said:
Can you explain me how to downgrade from flashed oreo btu to croatian tele2 nougat i tried it with odin and it fails but i dont know why.
Ill be very gratefull if you help me.
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I don't know what croation tele2 is, but what version Oreo are you on, there were a bunch of betas that where out floating around.

{Combination Files] [v4] Only S8 G950U G950U1 G950W

Attention!!!
It's for only US Model (G950U G950U1 G950W), not for a international (G950F).
New UPDATE! --- G950U + G950U1 + G950W BIT4 EngModem (Galaxy S8) ---
Download EngModem - http://www.mediafire.com/file/73swol3zuugmms2/G950U_G950U1_G950W_BIT4_EngModem_WithODIN.zip/file
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/file/y7shb90oal0lx9y/COMBINATION_FA70_G950USQU4ARE1.zip
If you need v3 send me PM.

Sir what is this

shikhirz said:
Sir what is this
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It's Factory Binary files for who need this.
When you update latest frimware and you need change csc or how ever frp bypass etc, then you need this Factory Binary .

Password please

brandonsisco said:
Password please
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Password : www.samkey.org/forum

Thank you, checking it out tonight.

anarasgarli said:
Attention!!!
It's for only US Model (G950U G950U1 G950W), not for a international (G950F).
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/file/y7shb90oal0lx9y/COMBINATION_FA70_G950USQU4ARE1.zip
If you need v3 send me PM.
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v3 please

Supernoobsammyson said:
Thank you, checking it out tonight.
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I already checked this file and it's working with Binary 4 Stockrom. You're welcome.
And it's for S8+ ( G955U, G955U1, G955W)
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/file/2d28cz8w33erszh/COMBINATION_FA70_G955USQU4ARE1.zip
Password is same.

chetan180 said:
v3 please
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https://shell.boxwares.com/Download.aspx?L=6618 Bit 3 for Only US model, not International.

that is a no go. they do not work on blv4. failed. tried all the odins out there. raymondf and prince, none work. just fails. it is signed but isnt for the s8. someting is failing. most of the time i see it fail like it did is files are not for the right model. i am on sm-g950u originally a sprint branded, now uicc unlocked. i was going for root, but cant get this evem to flash. any advice?

Did you try using the patched 3.13 odin?

Supernoobsammyson said:
that is a no go. they do not work on blv4. failed. tried all the odins out there. raymondf and prince, none work. just fails. it is signed but isnt for the s8. someting is failing. most of the time i see it fail like it did is files are not for the right model. i am on sm-g950u originally a sprint branded, now uicc unlocked. i was going for root, but cant get this evem to flash. any advice?
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Hi, thank you for feedback. Again checked file. Installed and it's working with Baseband V G950USQU4CRE9.
You need patched Odin version.
Download link - http://www.mediafire.com/file/cqqogxgs7bzvz9s/Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD.rar

Got it. Trying now. I have the raymondf version and prince version. Neither of those worked. I have seen this bbb version floating and did not try. I will now. Thank you.

Supernoobsammyson said:
Got it. Trying now. I have the raymondf version and prince version. Neither of those worked. I have seen this bbb version floating and did not try. I will now. Thank you.
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You are welcome.
Share the result with us.

It works. Downgrades to nougat but is permissive. Playing with it now. I have an extra s8 to use as a tester. Got it to boot into factory binary. Everything is there. Just navigating and exploring what I can do now. Trial and error now. Much much appreciated. From what I have already done, you can carrier switch, so playing with it now. Thank you again.

Supernoobsammyson said:
It works. Downgrades to nougat but is permissive. Playing with it now. I have an extra s8 to use as a tester. Got it to boot into factory binary. Everything is there. Just navigating and exploring what I can do now. Trial and error now. Much much appreciated. From what I have already done, you can carrier switch, so playing with it now. Thank you again.
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our factory binary will always be nougat never will have one oreo hence the FA70 7.0 FA60 is 6.0 and FA80 is 8.0
S7 had FA60 s8 FA70 and I believe s9 has FA80
root is blocked on v3 binary so more than likely no root for this one either

Supernoobsammyson said:
It works. Downgrades to nougat but is permissive. Playing with it now. I have an extra s8 to use as a tester. Got it to boot into factory binary. Everything is there. Just navigating and exploring what I can do now. Trial and error now. Much much appreciated. From what I have already done, you can carrier switch, so playing with it now. Thank you again.
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Carrier switch possible when G950W Bit 4 frimware is available. But I waiting G950U1 Bit 4 frimware for free bloatware.

Can I use it to modify CSC of my snapdragon S8 to enable VoLTE ?
Can I use it to modify CSC of my snapdragon S8 to enable VoLTE ?
If so, kindly point me to the steps to follow.
Thanks in advance

a023624a said:
Can I use it to modify CSC of my snapdragon S8 to enable VoLTE ?
If so, kindly point me to the steps to follow.
Thanks in advance
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For CSC modify you need a G950W (Bit 4) CSC file. Only then it's possible.
If i'm wrong please tell me. =)

anarasgarli said:
For CSC modify you need a G950W (Bit 4) CSC file. Only then it's possible.
If i'm wrong please tell me. =)
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Thanks. But pls consider me a noob and suggest the steps to follow.
My phone is SM-G950U on build: G950USQU4CRE9